by Carly Simpson and Rachel Souillere | Feb 7, 2024 | Counties, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
Fat Tuesday is all about indulging your tastebuds. To properly celebrate, enjoy a paczki (or two!) from these Northern Michigan bakeries. The Polish pastries filled with fruit, custard, or chocolate are way too good to miss. Feeling adventurous? Try our homemade...
by Allison Jarrell | Jan 5, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
From dog sledding and distilleries to tempting sweet treats, winter in Charlevoix and the Chain of Lakes is pure joy. Here are 6 of our favorite ways to enjoy this region during the snowy season. This article was featured in the 2023 Traverse Northern Michigan Winter...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 10, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
From local food and drink to a summertime sunset date night, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend a day in Elk Rapids. Here’s how to explore this shoreside village with coastal views like a local. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
by Lissa Edwards | Jul 6, 2023 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Towns
Northern Michigan U-Picks: Looking for a place to hand pick local cherries, apples, or blueberries? Here’s a list of the best U-Pick farms in the area.
by Olivia Fellows and Lissa Edwards | Jun 1, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Dining outside on a beautiful day with a stunning view is a vacation in itself. Here’s your go-to list for outdoor dining in the Chain of Lakes region from Bellaire to Charlevoix for your perfect mini getaway! This article was first featured in the 2023 MyNorth...
by Rachel Souillere | Feb 13, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
After finding success in East Jordan, three local business partners are teaming up to open The Foundry in Elk Rapids. The new restaurant is taking over the former Siren Hall and American House Woodfired Pizza location on River Street. Here’s the delicious...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 13, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
It’s always a good morning with local breakfasts and brews! From delectable donuts to beautiful brunches, start your day in Northern Michigan the right way by visiting one of the 2022 Red Hot Best winners for bakery, coffee shop and breakfast spot across all seven...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 11, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
Coastal views and a variety of cuisines make Northern Michigan a great place to satisfy any foodie’s craving! From eclectic eats on Mackinac Island to riverside BBQ, here’s the best of Northern Michigan’s restaurants and outdoor dining, as picked by you in our 2022...
by Greg Tasker | Apr 11, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, People, Towns
In Vino Veritas! A local winemaker in Elk Rapids is bringing back-to-basics farming to the Up North vineyard scene by producing biodynamically grown grapes in an optimal soil matrix. And the Northern Michigan food and drink industry is taking notice. This article...