UP CLOSE From the Editor Let’s Eat!
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I admit it. I love food. I tried a diet once or twice. Maybe even three times. Didn’t like it. Choose not to ever try it again. I’ve learned, however, that eating healthy is a different topic entirely. I feel better and I’m happier when I make wise choices about what I eat. That doesn’t mean I can’t go and have loads of fun with the rest of them while doing so. This month’s special feature is “Fabulous Foodie Fun. And believe me, there are some fantastic food - related destinations across the state. Any time you can blend a meal with another activity, you’ve got double the fun. Right? For instance, have you ever tasted Japanese beef? Get ready because we can do it in Roanoke, outside of Ft. Wayne. Shown on the cover, see page 10 for details. Now what in the world is a “moveable” feast? Eating on the run (or walk) Take an Indy Indie Food Tour to learn about the latest at a number of restaurants in one evening. It’s harvest time in Ohio and time for celebrations. Festivals named after the produce are as numerous as the alphabet. To name only a few, there is the Candied Apple Festival (P. 18), Wine & Cheese Festival (P. 9) and Blueberry Festival (P. 21) All have scheduled fun activities for members of the whole family to enjoy while eating the delicious fruits of the farmer’s labor. Even if a festival isn’t named after a food, there’s sure to be delicious entrees served at the gathering. After all, what is a festival or fair without cotton candy, elephant ears, a corndog or a candied apple?
Last, but certainly not least, there’s the popular chile cook offs. See them on pages 2 and 20. So what is YOUR favorite foodie place to go, food event or culinary person to see? Share with us on facebook for a chance to win a FREE weekend getaway! Results - next month!! And as the French chefs say, “Bon Appetite’ “ Kathy Barnett, Managing Editor 4 l www.TheWeekenderMagazine.com, September, 2015
Wagnu Beef is a Japanese breed of cattle known for its intense marbling, production of a high percentage of unsaturated fat, and delicious flavor. Shown is an abundant serving from the Joseph Decius Restaurant, raised right on the retaurant owner’s farm. See page 10 for details.
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What’s Inside... Special Feature Fabulous Foodie Fun
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Places to Go: Chili Cook Off Contest Traders Point Creamery Greensburg
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Things to Do: Take an Indy Indie Food Tour At Caramel Apple Festival Watch a Movie Calendar of Events
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People to See: Michael Angelo Caruso Gary Pucket & Union Gap Ruby Payne
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Places to Go
Traders Point Creamery
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isit an organic dairy farm, an award-winning artisan creamery, and farm-to-table restaurant in the historic rural Traders Point area, just 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. The happy herd of Brown Swiss cows provides milk for the creamery’s organic, 100% grassfed dairy products, including creamline whole milk, chocolate milk, European-style yogurt in plain and fruit flavors, Greek yogurt, ice cream, and artisan cheeses. The Loft Restaurant, housed in one of the antique barns, offers a farm-to-table experience for a cozy and casual Lunch, an elegant candlelit Dinner, or a leisurely Sunday Brunch. Features dishes with organic ingredients, many raised and grown right on the farm. Dairy Bar serves ice cream and other frozen treats. Restaurant, dairy bar, and farm store open daily year-round. Daily milking open to the public. Self-guided tours available. During the summer, events include a weekly farmers market and Dinner on the Deck on Friday nights. THE LOFT RESTAURANT On the picturesque grounds of Traders Point Creamery, an organic dairy farm just outside Indianapolis, sits The Loft Restaurant, offering a true farm-to-table experience for Lunch, Sunday Brunch, or a candlelit Dinner. Dine under the timbers of the restored historic barn or on the balcony, with a
German tradition! There’s food, music, and fun for the whole family… Live Music All Day! Airstream Betty [12-3pm] PolkaBoy Band [4-7pm] Whole Hog Roast + German Farm Fare Biergarten + Sun King Brewery + Wine Tent
view of the pastures and garden. Seasonal menus feature organic and sustainably-sourced ingredients, many grown and made right at the farm and creamery. Enjoy homemade soups, unique salads, wild-caught seafood, pastureraised meats, and fresh vegetables dishes in the place where food is thoughtfully raised and prepared. The Roost, the private event room, offers beautiful views of the farm and a unique space for your next private or corporate party. OKTOBERFEST Saturday, October 10, Noon7pm Celebrate with a whole hog roast, German biergarten, fresh farm fare, PolkaBoy band, artisan farm market, hayrides, pony rides, and fun farm activities for the whole family!” Dust off your lederhosen and come celebrate Oktoberfest on the farm in the
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All day families can enjoy fall farm fun, such as hayrides, a petting zoo, games, crafts, facepainting, an artisan farm market and picking a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. And while you’re having fun, you’ll be helping the farm raise money for the Traders Point polkaboy2Rural Historic District, a nonprofit organization that protects green space around Eagle Creek for the enjoyment of generations to come. An additional 2,600 acres have been added to the National Register of Historic Places with the help of our Oktoberfest. This rare honor is only the third rural historic district to be named in Indiana. The fundraisr has donated over $120,000 to the Traders Point Rural Historic Districts in the last 8 years. Tickets are $10, $8 in advance with children 10 and under free. *Note: The Loft Restaurant will be closed for Lunch and Dinner on October 10th to accommodate the Oktoberfest festivities
People To See:
Michael Angelo Caruso Red Skelton Theatre Oct. 28
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