St. Johns, Michigan – Food and Ice Cream

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Shaggie’s Ice Cream Parlor Don the founder went from a stressful career in finance to serving ice cream at a restaurant called Shaggie’s and we are glad he did.  On our third encounter with this fantastically bright Ice cream parlor we had the opportunity to sit down with one of the family members in this generational business.  She said,”Not only [...]

Rockford, Michigan – Pizza

Rockford MI pizza and grill

Marinades Pizza Bistro     An apple wood fired oven at 650 degrees.  This is the beginning of one of the best pizzas around.  Merinades, locally owned and operated, is located in downtown Rockford just a couple minutes east of US131 and more than worth the drive.  The big box pizza chains cannot do it like these [...]

Rockford, Michigan – Corner Bar

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The Corner Bar A Rockford Tradition The oldest brick building in downtown Rockford is the home of The Corner Bar.  In order to get a beer license at the end of prohibition they were required to serve food, thus the Corner Bar hot dog started the menu.  Soon there after the special sauce was created [...]

Detroit, Michigan – Coneys

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An American Coney Island Lunch Detroit is not on a decline! As you know we are looking for someplace special to tell the readers about from all over the great state of Michigan.  So we posted an article saying we need your help with some recommendations in Detroit.  Thank you for all the comments and emails.  What we learned is that [...]

Pentwater, Michigan – Restaurant and Bar

Gull Landing Pentwater, Michigan

Gull Landing in Pentwater That was the question posed to Officer Lentz as a family of five exited their car on Hancock Street in Pentwater, Michigan while he was walking down the street.  He looked at the family, perhaps thinking, they want good food and something nice for people ages five  to 37.  Then he looked north [...]

Sault St. Marie, Michigan – Drive up Diner

West Pier Drive-In ahhh what a burger! After a great private tour of the Soo Locks including the power plant on Engineers Day we were hungry.  We had been hearing about this little place called the West Pier.  After a few turns just west of the Locks we found it.  They came right out to the car [...]

Lake, Michigan – M115 Bar & Grill and Pizza

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BJ’s Buckhorn Saloon Better known by locals as just The Buckhorn, we love their pizza.  This is a quality family owned bar / restaurant with a full menu.  Even though it is in the middle of nowhere, halfway between Cadillac and Clare on M115 its a great place to stop for some food or a [...]

Mackinaw City & Island, Michigan – Fudge and More

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Marshall’s Mackinaw Island Fudge         Marshall’s is an amazing place.  There are many places that sell fudge but, right now we need to tell you about this one.  Weather you are looking for fudge, caramels, cashew brittle or ever sugar free candies they have it all and it is all good!  The smells are [...]

Okemos, Michigan – Seafood and Steaks

Fish, steaks Michigan State University East Lansing MI

Gilbert and Blake’s   Gilbert and Blake’s has established itself as regional destination restaurant for lunch and dinner. The Gilbert & Blake’s reputation for quality food and superior service combined with a casual, elegant ambiance creates a relaxing and satisfying dining experience that has made them a Lansing favorite     What a great atmosphere!  We [...]

Midland, Michigan – Chinese

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Pi’s Chinese Restaurant The owner will often be seen working at the front of the restaurant.  He is a great man who takes serious pride in the food he serves.  Whether you are coming to dine in or take out off the menu you will always get fresh food and good size portions.  He uses good [...]