The fifth annual Local Food Week, presented by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, Aug. 4. 

This 10-day celebration of local food features more than 110 tours and events hosted by 40 farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations. 

This region-wide event provides an opportunity for the public to visit and connect with those who grow, sell, serve, and support the local food we all love. Come learn where our local food comes from, meet the folks who produce it, and taste the bounty that comes from “Our Land to Our Tables.”

“Our planning committee brought together a wonderful collection of fun and delicious events that showcase our region’s growing interest in producing and eating local food,” said Denise Hoff, Local Food Week chair and vice chair of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network. “This year, our host farms and businesses include 20 new hosts participating in Local Food Week for the first time, as well as many returning favorites from prior years.”  

Learn more at neifood.org.

Grab Powers burger at Electric Works

As restoration efforts continue following a fire at their Harrison Street location, Powers Hamburgers is opening a temporary location at Union Street Market at Electric Works. 

The official opening date was Wednesday, July 17, with hours of 10 a.m.-2 p.m. They will have their hamburgers, ham and cheese sandwiches, Coney dogs, and chili ready to go, as well as cake.

Powers Hamburgers managing partner Alex Richardson said Electric Works “stood out as the clear and natural choice” as they rebuild at their original location at 1402 S. Harrison St. 

Anastasia’s Cafe closing after next month

The past 37 years, Anastasia’s Cafe, 7121 W. Jefferson Blvd., has served southwest Fort Wayne soup and sandwiches. Come Aug. 31, they’ll close for good as the owners say they are retiring. 

There’s still time to grab a bite. The cafe is open 7 a.m. -3 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Warsaw brewery brings home titles

An area brewery’s beers have been recognized at the annual U.S. Open Beer Championship. 

Ledgeview Brewing Company, 975 Warren St., in Warsaw won two medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. 

Their Nit Wit orange-flavored brew won the gold medal in American fruit wheat beer. Meanwhile, their Bane of Ichabod Halloween seasonal beer grabbed bronze in the pumpkin beer category. 

More than 9,000 beers in 170 categories were evaluated. That’s more beer styles than any other competition on the planet. 

The brewery is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. 

More Asian options hitting Summit City

Some new Asian options are coming to Fort Wayne. 

Bibibop Asian Grill will soon open in Wood Creek Commons at 4500 E. Dupont Road, just east of Meijer and directly across from Mocha Lounge North and First Source Bank. 

Bibibop specializes in affordable, high-quality protein-rich foods, customizable bowls, veggies, proteins, and sauces. 

Meanwhile, Ichiddo Ramen, 5608 Coldwater Road, is moving into the space that once housed DeBrand Fine Chocolates. 

According to their website, they specialize in authentic noodles with beef, chicken, charsiu (barbecued pork), and seafood ramen. They also feature donburi bowls, fried rice, and stir-fried ramen. Dinners can choose from one of 15 different toppings. 

Work is also under way in JoAnn Plaza for what will soon become KanPai Sushi at 4710 Coldwater Road in the former Tuesday Morning store. 

Gas line forces Grabill fair cancellation

Grabill Country Fair has been a staple of falls in northeast Indiana. 

With more than 150 vendors, the fair is part of an artisan craft hot spot. With its strong Amish influence, it’s heaven for lovers of unique fair food like kettle corn, apple dumplings, beef and noodles, desserts, and more traditional foods that bring nearly 100,000 visitors to the Allen County community. 

Unfortunately, organizers say road work uncovered gas main problems on West Street, and to be safe, they have canceled the 2024 event. 

The 2025 fair is slated for Sept. 4-6. 

This is the first year since the event started in 1973 that they’ve not had a fair.

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.