Restuarant Scene: Taste of Valpo and annual Restaurant Show

Food, glorious food will be in the spotlight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 23 during "A Taste of Valparaiso" at Porter County Expo Center, 215 Division Road, Valparaiso.

Foodie Finds

The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Items not picked up within a week are forfeited.

Restaurant Scene: Mother's Day feasting

If you're still looking for places to take mom for a feast on Sunday, there are a variety of venues in the area that will be celebrating moms with a special menu. The following is just a sample of options.

Restaurant Scene: Celebrating opening of Miller Bakery Cafe

Restaurant Opening

Restaurant Scene: Celebrating a new eatery and stellar chefs

There's a new restaurant making a splash in East Chicago.

Kitchen Spotlight: Local actor honors grandmother with recipe

Vasily Deris grew up with a respect for good food and great hospitality. "My parents have run many restaurants," said Deris, a resident of Homer Glenn, Ill.

Restaurant Scene: Mixed bag of culinary events

Join fans of chef Robert Irvine, star of Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible" for a theatrical cooking show at 9 p.m. Eastern today at Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, Mich. and 8 p.m. Saturday at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Ill.

Kitchen Spotlight: Actor shares recipe for healthy pepper dip

Actor Bobby Steggert grew up around great food.

Restaurant Scene: Elegant parties and themed dinners

Parents searching for interesting and cultural activities for their children, may want to plan a trip to Barker Mansion in Michigan City soon.

Mexican favorites star at Casa Blanca

East Chicago's Casa Blanca has been serving authentic Mexican recipes with the Tellez family culinary touch for nearly 40 years.

Restaurant Scene: Spotlight on Easter egg hunt and dinner series

Plan to go in search of Easter eggs in the region.

Foodie Finds

The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Items not picked up within a week are forfeited.

Restaurant Scene: Munster's Brunacci among 'Check Please!' finalists

Noted chef and truffle king Frank Brunacci has a shot at being the next host of WTTW's show "Check, Please!"

Restaurant Scene: St. Pat's festivities and Three Floyds

Luck of the Irish in Crown Point

Restaurant Scene: Mark St. Pat's Day with food and drink options

Don't forget to plan a visit to T. J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub at Star Plaza in Merrillville for St. Pat's Day.

Foodie Finds

The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured item. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week are forfeited. Last week's winner was Barb Haizlip of Highland.

Restaurant Scene: St. Patrick's Day feasting planned

It's prime time to start thinking about all things Irish on the culinary scene.

Foodie Finds

The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured item. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week are forfeited.