I spent Labor Day weekend in Michigan City. I found Lange's butcher shop after looking for a prime…read morecut steak at the local supermarkets. I was delighted to find Pete's place. A proper butcher shop. The ambience was welcoming and I was greeted with a complimentary sausage stick. If you're in Michigan City and you're looking for a prime cut steak this is where you need to be. Can't wait to come back.

Karl knew exactly how to entice our group with a few samples. We absolutely purchased more than we…read moreplanned to and it was excellent. We will be back

Fun time for the kids!!! Bouncy houses, corn pit and feeding the animals!!! Many cute photo ops!…read moreReasonable price!

My hubby and I enjoyed the farm today! First time here and the staff was great and welcoming. We…read morebought produce, yummy donuts, cabbage, squash, tomatoes and cider. All of it was only $21! Great price and supported local! It's so cute and we went through the pumpkin patch and petting zoo. It's so family friendly and great for us old folks as well as young families with little kids and bigger kids too! Glad we got to check them out! Highly recommended!

This is exactly what the name describes, its a small round farm stand on a country road. I have…read morebeen coming here for years because they usually have some the best unique produce out in this area. I was sadden to see that the farm was sold to a new owners. But my sadness was quickly laid to rest because the new owners are just as enthusiastic about the farm and their produce as the previous owners. What do I mean by unique? Well, this time I found long bean which is commonly utilized in southeast Asian cuisine. I love adding it to many different types of salads. I simply wash it and cut it up and add it raw. Its delicious and healthy and once again I have never seen this at a mid west farm stand. This farm also produces very good honey. The new owner is also attempting to try growing some grapes for wine making and of course I purchased a bottle of his young red wine that has not been aged.

very very fresh produce run by two especially intelligent people. peach pie was delicious and for a…read moresmall farm stand, having wine, local quilts and ALLERGEN FRIENDLY honey is awesome!!! great little place.

Full disclosure: I know next to nothing about farming co-ops or community-supported agriculture. It…read morewas only recently that we made our first foray into the world of CSA. So, take all of this with a grain of salt since I'm a total noob at this. Through Creme de la Crop though, I experienced my initiation. The way that it works is at the beginning of the season (in our case late spring) you enroll into the share program signing up for either a Standard Market - selection of basic farm produce - or "Epicurean" - larger amounts of every fruit and vegetable they grow. Paying a flat fee (2014 Standard full $720/half $360) you then weekly receive their finest summer produce for 18 weeks. Simply pick up your weekly take of assorted veggies at one of the designated locations. Easy peasy. The upside: The quality of the produce was crazy good. This wasn't your standard supermarket fare--not by a long shot. Everything we received over the 18 weeks was organic, grown on their farm, and from taste, touch, sight, and smell absolutely phenomenal. Green beans, peppers, lettuce, carrots, eggplant, cucumbers as well as various herbs...and much more. We were rarely disappointed with what we got. The people and actual farm were also part of the experience. Most of their produce is grown right there along US 30 just west of town. The actual farm leaves little to be desired. It's basically a collection of rundown old buildings and a few muddy fields. But, the staff and volunteers running it are amazing. They manage to create a unique atmosphere of education and community that really draws you in. They are helpful, friendly, and passionate about their work. The downside: As much as it pains me to say it, it just isn't practical or economical. First off, what produce you get any given week depends entirely on what they are harvesting. One week you get crap load of beets and then next you're swimming in beans. If there are veggies you eat regularly, you'll probably find yourself looking elsewhere many weeks. You also frequently are trying to figure out creative ways to use up the unique produce you end up with. Edemame, chard, kale are interesting, just not the most useful. Second, it's expensive. Some may argue that the quality as well as the environmental sustainability are worth the extra cost, but it was hard for me to swallow. There are other ways to procure organic produce without overly burdening the budget. Finally, there's also the convenience factor to consider. Creme de la Crop does a lot to make it easy to get your hands on your weekly allotment with multiple pick-up locations around Valpo. But, you still work around their schedule and accessibility. In the end it's worth it if you're really committed to CSA. Having principles costs money. If you're willing to pay the cost, a CSA is an excellent way to get great fruits and vegetables and support environmentally sustainable agriculture. If not, find yourself a Whole Foods somewhere.

