Michigan
Lansing ranks as one of the top bbq cities in Michigan. Here are 5 places to try some BBQ
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Lansing recently ranked as one of the top 14 cities in Michigan serving up barbecue in a survey by a nationwide lawncare services company.
Michigan has a strong BBQ game, according to a recent survey from Lawnstarter, which ranked nearly 476 major U.S. cities and found 14 in Michigan, including Lansing, served up tasty barbecue.
Several restaurants in Lansing have received awards for their reliable BBQ menus, including Meat Southern BBQ and Carnivore Cuisine, and the Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ.
Here are five barbecue restaurants to explore in Lansing.
What Michigan cities were ranked for best barbecue?
In Michigan, 14 cities were featured in the list of 476 locations:
- Grand Rapids: ranked No. 80
- Lansing: ranked No. 92
- Detroit: ranked No. 100
- Ann Arbor: ranked No. 106
- Westland: ranked No. 140
- Southfield: ranked No. 177
- Livonia: ranked No. 184
- Flint: ranked No. 268
- Sterling Heights: ranked No. 301
- Dearborn: ranked No. 308
- Rochester Hills: ranked No. 310
- Warren: ranked No. 313
- Troy: ranked No. 378
- Farmington Hills: ranked No. 429
Lansing’s Meat Southern BBQ and Carnivore Cuisine
What began as a backyard barbeque turned into an award-winning BBQ restaurant recognized at a local and national scale.
“Our delectable eats have been featured on both ‘Triple D’ and ‘Campus Eats’ on the Big10 Network. We had a great time sharing our passion for BBQ and showing the world what Makes Meat BBQ tick,” Meat said.
For appetizers, customers can choose between the nachos, meat fries or smoked wings. Avoid filling up because their entrees include the “meat mountain,” which is a heap of potatoes, gravy, brisket, bacon and more. Meat plates are also included, such as, a half pound of pulled pork or chicken, smoked turkey and brisket.
Located at 1224 Turner Road in Old Town, the restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Tuesday-Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ has another loaded BBQ menu in Lansing
Another Lansing BBQ spot, Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ, evolved from a food truck to an award-winning restaurant. They previously competed in the Smokin’ Jazz and BBQ Blues Festival: This is a place that knows it’s a hometown favorite.
“Our smoked BBQ menu is packed full of all the smokey classics, from pulled pork to ribs to spicy rib tips. We also smoke Lansing BBQ favorites such as beef brisket and chicken wings,” Smoke ‘N Pig says.
Located at 908 Elmwood Road, the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday-Saturday. Then, from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Some of their popular items are the loaded mac n’ cheese, pulled pork tacos, pulled pork nachos and more.
Their menu, decorated in flames, includes pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, spicy rib tips, jumbo chicken, turkey ribs and loaded pork or brisket fries.
Saddleback BBQ in REO Town Lansing and Okemos
“Saddleback BBQ is Lansing, Michigan’s premier craft BBQ joint. We feature authentic southern BBQ with a unique Midwestern flair. We smoke all of our meats on site in our multiple reverse-flow, wood-fed smokers,” Saddleback says. “We use a mixture of hardwoods sourced from the mid-Michigan area, which includes, apple, cherry, and hickory.
The menu offers combo plates, so customers can order a variety of meats and sides. Their menu also includes gluten free and dairy free brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken.
There are two restaurant locations: REO town at 1147 S. Washington Ave., open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; and Okemos at 1754 Central Park Dr., open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday.
Customers may order online as a delivery or “Pork & Go,” for a curbside pick-up. The kitchen also caters for events like weddings.
Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Que
At the Gravity Smokehouse, customers can browse the dinner menu, choosing between the BBQ flatbread or BBQ sandwiches while participating in one of their weekly events: music Bingo at 7 p.m. every Wednesday or trivia night at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday.
According to the menu, specials include brisket philly, turkey bacon melt, BBQ nachos, gravity burger, brisket, sliced turkey, chili, BBQ cobb salad and their side of mac n’ cheese.
The smokehouse is located in Holt at 2440 Cedar St. and open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; from 7 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday; and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
The kitchen also caters for events like weddings or business functions in Holt and Lansing.
Capital City BBQ
Capital City BBQ offers a unique menu, including Vietnamese entrees like egg rolls, noodle salad and the banh mi sandwich to classic barbecue meals like brisket, baby back ribs, smoked pulled chicken and pulled pork cheese fries.
On June 1, the restaurant celebrated it 10th anniversary in Lansing.
The kitchen also serves breakfast on the weekends, including breakfast eggrolls, bowls, homed biscuits and gravy, and the “piggyback ride,” an omelet stuffed with smoked ham with melted cheese.
According to Yelp, CCBBQ placed in the top 10 best BBQ restaurants in Lansing for 2025 — among Meat BBQ, Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ, Saddleback BBQ and the Gravity Smokehouse.
The restaurant is located at 1026 Saginaw St., and open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Contact Sarah Moore smoore@lsj.com
Michigan
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Northwestern football will be playing house on Nov. 15, as it hosts Michigan at “The Friendly Confines” in a Big Ten matchup.
