The Mootz in Mootz Pizzeria and Bar, pronounced “moo-tz,” is the slang term that New Yorkers and Italians use for mozzarella cheese. Their Mootz, award-winning fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese, appears as a star ingredient throughout the menu. Location: Mootz Pizzeria and Bar, located at 1230 Library Street in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Find the restaurant’s …
Chef-owner Daniel Rutkowski’s inspiration for the name of his restaurant Willow came from the nearby M-119 byway called the “Tunnel of Trees.” Rutkowski loves the outdoors and it shows in the woods theme that carries throughout the restaurant. Location: Willow, located at 129 East Bay Street in the downtown area of Harbor Springs, Michigan. Find …
Clementine’s stands grandly at the corner of Phoenix and Center Streets. A majestic golden copula crowns the red-brick building, making it impossible to miss. Location: Clementine’s, located at 500 Phoenix Street in downtown South Haven, Michigan. Find the restaurant’s website here. Menu: Clementine’s menu has a wide variety of American classics, where they make everything …
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Terra, meaning Earth, features seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. The staff takes pride in their genuine hospitality, and it shows. Even in the hustle and bustle of a busy Saturday morning, the staff greeted us warmly. Location: Terra, located at 1429 Lake Drive Southeast in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Find the restaurant’s website …
The 52 in the name Smokehouse 52 BBQ references Highway 52 that runs through Chelsea, Michigan. This part of the road is also known as Main Street. Location: Smokehouse 52 BBQ located at 125 South Main Street in downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Find the restaurant’s website here. Smokehouse 52 BBQ has two locations in southeast Michigan, …
The light, bright décor of Anna’s House welcomes you in, and the homey American comfort food invites you to stay. Location: Anna’s House, located at 12450 Felch Street in Holland, Michigan. Anna’s House has eight locations throughout Michigan. Find the restaurant’s website here. Menu: Anna’s House only serves breakfast and lunch. The menu features classic …
Housed in a historic Victorian-era fire station, with a vintage baseball theme, Mitten Brewing Company hits artisan pizza and craft beer out of the park. Location: Mitten Brewing Company located at 527 Leonard Street NW on the west side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Find the restaurant’s website here. Menu: The menu at Mitten Brewing Company …
Chef Thad Gillies, co-owner of Logan: An American Restaurant, describes the restaurant’s food style as New American Cuisine. America is a melting pot, and Logan’s menu reflects this. The chef’s French cooking techniques echo Europe, ingredients like tamarind represent Asian, and Oaxacan mole signifies Latin American. They all melt together forming New American Cuisine. Location: …
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In Italian, mani means hand made. An Italian eatery similar to a tavern is an osteria. Mani Osteria & Bar exemplifies hand made through pasta made in-house, along with the hand-made pizza crusts. They demonstrate the Italian Osteria as a gathering place through hospitality, and the local ingredients served. Small production wines complement the meals. …
Most people drive right by the small town of Fenton, Michigan where there are about 11,750 inhabitants. But those who live there know it boasts some good eats. One of which is Lucky’s Steakhouse. We have been going to Lucky’s now for over 15 years and even though we’ve moved to the next town south, …
