Cornerstone Barrel House

The Cornerstone Barrel House has great food, service and location. This is the second time we have visited the bar/restaurant. The first time we visited  I ordered some fish N chips and she ordered steak with frites. Our delicious meal was followed by with a  rumchata bread pudding dessert our waitress,Sharon, recommended to us. Our second visit, we found Cornerstone Barrel House crowded, so we sat the bar. While waiting we enjoyed a beer and a fuzzy navel. Then we placed our order.  I chose a barrel burger with frites and my wife ordered filet wrapped asparagus with a side of frites. Again, the food was delicious along the service from our two waitresses, Ashley and Sherri. If you are in the Downtown Detroit area and are looking for a place to hangout, celebrate or a great meal, I recommend Cornerstone Barrel House. It is a great option for that special occasion that will satisfy with delicious food to eat and great service.

http://www.cornerstonedetroit.com/

Great Taste Starts Here

I think cooking good dishes always starts at home as we advance our cooking skills. I have cooked cube steak with gravy and  rice, with a side of string beans for dinner. The dinner was delicious. I will continue to post more meals I cook at home and restaurants that I have visit. Please continue to read and share my blog  with others on my blog site 'Michigan Eats with Johnnie'.

Help Never Changes

There will always be people in need of help. Families can make a difference by helping to support those in need. I'm here at Detroit Rescue Mission with my wife, Dawn M. Townsend, lending a hand to the people of Detroit. The Detroit Rescue Mission continues to provide services for  people with donations of food and clothing. Let's continue to be inspiration to others and help those who need it most. Please make a donation to your nearest shelter. Giving a little can make a difference in people's lives.

Back at Stock Pot

The Stock Pot diner in Bay City is still a great place stop at for a nice cooked breakfast. I have been here many times before and have even taken our four children. The food is always great and the service is outstanding. There are historical pictures and items that hang on the wall. I still recommend this restaurant to visit if you are in the Bay City area. If you have a taste for good food, especially a morning breakfast, stop at Stock Pot.

Back to Beatles and Beans

We are back at Beatles and Beans in the Bay City area. The coffee shop full with memorabilia of Beatles past. The service is always great. They have a nice sense of humor and greet you with a great smile. Enjoy your drink while relaxing, listening to some Beatles tunes.

KOA Cooking

KOA cooking with the family in Port Huron  and the chef Edwin Miller.

Grill Dish

The best way to get a great taste from your meat is to grill the dish while adding ingredients that will make your dish pop. I decided to grill steak fajitas for the first time and it turned out great. I used a few items like red and yellow bell peppers for color and taste.

Roxey's Lounge

The Roxey's Lounge, located in Ontonagon, MI on River Street, is a cool bar hangout with great food and service. When you first come in just seat yourself. As you pass the bar  you will see pictures of what River Street used to look like back in 1965. There were many choices on the menu. Our waiter, Dennis, came over and I ordered a bacon cheese burger with chips and my wife order a philly steak sandwich on texas toast with fries. The food tasted delicious! Our waiter continued to make sure we were taken care of, even as he served drinks to the customers at the bar with a smile. The cook, who made our delicious food, found time to stop and say hello to the locals. I do recommend Roxey's Lounge for a bite to eat if you are in the upper peninsula area near Ontonagon. 

Michigan Eats

What's your favorite meal?  Is it at home or at a local restaurant?  Follow me and Google search 'Michigan Eats with Johnnie'. I have previously posted restaurants which serve delicious food. Also, I have posted some food I cooked at home.

Soup and More Soup

Soup and more soup, it is the best thing to have during any season if you are feeling under the weather. Yes, soup is the best recommendation  to get rid of that yucky feeling of being sick. There are all types of soups  to choose from, but my favorite  is chicken noodle with some grilled cheese. Soup and more soup, just make your favorite. It will help you get through rough days when you have feelings of a cold or other ailments.  

New Martha Washington Bakery

The New Martha Washington Bakery, located in Hamtramck, MI, still continues their tradition servicing the people in Hamtramck. The New Martha  Washington Bakery has been open since 1925  and produces over 17 flavors of paczki donuts. They also serve other delicious treats keeping that traditional spirit going.

Lockhart's BBQ

Lockhart's BBQ is an excellent place to visit for a great taste of barbecue. The restaurant has great seating with television around the restaurant for viewing.  Lockhart's BBQ has great food with lots to choose from. They are known for their delicious barbecue choices. It's menu has a variety of food to choose from with there signature barbecue sauce. I had an order of a half rack of ribs with two sides which were cornbread and baked beans. My wife ordered the same thing but with different sides including coleslaw and greens. The food tasted good and the service we received was wonderful. Lockhart's BBQ restaurant is an excellent place to visit in  the Royal Oak area for a taste of barbecue with great service. Check out the link to the restaurant. http://royaloak.lockhartsbbq.com/home

Mmm Post It

Post it, your favorite dish it's either savory or sweet for everyone to see. The dish that will have you say mmm.  Share my blog with others.

Love and Hope

The weather is changing and holidays are approaching. There are many people in need of support and help. I encourage everyone to be an inspiration to others by showing you are willing to help those in need. Show some love and give hope by donating food, clothing, or a monetary gift to your nearest shelter.  It does not take much to show love, but if you do, it is sure to inspire others to do the same.

Dockside in Bay City

Dock Side restaurant is located in downtown Bay City. The restaurant is off the river front and has a  great view to watch the sail boats passing by. Dock Side restaurant has flat screen televisions set up so you can view sports and order drinks at there bar. We have order some appetizers of fried pickles and it was delicious. The waitress brought out dinner next with a warm smile and great service. I have order some bacon cheese burger sliders and my wife order was a blt. We shared the waffle fires and the dinner was full filling. The Dock Side restaurant with good  service and excellent food I would recommend this place if you are in the downtown Bay City area. 

Inspiring Dish

There are many dishes we create, but what's your favorite one? It could be anything with a dash of flavor and some color. When cooking, let your dish inspire you.

Dinner with the Youngest

Enjoying a wonderful dinner prepared by my youngest daughter Adrianna and her boyfriend Nick. It is stuffed peppers with asparagus and garlic bread. The dinner was great, especially having stuffed peppers for the first time.

Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant

The Stafford's Weathervane restaurant is a nice, elegant restaurant to enjoy a meal at while viewing the river. The river runs along the pier that leads to the Charlevoix South Pier Head. My wife and I were seated quickly by a friendly staff member. I had ordered their fried white fish with waffle fries. It was one of the Friday specials and offered all you can eat fried fish. My wife ordered the John Cross Lake Superior whitefish, parmesan whipped potatoes, and asparagus with carrots. The dinner was of good quality with excellent service from our waitress. We were full and turned down dessert when our waitress offered it to us. There were many great choices on the menu and when we go back we will both try something new. If you are on vacation in the Charlevoix area, I recommend this restaurant to visit for the delicious taste with a beautiful view.  View their menu at http://www.staffords.com/view-our-menus-251/.