Dorothy Kittaka, the president of Sister Cities and one of the founders of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Fort Wayne, is my “Fort Wayne Mom.” She is on the board of Heartland Sings (my employer) and was my host during the audition process and for several weeks after I got the job. She is also a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and she was quick to tell me about Fort Wayne’s Cherry Blossom Festival…
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Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to many restaurants with their own ethnic cuisine. There are dozens of different international cuisines that are served in the city. Some of these include: Burmese, Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese…
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As longtime residents of Fort Wayne, my husband and I planned a Worldwide Virtual Staycation over the holidays. We virtually visited 9 countries, discovered their connections to Fort Wayne, visited the places, met the people, and savored the food—all right here in our hometown! Day 1 - Turkey…
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Burmese Aladdin Food Express (Halal) 7102 S Anthony Blvd | (260) 755-1490 Mahnin Asia 2701 S Calhoun St | (260) 744-3584 Mother Home Burmese 5010 Decatur Rd | 260.744.9969 Nawarat 5527 S Anthony Blvd | (260) 387-7735 Pho-Shi 6735 W Jefferson Blvd | (260) 387-7526 Seoul Garden 1025 West Rudisill…
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Welcome to the historic Wells Street Corridor! Park the car and spend the day weaving in and out of charming boutiques and shops, then relax and refuel at any of the delicious and diverse dining options. Guide to the Wells Street Corridor in Fort Wayne This itinerary starts at the north end of the…
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A guide for your most authentic Burmese experience, right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana…
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While June is the official Pride Month, Fort Wayne, Indiana keeps its LGBTQ+ pride running high into July! The LGBTQ+ Inside Scoop to Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne boasts a rainbow of businesses proud of their genders and sexualities, many even making it a core value of their business to promote…
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As Part of Fort Wayne's great summer festivals, Holy Trinity Greek-Orthodox Church is hosting its 44th Annual Fort Wayne Greek Festival! The festival is from June 20-23, but before you go, check out this insider's guide that takes you through the many great aspects of the festival…
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There’s rich, local African American history hidden in plain sight and waiting to be discovered in Fort Wayne. If you have ever driven East from downtown Fort Wayne on Jefferson Boulevard heading toward Indiana Tech, then you have seen Fort Wayne’s first and oldest black church. Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded here in 1849 and still serves faith and love to our community today…
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