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Seven regions, 47 categories, 16,000 votes. We celebrate the best of Northern Michigan, from frontline workers and teachers, to restaurants with fabulous takeout and outdoor dining.

Two couples escape to Beaver Island Retreat for a weekend of glamping (aka luxe camping), outdoor exploration and boodling.

Hop along on summer’s most fragrant road trip: A three-day journey through seven lavender farms across the North.

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17 | JUNE EVENTS

Check out live music al fresco, outdoor festivals and fairs, and plenty of walks, runs and cycling events.

22 | TRAVEL

The waves of several Great Lakes will be your soundtrack while rock hunting in these five towns.

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This ode to Copper Country puts us in the mood for a heat wave.

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Pack up, paddle out and enjoy a day of tranquil isolation on one of Long Lake’s public islands.

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Voyage to the North Manitou Shoal Light and get up close and personal with the Crib.

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After moving to Traverse City from the Mountain West, an avid outdoorist discovers the wild side of Northern Michigan.

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A REASON TO CELEBRATE

by DEBORAH WYATT FELLOWS

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ith this issue, we start our 41st year of producing Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. And what a 40th year we are leaving behind. I started 2020 planning the celebration of four decades with staff over the years, subscribers, advertisers, contributors and more; like so many who planned events, by March it was canceled. But that was just the beginning. We didn’t print two issues for the first time ever, hung in with the help of PPP, worried more than normal about everyone’s health and wellbeing and saw each other only on screens. Not the 40th year we envisioned, or a year our region, country and world could have even conceived of. We still need to be vigilant about COVID safety, and anyone in small business is not breathing freely yet.

But that was the challenge. And like all challenges, there comes a moment when you begin to realize that maybe you’ve arrived or passed the peak. Maybe we are there. I’ve got enough farmer in me that I acknowledge the good, but it is always tempered with preparation for the other shoe to drop; because in small business, there is always the next shoe dropping. This has meant, over the last 40 years, I haven’t celebrated with enough abandon. So, even though no one is saying COVID is behind us, as we start 41, I want to celebrate.

I want to celebrate the staff: As has always been true, we only make it through really tough times because of the team of people who show up every day to do the work. A core group of dreamers got us off the ground, a dedicated group got us through the Great Recession, and this team has gotten us through the worst of the pandemic. They did so isolated from one another with resources greatly diminished. It takes a certain kind of person to stay committed in such unprecedented times. This staff that continually shows up are those people. Michael Wnek, our COO, wasn’t with us long before the pandemic broke out. He has proven himself to be a leader while under fire, which has made all the difference. We start year 41 with these words at our core: Resilient, nimble, innovative, committed, courageous, grateful and collectively so excited about all we will produce in the year ahead. We would not make it without such a staff.

I want to celebrate our audience: It is such an honor to produce products for people who value quality and are committed to maintaining and strengthening their connection to those things we so cherish about Northern Michigan. Our audience is our barometer, our touchstone. It would have been very easy for this valued audience to simply drop off the map in the black hole that was COVID. But they didn’t. In fact, we greeted new people daily, many of whom were discovering a new kind of joy in the outdoors or the depth of their love of a community—something to truly celebrate as we emerge from the pandemic.

We could never be who we are without our engaged and committed audience.

I want to celebrate our advertisers: It’s a simple reality: Marketing your business in uncertain times can be a challenging decision to make. This is particularly true in our region of small businesses, where the owners usually stand alone on the front lines. And yet, so many businesses continued to market to our audience through this pandemic year. In part, because they know our audience is made up of people who will show up with support because they value our entrepreneurs, their products and services and our small communities so much. And in part, because our sales team of true consultants really do choose this work to help small businesses thrive. We simply can’t make it without our region’s entrepreneurs putting their faith and dreams in our hands.

I want to celebrate the North: From first responders to food bank volunteers to our restaurants tap dancing to try to meet each new requirement, we have shown ourselves to be Northerners with strong backs, caring souls, resilient spirits and commitment to our neighbors. No one makes it without a community like ours in Northern Michigan.

I want to celebrate our mission: Ours is such a joyful, heartfelt mission that we are able to persist as focused, committed, even happy warriors. For 40 years, we have stayed committed to our mission to celebrate and protect our natural resources, outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, craft food and drink, the unique life of the North, small, intact communities and our entrepreneurial spirit. We find joy and purpose in our mission and we would never be starting year 41 without that.

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I want to celebrate the future: As I write this column, we are putting the final touches on this issue that brings you the Red Hot Best in every region of Northern Michigan. Unbelievably, we had the largest voting turnout ever: More than 16,000 people voted for their favorites. But maybe that is not unbelievable. In the face of this pandemic, we all needed to celebrate our communities, our places, our people. More than ever, so many found joy in participating in something that celebrates so much of who we are.

