Erma's Original Frozen Custard

One of my favorite places to go when I am in the mood for a cold treat is Erma's, home of the Original Frozen Custard. It has been around for more than 70 years and is a favorite spot for many locals. The lines are usually long, but the taste is well worth it. Erma's has a variety of choices from cones, to sundaes to parfaits. During this visit I ordered a hot fudge sundae and my wife ordered her favorite, the triple chocolate parfait. There is seating around the side and back of the shop. We found a bench and enjoyed our treat. If you are looking for a local favorite to try and are in the Utica/Shelby area I recommend Erma's! Check out their page http://ermascustard.com/

Desi's Family Dining and Cocktails

On our second night is Oscoda we ended up eating dinner at Desi's Taco Lounge which is located on W River Road. Desi's has a Mexican-American restaurant which made me and my wife both happy. Eating at Desi's Taco Lounge was a wonderful experience with great food and service. When my wife and I walked in we quickly noticed that the place is covered with memorabilia. License plates stamp across the ceiling, old signs advertising pop, pictures of the old Tiger Stadium along with a train that moves around the ceiling of part of the restaurant. After ordering our drinks and looking over the menu we placed our order with Vickie, who was our waitress. She was very friendly and added to the cheer of the family atmosphere. You could tell she was well liked by many of the regulars.  My wife ordered her favorite, the steak fajitas. I ordered fried wing dings and fries from the American part of the menu. The appetizer was homemade salsa with homemade tortilla chips. The food came quickly and was prepared nicely. The portion size was large enough that we definitely left feeling full.  If you are in Oscoda area I recommend this restaurant for a place to stop and eat.

Wiltse's Brew-Pub

While staying in Oscoda we wanted to try some of the local food for dinner. We found the Wiltse's Brew Pub on F 41. As we entered the restaurant we immediately noticed the decorative boat motors and mugs on the walls.  As we were showed to our seats we noticed fishing gear and fish also added to the decorations on the walls. Being near Lake Huron and the Au Sable River, these decorations added to the atmosphere of the city. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and fries, which was recommended by our waitress, Cheryl. My wife ordered some barbecue ribs which came with their apple slaw and homemade baked beans.  If you ever visit and need suggestions our waitress let us know that any entrée highlighted with red is their specialty entrées. The food was served to us in just minutes and it was good. We ordered dessert next. I had the chocolate decadence, which is a chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge. My wife ordered the fried cheesecake. They definitely hit the spot and were a great ending to our meal.  I truly recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting  the Oscoda area. To check out their menu just click on their link. http://www.wiltsebrewpub.com/

Tequila Blue 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar

 

Our dinner in Royal Oak at Tequila Blue 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar was relaxing. When we walked in the hostess gave us the choice to sit inside or outside on the patio. We chose to sit outside. On our way to the patio we passed the pianos that the restaurant is known for. Their entertainment is the dueling pianos and it always sets the atmosphere for having a good time.  There was a nice view of the downtown area to admire while we waited. The wait staff were welcoming with a warm smile. We ordered fajitas with spanish rice and fried breaded wing dings with garlic roles. The food was  delicious and the service was outstanding.  I do recommend this restaurant in the downtown area in Royal Oak especially to hear variety of music playing.

Freighters

Before heading home from our day trip we stopped at Freighters for some dinner.  It has an exciting view from the patio,  tasty food with excellent service. I enjoyed this restaurant and menu with a variety of dishes to choose from. The waiter was professional and gave us suggestions of what foods to eat and the choices that are their signature dishes. The meal we ate was the tower of ribs with fried onions and french fries. It was delicious. After we finished eating we walked around and enjoyed the view of the St. Clair River and the Blue Water Bridge. I would recommend this restaurant that is located in Port Huron, MI.

It Starts Here

You don't have to be a chef to learn how to cook excellent foods, but sometimes it begins in the kitchen. Please view my blog of restaurants that I have visited in Michigan. 

Delicious chicken in Port Huron at the Palms Krystal Bar Restaurant

While visiting the Port Huron area I made a stop to eat at Palms Krystal Bar Restaurant. Me and my wife  ordered some of their famous chicken, called the Chicken in the Rough. We also ordered their barbecue ribs the dinner sides too. Their chicken tasted delicious and it is what the restaurant is known for. The service was excellent. Our waitress was awesome and helped us make the right choices. If you are in the Port Huron area I recommend stopping at Palms Krystal Bar Restaurant to eat some Chicken in the Rough.