From the category archives:

Restaurants

Hacienda, A Fiesta Every Night

by Tracy Molnar on January 22, 2007

The South Bend Area’s staple for Mexican food is Hacienda. They boast multiple locations - 12 in Indiana and Soutwest Michigan - and have either remodeled or rebuilt many of them in the last few years. While the newly clad décor and themes are nice, I prefer the original location in the 100 Center. It [...]

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The décor of the Main Street Grille compares with that of the area’s other upscale restaurants - sheik yet small and cozy. Its small dining room offers booths and tables and a full bar with a number of wines and high-end liquors. The food, however doesn’t match the setting. My party of three ordered Cheese [...]

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Top Ten Things To Do in South Bend

by Nick Molnar on December 20, 2006

Visit Notre Dame:
Go for the tailgating and a football game. Or go for another sport – many are free and fun and very successful, including women’s basketball and soccer. Go to jog almost two miles on a lake trail. Go to attend mass at the jaw dropping Basilica of the Sacred Heart, or just go [...]

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Photos From Around Michiana

by Nick Molnar on October 31, 2006

Follow this link to view a slideshow of the  Michiana photos that have appeared on the BendAreaBlog since its launch on April 11th.

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Ample Portions Anytime

by Tracy Molnar on August 31, 2006

They bill themselves as a family restaurant with a Greek flair, but the menu at Nick’s Patio is book-length and offers something for most any taste. The décor is nothing to write home about but the portions don’t leave room for dessert – you might try sharing a meal so you can split a piece [...]

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