First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month:

Friday, January 7, 2011

Fire and Ice Festival

2011 Fire and Ice Fest
Goshen’s 4th annual ice carving and chili competition kicks off the new year, Friday and Saturday, January 7 and 8. Join us for this always popular First Fridays event and welcome the New Year to Goshen!

Download a printable Festival map (200kb .pdf file)

View an online map of Festival activities.

Ice Sculpture carving

Members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association (MICA) will carve 300-pound blocks of ice in front of downtown stores on Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. Watch these sculptures take form while you shop downtown businesses offering holiday specials.

Thanks to the following businesses sponsoring ice blocks!

1st Source Bank
Bethany Christian Schools (Saturday competition)
Better World Books
Bill's Heating, Inc. (Saturday competition)
Bryan Chris Photography
Constant Spring
Cornerstone Financial
County Seat Cafe
Edward Jones (double block)
Electric Brew, The
Elkhart Truth
Everence (Saturday competition)
Explore Media (Saturday competition)
First Presbyterian Church
First State Bank
Fish Lake Organic Berry Patches
Gateway Winery / Wine Cellar Supply
Gautsche, Larry & Julia and Goshen Birth Center
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Goshen City Church of the Brethren
Goshen City Republican Committee
Goshen College (triple block)
Goshen Cosmetic and Advanced Family Dentistry
Goshen First United Methodist Church
Goshen Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #81 
Goshen Historical Society Museum
Goshen News
Graber Designs Gallery
Greencroft Goshen (Saturday competition)
Home Again
Il Forno
Indiana Community Bank
Interra Credit Union (Saturday competition)		 Judd Family Dentistry (Saturday competition)
Jules Boutique
Kelly Jae's Cafe
Key Bank
Kramer Appraisal Services and Barb Swartley and Christina Miller Clauss, Realtors
L & M Hair Design
Lake City Bank
Lightsky
LVD's Concert Hall
Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli
Mutual Bank (Saturday competition)
Nisley, Douglas & Angela
Olympia Candy Kitchen
Peterson Weaver
Proud to be Goshen Democratic Committee (Saturday competition)
RedPost
Seconds on Third
Snyder's Men's Shop
South Side Soda Shop
Springer Design, Inc.
Tom and Karen Stump (Saturday competition)
Stutsman Family (Jeremy, Maija, Boden and Pippin)
T.G. Music and School of Music
Tax Solutions, P.C.
Ten Thousand Villages
Tony's Famous Grill
Town and Country Appliance
Venturi
Wellington & Weddell Eye Care
Woldruff's Footwear and Apparel
Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP 
Zehr Construction

 

Saturday, January 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The celebration continues

Venture back downtown on Saturday and sample local fire with the Chili Fire Competition and watch artists compete in Goshen’s annual Ice Carving Competition.

Chili Fire Competition

To keep everyone warm and fed, the Chili Fire Competition will be going on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free tastings are available (tickets required – only 500 will be available; pick them up at the Fire & Ice Festival Headquarters located in the lobby of the Goshen Theater (216 South Main Street). You may choose to donate $1 to benefit The Window.

Participating restaurants are:

El Duranguenze (113 West Washington Street)
Electric Brew (136 South Main Street)
Il Forno (127 South Main Street)
The Lapatea (120 North Main Street)
Maple City Market (314 South Main Street)
Mattern’s Butcher Shop & Corner Deli (201 South Main Street)
The Window (233 South Main Street)
Tony’s Famous Grill (103 North Fifth Street)
Venturi (123 East Lincoln Avenue)

Tasters can vote for their favorite soup at the Headquarters (must vote by 1:30 p.m.). New this year, there will also be a "Food Critics' Choice"award, along with the "People's Choice" award. Food critics are Marshall King (Elkhart Truth), Angela Gingerich (Elkhart County Living) and Mary Ann Lienhart-Cross (Purdue Extension). The winners will be announced on West Washington Street on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Ice Carving Competition on Washington and Main Streets

