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Dig Michigan: Kalamazoo Region
Situated approximately half way between Detroit and Chicago and home to Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo is the second 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 and much, much more. Click on in....

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!

Bavarian Festival; Frankenmuth June 12 - 15
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Frankenmuth’s Annual Bavarian Festival. Their web site tells us, "It’s not just an event... it’s a feeling of "Gemütlichkeit", combined with the warmth and friendship of Michigan’s charming Bavarian Village."

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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.
  • 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)
  • 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)

More Links

84 East Pasta, Etc. (Holland, Ottawa County)
8th Street Grille (Holland, Ottawa County)
Amicarelli Vineyard Italian Restaurant (South Haven, Van Buren County)
Aplenrose Restaurant and Cafe (Holland, Ottawa County)
Beggar's Banquet Restaurant and Saloon (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Big Dish Grill (Lowell, Kent County)
Bill's Tap & Restaurant (Baroda, Berrien County)
Blue Dolphin (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Blue Water Grill (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Bulls Head Tavern (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Butch's (Holland, Ottawa County)
Clara's Lansing Station (Lansing, Ingham County)
Clara's on the River (Battle Creek, Calhoun County)
Clara's Restaurants (Lansing, Ingham County)
Coral Gables Restaurant (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Cornwell's Turkeyville USA (Marshall, Calhoun County)
County Seat Fine Food and Good Spirits (Hastings, Barry County)
Crane's Pie Pantry and Restaurant (Fennville, Allegan County)
Francois' (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Fricano's (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
Grand Woods Lounge (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Hannah's (New Buffalo, Berrien County)
Harrison Roadhouse (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Hearthstone bistro bar grill (Muskegon, Muskegon County)
Heroes Sports Bar & Grill (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Hershey's Steak & Seafood (East Lansing, Ingham County)
J. Gardellas Tavern (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Jukebox Joe's Diner & Ice Cream Shoppe (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Lanning's Restaurant & Catering (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
London Grill Restaurants (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Maxfield's (Edmore, Montcalm County)
Middle Villa Inn and Micro Brewery (Middleville, Barry County)
Mill Creek Tavern (Comstock Park, Kent County)
Nuthouse Sports Grill (Lansing, Ingham County)
Old Burdick's Bar & Grill (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Ottawa Beach Inn (Holland, Ottawa County)
Pekadills - Deli & Catering (Whitehall, Muskegon County)
Pigeon Lake Lodge Restaurant & Banquet Facility (West Olive, Ottawa County)
Piper Restaurant (Macatawa, Allegan County)
Pumpernickel's Eatery (Saugatuck, Allegan County)
Redamak's (New Buffalo, Berrien County)
River City Food Company (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Rosebud Bar & Grill (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
Sallys Family Restaurant (White Cloud, Newaygo County)
Scales Fish House & Steaks (Whitehall, Muskegon County)
Schu's Grill & Bar (St. Joseph, St. Joseph County)
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub (Marshall, Calhoun County)
The B.O.B. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
The Bungalow (Paris, Mecosta County)
The Crowne Room and Tavern Restaurant (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
The Gilmore Collection (Grand Rapids, Kent County)

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Food & Dining > Casual & Family Restaurants > Articles

Aug 13, 2008
Dig Michigan: Kalamazoo Region

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Dig Michigan: Traverse City

Jun 11, 2008
Bavarian Festival; Frankenmuth June 12 - 15

Jun 10, 2008
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May 6, 2008
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Feb 15, 2008
Michigan Casual & Family Restaurants

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Michigan Restaurants: Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

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