Red Hot Best is not just a contest; it is meant to provide a marvelous roadmap to engaging with some of the best in every part of the North. It’s meant to be used!

The future of the summer ahead is on every page of this issue, as we take you glamping on Beaver Island, wandering scented fields of lavender and breaking bread with local firefighters.

Copper from Keweenaw keeps our Last Call Miner’s Mule ice-cold on a summer day, food trucks let us find good food and community outside, and a restored lighthouse in the middle of the Manitou Passage may just greet us as visitors. As I look at the proofs, this issue feels like a kick-off of something so hopeful. And being privy to the remaining stories of 2021 and the incredible summer we just planned for 2022, I am more thrilled than ever that we made it through, hopefully, the worst COVID brought.

Head high, eyes looking forward to a meaningful and joyful future is what has gotten us all through an unprecedented time.

I start 41 with such gratitude. That’s not new; you don’t do something for 40 years without having a daily list of gratitudes. But this pandemic has helped all of us focus on those things that lie at the heart of what we need to celebrate in our lives. You have always been on that list for me. Today, maybe more than ever, I’m grateful to be celebrating together. Bring on 41!

Deborah Wyatt Fellows is founder and editor in chief of Traverse Magazine/MyNorth.com. debwf@traversemagazine.com

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Q. The home’s history?

A. The main house was built in 1878 by William and Emma Nixon. William owned a grocery store in town. Emma was an avid gardener and grew vegetables and flowers to sell downtown. She did this to send her daughter to school, as William didn’t believe in higher education for women. Quite progressive for the time. There’s a charming alley in downtown Bellaire that’s beautifully landscaped and lighted. It’s called “Emma’s Way” after Emma Nixon.

This is the route she took to sell her home-grown goods. I like to think she would be proud that a strong, independent woman takes care of her home. I feel a close connection with her.

Q. Recent renovations?

A. For the last year, I've been ripping carpet out and staining 143-year-old floors. Four of the five guest rooms in the main house have had a complete remodel. Dining areas, library and entry have also had makeovers. I don’t think I’ll ever be “done.” That’s half the fun.

Q. What’s for breakfast?

A. I never know what I’m serving until about 24 hours ahead of time. I have to wait for inspiration. I think the most consistent thing is that it will be very fresh, local, seasonal, a combination of flavors and textures and equally beautiful and delicious. My goal is to make this a food destination. I want people to look at our Instagram and Facebook pages and make a reservation just for the breakfasts alone.

Q. What do guests love?

A. We have a prime location. We’re walkable to downtown, but because we’re set back from the road, it’s extremely peaceful. We can have, and most often do, up to 18 guests. But there’s so much room to spread out, you never really have to occupy the same space (unless you want to). They love talking to the chickens, eating breakfast outside, enjoying a complementary glass of wine at night, sitting on the balcony (attached to two different rooms) and swinging in the hammock.

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SUMMER FESTS

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A look at four festivals planning to return in 2021, and what’s being changed to keep people safe.

MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC FESTIVAL, JUNE 4–13

The 73rd annual celebration will offer a combination of in-person and virtual events, including the Lilac Queen coronation, Lilac Festival poster reveal, Michigan cornhole, lilac book launch, in addition to walking tours and planting sessions with lilac expert Jeff Young. Island businesses will also have various activities throughout the 10day festival. The West Michigan Bootscooter Dance, Mackin-Paw Dog Day and Grand Stationary Parade have been canceled. Find updates and current events at mackinacisland.org.

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The National Cherry Festival is planning a full slate of events for its 95th celebration, including the popular Arts & Crafts Fair and Old Town Car Show (both are typically held on Union Street, but will be set in a more socially distanced location this year).

Ultimate Air Dogs and The Great American Duck race will also return, F&M Park will host kids’ events and the Open Space will be the festival’s home base. However, due to safety regulations, The Bayside Music Stage and airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will not take place. “We recognize that not everyone is ready to gather in crowds yet, so we will be hosting in-person, virtual and hybrid events to meet everyone where they are. And every in-person event will be following state and local guidelines to ensure the safety of all involved,” says Executive Director Kat Paye. One fun 2020 pivot, the Very Cherry Porch Parade, will continue

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The professional theater company in Traverse City will produce a three-week season featuring artists from around the world. The 2021 season, with shows hosted outdoors with pod seating at Civic Center Park, will feature “The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles Schulz and a P45 Play Reading Series featuring three plays in one day. Shows will alternate daily and tickets are available at MyNorthTickets.com. parallel45.org POLKA FEST, AUGUST 26–29

The 39th annual Cedar Polka Fest, a classic Leelanau County event hosted by the Cedar Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, Aug. 26; delayed from the event’s original dates of June 17–20 in the hope that it will be safe to gather later in the summer. The festival is known for Polka music, attracting and showcasing some of the best bands in America. Vendors offer Polish food and beer, and there are plenty of games for kids (Saturday afternoon is Kids Day). Organizers hope to debut a craft fair and four-mile race in 2021 (both had been planned for the 2020 fest, which was canceled due to the pandemic). Proceeds from the festival fund everything from scholarships for area students to the local fire department. cedarpolkafest.org As these dates approach, some events may be modified or canceled to protect the safety of both event organizers and attendees. Check online to confirm details.

