elkhart county subdivisions llc: La Esperanza Mexican Cuisine, Elkhart, Indiana
- 04/05/14 03:05 AM
La Esperanza Mexican Cuisine,
Elkhart, Indiana.
If you like authentic Mexican Cuisine, treat yourself to La Esperanza, in Elkhart. They also offer take out and catering. Their menu is so big, you have to go in, to see all the possibilities. From Appetizers to house favorites to the daily specials, you need to just. try them. You will taste what I'm talking about.
Photos by Larry Johnston©
La Esperanza is centrally located for your convenience. Downtown, Elkhart, you can easily find them located at the corner of Prairie and Jackson Streets, or from the north, Johnson and Jackson. There is plenty of … (4 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Are You From Italy, France or Belguim? "APRIL FISH!"
- 03/31/14 12:13 AM
Are You From Italy, France or Belgium?
"APRIL FISH!"
On April 1st, each year, many parts of the world celebrates what we call April Fools Day, or All Fools Day. Some areas go to great lengths to fool or pull pranks on each other or even a whole community. What is the origin of April Fools Day? There are many different versions, but the answer is still out to lunch.
April Fools Day, is not a holiday, but traditionally, it is a day where people play tricks, or practical jokes on each other. For example: tell someone that their shoe is untied, so … (12 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Chubby Trout, If you're Fishing for a Great Place to Eat in Elkhart.
- 03/30/14 06:01 AM
The Chubby Trout
If You're Fishing for a Great Place to Eat in Elkhart!
If you are looking for fresh Seafood, Sushi and a full bar, The Chubby Trout is for you. Locally owned, it has become a favorite for the locals as well as the Interstate travelers. The Restaurant is located just south of the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90), at Cassopolis Street and County Road 6.
Stop by for lunch or dinner and have your favorite drinks or cocktails with friends at The Chubby Trout. They have a full bar. Offering fresh seafood, such as Lake perch, Walleye, Salmon, Rainbow … (10 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Wood N' Gage, Elkhart, is More Than a Coffee Shop.
- 03/30/14 01:53 AM
"Wood and Gage", Elkhart,
is More Than a Coffee Shop.
You can stop for coffee here, but look around. There is more than meets the eye. Bring your laptop, have some pie as Wood and Gage is Internet Friendly. Open for your morning coffee and pastries, or stop at lunch for Soups, or a salad. Be surprised with a home made dinner special of the day or just a sandwich fit for a king. Meet a friend or stop by to browse.
Wood and Gage is available for Private Dinners or Parties as they have seating up to 25. As you look around, … (4 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Original Vesuvio Pizza to Deliver Pizza Restaurant... to New Location!
- 03/30/14 01:04 AM
"Original" Vesuvio Pizza
to Deliver Pizza Restaurant....to New Location!
If you're used to going for pizza at the familiar looking restaurant, 1160 W. Bristol S. Elkhart, shown below, you might change your GPS to 201 W. Marion Street, downtown, Elkhart. Vesuvio's Original restaurant, serving Elkhart since 1980 is moving this Spring. Their new location is being changed to the corner of W.Marion S. and 2nd Street, across from the Elkhart Truth, When you call and place your order for pick up, make sure you're going to the right location.
Vesuvio's Pizza dough and bread is made daily and can be ordered regular … (4 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Happy's Country Kitchen, Home Cooking & Friendly Service, Elkhart, IN
- 03/29/14 11:54 AM
Happy's Kountry Kitchen,
Home Cooking & Friendly Service, Elkhart, IN
If you want fresh daily, home cooked meals, just like you remember when Grandma used to Cook, then you need to visit Happy's. Great portions fresh and made to order. I ate breakfast there just the other day and was impressed by the large portions at reasonable prices.
All their soups are homemade, many of the recipes are from family and friends. I wanted to order everything on the menu, including their desserts. Happy's Kountry Kitchen is located between State Road 19 and 933, west of Elkhart, just east of Osceola, in Elkhart … (8 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Let's Build a 4-Season Room Ourselves & Save! You're Going to What?
- 03/28/14 08:42 AM
Let's Build a 4-Season Room Ourselves & Save! You're Going to WHAT?
