Tucked away in the small town of Churubusco, Indiana – population just shy of 2,000 – sits a culinary time capsule that’s been perfecting the art of the breaded tenderloin sandwich since before many of us were born.
The Magic Wand Restaurant stands as a testament to the idea that sometimes the most extraordinary food experiences happen in the most unassuming places.
Driving through northeastern Indiana, you might miss this gem if you blink – but locals would tell you that would be a mistake of epic gastronomic proportions.
The Magic Wand’s distinctive curved roof catches your eye first – a perfect example of mid-century roadside architecture that’s becoming increasingly rare in our homogenized landscape…