It's patio season, baby
Nicer weather means you’re probably looking for more outdoor dining options.
And I've got you covered.
Subscribers can click here to find a list of more than 100 local restaurants across South Bend, Mishawaka, Niles, Elkhart, Goshen and beyond that have outdoor seating available.
If you want to be that friend that knows all of the great places to eat out, this is definitely something you're going to want to bookmark to reference throughout the summer and fall.
More shopping and food news
🍩 Rise'n Roll Bakery has released a new cake doughnut option for customers. The Middlebury-based bakery is best known for its its signature yeast-based doughnuts, most notably the cinnamon caramel flavor, but new options such as Old Fashioned Sour Cream, Old Fashioned Blueberry and Old Fashioned Chocolate, will mark the first time the bakery has offered cake doughnuts. The new doughnuts are for sale at the 16 locations across the Hoosier state.
🐣 Chickadee's Gift Shop at 6420 U.S. 31 will alter its hours this summer. From June 1 through August 31, the shop will be closed Sundays and Mondays because owners said they will be taking some time off. Its summer hours will be Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🚚 Mishawaka Parks and Recreation will hold its Food Truck Wednesdays throughout the summer. On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., food trucks will line Ironworks Avenue near the Ball Band Biergarten in Beutter Park and be available for lunch. The event will be held throughout June and July.
🍪 Owners of Crumbl Cookies on Main Street in Mishawaka say they plan to open the new cookie shop by the end of June. Stick with Market Basket for the latest on this opening.
🍷 By the time you read this, the first wine walk in DTSB will be gone and passed. But there's more to come! On July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, 14 participating restaurants and bars will serve three samples of wine or beer paired with three food samplings. The event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. and attendees must purchase tickets through Eventbrite. Cost is $45; $28 for designated drivers. You can find more information at eatdrinkdtsb.com.
As always, if you see something around town you're curious about and want me to check out, you can email me here.
A little housekeeping updates
Last week, there was no Wednesday column because I was just getting back from my New Orleans trip and simply didn't have enough time to report on a story in time for deadline.
This week, there was no Wednesday column because I am working on a larger story and needed to prioritize my time, as I'm only one person.
But that doesn't mean that Wednesday columns are gone for good.
Sometimes things come up and priorities can change, but I remain committed to providing a Market Basket column twice a week, every Wednesday and Sunday.
I appreciate all of the dedicated readers who wrote in and voiced their concerns about the missing Wednesday columns, but I remain here and steadfast.
Other local news this week that I found interesting and you may, too
► Milton Village: Dementia 'village' opens with bar, salon, jukebox, garage and more, using Dutch concept
► Assessment appeal deadline looms: Here's how to handle an appeal in St. Joseph County.
► For subscribers: Could Clay Township become its own school district? Here’s what it would take for a split.
► Outdoor Adventures: These experts will guide you in nature, on bike, on trail or in the dunes
► 'Sons and daughters': Notre Dame fight song now recognizes contributions of women to university
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Cheers ⛱,
Mary
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