On a recent trip to Bloomington, IN I found this most amazing farm to table restaurant called Farm Bloomington, with the philosophy of revitalizing Bloomington with sustainable food and drink. This is a great restaurant with an Americana hometown feel. About FARMbloomington They are opened Tuesday – Sunday offering a seasonal menu, both in both…
On my recent visit to Bloomington, Indiana I had the pleasure of staying at the Grant Street Inn. This lovely Bloomington hotel is neatly tucked on a side street just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the campus of Indiana University. Grant Street Inn is a 40-room bed and breakfast…
Home to Indiana University, Bloomington makes a great destination for a weekend getaway. University towns are, generally, some of my favorite places to visit. It is almost guaranteed that you will find worthy attractions, great food, and a fun, energetic vibe. In the center of town, you’ll find the town square complete with a Beaux-Art…
Each year Bloomington areas restaurants, wineries, and breweries descend upon Shower Commons (7th & Morton Streets) in downtown Bloomington for the annual Taste of Bloomington event. White tents quickly fill the commons area, stages are built, tickets are sold and a day of fun, food, drinks, and music begins. You’ll want to go with an empty…
If your travels ever land you in Bloomington, Indiana on a Tuesday or Saturday you’ll want to make sure that you stop by the Bloomington Farmers Market. This market is packed with vendors that offer everything from fresh fruits and veggies (bonus: all produce is grown locally) to ready to eat food, drinks and sweet…
Having spent several great days in Bloomington, IN and eating some fabulous food, I did not think it could get any better. But it did with the Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub. The Irish Lion is one of Bloomington’s oldest establishments founded in 1882 as a pub & Inn. Through the years the building has…
There are so many great restaurants to eat at when you in Bloomington, IN it is hard to pick just one. Luckily we had the opportunity to try many of their great dining options in the area. One night we decided to try the Malibu Grill as their menu looked fabulous and had a local…
Bloomfield, Indiana, located about 80 miles SW of Indianapolis, is home to so many unique things that I’m shocked I haven’t heard of this small town before. I mean, the weird and unique is right smack dab in the center of my wheelhouse and Bloomfield has that and so much more. I was thrilled to…
Indiana. The land of corn, basketball, and race cars. This unassuming Midwestern state may not appear to have a lot to offer at first glance. But when you know where to look, there is so much to see and do! And that’s what I’m here for: to help you know just where to look. Be…
If you think Indiana only turns out basketball players and farmers, you need to take this Literary Road Trip. Many authors, including everyone’s favorite John Green, call the Hoosier state their home. Most of them may not boast their own museum, but those from Indiana are still proud to claim them. Literary Finds Beyond Indianapolis…
Last year I was lucky enough to visit Oliver Winery and taste a selection of their fabulous wines. You can read all about that visit in my Oliver Winery post. They recently invited to an open house where they were unveiling their newest addition to their wine family, the Vine Series. Sadly, I couldn’t make…
I recently spent a couple of days in St. Louis, MO and had a great time. As always, I didn’t spend as much time as I would have liked to. Some destinations just require a few more days than what I usually schedule and that was definitely the case in St. Louis. I was intrigued…
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