Fun, fresh, fast and traditional Latin American street food is what you’ll find at Fenton’s newest restaurant, El Topo, the brainstorm of French Laundry Executive Chef, Jody Brunori.
There are plenty of sun-filled days left in September – it’s not too late to capture the beauty of late summer weather with a picnic in the park. Since we’re between seasons, it’s a great time to mix up the menu! The Flint Farmers’ Market has an amazing variety of food ready to fill your basket – several vendors graciously shared some of their yummiest dishes with MCM for our Wilson Park picnic photo shoot. Pick up some down-home, succulent BBQ ribs and corn muffins from Charlie’s, or try the more sophisticated Bulgogi from Chubby Duck – you can celebrate fall with a truly unique and totally tasty spread … enjoy!
Brick Street of Grand Blanc is not just a restaurant – it is a place where families, friends, co-workers and people from all over gather together to celebrate life and special occasions. My City Magazine readers agree, as they voted Brick Street into the top spot for “Best Outdoor Patio” in the My City Magazine City’s Choice Awards. Driving by the restaurant on Grand Blanc Road, bright, colorful umbrellas can be seen on the large front patio which is surrounded by a black, wrought iron fence. Patrons are laughing and chatting, while enjoying a refreshing beverage and some good food, listening to lively music or live entertainment. Inside, there is seating for 400 guests with a friendly pub area, dining rooms and private dining areas.
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) defines organic as follows: Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled “organic,” a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too.
Located for decades in the heart of Downtown Flint, Churchill’s Food & Spirits has won the 2016 My City Magazine City’s Choice Award for the Best Classic/Artisan Cocktails.
If you’re hungry for tacos, then La Familia Morales in Downtown Flint is the place to go. And it’s “standing room only” on Cinco de Mayo, when many locals stop in to enjoy some specials and celebrate the day. The parking lot is jam-packed, with hungry patrons scrambling to find a spot along the street or at the nearby funeral home. The family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers a wide variety of Tex-Mex favorites. Juanita Morales has owned it since 1998, following in the footsteps of her father who had owned other Mexican eateries in Flint. Her daughter, Rose Maldonado, is the manager, and the cooking is done by Rose’s husband Phillip and her sister, Anna Sharp. “Three generations of my family have served Mexican food to Flint,” says Rose, “and we are now in the fourth generation, as four of my nieces also work here.”
AT Bangkok Peppers Thai Cuisine in Grand Blanc, fans of hot and spicy Thai food are not disappointed. The restaurant is family-owned and operated by Chad and Susie Rose, their children Charna Flynn and Adam Rose, and uncle, Charlie Pumklin. Bangkok Peppers originally opened in Grand Blanc in 2003 and moved to its new location on Hill Road in 2014. Bangkok Peppers Too opened in Fenton a couple of years ago, operated by Adam and managed by Jennifer Gross. Adam not only runs the Fenton location, he does the cooking and prep work, as well. Charna operates the Grand Blanc restaurant and Uncle Charlie is the head cook there.
If you’re hungry for some delightfully prepared, lightly battered fish and chips during Lent, the Linden Hotel Bar & Grill is the place to go!
North Indian cuisine is known for flavorful, thick and creamy gravies, delicious curry, unique spices and its use of dairy products such as cream, cottage cheese, ghee and yogurt. And there is no better way to warm up on a cold, wintry day than to experience some authentic and comforting North Indian food at Grill of India in Flint Township.
