Michelle's Restaurant, Warren, Michigan

Since joining the Rewards program early in 2010, I’ve tried just about every restaurant in my local area.  Although I have been to Michelle’s Restaurant in Warren, Michigan several times previously, I had yet to go there for anything but breakfast.  Since I was due to post another blog entry, the time was right to give their dinners a try.  Plus, I get to earn more Delta Sky Miles while enjoying dinner.  Since my wife and son were working, my mom was going to be my co-reviewer this month.  Since Michelle’s has a nice selection of Polish dishes, she was more than willing to come along and provide her feedback.  It didn’t bother her that I was treating either.

We went on a quiet Thursday night and they had a broad selection of entrees, including about eight to ten of which were on special.  I ordered the chicken fettuccini with Alfredo sauce, which came with a cup of soup and garlic bread for only $8.99.  My cup of chicken noodle soup was overflowing with noodles and was served piping hot.

As far as the entrée, the noodles were fresh and there was no shortage of Alfredo sauce.  The sauce was a little creamier than most Alfredo sauces that I’ve had, and with a touch of pepper and parmesan, it was just the right mix.  The garlic bread was on the dry side, but it was a nice complement to the sauce.

My mom ordered the stuffed cabbage.  It came with a choice of soup or salad, potatoes and corn.  If you’re not familiar with Polish food, stuffed cabbages are also called guwumpki (I know how to pronounce it, just not spell it).  Essentially, they are cabbages boiled with a red sauce filled with ground meat and rice.  Growing up, it was a treat when we had them for special occasions.  The potatoes that came with the dinner looked like they were a scoop of instant potatoes, however, they were anything but instant.  They had their own distinct flavor that made me think they should be presented a little differently to do the flavor more justice.

Regarding the cabbage, when I asked my mom what she thought of them, she said, “Just like Busia (Grandma in Polish) used to make”.  Growing up in a Polish family, that’s as good of a recommendation that you can get.

Although I went to Michelle’s for dinner, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Sunday brunch that happens every Sunday starting around 10:00.  From omelets to waffles, chicken, kielbasa, mashed potatoes, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage and much more for $12.95 per person.  You can also order off the breakfast menu if the brunch buffet is not your style.  The breakfast food is outstanding.

Michelle’s is located at 31920 Van Dyke Road in Warren, Michigan.  You can find them on the web at the following link: http://www.idine.com/details.htm?search=true&merchantId=88407.  They’ve been in business since 1992.  Do yourself a favor and stop by.  You won’t regret it.

Comments

[Lynn Seldon]

Michelle's looks tasty!