Kilwins Chocolates

Did you know that Kilwins with its chocolates, fudge and ice cream began in Michigan?  In 1947, Don and Katy Kilwin opened their first store in Petoskey. Now there are over 80 stores nationwide. The one above is in Holland with a very cool outdoor fireplace. We succumbed to the delicious mocha ice cream on a hot summer day.

Los Galanes, Detroit

Fried ice cream, please! One place we always take out-of-state visitors to is Mexicantown near the Ambassador Bridge. It's just so authentic and fun. We love Los Galanes where we took our friend's German exchange student, Sina. They have fiesta party trays for take-out, too. If you're looking for a place to salsa, their upstairs nightclub on the weekends sees lots of action.