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Consignment stores leaving New Buffalo

Consignment stores leaving New Buffalo

Posh is moving to downtown St. Joseph. Peace Consignment is looking for a new space. Never fear: I’ve got other consignment options for you.

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March 26, 2026March 29, 2026
A new spot for easy-drinking beers

A new spot for easy-drinking beers

Mangata is a sister operation to Transient Brewing in Bridgman. It’s serving up easy-drinking pilsners, lagers and Belgian ales.

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March 18, 2026
A new gift shop in Michigan City

A new gift shop in Michigan City

At Wren on Wabash, housed in a cute cottage across from the outlet mall, a native daughter stocks something for everyone.

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March 8, 2026March 8, 2026
Rio’s opening expanded restaurant in New Buffalo

Rio’s opening expanded restaurant in New Buffalo

The long-time favorite’s new spot will have indoor seating. Plus, I round up a selection of other Mexican options in the area.

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March 1, 2026March 1, 2026
A new Indian grocery, the only one for miles around

A new Indian grocery, the only one for miles around

The owners of India House in Michigan City have expanded what was a few shelves of staples into a full-fledged market. You’d have to drive to South Bend or Merrillville to find anything like it.

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February 20, 2026
The Dunes two parks, explained

The Dunes two parks, explained

The Indiana Dunes National Park Visitor Center has gotten a refresh and now includes an outpost of the region’s hippest coffee shop, Fluid.

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February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Look inside a stunning restored midcentury in Long Beach

Look inside a stunning restored midcentury in Long Beach

An Indianapolis architect stumbled on a midcentury home unlike anything he’d ever seen. It had views of Lake Michigan and needed some serious love. He gave it a new life.

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February 2, 2026February 4, 2026
A new consignment and makers shop in Bridgman

A new consignment and makers shop in Bridgman

Between Friends. which opened today, carries arts and crafts items and well as a small selection of consigned women’s apparel and accessories.

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January 24, 2026January 25, 2026
Here’s where to cozy up to a fireplace

Here’s where to cozy up to a fireplace

What makes winter more bearable—pleasant, even—is a drink and a roaring fire.

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January 16, 2026
Michigan City is the star of this new indy film

Michigan City is the star of this new indy film

“Bulls,” a new independent film, was shot entirely in Michigan City. The movie opens Friday.

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January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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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