(231) 526-1272 or (231) 526-0276 1129 N. Lake Shore Dr., Good Hart, MI 49740 www.primitiveimages.com/northern-crepes Now, a while back, I mentioned something about finding something tasty to eat… and that’s where Ceci’s brother Matt Bauer and his Northern Crepe Cart comes in. Matt took a French classic, filled it with fresh Michigan ingredients and brought it all the way to …
Dam Site Inn, The
(231) 539-8851 6705 Woodland Rd., Brutus, MI 49716 www.damsiteinn.com About twenty miles south on U.S.-31 in the town of Brutus is a place called The Dam Site Inn, and not only do they claim to serve the best chicken on the world (and have a haunted table), they just might have one of the coolest retro bars in the world, …
Rosa’s Squeeze Inn
(989) 734-2991 16454 U.S. 23, Millersburg, MI 49759 In search of that hot meal, we found a restaurant that’s so nice, it’s two, two, two restaurants in one! Just eight miles farther north on U.S. 23 in the town of Millersburg, we found a restaurant that’s The Chuck Wagon by day and Rosa’s Squeeze Inn by night. The Chuck Wagon …
TV’s Deli-Diner
(734) 671-9005 2441 Fort St., Trenton, MI 48183 www.tvsdelidiner.com In 1995 Tracey and Victor Stroia joined their food forces and opened TV’s Deli-Diner. It’s a cool and casual eatery in Trenton that takes diner food to a whole new level. They’ll surprise you with their unique flavor combinations and inventive creations. They also understand the concept of “generous portions.” When …
Genitti’s Hole in the Wall
(248) 349-0522 108 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 www.genittis.com Now, speaking of great places to eat, let’s get back to that whole two minutes from Italy thing. If you’ve got a special event coming up and you want to celebrate it with great food, passion, entertainment and a lotta red sauce (you know… like the Italians do) make plans …
1917 American Bistro
(313) 863-1917 19416 Livernois Ave., Detroit, MI 48076 www.1917americanbistro.com Next time you’re in Detroit and you’re in the mood for an American bistro with European flair and a soul-food foundation, have we got a place for you. The 1917 American Bistro is a Detroit eatery that’s sophisticated, casual, funky and a lotta fun to go to. And it’s all wrapped …
Komodo Kitchen
Location varies www.komodokitchen.com The Komodo Kitchen is what they call a pop-up restaurant and it features the incredible tastes of Indonesia. Now, the great thing about this concept is you never know where they’ll be next. And if you’re lucky enough to get in, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget. This cool culinary collaboration is the brainchild of April …
Turkey Roost
(989) 684-5200 2273 S. Huron Rd., Kawkawlin, MI 48631 www.turkeyroostrestaurant.com Imagine if you could eat Thanksgiving dinner any and every day you wanted to. No questions asked—except maybe what side you wanted with it. Well, stop imagining because at The Turkey Roost Restaurant, you can… and we did! This little pink building in Kawkawlin, Michigan is a landmark for people …
Anna’s House
(616) 361-8500 3874 Plainfield, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 www.annashousegr.com If you want breakfast, you could come over to my house (not recommended), but if you want a really good breakfast, you should probably go to Anna’s House. You won’t find an actual Anna at Anna’s House restaurant, but what you will find are some of the most inventive and downright …
Milford House Bar & Grill
(248) 684-2226 113 E. Commerce, Milford, MI 48381 www.themilfordhouse.com Every community needs a gathering place, and if that gathering place happens to be a restaurant that serves homemade food—bonus! Three generations of the Sinacola family have worked hard to turn The Milford House into the “go-to” place for comfort food, comfortable surroundings and a place where the locals connect. Perry …