Hospitality

Silvia, left, and Erin Kane Owners of El Inka

Long journey from Peru to Kalamazoo ends in success with Mamita’s recipes

As the only Peruvian restaurant in Southwest Michigan, the owners of El Inka Peruvian Bistro were not prepared for just how popular it would be the minute they opened the doors. Zinta Aistars has the story, and the fascinating back-story.

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Michigan has more than 400 B & B's, so it can take some work to create a retreat people want to visit. Kara Keller has done the work to create a unique getaway close to downtown Kalamazoo. Jane Parikh has the story of Kara's Kottages.

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Silvana Quadros Russell, Brazilian Oven
Sharing traditions from Brazilian gardens to Kalamazoo Tables

A two-year-old company using 400-year-old recipes has found its niche among food lovers.  Silvana Quadros Russell, founder of Brazilian Oven tells Zinta Aistars the story of the cheese buns of her native Brazil that Americans are coming to love.

Second hotel to locate in Portage’s Trade Centre
Lindsey Pompileo, Owner of Cupcake Zoo
How sweet it is at The Cupcake Zoo

Lindsey Pompileo caught the cupcake food trend right in time. Now her business, The Cupcake Zoo, is rising like heated batter in the oven. Zinta Aistars reports on how it all came to be.

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