Occidental Eats

Good morning. How’s everyone?! Might you have a minute or two this morning?

May I admit something to all our Occidental friends, and all of those we’ve met along the way…

You are missed greatly, and I truly treasure every memory we share.

Some we’ve seen, others we may never see again… regardless, you left a mark, in the best of ways and hopefully we did as well?!

I needed and wanted to say that, because as you probably discovered, it was always so much more than food to us and you were never a transaction. 🥰 THANK YOU . You are missed!

Next… we recently had a wonderful experience at a semi-local deli and wanted to tell others about it.

Why? Well, as an entrepreneur, business owner and community member there are many benefits when we choose to invest locally. Perhaps far more than you may realize, unless of course you’ve been there. If so, than you’ll really know the importance of this. If not, then I’m afraid we won’t grow in the way our stars intended.

Trust us, for the love of food and community please support local, invest local, get involved locally, bloom locally and while you’re out strolling around we encourage you to check out Melli's Deli in Grand Haven.

While there we hope you meet the manger Sam. Sam is not only freshly slicing and building some delicious sandwiches it was his hospitality and personality we noticed first. As if he knew the value of having you there, and you feeling good for being there!

By the way, special thanks to Debbie and Paul for the recommendation 🙌

Everyone wins, there is a fair exchange, and before ever leaving there are thoughts on coming back. Besides, I have a really good feeling Dad will thoroughly enjoy the stacked Pastrami, only to then introduce ma’am to it next. Oh, the places food takes us….

By the way, they offer a unique potato chip line, and make some DELICIOUS cannolis so be sure to check out both and enjoy supporting this relatively new local business ❤️