Contestants test their skills with elaborate competition pieces. With more time to sculpt, and larger blocks of ice, the artists have time to make truly amazing sculptures. Judges will review award cash prizes to the top three contestants. Judges are John Mishler (local artist), Jim Kroemer (Goshen News) and Leah Hunsberger (Friend of Downtown Goshen). The winners will be announced on West Washington Street on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Sponsors for the competition piece are:

Bethany Christian Schools
Bill's Heating, Inc.
Everence
Explore Media
Greencroft Goshen
Interra Credit Union
Judd Family Dentistry
Mutual Bank
Proud to be Goshen Democratic Committee
Tom and Karen Stump

Fire & Ice Festival Sponsors:

 Greencroft Goshen Best Western Troyer Foods


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
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D.J. Mike @ the Festival Headquarters
Goshen Theater (216 S. Main)
Jan 7, 5-9

D.J. Mike will be spinning tunes at the Fire & Ice Festival Headquarters (Goshen Theater, 216 South Main) on Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Goldmine Pickers
201 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 7-9

Goldmine Pickers will be playing inside the restaurant from 7 - 9 p.m. Located in Goshen, Indiana, Goldmine Pickers is a young, passionate, four-piece band weaving together roots and inspiration in bluegrass, jazz, folk and Irish traditions to create an energetic new space in Americana music.

Hosted by: Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli

Open Studios
113.5 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Jan 8, 10am-2

Mingle with the artisans of MCA!

Our doors will be open and MCA artists will be on hand to talk one-on-one about their work. Come on up!

Hosted by: Michiana Center for the Arts

First Friday Fire!
113.5 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

The improv theatre group, GoProv, will be performing on MCA's second major event. MCA is thrilled to work with this group of talented theatre artists! A set of comedy will begin the evening's festivities at 7PM. $5 cover for those wishing to take in this performance.

MCA Artists will also be on hand in their studios to talk one on one about their work. There is no fee for this, just come on up!

Hosted by: Michiana Center for the Arts

A Step Back in Time
Goshen Theater
Jan 7, 6-8

Step back in time and step out of the cold for an historic tour of the Goshen Theatre. 

Guided tours will be every 15 minutes from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Learn about the history of this gorgeous building and if you're lucky you might stumble back in time and in on a rehearsal from the 1920's.

Tours will be every 15 minutes from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Thanks to Earlene Nofziger, the Historic Society, and New World Players Ensemble for creating this free event for the public.

Hosted by: New World Arts
Where/When
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Downtown Goshen Inc.
East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)
Jan 7, 5-9

Warm up with hot soup and coffee
On Friday night, Delta Theta Tau will be selling soup and two flavors of coffee. We will also have dry soup mixes available for purchase. We'll be located in a trailer on E. Washington Street. Proceeds will go to our medical scholarships that we give out in the spring for area high school seniors going into the medical field.

First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Jan 7, 5:30-9

Coffee and Hot Chocolate Bar
Come and join us for free flavored Coffees, Special Hot Chocolate and warm popcorn.  It will be a great place to come and warm-up while walking around town to see the ice sculptures.  "Frosty the Snowman" will be there to greet you with a special treat for the children.  Come and enjoy the warm hospitality of the First Presbyterian Church.  As always, our facilities are open to everyone to enjoy!

Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch
Goshen Theater lobby (216 S. Main)
Jan 7-8

Hot Beverages and Snacks
Grandma's Homemade Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Cappuccino and Berry Bonanza Tastings. We'll be in the lobby of The Goshen Theater on Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Il Forno
127 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 8, 10am-1

Try Our Chili!
Stop in and try our Italian take on Chili!  We will also be open for lunch from 11am until 1pm.  We will be open again from 5:00PM until 9:00PM

Il Forno
127 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

$10 Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta Specials
Come down and check out our ice sculpture and join us for dinner! Try one of our Brick Oven Pizzas for only $10!  (limit 2 toppings per pizza; no limit on number of pizzas)  Also, we will serving Homemade Lasagna, Fusilli Pasta with Shrimp and Vegetables and Spaghetti and Meatballs.  For dessert, try our Tiramisu or our New York Style Cheesecake. 

