Restaurant Review: Benson’s Vinaigrettes
Several people have mentioned Benson’s Vinaigrettes restaurant to me, so I decided to stop in for dinner on my way to Horrock’s Market. The restaurant does catering and a busy takeout service, but also has a dining room. When I arrived, I did not expect to see that all of the food is offered pre-made, displayed in a deli case, and not cooked to order....
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Restaurant Review: Dublin Square Irish Pub
Dublin Square is an establishment with a dual personality. It is both a pub-style restaurant and a college town bar. Late night weekends draw a student crowd, but during regular dining hours it is a family friendly spot with handsome décor, featuring Irish-themed food and an extensive draft beer and Guinness drink menu (Black and Tan, Black and Blue, Black...
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Restaurant Review: The English Inn
Walking up to the front door of the English Inn feels like going out to dinner at a friend’s home — a friend with a really large, beautifully landscaped, landmark country home. In addition to the dining rooms and downstairs English pub, the English Inn is also a bed and breakfast and home to banquet and conference facilities. With that in mind, I was a...
Continue ReadingRestaurant Review: Crunchy’s
“The best burger in town” is quite a claim. My dear hubby’s craving for a great burger led us to Crunchy’s to see if they realyl do have the best in town. Food Crunchy’s motto is “Serving Beers for 25 Years,” but they have a large and varied menu in addition to the 25 taps pouring various beers and microbrews. Salads, stone baked...
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Restaurant Review: Sultan’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Bakery
Food The menu has a wide variety of traditional Middle-Eastern dishes. The seasoning tends to be very flavorful, but not overly spicy. There are several combination dinners available if you wish to have a sample of several dishes. Starters During dinner hours, Sultan’s serves baskets of puffy warm pita bread, freshly baked in the open hearth. We ordered...
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Restaurant Review: Gracie’s Place
If you find yourself in Williamston this holiday season enjoying the small town charm, Gracie’s Place is a good spot to warm up with a coffee drink or enjoy a meal after shopping. They serve fresh, homemade food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Food Gracie’s Place started out as a coffee and sweets shop, and branched out to include lunch, and now dinner....
Continue ReadingRestaurant Review: Emil’s
In business since 1921, Emil’s claims to be the oldest restaurant in Lansing, and is still owned by the same family. Many years ago, I lived near Emil’s and ate there often, but it has been several years since my last visit. For parking, there is a large metered parking lot in the back of the restaurant, or you can take your chances finding a spot in front...
Continue ReadingRestaurant Review: The Soup Spoon Cafe
The Soup Spoon Café’s motto is “friends don’t let friends eat at chain restaurants.” There is nothing evil about chain restaurants — I enjoy tasty meals at chain restaurants all the time. However, one has to admire the spirit of independent restaurateurs, especially during these economically challenging times. The Soup Spoon’s motto speaks to...
Continue ReadingMaru Sushi & Grill
One trip to Maru Sushi & Grill was not enough! For the sake of a good review, I just had to follow up my dinner visit with lunch a week later. Maru is not the typical “write your own sushi order/miso soup and salad included” type sushi restaurant. The atmosphere is serene and the menu is not large, but it is well edited. The prices are a bit higher...
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