Episode 1

Peg Dalton and PEGGS Restaurant

Published on: 15th April, 2023

Welcome to the FIRST EVER EPISODE of Round the Bend Now and Then! In this episode, you'll hear longtime downtown South Bend restaurant owner Peg Dalton share her journey over the last quarter century and you'll find out exactly why PEGGS is so beloved. Our listeners will also hear some historical context behind the exact same block that PEGGS is located, the 100 block of S. Michigan St., and how risky it was to start a restaurant there. Most of that block sat vacant for two decades, after most buildings were demolished in the late 1970s to redevelop the land into an inside shopping mall called "The Century Mall." Thankfully those plans never came to fruition and 20 plus years after opening, Peg can hold her head high knowing that her restaurant is a downtown South Bend favorite.

Be sure to grab breakfast or lunch at PEGGS!

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Round the Bend Now and Then
Round the Bend Now and Then is hosted by local history storyteller Matt Emery, who brings the stories of South Bend and Mishawaka to life through conversations with the people who know them best. From local leaders and business owners to historians and lifelong residents, each episode uncovers the people, places, and moments that have shaped our community.

The podcast is just one part of the journey. Through on-location videos, historic photo comparisons, and short "History Right Under Our Noses" features shared across social media, Matt connects the past to the present - helping you discover the remarkable stories hidden in the places you pass every day.

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