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When visitors come to Lansing for a Fox Pointe concert, or when local families host guests from out of town, or when former residents return for a visit, where should they grab a meal? Any restaurant that has earned a Local Flavor Award from The Lansing Journal is a good place to start.

Local Flavor Awards celebrate uniquely local flavor — food and beverage experiences that are available only in Lansing. Qualifying eateries might be dine-in or take-out — and they might serve meals, desserts, or drinks — but they are uniquely Lansing.

Local Flavor Award presented to Taqueria La Soga

Josh Bootsma - January 24, 2023

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 26, 2022) – The smells and tastes of authenticity are regularly served up at Taqueria La Soga as owners...

Local Flavor Award presented to Lynnie Ques

Josh Bootsma - January 22, 2023

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2022) – Lynnie Ques Airport Bar & Grill serves up barbecue variations and other delicious entrees while offering...

Local Flavor: Dixie Kitchen brings creole comfort food to Lansing with Fried Green Tomatoes and Blackened Catfish

Melanie Jongsma - January 17, 2023

Dixie Kitchen earns Local Flavor award for Louisiana flavors that mix creole, soul, and Southern cultures by Melanie Jongsma, with Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 17,...

Local Flavor Award presented to S.L Wine Bar

Josh Bootsma - January 16, 2023

"There's a lot going on here" says S.L Wine Bar co-owner Deja Cain By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 16, 2022) – S.L Wine Bar owners...

Local Flavor: Carne asada and flan — handmade from family recipes at Taqueria La Soga

Josh Bootsma - January 9, 2023

Muñoz family serves up traditional, made-to-order carne asada and other Mexican cuisine by Josh Bootsma, with Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January 9, 2023) – Gilberto Muñoz...

Local Flavor: Lynnie Ques’ pulled pork and BBQ mussels fly high

Melanie Jongsma - January 2, 2023

Lynnie Ques Airport Bar & Grill earns Local Flavor award for flavorful BBQ in an aviation atmosphere by Josh Bootsma, with Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January...

Local Flavor: S.L Wine Bar mixes cocktails with community

Melanie Jongsma - December 21, 2022

"The Ridge" and Buffalo Chicken Pizza earn Local Flavor Award by Melanie Jongsma, with Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 21, 2022) - Christopher Cain enjoys mixing...

Local Flavor Award presented to GiGi Willikers

Melanie Jongsma - December 19, 2022

"We'll always treat you right," says GiGi Willikers owner Gia Davis By Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2022) – GiGi Willikers owner Gia Davis brought...

Local Flavor: Bawk Bawk Bowl at GiGi Willikers Hoagies and Wings transforms hoagy into healthy

Josh Bootsma - December 12, 2022

GiGi Willikers earns Local Flavor Award for a fresh take on a classic sandwich by Josh Bootsma, with Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 12, 2022) –...

Local Flavor Award presented to Kdulche Cafe

Josh Bootsma - December 8, 2022

"We hope to see you here," says Kdulche Cafe owner Eduardo Zepeda By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 8, 2022) – Just over a year ago,...

Local Flavor: Kdulche Cafe’s Chilaquiles Verdes and Lansing Crepe create a taste tour that is unique yet familiar

Melanie Jongsma - December 7, 2022

Kdulche Cafe earns Local Flavor Award for traditional foods with a Lansing twist by Melanie Jongsma, with Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 7, 2022) – "The...

Journal launches Local Flavor Awards

Melanie Jongsma - December 5, 2022

New program seeks to introduce unique Lansing eateries to local residents as well as out-of-town guests by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2022) - When...