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Eat With Bella at Bangkok Bistro enjoying the curry noodle soup.

Where do local foodies eat? Eat With Bella shares her top 5 favorite restaurants in Fort Wayne

"It is hard to narrow it down to just five since there are so many amazing places here to eat. However, these restaurants never fail to deliver in the food quality or customer service they provide and are always a safe choice to satisfy my cravings."

Markle Exit 286 Antique Mall, 250 E. South St., Markle, IN 46770.
Seven vintage stores to visit in Northeast Indiana

Whether you’re looking for a childhood toy that brings back memories or an unusual decor piece for your home, Northeast Indiana is home to many stores full of unique, vintage finds.

Peppered Tuna from Twenty at the Charley Creek Inn.
Fort Wayne isn’t the only city with culinary talent: Meet 5 chefs making great food in Wabash County

Here are five Wabash County chefs to watch and where to find them.

In 2022, the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre brought back Elf the Musical.
Need some holiday cheer? Meet 7 OGs of Fort Wayne’s arts & culture scene who bring it every year

“It’s only fitting to pay our respects to these Fort Wayne establishments at this busy time of the year when they’re working overtime to make sure our holiday season is merry and bright.” 

The "Mise & Place" crew behind the scenes, filming Season One in Downtown Fort Wayne at The Landing Beer Co.
What do service & hospitality mean in Fort Wayne’s food scene? Mise + Place visits Landing Beer Co.

“Mise & Place” is a short film series in Fort Wayne that follows local restauranteurs around for a night on the town. In Episode 2, The Mercado team visits Landing Beer Co. where service and hospitality is the hot topic.

The "Mise & Place" crew behind the scenes, filming Season One in Downtown Fort Wayne.
Go behind the kitchen doors of Fort Wayne’s food scene with the film series ‘Mise & Place’

“Why can’t we use the production resources we have in Fort Wayne to create the type of films we would want to watch on TV about things happening right in our own backyard?”

Server Sheila Williams serves a plate of country sausage gravy and biscuits with a side of bacon at Cindy's Diner, 230 W. Berry St.
Meet the OGs of Downtown’s dining scene: 10 eateries that are true Fort Wayne classics

Before Fort Wayne was home to today’s popular brunch spots, craft cocktail hours, and hip coffee shops, it was home to a few tried and true Downtown favorites.

SoundWalk is a free smartphone app that pairs music and stories to places using GPS technology. 
Deepening a neighborhood’s cultural memory: This Fort Wayne audio tour shares resident stories

The SoundWalk app pairs music and podcast-like stories of local residents and historians to physical places, inviting residents to share neighborhood memories.

The Downtown Fort Wayne Skyline.
What is your first impression of Fort Wayne? Midwest travel writers fill us in on their visit

"Most of my friends and family asked 'why?' when I told them I had visited Fort Wayne. I was happy to give them a lot of great reasons."

Winona Lake is a hot spot for local art in Kosciusko County.
Find public art in Kosciusko County with the new All Things Art map

“By raising awareness of all of the different amenities that we have, we can help others find both careers and hobbies here as we build a diverse working community.”  

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