29 | July | 2009 | Mid-Michigan Dining

RG’s Ballpark Dogs & More

29 07 2009

625 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 977-9079
No Known Website
Menu

RG's Ballpark Dogs & More on East Michigan Avenue in Lansing.

I go to a lot of Lugnuts games and almost every game I go to, I walk right by a little Mexican/hot dog place on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pere Marquette Street. Sometimes, the restaurant is open, but most of the time, it’s not. It seems like every time I walk by, I’m low on cash so I’ve never been able to stop in for a quick meal.

I was downtown this afternoon for the Lugnuts Summer Family Fun day game. When I walked by before the game, the store was open. I didn’t eat at the park figuring I would take my chance and see if they were open when the game was over.

After a dramatic ninth inning, two out comeback that fell just short, I started walking back towards my truck. The door to the restaurant was open and there was one other person in. The special board caught my eye, so I made a quick turn to see what this little corner shop was hiding.

RG’s Ballpark Dogs & More is about a block from Oldsmobile Park on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pere Marquette right across the street from Clara’s. I have no idea what the hours are or even if they have regular hours. I’ve tried to see if they were posted somewhere on the window or door, but there’s nothing.

The shop is very tiny. When they are open, the front door is usually propped open. When you enter the store, you have to take a step up to get to the order counter. There is enough room for two small tables in the space next to the counter, but that’s about it. On nice days, they pull at least one of these tables outside to the sidewalk which makes more sense. Read the rest of this entry »

Comments : 4 Comments »
Tags: carry-out, Downtown, Hot Dogs, Lansing, Mexican, Michigan, RG's Ballpark Dogs & More
Categories : Downtown, Lansing, Mexican, Michigan, Restaurant, Reviews

Press Release – “Mix It Up For MDA” at Carrabbas

29 07 2009

From a Muscular Dystrophy Association press release…

CARRABBAS ITALIAN GRILL, AWARD WINNING MIXOLOGIST TO “MIX IT UP FOR MDA”

WHO: Carrabba’s Italian Grill invites consumers to “Mix It Up for MDA” at a special event combining exclusive cocktails from award-winning mixologist Charlotte Voisey with new Carrabba’s food items to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

WHAT: A special mixer and food tasting event that includes a delicious array of appetizers from the new Mr. C’s Menu, designed for snacking and sharing, including: Antipasti Misto, Meatballs with Ricotta Cheese, Patatinas with Blue Cheese, and Chicken Parmesan Piccolinos.

Admission to “Mix It Up for MDA” is $15 per person. The ticket price includes a sampling of four food items from the new Mr. C’s Bar Menu and, for guests 21 years and older, one of Voisey’s signature cocktails created for the event (Blackberry Lemonade, the Italian Lemon Drop or Blackberry Fields Martini) or another drink on the Mr. C’s list.

In addition to monies raised from “Mix It Up for MDA” event admission, Carrabba’s also will donate $1 to MDA for each of Voisey’s drinks sold from July 30 – August 6.

WHEN: July 30, 2009

5 p.m. to close

WHERE: Carrabba’s Italian Grill

6540 West Saginaw Hwy.

Lansing, MI 48917

WHY: Funds raised will directly affect the lives of children and adults in the Lansing area living with one of more than 40 muscle-wasting diseases in MDA’s program. “Mix it up for MDA” will support research, clinics and programs in the area. Contributions will help MDA provide outpatient clinic services, purchase and repair wheelchairs, leg braces and communication devices, and perform many other important services.