New place added in Buchanan on the River!

New in August 2009. How about a nice upscale but casual barbeque place overlooking the St. Joseph river on a scenic drive road just north of town. Check out the Wheatberry Restaurant & Tavern in Buchanan. Everything made from scratch including the barbeque sauces. Try pulled pork, beef or chicken with the sweet and tangy or the spicy sauce. Nice bar and great selection of Michigan beers and wines. Hardwood floors, paper tableclothes and a chalkboard menu give this place a special upscale yet casual feel. This is worth a nice scenic drive along the river or take time to visit Michigan's only cave. Check it out! Look in the guide for details and more review.

New addition near Indian Lake

If you wander around the Sister Lakes area and down to the North end of Indian Lake you should check out the Timberline Inn. This place has been serving people from Chicago, Indiana and Southwest Michigan since 1939. A classic fine dining restaurant with great food and atmosphere. Known for prime rib and steaks, they also have a large seafood selection. The fried chicken is very good and they offer a couple of housemade desserts. Check out the "gourmet table". Look in the guide for more details and a longer review.

First Listing in Jackson!

How about a great little family run italian joint with homemade sauces, full bar and cozy atmosphere. I hope you get to try Giglio's Italian Restaurant on the south east part of town. Pasta served al'dente and sauce that is not too sweet. Pizza served after 5pm in the "eastern pennsylvania" style...thick and crispy. Salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts give this place all thumbs up. Check out the guide for more details like hours, website and a longer review.

Small town pizza since 1935!

Since 1935. That itself is a testament to the consistent quality and service offered by the family and crew of Cascarelli's Pizza and Pub in Homer. Homer is at M99 and M60. This famous pizza place has been named among the best in the state and worth the drive. They have a great assortment of toppings like asparagus tips or even meatballs. The building is very old and located downtown with great atmosphere. Large craft beer selection and two menus. One for the less busy weekdays and one for their busy weekend crowds. Decent wine list and full bar to go with a great thin crust pizza! Check out the guide for more details.

Happy 50th anniversary!

This place is a well known landmark in Kalamazoo. Bimbo's Pizza since 1959! I really like the renovations and the old feeling of this building. Plenty of seating, great atmosphere and great pizza. Be sure to go and help them celebrate their 50th. Very few places around reach this 50 year mark, so I want to recognize this and share their accomplishment with you all! Check the guide for more details.

New place added in Texas Corners

I had heard that chef Shane Sheldon was opening his own place and looked forward to its opening. It is here and it is called BOLD Restaurant & Catering. Self described "simple foods...big flavors". Shane is not the chef but brings his food philosophy to the menu. This is a casual fine dining place with a nice selection of "small plates" and "big plates" which are full dinners. Very nice place with a neat concept. Everything has that chefs touch with a little something extra. They have a neat wine concept that allows you to try a different wine with each course by buying it in 3oz segments. Check the guide for more details and description of our dining experience there.

Did you ever go to Emilio's?

Emilio's closed in 1992 and was located on Michigan Ave. in the Wattles Park area of Battle Creek. It was very unique and had a very loyal clientele. We drove from Kalamazoo to Emilio's at least once every two weeks just for lunch! The man, the food, the atmosphere were unmatched. However, his lead cook for 23 years opened her own joint in Marshall in 1993 on the east end of downtown and calls it Oye' Amigo's. She even has a tribute to Emilio in her restaurant and is serving all my old favorites from the original recipes. The best hot sauce I have ever had. Great guacamole (try a spoon for only two dollars)! I order the tortilla shells dry, but they are good with butter as well. I was a young man going to Emilio's and I still love going to Oye' Amigo's every chance I get. Check it out even if you never heard of Emilio's.