Marco's Pizza - Wyoming / Byron Center

There are more pizza places around these days that any of us can keep track of and more popping up every day it seems.  One place I had never been to was Marco's Pizza, so I thought I would give it a try.  I went to the over by Metro Health Hospital, though I would grab a lite lunch and ended up pigging out of some dang good pizza.

Marco's offers pizza by the slice for lunch, or they have a lunch deal at a decent price.  I have four slices of pepperoni pizza and a 20oz Pepsi, none the less it hit the spot!

Marco's is located on the side of the strip mall located on the same side of Byron Ave. as the Health Park is.  Like pizza you'll love Marco's!  I did!

The Grand Villa Restaurant - Still a Decent Place to Eat

Hey, I stopped in here a couple weeks ago and had one of their wet burritos, not bad at all. The place was clean and respectable, the help was friendly and attentive to my needs, and the food was prepared exactly as I ordered, good deal.  The prices were ok, could have been a touch lower in my opinion but I guess the cost of doing business these days has driven up the price a bit.

The Grand Villa and the Grand Villa Dungeon offer food and beverages to suit everyone's tastes. Give the Grand Villa a try one of these days!

Panera Bread Now Offers Delivery Service

For those that like Panera Bread Cafes in West Michigan, they now are offering delivery service within a set area usually 8 min from the cafe or a 2-mile radius.

Already many are taking advantage of this service and enjoying the convenience of having their favorite soup or sandwich delivered hot and fresh to their home, office, school, or other location.

Don't forget your favorite baked good for dessert, and that coffee or smoothie to perk up your day.

Now you can order online, or choose to have some delicious Panera food delivered for a group of friends or co-workers. Panera Delivers!  Catering is also available. Cafes are also looking for Drivers part-time or full-time.  

Customers are encouraged to order online at PaneraBread.com

Grillin' Wings and More - Grandville,MI

Summer is the time to fire up and bbq grill and enjoy some homemade bbq ribs, burgers, chicken, or some other kind of delicious meat or veggies.  Located right next to Russ's in Grandville on the corner of Canal and Chicago Drive sits Grillin' Wings and More.

Good food and good service are always appreciated and this place does it up right with bbq wings in several flavors, burgers, dogs, and pit bbq in season.  I have enjoyed the half-smoked chicken with homemade red skin garlic mashed potatoes, and the cheeseburger served on a Ciabatta bun.

They have a large enough menu that includes a really great pork bbq sandwich, brisket, chicken, and even liver and onions for certain people who like it, but not me LOL!  Grillin' has a drive-up window, as well as carry-out, and of course dine-in with waitress service.

This place is worth a visit!

Mancino's of Holland

Tucked away in a little strip mall where you could almost miss it, yet it is not a secret for many area pizza mavens like myself who enjoy hot fresh pizza and grinders made fresh.  Mancino's of Holland not only has great food but the staff is friendly and provide excellent service.

Mancino's is located on the corner of US 31 and James St. near the CD Exchange, and Red Wing Shoes.

Every time I have been in there they have had a Christian radio station playing in the background which adds a pleasant touch to the meal. They do not serve alcohol but have a nice selection of fountain drinks available and free refills.

Mancino's is also famous for its homemade 'grinders' or baked subs that are amazing! I also enjoy an order of garlic bread with my meal.

I've watched many people come in and pick-up their orders to go, but they also have a decent dine-in seating area if you so choose.  So if you're looking for really good Italian food at a price that won't kill your budget, Try Mancino's Tonight!

Jackie's Place on Holland's South Side

Looking for a small family restaurant with decent food at a good price, Jackie's Place located on West 17th Street in Holland. This restaurant features many of the dishes one would come to expect from a mom and pop establishment.

I was there for dinner on a Friday evening with my daughter, the place was busy, the service was friendly and the waitress earned her tip. I had a Wet Burrito, All Meat, it was good, but the sauce could have been a little bit more tasty. They could mix in some red ranch dressing, or some brown gravy into their pot of burrito sauce, which would make it a bit more tangy.  My daughter had a Chicken Fingers Dinner, she enjoyed it. Our food showed up at our table quick enough, and was hot, and done correctly.

