Beggar's Banquet

We had a belated birthday celebration for Lynne, my die-hard foodie friend, last Sunday at one of our favorite eateries - Beggar's banquet, in East Lansing. Catching up with girlfriends and having spicy Bloody Mary was absolutely fun!

Fish Tacos Two soft tortillas stuffed with cajun dusted grilled tilapia, pico de gallo, and avocado lime aioli. Served on a bed of mixed green.

Seafood Linguine Jumbo tiger shrimp, scallop, baby spinach, pico de gallo and cream tossed with linguine and finished with Asiago cheese. (half order)

Gnocchi Potato gnocchi, sun-dried tomato, baby spinach, and mushrooms tossed in a sage brown butter cream sauce. (half order)


Beggar's Baquet:
218 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-4540

TGIF at Maru

Blushing Geisha

Land and Sea Tempura
Zucchini, sweet potato, mushroom, asparagus, onion, shrimp,
served with Maru dressing
Archer
Asparagus, mango, organic tofu, roasted red pepper, avocado,
served with Maru green goddess dressing

Green Turtle
Sprout, cucumber, avocado, tomato, organic spring mix, asparagus,
pickle gourd, in soy paper, served with Maru dressing
Diva
Eel, salmon skin, egg custard, avocado, cucumber, masago,
topped with baked spicy conch salad,
served with seaweed salad and eel sauce


Spent Friday evening with best friends enjoying delicious sushi creations and lovely cocktails at Maru Sushi & Grill. That's a way to get a great weekend started! Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Western Ave. Bar & Grill

I went to this casual fine dining, located in scenic downtown Glen Arbor, MI, during our Sleeping Bear Dunes trip. Lynne, Beth, and I enjoyed our cocktails and light lunches on the outdoor patio -- while the guys finishing climbing the dune. It was delightful, and we had a nice meal.

Extra Spicy Bloody Mary - bloody mary with a kick!

Dirty Martini with Extra Olives

Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Lightly breaded montrachet cheese over a bed of spring and baby spinach, with crushed pecans and granny smith apples

Cold Platter Starter
Smoked salmon, jumbo shrimp, and whitefish pate


Western Ave. Bar & Grill:
Downtown Glen Arbor
6410 Western Ave.
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-3362