I always want to go to the Three Rivers Festival. After 8 years in Florid, I found that the…read morefestival has NO plan for handicap and disabled people. the parking lots and garages are so far from the places people want to go it becomes a big chore. I'm disables and some how I walked from Fourth St to Junk Food Alley. very disappointed that the Marketplace wasn't open on Thursday. How are those people supposed to make they're money on just the weekend!? My idea is to have a place for people to Drop off handicap people, then go find a place to park, and be able to pick them up at drop off point. we ended up getting picked up in the delivery lanes that were blocked off. Worked out well for us, but it needs to be for all!! I feel you're not accommodating the disabled and handicap people very well!

Wedged between Emma's Cookie Kitchen and Timmy's barbecue stand - and all the wafting greasiness…read morethat each Junk Food Alley vendor radiated - Mayor Tom Henry was pried away from his lemon shake-up Friday morning to commence the 43rd annual Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival. Snipping the red kickoff ribbon alongside festival workers and Executive Director Jack Hammer, Henry praised the yearly celebration as a transformative city staple. He recalled the festival's first run in 1969, when it was stationed along Columbia Street and mostly intended for business promotion. "Look what it has evolved to over the past 40 years - 500,000 people come into Fort Wayne every year and see what it has to offer," Henry said. He touted the nine-day event as helping "citizens rediscover Fort Wayne" who may take for granted the city's attractions. Now, the festival represents the intersection of proud heritage and forward-thinking development, Hammer added. He said selecting his most anticipated event is like choosing "which daughter I love more." Hammer eventually admitted RiverGames and International Village - two former offerings returning after brief hiatuses - will aid in breathing a "new life and new birth" into the usual lineup. For Henry, the lingering question had a more decisive response: He cited the Bed Race and the inventive methods teams employ to meet contest requirements as a personal delight. Of course, the mayor, who had to trade a fresh lemon shake-up and clamshell container of homemade sweets for the ribbon-cutting shears, also favors another festival essential. "We're standing at it - the nutritious food alley," Henry said. "This is always the fun place to be.

Absolutely LOVE the food. Customer service is always amazing. I have enjoyed everything Ive tried…read more One of the few restaurants we go to where I have to chose between options I like. Have recommended and would recommend fat pig to anyone i know

I ate from this food truck at the 2021 United Way Fiesta Fun Friday event in Van Wert, OH. It was…read moreone of a number of food trucks there, but i decided to get food from here because i wanted some good bbq! I ordered their ribs and they certainly did not disappoint! First it was a thick slab of ribs! They used dry rub instead of sauce... which was great considering the event didn't have much in the way of napkins. They were flavorful and juicy. The food truck staff were also very efficient... the line was pretty long and they were hustling. The wait was pretty short. My only real gripe is that i wish they would have sold fries instead of chips. They only sides they had was potato salad, chips and coleslaw... and im not a fan of coleslaw or potato salad. Wonderful meal, though!

Terrible got it to go no sauce hardly on anything. Told them I was gluten-free could I just get the…read moresauce on the side? Poor kid said no my boss says I can't do that so he put it on the hotdog and there was none on there hardly not even enough to transfer it to my gluten free bun for one dog and I got two. My husband's hotdog hardly had any sauce. The hotdog's looked disgusting sad not sure what happened to the place because it used to be really good. Sadly I will not be back.

this was my first time trying there food , and it wasn't the greatest , I've had better this one…read morewasn't that good , great people and service and everything ! food was nice and hot but there's barely any taste in the food only thing I tasted was the mustard and onions but nothing from the coney sauce

Fresh, tasty, and a great chicken dinner We had the pollo…read moreloco dinner, it's like a grilled chicken in a very tasty sauce, not hot or spicy just lots of taste..not greasy..not like the stuff you buy at the famous chicken places This should be the place for saying " finger lickin good" We also really liked the beans, in Texas we call them charro beans, very good flavor Will go back and take a few friends, the chicken is worth the visit

Big fan of Ragin Cajun!…read more It's always a good day when I am able to catch the truck downtown or at one of the many places it parks at around Fort Wayne. They typically have a line, which speaks to how great the food is! You are always greeted with a smile and they are able to get you your food in a jiffy. A few of my favorites from the menu include the catfish po'boy and the jambalaya. The food is always fresh and has great flavor. Not to mention they give you great portions and you won't be hungry after. Looking for a great food truck? Ragin Cajun is it!

Wow what a great event today in Fort Wayne at NAI Harding Dahm. Big John showed up with his wife…read moreand big red truck. He served Jambalaya, Soft Shell Crab & Catfish Po Boy, Shrimp Tacos. All fifty guests could not stop talking about the authenticity of the Louisiana like meal. I'm trying to figure a way to have them at my next event, problem is I live in Chicago.

