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Your hometown's must go restaurant

  • Kalamazoo( in no particular order)

    Chin Chin's (Mattawan)
    Fricano's (Alamo)
    The Beacon Club
    Erbelli's

    Mudjin harbor

  • fishrose said...

    I grew up a block away and worked at the hardware. I think Norm's drinks (that may or may not have been served to me underage) are solely responsible for the hair on my chest.

    That explains the stray follicle I regularly find on my microwave special. Say Hey to Craig next time you are in the hardware.

    Blaykezor

  • Oranje15 said...

    Okemos: The only place I head make a beeline to when I'm going through town are Jersey Giant, Lou & Harry's, or Woody's Oasis.

    Other than that, there isn't anything special since I hit the road after high school.

    Uh... Dusty's?

    Io Triumphe

  • Floyd Robertson said...

    Bullfrogs is more of a Clarkston thing than an Ortonville thing, IMHO.

    As for the Boat Bar, I haven't been in that dive since about 1990. I assume it hasn't changed much.

    Really? I would say Bullfrogs is closer to Ortonville than Clarkston, but it has been a long time since I have been up there.

    Winger

  • The Island Republic of West Seattle
    1. Zippy's Giant Burgers -- best g.d. burgers in the state of WA. bonus trivia: owned and operated by the former lead singer of The Fartz.
    2. Elliott Bay Brewing -- not crazy about the food, but the dry hopped IPA is awesome.
    3. Pho Aroma -- Horrible name, awesome Vietnamese
    4. Mashiko -- super hype sushi
    5. Ma'ono Fried Chicken and Whisky -- the new hotness

    It is because we are all imposters that we endure each other. -- e.m. cioran

    thee

  • Io Triumphe said...

    Uh... Dusty's?

    FWIW, --- and off topic --- the wife and I go to Dusty's a lot (well, we used to), we love the service and the wine offerings, but the menu has gotten bland and frankly, the chef really out thinks himself on certain dishes by combining food items that do not go well (or present well) together. We're over it. I travel far too much and eat out at much more deserving $30+ per plate price restaurants than Dusty's. IMHO, Copper is a little bit better and much cheaper.

    I haven't hit up Gracie's in Williamston yet, I heard that is very good. I met the chef from there at the Meridian Farmer Market last Saturday, he was excellent.

    I really miss Villegas. He did a GREAT job there. He used to integrate local food with tremendous presentation and offerings.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Hank Moody on 5/25/2012 at 11:25 AM

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  • thee said...

    The Island Republic of West Seattle 1. Zippy's Giant Burgers -- best g.d. burgers in the state of WA. bonus trivia: owned and operated by the former lead singer of The Fartz. 2. Elliott Bay Brewing -- not crazy about the food, but the dry hopped IPA is awesome. 3. Pho Aroma -- Horrible name, awesome Vietnamese 4. Mashiko -- super hype sushi 5. Ma'ono Fried Chicken and Whisky -- the new hotness

    Just had Elliott Bay down in Sea Tac - awesome!

    My fav's in WS were Telarico's Pizza (14 inch slices), Cactus and Duke's.

    "If you have the right to be offended I have the right to offend you." - Ricky Gervais

    Enrico Palazzo

  • Winger said...

    Really? I would say Bullfrogs is closer to Ortonville than Clarkston, but it has been a long time since I have been up there.

    Eh, I haven't been in my old stomping grounds in several years. After consulting the google map, you're definitely right. For some reason I was thinking it was in Independence Twp, and there it is just by Lake Louise.

    This post was edited by Floyd Robertson on 5/25/2012 at 11:22 AM

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    Floyd Robertson

  • Rancho Grande and The Iron Horse in Durand

    MontgomeryBurns

  • West Bloomfield - The Lark.

    Consistently rated one of the best in the state for years. Quite expensive.

    Ghengis Khan Rack of Lamb is phenomenal. Curry Duck appetizer is a classic.

    Spartan_MD

  • SpartanGuard said...

    In Novi: Toasted Oak Grill and Market is pretty superb. I've only been there once, and it's pricey, but it was delish. I'm also a fan of Cherry Blossom Japanese Restaurant. Pretty much everything else here is a chain.

    Not from Novi, but Toasted Oak is good. I haven't been to NoVI chophouse since they moved, but the old one was better than Toasted Oak IMHO.

    Volare is excellent (but down the road in Wixom)...

    This post was edited by Spartan_MD on 5/25/2012 at 12:00 PM

    Spartan_MD

  • Birmingham -

    Current Favorites: Tallulah / Forest Grill / Townhouse

    Old Standby: Big Rock

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    Sparts

  • Williamston---Gotta be the Brookshire. Special tap system with coldest beer in town, great food from sandwich to steak, huge portions, hot waitstaff and now featuring your starting left tackle Dan France as a server. Great place

    GreenWilly

  • Did you just call Dan France hot?? confused

    MSUPosse

  • MSUPosse said...

    Did you just call Dan France hot?? confused

    I think he did.

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    Hank Moody

  • Marv Merchants said...

    All three of these are spot on thumbsup I am sure we are probably friends in real life (Royal Oak is pretty small), however I would like to remain anonymous on tRCMB lol

    Tanias is within walking distance from me. Stuffed pizza pacman

    Ahan Thai and Monterey Cantina are solid as well.

    "Losing Benenoch is a mortal blow from which this program can't recover"-T-Pain

    Rogue Leader

  • Spartan_MD said...

