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Dean Jackson
Whatzup Features Writer
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![The owners of Redwood Inn recently announced that they would soon be moving from their place on Main Street.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/7e/RedwoodInn-7e6a102f.jpeg)
Redwood Inn leaving Main Street
An iconic Fort Wayne gathering place is set to move. Redwood Inn, 1432 W. Main St., posted on social media last week, “This marks our final summer at our Main […]
![Paula's on Main has been sold to Salvatori's Hospitality Group.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/ef/Paulas-efde3362.jpeg)
Salvatori’s Hospitality acquires Paula’s
After acquiring Powers Hamburgers this year, Salvatori’s Hospitality has purchased another longtime Fort Wayne restaurant. This time, it’s seafood staple Paula’s on Main, 1732 W. Main St. Salvatori’s managing partner […]
![Local Food Week returns July 26, running through Aug. 4.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/5b/EatenPath-5b6879da.jpeg)
Local Food Week returns July 26
The fifth annual Local Food Week, presented by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, Aug. 4. This 10-day celebration of local food features more […]
![Kuehnert Dairy Farm will soon bring milk to your door.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/0b/Milkman-0b01e41a.jpeg)
Kuehnert bringing back the milkman
The folks at Kuehnert Dairy Farm are looking to restore an old-time service. The local dairy farm and retail outlet at 6532 Cook Road are finalizing plans to offer home […]
![Junk Food Alley will be at the Three Rivers Festival, but in a different location this year.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/e1/JunkFoodAlley-e192504f.jpeg)
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.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/e9/EatenPath-e9de5ff4.jpeg)
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.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/81/Pufferbelly-8119a205.jpeg)
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.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/13/Nook-138b0f7b.jpeg)
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.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/f0/Duckys-f01bb6c4.jpeg)
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, […]