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Saugatuck has the best restaurants and artisan food producers for food lovers!\u00a0 Our area is heaven for foodies.\u00a0 And at Wickwood Inn, we love everything about the food experience at the Inn and in Saugatuck. We search for the best ingredients. Once we find them, we bake, cook, taste, and share.\u00a0 Our secrets are something we share with our food lover guests!\u00a0\u00a0 A visit to Saugatuck means you tour our orchards, vineyards, breweries, distilleries and tasting rooms.\u00a0 Our farmers\u2019 markets, food trucks, and roadside stands celebrate the second most diverse agricultural area in the country! Food lovers experience all the farm to table goodness at\u00a0Saugatuck\u2019s amazing restaurants, bistros, pubs, and pantries.\u00a0Our local chefs are friends with\u00a0the farmers and regulars at the Farmers\u2019 Markets.\u00a0 You taste the\u00a0difference this makes at the best restaurants all over town.<\/p>\n
At Wickwood, it\u2019s\u00a0all about the Food!<\/a>\u00a0Thanks to our farmers\u2019 hard work, finding fresh and interesting ingredients is easy. Wickwood turns their harvest into made-from-scratch tastes during your stay. It begins with the scent of freshly baked Afternoon Sweets when you walk in our door.\u00a0 Then experience our Sips And Small Plates At Five, a fun evening appetizer social hour.\u00a0 Finally, wake up to the Inn\u2019s delicious house-made farm to table breakfast. Wickwood Inn is where food lovers celebrate good food all day.\u00a0This is all\u00a0complimentary during your stay<\/a>.\u00a0 After you have a taste of Wickwood Inn, experience the very best Saugatuck has for our fellow food lovers. <\/p>\n Watch the baby goats frolic while you taste the artisan cheese at\u00a0Evergreen Lane Creamery<\/a>.\u00a0Join in the hustle and bustle of the\u00a0Saugatuck<\/a>,\u00a0South Haven<\/a>, and\u00a0Holland Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a>. Vist and tour the farms that grow Michigan strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins at\u00a0Cranes<\/a>,\u00a0Dee\u2019s<\/a>,\u00a0Pleasant Hill<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0Blue Star Farms<\/a>. Tour the vineyards and taste the wines at\u00a0Wyncroft<\/a>,\u00a0Petter Wine Gallery<\/a>, and\u00a0Wine Sellers<\/a>.\u00a0Find out why Cider is all the rage when you sample at\u00a0Virtue Farms<\/a>. Sample craft beers and eat great food at Guardian Brewing and Mitten Brewing. Or,\u00a0make your own beer\u00a0at\u00a0Saugatuck Brewing<\/a>. Order a craft cocktail\u00a0at\u00a0Coppercraft Distillery<\/a>\u00a0as the local grains in your glass make the drink truly special.<\/p>\n These are among the best restaurants in Saugatuck, Michigan. \u00a0Bowdies Chophouse<\/a>, Saugatuck\u2019s amazing steakhouse, is just a short walk from Wickwood Inn. Take in river views and farm fresh flavors at\u00a0The Southerner<\/a>. Eat what they grow on their farm at the new Pennyroyal Caf\u00e9 & Provisions<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure and try\u00a0the new\u00a0Grow<\/a>, Guardian Brewing<\/a> and Mitten Brewing<\/a> (pizza!) both in downtown Saugatuck. There are also the iconic Saugatuck favorites of\u00a0\u00a0Phil\u2019s<\/a> and The Butler<\/a>.<\/p>\n Downtown Douglas is home to two locals\u2019 favorites, Borrowed Time<\/a> and\u00a0Everyday People Cafe<\/a>. There\u2019s also\u00a0FarmHouse Pantry<\/a>,\u00a0Wild Dog<\/a>,\u00a0Alley\u2019s<\/a>,\u00a0Vicki\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0the retro-style Blue Star Cafe<\/a> that are simply delicious.\u00a0 These are just a few highlights in a town full of good food. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guests of Wickwood Inn can park at Wickwood and walk up Water Street to Ida Red\u2019s.<\/a> We think their lunch is one of the best kept secrets in town. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed and everything is made from scratch. Make sure you have cash. No credits cards accepted here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Start at the Old Hardware Building and find every culinary tool you could ever want at\u00a0The Butler Pantry<\/a>. This well-stocked kitchen store carries everything from cookbooks to high-end cookware. Plus, there\u2019s a tasty selection of gourmet foods.\u00a0 Follow along Butler Street to\u00a0Spice Merchants<\/a>, American Spoon and more. Sample your way through scrumptious truffle salts, spices and Michigan fruit preserves.