May is National Barbecue Month and people all over Genesee County are firing up their grills! In the meantime, there are some really great barbecue restaurants in Greater Flint that will do the cooking FOR you, offering down-home, mouth-watering ribs, beef brisket and pulled pork served with a wide array of delectable side dishes and
If you enjoy fresh, simple food, you’ll want to visit Hoffman’s Deco Deli & Café, located on Garland Street in Downtown Flint. The award-winning eatery focuses on the essentials: good sandwiches, hearty and delicious soups, salads, a few sides, coffee and smoothies. Everything is made with fresh, quality ingredients, served farm-to-table as much as
For Blackthorn Pub, located in the quaint village of Holly, the week of St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest time of the year – and once you’ve tasted their authentic Irish dishes, you’ll understand why! The tasty, Guinness®-battered haddock, served with hand-cut Blackthorn fries and a vinegary, Irish slaw is not only popular on St. Paddy’s Day,
So popular a dessert is pie that February has been designated as Great American Pie Month. In celebration of the occasion, My City Magazine went in search of some old-fashioned, homemade pies. We didn’t have to look any further than Sandra’s Place at the Flint Farmers’ Market to find little slices of heaven: sweet potato,
Tucked away downtown in the tiny village of Goodrich, you’ll find a hidden gem – Cranberries Café, which opened its doors as a breakfast and lunch place in 1994. Since then, it’s grown into a full-service restaurant and bar, operated by Patty Plant who co-owns the eatery with Bill Rausch. Patty’s husband, Mitch, makes all
Family and friends gathered together to enjoy food and good cheer … it’s a perfect time for special appetizers! Chef Steve Lowry of Fandangles’, a full-service, award-winning, special event center and caterer in Flushing, shares some of his favorite small bites to serve during the holidays: Blue Cheese Pear Tarts (his personal favorite), Crab-Stuffed Mushroom
Red or white? Sweet or dry? Just what type of wine should you serve with Thanksgiving dinner? Hassan Rutherford is the wine steward at The Laundry in Fenton. Passionate about wine, Rutherford shares his pairing of wines with each course of a Thanksgiving Day meal served at the popular eatery. “All of our wait staff
At the historic Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille, the menu offers some scrumptious fall comfort food. This popular dish, prepared by Chef Conrad, consists of lamb shanks that are braised, then simmered in demi-glace for an hour to ensure the meat is tender and delectable. The lamb is served on a bed of rice pilaf
A well-known and beloved Flint Italian restaurant, Luigi’s is best known for its super-delicious, super-thin-crust pizza. And, according to Kirk Laue, who co-owns the popular eatery with Tom Beaubien, it’s all about family. The restaurant originally opened in 1955 and was owned by Gino Carboni, whose recipes are still used today. Following a few other
Summer is bursting with vibrant colors, smiling faces and an array of fruits and veggies at the Davison Farmers Market, located at the corner of Irish Road and Court Street in Davison. There are tempting displays of rich desserts, baked goods, cheese and farm fresh eggs, and so much more. The air is filled with
It’s no wonder The Red Baron Brew Pub & Tap Room in Burton took four My City Magazine City’s Choice Awards this year – in the categories of Best Beer Selection, Bloody Mary, Service and Late-Night Dining. According to many of its regular and longtime customers, it’s the place to go for good conversation, a
Sweet, sour, salty, spicy … and just plain good. It’s been said that Empress of China restaurant in Flint offers some of the area’s best Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine, and My City Magazine readers agree – having voted the place their Favorite Chinese Restaurant in the 2016 City’s Choice Awards. Walking through the doors of
