Gladwin, Michigan – Fine Dining and More

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Riverwalk Grill     When you think of small town America, fine dining is not typically the first thing that springs to mind.  You may think of the local home town diner or the bar that has that great burger.  Well, Riverwalk Grill in Gladwin offers a wonderful menu in a beautiful setting that is a [...]

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 [...]

Escanaba, Michigan – Swedish Diner

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An Upper Peninsula Delight You’d never know it when you first walk into the Swedish Pantry, but it’s quite possible that the meal you’re about to have could change your outlook on what you want for breakfast for the rest of your life. Phyllis LaBranche, the owner of the Swedish Pantry, didn’t know what to [...]

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 [...]

Charlevoix, Michigan – Fine Dining

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The Weathervane Restaurant   This restaurant sits on a historic grist mill on the river banks of the Pine River channel in the beautiful downtown Charlevoix.   The Weathervane was converted from the original mill, and designed by Earl Young in the mid 1950.  While eating at the Weathervane its patrons can enjoy watching as boating traffic on [...]

Farwell, Michigan – Pizza, Subs and Salads

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Buccilli’s Pizza Just kitty corner from the park on Main Street in Farwell you will find a local staple.  While other restaurants in Farwell have come and gone Buccilli’s has been alive and well since July 1987. Andrea, owner of Farwell Buccilli’s, is a third generation owner and has clearly devoted her life to her work. [...]

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Coneys, Ice Cream and more

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The Pixie Restaurant Come on a journey to the past…the year is 1948.  Norman LaBelle, local car salesman turned restaurateur has opened a new drive-in called the Pixie.  Complete with jukebox, curb service by carhops and great food, Pixie is soon a Mt. Pleasant tradition.  Back to present day, very little has changed in the [...]

Pentwater, Michigan – Restaurant and Bar

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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 [...]

Clare Michigan – Bakery

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Clare City Bakery +   = Cops & Doughnuts Bakery plus cops seems like a bad joke but, oh how sweet it is!  If you don’t believe me go try the Squealer.  A maple flavored long john with bacon on top! Yep, its to die for and proof that bacon makes everything better and that [...]

Traverse City, Michigan – Deli

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Folgarelli’s the Perfect Traverse City deli! Yes, it was once, and to many still lovingly known as Folgarellis the dog hair deli. Don’t be afraid, its our understanding that it was more of a disagreement from a local official that lead to the name than a recipe.  They know how to make a sandwich!   This [...]