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PETOSKEY CREATES SOCIAL DISTRICT

Sip, savor and … stroll? This summer, Petoskey is putting its social district, which made its debut in August 2020, to the test. As one of the first cities to be approved by the State of Michigan, Petoskey’s new social district allows patrons to consume alcohol outdoors within a designated commons area and for approved bars and restaurants to serve alcohol between noon and 9 p.m. Spanning across multiple blocks in downtown Petoskey, the social district was created to give people more room to safely consume alcoholic beverages during a time when indoor dining is limited, and to support local downtown businesses.

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Jen Estala, owner of In Your Place pet sitting, offers in-home professional care for animals. The Traverse City business launched in November 2020 in response to the unique needs of pets being left at home again as owners return to work. Jen believes allowing dogs and cats to remain in their home, maintain their normal routine and be cared for by a familiar person will greatly reduce their anxiety. “This is not a cookie-cutter experience,” she says. “My goal is to fulfill the needs of every pet and their owner. I want each pet to look forward to my visit and each client to relax and feel confident knowing their pet is safe and happy in my care.” inyourplacetc.com Know of a business that just opened or have a fun community update? Let us know at editorial@traversemagazine.com.

DENNOS MUSEUM BECOMES SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATE Traverse City's Dennos Museum officially joined a network of more than 200 Smithsonian Affiliates in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Panama in March.

Smithsonian Affiliations, established in 1996, is designed to facilitate a two-way relationship among affiliates and the Smithsonian. Affiliates help develop many of the Smithsonian’s strategic priorities, adding local content, context and expertise to national initiatives to tell a more complete story.

As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Dennos will also have the opportunity to collaborate on public programs and workshops, professional development opportunities, co-develop youth programs, host traveling exhibitions, borrow artifacts and co-host public lectures by Smithsonian scholars. “While many of us up here in Northern Michigan may have difficulty accessing Washington, D.C., it is our hope that this partnership will help bring our nation’s largest museum system to Traverse City residents, schools and visitors in an affordable and collaborative way,” says Executive Director and Chief Curator Craig Hadley.

LITTLE FREE GALLERIES POP UP IN FRANKFORT One of Oliver Art Center's newest community programs, Little Free Galleries, was inspired by an article in the Seattle Times about an artist who established a gallery much like the well-known Little Free Libraries, explains Executive Director Mercedes Michalowski. “The program will function much like the Little Free Libraries with the idea of: need art, take art; have art, leave art,” Mercedes says. “We hope folks will enjoy the free exchange of art objects that will include paintings, fiber work, ceramic sculptures and much more. While there is no requirement to leave art if you take it, we hope that people will just enjoy the art and idea itself. And if folks don't have art to give, but want to give back, OAC is accepting donations in order to maintain the galleries.” Three galleries are now open in Frankfort, located outside of Benzie Shores District Library, Century 21 Northland and Oliver Art Center. Benzie Shores District Library is hoping to also expand its gallery's offerings to books and art supplies.

Questions: contact Mercedes at info@oliverart.org or 231.352.4151.

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The Rush Tribute Project is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential rock bands. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, RTP brings the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts to music venues and festivals, including Ellison Place in Gaylord. MyNorthTickets.com Throughout the state, for two days twice a year, residents and visitors enjoy a free fishing weekend. All fishing license fees are waived and a Recreation Passport isn’t required for entry into state parks and boating access sites. Fishing regulations still apply. michigan.gov/dnr Kick off boating season at the 17th annual Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show, June 18–20, featuring the finest in watercraft from pleasure boats to mega-yachts and everything in between. bayharbor.com

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Accelerate The Cure is hosting its third annual drive, a socially distanced, car enthusiast journey to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and money for caregivers. The day begins in Traverse City, takes drivers to gorgeous sites in Leelanau County and ends with a celebration and auction at the Traverse City Country Club.

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Houseplants 101: In this class offered through North Central Michigan College, students learn how to identify, select and properly care for houseplants using light, water, space, fertilizer and a little TLC. ncmclifelonglearning.com

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FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

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Four ways to celebrate with dad.

