On February 10 2024, I came by the pop up event in Van Wert Warehouse. Plenty of people were there,…read morebut there was a line for those at the booth for Crumbly Creations. I like to avoid crowds, so i waited for them to go to other shops. It was thus the last of the pop up stores I went to. There were all manner of cookies to buy, I went from thinking about buying one to ending up buying a dozen for my family and I to try out. Our favorites ended up being chocolate chip, sugar cookie, salted caramel, and the smore cookies. Omg let me tell you, these are the best cookies we ever had anywhere!!! I heard they will be appearing at another pop up event once again in the Van Wert Warehouse on March 30. I will be there to get some more cookies!!!! They are the best! If you're in the area, get some of these amazing and delicious cookies!

Ordered carry out from a cheery worker. The deep dish was so good. It's clear the crust is…read morehomemade. Great flavor. We also ordered "regular" pizza that was also tasty! And the breadsticks were super. Again, made in house, not the processed version other places offer. Deep dish is generally more expensive and it does take longer. But Worth it !

Yummy pizza! First time at this local restaurant tonight and was very impressed. The deep dish…read morepizza was well worth the wait and is the best deep dish pizza we've ever had (including the nearby sports bar that everyone raves about and a few Chicago pizza places). The regular crust is also made in store and was delicious. Not cheap, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was nothing to get excited about, but the pizza was worth it. Can't wait to go back!

Back on February 10, 2024 Reckless Wordworx was one of the pop up shops/booths at the Van Wert…read moreWarehouse. They seek to sell woodwork carvings, pens, personalized tumblers, hats and other gifts. While looking at their items, I noticed their pens were really cool and one was a dunkin donuts pen. I had been meaning to send my bestie a gift and I thought it was perfect to send to her as she is obsessed with dunkin. I ended up making her a complete Dunkin care package and it all started from a purchase of a pen at this pop up store. Think it's a great place for gift ideas, obviously! I definitely recommend this store!

Shorty's Steakhouse (Garrett, Indiana) - looking for a unique steakhouse, not too far outside Fort…read moreWayne? Shorty's is one of the Salvatori's Restaurant Group offerings that is located on Main Street in Garrett. Head north on 327 to the downtown area. Shorty's is set in a small and older building located on the east side of the road. You will need to park on the street - which isn't an issue in Garrett. As I said... Shorty's is a smaller venue. The building holds about 10 people at the bar and 90 inside dinners. The outdoor patio appears to seat about 50 people. Shorty's is always busy - especially on Friday/Saturday nights. So, make a reservation via their website. The larger side room can hold bigger groups of 8-14 people. Otherwise you are limited to a table of four. Upon entering the restaurant you will quickly encounter the host stand right at the door. There is no real foyer area to wait for your table. You may feel uncomfortably close to a stranger if things are backed up. The bar area is one of the first things you see. Legend has it that this bar was relocated from a Chicago area business who had it installed in around the time the 1893 World's Fair was in Chicago. The bar wood work, design and finishing are gorgeous! Very inviting. The older part of restaurant retains the decor of the old building - attractive dark wood interiors/fixtures, green plaster ceilings and hardwood floors. All are very comfortable and welcoming. The host and service team were very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of help to hustle drink orders, refills and follow up. The kitchen is very small. Food orders may take a bit of time when they are busy. So be prepared to relax, enjoy a bar drink, converse and admire the renovations. Shorty's has a decent variety to offer on their smaller food and drink menus. They are more than just steaks. In general, most items are a bit pricey...but probably normal for most area steakhouses. Here is a run down of the food we ordered: -Table Bread: nothing to special; white bread roll with a firm exterior and soft inside with basic butter; tasted like it was freshly baked -House Salad: nice sized salad with a fresh taste and ingredients; several side vegetables and cheese to dress up/accent the salad; the honey mustard dressing tasted familiar - probably not made in house -Crab Cakes: my wife loved her crab cakes; tender, full of crab and seafood tastes; nicely grilled exterior -Prime Rib & Baked Potato: delicious taste, tender and smaller amounts of fat; my medium rare request seemed to be more medium as I didn't see much pink coloring; the real horseradish lacked the usual bold kick that I except. The potato was baked perfectly and accented with the usual dollops of smooth butter and sour cream. Good steakhouse choice. Overall, Shorty's offers good food & drink selections in a unique setting. Remember, Shorty's is a very popular place and fills up quickly. Therefore, plan ahead and make a reservation. Shorty's is definitely worth a trip to Garrett to give them a try.

Stopped in Monday night for dinner with the team, some of the guys said they hadn't been since a…read morefire broke out and was impressed with the expansion. Delaney took great care of us and offered us bread and butter, I was a little disappointed b/c they were not warm and had a slight stale taste to them. I opted for their crab cakes and their parm dirty rice, I enjoyed my meal and I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

I do not own a dog, I have a cat. So when I saw Healthy Dog Treats and Toys at the pop up event at…read moreVan Wert's The Warehouse, I originally skipped them over. I found something great to give as a gift for my bestie at another store at this pop up event, which caused me to buy from Healthy Dog. Why? Because my bestie had a dog, a wonderful one called Elvis. I thought, let's send him a gift too! So i spoke with the business owners about what they were selling and how their treats are healthy and dogs love them. I noticed a bag which were Apple Stix. I said perfect!!!! I bought a bad to send to my bestie. She said Elvis absolutely loved them! I was very happy with this purchase!

At a pop up event at the Van Wert Warehouse on March 30, i came by a booth for the Bless Me Candle…read moreCompany. I love candles and aromatherapy. Regularly burning one every weekend. I smelled each of the candles for sale and they all smelled heavenly. I chose two to take home, which were Magnolia and Caribbean Teakwood. I was very happy with my purchase. They also had room sprays for sale, but I did not buy that. Great business, and if you like candles, I would recommend this company!

From the owner: Bless Me Candle Co by JMI offers home made hand poured 100% soy wax candles and wax melts as well…read moreas hand poured non-toxic room sprays and car diffusers. We are family owned

During the pop-up event at Van Wert's The Warehouse on February 10, 2024, i stopped by a booth for…read moreFeeding Frenzy Cookies. My family and I love cookies! Then again... who doesn't?!?!? The cookies are beautiful! They are practically works of art, almost makes you feel bad eating them! We bought a few to eat later at home. I think they would make a great gift to someone... or maybe to yourself, I do not judge! You should try some!!!

We had reservations for 4 on Wednesday night…read more We were seated quickly and our server came by to take our drink orders. I had a B.A. Smoke on the Water. It's very unique with a smoky flavor. We started with a couple appetizers, the Smoked Gouda Crab Dip and Shrimp Cocktail. Both were delicious. For dinner my wife had the Pan Seared Salmon and I had the Chilean Sea Bass. Maybe the best I have ever had. Buttery and flaky and the Risotto was excellent. For dessert we had the Carrot Cake and Cheesecake with Berry Sauce. Both were phenomenal. Our server did a great job taking care of us. It was pretty loud so we did have a little trouble hearing each other at our table. There were two large parties close to us.

Today was Husband's birthday so I surprised him with a meal at Baker Street. We have been once…read morebefore and that's been a few years. I remembered it was good but today..? We were seated immediately. Nice corner booth. It was nearly empty so we had a very quiet, romantic atmosphere for his Birthday Meal. Our server, Megan, was very friendly and on top of things. We ordered crab cakes for an app as well as a cup of French onion soup each. We could make a meal on that alone. The crab cakes were fantastic and the French onion soup was to die for. INCREDIBLE! The pretzel bread with cinnamon butter is very tasty. The butter is so soft and filled with cinnamon. We then ordered the filet medallions with wild mushroom risotto. We love our steaks medium rare. These were cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth goodness! The seasoning was amazing! Very delicious. The only issue was the one long strand of hair on the edge of my plate. I spoke to the server about it to make sure better care is taken in food prep in the kitchen. She said she'd talk to the manager. Husband received a free birthday dessert. He chose the warm carrot cake drizzled with caramel and walnuts with cinnamon ice cream. It was moist and so delicious. The birthday candle was a nice added bonus. Will definitely be back!