A Fresh Start with Fresh Food
The beginning of January has me bursting with optimism for the New Year. My life is going to change for the better. I am going to turn over a new leaf — a lettuce leaf in this case. Watch me dump my boyfriend Cheese for greener pastures — literally. But where does one go in this bustling metropolis of Lansing to find super-healthy lunch options? I had...
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Spartan Hall of Fame Café
Honestly, does the food even matter? I am pretty sure there are enough people in the area who bleed green and white that if the Spartan Hall of Fame Café served shoe leather with a side of fries, people would still populate the establishment. Lucky for us more reserved Spartan fans, the quality of the food far exceeds shoe leather. Good enough to get a die-hard...
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Thai One On
Have you ever noticed that most people either love Thai food or have never tried it? You rarely find people who are neutral on the subject. Thai is fabulous in that it often strikes a balance between being both sweet and spicy — kind of like us ladies. Thai Village 400 S. Washington Square, Lansing Thai Village is the newest location in the Lansing area...
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Tasty Trucks
There is a fun, new food trend in town and I am happy to hop on it …. the gourmet food truck. Lansing has gotten itself some stellar new locations to find fresh, exciting, innovative and creative food. To add to that already impressive list of adjectives is that they are also local, seasonal, organic and sustainable. So, not only is the food amazing, your...
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Hot Diggity Dog
Photo by Emily Caswell What Up Dawg 317 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing 517-351-DAWG Located in downtown East Lansing, this hot dog joint serves up some tasty fare. Though it appears to be a restaurant, it is more like a hot dog cart with a roof. There are plenty of seats but no wait staff. You order your dogs at the register and wait to be called. There is not...
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Enso
The Zen concept of Enso is a circle, which allows the mind to be free in order to let the body and spirit simply create. Is this the basis for Enso’s eclectic and exciting menu, or an invitation for us to come in and have a wonderful dining experience? If it goes both ways, Enso is a very special place. The Experience When you get to Enso, it is a juxtaposition...
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Pizza House
Upon being warmly seated at the Pizza House in East Lansing, you are handed a book. Not to be sacrilegious, but it could possibly be construed as a pizza bible. What is your pizza pleasure? Because frankly, I am not sure if the Pizza House could possibly fail to deliver whatever pizza whim you want to succumb to. The menu offers seven pizza crust options:...
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A Mexican Vacation for Your Taste Buds: Capital area serves up some serious spice with a variety of Mexican restaurants
When it’s a cold and dreary day here in the Capital area, there is only one thing for us to do to save our sanity — daydream ourselves off to a pseudo-vacation in Mexico. As we envision rustling palm trees and a balmy breeze off the ocean, let’s traverse our town looking for the best Mexican restaurants to transport us as far away from this clinging...
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Art’s Bar and Grill
Art’s Bar and Grill is considered a Lansing landmark. I had always heard about the pizza and burgers in off-hand conversations at various social events, yet I had never been there. The time had come to see if it lived up to its legend. The Place and its People Established in 1948, Art’s is one of those quintessential neighborhood bars. In fact, they...
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The RiverHouse Inn
The name says it all. The RiverHouse Inn in Williamston is a charming house that sits right on the Red Cedar River. AMBIENCE The hardwood floors, large windows, coved ceilings and numerous fireplaces add to its cozy and quaint atmosphere. In the spring and summer, the restaurant has an outdoor patio and bar with full food service where you can take in the...
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Restaurant Review: Copper
I often use the nickname “East LA” when describing East Lansing. It’s my way of giving a big-city vibe to our sweet, little college town. There is someone else who is trying to do the same thing. The Walnut Hills Country Club now offers a public restaurant called Copper that is looking to bring a “modern twist on American cuisine” to the Capital...
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Restaurant Review: Sushi Blue
Sushi Blue offers a wide assortment of Japanese/American cuisine, including everything from unadon to cheesecake. Decorated with bamboo, blue lighting, Japanese artwork and lanterns, this sushi restaurant is comfortable and accessible to everyone in the Lansing area. Sushi Blue can be found right off of South Cedar, just past Edgewood Boulevard , in Lansing. Appetizers The...
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