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CULINARY ADVENTURES

by choosing one of IFA’s culinary trails. As noted in the Wall Street Journal, IFA boasts the most culinary trails in America. Our 19 trails will lead you to discover the new and unique foods or old traditions through the Hoosier State! The most infamous and most popular trails are the “Hoosier Pie” and “Tenderloin Trails”. Happy Trails and Bon Appetite!

Our culinary trails will appease

the most persnickety foodies.

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If you’re looking for some of the best pork tenderloin in Indiana, go no further than Parke County! Here you’ll find everything from locally-sourced tenderloin at the farm-to-table Turkey Run Gas & Grill, to specially-seasoned and pounded to perfection sandwiches at longtime favorites Mecca Tavern and 36 Saloon. Dine al fresco at Tastee Freeze or take it to go by the nearby scenic Wabash River. Head to Narrows located in historic Turkey Run State Park or at Under the Arch, you’ll enjoy country hometown atmosphere with great food. Parke County is just one community featuring some of the more than 35 locations on the trail severing this Indiana favorite.

Serving authentic Sicilian food, Procopio’s Pizza & Pasta is located in downtown Vincennes in a newly renovated a 100 year old building seating 139 people. Features include a rustic wine and beer bar, a party room for events and catering service. The menu ranges from authentic Sicilian pasta dishes to various types of pizza, famous stuffed pizza, salads and appetizers. A nice selection of wines, bottled and draft beers are offered. Procopio’s is only one of the more than 15 locations serving savory Italian dishes along the trail.

Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum, Columbus, Indiana has great ice cream, sodas, and food options like the gom sandwich. This fully refurbished 1900 ice cream parlor features double soda fountains, and covered in marble and stained glass. Enjoy music from the collection of music boxes including a Welte orchestrion. Zaharakos is just one of the twenty two assortment delights along the I Scream for Ice Cream Trail with ice cream parlors, drive-in and 50’s diner options.

Try a bison burger at Lafayette Brewing Company. The Duane Purvis Burger, (with Peanut Butter) is a hit at Triple XXX Family Restaurant or Route 66 Diner. Enjoy Sgt. Preston’s Patty Melt, on the patio! Vegetarian? Try the Spicy Black Bean Burger at EMT Food Truck! For a twist on the “dog” try O’Bryan’s Nine Irish Brother’s Bangers and Mashed. Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to several of the 49 eateries on this trail.

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PROCOPIO’S PIZZA AND PASTA IN VINCENNES

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Greater Lafayette’s only Vegetarian & Vegan Food Truck, serving up comfort food creations since 2012! Offering a signature menu of scratch made grilled waffle sandwiches, seasonal soups, gourmet veggie burgers, mac & cheese creations, freshly prepared salads & more, plus a weekly seasonal menu of specials crafted with fresh locally sourced produce.EMT Food Truck is just one of 42 stops on the trail.

Pamper your taste buds! Portland, Indiana is home to one of East-Central Indiana’s finest candy-makers, Sharlette’s Fudgery & Candies. While visiting beautiful Portland, make sure that you to stop in and shop Sharlette’s large assortment of fresh, homemade fudge and cookies. Sharlette uses carefully selected, premier ingredients to produce over 15+ variations of fudge. While candy shopping, make sure to browse unique gifts that are also available at the candy shop. Sharlette’s is only one of the more than 20 locations featuring chocolate, candies and baked goods on this trail.

PARKE COUNTY

EMT FOOD TRUCK IN LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE

SHARLETTE’S FUDGERY & CANDIES IN PORTLAND

ZAHARAKOS ICE CREAM PARLOR IN COLUMBUS

FEATURING LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE

Nothing is as fun to share and enjoy as a generous slice of homemade pie. When the Blue Gate opened in Shipshewana it had only 50 seats, but after 32 years the little restaurant has become a cornerstone of Amish Country, popular because of its great food, pie and service. Dine on their famous fried chicken, fresh from the bakery bread and of course one of their 29 kinds of pie. The Blue Gate is just one of the more than 20 restaurants, diners, bakeries and cafes along the trail.