<\/p>\n Visit the downtown Saugatuck wine shop,\u00a0Wine Sellers<\/a>. Owner, Michael Gustaitis, brings experience and his Level III Advance Sommelier certification to this well-stocked wine store. Taste and experience Michael\u2019s knowledge and passion of fine wine. Find the right bottle to have in your room later. Peruse their glasses, decanters, cigars, craft beers, fine cheeses and local chocolates. Continue tasting at the many craft drink tasting rooms downtown Saugatuck among them,\u00a0Coppercraft Distillery, Ridge Cider, and\u00a0Fenn Valley Winery<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You take note of the fine art and fresh flowers when you enter Wickwood.\u00a0 Enjoy a steaming mug of local roast Simpatico Coffee. Taste Wickwood\u2019s Signature Chocolate Chip, Sable and Molasses Cookies.\u00a0 Relax in your room and refresh a bit before strolling down to Sips And Small Plates Hour.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Food At Wickwood one of the real reasons for this food lovers vacation getaway.\u00a0 You\u2019re a long time fan of\u00a0Julee Rosso\u2019s award winning work<\/a> and her Silver Palate Cookbook.\u00a0 Bring that bottle of wine you just bought. It pairs perfectly with the Smoky Potato and Arugula Soup. Wickwood\u2019s selection of Charcuterie is impressive. You taste the Spiced Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower and you know you need the recipe. The Yellow and Red Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Burratta is spectacular. The flatbread with Pepperade, Mozzerella and Parmesan Shards is something you can\u2019t wait to recreate at home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take the short drive (5 minutes) to our award-winning\u00a0Oval Beach<\/a>. Find out why Travel and Leisure exclaims, \u201cSaugatuck has one of the World\u2019s top 10 beaches!\u201d Stroll along the warm beach as the sun slowly sinks into Lake Michigan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bowdies Chophouse is the best Saugatuck Restaurant if you are looking for the perfect steak.\u00a0 The food is classic and top notch.\u00a0 Order Escargot, Truffle Fries and a Tomahawk Steak for two.<\/p>\n Just a short drive from Wickwood is Clearbrook\u2019s Grill Room.\u00a0 Located on the Clearbrook Golf Course, they always have interesting dishes for our food lovers.\u00a0 Think Duck Confit Flatbread and a Warm Sweet Potato Salad.\u00a0 Or try Griddled Walleye for a taste of a fish from our Lake Michigan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n No matter what time you arrive, Wickwood Inn welcomes you with a little something sweet. Love the combination of sweet, salt, and crunch? Our Dark Chocolate Almond Bark always satisfies. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enjoy the scenery along Lake Michigan as you wind your way to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park<\/a>. Take in the birds, trees and nature as you hike. Cast off your shoes as you hit the sandy parts. You are now nearing Lake Michigan. Take in the amazing view before you meander down the sand dune to the lake’s edge.\u00a0 Skip stones. Build another sand castle. Let time slip by. The scenery and sand dune climb work up an appetite.\u00a0 So, head back to Wickwood for your farm to table breakfast.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sure, you like to cook. And this is the sort of food you want to cook at home, because you love a luxurious brunch<\/a>. You found the perfect food loving place in Wickwood Inn. Savor the fresh fruit salads (Green Apple, Grapes, Honeydew and Kiwi with a Lime Mint Sauce and a sprinkling of Blueberries . . . it\u2019s gorgeous!) And it only gets better. The Caramelized Onion and Bacon Strata is so light and full of flavor. The Bismarcks with Berries and Lemon Cream have just the right amount of sweetness. The Pistachio Sausage Patties . . . who thought of this amazing combo and what is that hint of spice?\u00a0 Wickwood’s warm Raspberry Razzle Dazzle Cake provides the perfect finishing touch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make your reservation to brew your own beer at Saugatuck Brewing<\/a>.\u00a0 Before your brewing experience, discover the foodie spots in the Saugatuck-Douglas area.\u00a0 One of our favorite Saturday morning destinations is a farmers\u2019 market.\u00a0 Choose Holland or South Haven to see the incredible goods that our farmers produce. If you stay nearer to town, then Dee\u2019s Market is a charming local roadside stand to shop.