Thus spake Dave Hoffman ([email removed]): : I'm trying to plan the ultimate dinner for our 5 year anniversary. I'm : looking for world-class food, excellent service, and, above all, a very : romantic setting. : Some places that I've thought of are the Summit at the RenCen, Victors in : Ann Arbor, and Dusty's Inn in Eaton Rapids (?). I'd appreciate any reviews : of the above, or your favorite spots. My only constraint is that I need to : be able to get there in 1.5 hrs or less from Webberville, which is about 20 : miles east of Lansing. This way my breastfed son can get by with only one : bottle from Grandma while we're gone. Dusty's English Inn is an excellent restaurant. It's in an 18th-Century setting out in the middle of nowhere (except for the highway...). Behind it is a bunch of tall weeping willow trees. I think a little brook or some form of water is there too. Inside is calm and quiet. The lights are dim inside this pseudo-chateau. If you wish to pay a little more, you can reserve your own dinner room that's away from all the other guests. I'm not sure if there's bed7breakfast or not. The food is pretty good, though the selection is not huge. Hope this helps. I went there four years ago, so I may be imagining things...
Detroit, MI
Need ROMANTIC Restaurant in Michigan
Someone wrote: : I am not sure if it is within the time frame, but : The Lark in West Bloomfield was wonderful when I : went there for my 30th birthday. I second the vote (if there is one) for the Lark. It stands alone as the absolute finest in Michigan.
Look for a magazine at a local bookstore/newstand called "Detroit Monthly" or "Monthly Detroit" this has a listing of good to excellent restaurants in the SouthEastern michigan area and out-state, it gives price ranges, descriptions and locations.
If you are considering the Summit at the RenCen
then I would suggest:
The Whitney - in Detroit on Woodward Ave.
The Lark - (Not sure where this is in the 313 or 810 area code, guesses are:
Novi, Northville, Farmington)
These places would blow send the Summit spinning <faster>...
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- Regards: Brian A. Henk < T H I S S P A C E F O R R E N T >Peter D. wrote: In A. wrote: |> > Some places that I've thought of are the Summit at the RenCen, Victors in |> > Ann Arbor, and Dusty's Inn in Eaton Rapids (?). I'd appreciate any reviews |> > of the above, or your favorite spots. My only constraint is that I need to |> > be able to get there in 1.5 hrs or less from Webberville, which is about 20 |> > miles east of Lansing. |> > |> vicinity of E. Lansing. But there is hope. The Common Grill in Chelsea |> (between Jackson and Ann Arbor, off I94) has a very good reputation. (I |> haven't made it there myself.) And then there's always Helmut's Kaffeehaus |> in Nashville (yes, Nashville MI, between Jackson and Grand Rapids), whose |> virtues I've publicized previously. Although the food is palatable at Helmut's, I would hardly consider the ambience romantic. And oooh baby, Nashville is such a swinging town (not). The Common Grill, on the other hand, has exceptional food and a very fun atmosphere, and they'll serve you a real bottle of wine. Chelsea is much more livelier of a town. This would get my vote. And if you would consider driving the extra 20 minutes to Ann Arbor, I would recommend Robby's at the Icehouse or the Earle. -Lee From [email removed] Wed Jun 28 19:42:15 EDT 1995 Article: 17161 of rec.food.restaurants
|> Although the food is palatable at Helmut's, I would hardly consider the ambience |> romantic. And oooh baby, Nashville is such a swinging town (not). |> |> The Common Grill, on the other hand, has exceptional food and a very fun atmosphere, |> and they'll serve you a real bottle of wine. Chelsea is much more livelier of a town. |> This would get my vote. |> |> And if you would consider driving the extra 20 minutes to Ann Arbor, I would recommend |> Robby's at the Icehouse or the Earle. Also, there Cousin's Heritage Inn in Dexter (halfway between Chelsea and Ann Arbor), with lots of interesting game dishes, and quite a romantic atmosphere.
