Calhoun Street, Soups, Salads and Spirits
I had a big year in 2008: got a new job, got dumped by a girl, met the girl, decided I’d had enough of apartment life and bought a house. It was also...
Article Category: Places & Food
Black Canyon
Fort Wayne is a playground for foodies if you look beyond the chain restaurants. We have an adequate selection of locally-owned fine dining establishments,...
The Brass Rail
Oh, the little bar that could. You know that one that so many doubted would find its way after changing hands in fairly rapid succession? That bar...
Wine Down Tastings and Tapas
About a year ago, I met Gary Skeel, owner of the new downtown hot spot Wine Down. When we met, Gary and his wife’s plans for the restaurant were in...
Skeletunes
Anyone who has lived in the Fort for a decent stretch knows the Main Street bridge and that ever so slight lift you get when you crest its tiny hill...
Koze Thai Cuisine & Bar
Anyone who knows me well understands that I gravitate towards Asian cuisine – Indian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese – so when I saw a...
Friends Too
Since visiting Greece in 2006, I’ve been infatuated with Greek cuisine. It should come as no surprise then that Greek Fest is my favorite Fort Wayne...
Pembroke Bakery
For a long time, I thought Pembroke Bakery, located inside the Auer Center on Main Street, was just that – a bakery. I knew it specialized in gluten-free...
Mockingbird Kitchens
When you’re rushed for lunch, it is difficult to find healthful options close at hand. I started working full-time downtown over a year ago and was...
Cerulean
Just a short 45-minute drive from Fort Wayne, Cerulean at Winona Lake is one of the area’s most unique and exciting culinary experiences. It approaches...