T he Cu l i nary North Bite
SAVE ME A SLICE by CARLY SIMPSON
Built in the early 1900s as a lodge for Chicago-area tourists who flocked to Onekama by steamship, The Glenwood has a rich history of welcoming guests to the shores of Portage Lake. Today, dining tables on the spacious front porch overlooking the water are highly coveted, especially at sunset. (You’re going to want a reservation.) House favorites include almond battered shrimp that’s fried golden and dipped in cherry mustard sauce, filet mignon served with both a blue cheese cream sauce and crumbled blue cheese, and fresh perch that’s battered, fried and then towered high. But experienced diners know to always save room for dessert, which co-owner Donna Ervin bakes fresh. “Our old-fashioned dessert tray has anywhere from ten to fourteen desserts daily,” she says. Donna’s favorites: cherry and key lime pie. The seasonal dining destination is open through Sept. 3 this year. 4604 Main St., Onekama; glenwoodrestaurant.com
photo by Allison Jarrell
Dessert at The Glenwood is a summer tradition.
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