Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Cafe

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Max & Emily’s Eatery Mt. Pleasant’s Enthusiastic Eatery For sixteen years now owner, Tim Brockman has been making Max & Emily’s more than just a local favorite for a sandwich.  With a menu of over 60 sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, soups and so much more they have something for everyone and are an eatery not to miss [...]

Clare, Michigan – Cafe

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The Mulberry Cafe One of the real hidden secrets of Clare opened St. Patrick’s Day weekend in 2007 and is located just a block east of McEwan Street  (the main north and south street) on Fifth Street. Sounds easy but keep looking as you will find a quaint little shop called The Herrick House.  You see, The Herrick [...]

East Lansing,Michigan – Chinese Grille & Lounge

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XIAO Xiao, pronounced “she-ow” or almost like “chow” as we were told by owner, is a gem of a Chinese restaurant and yes, lounge.  Hidden in plain sight, in a newer strip mall on the North side of Saginaw Street just east of 127 is East Lansing’s newest restaurant and lounge. The atmosphere is elegant, sporty and classy. [...]

Farwell, Michigan – Food and Fudge

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The Sweet Spot Whether you are passing through Farwell on your way to the cabin or on your way back home Farwell has a new eatery with some old favorites that make The Sweet Spot a great quick stop. Located inside Eagle Pharmacy in downtown Farwell is a real treat.  John and Lisa Gross have not just sweetened up [...]

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Pizza

The Grotto

The Grotto Located on the southwest side, tucked in next to the 7-11 is one of Mt. Pleasant’s true hidden gems.  It’s The Grotto and they are serving Michigan’s Pizza.  Art and his crew have taken this restaurant to a new level with great customer service, a clean environment,  an inviting atmosphere, the freshest ingredients and one [...]

Lansing, Michigan – Bold Breakfast

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Golden Harvest Today three of our writers chose to make a visit to The Golden Harvest.  One of our other writers had been there and she told us the atmosphere was fun.  Fun happens to be an understatement. It was more like a breakfast party and let me tell you our taste buds did not want us [...]

Coldwater, Michigan – Fun-nomenal Dining

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The Boathouse Restaurant Just a couple miles off I-69 and located on the east shore of Coldwater Lake is a restaurant known by some locals and many from Chicago and Indianapolis but few other Michiganders.  If you are in the area for dinner any day of the week or for a late lunch 2-5pm (Saturday [...]

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Brewery and restaurant

Arbor Brew Pub 2011-07

Arbor Brewing Company Located in the heart of Ann Arbor just a short distance from the U of M campus is a staple named Arbor Brewing Company.  The beer is amazing and the fare will surprise you in many wonderful ways. Matt and Rene are the original owners who started with their first batch of brew in [...]

Grand Rapids, Michigan – Top Dining

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Cygnus 27 Sitting in Michigan’s second largest city ,Grand Rapids, atop the Amway Grand Towers on the 27th and 28th floors overlooking the Grand River awaits Cygnus 27.  This classy casual hidden gem is going to surprise you.  Manager Katie Dietrich has Chef  Werner Absenger from Austria who has worked in some of the best restaurants like the Grand [...]

Clare, Michigan – Restaurant Bar and Grill

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Ruckle’s Pier Bar & Grill It was a day in mid Michigan where the temperature had pushed the 100 degree mark and the the air conditioning at Ruckle’s Pier had decided to take the day off.  We could have changed restaurants but with the smiles and the positive attitudes of Angie and Deb, the owners of [...]