Maple City Market
314 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

Chicken Noodles w/Mashed Potatoes
Join us for a delicious organic meal of chicken & noodles with mashed potatoes and bread.  Noodles are homemade in-house!  We will also have an organic salad bar.  

Maple City Market
314 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 8, 10am-1

Vegetarian Chili
Looking for a vegetarian chili option during the downtown tasting?  Come to Maple City Market where we will have vegetarian chili available for purchase!  

Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli
201 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

Great Food, Hot Chocolate Bar and Live Entertainment
Join us for an evening of Great Food, a Hot Chocolate Bar, Live Music, and Ice Sculptures

Friday:
We'll be serving Italian Sausage Sandwiches and a Hot Chocolate Bar.  We’ll also have “The Goldmine Pickers” live at Mattern’s Butcher Shop & Corner Deli from 7 pm – 9 pm.

Saturday Morning:
All You Can Eat Pancakes and Homemade Sausage at Mattern’s for the Ice Carving Contest. Eat Pancakes and watch the Ice Fly!

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen
206 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-8

Tummy Warming Cocoa!
Baby, it's cold outside! So while you're enjoying the ice sculptures, stop in the store and get a sample of our wildly popular spicy hot cocoa, one of several fair trade cocoa mixes from Equal Exchange. We promise it will heat things right up!

The Lapatea
120 North Main Suite 100, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

Grill and Chill Combo

The Wiener Shack
Washington/Main (follow your nose)
Jan 7, 5-9

The Wiener Circle
The Wiener Circle hot dog stand offers unique gourmet hot dogs such as the Signature Bacon Wrapped Dog or a chili cheese made with cheddar shaved off the block.  If you haven't tried one yet, be sure to grab a few January 7th during the Fire and Ice Festival. 

The Window
The Window
Jan 7, 5-7

Hot Chilli
  The Window will be serving Hot Chilli from 5-7 pm to help support the programs The Window offers.  We also will be involved in the tasting of Chilli that will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 10-1 and you can enjoy a bowl for lunch as well.  Please stop by and enjoy a nice hot bowl of Chilli for $5.00 on Friday evening or Saturday lunch time.

The Window
223 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-8

Hot Chocolate
Stop by the Everence table located in front of The Window Jan 7, 5-8pm and warm up with a free cup of hot chocolate.  Donations will be accepted and proceeds will benefit The Window.  

Be sure to visit us downtown First Fridays, stop by one of our local offices or visit everence.com to learn more of how we can help you integrate your finances with your faith and values.

Venturi
123 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen
Jan 7-8

Wood-Fired Pizza


Goshen's newest place to eat, our Pizza Pub features Neopolitan pizza wood-fired at over 800 degrees. We use imported Caputo flour milled in Naples that's proofed with our 24 hour slow-rise method; tomato sauce made from fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes; and toppings hand-selected by our pizzaiolo.
When/Where
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Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

Better World Books Sale!
First Friday Only!!
5-9pm

10% off everything* in the store!

Don't forget to bring your gift certificates.  They never expire!

*excludes special orders

Goshen Antique Mall, Inc.
107 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

Go Green with Antiques
There's nothing greener than buying antiques! Special discounts in some booths, stop by for details on Friday and Saturday.

Graber Designs Gallery
208 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7-8

Fire and Ice Specials
Graber Designs Gallery is offering a 10 percent discount on all jewelry and scarves; a 20 percent discount on all antique and new kilim rugs; and a 30 percent discount on all framed Chinese farmer paintings for Friday and Saturday's Fire and Ice Festival.

