About Dave C

Dave comes from the Farwell area originally and does many of our breweries. Dave loves sports and day trips. You will often find him dining with his wife or with one of his good friends at a local brewery.

Traverse City, Michigan – Delightful Deli

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Folgarelli’s the Perfect Traverse City deli! Yes, it was once, and to many still is lovingly known as, Folgarelli’s – The dog hair deli. Don’t be afraid, it’s our understanding that it was more of a disagreement from a local official that lead to the name than an ingredient in a recipe. At Folgarelli’s they [...]

Paw Paw – Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

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Amore Pizza Just like Dean Martin sang “That’s Amore”,  we believe you might also find yourself singing those words once you discover Amore’s pizza and Italian cuisine.   Yes, we know everyones tastes are different but if you love pizza and Italian, this Italian food is done right. Why? Because Franco, the owner of this extraordinary Italian restaurant, really knows [...]

Wacousta, Michigan – Personal Chef

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Cuisines By Isaac   While enjoying the smells and tastes of The Taste of Elegance, a chefs competition in Lansing, we met Chef Isaac and knew we would cross paths another day and likely sooner than later. Within a few days we received an invitation to dine on his cuisines again and jumped at the opportunity. [...]

Manistique, Michigan – A Great Burger Joint

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Clyde’s Drive-In     Crossing the mighty Mackinac Bridge brings many different things.  Lake Superior, Tahquamenon Falls, Clyde’s and so much more. Okay, so maybe Clyde’s doesn’t quite fit that list.  It has been around for almost as long as Lake Superior.  Well, since the 40′s anyhow!  There are three locations but only one that is open [...]

A Taste of Elegance – Michigan Pork Producers Association

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  After hearing of the Taste of Elegance and being invited and then asked to be a guest judge by Mary Kalpinski (the associations Executive Director) I now have an even greater appreciation for pork and all it’s possibilities!  The Michigan Taste of Elegance is an annual chef’s competition which is in it’s 22nd year. It [...]

Sanford, Michigan – Bar and Grill

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Sanford Lake Bar and Grill What is Sanford Lake known for?  Large Tiger Muskie, some of the best, if not the best Catfish in the State or The Sanford Lake Bar and Grill?  If you are local, you know the fact is, all three!  Between Midland and Clare, just two minutes off US 10 is another great find in [...]

DeWitt, Michigan – Bakery and Café

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Sweetie-licious Bakery Café Our trip to Sweetie-licious started on a day of celebration.  It was 1-23-2012.  Yes, National Pie Day as proclaimed by the American Pie Council.  Let’s be honest, we don’t care who created it.  A day to celebrate pie is a day worth celebrating. So, after asking our followers on  DineMichigan.com, twitter and Facebook we were [...]

Lansing, Michigan – Mexican Restaurante

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Jalapenos Mexican Restaurante A Mexican meal fit for a King.  Well, how about a Governor?  Situated just a couple short blocks from the State capitol is an outstanding Mexican restaurant for breakfast and lunch. If Gov. Snyder has not eaten off this menu then we suggest he does and he will likely be as hooked as are [...]

Novi, Michigan – Sports pub & Grill

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Library Sports Pub & Grill Novi has it all–from the Twelve Oaks Mall to The Suburban Collection Showplace convention center and so much more. However, you might just be driving by on I-96 or coming up I-275 and looking for some really good food.  Yes, they have many of the corporate chain restaurants but have you [...]

Lansing, Michigan – Farm to Table Food Truck

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The Purple Carrot Truck Is it fast?  Maybe, it’s slow? What it’s not, is fast food.  You’ve eaten from the cart, wagon or truck vendor along the streets of a busy city or even at a local carnival.  Well, put that vision out of your head.  You are about to experience a trend where some of today’s finest chefs are [...]