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BLUE GATE RESTAURANT IN SHIPSHEWANA

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Beer and pizza aficionados, who want to don’t have far to travel to visit the nation’s top small brewpub don’t have far to travel — it’s just a few blocks north of downtown Columbus, Indiana, ZwanzigZ Pizza and Brewery. Named the country’s Small Brewpub and Small Brewer of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver in 2016. While in Columbus visit two more of Indiana’s Spirited Brews: 450 North Brewing Company at Simmons Winery featuring quarterly IPA series and Ganarly Grove hard ciders and Powerhouse Brewery at Columbus Bar try a Diesel Oil Stout. Columbus is just one community with great breweries and distilleries, there are over 15 locations on the trail.

Home to the The Hog Pit, Montezuma Grill, and Aaron’s Lakehouse, Parke County boasts big BBQ flavor with lots of personality. At the Hog Pit inside 36 Saloon, you’ll enjoy fresh, slow smoked meats with mesquite wood, served in a fun, decorative atmosphere. Or stop by the Montezuma Grill for a little Latin flair in your BBQ. Aaron’s Lakehouse is a tasty stop on the BBQ trail, and also features a delicious salad bar and eclectic menu with steak, pizza, seafood, and more. Parke County is just one community that has one or more of the more than 10 mouth watering BBQ locations on the trail.

Just Cruisin’ to Madison County where you’ll find four places that will transport you back to the 50’s & 60’s drive-ins. Jimmie’s Dairy Bar offers their tangerine shake & BBQ sloppy joe’s; the 29-seat Lemon Drop has been voted as having Madison County’s “Best French Fries,” which go great with their breaded pork tenderloin sandwich or onion burgers. Frazier’s Dairy Maid (seasonal) is one busy place on a hot summer day, known for their flurries, twist cones and sundaes. Gene’s Root Beer (seasonal) has a secret recipe root beer only available at your car window, comes in a frosted mug with free refills, and is great with a coney dog! All locations have menu items you’ll remember. Madison County is just one community with one or more of the over 15 family favorite diners and drive ins.

CHECK OUT ALL THESE PLUS OTHER GREAT TRAILS: Coffee & Tea Room Trail, Farm to Table Trail, Here Fishy Fishy Trail, Savor the Flavor Trail,

Wine Wine Anytime Trail and the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Trail at

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Whether you’re looking for a cup of coffee, a quick—or leisurely—delicious breakfast creation, look no further than some of our popular restaurants in Madison County. Try the fresh and flavorful donuts at Quack Daddy’s, bacon and eggs at Anita’s Kitchen, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy at Bobber’s Café at Shadyside, pancakes and omelets at The Toast, or classic breakfast skillets at Bill & Gloria Gaither’s Pure & Simple Café. Each restaurant offers their own take on your favorite breakfast! Madison County is just one community with wonderful breakfast locations, there are over 20 locations on the trail.

ZWANZIGZ IN COLUMBUS

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As the second oldest national brand of root beer in the U.S. dating back to 1895, the Triple XXX premium Root Beer is made with the original recipe using pure cane sugar, real vanilla and botanical flavors along with being gluten and caffeine free. At the Triple XXX Family Restaurant it’s served in a cold frosty mug or glass bottle with one of their award winning “chop steak” 100% sirloin burgers. Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with their famous peanut butter burger, grilled pork tenderloins, pulled pork BBQ, served all day breakfasts and chili, it’s no wonder ESPN, Big-Ten Network and USA to name a few, have all voted them the best. Triple XXX is just one of the more than 10 great locations serving handcrafted sodas and soda syrups on the trail.

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The Homestretch Steakhouse at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is truly the best-kept secret in the Indianapolis area. Enjoy gourmet starters like classic shrimp cocktail, a lump crab tower, steakhouse bruschetta or our newest addition, Angell’d Eggs. Explore signature seafood selections from jumbo cold water lobster tail to a perfectly grilled steak or prime pork chop served with apple-walnut chutney and cranberry paint. The Homestretch Steakhouse is undeniably an experience unlike any other. Homestretch Steakhouse is only one of more than 25 delectable fine dining establishments on the trail.

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HOMESTRETCH STEAKHOUSE AT HOOSIER PARK IN ANDERSON

TRIPLE XXX ROOT BEER AND FAMILY RESTAURANT IN WEST LAFAYETTE

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