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Plan your trip to Michigan with the Great Food and Travel Guide, featuring the best hotels, restaurants, chefs, and more.
Click on one of the shaded regions on the map below. Each region along Michigan's western coast is unique, from pristine beach towns, to the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas in Northern Michigan, to Mackinac and Beaver Islands.
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The Harbor Grand (Harbor Country)
111 West Water Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 888-605-6800 | Fax: 269-469-7386 | info@harborgrand.com
Waterfront boutique hotel on the New Buffalo Harbor, just steps from Lake Michigan and Downtown shopping. Including indoor pool and sundeck, massage therapy center, and fireside cocktail lounge with seasonal outdoor terrace....See Photos and Much More Info
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Garden Grove B&B (Harbor Country)
9549 Union Pier Road | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 800-613-2872 | Fax: 269-469-3419
Garden Grove's Carriage House, Harbor Country's newest romantic getaway offers spacious rooms and suites, deluxe accommodations including jacuzzi, fireplace, mini-refrigerator, microwave, wetbar, VCR/DVD, CATV, and WiFi.
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Gordon Beach Inn (Harbor Country)
16220 Lakeshore Road | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-0800 | Fax: 269-469-1386
Harbor Country's Gordon Beach Inn, a nationally recognized 20-room rustic hotel, is located in the beautifully wooded Gordon Beach neighborhood of Union Pier, just two blocks from their private beach in a beautifully wooded residential complex. Well known, popular fine dining restaurant, Timothy's, is on site.
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Lakeside Inn (Harbor Country)
15251 Lakeshore Road | Lakeside, MI, 49116 | 269-469-0600 | Fax: 269-469-1914
With a 100-foot porch facing Lake Michigan, the Inn invokes memories of a less-hurried time. A nationally known hotel. The Lakeside Inn is Harbor Country's rustic, no-nonsense lodging destination, with 31 guest rooms, Cafe, Catering, our own private beach, and a ballroom for your special event.
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Marina Grand Resort (Harbor Country)
600 West Water Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 877-945-8600 | Fax: 269-469-0358
New waterfront boutique hotel resort on New Buffalo Harbor. Luxury guest rooms/suites for overnight and extended stay. Indoor/outdoor pools, fitness/game rooms, rooftop deck, full-service marina and waterfront restaurant, Bentwood Tavern.
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New Buffalo Inn & Spa (Harbor Country)
231 East Buffalo Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 800-469-7668 | Fax: 269-469-8129
Lovely Inn and Spa with fireplace and jacuzzi rooms & suites. Pet friendly cottages. On site Spa offers massages, facials, and more. Spa packages are available. Perfect for romantic getaways and small groups.
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O'Briens Inn & Resort Hotel (Harbor Country)
11539 O'Brien Court | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-4440
An affordable option and right across the street from the Four Winds Casino, O'Brien's Inn and Resort is reported to be modest, clean and convenient with a friendly staff.
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Pine Garth Inn (Harbor Country)
15790 Lakeshore Road | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-1642 | Fax: 269-469-0418
An old English country style summer steate built around the turn of the century and restored around a decade ago. In keeping with the traditions of an old inn, it maintains beautiful gardens, peaceful surroundings and a warm and friendly staff. Voted #1 place to watch a sunset - Midwest Living Magazine 2003. Voted Top B&B Lake Magazine 2004 Guide book author Bob Puhala picks it in his top 6 Midwestern bed and breakfasts. Also featured in Midwest Living, Chicago Social, Travel Holiday, Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Scene and The Travel Channel.
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River's Edge B&B (Harbor Country)
9902 Community Hall Road | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-6860 | Fax: 269-469-9138
Charming country Inn and Cottages on 29 acres on the river, just steps from beautiful sand beaches. Every room is well appointed with double jacuzzi, fireplace, TV/VCR. Theme rooms honoring nine specific trees and represented throughout the inn.
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San Souci B & B (Harbor Country)
19265 South Lakeshore Rd | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-756-3141 | Fax: 269-756-5511
French for without a worry Sans Souci is a privately managed nature retreat offering fifty acres of serenity. Perfect for a romantic getaway, an outdoor wedding or a family reunion.
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Sandpiper Inn (Harbor Country)
16136 Lakeview Ave., PO Box 667 | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 800-351-2080 | Fax: 269-469-8091
Escape to Harbor Country's premier Lake Michigan bed and breakfast. Only 70 short miles from Chicago, The Sandpiper Inn is the perfect getaway from the everyday stresses of life. Stay with us in Union Pier, MI, and savor our luxurious accommodations, our private beach on Lake Michigan, verandahs with spectacular views and a full breakfast for a relaxing vacation.
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The Inn at Union Pier (Harbor Country)
9708 Berrien Street | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-4700 | Fax: 269-469-4720
This beautiful restored 1920's inn has 16 rooms with private baths, woodburning fireplaces, and is 200 paces from the shore of Lake Michigan. Hot tub, sauna, massage therapy, full breakfast is included.
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Stray Dog Bar & Grill (Harbor Country)
245 North Whittaker St. | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-2727
Located across from New Buffalo Harbor, this restaurant is laid back and includes American cuisine. The Atmosphere is characterized by televised sports, live music by local bands, and an energetic crowd at the bar. Start with French Onion Soup in a bread bowl or a southwestern-style steak salad before moving on to a 12 inch pizza with homemade pesto base; hamburgers are great; or try the fresh fish sandwiches with remoulade. Open daily from noon - 11 p.m. Bar stays open til 2 a.m. on weekends. ...See Photos and Much More Info
Reviews: I spend many a sunny afternoons at the Stray Dog. My family tends to gather at mom and dads and since there are many grandkids around these days it i...Read More!
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Beachwood Restaurant (Harbor Country)
197347 W. US 12 | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-5300
The Beachwood has a casual country décor with antiques and collectibles and specializes in a variety of seafood and meats such as frog legs, steamed and tempura shrimp, lobster tail, walleye and lake perch as well as rack of lamb, pork chops, calves liver, filet mignon and New York strip. They also feature appetizers such as rumaki and shrimp tempura, meatballs or stuffed mushrooms and petite portioned entrees for the light eater. There is one specialty salad on the menu - Ceasar - and a few sandwiches as well. Prime Rib is offered on Friday and Saturday and roast duck is featured on Sunday. Cocktails are available. They open evenings at 5 p.m.
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Bentwood Tavern (Harbor Country)
600 West Water Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 877-945-8600
Artistic Comfort Cuisine, located on the New Buffalo Harbor in Marina Grand Resort, Bentwood Tavern was given a thumbs up by Chicago Tribune. Located along the waterfront the Bentwood says that they offer "artisan comfort cuisine" by chef Jenny Drilon. More sophisticated in atmosphere their pub fare includes gourmet pizzas from their wood-burning oven, fresh seafood, Amish roasted chicken and steaks and chops. They use locally grown ingredients whenever possible and they also have 8 micro-brews on tap and a well-curated wine list. They're open for dinner daily and for lunch on weekends. During the warmer months there is outdoor seating. Interesting menu items include: Hoisen Lamb Chops served with spicy noodles, a grilled salmon salad with grape tomatoes and corn in a citrus vinaigrette, and Bangkok Chilcken, the chef's signature dish with a spicy sauce. They serve spicy noodles and warm corn pudding and mashed sweet potatoes as sides. There's also a kid's menu for families.
Reviews: "This is place was great. Excellent cuisine and staff!"
--Jim from Illinois...Read More!
