(989) 772-0864 128 S. Main, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.thebrasscafe.com The first one we tried was The Brass Café. Emma Currie and Susan Paton are the proud proprietors of this fine establishment, and you’ll never find two people more passionate about what they serve or where they live. Emma came all the way from Scotland to study at CMU. Soon …
Roquette Burger Bistro
(231) 237-9016 103 Park Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720 We heard that the chef over at Roquette Burger Bistro was a real nice guy and that he was making incredible, fresh, local foods. So we set out to find him. It was easy. He’s right downtown. Paul Ramey has created a sophisticated little place that takes the term burger joint to …
Hoffman’s Deco Deli & Café
(810) 238-0074 503 Garland St., Flint, MI 48503 www.hoffmansdecodeli.com You know, some things just naturally go together, like peanut butter and jelly and liver and onions. Oh, and those little fish shaped crackers with that yellow cheese that comes out of a can. Mmmmmm… But when we were in Flint, we found a place that blew our minds. How about …
Mesa Luna
(269) 426-4878 12868 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer, MI 49125 www.mesalunarestaurant.com/ Speaking of restaurants, the next part of our trip took us south to the town of Sawyer and an awesome little restaurant called Mesa Luna (formerly The Soe Café). The mantra at Mesa Luna is, “Local people, using local produce, to make honest food.” When we ate there Executive Chef …
Zingerman’s Deli
(888) 636-8162 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 48104 www.zingermans.com I had heard of Zingerman’s Deli, and I had even heard of the guy who started it all, Ari Weinzweig, but until I met Ari I had no idea what a true food guru he was. Not only is Ari a pioneer in what he calls “real” food, his love of …
Zumba Mexican Grille
(248) 542-1400 304 N. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067 www.zumbagrille.com My second place for a fast, cheap and good meal in Royal Oak is a fresh-Mex place the locals absolutely swear by. Zumba Mexican Grille has a great feel with traditional Mexican art done up in cool, modern, funky materials. It’s upbeat, it’s casual and all the great tastes …
Second Street Sub Shop
108 W. Second St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067 (248) 543-7474 Located on 2nd Street just west of Main, Second Street Sub Shop is a funky little place that claims to have the world’s best subs. As far as we know, Second Street also holds the title of Royal Oak’s smallest restaurant, with seating for only eight. Owner Scott Perry hand-picks …