After you feed the giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, you might be ready to feed yourself. There are multiple dining options in the area. Here are a few family friendly suggestions: Eat at the zoo There are two restaurants on different sides of the zoo. On the East Side, by the snow leopards, is…
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After a series of pop-ups, JJ’s Sweet Treats is now in a brick and mortar store. Jars of cookies and rows of cakes are on sale in downtown Battle Creek from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Jordan Edwards shares the space with his mother, who owns Chris Edwards…
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Ciao Bella Chocolat has a European feel, selling Italian pastries straight from the owner Karen Pacella’s family cookbook. For lunch, you can have Pacella’s Italian soups and paninis or a quiche from local favorite Bakewell. But the star of the show is the chocolate, made by hand straight from…
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You’ve been cooped up all winter — now is the time to enjoy being outdoors again. Take advantage of Battle Creek’s social district to take your happy hour into the sunshine. It works like this: Go to one of the following venues, order a drink in a to-go cup with the State Street Commons logo and…
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Hang out at the mall Lakeview Square Mall has lots to entertain a teen, beyond shopping. Battleground Skate Park is inside the mall, with ramps of all sizes for BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters. Equipment is available to rent if you don’t have your own. Barnes and Noble is stocked with books…
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Eating at Waco Kitchen is an adventure. “It's not your normal restaurant,” Executive Chef Nik Hancotte says. “You never know what you're going to see when you're here. The menu is always changing [with the season]. And it's a great way to look at the inside of a small biplane manufacturer. To see…
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Whether you’re looking for an afternoon break or a fancy night out, these hot spots in Calhoun County will keep the romance alive this winter. Sweet date Sip on hot chocolates at Cafe Rica. The seasonal menu has a winter hot chocolate, with peppermint, chocolate and cranberry bitters. Pair it with…
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The Battle Creek Black, Red and Green Pages makes it easier to support Black-owned businesses. It’s a digital directory compiled by a group of women who belong to the Battle Creek Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. They’re an activist group, and one of their points of focus is…
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Winter calls for comfort food. Eat your heart out at three food festivals in Battle Creek before spring returns: Que the Creek, Glizzy Fest and The Big Cheese. You can help declare the best grill master, the top dog and the big cheese by voting for your favorite chefs. Kellogg Arena provides…
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New Holland is more than a brewpub, it’s also a great place to shop. So if you have something you like at the bar, such as a blueberry Fitzgerald or a hazy IPA, then you can pick up the ingredients for home. Here are five items from the New Holland Brewing Co. in Battle Creek that will take…
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