Porter County Museum’s current exhibit, "Life Work: The Artists Hazel & Vin Hannell," is an extensive exhibit of pieces by this prolific couple who made their home in the Duneland community of Furnessville in Northwest Indiana. The beautiful surroundings of the community, located near Lake Michigan…
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Airbnb has taken off in recent years, and it has meant that we are seeing less of the traditional bed and breakfast model. It’s harder to find places where you are greeted by the hosts (who often live on site), given a little background on the home and accommodations, and treated to a gourmet…
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At the Northwest edge of the state in Indiana Dunes country, you’ll find a plethora of quaint shops and eateries in downtown Chesterton. One of those spots is Lia's Bella Cucina & Catering. Located in a former wine tasting room, this little cafe treats customers to a taste of the cuisine of Italy in…
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While the food at The Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake is top notch and enough reason to pay it a visit, it shares the spotlight with its location along the shore of Cedar Lake. Open for dinner on weeknights and lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday, it’s an ideal spot to catch a beautiful…
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When I was planning a little trip out to Michigan City to do some outlet mall shopping, I decided to seek out a new place to stop at for brunch. I consulted a group of friends who are frequent visitors to Michigan City asking for suggestions on breakfast/lunch spots.. Two responded immediately…
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I am always intrigued by long-standing restaurants in historic structures. So when I came across the oldest restaurant in Northeastern Indiana, I knew I’d have to check it out. St. James Restaurant is in the town of Avilla and it dates back to the late 1800s when the St. James Hotel operated a…
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This one’s for the tenderloin fans. If you’re one of those people who scours the state looking the biggest and best breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, you’ll want to make sure you have The Tin Plate Fine Food & Spirits in Elwood on your radar. Their tenderloin is so good it was named Best in…
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Off the beaten path in the small community of Lagro (population 400), you’ll find a cozy little hideaway in the 950 Speakeasy. Upstairs is a family-friendly eatery, but when you make your way down the stairway, you find this unique, rustic speakeasy overlooking the Wabash River. 950 Speakeasy…
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On a visit to South Bend to attend a candlelight concert at the Scottish Rite, we decided to find an eatery for a meal before the show. As we sometimes do when seeking out a place to eat, we simply turned to Google for suggestions based on proximity. My husband scanned through restaurants in the…
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As you drive into the Duneland Beach area en route to Farina’s Supper Club, you may think for a minute that you’ve gotten lost. You’re in a residential area with no businesses in sight. But then you come to the lovely historic structure that was once the Duneland Beach Inn. Now a charming fine…
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