An iconic Fort Wayne gathering place is set to move. Redwood Inn, 1432 W. Main St., posted on social media last week, “This marks our final summer at our Main Street venue. We will soon unveil a new location.”
Owners Barry Levy and Melissa Earls have promised to release more details, including their new venue.
There was a fear Redwood Inn would be closing a year ago when new owners purchased the property.
As one last celebration, they will host a farewell party Friday, Sept. 13, with local women of rock tribute band Whoa, Man! performing.
The Redwood and their signature sausage rolls have been a fixture the Nebraska Neighborhood about 50 years.
Amore set to serve Italian food at The Pearl
A brand new restaurant is moving into downtown Fort Wayne. Amore will open at The Pearl, 248 W. Main St., this fall.
Along with Italian fare, steak and seafood will be on the menu. There will be bar space for about a dozen guests. The drink menu will boast a wide selection of cocktails, wines, and beers, including local, domestic, and international offers.
The restaurant could be open in November or December and will join Ducky’s at The Pearl and Crescendo Coffee & Cafe.
E Brewing saison benefits local food bank
Community Harvest Food Bank has been fighting hunger for years. If you didn’t know it they are in the beer business. Well, sorta.
In an effort to fight food insecurity, they’ve partnered with breweries 2Toms and GnomeTown for the Grains of Hope series. For the third entry in the series, they’ve teamed up with E Brewing Company, 8324 W. State Road 14, in South Whitley to produce a pink-colored blackberry lavender saison: PINKies Out, Carmen!
The brew will be available at its release from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
With the purchase of every glass of the beer, E Brewing Company will donate $1 to Community Harvest for projects in Whitley County.
Cinnabon has eyes on Glenbrook Square
Cinnabon has announced plans to expand to Glenbrook Square by early 2025.
Cinnamon goodness is spread throughout their menu of baked goods, including the classic roll, the caramel PecanBon, MiniBon, BonBites, Center of the Roll, Cookie BonBite, and Churro Stick. They also have drinks like the blended chillattas, the iced mocha latte chill, and cold brewed coffees and lemonades. Hot drinks include cocoa and coffee.
Cinnabon, which began in 1985 as a father-and-son operation in Seattle, has grown to nearly 700 U.S. locations stores and is in more than 50 countries.
Cinnaholic set to open along Coliseum
Speaking of cinnamon, those who are struggling to find a tasty treat that’s also healthy will be intrigued by Cinnaholic moving in 407 Coliseum Blvd. W., near Wingstop and CoreLife.
Imagine gourmet cinnamon rolls that are vegan, dairy and lactose-free, egg-free, and cholesterol-free — and at a fraction of the calories.
Very Berry is a cake batter, strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry creation. Campfire S’mores are a combination of marshmallows and chocolate. Shake, Rattle, and Roll is a mix of peanut butter, bananas, and pretzels. Caramel apple pie has apples, pecans, pie crumbles, and caramel sauce. And don’t forget the Old Skool, the traditional cinnamon with frosting.
An opening date has not been announced.
Grab local produce and more at The River Farm
A frequent merchant at the YLNI Farmers Market is stepping up to a store.
The River Farm has opened at 2500 North 100 East in Bluffton, about 5 miles northwest of Bluffton itself.
The store features most of the organic products available at the farmers market. This includes flowers, produce, and pork grown on the Feichter family farm in Wells County. They also have spices, honey, elderberry syrup, and raw milk from other local producers.
Hours are 2-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, but you can also pre-order their goods for pick up at their store or farmers market booth at theriverfarm.org.
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.
