Planning a romantic date night at your favorite Elkhart County restaurant? Explore these locally owned favorites. Artisan, Elkhart Dine in style and impress your special someone at a fabulous AAA Four Diamond restaurant that gives you fine dining without being stuffy. Have a steak or seafood…
All you need is an appetite, stretchy pants and this guide to some of the tastiest treats along the Heritage Trail. DAY ONE (Nappanee) Start your morning at Main Street Roasters with an espresso blend (calories don’t count on vacation so why not add a white chocolate raspberry scone?). Take it to…
Boy, does a hot steaming cup of coffee sound good right now. No matter where you are in Elkhart County, getting your caffeine fix is a breeze. Even better, these spots also come with scrumptious treats and tasty breakfast or lunch items. (Dine-in practices vary by location, so check before you go.)…
Here are some great places to dine outside while you're in Elkhart County! Brass Elk Brewing 333 NIBCO Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 (574) 326-3938 Brass Elk Brewing... Experience the perfect blend of elevated cuisine & hospitality, and house-brewed beers in our relaxed atmosphere on Elkhart's…
You won’t go thirsty looking for a tasty handcrafted brew and cocktails in Elkhart County. Pull up a stool at these craft breweries and eateries along the Heritage Trail. Goshen Brewing Co. The tap list never disappoints here. The kitchen turns out an amazing fusion of Southern smoked fare with a…
2021 wasn’t a great time to buy a restaurant, but it was the right time for Shelly and Gabe Sterling. Since then, the owners of the Shortstop Inn in downtown Wakarusa haven’t looked back, through the ups and downs of being small business owners. Between their love of the Wakarusa community and the…
Jesse Shoemaker’s first cooking gig was close to home. Jesse’s mother turned to him to feed the family once a week, just as twin siblings joined the household and tested both parents. “In second grade, I was in charge of having an entrée, a vegetable, and a fruit and dessert. It was pretty much…
By Marshall V. King The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is a nine-day buffet. One of the Midwest’s premier fairs and one of the largest county fairs features an array of food vendors that is unmatched anywhere. The combination of professional food vendors who make a living serving fair food with the…
Chef Sylvia Awald began her culinary career in 2017 as a line cook at West on Warren Gallery + Grill in Middlebury. At the time, she was studying for degrees in Culinary Hospitality Management and Pastry from Ivy Tech Community College. While Sylvia spent time in the kitchens of places such as Aunt…
Chris Janowsky literally grew up in kitchens. The executive chef of Artisan in Elkhart got his culinary career started when he was 16 at Rocky River Tap and Table in Mishawaka. Naturally, Chris was following in his father’s footsteps, as Rocky River is one of several that is part of Navarre…