I tried my first watermelon salad at The Covington Restaurant in Edgartown, Massachusetts. The dish consisted of watermelon cubes that were tossed into a pile of salad greens alongside turnip shavings, pickled scapes, feta cheese and balsamic vinegar... more

At an overpriced tapas joint, I once took a chance on charred cucumber salad. The dish sounded counterintuitive, to put it delicately, because everyone knows cucumber should be served cool. Cooking a … more

I’ve lived on the east side for more than 15 years, so El Oasis’ original location on Michigan Avenue and its menu aren’t novel to me, nor are they probably new to many of you, dear … more

With the conclusion of Michigan State University’s spring semester, it’s once again safe to visit East Lansing’s eateries. I took advantage of this opportunity and visited Kimchi … more

I make a point to eat a dandelion every day. The whole plant is edible, from the sunny top to the deep taproot and all the stem, stalk and leaf in between. There are ways to eat dandelions that … more

Pablo’s Eastside 2010 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday 517-580-8315 pablosrestaurants.com … more