Kalamazoo Restaurant Reviews

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Archive for category Portage Restaurants

Erbelli’s in Portage

Nov 22

Posted by Jeff in Pizza Restaurants, Portage Restaurants | No Comments

Erbelli's Portage LocationThis past Friday night we had Aimee’s brother, his wife, their triplet 6 year old daughters and their three year old over. The last time they spent the night we got them carry out from Erbelli’s Stadium drive location. The kids loved it and Ryan and Jen said that it is better than any pizza in their area over in Milford on the other side of the state.

This time I got them carry out from the Erbelli’s Portage location. I ordered a 14 inch Erbie bread and two pan pizzas which were the New Yorker and the Captain Shish Kabob Pizza. The Erbie bread is always a hit. The cheesey goodness and garlic and Italian seasonings makes it the best cheezie bread in town. The New Yorker is for anyone who loves pepperoni. This pizza has two different kinds of pepperoni. It has a large cut pepperoni under the cheese and then their regular on top. It is loaded with flavor and the kids loved it. Read the rest of this entry »

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Barrett’s Smoke House

Aug 19

Posted by Jeff in Portage Restaurants | No Comments

I have a new favorite place to by my meat in Kalamazoo, well Portage actually but close enough. That place is Barrett’s Smokehouse. Everything that I have bought from there has been amazing. Earlier this summer I bought 4 different varieties of brats for a camping trip. All of our friends were amazed at how good it was. I buy their cheddar bacon burgers that store in the freezer, excellent for the grill. Their bacon and breakfast sausage are excellent.I also buy marinated chicken breasts and even our fresh Thanksgiving turkey from Barrett’s as well. One of my favorite items is their cheese. We love their jalapeno cheddar spread. Barrett’s also is a great place for lunch too. I go there fairly often for take out. I think my favorite items are their brisket or their smoked chicken salad sandwich.

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Lou Niskers State Burger

Oct 31

Posted by Jeff in Burger Joints, Portage Restaurants | 1 Comment

Nisker's State BurgerIt’s official. I think I have a new favorite place for lunch.

A new burger joint has opened up in Kalamazoo. Well, reborn or resurrected may be a better way of putting it. Nisker’s been a local favorite for their char broiled taste with their delicious burgers, dogs, curly fries and all around great menu. Lou Niskers started the business back in 1986 after a career as a professional hockey player. Read the rest of this entry »

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Curry Corner

Feb 27

Posted by Aimee in Indian Restaurants, Portage Restaurants | 2 Comments

Curry Corner

This past Saturday, after doing our dreaded taxes, Jeff and I decided to try out a newly placed Indian Restaurant called The Curry Corner.  Indian is one of our favorite cuisines and we wanted to see how this small restaurant compared with its competitors-Indian Cuisine in Portage and Saffron on West Main Street.

Jeff previously visited The Curry Corner for their lunch buffet on one of his Friday lunch hours.  Then, On a separate occasion, Jeff brought home their carry out and surprised me with my favorite Indian dish of all time-Palak Paneer!   This dish consists of Indian homemade cheese with spicy creamed spinach, naturally served over simple rice.  The Palak Paneer at The Curry Corner was one of the best I have ever tasted.  Come to find out, Nira, the owner and recipe- inventor makes her Palak Paneer with mustard greens instead of spinach.  She says it gives the dish a stronger flavor. Read the rest of this entry »

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