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Brand Highlights

Fine dining without stuffiness is waiting for you at The Landing

When I was growing up in Fort Wayne, The Landing was one of those places you just wanted so badly to be cool. One little block nestled in the heart of downtown, the street is lined with beautiful architecture. It even had its ready-to-be-a-destination-point name. “Where are you going?” “The Landing.”

Bars and restaurants came and went, never reaching critical mass. 

But now, thanks to economic development fairies (more commonly known as time, effort, developers, and investments), Columbia Street between Harrison and Calhoun Streets has become the vibrant, thriving gathering place everyone hoped it could become. Now closed to vehicular traffic, it’s a true mixed-use block with offices, retail stores, restaurants galore, and residential spaces, and it’s regularly buzzing with activity. 

That this transformation happened during the throes of the pandemic makes it all the more amazing. 

As development plans were being announced a few years ago, I was excited to see a restaurant in the works from the Cunningham Restaurant Group of Indianapolis. Several of my favorite places to eat in Indy are part of CRG, and I’ve never had a bad experience at one of their restaurants. 

So when Marquee at The Landing opened in November 2021, I was eager to check it out. It has rapidly become one of my favorite locales, ideal for date night a special occasion, or just a good night out. 

Marquee is sprawling inside — I’ve been a number of times, and I don’t think I’ve been seated in the same room twice, plus they have a large patio. It’s upscale without feeling fancy or stuffy (but cold, so maybe take a sweater).