    Not from Novi, but Toasted Oak is good. I haven't been to NoVI chophouse since they moved, but the old one was better than Toasted Oak IMHO.

    I second the Toasted Oak.

    For the rep Novi gets as a chain restaurant mecca, it's also a big enough town to have a handful of great local experiences to go with it. Top Novi places:

    1.) Toasted Oak
    2.) Steve and Rocky's
    3.) Chop House No. VI
    4.) Shiro (resides in an antebellum-style mansion, serving sushi and asian-fusion; cool venue and good food)
    5.) Guernsey's (only for the ice cream, but you'll walk out completely satisfied on that alone)

    Although I grew up in Novi, I'm also going to give a shout out to downtown Northville's "Table Five". If you are ever in the area, go there. Just went last night and their sea scallops are amazing. It's right on Main St., has a fantastic menu of entrees and apps, does al fresco dining (if you care about that) and has a surprising selection of local beers on tap to boot.

    PPTPW54

  • Sparts said...

    Birmingham -

    Current Favorites: Tallulah / Forest Grill / Townhouse

    Old Standby: Big Rock

    I would agree with Forest Grill, but IMHO Tallulah shouldn't be on the list. Initially great, but not very good the next few visits. Big Rock is excellent and has a nice happy hour, but I'd rather go to Cameron's.

    Forest Grill is excellent, and has exotic charcuterie. Great for foodies.

    I would highly recommend Cafe Via as an additional restaurant in Birmingham. (and Cameron's if you want a chain). Nice outdoor dining for summer nights.

    Spartan_MD

  • Spartan_MD said...

    I would agree with Forest Grill, but IMHO Tallulah shouldn't be on the list. Initially great, but not very good the next few visits. Big Rock is excellent and has a nice happy hour, but I'd rather go to Cameron's.

    Forest Grill is excellent, and has exotic charcuterie. Great for foodies.

    I would highly recommend Cafe Via as an additional restaurant in Birmingham. (and Cameron's if you want a chain). Nice outdoor dining for summer nights.

    I've heard a lot of people knock Tallulah, but I've enjoyed it every time.

    Cameron's is "nicer" than Big Rock, but Big Rock has so much more character. It's a great place with good food and good people, it used to be the old train station. The owner of Big Rock lives locally and is active in the community, while the owner of Cameron's is Ruth's Chris.

    I do also like Cafe Via, could've added that to the list as well. Check out Townhouse if you haven't been there, they have good food and a great outdoor dining area in the summer.

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    Sparts

  • Sparts said...

    I've heard a lot of people knock Tallulah, but I've enjoyed it every time.

    Cameron's is "nicer" than Big Rock, but Big Rock has so much more character. It's a great place with good food and good people, it used to be the old train station. The owner of Big Rock lives locally and is active in the community, while the owner of Cameron's is Ruth's Chris.

    I do also like Cafe Via, could've added that to the list as well. Check out Townhouse if you haven't been there, they have good food and a great outdoor dining area in the summer.

    how is the $19 burger at Townhouse?

    (I would also add Toast for breakfast)

    I agree about the Big Rock. I like both Cameron's and Big Rock equally. Both great places, but if you want to go local, I agree with you, I'd go to Big Rock.

    Cafe Via pours a NICE drink.

    This post was edited by Spartan_MD on 5/25/2012 at 1:06 PM

    Spartan_MD

  • thee said...

    The Island Republic of West Seattle
    1. Zippy's Giant Burgers -- best g.d. burgers in the state of WA. bonus trivia: owned and operated by the former lead singer of The Fartz.
    2. Elliott Bay Brewing -- not crazy about the food, but the dry hopped IPA is awesome.
    3. Pho Aroma -- Horrible name, awesome Vietnamese
    4. Mashiko -- super hype sushi
    5. Ma'ono Fried Chicken and Whisky -- the new hotness

    Elliott Bay in Burien is very good. On my way right now.

    MSU_Lew ●

  • Spartan_MD said...

    how is the $19 burger at Townhouse?

    (I would also add Toast for breakfast)

    I agree about the Big Rock. I like both Cameron's and Big Rock equally. Both great places, but if you want to go local, I agree with you, I'd go to Big Rock.

    Cafe Via pours a NICE drink.

    Have not had the $19 burger...I'll make a point to try it this summer. Toast is great for brunch on Sundays. Cafe Via and that drink sounds good about RIGHT NOW.

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    Sparts

  • Kalamazoo:

    Food Dance : Eclectic and expensive
    Cosmo's; same as above
    Bravo : Italian and expensive
    Comensoli's: Italian and reasonable
    Benucci's: Italian and reasonable
    Erbelli's Pizza, etc reasonable
    North Eleven; good food and drink , reasonable
    Saffron: Indian , has a reasonable lunch buffet
    Schwarma King; Lebanese, very reasonable

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    SMB 60-64, Alumni Marching and Concert bands, Kalamazoo Concert Band,71-present.

    DaveRafferty

  • Wealthy Street Station in Grand Rapids. Their station burger will make you come

    YouDoubleJack

  • st81976 said...

    China King is good, yes...what about the Pasta House in little Kinde, MI?? Another great place in the middle of nowhere!!

    This is true, but OP wanted home town joints. I'm not from Kinde, but I do love me some Pasta House. Joe's in Pt. Austin is where we always went when we visited my grandparents. So many delicious memories.

    I hate Lou Holtz

    Shawn_Diggidy

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