Episode 204: "Fishon!"

Muskegon / Flint

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we start things off in the port city of Muskegon, at a restaurant that’s taken the term “homemade” to a whole new level. We’ll also board a real World War II submarine, and watch Tom muddle through his very first charter fishing trip … Then, we’re off to see how a very old building is helping put a brand new face on Flint. We’ll also show you how old meets new at a great place to eat, and experience a culture cluster … like no other.

Mia and Grace
Mia & Grace is a restaurant that’s really turning culinary heads here in western Michigan and that might be because it’s owned and operated by two of the most passionate food people you'll ever meet. Jeremy and Jamie Paquin (along with a little help from their daughter Mia)have taken old fashioned values to an entirely new level… Everything that comes out of this amazing kitchen is made from scratch...and I mean everything!
Website 
231.725.9500
1133 3rd St. Muskegon, MI 49441

Margie J Sport Fishing
As soon as I met Captain Drew Morris and his son Chris...I knew we were in good hands..they run the Margie J. Sport Fishing Charter here in Muskegon and they know everything you need to know so you don't need to know anything... which was good because this early in the morning, I barely know how to tie my own shoes!
Website 
231.799.2229
1920 Lake Shore Dr. Muskegon, MI 49441 (Slip B-2)

Shore Line Inn
Full service hotel located right on Muskegon Lake. Great Views and great location!!




Website 
231.727.8483
750 Terrace Point Blvd. Muskegon, MI 49440

The Durant Hotel
Built in 1920 and named after GM Founder and Flint Native William .C Durant the Durant Hotel quickly became a symbol of Flint’s prominence and success, It was a true Michigan Icon and thanks to Richard Karp and Kevin Prater, it is again. Today it's apartments and not a hotel offering leasing to Commercial and Residentail customers.
Website 
810.900.4000
607 E. Second Ave. Flint, MI 48502

Silversides
Welcome aboard the U.S.S Silversides. An authentic World War 2 Submarine that’s permanently docked here at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum. It’s a great piece of history that you can explore on your own, or take a guided tour of, and what’s more, you can even arrange to spend the night on it….How cool is that!??


Website 
231.755.1230
1346 Bluff St. Muskegon, MI 49441

Docker's Fish House
After a great day on the water catching fish, Captain Drew has a special arrangement with Dockers Fish House where they fillet your days catch and prepare a meal that will blow you away. Actually, when we were done … a hurricane couldn’t have blown us away we were so full.

Website 
231.755.0400
3505 Marina View Point Muskegon, MI 49441

Hoffman's Deco Deli
Hoffman’s Deco Deli Cafe is the creative conglomeration of Nick Hoffman and his two sons Mark and Heath. Upfront, it’s a first class, funky, artdeco deli … and in the back is an explosion of antiques, the likes of which I’ve never seem before. It’s crazy ... it’s weird … and it works!!!
Website 
810.238.0074
503 Garland St. Flint, MI 48503

Flint Institute of Arts
Well speaking of being inspired, our next stop in Flint was a place that completely blew our collective minds. If you like culture, science, music, art and history … it turns out Flint is a world class destination. Just east of downtown we discovered the Flint Cultural Center. On one campus, Flint has everything you need to enrich your life and expand your horizons.
Website 
810.234.1695
1120 East Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503