Southwest Michigan
Food & Dining

Dig Michigan: Traverse City
Traverse City is the largest city in Northwest Lower Michigan, and the first of Michigan's regions that we are exploring this month. This rambling article talks about the history of the region, the great food & dining, outdoor activities like hiking, biking, golf and relaxing on the beach, shopping and cultural opportunities and where to go for more information & photos!

Eat Local: Michigan Summer Squash
Summer squash (and zucchini) is a great source of Vitamin A, potassium, calcium, and especially Vitamin C. Since it's 94% water, squash is low in calories, easy to digest and good at replacing lost fluids on hot summer days. Check here for more info on squash and some recipes!

Dig Michigan in August
There's probably no month that is better for exploring the Great Lakes State than August, and all month we'll be highlighting some great things to do in every corner of Michigan. Because gas prices and a soft economy are getting in the way of some folks' enjoyment, we'll be sure to include activities that are cheap to free!

Lots more articles below or check the links to the right - photo Looking Down at the Michigan Building by SNWEB.ORG

You might also want to check our Food & Dining links for all of Michigan!

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Lansing City Market
The historic Lansing City Market was established in 1909 at the corner of Cedar Street and Shiawassee. For the past 91 years, local farmers and craftspeople have been bringing their goods to sell to the public in a warm, family-friendly environment.

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Delicious Recipes Made with Michigan-Grown Products
The title says it all. Delicious recipes made with Michigan-grown products. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Dusty's Cellar
Dusty's features an award winning wine list served in a relaxed "Wine Bar"-Bistro atmosphere. The Dusty's Cellar store features Mid-Michigan's largest selection of fine wines, beer, fresh bread, pastries, gourment foods, cigars and other great gifts. (Okemos, Ingham County)
Family Dining on the Lake Michigan Coast
From New Buffalo to Saugatuck there are independent restaurants with menu offerings for almost every taste. Browse our listings for great places to eat while visiting the coast line of West Michigan. (Saugatuck, Allegan County)
Fricano's
Claimed by thousands of loyal customers to be the best they've ever had. Fricano's pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan. (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
Hopcat
HopCat has one mission in mind: to bring you great beer. 48 taps, one hand pull, 150 bottles and soon a small-batch brewing system for guest brewers and one-of-a-kind in-house brews. We specialize in Michigan brews, but offer a wide range of global beer. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways
The Michigan Humanities Council is proud to host Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways, a year long series of exhibits and public programs touring six Michigan Communities in 2007-08: Chelsea, Calumet, Cheboygan, Whitehall, Frankenmuth, and Dundee. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Lansing Area Localvores
Localvore--n. Person who eats locally grown food, as in carnivore, herbivore, localvore! We'll help you get started with menus, recipes and places to buy locally grown foods. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Lansing City Market
The historic Lansing City Market was established in 1909 at the corner of Cedar Street and Shiawassee. For the past 91 years, local farmers and craftspeople have been bringing their goods to sell to the public in a warm, family-friendly environment. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Brewers Guild
The Michigan Brewers Guild exists to unify the Michigan brewing community; to increase sales of Michigan-brewed beer through promotions, marketing, public awareness and consumer education; and to monitor and assure a healthy beer industry within the state (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Turkey Producers
Provide nutritious and good tasting quality turkey products by growing, processing and delivering a consistent, reliable, value added and commodity for industrial foodservice and retail customers. (Wyoming, Kent County)
Michigan U-Pick & Farm Market Directory
The Michigan Farm Market and U-Pick Directory is a guide to over 255 farm markets, u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting farm markets and u-pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Wines
Plan a weekend or day trip touring Michigan's winery tasting rooms and discover the diversity of Michigan wines. Request a free copy of "Michigan Wine Country" magazine, with maps to more than 40 wineries around the state. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan's Marketline
Buy Local, Buy Fresh. Michigan's "Marketline" is a website, where buyers and sellers of Michigan grown farm products and farm-based recreational opportunities can be listed. It lists products and services by county, product, and provides directions (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Sallys Family Restaurant
Full service menu, children's menu available, Located in the middle of Manistee National Forest on M-37. Huge Salad Bar, Homemade soups, specials,and our Famous Cinnamon Roll. Breakfast Buffet on week-ends. Stop in for an excellent dining experience. (White Cloud, Newaygo County)
Southwest Michigan Wine Trail
A unique collection of wines and wineries. Visiting our many wineries allow you to relax while enjoying our surroundings. Our Tasting Rooms offer you the opportunity to sample our wines and learn about our wineries. (St. Joseph, Berrien County)
The English Inn
Award-winning fine cuisine; Extensive, nationally recognized wine cellar; Intimate Dickensian English pub; Custom wedding receptions and ceremonies; Ballroom for up to 200 guests; Elegant bed-and-breakfast accommodations; Formal English gardens (Eaton Rapids, Eaton County)
Travelers Club International Restaurant & Tuba Museum
Travelers Club features food from a different region of the world every month. Our entrees & vegetarian samples come with a representative condiment tray. (Okemos, Ingham County)
Troppo
Inspired by the great American Supper Clubs of the 1920’s that served simple, delicious, home cooked meals using only the freshest ingredients that were served in the friendliest and cleanest dining rooms imaginable. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Uncle John's Cider Mill
Have some Ol' Fashioned Family Fun at Uncle John's... We have fresh Cider, Apples, Donuts, Caramel Apples, Wagon Rides, Train Rides, Kids Corral, Fresh Fruit and Produce, Weekend Activities, Gift Shop and more! New Fruit House Winery and Tasting Room. (St. Johns, Clinton County)
Vitale's Pizza
Many attribute the success of the Vitale's family to quality homemade secret recipes and generous portions. Their tradition of fine Italian cooking that has become known and respected in the West Michigan area for nearly 40 years. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)