GREAT LAKES RODEO, JUNE 18–20 | GWINN

Held each year on Father's Day weekend, the Great Lakes Rodeo offers family fun and entertainment, raising funds to support youth programming in Marquette County. Whether you enjoy watching the cowboys attempt to ride a bull or get a good laugh from the rodeo clown, there’s an event for you. greatlakesrodeo.com ACCELERATE THE CURE 2021 DRIVE, JUNE 19 | TRAVERSE CITY & LEELANAU COUNTY

Accelerate The Cure is a nonprofit devoted to helping the Alzheimer’s community in Northern Michigan as well as supporting research to find a cure. The nonprofit’s third annual drive is a socially distanced journey for car enthusiasts to raise awareness and money to aid caregivers who are dedicated to helping people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The day will begin on the back lawn of the Grand Traverse Pavilions and take drivers into Leelanau County, where they’ll explore back roads. The day’s first stop will be Verterra Winery for mimosas and coffee. Next up is Old Settlers Park on gorgeous Glen Lake for a brief leg stretch before heading back into Traverse City to end with a celebration and auction at the Traverse City Country Club.

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BUBBLES + BRUNCH, JUNE 20 | PETOSKEY

Palette Bistro is hosting this special brunch event for Father's Day with Schramsberg Vineyards representative Rimple Nayyar in town to showcase the California winery’s sparkling wines. Schramsberg's founders, Jack and Jamie Davies, restored the 19th-century Victorian Schramsberg winery on the mountainside above St. Helena.

It’s known for producing world-class sparkling wines, specifically the 1969 Blanc de Blancs used for President Nixon's 1972 “Toast to Peace” with China's Premier Zhou Enlai, and has since been served at official state functions by every U.S. presidential administration since.

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On this two-hour Steady the Ship Sail with the Inland Seas Education Association, you’ll have a chance to hoist the sails, steer the ship, go below deck and learn about life on a schooner. Beautiful views of Suttons Bay are a bonus.

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06/24: Civic Band Concerts

06/05: Lilac Festival Run & Walk on Mackinac Island

Enjoy an old-fashioned concert at Pentwater's Village Green, every Thursday evening from the fourth Thursday in June until the last Thursday before Labor Day. The Pentwater Civic Band has been filling warm summer evenings with music since 1947. The concerts are free. Bring a chair or blanket, come early to enjoy a meal or browse the shops along Main Street, and don’t forget to get an ice cream cone afterward! pentwater.org 06/24: Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire

On the fourth Thursday of June, July and August, you’re invited to bring your beach chairs and blankets to Stearns Park Beach to enjoy a true Up North evening that includes a bonfire, music and, of course, a beautiful sunset. pureludington.com

Due to social distancing requirements, the 2021 course won't go through downtown. Instead, the race will begin in front of Mission Point’s Straits Lodge. For those not comfortable with an in-person race, there's a virtual race option so you can run or walk wherever and whenever you choose. runmackinac.com 06/12: Harbor Springs Cycling Classic

Experience a leisurely bike ride along some of the most scenic roads of Northern Michigan. The routes include M-119, better known as the Tunnel of Trees. petoskeychamber.com

06/19: Charlevoix Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & 10K

Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston in the full marathon, or challenging yourself on the half marathon, 10K or 5K courses, you're in for an amazing start line on Bridge Street along Lake Michigan. charlevoixmarathon.com 06/25: Ragnar Trail Relay at Hanson Hills Recreation Area

This running event in Grayling spans two days and one night on three smooth, single-track trails perfect for any runner experience level. runragnar.com 06/26: Dirty Dog Dash The race route will cover 5km across the slopes of Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls with competitors climbing, crawling, wading and sliding to conquer the numerous obstacles in front of them. boynemountain.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S MAGAZINE

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SUMMERTIME SIPPIN’

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Three wine events to check out this month.

SIP & SAVOR, JUNE 4–6 | LEELANAU COUNTY

Explore the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail on a selfguided tour during the annual Sip & Savor event. More than 20 participating wineries will offer food and wine pairings to celebrate the return of sun and warmth to their vineyards.