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Blue Plate Café (Harbor Country)
15288 Red Arrow Highway | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-2370
The Blue Plate Café serves breakfast and lunch using organically grown fresh foods grown in the area. They also offer carry-out and custom order baked goods. Their breakfast menu includes multi-grain pancakes, homemade cereals, banana french toast and henhouse hash made with chicken, potatoes, onions and herbs. They also have tantalizing omelets and hearty eggs with meat and potatoes breakfasts. Lunches specialize in great sounding sandwiches like the "Santa Monica Slider", a vegetarian sandwich with marinated, grilled portabella, roasted peppers, balsamic onions and melted mozzarella with greens - or - "Carolina on My Mind", a chopped turkey breast sandwich with tangy bbq sauce, melted cheddar, sweet pickles and crunchy slaw. Even the "Panini Roma" sounds healthy and gooey good with mozzarella and gorgonzola, roma tomatoes and greens grilled. They also have a burger, veggie burgers, tuna melt and other original sandwiches and salads. Their fresh squeezed lemonade and juices and smoothies also sound great. The double fudge brownies, giant blueberry muffins and giant cookies also sound nice as do the crisps, cobblers, and crumb cakes.
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Brewsters Italian Café (Harbor Country)
11 W. Merchant Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-3005
For good pasta, wood-fired pizza, and fresh menu selections daily based on what's fresh from the market, Brewster's Italian Café gets consistent high ratings for the ambiance and the food. They change the menu daily so everything is fresh. You might be there the night that they serve gnocchi with vodka sauce or homemade meatballs and papardelle, but the Dinner for two always includes house salad, a regular two-topping pizza, choice of pasta or entree and cookies and coffee. The outdoor patio is the place to be or in the atrium bar. Be prepared for a longer wait especially on weekends in the summer. They don't take reservations so be prepared or go on an evening that's less popular.
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Café Gulistan (Harbor Country)
13581 Red Arrow Highway | Harbert , MI, 49115 | 269-469-6779
This newly remodeled Middle Eastern restaurant ranks high on the list of the best in Harbor Country. The service is very good and the wait staff are friendly and attentive to diners. The Chef, Ibrahim Parlak, from Turkey learned to cook in his mother's kitchen as one of ten children. His family grew watermelons, wheat and garbanzo beans, as well as raised sheep, cows, goats and chickens. He opened Cafe Gulistan, meaning "land of roses" in Turkish, in 1994. In 2004, Cafe Gulistan was voted the best ethnic restaurant by readers of Lake Magazine. Cafe Guilistan serves the traditional Middle Eastern dishes such as humus, babaghanoush, tabouleh, and falafil topped with garlic-dill yogurt sauce. They also have sauteed calamari, grilled vegetables with sauteed ground lamb, and many tasty dinner entrees. Entrees include a stuffed Rainbow Trout with spinach,tomatoes and walnuts, and New Zealand Rack of Lamb with chutney and basmati rice. Many vegetarian entrees also are available. Baklava and Mango Cheesecake are specialties for dessert.
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Capozio's (Harbor Country)
13982 Red Arrow Hwy | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-4001
Serving authetic pizza and pasta since 1945
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Casual Chef Café (Harbor Country)
16090 Red Arrow Hwy | Union Pier, Mi, 49129 | 269-469-1200 | Fax: 269-469-9000
This Café and Art Gallery offers a unique European Style B&B, a charming café with casual, creative homemade menu. The breakfasts are wonderful. Their coffee and desserts are also enticing. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner here within a bright cheerful setting. Very kid friendly. No bar.
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El Rancho Grande (Harbor Country)
310 E. Buffalo Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-9600 | Fax: 708-687 6114
The El Rancho Grande began as a small taco stand in Union Pier. But in 1997, Peter Bernal, owner and chef opened the El Rancho Grande Tex Mex Restaurant remembering the stories told by his father of his grandfather, Don Pedro Bernal Navarro who lived in the central part of Mexico. The restaurant itself has a Tex Mex decor with a room with large fireplace, another with stained glass windows and stained glass portrayals of James Bowie and Santana, two generals of the Alamo battle, and a deck and cantina bar with the 150 year old bar from Colorado. They make everything here homemade including tamales and chips and salsa. Their specialty is a whole red snapper with choice of jalapeno or garlic sauce. They also have Carne Asada, Chile Relleno, Chicken con Mole, as well as tamale, tostada, enchilada, and taco dinners. They serve Tex Mex style burgers and ribs and a number of different types of margaritas and beers. This is authentic Mexican with some Tex Mex originals.
