Louie Wingz and Catfish has opened a new venue offering an expanded food menu and blues-themed live music. The new menu includes more than 20 flavors of wings, a variety of seafood, and Chicago-style meats.
In another development, Twisted Sugar, a Utah-founded chain, is replacing the former OrangeTheory Fitness location on E. Lincoln Highway 30 in Hobart. The sweet shop offers a variety of sodas and cookies with unique ingredients.
Albano’s Pasta Shop, a family business with a long history, is preparing to open in Merrillville, offering freshly made pasta, traditional Italian sandwiches, and home-cooked Italian specialties.
However, not all news on the local dining scene is positive.
Diversified dining offerings boost Northwest Indiana
Cabo’s Ice Cream, The Dish, and Ivy’s Bohemia House have all closed due to business difficulties. These establishments have expressed their appreciation to their loyal customers.
Despite these challenges, businesses such as Louie Wingz and Catfish, Twisted Sugar, and Albano’s Pasta Shop are finding innovative ways to overcome setbacks. Louie Wingz and Catfish are attracting customers with pop-up events and a diversified menu.
Despite being hit by the pandemic, Twisted Sugar has maintained a steady stream of customers with its unique cookies and sodas.
Albano’s Pasta Shop has responded to the trend for home cooking, reaching a new client base looking for high-quality ingredients for their own meals.
Despite current uncertainties, these businesses demonstrate that the Northwest Indiana food scene is surviving and thriving.
