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 [...]

Eaton Rapids, Michigan – Fine Dining

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The English Inn Restaurant and Pub   Eatin’ in Eaton Rapids Start driving NOW, 15 miles south west of Lansing you’ll find a quaint little town called Eaton Rapids.  Located along the banks of the Grand River on the Northern edge of Eaton Rapids, The English Inn Restaurant and Pub is also a beautiful bed [...]

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 [...]

Lansing, Michigan – BBQ

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King of the Grill Upon a recent visit to Uncle John’s Cider Mill we happened upon a small food wagon containing one of our BIG favorites.  Now it is true, Michigan is not known for their beef brisket. So, after being introduced to this tender smoked meat in the Lone Star State we really fell in [...]

Lansing, Michigan – Food Trailer

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Trailer Park’d Our writers are back at the wonderful world of mobile dining.  As you may have heard, gourmet mobile food trucks and trailers are coming to some of the larger cities around the country and Lansing is one of the lucky ones.  With their slogan, “Slow” Fast Food,  Trailer Park’d is serving a meal [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Tavern

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Freddie’s Tavern In the college town of Central Michigan University there is a tavern that most college kids don’t find until late in their college life and “that’s okay” is what we were told by some of the locals.  The locals know a good thing and they love this place.  Freddie, his wife Kelly and daughter [...]

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. [...]