Local food and beer events galore
Happy Thursday, readers!
For the past few days, I've been feeling a bit under the weather hence why last Sunday's column and Wednesday's column were a little on the lighter side.
But there's still plenty going on in our local retail and restaurant scene.
While I continue to rest up and work on more key updates from the local food and shopping scene, here's what you can look forward to this week:
Sun King, Serb Fest, free tea day and more upcoming events this weekend
🍻 Sun King Brewery announced it will open its tap room this Friday, July 22. The Indianapolis-based brewery will open a nearly 7,000-square foot, family-friendly tap room on the northeastern side of the The Mill at Ironworks Plaza, 235 Ironworks Drive, near Beutter Park. The taproom will feature 24 beers on tap and will also serve burgers and tacos from Smash and Trash, a new concept by J2 Marketing, who also owns and operates The Garage Arcade Bar. The Mishawaka Sun King taproom will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🎨 Third Thursday in the Mish will be July 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. This month's theme will be Main Street America and will feature deals and discounts from local downtown Mishawaka businesses, as well as live music and events. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/thirdthursdaysmish.
🍋 McAlister's Deli will have its 'Free Tea Day' on Thursday, July 21. Customers can get sweet or unsweet tea, as well as tea/lemonade and teas with flavored shots. Limit one tea per person in-store and limit four teas per order via online ordering. The nearest location is at 5758 Grape Road in Mishawaka.
💃 The annual Serb Fest will be held this Saturday, July 23, from 4 to midnight on the grounds of Sts. Peter and Paul Eastern Orthodox Church at 59248 Keria Trail on the south side of South Bend. Traditional Serbian food such as sarma (a cabbage roll stuffed with meat), burek (a meat pie), and cevap ci ci (a sausage comprised of beef, pork and veal) will be served, along with drinks and dessert.
🌞 Summer Restaurant Weeks in downtown South Bend will kick off Monday, July 25, and last through Aug. 7. More than 20 locally-owned restaurants in the downtown South Bend area will participate in the two-week event, offering special menus at discounted prices. Menus and more details can be found online at eatdrinkdtsb.com.
👩🌾 Unity Gardens will host its fourth annual Westside BBQ and Craft Festival. The event, sponsored by Career and Success Academy, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at 3701 Prast Blvd. in South Bend. Attendees can enjoy barbecue from area chefs, crafts from local artisans, an informational booth, live music and explore the garden’s grounds.
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🎄 The Village Shoppes in New Carlisle will soon close its doors as owner William Sutter plans to retire. You can read more about the shops in an upcoming Market Basket column.
🍕 Rocco's Restaurant at 537 N. St. Louis Blvd. will close for summer break beginning July 17 and through Aug. 9.
Notice something around town you're curious about? You can contact me directly here.
Other local news that happened this week that I found interesting and you may too
Seats need saving: South Bend man seeks help to save Morris Performing Arts Center seats from scrap heap
Goshen RV plant closures: Keystone RV will close two Goshen plants, putting 334 out of work.
Winter is coming: Mishawaka's new ice ribbon, cafe and events center skates toward winter opening
'Senseless killings': Police release new details in Greenwood Park Mall shooting
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Cheers, Mary
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This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Market Basket newsletter July 21 2022
