Advertise
Donate
Log in
Food
Sort by: Featured Most recent
26 results total, viewing 1 - 20
The Toscana Stack, offered during brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, is both an eyeful and a mouthful.
The best of both worlds: Toscana’s food is as appealing as its atmosphere
Toscana 3170 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4-10 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4-9 p.m. Sunday (517) 246-4980 toscanalansing.com more
|
Making tacos is one way to utilize tender hunks of mystery meat from the back of the freezer. If the meat is tough, stew or pulled meat sandwiches are the way to go.
Demystifying mystery meat
At a family gathering last summer, my wife’s mom asked me to cook some meat from a deer my father-in-law had shot. It was his first, and nobody seemed to know exactly what to do with it. The … more
|
East Lansing’s Sree Saffron offers a wide menu of authentic Indian delights, from savory, aromatic curries to heavenly dal soup to thick, flavorful naan.
Sree Saffron: A hidden gem in Hannah Plaza
The restaurant doesn’t serve alcoholic beverages, and Cokes are delivered in cans with straws. The seat cushions are thin, and the restrooms resemble those at a gas station. But none of this … more
|
During Lansing Restaurant Week, running Friday (May 10) through May 17, 36 eateries will offer a special dish for $7, from pork belly bao at Grand Ledge’s Arms & Embers Grill to lentil soup at Okemos’ Social Sloth Cafe & Catering.
Explore new eateries and chow down for cheap during Restaurant Week
Calling all culinary connoisseurs! Starting Friday through May 17, Lansing 5:01 is partnering with Lansing Foodies, City Pulse and WLNS to present Restaurant Week, a self-guided dining tour of 36 … more
|
Bryan Beverly
New culinary creations and destinations boost local food scene
Is the Lansing area becoming a food destination? It’s well on its way. Several local mainstays are attracting statewide visitors with unique culinary creations, from olive burgers and fried … more
|
East Lansing’s Aloha Cookin’ is serving up the greatest hits of Hawaiian cuisine, a combination of Indigenous Polynesian foodways and Korean, Japanese and American influences.
Enjoy fusions of flavor at Aloha Cookin’
I’m often guilty of eating an incredible meal somewhere but failing to return for extended lengths of time due to matters of convenience or budget, even while remembering the meal often and with great longing. more
|
Courtesy of Ari LeVaux Feijoada semi-completa.
Pork and beans the Brazilian way
Pork and beans are an age-old combination, expressed in countless ways around the world. Southwestern pinto beans refried in lard. Asian tofu with pork sauce. The all-American can of pork and beans. Wherever there’s pork and beans, there’s pork with beans. more
|
Make Mother’s Day extra special with homemade breakfast in bed
There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than with breakfast in bed. Enjoying a homemade meal right after waking up can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children. more
|
Courtesy of Ari LeVaux Chive pancakes are a popular item on many Asian menus. They’re usually made with flour or pancake mix, but the northern Chinese version is closer to an omelet.
Farm-fresh chive pancakes
I’ve been buying Chinese chives at the farmers market from a vendor named Nancy. She has many unique vegetables, like pink celery for stir-fries, delicious edamame soybeans and Dutch-style tomatoes, more
|
No matter what you order at Eastside Fish Fry, it will be deep fried to a perfectly golden crisp.
Feasting on finger-lickin’ good fried fare
If you’re looking for fried food in the Lansing area, nothing beats the array of selections at Eastside Fish Fry & Grill. From chicken tenders, jalapeno poppers and onion rings to more unique offerings like alligator, frog legs and liver, this restaurant fries up just about anything you could think of. more
|
The original Granny’s chicken curry.
Chicken curry, island-style
About 60 years ago, on Little Corn Island, a tiny dot in the Caribbean Sea approximately 50 miles off the coast of Nicaragua, a cook named Maritza was born to a Colombian mother and Cuban father. more
|
The go-to spot for Mediterranean in Meridian
Bread Bites Mediterranean 5100 Marsh Road, Okemos 11:30-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday noon-7 p.m. Sunday (517) 708-7112 more
|
The Comfort Zone’s hand-cut New York strip steak is perfectly cooked to the orderer’s preference and topped with a generous amount of herby compound butter, which complements every bite, according to Gabrielle Lawrence.
The Comfort Zone provides an all-around upscale experience
600 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight Friday Noon-midnight Saturday Noon-8 p.m. Sunday (517) 882-7500 theczlounge.com more
|
Dine like a townie at Corey’s Lounge
Corey’s Lounge 1511 S. Cedar St., Lansing 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight Friday Noon-midnight Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday (517) 482-3132 coreyslounge.com more
|
Eating healthy is quick and easy at Fuel’d
Fuel’d 1500 W. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily 517-220-4983 fueldfoods.com more
At Veg Head, nutritious doesn’t mean flavorless
Last week, I read a bizarrely mean-spirited and pointless editorial in the Detroit Free Press, bemoaning the fact that Lansing is the capital of Michigan and generally expressing how terrible our city is. Obviously, I disagree vehemently. more
Dagwood’s Tavern & Grill, Soup Spoon Café, Weston’s Kewpee Sandwich Shop and Olympic Broil are just a few of the Greater Lansing restaurants that stood out to voters in this year’s Top of the Town contest.
Which Lansing-area restaurants really reign supreme?
The She Ate/He Ate critics agree — Ellison Brewery’s Nashville Hot Yardbird sandwich is a smash hit, as are its other offerings, including pizzas, wings and breakfast sandwiches.
She ate/He ate: Ellison Brewery and Event Space earns rave reviews
Ellison Brewery and Event Space 1314 S. Washington Ave., Lansing 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday ellisonbrewing.com more
“I know the things that really help us as a barbecue restaurant are the food and the people that serve it. All our employees are longtime employees,” said Bryan Torok, co-owner of the Smoke N’ Pig BBQ. “They don’t leave — we don’t have much of a turnover.”
Smoking out the competition
Whether you’re looking for ribs, brisket, pulled pork, wings or soul-food sides such as mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw and cornbread, Greater Lansing offers plenty of restaurants to satiate your barbecue cravings. more
|
Cask and Co. offers an array of elevated burgers, such as its Spartan Burger, which is topped with pastrami, bacon, a fried egg, an onion ring and pepper jack cheese.
Under the bun
Lansing may not be the home of the hamburger, but it sure isn’t a stranger to them, either. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or an evening to entertain an elevated palette, Lansing’s burger joints won’t disappoint. more
|
1 | 2 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

Connect with us

Advertise
Contact Us
© Copyright 2024 City Pulse | Privacy Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions