Handy's Market and other cool places in the Lansing area

Well it has been over six months since we last blogged, way too long for sure! No excuses.

On my way home from work today my mom and I stopped at Handy’s Market (424 West Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48906, 517-482-1156) on Willow. I am very sad to say it was my first visit (I’ve lived here since ’96!) but it will definitely NOT be my last! Mom bought tortilla chips and salsa along with Mexican Coke (it is the best … cane sugar) and two burritos (a surprise for Scott’s lunch tomorrow). Just got done eating 13 chips and salsa and OMG, they were out of this world!!! Why oh why haven’t I stopped in sooner? I knew about it back in ’99, but no, it was 11 years later that I finally stop. I’m just glad I did not wait longer. What a cute market and the staff was very friendly! I’m looking forward to my next visit.

The stop at Handy’s got me thinking about all the food related places new and old to me that I love here in Lansing. So I thought I’d share my top ten list in the hopes that if you haven’t been to one of these places, you’ll make it a point to stop in. Enjoy!

Oh and please share your favorite places with us.

Horrock’s Farm Market
7420 West Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917-1104
(517) 321-4446
Learned about Horrock’s the first week I moved here, thank goodness! Love this place from the wine selection to the flowers to the cheap fruit and vegetables, a fun shopping experience.
http://www.shophorrocks.com/

Emil’s Restaurant
2012 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912-3012
(517) 482-4430
Cozy, dark and good food. I go for the relaxed atmosphere as much for the manicotti.

New Aladdin’s
300 North Clippert Street
Lansing, MI 48912-4691
(517) 333-8710
If I were Norm, then this would be my Cheers. Love it!

Maru Sushi
5100 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864-1195
(517) 349-7500
http://www.marurestaurant.com/
Best sushi in the Lansing area.

Goodrich’s Shop-Rite
940 Trowbridge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823-5298
(517) 351-5820
http://www.goodrichshoprite.com/
I do not shop here enough. Great hazarai, Dr. Beef makes great brats!

Sultan’s
4790 South Hagadorn Road
East Lansing, MI 48823-6810
(517) 333-4444
Tasty shawarma chicken and lentil soup. Oh, and when they have it, the rice pudding is amazing!

Alicia’s Authentic Mexican Deli
6424 W St Joseph Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-6430
Just found this place and the tacos … are the best! It is like Pablo’s and Mexico to Go had a baby.

Mijo’s Diner
5131 North Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906-5811
(517) 886-0406
Great staff, quick food and the cinnamon raisin toast is good.

Mexico to Go! Restaurant
418 Elmwood
Lansing, MI
517-886-1133
The grease runs down my arm when I eat tacos here. Love it!