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Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

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Mexican eatery replaces O’Reilly’s downtown

O’Reilly’s Irish Bar at 301 W. Jefferson Blvd. is no more. A small sign on the front entrance announced its closing last week, but it was not immediately clear what […]

Embassy partners with eateries on initiative

Embassy Theatre is teaming up with local restaurants to give showgoers a discount on their meals that day. More than 20 central city restaurants are participating in the campaign, aptly […]
Now is the time to make those Valentine's Day dinner plans.

Still time to make Valentine’s Day plans

If you are looking to garner big points from your beloved or maybe to spice things up, several local restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day experiences for couples. On Saturday, Feb. […]
Three Rivers Distilling has closed.

Three Rivers Distilling announces closure

After seven years in Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Distilling Company has closed. The craft distillery at 224 W. Wallace St. announced they were closing “effective immediately” on Jan. 24 on […]
What was once Hartland Winery & Vineyards in Ashley is now Acres Away Winery.

Hartland Winery becomes Acres Away

Hartland Winery & Vineyards is now Acres Away Winery, 425 County Road 23 in Ashley. With the rebranding, they’ll offer vineyard and winery tours, small private events, plus a kitchen […]
Pasta di Guy has joined Union Street Market at Electric Works.

Pasta di Guy joins Union Street Market

An award-winning Italian joint has added another taste to the diverse options for Union Street Market at Electric Works with Pasta di Guy moving in.  Of course, there are traditional […]
Fort Wayne icon Powers Hamburgers is on the market.

Owners wish to flip Powers Hamburgers

In October, Michael and Gloria Hall said they were getting the ball rolling to sell Fort Wayne culinary staple Powers Hamburgers. Last week, they made it official.  For decades, the […]
Drinking outside in downtown Fort Wayne could soon be legal.

Move could legalize open containers downtown

Downtown Fort Wayne is poised to allow alcohol outside of restaurants and bars. The city council has introduced an ordinance that would allow patrons to take drinks outside to roam […]
A new spot to grab a gyro will soon join the Fort Wayne scene.

New spot of gyros hopes to open soon

I might be exaggerating, but in my estimation, a Fort Wayne food crisis is about to be remedied. As we noted a few weeks ago, Georgios Papadakis is set to open […]