Diana, at the Lansing Mi location,at the wine tasting is amazing. we have had her a number of…read moretimes and she is so gracious and professional. Her expertise and suggestions are spot on. Simply amazing!

It's been a while since I have critiqued. And that is because of the negativity I have felt dining…read moreout in the past couple years. The high prices. The bad service. The countless times I have entered and felt the entire mood of the place and then suffered through it. I am not an old codger, dear reader. I am fairly optimistic, yet the most expensive issues for dining out are costly. For my time, my wallet and value. With that, I am pleased to offer "Cooperhawk Winery and Restaurant." It is beautiful. Inside and out. It is for the connoisseur and the starter. It is priced right and there is something for everyone. Ordinarily, I would dismiss this type of venue. But it was the occasion of our anniversary and my wife is a wine girl. So I did it. And when we walked in,,, it was stunning. The first thing you will see is the grand wine wall with a long bar in front of it. This is where you can choose wine tastings and flights. Get a little something before dinner. They asked me if I was a card holding member. I laughed and said oh no. By the end of the day, I was. And am glad for it. The staff treats you like you are welcomed guests. Kind. Intuitive... and helpful. They are educated and know their stuff. The wine tasting was outstanding with the Sommelier addressing every facet of the drinks we were trying. And it was delicious. We were called for dinner and sat in the main dining room. Beautiful. Warm. Clean. Immediately, our server showed and wished us a happy anniversary and brought us complimentary champagne. (When you reserve your seats, it asks about special occasions). A bonus. We had a warm soft pretzel loaf with butter as we waited. My wife ordered a filet mignon platter which she defined as excellent. I had a chicken dish with outstanding potatoes and fresh green beans. More wine please. We imbibed. While we were full from the main course they still brought out some truffles to seal the deal. We decided to join the club and got a membership. 2 bottles of exclusive wine a month for $50. A fair value as with it comes wine tastings, complimentary glasses of wine when visiting and several offers a month. We have been back several times, and each is better than the last. I encourage you to come a half hour early to enjoy the spirits and relax before your meal. 10 out of 10.

The Lark in Ada is one of my favorite spots in town! The service is always great and I love the…read morewhole vibe of the place! I've gone about 5 times now, all on different ocassions and have tried many of their wines but my favorite drink is their extra dirty martini. They have some lite bites that are yummy as well. It's right in Downtown Ada inside of the Ada Hotel and is super easy to get to and there's tons of parking available. The interior is stunning and it feels like a big city cocktail bar right in the heart of Ada!

This place was a vibe!! Not only did they have wine, but they also had a few cocktails and…read moremocktails, too. We ate beforehand, but the food menu looked tasty! One of my girlfriends ordered the fruity pebble cheesecake and said it was okay, kind of hard to taste the fruity pebble flavor. My cab was so good and incredibly smooth! I loved that they had a variety of seating choices- tables + chairs, rounded booths, bar, and couches.

I thought they were trying to be something they are not, i.e. French bistro? Main dishes were…read moresmall, w.g. five shrimp per plate of soupy mushy not aldente risotto. Coffee was good.

We loved the Bridge Street Social. However it is not for everyone! If you're a Foody you'll love…read moreit! If you like to try new ingredients together or if you like craft drinks, c'mon! If you like career servers who love to tell you their history when asked, you'll love BSS! But if you like predictable, standard fare, with a predictable seating arrangement then you'll probably enjoy Outback better.

Decent place for drinks on the river. Very knowledgeable bartender. Nice wine list. Only downside…read moreis the lights were too bright which gave it a cafeteria/last call vibe.

I have been to anti-social twice, neither time was the bar open…read more The first time the door was wide open so we walked in, looking for a stiff drink at noon on a Sunday, as is protocol. It appeared as if the untended restaurant wished we serve ourselves, and so we did. Best price I've ever (not) paid for brunch. Seriously, brilliant.

Recently brought a group of 5 for dinner at EnVie. Midweek visit, yet the restaurant was full…read more Great atmosphere. The bar was crowded as well. Overall, good feel to the venue. Our appetizers were each excellent. Our group ordered the Brussels sprouts and white fish dip. Would order those again. For entres, we enjoyed the burgers, filet mignon, chicken bowl, and crab caps. Each of us enjoyed our meal and agreed we would recommend these plates to family & friends. The service was lights out. Attentive, fast, yet not intrusive. From beginning to end, on a busy evening, the team performed exceptionally. Well done EnVie team. We will certainly be back.

I would like to start with everything is done well at this restaurant, I am thrilled with the…read moreexperience! The restaurant is quaint but with sufficient seating to accommodate both small and medium sized groups. There is ample parking as it is located in a downtown district. The decor is simple modern, nice clean lines every where you look. Our waitress, along with those assisting her with food and drink were abundantly pleasant and welcoming. At one point the waitress prepared to offer me and my dining companions the drink specials and I jokingly asked her if she would "freestyle them" while I beatboxed. She admitted she was horrible but was down to try! We were both horrible but the exchange was fantastic and very personable! We appreciated her and her service throughout our evening. All of the cocktails we selected were well made with high quality liquors, no complaints there! The food. The food, the food was superb! We all enjoy the presentation of our dishes, beautiful and simple! Everything tasted well balanced and flavorful served in perfect portions. Our only complaint here was the pasta in the Cacio e Pepe. It was a little heavy and thick in texture but the flavors and the lump crab made up for it! The gluten free cake was shared by the table and enough for all to feel just the tiniest bit gluttonous! I look forward to returning to Envie to check out more of their menu and perhaps be able to have the same waitress.

