Tapawingo
Sep 17, 2006 | 12:40 am
#1
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Sep 18, 2006 | 7:17 am
#2
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The only Tapawingo I know is in Maine.
http://www.camptapawingo.com
http://www.camptapawingo.com
Sep 18, 2006 | 3:33 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Tapawingo is a very highly rated restaurant in northern Michigan.
I have eaten there a couple of times and really enjoyed it. Once was a special Michigan chefs dinner that was wonderful, and the second time I went with friends. They make the best of high quality local ingredients, and service is excellent but not stuffy. The tasting menu is a bit expensive for what you get, especially if you opt for the matching wine package. The regular menu is really the way to go, and expect to spend $75-$100 per person depending on drinks and/or wine. The place was converted from an old house into the restaurant, but is very contemporary. Nice deck and yard overlooking a small lake.
I have eaten there a couple of times and really enjoyed it. Once was a special Michigan chefs dinner that was wonderful, and the second time I went with friends. They make the best of high quality local ingredients, and service is excellent but not stuffy. The tasting menu is a bit expensive for what you get, especially if you opt for the matching wine package. The regular menu is really the way to go, and expect to spend $75-$100 per person depending on drinks and/or wine. The place was converted from an old house into the restaurant, but is very contemporary. Nice deck and yard overlooking a small lake.
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Sep 24, 2006 | 2:01 am
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Oh my, Tapawingo certainly brings back fond memories of beautiful summers and fine dining in the Charlevoix area.
Let's not forget the other restaurant nearby, the Rowe Inn , which is just as good.
Let's not forget the other restaurant nearby, the Rowe Inn , which is just as good.
Sep 25, 2006 | 7:25 pm
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formerly known as RK7
Join Date: Aug 1999
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I came from California to eat at Tapawingo and Rowe Inn...... But I did grow up in Petoskey and so I had another reason to visit. Both are excellent, but the Petoskey area has a number of fine restaurants. Another great one is Douglas Lake Bar, up near Pellston. Ditto for New York restaurant in Harbor Springs.