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LansingThe Knight Cap, 320 East Michigan Avenue. Probably the most romantic restaurant in the Lansing area, it is known for its excellent steaks and its excellent service. Don't forget to make a reservation - the whole place seats only about 40 people.The Cadillac Club, in hip and happening REO Town. Possibly the coolest restaurant in the Lansing area.Troppo in downtown Lansing. Upscale alfresco dining looking down the street to the State Capitol building.DeLuca's Restuarant The best pizza in Michigan and probably the entire United States. The House Special is the most popular pizza.Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine, 1312 East Michigan Ave. Offers great food in a traditional atmosphere. Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.Jerusalem Bakery, 1456 East Michigan Ave. Traditional Mediterranean food, and home to one of the best Falafel sandwiches you'll find in the greater Lansing area.Emil's Restaurant Lansing's oldest family-owned restaurant. Italian food, located in a swanky part of Lansing known as the "East Side Neighborhood."Kelly's Downtown Pub, downtown Lansing, an Irish pub with good food and a lively atmosphere. A Lansing downtown fixture since 1985, with a great Fish and Mac special on Friday and Saturday.Mitchell's Fish Market, 2975 Preyde Blvd. Located in Eastwood Towne Centre on the north end of town, Mitchell's is the best fish restaurant in town. The Sharkfin Pie dessert is huge and feeds several people. In the summer, enjoy alfresco dining by a beautiful fountain.Bravo Italian restaurant in Eastwood Towne Center. In the summer, enjoy alfresco dining by a beautiful fountain.Claddagh Irish Pub, 2900 Town Centre. With creaky floors and a dark wood interior, it is themed as a traditional Irish pub. It is known for its huge portions of fish and chips, but serves American food as well as Irish meals.Champps, 2800 Preyde Blvd. An upscale sports bar, there is not a seat in the place where you cannot see one of the many large televisions. The food is better than most bars.
East Lansing There is a fair selection of restaurants in East Lansing. If one is looking for burritos or ice cream, it is hard to go wrong.
MexicanBig Ten Burrito is probably the cheapest option, and all the prices are rounded to the nearest dollar.Pancheros features made-from-scratch tortillas.Qdoba andChipotle are popular chains.El Azteco, Ann Street Plaza (Albert and M.A.C. Avenues) in East Lansing, or try their other location at 1016 W. Saginaw. Offers tasty Mexican fare. The cheese dip appetizer is a unique treat, and the fresh homemade salsa is seasonally variable from mildly scalding to devilishly hot. The Topopo salad is gigantic — expect to share. Try the jocoque or blue corn enchiladas; order them verde if you can handle spicy.
Ice Cream,MSU Dairy Store Try the Sesquicentennial Swirl and Final Four Fudge Dribble, two "limited time" flavors made in 2005 that have become regulars in the menu. Two locations -- one on Grand River in the MSU Union, the other in the heart of campus.Melting Moments is a local store that has done boffo business through their ice cream cookies. A must have.Tasty...
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