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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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
"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
"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
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
"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
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
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...