Article Category: Places & Food

The City of Fort Wayne has purchased the property where Don Chava's resides on Wells Street.

City purchasing Don Chava’s property

Written by Dean Jackson on December 11, 2024.

Following the acquisition and demolition of the former Pepsi facility along Harrison Street, the city of Fort Wayne is now in the process of acquiring...

Peter Billingsley, who portrayed Ralphie in "A Christmas Story," will be at Embassy Theatre on Dec. 19 for a screening of the film.

‘A Christmas Story’ star visits The Embassy

Written by Jen Poiry Prough on December 4, 2024.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, Embassy Theatre will hold a special screening of A Christmas Story that will be hosted by the film’s star, Peter Billingsley. The...

The former Azar's Big Boy in Waynedale was recently demolished.

Big Boy leaves behind fond memories

Written by Dean Jackson on December 4, 2024.

When demolition crews ripped into the former Azar’s Big Boy at 6800 Bluffton Road on Nov. 18, it closed the book on one of Fort Wayne’s great restaurant...

The Fairfield is a multi-story building that will have different activities on each floor.

The Fairfield begins to open spaces

Written by Jen Poiry Prough on November 26, 2024.

The Fairfield, a multi-story destination for duckpin bowling, cornhole, bocce ball, indoor golf simulators, and large-capacity event space, has begun...

Salvatori’s Hospitality Group have added el Azteca, 533 E. State Blvd., to their expanding portfolio.

Salvatori’s brings el Azteca into the fold

Written by Dean Jackson on November 26, 2024.

It’s been a busy year for Salvatori’s Hospitality Group. On top of operating seven Salvatori’s Authentic Italian Eatery locations, they added Powers...

The murals on the side of Wunderkammer Company, 3402 Fairfield Ave., are just one of the ways the 07 District in Fort Wayne is special.

07 District epitomizes what community can be

Written by Maureen Logan on November 26, 2024.

The Historic 07 District in Fort Wayne offers an eclectic mix of local eateries, pubs, and artistic hotspots. It’s the perfect neighborhood to...

Hopscotch House, 1301 Broadway, has the children’s item you’re looking for.

Your dollars mean more when you shop small

Written by Anthony Gadson on November 26, 2024.

If you’re on social media any extended amount of time, it’s likely you’ve seen posts about the importance of shopping at small businesses. There will...

A crowd was recently wrapped around the corner to get a look at the unique plants available at Honey Plant.

You could spend a day at Wells Street Corridor

Written by Maureen Logan on November 20, 2024.

The Wells Street Corridor just north of downtown Fort Wayne is a local treasure trove of unique spots to eat, shop, and explore. This lively stretch...

Too tired to cook? Let Bob Evans supply your Thanksgiving feast.

Area restaurants have Thanksgiving covered

Written by Dean Jackson on November 20, 2024.

While historians debate what was actually on the menu for the first Thanksgiving gathering between Native Americans and Pilgrims in 1621, most Americans...

Embassy Theatre's Festival of Trees returns Wednesday, Nov. 27.

A visit to Festival of Trees supports Embassy

Written by Jen Poiry Prough on November 20, 2024.

Founded in 1984, Festival of Trees supports ongoing operational and restoration efforts for the Embassy Theatre Foundation. For the foundation’s...