{"id":15913,"date":"2019-12-30T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T09:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=15913"},"modified":"2019-12-27T17:55:09","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T17:55:09","slug":"a-taste-of-the-perfect-romantic-saugatuck-vacation-for-foodie-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/a-taste-of-the-perfect-romantic-saugatuck-vacation-for-foodie-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"A Taste Of The Perfect Romantic Saugatuck Vacation For Foodie Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 0 part--><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14663 size-full\" title=\"A Perfect Romantic Saugatuck Vacation - Means Staying At Wickwood Inn\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FarmMarket6.jpg\" alt=\"large buffet table of food by candlelight with appetizers, charcuterie, cheese, breads, nuts, spreads and more.\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FarmMarket6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FarmMarket6-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FarmMarket6-330x222.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FarmMarket6-480x324.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FarmMarket6-49x33.jpg 49w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15178 size-520\" title=\"A Perfect Romantic Saugatuck Vacation - A Tasting At Virtue Farm Wakes Your Taste Buds\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-518x640.jpg\" alt=\"can of Virtue's Michigan Apple Cider next to a pint of cider with the Virtue logo of a red apple with a V on it and a ripe apple next to a dish of cinnamon sticks\" width=\"518\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-518x640.jpg 518w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-768x948.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-830x1024.jpg 830w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-760x938.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-940x1160.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-330x407.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-480x593.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-27x33.jpg 27w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail-300x370.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/VirtueCocktail.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1315 size-520\" title=\"A Perfect Romantic Saugatuck Vacation - Evergreen Lane is a must-see destination if you are a REAL foodie visiting Saugatuck\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-520x346.jpg\" alt=\"wooden board with 3 cheeses, one is a log of soft cheese covered in an ash rind, one is a medium, sliceable cheese wedge and one is a wrapped fresh ch\u00e8vre with the evergreen Lane Creamery stick on it.\" width=\"520\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-760x506.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-940x626.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-330x219.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese-49x33.jpg 49w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cheese.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15633\" title=\"Foodie Restaurants - Saugatuck's Pennyroyal is one of many delicious foodie destinations on the lakeshore\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"original salad with apples, fresh baby arugula, cherries, nuts and crumbled cheese on a white dish\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-940x705.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PennyroyalSalad.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12179 size-520\" title=\"The Saugatuck Breweries - Besides Saugatuck Brewing, there are Mitten and Guardian, all known for their beer....and their food.\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TTDBeers520x347-520x347.jpg\" alt=\"5 mugs of beer ranging from left to right, light to dark on a wooden tasting board\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TTDBeers520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TTDBeers520x347-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TTDBeers520x347-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TTDBeers520x347-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TTDBeers520x347-49x33.jpg 49w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15081 size-520\" title=\"Saugatuck's Restaurants - Bowdie's Chophouse serves our favorite Cowboy steak\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/BowdiesSteak-520x399.jpg\" alt=\"sliced medium rare bone on steak with a fresh sprig of rosemary on it\" width=\"520\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-896 size-520\" title=\"A Perfect Romantic Saugatuck Vacation - Means Sips &amp; Small Plates At Six At Wickwood Inn\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"tray with zucchini sticks and balsamic maple Brussels sprouts next to 2 glasses of drink on an ottoman in front of a fireplace\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-940x705.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/villa-fire1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><!-- tbc_section_separator --> <!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 1 part-->Valentine\u2019s Day is right around the corner.\u00a0 And, here\u2019s what to do if you want to surprise your favorite food lover in the world with a getaway they won\u2019t soon forget.\u00a0 Simply follow our guide to the perfect romantic Saugatuck vacation for foodie couples.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Winter Farmers Market in Holland<\/h3>\n<p>Take a trip to our neighboring town of Holland on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollandfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of the best Winter Farmers Markets<\/a> in the state. Peruse the vendors and keep an eye out for fresh produce from MI farmers, organic and locally made products, and unique gifts. Bring an appetite and dine at the specialty food vendors. Grab a couple of authentic empanadas, enjoy a healthy bowl, and finish off your day with a homemade pastry from one of our local bakers.<\/p>\n<h3>Virtue Cider Sleigh Rides and Tastings<\/h3>\n<p>Just inland from Saugatuck in the quaint farming community of Fennville lies<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuecider.