On our anniversary, Greg and I went to the hopping town of Fennville.  Ok, so it's not hopping, but we had one of the best dinners we've had since moving to this area  (7 years ago!), and we'll be back.  The place is called Salt of the Earth.

We sat down at our table and were immediately relaxed.  It's a casual atmosphere with pure class.  The service was outstanding, from start to finish, and you could tell that everyone was a team. I'm not sure I've ever seen a restaurant run this way (and I've worked at a few!).

So, to start with the menu. . . Gordon Ramsey would love this menu - it's one page, simple with something for everyone.  Jamie Oliver would also love this menu.  The dishes are made with sustainable, local products.  WE loved this menu!

We always like to try a few things and split them when we go someplace new.  So, we ordered an appetizer (or 'shared plate') - the pierogi.  I forgot to get my camera out soon enough and just caught the last few bites.  Pierogi can sometimes be heavy (they are usually a crust of flour, egg and water stuffed with potato!) but these were so light and flavorful.

I told Greg to pick an entree, because I saw something on the menu I couldn't live without. He chose the trout.  it was a hard decision, but I MADE the waitress tell us if she could only pick one item for her last meal what would it be?  The trout....so Greg chose that. Beautiful presenation and delicious.

I saw someone else eating a pizza and new I had to have one, so I ordered mine with fresh tomatoes and garlicky spinach.  Wow.  That's all I can say. Wow.

And then, as you leave, you walk by this beautiful rack of baked breads.  One for us and one for my inlaws and we were out the door.

But that wasn't the end of it.  We kept glowing over the meal and telling everyone (and now I'm telling you!) about it.  And... for the record, the pizza is just as good the next day, hot or cold (believe me, I have personal knowledge of this).