An award-winning Italian joint has added another taste to the diverse options for Union Street Market at Electric Works with Pasta di Guy moving in.
Of course, there are traditional Italian dishes at the fast-casual Italian-themed eatery, but owner and creator Guy Carmeli puts his own spin on them. He points to his family’s Italian roots and training at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in London.
Homemade creations such as their chef’s pasta — a combination of long Strozzapreti noodles and vodka sauce — earned them the title of “Best Italian” restaurant by the Tampa Bay Times, where the business began as a food truck in 2019.
Other items include wraps, sandwiches, and salads, and build your own with penne, pasta, and spaghetti accented with homemade sauce with meat and vegetable toppings.
Having trouble making a choice? Well, “Build Your Pasta” and sauces by the pound only complicate your decision in a good way.
This is the third Pasta di Guy location with the other two in Florida.
Chipotle opening in Auburn
Chipotle is slated to open in Auburn on Friday, Jan. 12, at 1130 W. Seventh St., in the area Ponderosa formerly resided.
Grand opening ceremonies commence at 10:45 a.m. and run through 10 p.m.
The restaurant is part of a development that will include a Texas Roadhouse, Panda Express, hotels, and other retail outlets.
Pita Way moving into Jefferson Pointe
Pita Way is coming to Jefferson Pointe early next month in the space formerly occupied by Chipotle.
The Michigan-based chain is anchored around fast, affordable, healthy, authentic Mediterranean cuisine in soups, salads, sandwiches, pita “quesadillas” or bowls with favorites like gyros, tabbouli, tourshi, and falafel, and sauces such as Fattoush Dressing and Tahini.
Pita Way began in the Detroit suburb of Clarkston, Michigan, in 2010 and has grown to 26 locations in Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, according to PitaWay.com.
Jack’s Donuts now in North Anthony plaza
Fans of Jack’s Donuts who live on Fort Wayne’s north side can feed their fix more conveniently.
The company opened its second location in town in the North Anthony Shopping Center at 3526 N. Anthony Blvd.
Grand opening at Detroit Wing Company
Detroit Wing Company opened at 6302 Illinois Road in December, but waited until Jan. 13 for their grand opening in the Shell station next to Menard’s.
In addition to wings, they serve sandwiches, chicken tenders, poutine, salad, and sweets. They boast 18 specialized sauces, from hot garlic to butter cheese.
There are about 30 locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and now Indiana. According to Detroit Wing Company’s website, the business has been named “Best Wings in Michigan” by media outlets.
Girl Scouts cookies have arrived
It’s Girl Scouts cookie time.
This year, cookies are $6 a box and include perennial favorites such as Thin Mints, Caramel deLites/Samoas, Adventurefuls, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Trefoils, and gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip.
The fundraiser supports Girl Scouts programs and runs through March 11.
Double Big Mac returns Jan. 24
As if one Big Mac was not enough, McDonald’s is bringing back the Double Big Mac for a limited time. Back for the first time since March 2020, the four-patty behemoth hits select stores Jan. 24.
It comes with pickles, shredded lettuce, chopped onions, cheese, and extra helpings of the special sauce on a sesame seed bun. (I know some of you were singing that popular jingle from the 1970’s commercial.)
End of the line for Fruit Stripe gum
Fruit Stripe gum is heading to the finish line.
Last week, Ferrara Candy of the Gum announced it was discounting the multicolored treat after 50 years. The gum started in the 1960s with Beech-Nut’s bold flavors and colors and a zebra mascot.
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.
