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Beloved Three Oaks pizza spot is closing

Beloved Three Oaks pizza spot is closing

Patellie’s, which has been serving up superb New York-style pizza to fans since 2017, will close at the end of the month.

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December 16, 2025December 16, 2025
Coffee shop opens in historic diner

Coffee shop opens in historic diner

Brew Box, a coffee and sandwich shop, has opened in what was once the M&M Diner in Michigan City.

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December 7, 2025December 9, 2025
Where The Diva shops for the holidays

Where The Diva shops for the holidays

We don’t need to tell you that shopping local is the right thing to do, do we?

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November 29, 2025November 29, 2025
The best off-season restaurant deals

The best off-season restaurant deals

Happy hours, prix-fixe menus and more: Our roundup of discounted food and drink at local restaurants.

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November 21, 2025December 2, 2025
A popular Michigan City steakhouse reopens

A popular Michigan City steakhouse reopens

Patrick’s, long a fixture in Michigan City as an old-school steakhouse joint, is now open 5 days a week.

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November 17, 2025November 17, 2025
Some of the nation’s hottest chefs are coming to New Buffalo

Some of the nation’s hottest chefs are coming to New Buffalo

Post Boy, the innovative New Buffalo restaurant that just celebrated one year in business, is hosting the dinners.

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November 10, 2025November 10, 2025
Design ideas from a Harbor Country house tour

Design ideas from a Harbor Country house tour

Design for Dignity’s KitchenWalk provided lots of inspiration for anyone who’s into architecture and home decor.

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November 5, 2025November 6, 2025
A great fall drive and short hike

A great fall drive and short hike

Don’t delay! We only have a few more precious weeks to enjoy this gorgeous fall.

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October 29, 2025November 2, 2025
This restaurant on the lake is open year round

This restaurant on the lake is open year round

Jonna’s Beach Cafe and Bar in the Indiana Dunes State Park pavilion plans to stay open Wednesdays through Sundays.

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October 23, 2025December 12, 2025
The fate of Harbor Country’s popular seafood shop is up in the air

The fate of Harbor Country’s popular seafood shop is up in the air

Flagship’s many devoted fans were shocked to see that the owner was closing the Lakeside business.

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October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

Dunes Diva is your go-to guide for the best of Michiana and the Indiana Dunes area. From the newest restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries to architectural gems, cool houses for sale, scenic hikes, and insider tips, everything you need to explore this beautiful region like a local is here, brought to you by Jan Parr, a former Chicago journalist. And if you are a local, you might also learn a thing or two.

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