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Hot spots

Plymouth area restaurants continue to attract crowds

More than 100,000 visitors are expected on the streets of Plymouth during the 37th Annual Ice Festival. And while
they are in town to view ice sculptures and enjoy the multiple attractions planned at the event, there are several other
establishments that should not be missed in and around the Plymouth area.
Plymouth has become a destination spot for those seeking a special dinner or a nice lunch. And whether looking
for a quick sandwich or burger or celebrating a special occasion, this is the town where serious culinary expertise is
always on display. While Ice Festival visitors may be looking for a spot to get warm when it's time for a meal there is no
place better suited to serving the tastes of diners.
From a fine dining establishment serving specialty beef, a beloved hamburger and pizza place where fun abounds
or even ethnic fare that delights the tastes, there is no place like Plymouth for good food and great times.
Here are a few of our very favorites…Enjoy!

E.G. Nick's
500 Forest Ave.
Plymouth
(734) 414-6400
A visit to E.G. Nick's on Forest
Street in Plymouth has become a tra-
dition for Ice Festival visitors.
As has become a tradition, the
Party Tent behind the restaurant
will be open again this year, featur-
ing live music from Smokin' Mirrors
on Friday and Power Play on
Saturday. The tent always draws a
large crowd of regulars who know
that this is the place to have a good
time after seeing the ice sculptures,
or to view one of the most unique
sculptures on the front patio where a
full-service ice bar provides a really
"cool" experience. back again and again. The excep- food critics and the award-winning
The crowds join the crowd of tional flatbread pizzas offer unique spare ribs, Bang-Bang Shrimp and
local residents who enjoy the menu toppings like bacon, lettuce and bourbon pot roast nachos.
of favorite dishes along with the new tomato or Caesar salad along with Agostini said the menu includes
dishes added regularly by Chef the expected traditional pepperoni several items which can be pre-
Frank Agostini. and cheeses. The unique flatbread pared gluten free and some vegan
E. G. Nicks also boasts an exten- crust on these treats has made them dishes, which are becoming more
sive list of specially-brewed craft one of the biggest sellers on the late- and more popular.
beers and unique cocktails, along night and lunch menu, Agostini said. Local diners know that the
with an impressive list of premium The imaginative new dishes like the kitchen often offers lunch specials,
wines. There are specialty cocktails pear and spinach salad added to the using fresh ingredients and week-
nearly every day served at "the menu have drawn rave reviews from ends almost always include dinner
longest bar in Plymouth." regulars. specials, allowing Agostini to demon-
The menu includes crowd- The menu still includes the cus- strate some of the culinary creativity
favorite items like Caprese ravioli, tomer-favorite planked whitefish, that he has displayed with his vari-
with a pesto sauce that brings diners chosen as the best in the state by ous TV appearances.