09/02/2026
The road goes ever on… and this one leads to City Park Grill.
The menu is officially set for our next five-course themed dinner:
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THERE AND BACK AGAIN
On Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30 PM, we invite you to leave the ordinary world behind and journey with us through Middle-earth as we celebrate the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.
From the green fields of the Shire and the beauty of Rivendell, through Rohan and the White City of Gondor, our journey will carry us all the way to the fires of Mount Doom.
THE OFFICIAL FIVE-COURSE MENU
FIRST STOP — THE SHIRE
Farmer Maggot’s Mushroom Tartlet
A flaky butter pastry filled with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, and Gruyère cheese, finished with a light herb crème fraîche and edible flowers.
SECOND STOP — RIVENDELL
The Gardens of Rivendell
Baby butter lettuce and arugula with Honeycrisp apples, ripe pears, candied walnuts, creamy goat cheese, fresh pomegranate arils, and a house-made Pear Champagne Vinaigrette.
THIRD STOP — EREBOR
The King’s Feast
Slow beer-braised beef short rib served with roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted rainbow carrots, smoked onion jus, and crispy shallots.
FOURTH STOP — GONDOR
The White Tree Banquet
Herb-crusted airline chicken served over creamy Parmesan and roasted garlic risotto with haricots verts and a rosemary-infused red wine reduction.
FINAL DESTINATION — MORDOR
Mount Doom
Warm dark chocolate cake with rich dark chocolate frosting, served with blood orange coulis, black cocoa crumble, and vanilla bean ice cream.
One evening. Five courses. A journey through Middle-earth.
So gather your fellowship, prepare for an adventure, and join us for a night worthy of stories told long after the last plate has been cleared.
September 22nd | 6:30 PM
City Park Grill
5 Courses for $50 (does not include tax and gratuity.)
Call City Park Grill for reservations (231) 347-0101
After all, not all those who wander are lost…
Some are just looking for dinner.
A NOTE ABOUT DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
We want everyone to be able to join us for the adventure! If you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or have other dietary restrictions, please know that our special five-course event menu may not be able to be modified to accommodate all dietary needs.
However, you are still more than welcome to join us! Our regular specialty menu, which includes options for a variety of dietary needs, will be available during the event. Guests who are unable to enjoy the five-course menu may choose from that menu instead.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of these special themed dinners, we cannot guarantee gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan substitutions for each course of the event menu.
We appreciate your understanding and would still love to have you join us for an evening in Middle-earth!
