Michigan Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years
It’s always sad when a favorite local restaurant closes, but it’s an even bigger heartbreak when that restaurant has been in business for decades. I can think of countless local…
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It's always sad when a favorite local restaurant closes, but it's an even bigger heartbreak when that restaurant has been in business for decades. I can think of countless local restaurants that closed over the course of the pandemic, including a few that I was hoping would return but simply haven't. Even though things are getting back to "normal," some local spots are still closing.
After 35 years in business, a popular Michigan restaurant is closing its doors for good. Part of the reasoning appears to be a staffing shortage, which is something many establishments are dealing with right now.
That restaurant is Shanghai Ichiban in Kentwood. The Yang family announced the news on Facebook earlier this week, stating they were "retiring our family business."
"Shanghai Ichiban will be permanently closed effective immediately," they said in the Facebook message. "After 35 wonderful years of serving the Grand Rapids area, we are retiring our family business. Thank you so much all for your support over the years! While we will miss our customers and employees, we will always remember the amazing memories made and the patronage from the local community and those who traveled from afar. Thank you again and we wish you all the best." They signed it "The Yang Family" with a heart.
As expected, Yang's Facebook post is garnering lots of attention. At the time I'm writing this, it has garnered more than 300 likes and 100 shares, which shows the strong community support for the establishment. Shanghai Ichiban has actually been temporarily closed since Jan. 1, 2022, again, due to a staffing shortage. The restaurant was located at 3005 Broadmoor Ave. SE. Do you have a favorite restaurant or local business that shut down over the past few years? Reach out to me on social media and give me the story behind your favorite spot.
Michigan has some great restaurants and fantastic views, so it makes sense that many establishments combine both. With the Great Lakes and so many inland lakes, there are plenty of Michigan restaurants that overlook water, making that dining experience extra special.
Now that the weather is getting nicer, it's an even better time to explores this state and find some eateries with incredible views. The crew at Michigan.org recently put together a list of 12 Michigan restaurants with beautiful views, and we're sharing it below.
One of the restaurants, The Cudahy Chophouse Restaurant on Mackinac Island, has sadly closed since their article published. In place of that spot, I picked my own favorite Michigan restaurant with a view, which is The Butler in downtown Saugatuck. The Butler has been situated on the water in Saugatuck for more than 60 years and offers fresh seafood, classic American cuisine and more. It's a casual dining restaurant, so no need to get fancy.
One of the spots that made Michigan.org's list is very familiar to me: The English Inn in Eaton Rapids. That was the best spot to go for prom when I was in high school, so I ate at The English Inn at least twice in high school on prom night. "Cozy is the hallmark of this restaurant and inn, where you can warm yourself by a crackling fire while gazing over what feels like the grounds of your private castle estate," Michigan.org states of The English Inn. "The 15-acre property was developed just 30 minutes from Lansing for auto baron Irving Jacob Reuter and his wife Janet, and the view still includes their pergola, swimming pool and gazebo. After a formal meal upstairs, retire to the lower level English pub for a nightcap." Read the full list below and try to visit at least one of these delightful spots this season.
12 Michigan Restaurants with Incredible Views
This list is via the fine folks at Michigan.org.
1. Fitzgerald's Hotel and Restaurant – Eagle River
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2. Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant – Buchanan
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3. Aerie Restaurant and Lounge at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa – Acme
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4. English Inn, Restaurant and Pub – Eaton Rapids
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5. Iridescence – Detroit
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6. Rose's on Reeds Lake Restaurant – Grand Rapids
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7. Gates Au Sable Lodge Restaurant – Grayling
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8. Arcadia Bluffs – Arcadia
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9. Boyne Highlands Resort – Harbor Springs
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10. Noto's at the Bil-Mar – Grand Haven
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