Fort Wayne Insider Blog

Whether you’re coming from Chicago, Ann Arbor, Toledo, Lexington, or anywhere in-between, make a stop on your road trip route. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the nexus of many road trips (if not the destination).

Nothing screams comfort food quite like mac and cheese. The best part about it is how creative restaurants can be, from the pasta choice to the extras that can elevate the dish in a way you don’t see at most family events.

Parents, we know that taking the family out to dinner can get pricey. Even worse, kids with “discerning palettes” may reject what they ordered, forcing you to spring for an extra meal or risk dealing with a hungry toddler for the rest of the night.

That’s why we’ve updated our Kids Eat Free list for 2017. These Fort Wayne eateries will feed your little buckaroo at no extra charge, leaving a few extra buckaroos in your travel budget.

Jam-packed days call for nourishment. But sometimes you don't have a lot of time to devote to a meal. No worries; Fort Wayne has several lunchtime favorites sure to appeal to hungry diners on the go. Here are a few of my favorites:

Eating in downtown Fort Wayne is a treat and there are plenty of options if you know where to find them. Tucked on side streets are small cafés, pizzerias, pub-style restaurants and fine dining. Here are Fort Wayne’s best downtown dining options.

Years of waking up to just eggs, cereal and toast on the weekends are now over. Don't get me wrong, I love breakfast. But I REALLY LOVE brunch.

Whether brunch is now part of your late-Sunday morning routine, or if you are looking for a unique meal with a twist, Fort Wayne, Indiana restaurants have caught on to the brunch craze.

The month of February promises countless opportunities for you and a loved one to have a romantic getaway to Fort Wayne.

It is an exciting time for Fort Wayne as the downtown is growing and so many new attractions are popping up!

Being a homegrown local of Fort Wayne, it has a special place in my heart, and I am yearning to boast about the best things that this great city has to offer!

If you are planning a trip or thinking about visiting the area, here are ten reasons to travel to Fort Wayne.

One of my favorite foodie events is just around the corner! Savor Fort Wayne runs from January 11th through the 22nd and features twelve delicious days of menu deals at participating Fort Wayne restaurants. Visiting Fort Wayne during Savor Fort Wayne provides guests with an opportunity to try a variety of restaurants inexpensively. Each restaurant offers a special multi-course meal at a discounted price not available at any other time of the year.

For my whole life, I've called Fort Wayne home. I've also traveled a lot, visiting friends on both coasts, the South and Southwest. When visiting other places, you invariably compare them to home. For me, Fort Wayne always comes out ahead.