Dine around
Farm-centric flavors in Saugatuck Fresh food tastes different, looks different, and feels different. By Jeremy Gonsior
It was obvious from the moment I arrived at Pennyroyal Cafe and Provisions (3319 Blue Star Hwy) in Saugatuck that I had left the typical West Michigan dining scene behind and was about to embark on a culinary adventure. The restaurant, which opened in April 2019, uses ingredients from their own farm in Fennville and a network of more than 20 other local farms.
Pancakes.
“My partner Ryan and I started the restaurant because we wanted somewhere that was farm-centric and the farming community in southwest Michigan is truly amazing,” said Chef/Owner Missy Corey, the 2012 winner of the Food Network show “Chopped.” My son and I chose an outdoor table on this cooler Sunday afternoon because the back patio area was alive. Plants everywhere. The leaves were changing colors. Music was playing in the distance. We nestled close to the warm patio heater and were soon greeted by a pleasant waitress, Gaby. She guided us through the daytime menu, available from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. It includes breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, and lunch items. “The menu changes with the seasons which makes us unique,” Corey said. “We have menu staples but lots of items are U R B A N ST M AGA Z I N E .CO M
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