It's a really cool theme. Set up like an airplane hanger, with a bunch of decor from TWA airlines…read more The wine wasn't my cup of tea, as they were either super sweet or super dry, no happy mediums. However my SIL, loves dry reds and bought 2 bottles here. The charcuterie board was the basics but super good! Definitely worth a visit! Also bingo Wednesday and trivia Thursday! Great spot to hit up when staying at the lake!

This place does all their own beer, cider, wine, and spirits. They also had food although we only…read morehad beverages at this stop. Nightly music. Friendly waitress, although a bit inefficient. Unique bar made out an airplane wing. Had a flight of beers. Not bad- really liked dubel- and could have taken a growler home, or back to camp, and alas, we already had beer.

We visited again on this last trip to Kalamazoo. I do still wish there were more gin and vodka…read moreoptions. I feel like they all were kind of similar? I wish that the lime and orange came through more, they both leaned very heavy on the bitter end which I wasn't expecting for both (one, sure, but not the other) I hope I find some brighter, citrus flavors on the next visit. We will always come back. It doesn't stay open super late so we gor kicked out lol but we always have a good time.

Top spot in Kalamazoo! Creative drinks, knowledgeable and friendly bartenders, and a fantastic…read moreamaro selection. The meat and cheese board is perfect with cocktails. The team make the experience fun without any arrogance highly recommend!

Delicious and amazing vibes! I always love coming here during the fall and summer. They have such a…read morelovely outdoor space with fire pits, corn hole, and more lawn games. The crust on the pizza has a crispy cheese crunch. A large variety of drinks as well and an indoor area as well. Everyone is always super nice here too.

We really enjoyed our visit! We had some great food and wine/beer! I had the Caribbean Salad and my…read morefriend ordered the Golden Ticket artisan pizza and we split them. The pizza was too goopy and sweet for my taste. It has so much potential to be amazing but maybe not as the top line menu item. Maybe as an appetizer? Not sure. I needed something more savory. My husband had the Pani Puri Lettuce Wraps but honestly they were not filling enough. They make a great appetizer but not a great entree choice. That Caribbean salad was outstanding! We really loved the atmosphere. It was a tap room so order at the window and they bring out your food and bus the tables. There was a beautiful fireplace and we visited for quite a while. It was really nice and we'll be back!

Stopped here with hubby and got a wine flight to share and some books! Recommend. The atmosphere…read morewas amazing - imagine cozy bookshop meets cool cafe meets community hub. I'm looking forward to going back and getting a chai or trying their food. There are tons of great books to choose from (I discovered a couple of new authors I hadn't seen at other shops around town) and they have some board games you can sit and play with friends while you hang out there! We went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was hopping. Employees were friendly and cheerful and managed to let everyone take their time ordering while still working through the line quickly. We'll definitely be back for future date days or hangouts with friends!

I usually dont like to write reviews for coffee places because I did many to be very cookie…read morecutter/generic, but I had to mention this place because not only do they have great coffee (and a surprisingly good grilled cheese sandwich), but they also have a library with plenty of books and a wine rack. Those are the things that made it standout for me. Perfect place for a college town like East Lansing.

This is a wonderful spot in the heart of Frankenmuth. Plenty of parking to the rear nearby. There…read moreis a bar with room for eight. Plenty of tables in the dining area and the patio area, whip is nicely heated and enclosed for the winter months. Service was excellent and attentive. Very friendly. They do take reservations. We used OpenTable - no issues. The menu is varied. Very wide selection of charcuterie boards. Also entrees, sandwiches, and appetizers. The pretzels are a great value and were delicious. Overall highly recommended. We will be back.

Prost was such a fun Valentine's Day spot for us! It was our first time in, and overall we had a…read morereally great experience. Our server, Tanner, was genuinely kind and welcoming, which made a big difference. The table was set nicely when we arrived -- wine glass and water glass, silverware wrapped with cloth napkins on a side plate, and a candle lit off to the side. It felt thoughtful and perfect for a date night. We split the French Onion Soup to start, and it was delicious. Maybe a little pricey at $12, but it came with lots of cheese and bread (plus bread on the side), so it felt worth it as a starter. My boyfriend ordered a Long Island Iced Tea -- strong, but no complaints there -- and I got cranberry juice. Both drinks came out in the same glassware as the water, styled like cocktails, which I actually appreciated. No weird "different treatment" if you're not drinking alcohol, which is always a plus to me. We also did the Build-Your-Own Board, which was really fun, and Tanner was super helpful in guiding us through the choices. We picked Summer Sausage, Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, and Balsamic Onion Jam. The Fire Roasted Tomatoes were SO GOOD, and I usually don't even like tomatoes. They were soaking in olive oil (I think?), which had great flavor and paired perfectly with the bread and Garlic & Herb Cheese. I also really enjoyed the Balsamic Onion Jam, savory, slightly sweet, and a little goes a long way. Overall, everything tasted great. I was a little disappointed in the portion of Smoked Gouda compared to the soft cheese, especially considering some soft cheeses can retail around $30 per pound. If you're looking for the best value, you might consider a different cheese option. That said, extra bread was only $1, which felt like a great deal for the amount we received. We were honestly getting pretty full and almost couldn't finish it all. We were seated in the cellar area, which was okay, just a little small, and the music was pretty loud. Not ideal for a Valentine's date when you're trying to have a conversation. Random but important: the bathrooms were spectacular. Individual, spacious, very clean, nice sink setup, pump soap, automatic paper towel dispenser, and even a candle lit. Honestly, 10/10 bathroom experience. Overall, it's a really solid date night spot with great service and good food. Just a couple small tweaks (music volume and cheese portions!) would make it even better. We'd definitely come back.