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Frankie's Place (Harbor Country)
16036 Red Arrow Hwy | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-9865 | Fax: 269-469-9927
Frankie's Place just opened in 2007 and is a swanky place with a very nice décor and menu. Their prime time menu fix prix served between 5 and 7 p.m. is offered for $20 Monday through Thursday in summer months and Wednesday and Thursday in other seasons and includes an amuse bouche, house salad or soup, choice of select entrees and dessert. The romantic dark interior is perfect for a romantic two-some or hushed party of more. Interesting appetizer selections include the proscuitto wrapped smoked mozzarella with fig jam and toast and a balsamic reduction, and a lobster martini served over chive mashed potatoes finished with a rich white wine butter sauce. And there are other tantalizing appetizers, too. The crisp fried oyster salad and the duck salad also caught my eye. Steaks with Frankie's hand cut fries, the parmesan encrusted halibut with a bacon burgundy mushroom sauce and the Duck Confit, crispy, braised duck breast and leg served with rich custard potatoes and Grand Marnier sauce sounded divine. Frankie's also serves a few sandwiches and the most delicious desserts I've ever seen: banana foster bread pudding, handmade s'mores, peanut butter beignets with chocolate ganache and carmel sauce, and lemon cheese cake souffle's with fresh raspberry sauce. The entrees range from $19 to $38 and the salads and appetizers hover at around $7.50 to $15 depending of the selection. Desserts are all priced at $8 each.
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Heston Supper Club (Harbor Country)
Fail Road & 1000 North | La Porte, IN, 46350 | 219-778-2938
Open 7 nights a week. Heston Supper Club serves award winning prime rib (40 ounce, 22 ounce and 14 ounce), steaks, chops, ribs and seafood. The supper club began as a tavern in 1940 where the locals used to meet, eat and drink to keep up with the local news. Duffy's Tavern became Heston's Bar which became Heston's Supper Club in 2000 to better describe the destination-type restaurant that it had evolved into. This is a friendly place with a comfortable, casual fine dining atmosphere. They offer nightly special menu features, an impressive wine list, homemade desserts, and much more. Their reputation has been built on hearty cutts of award winning, slow roasted Prime Rib. They also serve hand cut steaks, Colorado lamb chops, baby back ribs, lobster tail, Alaska King crab legs, perch, walleye and more. All dinners are served with "Heston's cheese" to start, as well as homemade soup or salad, and a choice of potato or vegetable side. They received Wine Spectator's Best of Award Excellence for their wine selections.
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Jimmy's Bar & Grill (Harbor Country)
18529 La Porte Road | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-2100 | Fax: 269-469-6556
Jimmy's Bar & Grill is Italian in flavor with American gourmet thrown in for good measure. They serve seafood and pasta, specialty pork chops, and filet Mignon, as well as, Italian beef sandwiches, Italian sausage sandwiches, gyros, and burgers. The Cedar Planked Salmon and Blackberry Chicken are among the house specials. Opened in 2006, this place sounds casual but the warm woods and italian lighting in the restaurant will meet even the romantic's expectation for a fine evening.
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Luisa's Café (Harbor Country)
13698 Red Arrow Highway | Harbert, MI, 49115 | 269-469-9037
Serving delicious breakfasts with Swedish pancakes, baked goods from her mother's bakery next door and a mean corned beef hash, Luisa's Café also features wonderful soups, pizza's and specials on weekend nights. Serving a cultural breakfast and lunch menu, Luisa's Cafe gets organic food and local produce whenever it's available.
