Local chefs and family-run restaurants still hold sway throughout Lansing, the state capital of Michigan. You'll have no trouble finding creative dishes made from local ingredients and a glass of craft beer to wash it down. For a hearty meal, don't hesitate to order regional classics like the olive burger or wet burrito. Downtown is a food hotspot with breweries serving pub sandwiches, Italian places bringing pizza to bubbling perfection in wood-fired ovens and tender meats emerging from smoky barbecue shacks. Affordable ethnic favorites like Mexican and Lebanese eateries cater to those who want yummy alternatives. You'll also have your choice of fine dining experiences with steak and seafood on the menu.