Due to COVID-19, some wineries will be operating on a reservation basis only, and a ticket doesn't automatically grant entry. When purchasing a ticket, you'll be able to choose your starting location, and from there, additional reservations may need to be made. For a complete list of wineries requiring reservations and a peek at the pairings, visit lpwines.com. Tickets are $45. MyNorthTickets.com CATENA WINE DINNER, JUNE 10 | PETOSKEY

This dinner at Petoskey’s Palette Bistro kicks off the summer season with the world-renowned wines of Bodega Catena Zapata. Founded in 1902, Catena Zapata in Argentina is known for its pioneering role in resurrecting malbec and discovering high-altitude terroirs in the Andean

M O R E 06/26: Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder

Race the setting sun as you cross the mighty Mitten—from the sunrise shores of Lake Huron, 210 miles west to Lake Michigan in Ludington. micoasttocoast.com

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FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS 06/03: Aldo Leopold Festival Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold, one of America’s most influential naturalists. Activities include paddling excursions, orchid and wildflower tours, birding trips, presentations and many other nature-based activities, June 3–6. aldoleopoldfestival.com 06/04: Mackinac Island Lilac Festival

Mackinac Island is celebrating its 73rd Annual Lilac Festival from June 4–13. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival

foothills of Mendoza. Third-generation vintner Nicolás Catena Zapata is credited with putting Argentinian wines on the map. Special guest Pablo Piccolo of Catena, and, also a native of Mendoza, was introduced to world-class wines by his father who oft repeated, “No good cellar is complete without the wines of Bodega Catena Zapata.” Pablo will be pouring seven wines paired with summer-focused grilled dishes from Palette Bistro’s Chef Dan. Tickets are $90.10 and include tax and gratuity. MyNorthTickets.com WINE DINNER SERIES, JUNE 27 | KEWADIN

Conifer, a pop-up restaurant run by two brothers cooking regional Northwestern Michigan food, and WaterFire Vineyards are teaming up to offer a five-course tasting menu and a selection of sustainably produced wines. Dinners will take place at WaterFire in Kewadin on the last Sunday of every month at 6 p.m. The series begins May 30 and runs through Oct. 24. Tickets cost $60 per person.

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Queen and Court, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, daily walks with a lilac expert, Michigan Cornhole Tournament and much more. mackinacisland.org 06/19: Beaver Island Bike Festival

For updates and the current schedule of events, follow “Beaver Island Bike Festival” on Facebook.

06/24-6/27: Ignace Car Cruise Weekend

Choose a cruise destination, go to a drive-in movie and more.

Five scheduled cruises, or "fun runs," will take place throughout the eastern U.P. stignace.com

06/19: 19th Annual Spring Fest Arts & Craft Show

Come enjoy shopping at more than 100 artist booths; music and food at the Village Green in Pentwater on Saturday and Sunday. pentwater.org 06/26 & 06/27: Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts Show

Exhibits include paintings, woodwork, jewelry, clothing and much more on display in beautiful Conkling Heritage Park, June 26–27. mackinawcity.com

06/26 & 06/27: Charlevoix Summer Art Show Features a mix of fine art and crafts displayed on the shores of scenic Round Lake in downtown Charlevoix. visitcharlevoix.com

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS 06/17: Gallery Walk in Downtown Petoskey

Several galleries keep their doors open late and welcome the public to stop by. petoskeydowntown.com

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Van's Beach, Leland

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The waves of several Great Lakes will be your soundtrack while hunting for these Michigan-centric gems.

CHARLEVOIX STONE, CHARLEVOIX

This cousin of the state stone, the Petoskey, is a great one for beginners. More abundant than the Petoskey, the Charlevoix stone also is made up of 350-million-year-old skeletons of once-living coral polyps. Recognize them by a coral pattern that resembles a “mini” Petoskey, though the “rays” don't always attach to a center point.

Hunt it: Michigan Beach at the end of the Pine River Channel.

After: Head for breakfast (hunting's best in morning sun) at Smoke on the Water on Park Avenue for made-from-scratch sour cream pancakes. Ready to wear a stone or display a polished one? Head to The Lake House on Bridge Street for Michigan rock finds.

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There are few outings more memorable (or perilous if you're not careful) than hunting along Lake Superior's dramatic shoreline in the pitch dark with a black light flashlight. Finding Yooperlites, a stone discovered in 2017, requires ultraviolet light to distinguish the stone’s signature gold-green glow.

Hunt it: Anywhere on the Keweenaw Peninsula, such as public beaches in Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.

Before: Fuel up on glazed donuts topped with another rare Keweenaw gem—wild thimbleberry frosting. Find these at Jamsen's Fish Market and Bakery in Copper Harbor en route to the top of Brockway Mountain Drive, arguably the state's best pinnacle view. Want both a Yooperlite sample and a memorable experience? Prospector's Paradise in Allouez has stones and gems from around the world, houses a museum of ancient copper and a mysterious vortex, too.

PUDDINGSTONE, DRUMMOND ISLAND

Drummond Island is find-central for this white stone dotted with what resembles colorful confetti. The stone contains rounded pebbles of red jasper, black chert and white quartzite “cemented together” by quartz.

