A special Valentine's Day dinner in Onekama!

It's rare that my husband and I get an opportunity to go out to dinner in the Manistee area without our kids, but this past Valentine's Day we booked a babysitter, paired up with another couple and headed out for a grown-up meal.

When dining out during the off season, when just a few local restaurants are open, the question we ask ourselves is: "Where should we go out to eat in Manistee County?"

This year for our romantic dinner, we headed to Shay's Chophouse in Onekama for a delightful meal at a fantastic price.

Overlooking Portage Lake in Onekama, Shay's features premium steaks and chops, nightly specials and a full bar with an extensive wine list. The owner, Rick Shay, is a former personal chef and an awesome cook.

The food was absolutely superb -- it was so good, I couldn't help sneaking a few bites from every plate.

Here's what we had:

Beef Tenderloin Kabobs ($13.95) Presented with black bean & garlic sauce. So tender & delish!

Chicken Tetrazzini ($12.95) Free-range chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and garlic in white wine cream, tossed with linguine, topped with parmesan and baked until golden brown. Need I say more?

As for my dinner, I saw an incredible-looking plate of food being delivered to nearby table and pointed it out to my server. He informed me that it was their parmesan whitefish entree, and with only three orders left, it was going fast.

Even though I hadn't yet ordered my drink, I asked him to hold one for me. For just $16.95, he brought out the fresh Lake Superior whitefish topped with Shay's own parmesan crust and baked to perfection.

In addition to offering a superior dining experience, Shay's is also a great place to find evening entertainment such as live music and comedy shows.

Check out Shay's Chophouse's website for a schedule of special events!

Meagan Kempf, Realtor and Wannabe Restaurant Reviewer

Coldwell Banker ALM in Manistee, Michigan

Benefit Dinner for Noah Vasquez

Saturday, February 21st

4:00pm to 7:00pm

VFW Hall in Manistee

Located at 1121 28th St.

Roger and Jill Vasquez's 8-month-old son, Noah, is currently undergoing treatments for cancer at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Proceeds from the benefit dinner will go to the Vasquez family for medical and travel expenses.

Friends & family have put together a spaghetti dinner, which includes garlic bread, salad & beverages. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10 and kids under 5 eat free.

There will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle as well. Come on down and bring the whole family out for a good cause! Any questions? Contact Brandi Johnson-Cook at bsjohnson_99@hotmail.com.

Meagan Kempf
Coldwell Banker ALM
(231) 723-5310
Meagan@MeaganKempf.com
http://www.meagankempf.com/

Free Fishing Weekend February 14 & 15

Michigan Free Fishing Weekend,February 14 & 15, 2009

For these two days all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and out state visitors. All fishing regulations will still apply. So, grab your fishing pole and family and friends and let's go Michigan fishing. And always keep safety in mind when ice fishing.

JUST LISTED: 5 acres near Lake Michigan in Filer Twp.

JUST LISTED!

Five acres near Lake Michigan in Filer Township

Nearly 5 acres of wooded seclusion to build your dream home in Filer Township, located just outside of Manistee, Michigan. Very few pieces of property are for sale in this area, which is close to Lake Michigan, beaches, fishing, snowmobiling and other Up North activities. This building site is wooded, with a lot of beautiful pines. It is located on a private road, in an area with gorgeous, brand new homes. Ride your bikes to the beach from this awesome location! Listed at $74,900

Click here for more details and pictures!

Meagan Kempf, Realtor
Coldwell Banker ALM
Manistee, Michigan
Meagan@MeaganKempf.com
www.ManisteeHomes.net

Free Ice Skating at Sands Park in Manistee!

Are you looking for something to do during these cold, snowy winter months?

Bring your whole family over to Sands Park in the City of Manistee for an evening of free ice skating!

The City of Manistee Parks Department mainstains an outdoor ice skating rink for public use.

Don't have skates? No problem! Visit the Teen Center and borrow a pair! Hundreds of pairs of figure skates and hockey skates are available.

FREE SKATING & FREE SKATES - What a deal!

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1-9 p.m.

The skating rink is located on the corner of Maples Street and 8th Street, adjacent to the Manistee Middle School.

Meagan Kempf
Coldwell Banker A.L.M Realty & Assoc.
Manistee, Michigan
231-723-5310
Meagan@MeaganKempf.com