John C. wrote: > >The Summit is NOT a quality restaurant, but the hotel underneath it >can be nice ;) it's been years since i've been there, but the food wasn't that great. it was way cool to eat in that location, turning and looking out the window, though. > >There are some good places in Ann Arbor, including an expensive French >restaurant whose name I cannot recall, and a hotel/restaurant on the >west side off I-94. > the expensive French place would be Escoffier, in the Bell Tower Hotel. I walk by there every day, and it looks good, but I've never eaten there (heard it's very $$, and probably worth it). The hotel/restaurant on the west side off I-94 is probably Weber's, which is a good place, but it didn't strike me as romantic or whatever the last time i was there. (2-3 years ago? no, closer to 5 now...) good food, decent prices. Lord Fox, just east of Ann Arbor is a really nice place...Romantic, expensive (but not more than it's worth), good food, etc. good luck! ka
Tim V. wrote: >From: [email removed] (Tim Vorce) >Subject: Re: Need ROMANTIC Restaurant in Michigan >Date: 28 Jun 1995 12:51:42 GMT >There is a real fancy restaurant in Novi. Right at I-96 and Novi road, called >Too Chez, or something very close to that. Be prepared to spend some money, >but its a very enjoyable experience. >**************************************************** >* Tim Vorce * A clear analysis * >* Milford Proving Grounds * of my situation * >* [email removed] * is often mistaken * >* GM: 483-303-301 * for pessimism * >* (810) 684-3556 * * >**************************************************** Even though I'm a Ford guy, I'll have to second Tim's opinion. The food and atmosphere are excellent. Bring a Gold card. You'll need it. **************************************** * Ken Weise, VE160 Chassis Engineering * * (313) 31-77228 * * At, but not for, Ford Motor Company * * ************************************** From [email removed] Mon Jul 3 10:11:26 EDT 1995 Article: 17304 of rec.food.restaurants
There is a real fancy restaurant in Novi. Right at I-96 and Novi road, called Too Chez, or something very close to that. Be prepared to spend some money, but its a very enjoyable experience. **************************************************** * Tim Vorce * A clear analysis * * Milford Proving Grounds * of my situation * * [email removed] * is often mistaken * * GM: 483-303-301 * for pessimism * * (810) 684-3556 * * ****************************************************
In Ann Arbor, my vote would be for The Bistro at Kerrytown. From markb@sipl4330a Wed Jun 28 19:42:27 EDT 1995 Article: 17168 of rec.food.restaurants
Someone wrote: : There are some good places in Ann Arbor, including an expensive French : restaurant whose name I cannot recall, You're probably thinking of Escoffier. Haven't been there in years, but it's still reputed to be outstanding. Other very good (although perhaps not *quite* "ultimate") places in Ann Arbor would include The Earle, Bella Ciao, and Moveable Feast. I've also heard very good things about Cousins' Heritage Inn in Dexter. This fall, Jimmy Schmidt (of Detroit's Rattlesnake Club) will be opening a new restaurant on Main street in the middle of downtown. : and a hotel/restaurant on the : west side off I-94. That would be Weber's. Nice, but I'd hardly call it romantic.
Someone wrote: : I'm trying to plan the ultimate dinner for our 5 year anniversary. I'm : looking for world-class food, excellent service, and, above all, a very : romantic setting. : Some places that I've thought of are the Summit at the RenCen, Victors in : Ann Arbor, Oops. I already responded to someone else's response, but forgot a thing or two. Victor's has been gone for a few years now. Also, this is well outside your time range, but I wanted to mention it. If you're ever up in the Traverse City/Charlevoix area in northern lower Michigan, try Tapawingo in, I think, Ellsworth. Expensive, but wonderful.
Marcie S. wrote: > >Someone wrote: >: I am not sure if it is within the time frame, but >: The Lark in West Bloomfield was wonderful when I >: went there for my 30th birthday. > >I second the vote (if there is one) for the Lark. It stands alone as the >absolute finest in Michigan. Third for the Lark...absolutely world class (even though that express gets over used)...it is near the intersection of Maple & Farmington Roads (i.e. 15 Mile & Farmington) in West Bloomfield on the Northwest corner (and a little farther north) The signature dish is Rack of Lamb Genghis Kahn...the Copper Cataplana (assorted shellfish in a copper cauldron is also excellent. The Chef, Marcus Haight, is formerly of Le Bec Fin in Philly, if that gives you any indication of the quality...the waitstaff are very professional and unobtrusive...the ambiance is that of a Portugese country inn. Jim and Mary Lark have tweaked all the details. One caveat...do not expect to walk out for less than $150 for dinner, a decent wine, and tip...excpet for the wine, all is included in the price (e.g. appetizers, dessert, coffee, etc)
The Earle in Ann Arbor. Live jazz on weekends, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices.
