There’s a new restaurant in Benton Harbor with an odd name: Houndstooth.

In my sewing days, houndstooth was a checked fabric, often black and white, that resembled a plaid with jagged edges. It was most sophisticated back then.

I don’t

 … finish reading Houndstooth

In 1970, Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Company,” debuted on Broadway. The plot revolved around the lives of several couples and one single man with girlfriends. Elaine Stritch played Joanne, one of the marrieds, who sings a song that skewers high society

 … finish reading The Ladies Who Lunch

Schu’s, a longtime St. Joe eatery, is re-introducing its $5 Chicken Dinner on Thursday nights to entice locals to dine there during the lean months. For those who don’t live here, that is the time of year when summer activities

 … finish reading Loss Leader

Six years ago I wrote about a new restaurant in town. It had all the makings of a great addition to the community, except for one thing. The acoustics were atrocious. Back then, I wrote that I’d return when that

 … finish reading Bread + Bar

When we moved to St. Joseph, MI, there were two Arby’s restaurants in the area. Eventually both closed, and we watched the buildings become eyesores and then tear-downs. Earl was disappointed, because he is a true Arby’s fan. In fact,

 … finish reading Arby’s