Wagyu Burger Shack, 3824 E. State Blvd., held their grand opening this month, and they’re offering hormone- and antibiotic-free, 100 percent wagyu beef from local sources.
Wagyu is unique because it has been carefully bred for centuries to produce deliciously tender marbled beef, resulting in ultra-premium cuts.
Wagyu Burger Shack’s menu consists of their Amish John Classic burger, the Wagyu Bacon Love, the King Wagyu, and Legendary Sliders. They also have the plant-based Grassy Grace. Grab fries, onion rings, or fried pickles as a side.
Wagyu Burger Shack is open 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Corned Beef on Rye fundraiser is Nov. 7
It’s corned beef time at Congregation Achduth Vesholom, 5200 Old Mill Road.
From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, they’ll host their 22nd annual fundraiser, which includes an authentic Jewish deli-style third-pound corned beef on rye sandwich with a pickle, coleslaw, fudge brownie, and a drink in a boxed lunch.
If you order by Friday, Oct. 25, the meals are $18, then increase to $21 after the deadline. Delivery is available for an additional fee.
To order, go to store.templecav.org or call (260) 744-4245.
Kekionga vacating Union Street Market space
Kekionga Craft Co.’s last day at Union Street Market will be Thursday, Oct. 31.
They’ve been operating in the West Hall at the Electric Works campus since it opened in November 2022.
According to a social media post, Kekionga’s lease was expiring and will not be renewed.
You can still get your cider and mead at their location at 7328 Maysville Road.
Local eateries announce closures
Several local Wendy’s restaurants have been permanently closed, including the location on Broadway near Bluffton Road, Coldwater Road near Washington Center Road, Crescent Avenue at North Anthony Boulevard, and U.S. 930 in New Haven.
Eight area restaurants remain open.
Last spring, the company announced plans to close 100 restaurants nationwide.
CoreLife Eatery, 407 Coliseum Blvd. W., is closed.
The restaurant featured fresh, made-from-scratch healthy options, including green and grain bowls that were non-GMO and free of artificial colors, flavors, and other products. It opened in January 2019.
GK Café and Provisions, 202 W. Berry St., shocked many by abruptly closing their downtown shop.
The business provided baked goods and had a small grocery selection on the first floor of the Metro Building.
A social media post cited “the slowing economy and the rising cost of raw goods paired with the high overhead.” This comes as at least two lawsuits are working through the court system against partners in the operation.
The business opened in February 2023.
Brunch benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters will celebrate their annual Women’s Champagne Brunch: Mimosas for Matches! at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Memorial Coliseum.
Now in its 17th year, the event raises funds to support the BBBS program of matching young people, from ages 6-22 with an adult mentor.
The event features a silent auction and lots of prizes. There is no fee to attend, but you are asked to donate a suggested gift of $75.
BBBS operates in 12 counties in northeast Indiana and southern Michigan.
You can sign up at bbbsnei.org/events.
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