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House-made hummous made from fresh chickpeas

Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine at Zaytoon Mediterranean in Lansing, Michigan

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Zaytoon (Arabic for olive) the Mediterranean, is a healthy alternative to fast food. As their tagline says, “Fast Food – Cooked Slow.” Their Mediterranean cuisine focuses on the [amazon_textlink asin=’1634505727′ text=’Middle East’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’777ec6c6-ff90-11e7-a72b-df03dec5c65c’] and [amazon_textlink asin=’1631213075′ text=’Greece’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’812b4718-ff90-11e7-8457-03530fdd299a’] with an American twist. The emphasis is scratch cooking from fresh …

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Italian Sausage Stromboli at Tomato Brothers in Howell, Michigan

Tomato Brothers, Italian Cuisine in Howell, Michigan

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Tomato Brothers is a family-friendly Italian restaurant that our smiling server describes as, “It’s like eating homemade, without having to cook.” I have to agree with her; the scratch-made Italian food tastes like an Italian grandmother is in the kitchen. Location: Tomato Brothers located at 3030 West Grand River in Howell, [amazon_textlink asin=’1631214047′ text=’Michigan’ template=’ProductLink’ …

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Grand River Brewery

Grand River Brewery in Jackson, Michigan

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Grand River Brewery lures you in with the trifecta! A brewery, distillery, and winery all under one roof. However, the eatery’s scratch-made kitchen has me yearning for more. The fresh local ingredients, treated with traditional cooking techniques make all the difference. Location: Grand River Brewery located in downtown Jackson, at 117 West Louis Glick Highway, …

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Pot Roast at Carson's American Bistro

Carson’s American Bistro in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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It was a crisp late summer evening, and we were looking for a relaxing place to unwind after a fast-paced day. Carson’s American Bistro fit the bill. Their west-facing patio seating made it the perfect spot to enjoy Michigan’s brilliant sunsets and one of their signature cocktails, Carson’s mule. The fire pits kept off the …

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Family-Style Dinners at Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan

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The Bavarian Inn Restaurant’s German roots are evident the minute you see the building. Its traditional alpine-style with half-timbered architecture has a Glockenspiel clock tower, which rings four times daily. The nearby fountains remind me of those found in traditional European town squares. You’re immediately in traditional [amazon_textlink asin=’1465440194′ text=’Bavaria’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a4c6a16e-aab6-11e7-98af-759165b1f247′]. Location: The …

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Meat Southern BBQ and Carnivore Cuisine in Lansing, Michigan

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The barbecue aroma hits hard. Dry-rubbed, slow-smoked up to 18 hours with a combination of oak and mesquite, Meat Restaurant is indeed all about the meat — beef brisket (lean or fatty), pork ribs, turkey, wings, pulled pork, and Texas hot links.  Location: Meat Restaurant located at 1224 Turner Street, in Lansing, Michigan’s  Old Town …

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American Comfort Food at Zingerman’s Roadhouse

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Zingerman’s Roadhouse takes farm-to-table dining up a notch. Not only do they use produce from local farmers they also grow it on their own four-acre farm eight miles from the restaurant. Their farm has a hoop house, which allows year-round farming. While they grow over 50 different crops including heirloom tomatoes, peppers, squash, head lettuces, …

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Brunch at Grove Restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The Grove Restaurant offers earth-to-table dining through the support of local farmers and artisans. Michigan is second only to [easyazon_link identifier=”B00TNDP0G4″ locale=”US” tag=”theyum-20″]California[/easyazon_link] in the United States crop production and Michigan’s west coast produces 80% of them. Farm-fresh produce is the foundation for Grove’s seasonal meals. There are no fresh tomatoes on the menu in …

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