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Michigan Thyme Café (Harbor Country)
107 North Whittaker Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 888-288-5800
Newly expanded café for breakfast and lunch in this chic gift and food emporium. Indoor "garden" dining or outdoor tables available.
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O'Brien's Restaurant and Bar (Harbor Country)
12578 Wilson Rd. | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 888-267-4364
A romantic place for two is at O'Brien's Restaurant, the casually elegant setting at the Whittaker Woods Golf Course. Serving Lunch and Dinner the more traditional menu includes prime steaks, fresh seafood and chicken and veal dishes. They also serve soups, salads, specialty sandwiches, burgers, panini's and appetizers. The menu is extensive and would cater to most any taste. They are also a nice place for weddings and corporate functions.
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Red Arrow Roadhouse (Harbor Country)
Red Arrow Roadhouse is a popular place to the locals and vacationers who know the area. Travel and Leisure Magazine noted it as "Harbor Country's hot spot". Open 7 nights a week, Red Arrow Roadhouse is also open on Saturday and Sunday for lunch. Their menu consists of interesting starters like parmesan crusted shrimp quesadillas, house made blue cheese potatoes chips, and panko-breaded golden crisp fresh asparagus with a lemon aioli sauce. They have a country fried chicken salad with ham, chopped egg, veggie greens and a buttermilk dressing, or a lighter grilled chicken and goat cheese salad with grapes, pecans and red pepper and greens and an herb vinaigrette. Entrees are all inviting including the grilled mahi-mahi tacos, char-grilled stuffed pork chop with Prosciutto, Provolone & Parmesan and rubbed with olive oil, garlic and rosemary, oven-fried wild-caught Canadian Walleye Platter, or creamy chicken enchiladas. They have much more in the way of pasta, steaks, more chicken and fish entrees as well as a fine 1/2 pound burger, Italian beef sandwich and other sandwiches. This is a casual flip-flop place with room at the bar for food if you like. Very conveniently located off I-94 along the Red Arrow Highway. Get off the main drag and see the countryside and a good restaurant to write home about.
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Rosie's Restaurant (Harbor Country)
128 North Whittaker St. | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-4382 | Fax: 269-469-4839
For breakfast or lunch Rosie's Restaurant is recommended. Try the blueberry pancakes.
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Skip's Restaurant & Antique Shop (Harbor Country)
16710 Lakeshore Road | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-3330 | Fax: 269-469-3397
Skip's has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. They offer traditional American food such as filet mignon, rack of lamb, prime rib and Canadian walleye. Skip's Restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday. The chicken livers which are fresh sauteed, the creamy spinach, cheese and artichoke dip and the tomato bread with with bubbly mozzarella cheese served with fresh tomatoes atop garlic bread were just a few of the many appetizers with appeal. Since he was the original owner and chef of the Heston Supper Club, he has the best Prime Rib served in gigantic portions of 40 or 24 ounces. A modest 16 and 10 ounce version can also be ordered. The Monte Cristo sandwich looks yummy as does the open faced reubens,either with corned beef or smoked turkey. The veal piccata, marsala and parmesan look like winners. The Baby beef liver is offered with au jus smothered with onions and bacon. The steaks, the bone-in porterhouse (22 ounces), filet mignon, new york strips (10 and 18 ounces) and ribeye (16 ounces) are all hand cut. Skip's offers twice baked potatoes, whole button mushrooms in garlic and wine and french onion soup as enhancers. They also feature many fish and seafood dishes and a few pastas.
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Soe Café (Harbor Country)
13868 Red Arrow Highway | Sawyer, MI, 49125 | 269-426-4878
This is a see and be seen location with innovative twists on traditional comfort food within a sophisticated, dramatic dining room and bar. Regional mixed-media art adorn and walls and a stone fireplace warms the main room. Nice starters are as creative as the main course, with sashimi tuna with peppered rice chips and jalapeno aioli. Entrees include a salad with scallions, Gorgonzola and New York strip, spinach and fontina stuffed pork chop and potato encrusted grouper with Roma tomato and caper relish. Open every day except Tuesdays for lunch and dinner.
