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Wendy Stein

Wendy Stein

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Totcos are smashed tots topped with lettuce and cheese with “fiesta sauce" a Ophelia's.

Ophelia’s has sweet and savory options

I like to go to out to eat — how do you think I got this gig? I also like to think I stay on top of new restaurants, although […]
The tostada with braised chicken, chipotle, rhubarb pico, cotija cheese, and crème fraîche delivers a balance of flavors and textures.

Let Rune be your guide on culinary adventure

There’s a new restaurant in town with a menu that seems designed to challenge and intrigue diners, offering a culinary experience unlike any you may have had before.  Welcome to […]
Whether you’re looking for a tasty beverage or a hamburger, Chapman’s Brewing Company’s new spot at Electric Works has you covered.

Chapman’s has something brewing at Electric Works

As much as I enjoy Union Street Market’s food hall, I was super-stoked about this spring’s newest development at the mixed-use Electric Works campus. The arrival of Chapman’s Brewing Company […]
Salmon Cake Benedict is a brunch item worth checking out at Proximo.

City now has bunch of brunch options

Content warning: Food snobbery ahead.  For a long, long time, Fort Wayne was a brunch wasteland. There were (and still are) a lot of breakfast joints, with massive menus offering […]
You won’t be disappointed with the Mexican fare served up at Arcos, 7510 Winchester Road, which includes the wet burrito.

Spice things up with a trip to Arcos

Growing up, and for many, many years into adulthood, I never liked guacamole. I did not understand why anyone would eat green glup, a term frequently used by my grandmother. […]
We have no shortage of quality pizza options, including Papi's Pizza on The Landing.

Mamma Mia! That’s some good pizza!

Is there a better food than pizza? More versatile? More of a crowd-pleaser, a reliable favorite that can still surprise and delight?  We eat it for lunch or dinner, but […]
Just across from The Landing on Harrison Street, Tolon will once again take part in Savor Fort Wayne, which runs Jan. 17-28.

Time again to Savor local restaurant scene

For a while now, I’ve been thinking that it’s a great time to be an eater in the Fort Wayne area.  During the past 10-15 years, a treasure trove of […]
Along with their fine dining at dinner, Bistro Nota also serves up some excellent breakfast items, such as their Hot Mess Express, during Saturday brunch.

Time to reserve your seat at Bistro Nota

Have you ever had one of those restaurants that you have heard people talk about it, but just never remember to go? Then, one day you happen to end up […]
When it comes to hot chocolate, there are plenty of options in Fort Wayne.

Hot chocolate scene is anything but vanilla

I have never been a coffee drinker. Well … that’s mostly true. I briefly tried taking it up when I was in law school; it seemed as if it might […]