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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Restaurant Scene: St. Patrick's Day feasting planned

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

Restaurant Scene: Dine with the Chefs at gala

One of the most popular food fundraisers in the region is coming up soon.

Restaurant Scene: Siam Marina closing in Calumet City

Big News for Siam Marina

Restaurant Scene: Valentine's specials, heart-shaped pizza and paczki

Looking for a place to take your Valentine? Make plans for the "Saint Valentine's Day Dinner" Feb. 14 at T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave.

Restaurant Scene: Celebrate with Big Game party fare

Super Bowl at The Venue

Restaurant Scene: Contest, Super Bowl and charity on the menu

Try your luck at an upcoming contest. The owners of Good to Go by Lucrezia, 420 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton, will present a "Guess the Weight of the Big Cheese" contest between Jan. 19 and Feb. 2.

Restaurant Scene: Region chefs to gather for annual dinner

Some of the top chefs in the region will gather for the ACF Chefs of NWI's annual Chef of the Year dinner reception at 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at Youche Country Club, 2301 W. 129th Place, Crown Point.

Restaurant Scene: Restaurant anniversaries, openings, and wine

Cherry Tree Cafe and Restaurant, 1312 N. Main St., in Crown Point, will celebrate its first anniversary next week.

Restaurant Scene: Teibel's dinner rolls hot from the oven

I was reminded of the great Teibel's dinner roll tradition last week while holiday grocery shopping with my friend at a Jewel Food Store in Burbank, Ill.