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Virtue Cider<\/a>, known for their picturesque orchards and incredible ciders. Spend the afternoon tasting their ciders before embarking on a romantic sleigh ride through the forests or set out on foot to explore the scenic countryside with snowshoes. Warm up afterward with a cider donut around the warm fire.\u00a0 This might be the highlight of any perfect romantic Saugatuck vacation.<\/p>\n<h3>Guardian Brewing<\/h3>\n<p>Breweries are popping up all over the US, but among the best in the country is <a href=\"https:\/\/guardianbrewingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guardian Brewing<\/a> in Saugatuck. Sign up for their beer school and you\u2019ll learn about the beer making process, how to pick up different notes and flavors in the brew, or how to pair beer to your favorite appetizers. After a class or two you\u2019ll be a cicerone for sure.<\/p>\n<h3>Bowdie\u2019s Chophouse<\/h3>\n<p>Locals and visitors alike know <a href=\"https:\/\/bowdieschophouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bowdie\u2019s<\/a> as the perfect date-night, birthday, or anniversary restaurant. Bowdies is the perfect balance between a classic steakhouse and a posh urban eatery as the chefs create delicious entrees out of familiar dishes. You\u2019ll find savory bone-in filets paired with succulent lobster mac-n-cheese and truffle fries. Make sure to hit Bowdie\u2019s at least once during your trip to Saugatuck, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<h3>Crane\u2019s Pie Pantry &amp; Restaurant<\/h3>\n<p>During the summertime, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranespiepantry.com\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crane\u2019s<\/a> is busy with families and friends harvesting the sweetest Michigan berries you\u2019ll ever taste. During the wintertime, the restaurant turns into a warm and welcoming retreat from the cold. No matter what time of year, you can grab a slice of tree-to-table apple pie and a glass of homemade cider. If you don\u2019t have time to make it all the way to the farm, you can stop into their downtown tasting bar and grab a flight of their deliciously crisp ciders.<\/p>\n<h3>Ida Reds<\/h3>\n<p>As much as you would love to dine on pie and cheese forever, sometimes you need a hearty satisfying lunch. Ida Reds is one of the best hidden gems in Saugatuck. Everything is made from scratch and you\u2019ll be treated like family from the moment you step inside. You\u2019ll have dreams about their marinara sauce for months to come but it will all be worth it for a chance to dine at one of Saugatuck\u2019s best kept secrets.<\/p>\n<h3>Evergreen Creamery Cheese<\/h3>\n<p>If you love goat cheese, you must plan a trip to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.evergreenlanefarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Evergreen Lane Farm &amp; Creamery<\/a> in neighboring Fennville. If you don\u2019t love goat cheese, that may change when you taste the artisan cheeses out of this charming farm. Head to their tasting room to sample every one of their goat and cow milk cheeses. Pick up a couple of your favorites and bring them back home to impress your friends at your next gathering.\u00a0 Or, do as the locals do.\u00a0 Nibble on them as you watch the sunset on Oval Beach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>On Your Perfect Romantic Saugatuck Vacation, Stay At Wickwood Inn<\/h2>\n<p>When planning your trip to Saugatuck, reserve your stay at the Wickwood Inn. Enjoy the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickwoodinn.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">luxurious rooms<\/a> in the heart of downtown.\u00a0 Plus, the innkeepers treat you to some of the best bites of your trip right at the inn. Check in to your room and come to the lobby for an Afternoon Sweet.\u00a0 Be sure to not miss Wickwood\u2019s appetizer hour, Evening Sips &amp; Small Plates At Six. Taste an incredible display of charcuterie, artisan cheese, housemade Crostinis, and some of Julee\u2019s famed chutneys all paired with a glass of wine. The next morning, there\u2019s a gourmet homemade breakfast fit for a king waiting for you.<\/p>\n<p>Saugatuck is the perfect destination <a href=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/things-to-do-in-saugatuck\/food-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">for a foodie couple<\/a>. \u00a0Award winning restaurants, wineries, breweries and cideries, and the incredible Wickwood Inn make your vacation delicious and memorable. Surprise your loved one with a special Valentine\u2019s getaway.\u00a0 Celebrate an anniversary.\u00a0 Or, simply treat yourselves to a much-needed romantic vacation.\u00a0Saugatuck is the perfect place to escape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Start Your Romantic Foodie Vacation With One Easy Call<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, this perfect romantic Saugatuck vacation is just the beginning of what\u2019s possible during your getaway to Wickwood Inn. Our innkeepers are experts on what\u2019s happening all over town and happily assist you in any way. Take time to truly connect with the one you love the most and explore the flavors of Saugatuck. Reserve your stay at Wickwood Inn <a href=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/reserve-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online today<\/a>. Or, phone our Inn at 269-857-1465 to book directly with our friendly innkeepers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThere is no love sincerer than the love of food.\u201d<br \/>\n~\u00a0George Bernard Shaw<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is right around the corner.\u00a0 And, here\u2019s what to do if you want to surprise your favorite food lover in the world with a getaway they won\u2019t soon forget.\u00a0 Simply follow our guide to the perfect romantic Saugatuck vacation for foodie couples. &nbsp; Winter Farmers Market in Holland Take a trip to our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":8633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,28],"tags":[148,211,213,212],"class_list":["post-15913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-getaways","tag-best-food-in-saugatuck","tag-food-and-drink","tag-food-lovers","tag-foodies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15913"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15920,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15913\/revisions\/15920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}