Shore magazine's guide to great eating and drinking

Shore presents Bite & Sip, our selection of the best of Lake Michigan area restaurants. Are we missing something? You can submit a comment or contact me at shoremagazine@gmail.com.

Don Quijote Owner and Chef Carlos Rivero

Don Quijote owner and chef Carlos Rivero puts final touches on a Paella in the kitchen of his restaurant. Don Quijote Restaurant is one of the Valparaiso restaurants highlighted at the Oct. 25 event led by Porter County chambers of commerce.

Local food the highlight of weekend festival

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Food from around Porter County will be celebrated and served up next weekend during the Taste of Porter County.

The week ahead

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Valley gets first liquor license endorsement

VALPARAISO | With its promise to provide "amazing food consistently," the Valley restaurant received a recommendation of approval of its liquor license request from the city's Historic District Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee on Monday.

Paparazzi gets license backing in photo finish

VALPARAISO | Paparazzi restaurant received a rather tepid endorsement Friday of its request for a new full-service liquor license from the city's Downtown Alcohol Beverage License Committee.

Valpo again observes Earth Hour event

VALPARAISO | If there was a competition for going green, Valparaiso would beat the two top sports organizations in the world.

Two restaurants seek Valpo downtown liquor licenses

VALPARAISO | One new restaurant and one former one will be asking the city's Downtown Beverage Licensing Committee to endorse their applications for one of the city's downtown historic district liquor licenses.

Mexican restaurant added to downtown dining menu

VALPARAISO | The city finally appears ready to award the sixth of its 10 downtown dining district liquor licenses.

Lots to eat in Valparaiso

My family had a blast this past Saturday, despite the weather, at the Taste 5 Festival in downtown Valparaiso. Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Paparazzi, Pikk's Tavern and Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events came together for the second annual festival. It's a great opportunit…