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Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

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Junk Food Alley will be at the Three Rivers Festival, but in a different location this year.

Junk Food Alley moves at Three Rivers Festival

Grabbing a bite from Junk Food Alley at the Three Rivers Festival will be different this year. Officials say the concessions will move to an area on the north side […]
Kevin Frentner is serving up his unique hot dogs at the corner of Hannah and Lasselle streets.

Coneys served out of trailer on Hanna St.

From a vintage yellow and red camper, Kevin Frentner is serving up his special hot dog creations at Mania Coney Island at the corner of Hanna and Lasselle streets. Frentner […]
Pufferbelly Junction is the latest ice cream parlor to open in town, just west of Promenade Park.

Pufferbelly Junction pulls into downtown

With a historic train car and railroad depot, Pufferbelly Junction, 1022 Cass St., has plenty of nostalgia to make it one of area’s most creative ice cream destinations.  It’s now […]
The Nook in Columbia City will close their doors July 6.

The Nook shuttering in Columbia City

It’s the end of an era in Columbia City. Owners of The Nook, 223 W. Van Buren St., went to social media to announce they were closing the downtown landmark.  […]
Ducky's has reserved its space at The Pearl in downtown Fort Wayne.

Te Gusto books space at The Pearl for Ducky’s

As buildings continue to pop up downtown, it’s hard to miss construction of the new multi-use facility The Pearl at 248 W. Main St.  While work continues at the site, […]
Swizzle Market at Jefferson Pointe is all about alcohol-free options.

Swizzle Market has alcohol-free options

Swizzle Market, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., is reimagining your expectations about adult beverages. The alcohol-free retail store is now open in Jefferson Pointe and the boutique boasts a wide selection […]
Los Patios Mexican Restaurant has opened in downtown Fort Wayne.

Los Patios Mexican eatery opens downtown

Los Patios Mexican Restaurant is up and running at space formerly occupied by O’Reilly’s Irish Pub near Parkview Field, 301 W. Jefferson Blvd.  They’ve been open less than a month, […]
The Tacos, Tequila, & Margarita Festival returns to Headwaters Park on May 11.

Tacos, Tequila, & Margarita Fest returns

Tacos, Tequila, and Margarita Fest returns to Headwaters Park on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Along with offerings from Mercadito, El Ranchito, El Chillon, Dos Margaritas, Monterrico, Tropic Chicken, […]
Brooks BBQ & Chicken will be moving out of Union Street Market at Electric Works.

Brooks BBQ moves out of Union Street Market

One of the first merchants to join Union Street Market at Electric Works in November 2022, Brooks BBQ and Chicken say they are moving out to refocus their business.  Shifting […]