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Hunt it: Paddlers often spot them on a massive scale in the water along the Lake Huron shoreline, but they're also found on the island's rocky beaches, too.

After: Celebrate at Esther's Authentic Mexican Cuisine, where the Mexico City-born owner is famous for her chile relleno and chalupas made of fresh corn masa. You won't leave empty-handed if you include a visit to the Puddingstone Rock Shop at the island's North Haven Gifts.

LELAND BLUE, LELAND

This stone, prized among rock hunters and jewelry makers, originated as industrial slag but washes up on Leland area beaches in the form of a shiny, glassy stone tinted purple or blue. Cris Telgard, who sells you're-going-to-want-a-piece jewelry crafted from the stones at his Leland store, Tampico, will happily help you identify your finds. He also advises hunting on a calm morning after a big wind, an hour or so after sunrise when there's just enough sun to illuminate the shoreline. Another tip: look for bubbles that show up as round holes and dark rusty spots where some iron remains in the slag.

Hunt it: North Beach (off North Street) and Van's Beach (off Cedar Street).

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TRAVERSING NEW TERRAIN

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Discovering Northern Michigan's wild adventures.

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t had been months since i had gone on an adventure. Between moving across the country to Traverse City and navigating a world in a pandemic, I was overdue for time outdoors. My boyfriend and I decided to take a canoe trip in the U.P. We scoured the internet looking for information on what river and routes to take. Most of what we found hadn’t been updated since the late ’90s, but being accomplished and confident outdoorists, we decided to go for it anyway. We made the drive and completed a car shuffle, packed our cooler full and pushed off in good spirits. Less than 30 seconds later, we found ourselves hauling our heavy canoe over log jam after log jam, spending more time wading in the water than gliding on top of it.

Our dated information had us on a route that was nearly impassible—we ended up cutting our journey short. I’ve lived in four countries and traveled on four continents, but Michigan may be one of the most foreign places I’ve called home—especially when it comes to outdoor recreation.

Growing up in the Mountain West, getting outside meant tackling grueling ascents to reach stunning vistas, going on well-documented trips that frequented

Instagram feeds, and being a part of a community of outdoor enthusiasts who were always in pursuit of Type 2 fun. When I was living abroad in Asia, outdoor recreation was different than what I was used to, but still straightforward. The region’s rugged terrain has been traveled extensively by blogging English speakers, making it easy to find information online. The wooded, gently rolling terrain of Northern Michigan doesn’t offer these expectations. Instead, I’m shifting my mindset and rediscovering what it means to be outside.

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actually been pleasurable. Not just fun, challenging or exciting, but pleasurable.

The trails are soft and spongy, clearly marked with easy-to-follow routes, generally not crowded and easily accessible. There are a whole handful of varied trail systems all within a half hour of my home, my favorite being the Vasa Pathway.

Additionally, the air here is comfortable and clean to breathe. Coming from the Mountain West and the tropical climates of Asia, I’ve gotten used to gasping in dry air that burns the lungs, or damp air that weighed me down.

Now, when I’m running or cross-country skiing, I almost feel invincible. My legs are burning before my lungs slow me down. It feels so refreshingly good.

Earlier this winter, I was due for another adventure. Feeling more confident about the land around Traverse City, we decided to go on a full day cross-country ski close to town at Sand Lakes Quiet Area. Unlike the canoe trip of the summer, we were much better prepared. I had explored the area more and knew what to look for when selecting a route. We had an amazing time. The trail we took offered steep hills, gently rolling sections and delightful flat zones. One of the steep hills we skied down was so impressive looking that we decided to video it. I hadn’t felt that kind of an adrenaline rush in months—I couldn’t stop smiling.

Though I still have a lot to figure out about recreating in Northern Michigan and how to plan larger adventures (like another canoe trip), recreating and being outside has surprised me. I can still push myself, but I don’t have to suffer to feel like my outdoor excursions have been productive. In fact, I’m having a great time without the grandiose vistas and rugged accomplishments. While I will always love summiting mountains and pre-dawn starts, I’m learning that these aren’t essential elements to an enjoyable time outdoors. The small nuggets of pleasure (that I’ve not found anywhere else) have encouraged me to continue to explore the area and get to know the land. I can’t wait for more.

Rachel Jorgensen is a freelance writer who specializes in the outdoors, gear and conservation. Follow her pursuits on Instagram @rjorgie.

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2021 Vacation Guide WHERE HOMES FIND THEIR HUMANS

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A RECORD-BREAKING 16,000 people voted in MyNorth’s 2021 Red Hot Best Awards, recognizing winners across seven regions in 47 unique categories—from frontline workers and teachers to restaurants with fabulous takeout and outdoor dining.

