A Foodie's Guide to Must-Try Restaurants and Experiences in Lansing, Michigan

Foodies are not run-of-the-mill kind of people and they sure don't want their food to be bland or boring. Foodies find pleasure ie being able to pick out secret ingredients, and they really love mixing diverse flavors together to create something new. And a true foodie loves to experience International cuisines with all the cultural nuances that come with it. These restaurants are sure to keep any and all foodie's taste buds tantalized and excited to try even more.

Restaurants Visited by Food Network

Meat Southern BBQ

Fall in love with the smoked wings, brisket and even more meat! Try the signature sauces too!

Capital City BBQ

Locals rave about it's Vietnamese Pho and Bahn Mi, a fabulous Cuban sandwich and great barbeque!

Zaytoon

Serves up Mediterranean food including shwarma, falafel, tabbouli and more!

Eastside Fish Fry

You buy it. They'll fry it. Fresh seafood and chicken fried up or grilled right on the spot!

The Cosmos

Pick from the fabulous combinations of thin crust artisan pizza and their famous Duck Fat Fries!

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Foodies are not run-of-the-mill kind of people and they sure don't want their food to be bland. Foodies find pleasure in being able to pick out secret ingredients, and they really love mixing diverse flavors together to create something new. These restaurants are sure to keep any and all foodie's taste buds interested with some of the freshest, local ingredients and one-of-a-kind recipes.

Find unique dishes at one of Greater Lansing's food trucks

Four Wheels=Great Meals! Parked throughout Greater Lansing find these food trucks offering a variety of cuisines like farm-to-truck fare and down-to-earth comfort food. Check out Lansing's

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Cooking Classes

Love food? Why not indulge in some Greater Lansing cooking classes suitable for individuals, couples and families.

Red Haven Farm to Table

Seasonal classes | Pop-up dinners | Private events | Chef husband and wife team Nina and Anthony will guide you through creating dishes using seasonal ingredients.

Social Sloth Café and Bakery

Explore flavors of Turkish food | Two-hour classes make a perfect choice | Founder Burcay Gungular leads you through the class to create some delicious Turkish meals and delicacies.

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Sweet Encounter Bakery Café

Specializing in kids’ class options like burger building and breakfast making | Couples and girlfriend classes include pasta making and cake decorating | Owner Nikki Thompson Frazier will keep the class fun, interesting and enjoyable for everyone – from kids to adults.

Le Chat Gourmet Culinary Arts

Craft delicious dinners and menus from around the globe | Classes, workshops and kids boot camp options | State-of-the-art kitchen, adjoining seasonal garden, outdoor wood-fired oven | Let Chef Denene Vincent help you add to your culinary skill set and set the table with the…