Three Michigan Chefs Honored

James Beard

2012 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Best Chef Division for the Great Lakes Are you looking to step your meal up?  Michigan has three chefs being recognized by the James Beard Foundation on their list of best chefs. Who is James Beard? He was an American chef and foodie writer who helped establish America’s food identity.  Chef  Beard had an eccentric personality who brought French [...]

Happy National Pie Day!

National Pie Day

January 23 or 1-23 is National Pie day. Why?  Because enjoying a good pie is as easy as 1-2-3 (1-23) What restaurant serves the BEST pie? Add a comment and let us know. Hmmmmmmmmmmm…. Does a Pizza Pie count for this day of celebration?  We say so! So Apple, Cherry, Peach, Pecan, Chocolate, Coconut or [...]

Benton Harbor, Michigan – Colorful Bistro

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The Ideal Place     Located in the heart of Benton Harbor’s Art District, the Ideal Place is a cozy restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and the look of a neighborhood favorite that you might find in Chicago.  We were warmly welcomed by Chris Kasperzak, the owner, and quickly shown to our table where we [...]

Pigeon, Michigan – Eatery and Pub

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Shaggy J’s Eatery and Pub Maybe you are going to see the beauty of the thumb and it’s lake shores or perhaps the wind farm to the east of pigeon.  Well, either way if you blink you could miss the quaint farming community of Pigeon and if you are at all hungry, looking for a snack or even just need a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]