The Wildcats, who played Ohio State at Wrigley Field last season, will now see the other half of “The Game” in 2025, as Michigan looks to keep its twinkling playoff hopes alive.
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Northwestern (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) is hoping its bye week has it prepared after back-to-back losses against Nebraska and USC following a four-game winning streak. Michigan (7-2, 5-1) has three straight wins since dropping its second game of the year against USC at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
It’s a difficult matchup for Northwestern, which is allowing 142.8 yards per game on the ground. Michigan is 12th in the country and third in the Big Ten with 223.8 yards rushing per game. Justice Haynes being sidelined for Michigan may help Northwestern’s cause, but Jordan Marshall has more than picked up the slack for the Wolverines on the ground.
Northwestern will try to slow that potent attack on a modified baseball diamond. Here’s how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds:
What TV channel is Northwestern vs Michigan on today?
Northwestern vs. Michigan will air nationally on Fox in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season from Wrigley Field in Chicago as Fox’s Big Noon Saturday matchup.
Streaming options include the Fox Sports App and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Northwestern vs Michigan time today?
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
- Time: Noon ET, 11 a.m. CT
The Week 6 matchup between Northwestern and Michigan is scheduled to start at noon ET (11 a.m. local time) on Saturday, Nov. 15
Northwestern vs Michigan predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 13:
- Spread: Michigan (-11.5)
- Over/under: 41.5
- Moneyline: Michigan -475 | Northwestern +350
- Prediction: Michigan 24, Northwestern 14
Despite an offense that has at times looked anemic, Michigan is able to bleed Northwestern out and win a game that isn’t as close as a 10-point difference would suggest.
Michigan
Michigan trooper reunites with woman he saved from cardiac arrest
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — A Michigan State Police trooper who helped save a woman’s life during a medical emergency in August reunited with her this week, months after she survived sudden cardiac arrest at a Hancock-area campground.
Trooper Lucas Lahnala, assigned to the MSP Calumet Post, met Thursday, November 13, with Rosie Danley, the camper he helped revive in August after she collapsed without warning.
MSP said Rosie was camping with family when she went into sudden cardiac arrest and became unresponsive. Lahnala was on duty nearby and rushed to the scene, where he found Rosie’s son already attempting to help her. The trooper immediately began CPR and connected her to an AED. After several minutes of life-saving efforts, EMS arrived, took over care, and transported her to the hospital.
Although medics were able to regain her pulse, early signs pointed to a grim prognosis. But Rosie not only survived, she has since made a full recovery and is back to work as a nurse.
“I’m really happy I was able to be involved and help,” Lahnala said. “As troopers, we respond to emergencies every day, but moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Seeing Rosie healthy and smiling means everything.”
Rosie expressed her deep gratitude to everyone involved. “On behalf of myself, my husband, four kids and thirteen grandkids, I would like to thank Tpr. Lahnala for being one of my heroes,” she said. “He was a Godsend in my life on Aug. 5. God had a plan, and he is part of my miracle story.”
MSP Calumet Post Commander F/Lt. Jason Wickstrom praised Lahnala’s actions, calling them an example of the life-saving work law enforcement performs every day.
“It’s very rewarding when we can share a story that has such a positive outcome and meet the people we have helped,” he said.
The department extended its thanks to Rosie’s son, EMS crews, medical staff, and MSP dispatchers who assisted. MSP also wished Rosie and her family continued health moving forward.
Michigan
7 Michigan marching bands competing at 2025 grand nationals competition
Seven Michigan high school marching bands are competing this weekend at the Bands of America grand nationals competition.
The competition is held each year in Indianapolis, Ind., at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
More than 100 high school marching bands will compete Thursday and Friday in the preliminary round of competition, then the top 32 bands will move on to the semifinal round on Saturday.
Only the top 12 bands will get the chance to perform their competition shows one last time Saturday night in the finals. Members of all 12 bands that make finals will receive medals for their accomplishments. The prize for the best band in the nation is a coveted eagle-shaped trophy.
On Thursday, three Michigan bands were scheduled to take the field throughout the day, including Huron Valley’s band at 9:45 a.m., Mt. Pleasant at 4:45 p.m. and Tri County at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, four more Michigan bands will perform in preliminary competition. Those ensembles are back-to-back state champions Walled Lake at 1:15 p.m., Rockford at 3 p.m., state champion Jenison at 4:30 p.m. and Plymouth-Canton at 6 p.m.
Additionally, the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band will be performing in exhibition at the competition at 8:45 p.m. Friday night. The Spartan Marching Band will be performing a show of popular Broadway hits.
The Michigan high school bands will be competing against marching bands from states including Texas, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Ohio, and, for only the second time ever, Alaska.
Marching bands will be judged on their music, their marching, their visual storytelling and more. Each band has been working since the early summer to perfect their 8-12 minute show, often featuring choreography, complex themes, props, costume changes and more.
To watch a livestream of the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition, visit the event website here. It is a paid livestream, with costs depending on which day and round of competition. To watch Thursday or Friday prelims, it is $20 per day. It costs $27 to watch semifinals on Saturday and another $32 to watch finals. To watch all rounds of competition, viewers can buy a $68 package.
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