One slight problem was the prices in the menu, and the prices on the bill were not the same. Obviously they have raised there prices, but not updated their menus as of yet. This local Holland Establishment burned down a couple years ago or more, and has been rebuilt, so the interior of the restaurant is fairly new, and clean.

Jackie's Place is worth a try if your wanting some home homemade goodness, instead of chain restaurant food.

http://jackiesplaceholland.com/

Tom & Chee is Worth the Visit

Grilled Cheese with hoisin (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Why this isn't a local mom & pop place, it's a new franchise with it's first location on West Michigan. Tom & Chee which is short for Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese, is worth checking out. The eatery features some very interesting variations of Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. There are some crazy combinations that are sure to please your taste buds.

How does a grilled mac & cheese sandwich sound? This is what I had when I visited this new eating establishment. It is grilled mac & cheese inside of perfectly grilled hearty white bread, I of course had crumbled bacon added to mine, which gave it a some extra flavor.  My good friend that I hang out with now and then had to Pep & Chee, which is mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce between grilled bread.

Tom & Chee also features grilled glazed doughnuts for desert. Each one features some type of cheese with some great items like the grilled cheese doughnut. The Bananarama which has caramelized banana, gouda cheese, & the doughnut.  Or you could try the  Choco-Bacon Bliss, or the Blueberry Blue, amongst other choices.

Tom & Chee is worth the visit, and yes they have three types of tomato soup everyday, plus another seasonal soup. They also have salads, as well as gluten free & vegan choices.

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Visit the Windy City Grille

The taste of Chicago comes alive in West Michigan when you visit the Windy City Grille in Byron Center / Wyoming Michigan area.  Located in the Bayberry Farms development across from Metro Health Park, Windy City offers the best in Chicago Style food in the area.

Want a real Chicago Style Dog? How about an Italian Beef?  Or a Gyro?  Windy City is the place to go!

I had the Italian Beef Sandwich, dry with peppers on the side along with the Au Jus. My friend who I was dining with that evening enjoyed a French Dip Sandwich, piled up with plenty of roast beef, with a cup of au jus to add to the goodness. Both sandwiches where superb, hot, and huge!  You don't get food like this at chain restaurants, it takes a mom & pop place to whip up some real authentic grub.

What else is on the menu?  Pita's, Salads, Falafel's, Melts on Rye, Vienna Beef Hot Dog!

Give Windy City Grille a try today!

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PaPa Romano's Pizza

Located on the south side of Holland right behind the Family Fare Gas Station is Papa Romano's. This Papa has been in business in the Holland area for at least 10 years or more, and is a favorite of many locals. If you like good pizza coupled with good service, Papa Romano's is for you.  Try the Bambino Bread with some dipping sauce as your waiting for that piping hot pizza to arrive at your table.

They offer a wide variety of foods including Salads, Pizza, and includes a Mr. Pita that features wraps, and such.  Food is served hot and fresh, so give this other Papa a try sometime soon!  Check for other Papa Romano's locations across Michigan, mainly on the east side of the state. 

Romano's offers Take-Out, Dine-In, and Delivery

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CRUST 54 - DOWNTOWN HOLLANDS BEST KEPT SECRET

Now we don't have to travel to the other side of Grand Rapids to enjoy the decadence of Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza, thanks to CRUST 54.  Located on 8th Street right next too the City Deli, near LemonJello's, this cute little cafe offers some of the best Italian cuisine in all of Holland.

They offer at least three different type of crusts, thin, traditional, and Chicago Style Deep Dish. Pasta dinners, as well as fresh salads. The friendly staff is courteous, and welcoming to everyone who enters their establishment, and the background music adds a positive touch to the surroundings.

If you have never enjoyed a Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza, you own it too yourself to try one at CRUST 54!

Just an FYI, you might call your order in ahead of time, because it takes 45 minutes to bake the deep-dish delight. Other styles of pizza won't take as long to bake, so order the one the suits your taste, and make CRUST 54 a regular stop every time you shop downtown Holland.

As for me and my daughter, one piece each and we were stuffed!  Of course we enjoyed the Tim Wheels as an appetizer to kill some time before the pizza arrived, but we knew that it was a lot of pizza to eat, and we were up for the challenge. The slices are huge, and thick, with the sauce on top, the way a good Chicago Style ought to be.

So thumbs up and kudos's to the folks at CRUST 54!

CRUST 54!