Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Lorri Markum— Dining is an experience, not just food on the table. Vera Mae’s Bistro in downtown Muncie, and its patrons have known this for more than 18 years. From the moment you approach the front door, it’s evident this is no ordinary restaurant. Owners Kent Shuff and Steve Fennimore take pride in what they’ve created as a destination dining experience in the heart of the city. Dining Mojo With the atmosphere of New Orleans style mystique, everything from…

By: Tiffany Clegg— Alexandria, IN—The Curve Inn has been an Alexandria tradition for over 40 years.  We serve broasted chicken on Wednesdays and cod on Fridays like we have since the beginning.  While there have been multiple owners over the past 15 years, we have focused on bringing back the original atmosphere that is the Curve Inn. We are extremely involved in the community and are extremely active with our school system. The Curve Inn is definitely the place to…

By: Mike Rhodes— You’re familiar with Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, right? You should be. They’ve been around for over 20 years. But, did you know that right next door, Mancino’s also has a sweet shop? The Mancino’s Sweet Shop just finished celebrating their 1st anniversary at their location next door to Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders. Mancino’s Sweet Shop specializes in made-to-order ice cream sandwiches, shakes and sundaes. Owners Jeff and Amanda Carrigan of Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders teamed up with Sara…

By: Mike Rhodes— The first thing you’ll hear when you walk into Moe’s Southwest Grill restaurant is an enthusiastic, “Welcome to Moe’s! ® ” It’s more than just their rally cry. It embodies their entire culture. Everybody is welcome at Moe’s! With more than 20 incredibly fresh ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak and organic tofu to create one-of-a-kind meals, Moe’s has everyone covered, from meat lovers to tree huggers to vegetarians and flexitarians. While Moe’s is best known for…

By: Mike Rhodes— Guardian Brewing Company opened to the public on September 30th inside MadJax. Muncie, IN—When you walk inside Guardian Brewing Company’s new facilities inside MadJax, it feels huge. Maybe that’s because it is. The operation takes up a whopping 7,250 square feet of space inside MadJax with a capacity of 179 patrons. Owners Bill Kerr and Jason Phillips and their staff have put in a lot of time, effort, money and sweat-equity moving their operation from White River…

By: Mike Rhodes— If you’re hankering for some nostalgia AND great food, pull into Burkies Drive-In. One of Muncie’s most popular landmarks, the restaurant has served Muncie residents since 1954. Burkie’s is the oldest operational restaurant in Delaware County. Their famous outdoor sign is the oldest operational sign of that era in Delaware County. The sign was recently restored with fresh paint and authentic bulbs. The restaurant is now owned by Troy Stovall—who moved to Muncie from Michigan in order…