In a year that brought us little reason for celebration, it’s particularly heartening to see the enduring spirit of Northern Michigan people, entrepreneurs, events and places recognized.

Read on to see who took home the gold. And as thanks for picking up a print copy of this year’s Red Hot Best issue, you also get early access to view the full 2021 results, which includes the 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Head to MyNorth.com/Winners21 and use the password w1nn3rs.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND NOMINEES!

> Get early access to 2nd and 3rd place winners at: MyNorth.com/Winners21 . Use the password w1nn3rs.

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Above The Bridge ATTORNEY

GOLF COURSE

Wawashkamo Golf Club, Mackinac Island

Erin Evashevski, Evashevski Law Office, St. Ignace

HAPPY HOUR

AUTO DEALER

Pink Pony, Mackinac Island

O’Connor’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc., Pickford

HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

Straits Heating and Cooling, St. Ignace

AUTO REPAIR

George’s Body Shop, St. Ignace

HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

photo by Lana Trayser

RADIO PERSONALITY

Susan Melton, Big Country 102.9 REAL ESTATE AGENT

Julie Lipnitz, Horizon Realty U.P., St. Ignace RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

HOME HEALTH CARE

RESTAURANT

HOTEL, INN OR RESORT

Little Luxuries, Mackinac Island

Belonga Plumbing & Heating Inc., St. Ignace

Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island U.P. Home Health & Hospice, Marquette

PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

PLUMBER

Spotless Results Cleaning, Marquette Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois, Mackinac Island

Hotel Iroquois, Mackinac Island

SALON

LOCALLY MADE CIDER OR SELTZER

TATTOO ARTIST

Black Cherry Breakwater Seltzer, Ore Dock Brewing Co., Marquette

Vintage Glam Salon, Mackinac Island Hailey Klar, Sacred Tattoo Studio, Marquette

LOCAL TV PERSON

BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

OPTOMETRIST

First National Bank of St. Ignace, Main Office

Jaylene Iverson OD, U.P. Ophthalmology, Escanaba

BEACH

OUTDOOR DINING

British Landing, Mackinac Island

Pink Pony, Mackinac Island

BREWERY

PET/WILDLIFE NONPROFIT

DENTIST

PLACE FOR A WEDDING

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub, Paradise Angela Cena DDS, St. Ignace Dental Associates, St. Ignace Instagram: @greendrinks

Gregory Hessler MD, Mackinac Island Medical Center

Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter, Gwinn The Inn at Stonecliffe, Mackinac Island

Island Bookstore, Mackinac Island Little Luxuries, Mackinac Island

FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

John W. Kling, Edward Jones, St. Ignace

Caddywampus, Mackinac Island

FISHING CHARTER

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

FLOOR COVERING

PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

Top 40 Charters, Escanaba Northwoods Flooring & Rustic Decor, Cedarville FOOD TRUCK

Dia de Los Tacos, Marquette FRONT LINE WORKER

Sam Barnwell, Mackinac Marine Rescue, Mackinac Island

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EVENT

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival TAX PREP SERVICE

James L Heikkinen, U.P. Tax & Accounting, Marquette TEACHER

Heather May, Mackinac Island Public School

PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD

VETERINARY PRACTICE

Amigo Burrito Mexican Grill at Murray Hotel, Mackinac Island

Mackinac Straits Veterinary Clinic, St. Ignace

PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

WINERY

Clyde’s Drive-In, St. Ignace

photo courtesy of Mackinac Island Lilac Festival

Melissa Smith, 9&10 News

End of the Road Winery, Germfask

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Benzie & Leelanau ATTORNEY

FOOD TRUCK

AUTO DEALER

FRONT LINE WORKER

Mary’s Asian Cuisine, Beulah

Pete Miller, Pete Miller Law, Leland

Danny Albarran, Deli Clerk, Hansen Foods, Suttons Bay

Watson Benzie, Benzonia AUTO REPAIR

Van’s Garage, Leland

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville

BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Honor Bank, Honor

HAPPY HOUR

BEACH

Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern, Northport

Frankfort Public Beach & Playground BREWERY

HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

Hop Lot Brewing Co., Suttons Bay

photo by Dave Weidner

GOLF COURSE

Moore Mechanical, Honor

DENTIST

Steve Hall, DDS, Suttons Bay Dental Center

HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

Empire Bluff Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

EVENT

Frankfort 4th of July

HOME HEALTH CARE

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

Benzie Home Health Care, Honor

Instagram: @sundogkennel

HOTEL, INN OR RESORT

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville LOCAL ARTIST/MAKER

Ken Scott Photography, Suttons Bay LOCAL TV PERSON

Natalie Spala, 7&4 News OPTOMETRIST

Edward Scarbrough OD, Scarbrough Family Eyecare, Beulah OUTDOOR DINING

RADIO PERSONALITY

Christal Frost, WTCM 103.5

photo by Allison Jarrell

Hop Lot Brewing Co., Suttons Bay

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Tie: Jessica Paquette DO, Leelanau Family Practice, Suttons Bay Tie: Gerard J. Mahoney DO, Crystal Lake Health Center, Frankfort FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

