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Marksman
Ricochet Tacos in Valparaiso.Ok, food.
Miller Pizza -- Combo sandwich
Flamingo -- Perch
Louiez in Valpo -- Everything
King Gyros in Valpo -- Gyros
Bougie pizza trucks at the entrance to Beverly Shores -- Bougie pizza
Great Lakes Cafe -- Everything
Tarimoro Taco counter -- Everything
What else that's local owned is really excellent around here?
Meditrina in Valparaiso.
Schoop's anywhere they are. There's one about a block away from Blythe's in Valparaiso.
Saigon Noodle House in Merrillville.
Octave Grill in Chesterton can't be mentioned enough!
Tiger Lily in Chesterton has a killer bakery and great food. If you have vegan/vegetarian friends, they have a menu completely dedicated to that diet.
Ivy's Bohemia House in Chesterton. The food is fantastic and they have pierogi!
Gelsosomo's pizza. They're all over Northwest Indiana, they'll be easy to find.