
Dean Jackson
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles

Union Street opens to plenty of fanfare
I joined thousands of others last weekend and gave in to the urge to visit the new Union Street Market at Electric Works. I can tell you the buzz is warranted. […]

Liberty Diner serving monstrous burger
Now I understand what Carly Rae Jepsen meant when she sang, “I wasn’t looking for this, but now you’re in my way” on her 2012 mega-hit “Call Me Maybe.” But […]

Resounding response for Acme’s return
He had a strong hunch. Dreamers always have a hankering to cut against the grain. And Tim Longardner had enough experience, a lot in the food service industry and as […]

Cebolla’s generous with price, portions
It’s been a Fort Wayne favorite for years. Cebolla’s Mexican Grill is a local restaurant group with many area locations, including Don Chava’s on North Wells Street. Last week, I […]

Willie’s replacing Bob’s in Woodburn
The name has changed, but much of what made Bob’s Restaurant in Woodburn an east Allen County staple for decades will be back as Willie’s Cafe II. Kim Campbell, who […]

Lucky Turtle Grill has something for everyone
It had been years since I even stepped inside Lucky Turtle Grill and Lucky Moose Lounge at 622 East Dupont Road near Pine Valley. To be honest, I’m not sure […]

Cajun spot is a real catch, I guarantee
This one was a setup, of sorts. My oft quoted 13-year-old is a tough customer, and seafood isn’t her jam. I told her we were going to a seafood place, […]

Komets fans drawn to good hockey, promotions
Like a defenseman grinding out power-play minutes, last season didn’t go exactly as the Fort Wayne Komets had planned. Saddled with early COVID-19 precautions and restrictions, the organization made it […]

Churubusco diner honors service members
Traveling through Churubusco, you are likely to speed right past Heroes Family Bistro and Pub in the appropriately named Turtle Town Plaza on Indiana 33. A few years ago, after […]