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There are more than a score of Mexican restaurants, food trucks and shops around Lansing. But who has what you’re craving? Luckily for you, we’ve analyzed the menus of more than a dozen different … more
Both reviewers agree if The Old Bag of Nails wants to gain traction in Lansing, it will need to step its game up. "My two visits — one takeout, one dine-in — left me with an overall dissatisfied … more
Winter is so long, isn’t it? It took until March this year, but I finally realized the importance of forcing myself out of the house in the evenings to seek out things that spark some light. … more
My son Remy was supposed to bring cheese and crackers to the ski team potluck, but he wanted to bring California rolls instead. It was a lot more work but a good idea. Everyone loves California rolls. Here's how to make them … more
I won’t bury the lead: Bread Bites is my favorite restaurant I’ve discovered since emerging from my height-of-the-pandemic isolation cave. I’ve sampled its food on three occasions … more
One of my favorite snacks is sprouted almonds. I start by soaking a cup of raw almonds in a Mason jar of water. After about two hours, I’ll change the water, then let them soak overnight. By … more
In Ibusuki, Japan, the Tokko shrine honors a sailor named Maeda Riemon for bringing sweet potatoes to the country in 1705. He encountered the plant, which isn’t actually a potato, in the Ryukyu … more
Blend is tricky to locate if you don’t know what you’re looking for. It’s nestled in the corner of a strip mall with a Mexican restaurant at one end and a barbecue restaurant at the other, very close to Zaytoon Mediterranean near the Lansing Mall. ... more
Williamson is always quaint, but it is especially so on a cold winter night with picture-perfect snowflakes falling gently past the old-timey street lights. The large front windows of Zynda’s, … more
After being closed for a little under a year, Tannin became another love-to-see-it comeback story when it reopened in December. The eastside spot for pasta and wine, I celebrated its return last week … more
I still have a lot of garlic from last year’s harvest. To make sure I get through it all before the new crop comes in, I’ve increased my consumption. Thanks to this project, I’ve … more
Scott Rolen and Harry Saites, co-owners of East Lansing institution Lou & Harry’s Grill, have set out to install their new eatery (which is just two doors down) as another college town favorite. They used their unique perspective as long-standing East … more
... Mr. She Ate, fresh off a Melting Moments ice cream sandwich at the game, chose the poke bowl ($16). He developed a love for poke during our trip to Hawaii last summer; if you’re unfamiliar with what it is, the Joe’s version is a classic introduction. A bed of rice ..." more
Winter break is the perfect time to visit the restaurants of East Lansing, so last week, my friends and I took advantage of relaxed schedules and (relatively) ample parking and visited BAPS, a new-to-me Korean restaurant … more
One of my son’s first tastes of solid food was dirt licked from a freshly dug parsnip. He didn’t yet have the teeth to chew into the ivory taproot itself, but his attempts to do so sure … more
As the creator and curator of Créma-torium Café & Cinéclub, Mason resident Jake Mervyn may have finally found his calling.  “I’m one of those ‘has had 20 jobs’ people,” he said. “I’ve dabbled in entrepreneurship … more
There were a few days after Christmas where I mostly wanted green, fibrous foods to cleanse my overwrought digestive system of the holiday’s rich, deeply enjoyed meals. After just one shift … more
Plov is a hearty and meaty rice-based meal from Central Asia. The dish is widely considered the progenitor of rice pilaf and a cousin to paella. Native to present-day Uzbekistan, plov has spread throughout the former Soviet republic, where ... more
Sparkling wines are made by sealing the beverages before the fermentation process is complete, causing their hallmark effervescent bubbles. Sparkling wines are produced in various regions of the world, but “champagne” is unique to the Champagne region of northeast … more
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