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, opted to move on.
On their Facebook page, Landing Zone, 2612 Lower Huntington Road, reported they would be closed Sept. 1-12 to get reorganized. On Sept. 6, they looked ready to stick to that schedule, noting they’d be adding the name “Bakehouse” to their name after hiring Jen Netting, the baker behind The Tattooed Cookie, a popular vendor at farmers markets. Landing Zone also posted their “optimism got a bit carried away,” and they’d now be reopening Friday, Oct. 6.
However, Netting has stated this is a “temporary business venture,” as she plans to relocate to England this year.
Landing Zone will have their standbys like coffee, espresso, soft drinks, muffins, cookies, and doughnuts, but Netting is bringing in some new recipes.
YLNI Farmers Market takes home honors
Speaking of farmers markets, the YLNI Farmers Market has been named Indiana’s best for the second straight year. The market also was third in the Midwest and sixth in the entire nation.
The award comes from America’s Farmers Market Celebration, a partnership of the Farmers Market Coalition and American Farmland Trust.
The outdoor market is open one more Saturday at Barr Street before moving indoors to the Olde East End Building, 1501 E. Berry, on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Confluence Kitchen celebrates Oktoberfest
Promenade Park’s Confluence Kitchen series is back with an Oktoberfest theme from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.
Along with food and drink, dance performances from Tanzer will be at 7 p.m., and songs from Fort Wayne’s Männerchor/Damenchor (men’s and women’s choir) will be at 7:30 p.m.
The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 29. To register, call (260) 427-6000 or go to fortwayneparks.org for more information.
Food truck rally benefits Children’s Hospital
While fall is officially upon us, there are still some food truck events taking place from noon-2 p.m. every Friday through October.
One of those is Food Truck Fridays at ProFed Credit Union, 6105 Constitution Dr.
A portion of every purchase that day benefits Riley Children’s Hospital.
Sushi eatery moves into Georgetown Square
In August, we told you of a new sushi option coming to Georgetown Square. Now, Miyabi Sushi and Asian Cuisine is open at 6532 E. State Blvd, formerly the home of Angel’s Café.
The restaurant is the latest effort from the owners of Saisaki.
Korean barbecue joins Uniq menu
Following months of delays, Uniq BBQ and Shabu’s Korean barbecue table is now available.
Operators planned on having the Korean barbecue when the restaurant opened in May. This month, they finally got approval from local government.
Uniq is in Northwood Plaza on Stellhorn Road, serving Korean barbecue, shabu hotpot, rice and noodle bowls, and bubble tea.
DeKalb Free Fall Fair runs through Sept. 30
The DeKalb County Free Fall Fair continues through Saturday, Sept. 30, in downtown Auburn.
Now in its 92nd year, it’s one of the oldest street fairs in the country. Along with the typical midway rides and amusements, there are also plenty of concessions, including many as fundraisers for local organizations.
Celebrate apples in Kendallville
Kendallville’s Apple Festival returns Oct. 7-8 at the Noble County Fairgrounds for their 37th year.
From 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the following day, there will be more than 30 food vendors serving goodies. There will also be dozens of crafters, Civil War re-enactors, and three entertainment stages. And, of course, there will be plenty of apple-themed food.
The event is free, but there is $5 parking available.
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.
