Banh mi is a Vietnamese snack that consists of a baguette filled with meats, vegetables and spices. Banh Mi Barista is a well-known Vietnamese restaurant that consists of a variety of savory meat and vegetarian noodle specials, sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks. It’s also my newest favorite…
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To all you runners out there, don't let the cold weather get you down - join one or more of these themed races to keep your body healthy! Run #1: Gingerbread Pursuit: 4 Mile Run/Walk This is the "sweetest" run of them all! The Gingerbread Pursuit will be held on Saturday, December 12 th , at 8:30…
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One of the highlights of the Christmas season for my grandma is heading downtown on the Night of Lights, the night before Thanksgiving, to see the lighting of the displays she used to see every year growing up. The lights that now grace downtown Fort Wayne used to be displayed on the facade of the…
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Christmas shopping in Fort Wayne 70 years ago was quite different from what it is today. Streetcars and later trolleys transported shoppers to popular downtown shopping destinations, such as Wolf and Dessauer, Baber Jewelry and Poinsette. [[endteaser]] Nowadays, buses have replaced trolleys around…
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If you see people walking around in circles in downtown Fort Wayne on the corner of Berry and Broadway streets, don't worry - they're not lost. They're simply walking the new labyrinth beside Trinity Episcopal Church. By definition, a labyrinth differs from a maze in that it "forces the walker to…
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Fortezza Coffee has been downtown Fort Wayne for nearly a year, and it's been one of the highlights for the city's coffee lovers like me! I'm a self-proclaimed coffee addict, but really, getting a good cup of joe is all about the experience; fun, soothing and unique café atmospheres add to my coffee…
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Spring is in full force here in Fort Wayne, and with the fresh flowers comes new life in other plants and animals at Vandolah Nature Preserve. I enjoy exploring tranquil places both in the city and on its outskirts, and Vandolah is just one of those places. Wildflowers and the peaceful sounds of…
Read MoreOn a blustery afternoon, I stepped into Loving Café for the first time and was warmly greeted by savory, herbal scents. The light green walls and calming Asian décor welcomed me right away, and I instantly felt a reprieve from the chaotic weather outside. I sat at a table, expecting to be…
Read MoreWith Halloween just around the corner, come check out Stoner’s Funstore for your last-minute costume, accessories, and any other dress-up needs! Named after the owner Dick Stoner, a nationally-renowned magician, Stoner’s has been in downtown Fort Wayne since 1949, but I visited this store for…
Read MoreIf you have a few extra minutes in downtown Fort Wayne, make a quick stop at the Lincoln Tower! It’s one of the Fort’s most beautiful and historic gems. Located across from the courthouse downtown on Berry Street, it was built in the late 1920s and completed in 1930. This ARCH member is a source of…
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