Like siblings in a family, two of West Lafayette’s Japanese dining restaurants share a common heritage but shine in their own ways. Sakanaya and Sakanaya Izakaya offer their own unique personality, menu, and dining experience. Purdue University Student, Mackenzie Larson, shares this blog. This…
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Per the menu: aura is “the invisible energy field that radiates around every person, place, and thing, like a personal glow that reveals your inner world.” If you’re brushed up on the reviews thus far, you’re familiar with this location. Like a cat, this place has lived many lives! The same arena…
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We all know the feeling when your sweet tooth kicks in and you need something specific . Not just “something sweet,” but homemade chocolate that reminds you of your grandma, new candy you’ve seen on TikTok you really want to try, or maybe even just a fountain soda paired with a little bit of…
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The Dining Divas & Dudes ventured out again to high-rise land near the Purdue campus to sample Po-Cha, a Korean restaurant nestled between Sakinaya Purdue and Cube Market, a trio of Asian destinations at the base of the Verve luxury student apartment building at 150 S Chauncey. These three are part…
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As a senior here at Purdue, there aren’t many restaurants that create a nostalgic feeling of being at Purdue for me, except for one. Whenever I’m away from West Lafayette, even when I was overseas this summer, I was homesick for the ultimate Purdue staple: Nine Irish Brothers. Purdue University…
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As a college student, one of the most common things I hear from friends is how much they miss home-cooked meals. Luckily, here in Greater Lafayette, there are plenty of diners that serve just what we’re looking for. A 1950s inspired diner? We got it! Homemade pies you can’t get anywhere else? We…
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Lily’s Diner, named after the owner’s daughter, can be found on the ever-expanding south side of town, at the corner of Veterans Memorial and Concord road. They offer an expansive menu that features all day breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a daily rotation of specials. The customer service is…
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"Daily Grind" For those who believe the perfect cup of coffee is more than just a caffeine fix, this trail is brewed for you. From cozy neighborhood cafés to artisan roasters, Lafayette–West Lafayette is full of spots pouring lattes, americanos, cold brews, and everything in between. Whether you’re…
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Meet Nyssa, the new owner and heart behind Wildcat Creek Winery in Greater Lafayette. She recently purchased Wildcat Creek Winery. We met up with Nyssa and asked her to share her story. Discover her passion for Indiana wine! How long have you been with Wildcat Creek Winery? Why did you decide to…
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Tucked under a high rise off State Street west of campus (isn’t everything tucked under a high rise in WL these days?!) is a new Thai restaurant, Kinn Thai, at 100 Foundry Dr, Ste 17. According to google, Kinn means “to eat” in Thailand, and eat is just what the Dining Divas & Dudes did. Kinn Thai…
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