The Meadows restaurant in Allendale, Michigan is described as a "well-kept secret" located on the golf course of Grand Valley State University. The authors discover the restaurant during an unexpected visit and are impressed by the varied menu, which includes appetizers like dim sum shrimp dumplings and spring rolls, and entrees such as Gorgonzola strip steak and wild salmon. Both the steak and salmon dishes are praised as prepared perfectly and flavorful. Dessert includes a fried pastry bundle filled with banana and ricotta cheese.