\u00a0 Then head toward Blue Star Highway for your fill of art, wine and cheese.\u00a0 J. Petter Galleries<\/a> is the Saugatuck fine art gallery with a wine bar.\u00a0 They celebrate the pairing of fine wine with the best cheese and chocolates\u2026and so should you.\u00a0 A bit further along Blue Star, tuck into The Farmhouse Deli<\/a> where you find delicious salads, snacks and our favorite cookies!\u00a0 Or maybe you decide on Penny Royal Provisions<\/a> for modern farm to table (literally!) fare.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tour the brewery and learn how to brew your very own craft beer with the brewers at Saugatuck Brewing.\u00a0 Choose your style and follow along as Saugatuck\u2019s seasoned beer makers teach you to brew.\u00a0 Note: every great brewer must return in a few months to bottle their custom beer to take home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After you play brewer, these local Saugatuck breweries are a perfect follow-up for your authentic pub lunch.\u00a0 Mitten Brewing<\/a> is a relaxing place for a bite to eat and a cold local craft beer.\u00a0 Their delicious hand-crafted pizzas are truly impressive.\u00a0 Do order the Pizza Flight (for the table) for your choice of six pizza tastes. \u00a0Guardian Brewing<\/a> is the newest foodie (and beer) hotspot with Korean BBQ Wings, Kale & Squash Salad, Popcorn Ice Cream and more, of course!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First up: Evergreen Lane Creamery<\/a>. Delight in the La Mancha and Alpine Goats. Don\u2019t get too Next up, Virtue Cider<\/a> uses heirloom apples for their branch to bottle ciders. Head into their Tasting Room to try hard ciders like Red Streak, Sidra de Nava, or The Mitten.\u00a0 Play games, eat, watch farm demos and catch live music in their outdoor event space.<\/p>\n From Virtue, it\u2019s a short jaunt across the street to Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellars<\/a>.\u00a0 Your wine and wagon tour awaits. Sip wine as they cart you through the grapevines.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Life at Wickwood Inn is festive, and it centers on great food. Tonight, you sip the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and try the American Artisanal Cheeses. Perhaps the Montrachet is your favorite? There\u2019s something about Wickwood\u2019s Tomato Jam on the Seedy Salt Crostini that really makes you happy. The Crispy Zucchini Frites with Lemon are genius and the Fava Beans, Mint and Pecorino with Prosciutto Slivers atop Crostini is perfect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You walk for 7 minutes from Wickwood to get to The Southerner<\/a>.\u00a0 Chef, Matt Millar is award winning and his Southern Comfort style dishes make this restaurant a local and foodie favorite.\u00a0 Known for Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken, grandma\u2019s recipe Biscuits and BBQ.\u00a0 Make sure you try their house-made B&B Pickles!<\/p>\n You may choose the short drive to another local favorite, Everyday People Caf\u00e9<\/a> in downtown Douglas.\u00a0 Our favorites currently are the Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna or the Gorgonzola Pork Chop.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We love all the quirky places Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer. There are plenty of places you can visit for a nightcap and a little live music. Find out who\u2019s playing at Saugatuck Brewing<\/a>, The What Not Inn<\/a>, Guardian Brewing<\/a> or Waypost Brewing<\/a>.\u00a0 Maybe stay in downtown Douglas for live Music On The Lawn at Borrowed Time<\/a>.\u00a0 Or have a look at the Wickwood Events Calendar<\/a> to see the many more options for live music in Saugatuck. When the music is over, it\u2019s back to Wickwood Inn for Evening Sweets and a glass of wine on the back porch before bed. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This morning, you start with the Four Citrus Salad drizzled with Honey & Mint. The Leek, Onion, Scallion, Chive and Garlic Scape Frittata with Goat Cheese and Gremolata is like nothing you have ever tasted. The Vanilla Sauce on the Raspberry Blueberry Bread Pudding is to die for.\u00a0 But, then there\u2019s the Glazed Walnut Scone with Dried Cherries. Remember, before you leave, pick up your copy of the Silver Palate Cookbook.\u00a0 Continue your Wickwood Inn experience at home!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples or pumpkins, there\u2019s always something ripe and ready in our area orchards and farms.