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Tabor Hill Winery (Harbor Country)
185 Mt. Tabor Road | Buchanan, MI, 49107 | 800-283-3363 | Fax: 269-422-2787
Tabor Hill emphasizes the selection of its wines to accompany the foods that it serves in its restaurant. Patrons can have a leisurely lunch or dinner, there, overlooking the countryside and vast expanse of vineyards. The menu at the restaurant changes on a daily basis. A wide selection of seafood and meats adorn the menu from Maple Leaf Farms Roasted Duck to Orange Nairagi, a type of marlin typically seen on sushi menus, but here prepared with an asian flair with wasabi butter and other tantalizing ingredients.
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Terrace Café (Harbor Country)
111 Water Street | New Buffalo, MI, 49117 | 269-469-7700
Come for the harbor view and global mix of comfort foods. Start with red pepper hummus, tender baby back ribs or lobster salad, then move on to grilled salmon filet or New York Strip. Whether inspiration is pulled from Mexico, the Mediterranean or Lake Michigan, all food is made fresh on site. Award winning pastry chef, Patty Touissant creates desserts like raspberry linzertorte. Welcoming dinner guests or bar patrons, this is a chic setting overlooking the water. Wine tasting daily from 5-6 p.m. Open daily for dinner 5-10 p.m.; bar open Fri and Sat until midnight.
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Timothy's Restaurant (Harbor Country)
16220 Lakeshore Road | Union Pier, MI, 49129 | 269-469-0900 | Fax: 269-469-9615
Creative cuisine by Timothy, who has been the executive chef since 2001, this eatery is located in the Gordon Beach Inn. With almost 20 years in the culinary arts business after receiving his degree in 1985 from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, Timothy returned to his home in Michigan in 1997 after working as chef in many successful restaurants in Florida. His philosphy is to use the freshest ingredients possible and create flavors that contrast but at the same time compliment one another. By combining textures and colors and paying special attention to presentation, Timothy is a stand out executive chef, earning praise from many media sources. He says, "Eathing should be one of the great joys in life. At Timothy's, our goal is to fulfill that promise."
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Tosi's (Harbor Country)
4337 Ridge Road | Stevensville, MI, | 800-218-7745
Since 1938, this establishment's authentic nothern Italian cuisine and idyllic setting have made it a favorite among locals and out-of-towners alike. Expect attention to detail in everything from the fresh Ascolano virgin olive oil to the bread freshly baked next door at Bit of Swiss - easily the region's best bakery - to the seafood shipped directly from points around the world. Many innovative seafood features and creative Italian traditional items with unique variations. The recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Alfresco dining is set amidst Italian gardens with vintage statuary; inddors, spacious rooms are enhanced with hand-hewn ceiling beams and intricately carved chandeliers. There are private rooms for groups up to 200. Open Mon - Fri 5:30 p.m., Sat 5 p.m.
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Trattoria Enzo (Harbor Country)
601 Michigan Ave. | La Porte, IN, 46350 | 219-236-8000 | Fax: 269-756-6560
Trompe l'oeil walls, warm lighting and simple seating create a charming ambience for this popular LaPorte restaurant. Owners Marc and Leslie Danesi offer a variety of Italian cuisine: bruschetta, homemade pizzas topped with fresh ingredients, daily fish features adn housemade pastas. Try house specialties like fresh lake perch with garlic mashed potatoes, veal piccatasliced thin with lemon and capers, or filet mignon topped with peppercorn sauce. Special raviolis may include butternut squash or spinach and roasted garlic. Many specials and homemade desserts. Open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday until 10 p.m. Lunch on Wednesday
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