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The Homestead Buttery and Bakery in Remington, Indiana is Homemade Heaven

Jessica Nunemaker — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:16:21 +0000

After Rensselaer Adventures deemed The Homestead Buttery and Bakery in Remington, Indiana somewhere I would definitely enjoy, well, how could I not go? I considered it my duty to not only eat lunch at the Homestead but also dessert!

I had to have my customary Reuben Sandwich and hubs ordered the Homestead Stack. At the The Homestead Buttery and Bakery, everything is homemade and it shows – our sandwiches were so delicious we couldn’t stop making yummy noises!

I don’t know what kind of bread it was but it was so flavorful! You can kind of see from the photo on the left how it has little flecks of herbs in it – well, what you can’t see is how absolutely wonderful they went together! This is definitely in the running for Best Reuben Sandwich!

We also had a root beer float, which was silly of us, because we had to get pie, too! Wednesday is pie day at the The Homestead Buttery and Bakery in Remington, Indiana – and, seriously, who can say no to a case of nummy looking, fresh-baked pie? We definitely can’t!

What’s fun about this place is that they don’t just stop at the whole bakery/cafe part – they also sell bulk baking goods, dry goods, food, home decor, and have plenty of take home casseroles, cookies, whole pies, and more in their freezer case! Anyone can bring home a piece of little Remington, Indiana!

Back to the pie — I love Lemon Cream Pie (it’s one of my absolute favorites – I prefer it to Lemon Meringue) and the The Homestead Buttery and Bakery’s Lemon Cream Pie was the best one I have ever had.

There is no kidding around with a statement like that! The crust was perfection and the filling was the ultimate complement – a perfect balance of sweet and slightly sour.

I admit I ordered a whole pie just to share – and they also agreed: best they ever had!

Hubs ordered the Chocolate Cream Pie and it was good, too. I’m not as big a fan of that kind but he devoured it pretty quickly while groaning about being full. Oh, the sacrifices we make for little Indiana!

They do have quite the menu at The Homestead Buttery and Bakery – there’s close to twenty pies on the menu (not all available at once, of course), as well as breads, rolls, muffins, cookies (I’ve heard the Snickerdoodles are good but they didn’t have any when I was there, unfortunately – cookie day is Thursday). They make cakes, too but those do have to be pre-ordered.

Remington, Indiana residents are so incredibly lucky to have the The Homestead Butter and Bakery in their town! Judging from all the people who made their way in and out while we were there – they will be in town for a long, long time.

There are loads more photos where these came from! Check them out on my Flickr Page.

The Homestead Buttery and Bakery
36 S Ohio St PO Box 221
Remington, IN 47977
219.261.2138
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9 – 4
Friday 6 – 9
Sunday and Monday Closed

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The Sandwich Shop — Sandwich Heaven in Delphi, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:30:23 +0000

We had already been to the Delphi, Indiana Stone House Restaurant and Bakery and we needed advice. We asked Jean, the friendly owner of Noble Bikes (right by the canal and, yes, I still need to write about her shop!) what other restaurant she recommends. Her answer? She said to try The Sandwich Shop because it has the best French fries in town — and an unusual layout.

Now, I admit, I have a thing for sandwiches. Some people could eat cereal 24/7 but me – I like bread, butter, and all the stuff that goes between.

Anyway, sandwich lover or not, The Sandwich Shop in Delphi proved to be just as unique as Jean mentioned! I am pretty sure I have never seen a setup quite like this!

You walk in and BAM! there’s the U-shaped counter four steps in front of you flanked by barstools. Three other tables dot the othertgrtgf corners but everything is no more than fifteen or so steps from the door. The person in the middle runs the show – taking orders, handling the register, serving food, and cooking it! Yes, this place is small! We were instantly intrigued.

So, we sit down. We were a little confused as to how to order – the setup is just that unusual, but, just so you know, you order right from your seat!

The cook/waiter/cashier mans the counter from the middle, taking your order right there! I ordered a Reuben Sandwich and potato salad (already forgetting about the fries advice!) and hubs got a burger and fries.

It was quite a wait but that’s what happens when everything is made fresh. When an order is up, the cook/waitress pops it on the counter close to you so you can grab it. Neat, huh?

Looking at hubs plate I was jealous – how did I forget to order fries? Good thing I make him share. But, I will say that the Reuben Sandwich at The Sandwich Shop in Delphi, Indiana is hands-down the best Reuben I have ever had – and you know how I like Reubens! I’m glad the food was great because the atmosphere was too!

First of all, the place was full of locals, and I mean FULL – there was never an empty seat for long, but what made this place a great gathering spot was the banter between the cook/waitress and all the regular customers.

Hubs leaned over at one point and said, “Roseanne!” Yes, the cook/waitress was sassy and fun and fast with the witty comebacks. You can imagine how surprised we were when we heard one of the regulars call her Rosie! What a coincidence!

The Sandwich Shop of Delphi, Indiana has atmosphere, good food, and plenty of sass to keep you entertained – like a slightly sarcastic (but definitely still family friendly) Mayberry. The only drawback (which probably won’t affect many of you) – we didn’t see a highchair so we were stuck holding the baby but, even so, we’d definitely go back!

Want more? Check out my Flickr Photostream!

The Sandwich Shop
112 E Main St
Delphi IN 46923
765.564.6252

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City Office and Pub: Food Fit for the Mayor

Jessica Nunemaker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:03 +0000

Ask someone in Rensselaer, Indiana where to head for lunch or dinner and you’ll probably hear “City Office and Pub” (if you are 18 and over, that is!)

City Pub, as locals call it, is known for a really nice, laid back atmosphere and great food – and judging from the steady flow of people coming through the doors – it looked like the Cheers of Rensselaer! Everyone seemed to know everyone else but that’s not exactly uncommon in a small town.

Wondering about the name? City Office and Pub is a bit unusual — but once upon a time, the pub also housed the Mayor’s office! Talk about job perks! It’s kind of a tradition in the area for the just turned 18 year old to accompany their parents to City Office and Pub for a nice celebratory dinner.

The building is filled with beautiful woodwork (gorgeous bar!), photos of Rensselaer, Indiana in its early days, and daily specials. We ordered a cheeseburger with Swiss and Fries (hubs) and a Reuben Sandwich with Fries (me). As you can see from the photos – they were good!

What you don’t see in the photo? The awesome Spicy Bloody Mary hubs and I had before ordering. I’ve never had it served with a pickle and olive before but, yeah, that olive was GOOD! Who needs celery?

City Office and Pub
114 S Van Rensselaer St.
Rensselaer IN 47978
219.866.9916

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