So you decided to add on to your existing home, and you're going to do it yourself? Let me suggest a few things, before you get yourself into trouble. I didn't mention, my wife and I did the remodeling here.
Here is a list of things to check, before you spend any money on materials.
1. Find out how much room you have, and what is allowed by law, to build on your property.
2. Where are you not allowed to build?
3. Where is the septic systems and how close … (10 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!!!
- 03/25/14 02:52 AM
What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!!!
My Buyer found a retail store For Sale, in an old established area of town and put an offer on it. The offer was close to the asking price, so the Seller accepted the offer. He had enough money to pay cash, but didn't have any left over, for the inventory and some updates, his wife wanted, as it was going to be her retail store. They decided to finance the money through their own bank and use the cash for updates and the inventory. The Bank eventually approved everything except for the environmental inspection, which they indicated that … (15 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Stacks Pancake House and Restaurant, Elkhart, IN, off CR 17 Stacks Up!
- 03/22/14 07:53 AM
Stacks Pancake House and Restaurant,
Elkhart, Indiana, off CR 17 Stacks up!
Early morning risers are finding their new and convenient Breakfast spot. Stacks opens at 5 am Monday thru Friday and is located at County Road 17 and Beck Drive, between the US 20 bi pass and the Indiana Toll Road I80/90 and just south of State Road 120. Plenty of parking and easy access from the highway makes Stacks a favorite in this area. Located on the east side of Elkhart, makes it localized for industrial workers of both Elkhart and Bristol as well as the 8 to … (17 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: What is the Cost of Doing Business?
- 03/22/14 12:04 AM
What is the Cost of Doing Business?
It's a happy day when someone calls you and wants you to list their home. When you arrive and eventually discuss what it is going to take to get the home, sales ready, that's when it gets interesting. The Sellers face turns into a frown and their disbelief comes out in force.
"We have to do all that?"
Wolfgang Von Johnston,"Wolfie"
The one thing that I am referring to is the "Cost of Doing Business". I mean Dog business. Of course, I am including all animals in this blog. Yes, Sellers are unaware of the … (72 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: "Great Wall", Chinese Restaurant, Ekhart, IN, for Lunch & Dinner
- 03/21/14 02:59 AM
"Great Wall", Chinese Restaurant, Elkhart, IN, for Lunch & Dinner
If you like Chinese cuisine, see for yourself, the personal attention and mouth watering dishes they have to offer. From hot tea to the fortune cookie, they have a full menu of great Chinese dishes. Below is a photo of the Sweet and Sour Chicken, that I ordered during my last visit. I had to take some home for another meal. "It was delicious twice."
Photos by Larry Johnston©
Sweet and Sour Chicken
The Great Wall is located by the intersection of Old US 20 and SR 19.
Stop in for Lunch or … (10 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: It's Official, Robin Red-breast says, "Spring is Here!" Chirp! Chirp!
- 03/20/14 03:38 AM
It's Official, Robin Red-breast says,
"Spring is Here!." Chirp! Chirp!
Well, It's been a long time coming, but when I woke up this morning with the sun shining and the birds chirping, I knew Spring has arrived. My Special messenger whistled at me from the branches of the tree just outside my door. (Well, not really whistled. More like Chirped Happily).
Photo by Larry Johnston©
There may not be leaves on the trees yet, but with the temps in the upper 40's and the snow leaving us, I know that on this first day of Spring, we made it through the … (16 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: I'll Put it up Against a Network Group Any Day of the Week!
- 03/19/14 07:15 AM
I'll Put it up Against a Network Group Any Day of the Week!
We have all heard of Network groups, where business professionals have weekly meetings and refer clients back and forth, based on their sphere of influence. Many of you attend these meetings. My wife and I have belonged to several of these groups. Most that attend, are small businesses just starting out. After several years of attending these groups, my wife has found something better.
While attending the groups, she has referred people to most of them, but has received very little or nothing in return. There are those that … (8 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Happy St.Patrick's Day! I Was Lucky to Find Active Rain!
- 03/17/14 12:56 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I Was Lucky to Find Active Rain.
