Midwest Living editors happily ate their way through the Indiana Dunes area to uncover the best restaurants. They selected some of the most memorable eateries to guide you on a culinary adventure through Porter County. Learn more about the chosen restaurants and plan your own culinary tour! Don…
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Ever wanted to go back in time? As Porter County's only drive-in restaurant, The Port Drive-In is a blast from the past and is one of the Indiana Dunes area's must-sees & dos. Chili dogs made using the original 1950s recipe are a local favorite, as well as the half-pound hot dog! A variety of…
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Lucrezia Café: Northern Italian Cuisine Near the Indiana Dunes [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovgCzx_H7tM&feature=youtu.be[/embed] You'll find Lucrezia Café in downtown Chesterton, an art-centric Indiana Dunes community just a few miles south of Lake Michigan. A Beloved Local Staple Over the…
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Craft beer fans gather round! Hunter's Brewing is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Indiana Dunes in downtown Chesterton. After a long day at the beach, why not cool off with a nice cold brew? One interesting thing about Hunter's Brewing beer is that owners Amy Gentry and Justin Reisetter…
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Breakfast Wars 2018 marked the start of the fifth annual Food Wars competition in Indiana’s Cool North. The competition was fierce as seven counties across northern Indiana competed for the title of breakfast champion. Indiana Dunes Tourism was proud to support Northside Diner, who brought a Food…
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Fluid Coffeebar provides its patrons with more than the average cup of joe. Fluid’s unique setting in downtown Valparaiso gives visitors a pleasant mix of arts, culture, music, and deliciously roasted brews. When you walk into Fluid, you’ll be stunned by the incredible artwork covering the walls…
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When the culinary geniuses at Designer Desserts tell you to “Live Life One Cupcake at a Time,” they mean it. By providing endless delicious options, this colorful bakery in downtown Valparaiso is the go-to destination for special occasion cupcakes and other sweet treats. With its bold neon Designer…
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Going local isn’t just a trend. It’s a way to know where your products come from, who makes them, and a chance to honor the hard work that goes into whatever you buy. When you buy local products in Indiana Dunes Country, you take a little piece of our area home with you. We’ve put together a list of…
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Duneland Pizza in Chesterton recently won the Porter County Pizza Wars competition, with The Rolling Stonebaker pizza truck earning runner-up honors. Duneland Pizza then went on to compete in the Northern Indiana Pizza Wars, earning a visit from Chicago-based travel guide author and journalist Kate…
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