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Dean Jackson
Whatzup Features Writer
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![Papi's Pizza is now open on The Landing.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/00/Papis-0061774e.jpeg)
Papi’s Pizza opens on The Landing
After months of renovations and reimagining, Papi’s Pizza has set up shop on The Landing. It’s the latest effort from Johnny and Esli Perez, who operate Te Gustó Hospitality. In […]
![Raising Cane's is applying to move into the space formerly occupied by Pizza Hut in the Northcrest Shopping Center.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/c8/Canes-c8cdd3b4.jpeg)
Raising Cane’s eyes Northcrest
A national chain is reportedly coming to Fort Wayne. Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has filed paperwork to get the project started. According to a report late last week from WANE-TV, […]
![The owners of Powers Hamburgers say it will soon be on the market.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/f3/Powers-f38ddb4a.jpeg)
Powers Hamburgers going on market
A Fort Wayne staple, Powers Hamburgers at 1402 S. Harrison St., will soon go up for sale. Owner Gloria Hall told WANE-TV she and her husband, Michael, have started the […]
![The Tenderloin Lovers Trail is sure to be a popular one during Indiana Foodways Alliance’s promotion.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/b0/Tenderloin-b08b9405.jpeg)
Hit the trail to find Hoosier classics
It’s billed as the Indiana Culinary Trails Passport, and its mission is to highlight Indiana food. Of course, tenderloins are on the list — but more about thatlater. The idea […]
![Construction on East State Boulevard has been a headache for drivers and business owners.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/04/EatenPath-04791100.jpeg)
East State eateries bank on loyalty
If you’ve driven through East State Village lately, you know it’s a mess. It’s difficult to navigate the maze of orange barrels, barricades, one-way streets, and other streets that seemingly […]
![Landing Zone Coffee Co. will reopen on Oct. 6.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/9d/LandingZone-9da8d33c.jpeg)
Landing Zone eyes Oct. 6 opening
Landing Zone Coffee Co. in Waynedale will reopen soon. And when they do, it will be with a new baker. In August, they closed after their baker, Hello Sunshine Bakery, […]
![Detroit Wing Company hopes to open in Fort Wayne by the end of 2023.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/b6/Wings-b6b8c492.jpeg)
Detroit Wing Company moving in
Northeast Indiana’s affinity for wings has attracted a Michigan-based company into setting up shop in Fort Wayne. Detroit Wing Company recently announced it will probably open before the end of […]
![Dirty Dough is preparing to move into the Northbrook Shopping Center at the corner of Lima and Dupont roads.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/6e/DirtyDough-6edfed5c.jpeg)
Dirty Dough joining local cookie scene
Who doesn’t like cookies? Well, apparently Fort Wayne does, because there’s another cookie shop preparing to open its doors to the joy of everyone with a sweet tooth. Dirty Dough […]
![You can find some scrumptious pizza at Coterie Pizza in Garrett.](/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/42/Coterie-42a7f1bf.jpeg)
Coterie Pizza only getting better in Garrett
Here’s a tip we got recently: Coterie Pizza, 1850 S. Randolph St., in Garrett is working on making their pizza even better shortly after celebrating their one-year anniversary. Baked in […]