At Social House, you’ll find the best of both worlds; the energy of an elevated sports bar and the quality and care of a scratch kitchen. It’s a place where craft cocktails, local beers, and gourmet eats come together in a welcoming space. Whether you are dropping in for lunch, settling in for dinner or catching the game with friends, the menu offers something for every appetite.
Are you looking for a special place to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or Christening?
For nearly 20 years, local residents, families, groups, and visitors have been enjoying the delicious tastes of smoked meats, barbeque and side dishes, and a variety of live music in Fenton.
Since being purchased by Dave and Kristie McDowell in 2019, Willow Brook Golf Club has seen a surge in community support and popularity. Willow Brook features a public 18-hole golf course, restaurant and bar, and event hosting and catering.
Downtown Fenton has a new heartbeat, pulsing with music, laughter, and the clink of glasses. Railyard Fenton is the vision of three seasoned entrepreneurs: Dean Dingman, owner of Super Stroke, Josh Ingersoll, owner of ServPro in Genesee County, and restauranteur Justin Knight, known for Corner Bar & Grill. Together, they created a one-of-a-kind gathering place blending history, art, and pure fun.
Since April 1963, families and friends across Flint, Genesee County and beyond have been enjoying homemade Italian dishes at Mario’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Flint. Thea restaurant is named after Mario Simoni, an Italian immigrant who opened the restaurant. After owning and running the popular eatery for 59 years, brothers Frank and Sergio Simoni sold the business in 2022 to Tim and Lori Lanphear.
When it comes to the City’s Choice Awards, the “Food & Dining” categories always stir up the most appetite – and the most votes. This year was no exception, and one Downtown Flint favorite truly brought the heat. A repeat winner, Blackstone’s Smokehouse walked away with top honors in six (yes, six!) categories, including Best Barbecue, Best Burger, Best Ribs and even Best Bartender. With a stylish, industrial-modern space, an inventive menu and a passionate team, Blackstone’s clearly has the recipe for success. We caught up with Owner Jerrid Heidel to learn more about the flavors, the vibe and the secret behind their award-winning streak.
Not long after The Sol Section, Genesee County’s only fully plant-based café and juice bar, opened last summer inside Totem Books near Downtown Flint, videos began popping up all over its social media platforms.
Last November, Flint & Genesee Group named Spectacular Spudz, a restaurant that specializes in gourmet “loaded” baked potatoes, was recognized as 2024 Restaurant of the Year at the 10th Annual Art of Achievement Awards event. Held at the FIM Capitol Theatre in Downtown Flint, the ceremony was attended by nearly 700 people. Awards were given to 17 organizations, businesses and individuals who are making a positive impact in Greater Flint.
Sourdough bread – it’s simple, healthy and made with just three ingredients. Founded in July 2023, Flint Sourdough Co is Flint’s only original artisan sourdough bread company. Owner and founder Alea Orr is passionate about artisan bread! She especially liked sourdough bread and wanted to learn how to make it. “I knew I wanted to get good at sourdough,” she remembers, and she began baking every day. “At first, I was really bad at it,” she says with a smile.
Tucked behind a house off Elms Rd. in Swartz Creek are two brick buildings – the home of Fireside Coffee Shop & Roastery. The business produces high-quality, small-batch craft coffee and hand-crafted instant blends of mocha, cocoa and chai. As the business won the 2024 City’s Choice Award for “Favorite Independent Coffee Shop”, My City sat down with co-owner Angela Root to talk about the history of the coffee shop known for its weird location … and great coffee!
A first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and food entrepreneur, Tony Vu helps local chefs launch business ventures.
