In the Cherry Capital of the World, July is the sweetest (and tartest) month of all. Here are three ways to celebrate Traverse City’s favorite fruit.
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Nutty Mother Munson Bars
Slabtown Cookie Co. | 228 Monroe St., Traverse City
The menu changes daily at this self-serve cookie stand (menu on Instagram; Venmo or cash), but Katie Otterman’s “Mother Munson” bars make regular appearances. The chewy blonde brownies are brimming with pecans, dark chocolate chips and local dried cherries. Follow on Instagram for a special cherry-licious treat Otterman is dreaming up for the week of National Cherry Festival ( July 2–9).
Photo by Slabtown Cookie Co.
Sour de TART
Stone Hound Brewing Co. | 3593 Bunker Hill Rd., Williamsburg
This refreshingly tart cherry-lemonade beer is only available for a few months each summer. One dollar from each pint is donated to TART Trails (bike the TART to the brewery!).
Photo by Stone Hound Brewing Co.
Cherry Turkey Sandwich
Bay Bread Company | 601 Randolph St., Traverse City
Slices of multigrain bread are slathered with housemade cherry walnut spread and cherry butter from Ellsworth’s Rocky Top Farm. Simply splendid.
Photo by Bay Bread Co.