Home Again
Home Again Mercantile
Jan 7, 5-9

WINE TASTING
Food , Fun, Bargains and Wine at HOME AGAIN 120 N Main.
Come see our ice sculpture...our mascot and store pet: TEDDY.
  We are once again promoting STONEY CREEK WINERY so be sure to enjoy our wine tasting corner while shopping our store wide 10 % off sale at Home Again.  We also suggest you try the restaurant in our building called THE LAPATEA.
 Check out our cute new in-store shops: DECORATING SENSE and DANDY LION.
Located across from the court house on North Main.  Come in to meet friends, warm up and relax.  We have plenty of couches and comfy chairs to welcome you. We invite you to feel at home and  rest your feet for awhile as you warm up and take a break from outdoor activities.

Contact: 574-534-5000

Joselena Fashions & Alterations
125 East Lincoln Ave, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

January First Friday Discounts
Friday, Jan. 7:

  • 4-6 pm: Every garment 40% off
  • 6-7 pm: Every garment 50% off
  • 7-8 pm: Every garment 60% off
  • 8-9 pm: Every garment 70% off
(Excludes purses, alterations. Does include prom/party. All Joselena clothes are new. We're clearing out for new spring merchandise and liquidating all prom/party.)

Saturday, Jan. 8:
  • 10 am-3 pm: Every prom dress $25.

Pampered Pet Boutique
108 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

SALE - January First Friday
SALE - 25% off ALL Winter Coats and select Puppia Winter Harnesses. There's still plenty of cold winter days ahead, so make sure your fluff is warm and toasty. (Sale not applied to previously marked clearance items.)

Twice as Nice
121 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 6-28

Winter Clearance
Winter Clearance 50% off all winter items, 20% off incoming spring items.

Woldruff's Footwear and Apparel
129 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5-9

Semi-Annual Clearance
When/Where
Description

East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)
Jan 7, 6-8

Downtown Goshen Inc.

Marshmallow Roasting
Warm up by the fire and roast marshmallows on East Washington Street (between Main & Fifth Streets). Sponsored by Chiropractic Wellness Center.

 

203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Jan 7, 5:30-7:30pm

Goshen City Church of the Brethren

City Church does Fire and Ice

City Church does Fire and Ice!  Starting at 5:30 this Friday, January 7th, City Church is the place to be!  We will have fire:  on the sidewalk for smore’s (marshmallows, chocolate and crackers) and inside to suit your taste with a free Chili supper.  Bundle up and see our ice sculpture on the front side walk as well.  Bring a friend; this will be a great evening!
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Pampered Pet Boutique

108 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

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Crystal Wyse
(574) 534-4080

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Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch

212 W. Washington Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Located in the Farmer's Market. The nutritional benefits of fresh fruits, jams and jellies are well documented. All of our seasonal berry varieties are "hand-picked" only when fully ripe to provide you with the very best flavor and healthful diet, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Contact information:

Fritz Miller
(574) 533-4747

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Goshen City Church of the Brethren

203 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Special events with a focus on service. Open restrooms and space to come and relax during First Fridays.

Contact information:

Steve Norton
(574) 533-1884

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Goshen Antique Mall, Inc.

107 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Antique and collectable mall.

Contact information:

Jerry & Shari Nofziger
(574) 534-6141

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Il Forno

127 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Italian Restaurant featuring Brick-oven Pizzas, Hot Sandwiches, Calzones, Pastas and Fresh salads.  Private dining room available for parties up to 40 guests with many menu options.  Call Mario at (574) 537-1601 to book your party.Dine-in, carry-out and delivery available! 

