Peggy and Tim Pinter love to travel. And they love restaurants. Both recently retired. So the natural thing to do with their newfound freedom was to start a restaurant—one that brought a worldly twist to American fare.
At the end of April, the Pinters introduced breakfast and lunch seekers to the
Crafty Palate. Lansing's newest eatery at 333 N. Washington Square features a seasonal menu with daily specials created from scratch, as well as deli selections for people on the go. Plans are in place to offer a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails, including several signature drinks unique to the restaurant.
"I like to cook, and I like going out to eat at nice places, too," says Pinter. "Tim and I couldn't think of anything else we'd rather do, so this is what we came up with."
Peggy says she and Tim will be involved in the new restaurant at the start. They hope to eventually turn over the day-to-day operations and management to their hospitality-minded son, Jeremy, who will oversee an experienced team of wait staff and chefs.
Among must-try sandwiches, Peggy says, is the Juliet—a smoked turkey and spinach dip on sourdough bread—and a grilled veggie—a mélange of artichokes, roasted red pepper, sun dried tomatoes, and pesto cream cheese on French bread. Other top favorites include salads, eggs and omelet dishes, and to die-for desserts like carrot cake and chocolate peanut butter cake.
Located in the previous spot of the Restaurant Mediteran, the Crafty Palate will seat 72 people between a main dining room and a deli area furnished with six high-top tables. A sidewalk patio will provide al fresco dining once the weather improves, while a separate conference room can accommodate 25 people for special gatherings or events.
"We just enjoy restaurants, so everywhere we travel, we try to seek out the most interesting ones," says Pinter. "People like to eat, don't they?"
The Crafty Palate created six jobs and will be open initially for breakfast and lunch.
Source: Peggy Pinter, Co-owner, The Crafty Palate
Writer: Ann Kammerer, News Editor
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