Powers Hamburgers has been sold. Salvatori Hospitality Group and managing partner Alex Richardson purchased the downtown treasure from Michael and Gloria Hall last week.
While the joint at 1402 S. Harrison St. goes through some updates, the new owners have promised not to change the magic.
However, there is at least one difference. On Facebook, Powers announced they will offer late-night hours to coincide with Fort Wayne TinCap games next door.
“Stop by for our mouthwatering sliders and friendly service — because great food doesn’t have a curfew!” the post said. “Tag your game-day crew and make plans to swing by Powers Hamburgers after the next TinCaps game. We can’t wait to be a new part of your game day tradition.”
The next TinCaps homestand begins April 23.
In the fall, the Halls announced they were going to sell the business. The sale would be contingent on the new owner keeping the Powers tradition.
Powers has operated in downtown Fort Wayne nearly 85 years. The Halls took the reins in 1999.
Find some new eats at Parkview Field
Speaking of Parkview Field, a new baseball season gives fans a chance to root for new TinCap players and new food at the park.
Fans will notice there are now bone-in wings at the BBQ cart. There are also full-sized helmets full of nachos, BBQ, and popcorn. Ice cream areas offer glazed doughnuts if you are starving for more sweets. Also on the menu are Helados Fruit Bars.
You can also find drinks like convenient ready-to-drink Beatbox wine and Happy Thursday seltzer, and three flavors (peach, tropical vanilla, and orange) of Celsius energy drinks.
Main Street welcomes Spoke and Ivy
Call it a sneak peek as Te Gusto Hospitality previewed their newest restaurant concept as Spoke and Ivy, 1402 W. Main St., just east of The Redwood Inn, recently hosted a pop-up event.
The restaurant will include the Black Rabbit Bar and Lounge, which is expected to have their grand opening this summer.
Te Gusto also has Papi’s Pizza and Mercado, which operate side-by-side at The Landing.
Mac & Cheese Festival coming to town
Summer festivals are abundant in Fort Wayne, but here’s another that should win you over.
The National Mac & Cheese Fest is coming to Parkview Field on July 13. The event promises more than 50 special dishes plus beer, cider, and hard seltzer.
If you didn’t get enough Mac, Fleetwood Mac tribute band Fleetwood 2 The Max will be rocking out.
Tickets go on sale April 25 at macandcheesefestin.com/tickets.
Carve Market opens in Auburn
Carve Market is now open at 109 E. 5th St. in Auburn.
Carve promises premium meat, top-notch service, and connections to local farmers and producers. The mission centers on “immersive culinary experiences” and “celebrates the rich heritage of butchery.”
Crave also serves sandwiches and salads. Grab-and-go salads, coffee, and smoothies are available all day.
Apple Glen adds Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes has expanded to Apple Glen Crossing, near Ulta Beauty.
The shop offers cupcakes like bundtinis, full-sized bundt cakes, and bundtlets — personal-sized cakes. It also provides decorated cakes for special occasions.
It’s the second location in Summit City; the other is at 6409 Lima Road.
Boilers coach joins Big Brothers fundraiser
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Fort Wayne will welcome Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter to their gourmet dinner Tuesday, May 7, at Grand Wayne Convention Center.
The fundraiser will have a multi-course meal, prizes, and a reception.
The event started in 1977 and helps fund Big Brothers Big Sisters programs around northeast Indiana.
For more information, look for the events link at bbbsnei.org or call (260) 456-1600.
Build your own Skyline Coney dogs
Here’s a way to spice up your cookouts.
Skyline Chili, 4021 Ice Way, is offering Grab & Go Coney Kits. It comes with hot dogs, Coney sauce, cheese, onions, mustard, oyster crackers, hot sauce, and York Peppermint Patties.
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.
