The Ole Hitchin’ Post in Larwill will not open for the 2024 season as owner Krissy Ropp embarks on a cancer journey.
A few weeks ago, Ropp announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page that she was battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Since the original announcement, she has learned more about her condition and is receiving aggressive treatment for cancer.
“We will not be opening for regular business this season,” the post reads. “We do plan to have a couple of cook-out menus over Memorial Day and July 4th weekends.”
Ropp said they will also make their facilities and grounds available for parties, reunions, and anniversaries. They will also offer catering.
Following delay, doughnut shop set to open
An Airstream travel trailer has sat in the parking lot at Chapel Ridge Shopping Center near Maysville Road and I-469 nearly 19 months.
Operators of the tiny little donuts shop have used that time to navigate regulatory red tape.
On Saturday, April 27, that camper will open and serve miniature doughnuts, coffee, and other drinks. Doughnuts come in boxes of eight, 16, or 100.
The shop will be open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Powers Hamburgers reopens
The new owners of Powers Hamburgers, Salvatori’s Hospitality Group, have reopened the burger joint at Brackenridge and Harrison streets. And with it, new evening hours.
New hours are 10-a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
Tacos, Tequila, Margaritas back at Headwaters
On Saturday, May 11, the seventh annual Taco, Tequila, and Margarita Fest returns to Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne.
Running from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., there will be 10 taquerías, including Churro, Mercadito, El Ranchito, El Chillon, Dos Margaritas, Monterrico, Tropic Chicken, Mo’s Topics, Itacata, Rico Suave, and Grade A Tacos.
There will also be two full bars with many tequila options and live music.
Leo Cafe under new ownership
Leo Cafe, 15024 State Road 1, Leo-Cedarville, is under new ownership.
Cierra and Chris Dagle say they won’t change much, but hours will be expanded to have Tuesday and Wednesday dining.
For now, they are open from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday.
Takaoka hosts Kids Club on Tuesdays
Tuesdays are family fun nights at Takaoka at Fort Wayne, 305 E. Superior St., on the second level of Don Hall’s Gashouse.
The Japanese restaurant is calling it Kids Club. Enjoy magicians, face painting, clowns, and more from 5-8 p.m.
Reservations are recommended.
Pixie Pies opening shop in Avilla
Work continues on the former Mid-Town Market, 205 E. Albion, Avilla, as Pixie Pies Gourmet Cheesecakes will soon set up shop.
Pixie Pies have been featured for dessert menus at Lucille’s BBQ in Fort Wayne, Linder’s Tavern in LaGrange, Lake It Easy in Angola, and Don Chico’s in Kendallville.
Off the Eaten Path is the Whatzup weekly column that covers Northeast Indiana’s restaurant and food news. Send your news items to info@whatzup.com.
