Michigan Bar and Restaurant
MICHIGAN…THE GREAT LAKE STATE
Know the Lingo: Uooper= resident of the Upper Peninsula
Drink Specials: Anything goes
Local Foods: Coney dogs
Local Products: Motown, Apples, Red Wings, Faygo, Vernors, Kellogg Cereals
The State of Michigan has the largest consolidated area of fresh water in the country. This abundance of natural resource breeds bountiful wildlife. Michigan also has arguably the best small mouth bass and walleye fisheries in the world. Although Michigan is landlocked and is by no means an island paradise, we have included it in our reviews due to its dramatic and colorful seasonal changes that spawns originality and character.
Adrian, MI
Sunnyside Café “Familia Guerrero”
2495 East Maumee Street
Sunnyside Café has been a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant on Adrian’s East Side for over 25 years. Upon arrival ask for the fresh chips and salsa to be delivered to your table. Expect fast and especially individualize service from the wait staff at Sunnyside. Owner Pal Guerrero often personally greets you at tableside. Monday nights are popular and tables are limited as their 95 cent beef taco special packs the house. We recommend the combination plate, chicken fajitas, tacos, chalupas and don‘t forget the lemonade.
Ann Arbor, MI
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
120 West Washington
If your stomach is growling from hunger and you’re in downtown Ann Arbor, then choose the Grizzly Peak for an eclectic menu with large portions. The Grizzly Peak Brewing Company offers a fresh distinctive fare in a casual and relaxed setting. The menu includes outstanding fresh salads and sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, fish, poultry, and UDSA choice beef. Choose from an excellent selection of handcrafted beer including the rotating nitro tap, Steelhead Red, Bear Paw Porter, Stout, and the Captains preferred Amber Lager. Capt. Ryan’s suggested menu selections are the Honey Jalapeno Slaw, Maple Pork Chops, or the Seared Top Sirloin.
Tecumseh, MI
Evans Street Station
110 South Evans Street
www.evansstreetstation.com
In the quiet and quaint town of Tecumseh, MI you will find a award winning restaurant with a simple elegance. The Evans Street Station was formerly the site of Tecumseh’s fire station which is located on Evans Street, just steps from Chicago Boulevard in downtown Tecumseh. The la carte dinner menu creating by Chef Alan Merhar is nothing short of exceptional. Musgroves Retreat is the in house bar and is named after one of Tecumseh’s founding fathers Musgrove Evans. Musgroves Retreat offers happy hour specials, an exotic martini menu, as well as nightly specials including the annual Bell's Oberon release party. House bartenders Bill and Dennis provide great attention to detail. ESS is where people gather and strangers become friends.
Traverse City
Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E. Front Street
In downtown Traverse City on the corner of Front and 31 you will find a unique brew pub full of character. Since 1997, the Mackinaw Brewing Company has had a casual atmosphere with an artsy and industrial décor. The walls of the Brewing Company don nautical photographs of the beloved Great Lakes. The Mackinaw Brewing Company offers an excellent selection of hand crafted beer and Joe the bartender serves ‘em up fast and cold. Pints go for $3.50 and the Captain recommends the Harvest Moon Oatmeal Stout or “The Bridge” Nut Brown Ale. Dinner entrees including pasta, New York Strip, and fresh fish are $15.99 and under.
Detroit, MI
The Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe
 In the heart of Detroit’s Greek Town lies the Old Shillelagh, an Irish bar located one block from the Greek Town Casino. The first level of the Old Shillelagh is a traditional bar with dark lighting, limited seating, popular music, and a few pool tables. The second story is the dictionary definition of a “dive” with a rugged, run down, aged interior with a distinct smell of sweat and beer from the previous night’s show. After climbing a steep flight of stairs, you are tightly seated at plain ordinary picnic tables. You may find yourself asking…What the hell am I doing here? Or…Is this place safe? These fears and apprehensions are quickly washed away by a bowl of salty popcorn and your first pitcher of beer.
Every Friday and Saturday night Black Mist, a three man Irish band packs the upstairs of the Old Shillelagh with a couple hundred thirsty fans. From a small corner stage Black Mist energizes the crowd with witty humor and traditional Irish sing along songs like Black Velvet Band, Give The Women In The Bed More Porter, and Unicorn. Singing with delight, the jovial crowd claps their hands and sways from side to side with the music. Black Mist’s front man Billy Dixon, asks the crowd “Do we have any beer drinkers in the house tonight?”. The crowd quickly responds with cheers of joy. The Guinness drinkers raise their glass mugs into the air and Black Mist plays the next drinking song, Drunken Sailor. You can also expect to hear crowd pleasing cover songs like Piano Man, Volcano, Southern Cross, Brown Eyed Girl, and Sweet Caroline. Seating upstairs begins around 9PM and admission is $4.00. Arrive early to purchase tickets as the seating is limited.
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