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The Buzz Around Town

A taste of the North's craft beverage scene.

DUNE BIRD WINERY’S SUMMER RELEASES

The Northport winery’s brand-new pinot noir, with its silky tannins and long, smooth finish, is like “velvet in a glass,” says owner Nichole White. You’ll catch notes of cranberry and spice, and black cherries and oak on the nose. In other news? Dune Bird recently added spritzers to its menu featuring Audacious Elixirs’ non-alcoholic spirits, and offers espresso and small plates (like crispy vegan spring rolls with soy ginger sauce and baked goat cheese with Michigan cherry marmalade). There’s also plenty for kids—snacks, drinks, toy boxes, yard games, a swing set. We suggest taking the crew to Live Music Sundays, continuing through October (3–6 p.m.) dunebirdwinery.com

BIÈRE DE MAC BREW WORKS’ NEW FOOD MENU

The small but mighty menu at this Mackinaw City brewery gets the job done. And done well. Case in point, the Montrealstyle smoked brisket is cured for seven days with a house brine, given a spicy rubdown, lightly smoked with cherry, apple and beech wood, then braised in beer until forktender. It’s served on housemade rye bread with a spicy stoneground beer mustard. Another winner? The smoked whitefish spread with a baguette and pickle chips. Take your goods outdoors to the one-acre beer garden (dog friendly), and enjoy live music every weekend. bieredemac.com

World Famous Smoked Pork Loin, Bacon, Ham, Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, and Smoked Fish.

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2200 East Mitchell Rd. at the corner of Mitchell & Division Roads PETOSKEY 231-348-8100

116 South 3rd Street ROGERS CITY 989-734-2232

Downtown Petoskey

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