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Re: Local Indiana – Great Indiana Attractions You Probably Don’t Know About

Sushi — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:27:48 -0000

Thank you for the information on breweries. I'm going to be in the area next month and now I know where to visit!

Re: Shipshewana – Playground for All

Blue Gate Restaurant — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:48:31 -0000

Thanks for mentioning the Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery, Anicia! We're very glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you visit again soon.

Re: Micro-Brewery Is a Welcome Addition to Indy’s Fountain Square

aluminum business cards — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:53:16 -0000

Complete microbrewery systems with capacity ranging from 25.000hl up to 120.000 hl of beer per year. Fully equipped industrial breweries with 6-vessel brewhouses sized from 35hl up to 80hl of beer per brew. Our 6-vessel brewhouses are designed for 4, 5 up to 6 brews/daily. Both infusion and decoction mashing capable microbreweries producing all styles of beer.

Re: Beautiful Drive South to Bloomington’s Oliver Winery (#INSavings)

vip card — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:51:27 -0000

Oliver Winery has beautiful landscaped gardens as well as a nice outdoor patio and picnic area with a lake view that is amazing. Located in the rolling hills of Bloomington, the scenery is even more beautiful in the fall of the year. Founded in the 1960's by an Indiana University professor, Oliver Winery has grown from a business that began in the basement of a home to being one of the largest wineries in Indiana as well as one of the most successful.

Oliver Winery opened to the public in 1972 and is now distributed in 14 states with over 270,000 cases of wine sold each year. It is not only one of the largest in the state but also one of the largest in the eastern United States. It is still owned by the family of the founder and the family is still very active in the business.

Re: Kokomo’s 2011 Summer Festivals

metal cards — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:50:04 -0000

If you enjoy music, you will definitely want to visit Kokomo this summer! The 2011 line-up includes a large variety of bands and performers providing fun for the entire family throughout the summer season. Make plans now to attend one or all of the great concerts coming to Downtown Kokomo! All concerts listed are FREE!

Re: Spring Break ideas that won’t break the budget

metal business cards — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:49:25 -0000

Between cramming for classes and dealing with roommates, college life can be tough. Spring break gives college students the time to relax, reenergize and have some fun – and some college students do this in a big way. Spring break has become synonymous with exotic destinations and wild parties, but many of the popular spring break vacation packages can set you back thousands of dollars.

If you are strapped for cash, you don’t have to resign yourself to staying at home for spring break. There are plenty of things to do and places to go for spring break that even the most budget conscious college student can afford. Get together with your friends and start planning a spring break trip that won’t empty your wallet.

Re: Vera Bradley Bags

asian — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:48:09 -0000

I have been a fan of Vera Bradley handbags for as long as I can remember. No surprise - you see, I am from Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you are a diehard fan of these quilted purses, then you probably know that Fort Wayne is also home to this great product. The company was started here in Fort Wayne back in 1982, and has never left, recently building a large manufacturing facility just across the street from our local General Motors plant.

I always thought that the infatuation with Vera Bradley's products was just a local "thing". It wasn't until I was well into my twenties, and started traveling outside my state borders, that I realized that the rest of the planet loved the products as much as we do here in Fort Wayne.

Re: Spooky Happenings this Weekend

asian — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:47:28 -0000

Is your costume all ready? We've been working on ours for well over a week (OK, more like fifteen minutes, but hey—we're New Yorkers, we're busy people!). In any case, it looks like there are a few options for you crazy hotel party crashers out there this weekend. From vodka open bars to haunted hotels to a fashion editor-judged costume contest, you certainly won't be twiddling your thumbs!

Re: Best chocolate destinations around Indiana

asian — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:46:30 -0000

Depending on our mood, we might order gelato, a cookie or some other delicious baked good. But more often than not, we'd each pick out a truffle or two. [Who am I kidding? More like three or four.] The truffles at this shop blow me away everytime. The incredible variety offered in the flavors is what I liked most about the shop. Many you would expect: raspberry, mocha, vanilla and mint. And those are all fantastic. But I'm drawn more to some of their really unusual flavors, like the Gorg. It's got a hint of gorgonzola cheese which might sound strange, but is really delicious. Recently we tried the Cinnamon Basil. It's my new favorite. These interesting flavor combinations are distinct, yet not overpowering, so you never lose that heavenly chocolate taste. There are more than 30 flavors, which kept us coming back.

