by Kate Bassett | Mar 14, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
A boy’s love for the Northern woods inspired a generational family business 40 years ago. With stores now in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Traverse City and Saugatuck, see how American Spoon is leaving their mark on Northern Michigan and beyond. This article...
by Carly Simpson | Feb 16, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
A morning treat and the best place to take it! Swing by Traverse City’s longest-running coffee shop and pick one of these two beach parks to watch a beautiful Northern Michigan winter sunrise on West Grand Traverse Bay. This article first appeared in Traverse,...
by Carly Simpson | Jan 19, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink
Your favorite chili recipe probably has pinto beans, ground beef, diced onion, tomatoes, perhaps some dried cherries because we are in Northern Michigan—but what about pumpkin puree, used coffee grounds, buffalo wing sauce or Carolina Reapers? These Northern Michigan...
by Erin Lutke, Stacey Brugeman and Rachel Souillere | Dec 14, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine and MyNorth Media have been celebrating innovation and talent in the Northern Michigan food and beverage industry for more than 40 years—and now we are excited to be launching our inaugural Tastemakers of the Year awards....
by Carly Simpson | Dec 9, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Lil Bo, previously known as Little Bohemia, in Traverse City, is once again full of smiles and laughter after a local family re-opened this downtown staple in July 2021. Here’s what they’re up to and what they’ve been serving since the summer opening...
by Carly Simpson | Nov 18, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
At Bahia in Traverse City, it’s all about sharing a plate. From scallops and ratatouille to local wine and handcrafted cocktails, this may become one of your new favorite Northern Michigan restaurants for when you’re hosting family and friends. On summer...
by Carly Simpson | Nov 9, 2021 | Food & Drink, Towns
Preparing for Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan? Here are the must-haves for your holiday table from three local markets in Traverse City, Petoskey and Frankfort. From cranberry sage sausage stuffing to gouda mac ‘n’ cheese, this will be your tastiest...
by Carly Simpson | Nov 8, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
The team at Oryana Community Co-op in Traverse City shares a vegetarian Northern Michigan Thanksgiving dinner, celebrating plump squash, farm-fresh apples and each other. Don’t miss these delicious dishes celebrating Northern Michigan food and drink. Snowflakes...
by Kim Schneider | Oct 12, 2021 | Counties, Towns
A generations-old Traverse City family farm has managed to stay in farming by offering food and fun for people of all ages. From the famous corn maze to craft cocktails, Jacob’s Farm has become a staple for Northern Michigan fall fun for the entire family. Bar...