\u00a0\u00a0 Cranes Orchard, Pleasant Hill and Blue Star Farms offer fruit directly from the farm and u-pick.\u00a0 Dee\u2019s Market is that charming local roadside stand that you should not just pass by.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From here, it\u2019s a short stroll to the restaurant with the Movie Marquee on Butler Street:\u00a0Phil\u2019s Bar & Grille<\/a>. The Broasted Chicken is the house favorite for a reason, but don\u2019t be afraid to branch out. \u00a0We\u2019re a bit nutty for the Nutty Salad. Favorites from the sandwich menu: Portobello Sandwich, Fish Tacos or the Blackened Burger. Scallop Pad Thai (equally delicious prepared vegetarian), Walleye, or the Ribs from the entree menu.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are two great last visits.\u00a0Farmhouse<\/a> has everything you need from fresh salads to cookies, including delicious vegetarian and gluten free options. Pennyroyal is the newest modern farm to table spot in town.\u00a0 Our pick is the Duck Confit Sandwich, a few freshly baked Croissants and a Mad Cap Coffee for the road.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nHere is Wickwood’s Getaway Guide with local favorites, experience suggestions and insider secrets.\u00a0 When you visit Saugatuck, use these tips as your guide and live life like a local!<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nHow Food Lovers Spend 3 Days In Saugatuck<\/h2>\n
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1. Arrive in Saugatuck | Lunch at Ida Red\u2019s<\/h3>\n
2:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
2. Find the Right Flavors | Food Lovers Explore Downtown Saugatuck<\/h3>\n
5:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
3. Check-In Time | First Taste Of The Delicious Difference at Wickwood<\/h3>\n
6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
5. Sips And Small Plates At Wickwood Inn | Time To Experience Food From Julee Rosso<\/h3>\n
7:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
6. If You Have Time\u2026Sunset Stroll Along Lake Michigan | Saugatuck\u2019s Oval Beach<\/h3>\n
8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
7. Time For An Amazing Dinner | Bowdies Chophouse or Clearbrook Grill Room<\/h3>\n
9:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
8. Time For Evening Sweets | Return to Wickwood Inn<\/h3>\n
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7:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
9. Hike & Climb The Sand Dunes At Saugatuck Dunes State Park | Lake Michigan Dunes<\/h3>\n
9:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
10. The Wickwood Inn Farm To Table Breakfast | Gourmet Champagne Brunch<\/h3>\n
10:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
11. Perfect Local Sources For Farm To Table Inspiration | Saugatuck Artisans<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/h5>\n12. Brew Your Own Beer | Saugatuck Brewing Company<\/h3>\n
2:15pm p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
13. Outdoor Seating | Beer Tasting | Late Lunch At Guardian or Mitten Brewing<\/h3>\n
3:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
14. Local Cheeses, Ciders & Wines | A Taste Of Saugatuck’s Farms, Orchards & Wineries<\/h3>\n
\ndistracted though, you\u2019re here for cheese! Standouts include the spreadable and creamy Fresh Ch\u00e8vre, and the jersey cow\u2019s milk, Poet\u2019s Tomme.<\/p>\n6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
15. Appetizers At The Inn | Sips & Small Plates At Wickwood<\/h3>\n
7:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
16. A Casual Dinner In Saugatuck | Choose The Southerner or Everyday People Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n
9:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
17. What To Do In Saugatuck At Night | Live Music All Around Town<\/h3>\n
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9:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
18. Farm To Table Breakfast At Wickwood | Bring Home The Silver Palate Cookbook<\/h3>\n
11:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
19. When It\u2019s Time To Leave, You Hate To Go | Off To Pick Berries<\/h3>\n
1:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
20. One More Lunch | Phil\u2019s Bar & Grill In Saugatuck<\/h3>\n
2:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
21. Saugatuck Farm To Table To Go | Farmhouse Deli & Penny Royal Caf\u00e9 & Provisions<\/h3>\n