We surfed a fluffy-tall Chambord cheesecake, smooth and fruity, with a cascade of grape sour cream. Bittersweet chocolate mousse pie was dense and firm, the nut crust barely containing the marmoreal slab. And the lime curd was light frisson, tart and eggy in a crisp graham-cookie shell. Cousins Heritage Inn is a popular destination for celebrating special events. The receptionist asks when taking reservations, and the staff accommodates with special seating and amenities.
Service can be choppy at lunch, but it's relaxed and professional at dinner.
The intimate dining room chatter runs from banking to art, and invariably to food. Headed by Dr. G. Stanley Howell, head of viticulture at MSU, and featuring such noted judges as Dick Scheer and Madeline Triffon, the event ranks and rates over a hundred Michigan wines. Until last year, according to Paul Cousins, the event was always held in Detroit, near the fairgrounds. He's excited about hosting the competition at Cousins from now on. Something tells me they're already his customers.