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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
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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
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The Tipsy Nickel in Mason offers a formidable plate of brisket nachos.
Climb a mountain of nachos at the Tipsy Nickel
In late 2022, Miya Warvel, co-owner of the Wooden Nickel II in Dansville, purchased the former Darb’s Tavern & Eatery in Mason and rechristened it the Tipsy Nickel Bar & Grille, more
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A stir-fry of pea shoots, carrots, salad turnips and marinated restaurant tofu.
The secret to good tofu — or as I call it, restaurant tofu
My son’s first taste of tofu was at a restaurant. He didn’t know what tofu was, or that it was coming. Having never caught wind of tofu’s bad reputation among non-Asians, more
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Stateside Deli’s eggs Benedict comprises two halves of an English muffin topped with perfectly poached eggs and creamy, rich hollandaise sauce, but Lizy Ferguson suggests swapping the Canadian bacon for lox.
Stateside’s breakfast menu boasts a bangin’ Benny
It’s strange to discover that, in the area you’ve lived all your life, the breakfast you’ve been searching for has been waiting for you just across town. more
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Palak paneer, an Indian dish of spinach and homemade cheese, is so flavorful that it requires neither condiments nor garnishes.
I’m just here for the palak paneer
I’ve been celebrating the arrival of spring with ample helpings of palak paneer, an Indian dish of spinach and homemade cheese. more
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The myriad textures and flavors of The Cosmos’ Sweet BBQ Pork pizza will lift you up into the atmosphere.
Pizza perfection in Old Town
There is an abundance of pizza options in the Lansing area, but there are just a handful of restaurants making wood-fired pizza, which is one of the best styles, in my opinion. more
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Photo by Rosmarie Voegtli When making an egg in a nest, as long as there’s an egg, the nature of the nest is negotiable. A nest made of ramen noodles not only does the job but looks the part.
An egg in a nest for any time of day
Most of us have had the standard breakfast version of egg in a nest, where a piece of bread represents the nest. more
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The ultimate protein drink
If we needed more evidence that American society is in decline, consider how little respect we give lentils. more
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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
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Eato Chef’s pad Thai primes the palate for a dessert of mangoes and sticky rice.
Pad Thai, mangoes, sticky rice and everything nice
When my uncle traveled abroad to serve in the Peace Corps during the ‘90s, he met a Thai woman who generously taught her language to the Americans. more
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Potato Thing only improves with the addition of cheese, an egg or other proteins.
It’s a potato. It’s a thing. It’s Potato Thing!
This potato thing sizzled into my life when my 6-year-old decided to cook a potato. more
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El Azteco East’s massive topopo salad, served on a bed of what is essentially nachos, is a must-try for those who are unfamiliar.
El Azteco’s topopo salad still reigns supreme
If you’re a longtime resident of the area, especially if you grew up here like me, you probably already know all about topopo salad and are tired of hearing about it. However, for those of you who are new to the area or for whom those words ring nary a bell, hear me out. more
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Leftover tortilla chips need not go to waste.
Don’t Wait for Migas
Migas are a delicacy as old as tortillas. The word is Spanish for “crumbs” — specifically the crumbs of tortillas of a certain age.  North of the border, the tortilla fragments are usually served with salsa, beans and sour cream. more
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Binging on beef at Bobcat Bonnie’s
My boyfriend and I frequently travel around the state for concerts, and every time I tell my mom we’re going to Ferndale, Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, she excitedly suggests we should stop at Bobcat Bonnie’s for its array of options that suit both of our diets. more
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Ari LeVaux says his blended-lemon chicken will “inspire expletives of joy as the glorious cubes of chicken explode nonviolently in your mouth.”
Whole lemon cookery
Using a lemon only for its juice is a big waste. The whole fruit is edible, including the nutritious pith and the pulp, rich in fiber. Lemon zest is worth its weight in gold, and when I think about how much zest gets tossed, more
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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
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Scrambled eggs and baguette a la Secondo in “Big Night.”
The trials and tribulations of chicken husbandry
I’ve raised a lot of chickens. Probably hundreds. For eggs, not meat. I give them the best lives I can, including a generous retirement plan when they reach a certain age, with free room and board, yet they rarely arrive at those emerald pastures. Precious few have lived long enough to die in their sleep. I blame myself. more
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EagleMonk Pub and Brewery’s kitchen staff knows how to cook a gluten-free pizza, with a crisp and sturdy crust, a delicious house-made sauce, a liberal application of pepperoni and just enough cheese to hold it all together.
Much more than beer and pizza — but those are really good, too
Your brewery has a mug club, but how about a crochet club? Sure, you’ve got the game on, but before kickoff, when is the local artist’s reception? How about a Thursday night bingo game that’s so crowded it’s standing room only? more
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Making an eggplant Parmesan sub requires more preparation than you’d think, but the delicious end result makes it all worth it.
The Armando’s eggplant experience
In the neighborhood where I grew up, my go-to spot for culinary excellence was Armando’s Pizza. If I was in a hurry, I’d buy a slice and be on my way. But if I had the time, I’d have an eggplant sub. more
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