The barbecue brisket sandwich is very good!! In fact, everything on the menu is excellentread more

Although they might have good food here, the staff are not people conscious at all. There is an…read moreolder woman there, don't know if she is the owner or not, but I have not seen her smile at all in my times that I have been there. I got to witness how she treated a Doordash delivery person the other day. She was very rude to him. There were two customers when she had an order to be delivered, and she told him to hurry up after he had waited more than 15 minutes for the order. She placed the order on the counter opposite the register counter. The delivery person had to take a picture and I heard him say that if she put it down, he would take the picture and then she could wait on the customers. She proceeded to take the finished order and put it behind the register counter. It seemed like the delivery person wanted to help, but she did not help out the delivery person at all, and then proceeded to make him wait! I saw the delivery person leave without taking the order... By the way, I was at the counter for more than 15 minutes with the call in order. Like I said, they might have good food, but you're going to have to wait for your order to be finished. And don't expect a smile or a friendly conversation... I have gone to Moncho's restaurant, and there are people treat you well and have great food too. I would suggest going there instead!

I've been to USM several times and realized I have not done a review…read more.. USM is such a cool concept and has so much potential, but it's just never busy... It definitely has that big city market feel, but I just don't know if it's gonna work for FW? It's a well decorated place with eclectic vibes and a few nice shops/vendors. The problem imo has been that the vendors turn over so fast and never seem to make it... Whether it's overly expensive rent, not enough foot traffic, or it being on the edge of the sketchy part of town, I suspect USM has an uphill battle to really "make it" - Sure hope the place succeeds because it's got a ton of potential. If visiting, recommend the lil Thai vendor or Johnny Ox Pizza... Two of the better places at USM.

This place is amazing. We visited on a Friday evening and tried to visit as many of the vendors as…read morewe could. First, we got kids meals at Buyamba Sandwich Company, located in the west hall portion of the market. Kids meals are either a turkey and cheese sandwich or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, plus chips, fruit snacks and a Capri Sun. Pretty much everything that a child could want for a meal, and my kids were more than satisfied. Next, we got a couple of drinks at The Charlie Horse, one of the bars. They have Sun King beer on tap, but I think that was the only local beer. It's difficult for me to pass up Korean food when I see it, so I decided my meal would be bibimbap from Seoul Garden. I got my bibimbap with beef, a lot of gochujang with a fried egg on top. The vegetables were cooked but still crunchy, and everything was great. We also got a burrito from Pikoso, and that was great, too. I don't have much to say about it because I didn't get to taste it, but I was told it was tasty. Lastly, we got scoops of ice cream at Local Apple Cart, which is a little stand that makes its ice cream with locally grown fruit. I got a scoop of vanilla and the blueberry ice cream, which was super purple and vibrant. A couple of things to note: There's one pizza joint in here (Johnny Ox Pizzeria) and they only sell pizza by the slice during lunch, and full pizzas during dinner time. That was a bummer because we really wanted a slice, but we were foiled. The pizzas are huge, too. Most of the merchants in the east hall were closed, which was a bummer. These included the fresh food market, a seafood and meat market, and an Amish deli and bakery. I was kind of surprised that they weren't open on a busy Friday, but so it goes. When we visited, there was a trivia game going on, which was neat. There is so much seating in this food hall. We sat upstairs, where we could get a good view of the bustling happenings down below. There are tables, but also chairs and a few couches. The lighting is nice and mellow, too, but the noise can get overwhelming because the hall is very tall and the sound carries. Plus, there was music playing, so it was pretty loud in there. At the entrance, be sure to look around you -- you'll see some really cool murals on the walls.

My family and I recently visited Bo Doogie's BBQ. BBQ is one of our favorite summertime meals, and…read morewhen it's done right, you really can't go wrong with good barbecue. We're always excited to try different BBQ spots because great barbecue has a way of bringing people together. There's just something about the smoky flavors, slow-cooked meats, and classic sides that makes it such a comforting and satisfying meal, especially during the summer months. Bo Doogie's BBQ definitely has that classic barbecue feel. The smell of BBQ alone gets your appetite going the moment you arrive. When the food came out, it had that rich, smoky aroma that you hope for when you're visiting a BBQ place. BBQ is one of those foods that's simple but when it's done well, it's absolutely delicious. It's a meal our whole family enjoys, and it's always fun finding new places that serve up good barbecue. Overall, if you're someone who enjoys classic barbecue flavors and a laid-back place to enjoy a meal with family, Bo Doogie's BBQ is worth stopping by to give it a try.

I loved Barbecue! I had burnt ends with collard greens and baked beans. So amazing! I highly…read morerecommend this eatery if you find yourself in Auburn Indiana!