Re: Free Chocolate? Wayne County Chocolate Trail is an Affordable Adventure

Hotmomof_3 — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:48:36 -0000

Is this still available?

Re: It’s Playoff Time – Pick Your Favorite Super 46 Sandwich(es)! (#Super46)

TM — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:46:48 -0000

If a tenderloin is what you are hungry for you need to try the hand breaded one, because they have a fritter too but get the hand breaded one from J & L Breakfast Marion a favorite!!

Re: Indiana’s Super 46 Sandwich List – Bring It On! (#Super46)

Twwill27 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:23 -0000

What about Fat Dan's?

Re: Hobnob Corner Restaurant and their Pot Roast Sandwich (#Super46)

Study GRE — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:10:49 -0000

Yes! Thank you! This pot roast sandwich is AMAZING and it's finally getting its due recognition! Congrats to the HCR -- a restaurant I stop by every time I'm in Nashville ;-)

Re: Explore the Indiana Glass Trail

Kathyfalor — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:44:20 -0000

I have some pink Tiara dishes and need to know how much they are worth.

Re: Bookstores of Northwest Indiana

Kjhopp — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:15:36 -0000

There was an independent bookstore in Chesterton for a year or so back in the early 90's that gave any Chicago store a run for its money - quality wise. Wonderful place. But even at that time even a bookstore as nice as that couldn't survive NW Indiana. I spent the 80's in the Tampa area which is home of many fine indy stores and coming back here was like culture shock. Now I've given up hope for any fine book stores outside Chicago.

Re: As Seen On [Food] TV

Visit Indiana — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:01:17 -0000

Mmmm...brain ;) The cow tongue cheesesteak at The Local in Westfield is supposed to be great too

Re: As Seen On [Food] TV

Visit Indiana — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:58:08 -0000

@rrkrueck - this is by no means an exhaustive list, so there very well could be some great Fort Wayne-area restaurants that have been featured. If we notice any, we'll come back and edit the post to show them!

Re: Murals Add Color to Wayne County

Guest — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:42:20 -0000

Ligonier, Indiana has over 30 murals! One of the most impressive collections of public art I've ever seen!

Re: Exploring Elkhart County: The Heritage Driving Tour

Carol — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:02:00 -0000

we worked with a Tourism PR class and students wrote blog posts
throughout the semester about their travels in Indiana. They’ll wrote
about restaurants, attractions, events and more – all from the
perspective of a college student. During the spring of 2011, the
students will focus on events and promotions throughout Indiana.

Re: As Seen On [Food] TV

Rocky — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:27:58 -0000

Cool post, I was wondering if a list like this existed somewhere. Thanks for sharing, and BTW I saw a new episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate recently that feature a a brain sandwich from Evansville, IN.

Re: As Seen On [Food] TV

rrkrueck — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:59:35 -0000

Its so sad that there is nothing in Fort Wayne.

Re: Bazbeaux Pizza: A Slice of Perfection

Stamford Pizza — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:51:13 -0000

Good pizza is a lot like a good. It seems ordinary at the outset, but you're surprised by how great the results are! Emily, thanks for appreciating good pizza! If you ever get to Stamford I can provide you with another spectacular pizza experience!

Re: Ethnic Expo Excitment

Logan — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:56:19 -0000

Columbus is the most unfriendly towns I have ever seen. If you are not white, rich and Republican you aren't welcome. They hate any diversity and only tolerate it because Cummins built that town. The Republic will not publish anything unless it is Republican and white. God forgive a gay or person of color that tries to have a voice it is squashed like a fly. As for the Ethnic Expo it is fair food with a ethic twist. Cummins saves this town and they still fight Cummins when they ask for fair treatment for all diversity. Heck, for the "art community" it is suppose to be....they don't even have art classes for adults. I can't wait to move back to a town that is not lost in the dark ages of elitists and narrow minds. Columbus pretty on the outside and ugly on the inside.

Re: Brown County’s 2011 Leaf Cam

Visit Indiana — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:27:47 -0000

Jeremy S Schembari - Brown County State Park is open year-round from 7-11 each day, with the exception of a few closings throughout the year (here's info: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake.... The shops in downtown Nashville will definitely be open during the week this fall.

Re: Brown County’s 2011 Leaf Cam

Jeremy S Schembari — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:42:36 -0000

Is Brown County open during the week?