Jim R. wrote: >Mark B. wrote: > > This fall, Jimmy Schmidt (of Detroit's Rattlesnake Club) will be opening a > new restaurant on Main street in the middle of downtown. > >Great, just what we need, another restaurant. Do you know exactly where it >will be? It'll be in part of the old Kline's department store which closed last summer. Those who know Ann Arbor well already know that to be on the west side of Main Street about halfway between Liberty and William. I've only managed to eat in Jimmy Schmidt restaurants twice, but if that was anything to go off of we can't go wrong by having him here. His reputation in the press is similar. I can't imagine that his presence would hurt any establishment already in the area except maybe Gratzi (which I've never been much impressed with anyway). Eric P. Sobocinski | Internet: [email removed] | 1075 Beal #2222 Merit Computer Network | or [email removed] | Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2112 Hardware Engineering | | 1.313.763.4895 (USA)
Someone wrote: : If you are going to Ann Arbor there are a couple places that you could look into. : Victors is nice (like you said) Victors is non-existent -- there have been at least two other places in that space since they folded. : others include: : Maudes (downtown) : The Gandy Dancer (near UM Med. Center) your best choice : Hope this helps : Matt
<previous replies snipped> I saw one vote for The Earle in Ann Arbor; add mine. The food and wine and hard to beat anywhere in the state, and the atmosphere definitely is romantic. Now, two more in Ann Arbor: The Kerrytown Bistro also is nice, and Escoffier probably is the most romantic of the bunch. I have not been to Escoffier, but the current chef used to be at the Bistro and his cooking was superb. Want to head all the way to Grand Rapids? Consider the Thornapple Village Inn.
Taking this conversation north, I can heartily recommend Bowers Harbor Inn if you are in the Traverse City area. Located on Old Mission Peninsula, it is right on the Bay in an old house. It can be very romantic and also has unbeatable service and food.
Our favorite restaurant in Michigan is Tapawingo . Located in a SMALL town-reachable from Traverese city etc. Highly rated and reviewed in Gourmet. Great food. Exceptional service and atmosphere. - Kathryn Whittington [email removed] Something hidden-go and find it.Something lost behind the ranges-lost and waiting for you--GO!
Kathryn W. wrote: |> Our favorite restaurant in Michigan is Tapawingo . Located in a SMALL |> town-reachable from Traverese city etc. Highly rated and reviewed in |> Gourmet. Great food. Exceptional service and atmosphere. I think the town is East Jordan. Right around the corner is the Rowe Inn which is also spoken of quite highly.
Someone wrote: > Kathryn W. wrote: > |> Our favorite restaurant in Michigan is Tapawingo . Located in a SMALL > |> town-reachable from Traverese city etc. Highly rated and reviewed in > |> Gourmet. Great food. Exceptional service and atmosphere. > > I think the town is East Jordan. Right around the corner is the Rowe Inn > which is also spoken of quite highly. > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Glenn M. Poorman - [email removed] > Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI Both Tapawingo and the Rowe Inn are in the small town of Ellsworth in Antrim County, where Michigan 32 and County 65 come together just south of Charlevoix. Both have excellent food, extensive wine cellars, and are at the expensive end of the scale, but worth it. The prime mover of Tapawingo, "Pete" Peterson, got his start as the chef at the Rowe Inn. Both places are very enjoyable, and each has its own distinctive personality. ___ Robert R. Walsh email [email removed] Library Buildings and Networking Consultant voice (804) 786-9708 The Library of Virginia fax (804) 225-4608 Richmond, VA 23219 "Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit."