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If you have never had real Italian pizza, then you need to check out Venturi in Goshen. Rick and Kelly made the trip and Logan Miller explained what's different and how they were certified authentic. You'll really want to try the dessert pizza. Find out more here: www.EatVenturi.com
The Falcon Dipper General Store has only been around for about a year, but they are already winning awards, and it's not hard to see why. Kelly and Rick got a taste of the homemade food that they offer as well as a chance to spend some time shopping after they met up with Dawn Verhaeghe the owner. Oh and they also have amazing ice cream. Get more info here: www.FalconDipper.com
If you are looking for some good pizza, you should stop in to Pizza Transit in Niles, MI. Rick and Kelly meet owner Sarah Brittin and try a variety of pies. Rick's mouth is watering. It's a family run business that will have you coming back for more. Get information here: http://www.pizzatransit.com/default.html
There's a new place on the south side of South Bend for anyone who is a fan of home cooked meals. It's called Sam's Kitchen, and Kelly and Rick just had to check it out. They are know for their pizza, but everything is good including their lunch buffet. They also had a chance to meet the owner Sam Macri and found out he's been making food for 57 years. Get more info here: www.Sams-italiankitchen.com
Sometimes you are just in the mood for ice cream, and Kelly and Rick found a place that hit the spot with a unique flare. La Rosita serves a bunch of flavors of homemade ice cream with a Mexican twist. But if you want something more they also have parfaits, sandwiches, walking tacos, and more. Claudia hooked Kelly and Rick up as they tried as much as they could. Get more information here: https://www.facebook.com/Paleteria-y-Neveria-La-Rosita-483582905100613/
Rick and Kelly traveled to Plymouth to check out Mila's Mini Market which has been rated the best Mexican food in Marshall County. The food was in fact great and on top of that it's also a market with fresh produce and more. This is definitely a place to check out. They made us feel like family. You can find Mila's Mini Market on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/milasminimarket
While in Benton Harbor, MI we found a great place to eat called the Mason Jar Café. Rick and Kelly met owner Jayme Cousins who shared the motivation behind starting the place and how they wanted guests to know what was in their food and where it came from. The place feels like walking into home with it's open concept and friendly atmosphere. And the food… Kelly had dreams about it, especially those gluten free waffles. Get more info here: www.MasonJar.cafe