While visiting my sister in Valparaiso, I grew curious after driving by a few times. Finally i…read morestopped by and purchased some farm fresh & organic eggs, jam, maple syrup, and honey. The owner was an extremely friendly woman who allowed me to check out their chickens and goats. Next time im in town from Florida i will most definitely be stopping by again.

Walking in the first time, the store is a major surprise. It takes quite a while to actually get…read morearound and look at all the options. Yes, beautiful fresh meats behind the counter but so much more. Frozen dinners, frozen soups, all kinds of quicky dinner mains. Sides of all kinds, along with a full complement of deli meats, salads of all kinds and description, sausages, stuffed meats. From the eye-popping displays to the variety, it's hard to make a decision knowing this could add up like a trip to Costco. The prices--nice--affordable. The staff behind the fresh meat counter are very accommodating with portions. I'm shopping for two, not an army. The meats we've tried so far have been very good, tasty, fresh, and I have more confidence in getting meat that is actually healthy and not a product full of chemicals or close to spoilage. Still, the chicken thighs we got recently were rather oddly cut; the only quibble I've had so far. I have many more choices to try--and I plan to.

This place is great to pick up the meats. The prices are little higher than the grocery store but…read morethe quality is way better. It is usually crowded on weekends but the wait isn't that long. I also encourage you to try their salads which are all excellent. I have not had one thing there that wasn't good. Definitely a place in the region to pick up your needs for the week.

Looking for a fresh meat market, we stopped here--the first time closed within work hours on a day…read moreposted open. The second time, it was open, and we discovered it was a very small market with limited meats. The owner apparently caters more toward large quantity orders and while he had some beautiful meats, we were looking to buy for two. He seemed very happy to speak to us about the meats and tried to accommodate our limited selections. He gifted us a sample of his sausage but neither hubby nor son enjoyed it. The other selections were okay but doubt we'll try again.

Best steak! We bought ribeyes and Canadian bacon-- which was INCREDIBLE.. I especially enjoyed…read moremeeting the owner and his father. Very nice people. I'm very happy that we found this local gem.

I come here for pumpkins every year. Great value & large selection. They have so many beautiful…read moremums also. Be careful with produce. A lot of things on their last leg here. Choose carefully. Great selection of ethnic pantry items also.

Customers who shop here have no problem throwing out $10, $5 or $3 food items that are rotten…read more They say that you just take a chance! The food is always rotten. Even if it looks okay when you leave, it will have fur on it the next day. Or if you open it, it will be molded or rotten. When you walk in the door, you immediately smell old fermented moldy produce. If you want to take a chance on getting a parasite, or spend money just to throw away- here's your place! Rotten tomatoes for .69 lb or non rotten ones in the back for $2 lb. The cashier seems to always know which are rotten and which ones you got that don't look okay rotten! If there is no price, they will charge you the highest price they can get away with. I always put the item back. Cash only so there's no evidence of you getting sick. If you use credit you have to pay their up charge. I've witnessed an employee being scolded for talking to a customer who should have maintained being tethered to the back. The sign outside may say Large pumpkins $1.99. When you get inside they are tiny and rotten stems. Not fresh cut. Dried out gords are $2.99 ea. I throw out more food than I find the diamond in the ruff. Sometimes you get lucky - carrots! The best time to come here is before a holiday when they order some fresh produce for a holiday.

Hands down the best kebabs you will ever eat in your existence. I'm not kidding. We normally have…read morethe pork ones but they were out for the holiday weekend so we tried the chicken ones for the first time ever and let me tell you, they were the best chicken kebabs I have ever had. Ever. If you're in NWI you've gotta stop by here and try them.

If you want the best meat for grilling, look no further. Time honored seasoning that can't be…read morebeat. Gluten free seasoning so my wife can eat it as well.