Hooch and Nosh

10/20/2026

When was the last time you went shopping in downtown Warsaw?

From clothing boutiques and home décor to specialty shops, unique gifts, and a few hidden gems, there's more to discover than you might think.

We've put together a guide to shopping in downtown Warsaw, featuring locally-owned businesses worth checking out.

Take a look, and tell us: What's your favorite place to shop downtown? Did we miss any?

Updated October 2026 The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Downtown Warsaw, Indiana Looking for a little retail therapy? Downtown Warsaw has you covered. From locally owned clothing boutiques and specialty shops to home furnishings, unique gifts, and a few places you might not even know existed, there.....

10/01/2026

Big changes are coming to The Village at Winona.

After three years, Social Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop has new owners and will soon have a new name: The Villa Sweets + Eats.

So what’s changing? What’s staying? And who’s taking over?

You'll have to read the article to find out. :-)

There’s a change coming to the Village at Winona, but don’t worry. The ice cream isn’t going anywhere. After three years of serving hand-dipped ice cream, sandwiches and plenty of treats from its spot in the Village at Winona, Social Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop has been sold to the team behind...

07/16/2026

Warsaw's Pina & Coconut delivered a delicious meal ... with just one tiny thing to be aware of before you go.

Finding authentic Caribbean food in northern Indiana isn’t exactly easy. So when Piña & Coconut relocated to the former Yamato Steakhouse building in Warsaw, it immediately landed on my list of places to try. My family finally made it over for dinner recently, and I walked away with one clear tak...

06/18/2026

Always a fun time when we visit Rocksteady.

05/21/2026

Be still my beating heart.

For longtime fans of Oku Roji, a Japanese restaurant located in downtow Warsaw, Indiana, there’s finally a little light at the end of the sushi-shaped tunnel. After months of wondering whether the beloved downtown Warsaw basement spot was gone for good, a new sign posted in the restaurant’s wind...

04/27/2026

Stopped by to check out the new location for The River Coffeehouse in downtown Warsaw. In case you didn't know, it's now located at Generous Coffee (121 W. Center).

04/23/2026

You can "go real slow" in the newly renovated/redesigned Kelly Park. In fact, we would encourage it! 😉

04/22/2026

South side people… this one’s for you.
Coffee runs just got easier. Dinner plans too.
👉 Full story in the link

Which one are you most excited for?

Big Things Brewing on Warsaw’s South Side: Coffee, Meat, and a Whole Lot of Convenience   If you live on the south side of Warsaw, you know the drill. Morning starts fast. Kids out the door. Backpack check. Quick glance at the clock. And somewhere in there, you’re debating whether coffee is wor...

03/26/2026

Hot take: your kid doesn’t need another tournament. They need something like this. Dodgeball. Soccer. Basketball. Kickball. No pressure, just play.

Oh… and adults can join this year too.

Yeah, we’re in.

Every parent says they want their kids off screens and doing something active. This is that something. The Agaitas Athlete Games isn’t your typical tournament. No long waits. No standing around for one game. No overthinking it. You grab a team. You show up. You play a bunch of different games. You...