Neighborhood Guide: Lowell

Lowell Michigan is located at the mouth of the Flat River. The area includes a vibrant art scene with unique shopping, antiquing, history, and dining options with a small-town twist. The downtown area has been renewed with a town clock and Victorian-style lamps lining the sidewalks that perfectly accent the historical architecture.

Restaurants

Flat River Grill, located in the heart of downtown Lowell is a neighborhood restaurant with both a dining room and a four-season patio overlooking the Flat River and the historic Lowell Showboat. The menu consists of wood-fired fare with a focus on

classic American cuisine. Among the line-caught fish, grass-fed beef, and wood-fired pizza is a favorite entree of Honey & Black Pepper Beef Brisket. The meal is made up of slow-roasted beef brisket, local honey, black peppercorns, roasted red potatoes, shallots, wilted swiss chard, grape tomatoes, and dijon-dill aioli. The menu features many other menu items with ingredients sourced with a focus on farm-to-table heirloom produce, heritage-crafted goods, and local artisan products. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes for the most comfortable dining experience.

Keiser’s Kitchen is your traditional family home-style kitchen. This Lowell staple has been run by the same family for 75 years. The restaurant has a wide selection of foods ranging from breakfast to dinner options. Best part? you can order anything at any time! The menu offers standard American diner

foods like omelets, toast, pancakes, sandwiches, and a brief variety of savory entrees. The friendly staff only adds to the inviting atmosphere, you’ll be sure to feel like part of the family. While there, make sure to try the Keiser Deluxe a specialty sandwich with crispy chicken strips topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on toast with a pickle spear. This is the spot to be for any Lowell local.

Mynt Fusion Bistro holds the title for best made-from-scratch Pan-Asian fare in Lowell. The owner and chef began his love for food when working at a hotel in Phuket in which they took tourists around food markets and taught them how to cook with local ingredients. Now, at Mynt Fusion Bistro, ingredients are sourced from local farmers’ markets. The mission of this restaurant is to produce the most authentic ingredients for Asian food in the city of Lowell. The dedication to this goal is shown

through the dishes with every bite taking you to Eastern Asia. The menu has changed over time from low country field food with South East Asian influences to mindfully sourced ingredients with fresh, savory flavors. A popular dish is the Pad Thai Noodle with rice noodles cooked in tamarind and a sweet lemon-lime sauce topped with peanuts. With simple yet sophisticated ingredients, Mynt has made its mark.

Things to Do

The Lowell Area Historical Museum offers permanent and temporary exhibits that center on the history of the Lowell area. With more than 25,000 photographs and artifacts donated by area residents, the surrounding community takes great pride in

this institution. The museum gives back to residents and plays an active role in developing and implementing innovative programs that enrich, delight, and inspire its community and visitors with rich culture and heritage. The LAHM has a beautifully decorated victorian parlor, dining room, and porch, that transports visitors back in time.

The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is an organization with more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of various ages, backgrounds, and interests. This unique mix of individuals comes together to share a common interest and gratitude for the wonders of the universe. The organization

meetings consist of informative speakers and the exchange of ideas between members. These meetings take place from 7 pm to 9 pm on the third Thursday evenings from January through May and September through November at Schuler Books and Music in Grand Rapids. Members can even attain full access to the association’s James C. Veen Observatory for personal observations and Astro-imaging. For more information visit .

LowellArts connects artists and audiences with visual and performing arts. The organization has been growing ever since beginning in 1977 with exceptional staff, volunteers, and supporters. The establishment hosts art galleries, musical guests, theatrical performances, summer festivals, and much

more. Earnest efforts have helped bring compelling artwork and performances to the city of Lowell. The latest exhibition featured is “SOLO Together” with work by 11 astounding artists in Michigan that emphasizes their unique perspectives. The exhibit displays a variety of styles and media such as painting, mixed media, collage, linocut prints, digital car sketches, and charcoal drawings. LowellArts is supported by an award from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.