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Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

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The Ole Hitchin' Post will be closed as its owner battles cancer.

Diagnosis closes Hitchin’ Post for ’24

The Ole Hitchin’ Post in Larwill will not open for the 2024 season as owner Krissy Ropp embarks on a cancer journey. A few weeks ago, Ropp announced on the […]
Powers Hamburgers has been sold.

Hospitality group purchases Powers

Powers Hamburgers has been sold. Salvatori Hospitality Group and managing partner Alex Richardson purchased the downtown treasure from Michael and Gloria Hall last week.  While the joint at 1402 S. […]
Chain restaurant City Barbeque is eyeing their first location in Fort Wayne.

City Barbeque pulling into Fort Wayne

City Barbeque is coming to Fort Wayne by the end of the year in the space once occupied by Hardee’s and Subway at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Plaza. Originating in Columbus, […]
The Fort Wayne TinCaps kick off their 2024 home campaign on Tuesday, April 9. With 66 games on the schedule, you’re sure to find a reason to make it out to the ballpark this season.

Boys of Summer return to ballpark

In their 15th season, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are about as much a part of the spring and summer in northeast Indiana as sunshine. The ’Caps open the 2024 season […]
You may soon be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors at Electric Works.

DORA in the works for Electric Works

Fort Wayne City Council recently approved a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for a considerable portion of downtown, and they now have another request before them. The request to add a […]
Fort Wayne Food Tours return May 4.

Fort Wayne Food Tours resume May 4

If you’d like to learn more about downtown Fort Wayne’s history, art, and architecture, as well as the variety unique restaurants, Fort Wayne Food Tours has you covered.  The four-hour […]
There is no shortage of options when it comes to Easter brunch in Fort Wayne.

Restaurants have Easter brunch covered

Several local establishments have special menus for Easter brunch on Sunday, March 31. There are undoubtedly other options, but here’s a nice jumping off point. Conner’s Kitchen + Bar, 1150 […]
Abreus Cuisine is serving up Venezuelan and Colombia fare in the former Venice on Goshen Road.

Abreus Cuisine opens in former Venice

You can take a bite of Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine at Abreus Cuisine, 2242 Goshen Road. That’s where the Venice Restaurant operated for years.  Abreus is Fort Wayne’s first Venezuelan […]
A multifaceted business is set to open on The Landing on March 13.

Cocktail bar set to open on The Landing

The Landing continues to burst with activity with the announcement that the much-anticipated opening of Dana’s, Night Train, and Blue Bottle Shop will be March 13. Housed at the corner of […]