SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - South Bend residents filled their stomachs and their souls at the second annual “Food Truck Philanthropy” event on Thursday. The Junbuggies food truck brought lunch to dozens outside the Barnes & Thornburg building in South Bend. People dug into tacos, quesadillas, and hotdogs, with 15 percent of the proceeds going to St. Joseph County Junior Achievement.

Joshua Bishop looks around in the newly refinished main dining room inside The Carriage House Dining Room and Gardens, and he just can't quite believe it. "Just seeing this place, I can't believe this is it," Bishop said. "Now, it feels like it's our place — it's no longer the era of (former owners) Judy and Adrian (Coté).

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Studebaker National Museum will be hosting a presentation on the South Bend Watch Company as part of their Studebaker Museum Speaker Series on Wednesday. Starting at 1:30 p.m. at the museum (201 Chapin St.)’s Weikamp Auditorium, local history enthusiast Bill Stockton will present an overview of the historic company from its inception in 1902 to its failure in 1929.

Hasselback potatoes never fail to get a “wow” at the dinner table. These accordion-shaped potatoes are lovely to look at, and a basting method while roasting ensures that flavor permeates the potato and crisps all the fine edges. Any potato can be prepared this way, including sweet potatoes, which may be the most striking presentation, since they fan out to reveal their orange jeweled flesh while roasting.

It's Sunday - don't cook! Instead, get your friends together and hang out for brunch and some relaxing music featuring Emma Peridot. You may also like the following events from Chicory Cafe of Mishawaka: This August, 21st August, 12:00 pm, The Starving Artists @ Chicory Cafe of Mishawaka in Mishawaka About The Host: A French Quarter Style Coffee House with Cajun New Orleans favorite dishes, vegetarian dishes, baked pastas, sandwiches, full bar, patio, and catering.

Here are some key updates from the local food and shopping scene, courtesy of Market Basket columnist Mary Shown. ► Two Wingstop restaurants are scheduled to open in Mishawaka and South Bend. The restaurant franchise chain is known for its 1940s aviation décor and chicken wings. It currently has locations across the country, including in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville.