The Kingsley Inn's Meatloaf
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By Anna Faller | Aug. 16, 2025
We’re all for a little summer nostalgia: golden sunsets on the porch, weekend mornings on the lake, and—stay with us on this one—meatloaf for dinner. Specifically, we’re eyeing the gourmet version at The Kingsley Inn, and it’s definitely not your mama’s (it even says so on the menu!). An homage to the supper staple, with a dash of retro plating, this comfort classic starts with 100 percent ground beef cooked down with mirepoix veggies and deglazed with wine before hitting the oven on low and slow. From there, the whole shebang is flash-seared, which locks in moisture and makes for a caramelized bite, then is topped with scratch-made gravy and haystack onions and served alongside smash-fried potatoes and char-grilled Michigan asparagus. Pair a plate with the Smoked Old Fashioned, and you might just stop time for a second! Eat up at 211 E Main St. in Kingsley. kingsleyinnmi.com
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