Contact information:

Mario and Carrie Garber
(574) 537-1601

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Business category: Casual dining

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First Presbyterian Church

215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845

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Michiana Center for the Arts

113.5 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

JAB
415.571.9590

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Joselena Fashions & Alterations

125 East Lincoln Ave
Goshen, IN 46528

    Joselena Fashions & Alterations is a full-service sewing/alterations shop. We also carry our own line of Joselena Originals--the finest in style and workmanship in unique garments for the mature woman. Our prices are competitive with the big box stores, so shop with us first; you won't see yourself coming and going. We are NOT a resale store. Everything is new.
    Jose has 42+ years of experience in garment repair and construction. He's the best! Why trust your alterations to the dry cleaner when you can be assured of the finest work here?
    We look forward to seeing you for your new-garment needs, along with our 2,000 satisfied alterations customers!

Contact information:

Helen and Jose Tellez
(574) 971-8888

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Graber Designs Gallery

208 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Graber Designs Gallery is a family-owned business that specializes in Graber family art (paintings, limited edition prints, books) and art by international craftspeople. Owners Ann and Keith Graber Miller travel to Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe to hand-select all of their works from local artists and merchants. Ann Graber Miller also does interior and architectural design and consulting.

The gallery also features The Art of Karen Jacob. Jacob, a Michiana artist, uses the gallery as her studio, painting pastels and oil paintings and creating jewelry in her workspace.

The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, each week.

Contact information:

Keith Graber Miller
(574) 534-4394

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Twice as Nice

121 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Susan Rody
(574) 533-4030

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Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

206 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen is one of a network of nonprofit fair trade retailers in the US and Canada. Our store features handcrafted gift items, jewelry, personal accessories and home decor from artisans in over 35 countries in developing regions in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Contact information:

Elizabeth Dragoo
(574) 533-8491

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Maple City Market

314 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Maple City Market is a natural and organic cooperative grocer.  We offer a wide variety of products that are organic and/or locally produced. We offer products for any specific diet- Gluten Free, Raw, etc. You can find non-toxic beauty products and numerous supplements as well as bio-degradable and toxic free household items. Our large bulk section is a great way to save money!  Open Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-8 PM and on Sundays Noon-5PM.

Contact information:

Richard Elmore, General Manager
(574) 534-2355

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Business category: Grocery

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Woldruff's Footwear and Apparel

129 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Retail store sells mens' and womens' shoes as well as ladies apparel.

Contact information:

Scott Woldruff
(574) 534-5088

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The Wiener Shack

Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St
Goshen, IN

Contact information:

Doug & Jacqueline Murray
(574) 286-6607

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Business category: Casual dining

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Downtown Goshen Inc.

234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526

Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.

Contact information:

Gina Leichty
(574) 312-9922

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Better World Books

118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528

New and used bookstore.

Contact information:

Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984

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New World Arts

211 South Main Street, Suite B
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Laura Gouin


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The Window

223 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Ed Swartley, Director
(574) 533-9680

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Venturi

123 E. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Justin Venturi
574-485-2985

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Business category: Casual dining

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Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli

201 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526



We are an old fashioned butcher shop in a modern age with a deli fashioned from the streets of New York. Family owned and operated, Mattern’s have been serving the Michiana area for over 55 years satisfying wholesale customers in the restaurant industry.

CONNECT

Contact information:

Dustin Mattern
(574) 971-8906

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Home Again

120 North Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Fun, funky and functional consignment furniture and home decor.
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HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
              Saturdays 10:00 AM  - 3:00 PM
closed Sundays

EXTENDED HOURS THE  FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH  MONTH until 9:00

Contact information:

Lon Miller
(574) 534-5000

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The Lapatea

120 North Main Suite 100
Goshen, IN 46526

The Lapatea is a unique Panini Cafe.  We offer 14 different paninis made from local and organic products when available.  We also have fresh salads, and desserts.  We offer dining in, carry out and free delivery to downtown business.  Catering is also available for business meetings, holiday parties, home and group events.  We have full menu catering and box lunches.
We have an inviting atmosphere and casual feel with free WiFi.
Come in today and have a unique Panini Experience.

Contact information:

Wayne Toczek
574-971-8424

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First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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