I am not green with envy on this St. Patrick's Day, for those that have Millions of Points on Active Rain, because I know that it takes dedication to get there, but I was Lucky to have found Active Rain.
Illustration by Larry Johnston©
Thanks to my wife Evelyn, I am a member of Active Rain. When I was told about Active Rain, I looked at it, as a waste of valuable time and not making money. I was told about the point program and that some people have over … (16 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: You Take a Bath or Shower before seeing a Client. How about your car?
- 03/14/14 11:07 PM
You Take a Bath or Shower before seeing client.
How About Your Car?
Now that's a ridiculous question! I'm sure that some of us have overlooked the obvious when it comes to looking good for your Buyers or Sellers. Can you imagine what your client would think if you showed up with food hanging off our chin, broccoli between your teeth and coffee stains down the front of our clothes. What would you think, if you were the client?
"Eyelashes and mustache not necessry"
We should always be fresh, clean and smelling good when visiting a client, whether you are meeting them … (32 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: McCarthy's on the Riverwalk, Elkhart, IN... "Be Irish Today."
- 03/14/14 12:33 AM
McCarthy's on the Riverwalk, Elkhart, IN ...
"Be Irish Today."
It is only fitting to showcase McCarthy's restaurant on St. Patrick's Day. Maybe today isn't St. Patty's day, but today kicks off a weekend of festivities around the area. Enjoy the festivities with a meal fit for an Irishman. Located on the river in downtown, Elkhart. We also, have chosen it as our Active Rain meetup, March 25th at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
McCarty'son the Riverwalk, has Traditional Irish Pub Foods, along with American Classics. The restaurant has a full bar, and plenty of room for your gatherings. They offer Wine … (4 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: March 12th is Buyers Holiday. No Showings Today!!!
- 03/12/14 02:01 AM
March 12th is Buyers Holiday.
No Showings Today!!!
I didn't know that March 12th was Buyers Holiday, until the phones started ringing this morning. I was reminded over and over. I hadn't even got up yet and there were messages waiting for me. I guess today I may get some paperwork done instead of showing houses.
Well, now that I have your attention, It really isn't a holiday, but all the Buyers canceled. I guess I don't have to explain, after you look at the photos in my blog. I went to bed about 1 am this morning. We … (10 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: We Drive Buyers to use Us, by Offering Them a Hot Dog!
- 03/11/14 02:02 AM
We Drive Buyers to use Us, by Offering Them a Hot Dog!
Thee as many was to attract potential Buyers to use your Real Estate services. One of our effective tools is to offer them a Hot Dog Party after they move into their new home. This is a great referral tool for us, as we have given parties to Buyers and then all of a sudden, we are contacted by friends and relatives that are in the market for homes.
(Yes, That's me, but don't expect me to show up in the wiener mobile)
When a home is sold … (8 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: South Side Soda Shop & Diner...a history of serving Elkhart County!
- 03/09/14 01:33 AM
The South Side Soda Shop & Diner....
a history of serving Elkhart County!
Located in Goshen, IN, the Soda shop will take you back in time, as they serve Old fashioned Green Rivers, Malts and Shakes. They offer over 50 varieties of malts and shakes, or you can order sandwiches or salads.
Built in the early 1900's, the attached building opened as a grocery store in 1910. The Soda Fountain was added in the 1940's. In 1985, Restoration of the Soda Shop was completed and the Dining Car added in 1993.
If you want to have a full meal, you can … (6 comments)
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elkhart county subdivisions llc: Bill's Bar-B-Que, Elkhart, Family owned and operated since 1988
- 03/08/14 11:39 PM
Bill's Bar-B-Que, Family Owned and Operated Since 1988.
In 1988 Alfred Lee opened up his Bar-B-Que stand which has stand the test of time in Elkhart, Indiana which has received rave reviews from all who have eaten there. The business is take out only, however that have a table outside for those that want to dine at the location.
Photo by Larry Johnston©
Bill's is a unique place that shouts home town Localism. They smoke their meat using Hickory, Oak, Cherry and apple woods in the smoker, which give a special flavor that only Bill's has. They have added their … (10 comments)
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