Who has the Jackson area’s Best Fish Fry? Vote now
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
Posted Mar 02, 2021
Fish is served during the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church fish fry on Friday, March 8, 2019. The church in Michigan Center goes through about 1,200 pounds of fish each week, serving about 1,000 people between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.J. Scott Park | MLive.com
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JACKSON, MI - It’s fish fry time, folks.
Thanks for all your nominations. We had more than 360 nominations across the state, including 19 in the Jackson area in our search for Michigan’s Best Fish Fry.
Starting now you can vote once per email address, every three hours. (Poll below.) You can also write in your votes if we missed your favorite spot.
Here is what Restaurant Week looks like in small town America
Updated Feb 27, 2021;
Posted Feb 27, 2021
Locally sourced, 45-day aged BBQ ribeye made in a cast iron skillet at Jim s Smokin Cafe in Niles, Michigan. They are located near The NODE - the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience.John Gonzalez
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NILES, MI - Who doesn’t love a good Restaurant Week?
It’s usually a great opportunity to experience a huge variety of restaurants, especially in larger cities such as Chicago, Detroit and Grand Rapids or in foodie towns like Traverse City.
But what about small town America? Is there enough variety?
Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining: See winners from across the state
Updated Feb 23, 2021;
Posted Feb 23, 2021
We had more than 130 nominations for Michigan s Best Outdoor Dining. The Hearthstone Bistro in Muskegon - a great place for date night - was the winner of the Muskegon and Lakeshore Poll. See all of our 11 regional poll winners below.Courtesy of Ben Soyars
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The next week it’s 40 degrees.
That’s Michigan for you.
Regardless of the weather, one thing we know for sure, restaurant and bar owners across the state have been working hard to meet your needs, and to offer a variety of dining options.
Get dinner and a movie at Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining in Grand Rapids
Updated Feb 19, 2021;
Posted Feb 19, 2021
One Twenty Three Tavern in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has about 60 outdoor dining spaces with a heated room, Igloos and picnic tables. It is located on the piazza at Studio Park.John Gonzalez
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Who can blame them? Where else can you get great outdoor dining, and a movie?
Readers said:
“Studio Park - One Twenty Three is a fantastic location for dinner, safe drinks with friends outdoors - has it all!” -
Dan
“I love the classy outdoor tent and heaters and the vibe around the piazza at Studio Park. A great addition to downtown GR. It makes getting their smash burger and California garlic fries all the better.