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Crown Point Today
By the People, for the People
Bedarra Bar's Fusion Cuisine Delights Crown Point Diners
Executive Chef Jack Coxon blends global flavors at local gastropub
Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:04pm
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Jack Coxon, the executive chef at Bedarra Bar in Crown Point, Indiana, is earning a reputation for his innovative fusion cuisine that blends global flavors and local ingredients. Coxon views himself as an artist in the kitchen, constantly experimenting with new dish concepts to delight the diverse palates of his Region customers.
Why it matters
As the culinary scene in Crown Point and the surrounding Region continues to evolve, chefs like Coxon are helping to put the area on the map with their unique and boundary-pushing takes on classic dishes. Bedarra Bar's success shows that there is a growing appetite among local diners for adventurous, globally-inspired cuisine.
The details
At Bedarra Bar, Coxon's menu features a range of fusion dishes that draw inspiration from cuisines around the world. His signature items include a Korean-style bulgogi burger, a Thai-inspired coconut curry seafood stew, and a deconstructed banh mi salad. Coxon is known for his creativity in the kitchen, often incorporating unexpected flavor combinations and presentation techniques into his dishes.
- Coxon has been the executive chef at Bedarra Bar since it opened in 2020.
The players
Jack Coxon
The executive chef at Bedarra Bar in Crown Point, Indiana, known for his innovative fusion cuisine that blends global flavors with local ingredients.
Bedarra Bar
A gastropub located in Crown Point, Indiana, where Chef Coxon serves his creative fusion dishes.
What they’re saying
“I'm always looking to push the boundaries of what people expect from a local restaurant menu. My goal is to take familiar flavors and ingredients and present them in new and unexpected ways.”
— Jack Coxon, Executive Chef, Bedarra Bar
The takeaway
Bedarra Bar's success under Chef Coxon's leadership demonstrates the growing appetite among Crown Point diners for creative, globally-inspired cuisine that challenges traditional notions of Midwest comfort food.