Justin Keillor, Edward Jones, Benzonia FISHING CHARTER

Tiny Bubbles Charters, Frankfort FLOOR COVERING

Classic Interiors & Design, Beulah

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Wings of Wonder, Empire

PLACE FOR A WEDDING

Inn at Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay

LOCALLY MADE CIDER OR SELTZER

Smackintosh, Tandem Ciders, Suttons Bay PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

Crystal Lake Adventure Sports, Beulah & Frankfort

PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD

The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill, Benzonia PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

Village Cheese Shanty, Leland PLUMBER

Nye Plumbing & Heating, Benzonia REAL ESTATE AGENT

Kari King, Century 21 Northland, Frankfort RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Chris Etc. LLC, Frankfort RESTAURANT

Martha’s Leelanau Table, Suttons Bay SALON

Refuge Salon, Suttons Bay TATTOO ARTIST

PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

The Bookstore, Frankfort

Glen Weber, Glen Arts Studio, Suttons Bay

PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

TAX PREP SERVICE

The Front Porch, Suttons Bay PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

Becky Thatcher Designs, Glen Arbor & Leland

PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

Tractor Supply, Benzonia

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

Honor Onekama Building Supply, Honor

Amy M. Plumstead, Plumstead PC, Frankfort TEACHER

Raquel Huddleston, Benzie Central, Benzonia VETERINARY PRACTICE

Suttons Bay Animal Hospital WINERY

Blustone Vineyards, Lake Leelanau

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Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington ATTORNEY

Carlos Alvarado, Carlos Alvarado Law PC, Ludington

FOOD TRUCK

PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

FRONT LINE WORKER

PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

Brunch Babes, Ludington

Watson Ludington

Eric Soneral, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington

AUTO REPAIR

GOLF COURSE

BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

HAPPY HOUR

BEACH

HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

AUTO DEALER

Manistee Tire Service Safe Harbor Credit Union, Ludington Tie: Ludington State Park Beach Tie: Stearns Park, Ludington BREWERY

Ludington Bay Brewing Co.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, Arcadia TJ’s Pub, Manistee Hopwoods Heating & Cooling Inc., Bear Lake HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

photo courtesy of Snyder's Shoes

Sally Manke, Fiber Artist, Arcadia LOCAL TV PERSON

Adam Bartelmay, 9&10 News OPTOMETRIST

EVENT

Arcadia Daze FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

Ludington Paint and Glass

PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD

The Thai Mango, Ludington PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

Big Al’s Pizza, Manistee

RADIO PERSONALITY

LOCAL ARTIST/MAKER

Blythe A. O’Donnell DDS, High Tech Dental, Manistee

Wags to Wiskers Pet Supply, Ludington

HOME HEALTH CARE

The Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast, Ludington

DENTIST

PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

PLUMBER

HOTEL, INN OR RESORT

Snyder’s Shoes, Manistee

Victoria’s Jewelry, Ludington

Ludington State Park

Munson Home Health, Cadillac

PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

Mariellen’s Hallmark, Ludington

Jennifer L. Branning OD, West Shore Eye Care, Ludington OUTDOOR DINING

Cluck Bucket, Ludington PET/WILDLIFE NONPROFIT

Mason County Mutts, Ludington PLACE FOR A WEDDING

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, Arcadia PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

Book Mark, Ludington

Scholtens Plumbing Inc., Scottville Chris Nicholas, WMOM 102.7 REAL ESTATE AGENT

Casey Tennant, Lighthouse Realty, Manistee RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Steam and Squeegee LLC, Bear Lake RESTAURANT

The Glenwood, Onekama SALON

Amber Nicole Salon, Ludington TATTOO ARTIST

Calvin Kortge, Phoenix Rising Tattoo Studio, Ludington TAX PREP SERVICE

Becky Jankwietz, H&R Block, Manistee VETERINARY PRACTICE

Country Veterinary Clinic, Ludington WINERY

Northern Natural Cider House and Winery, Kaleva

Facebook & Instagram: @PureLudington FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Amanda Overmyer MD, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

Brian J. Matson, Edward Jones, Ludington FISHING CHARTER

FLOOR COVERING

Haglund’s Floor Covering Inc., Manistee

TEACHER

Bryan Morgan, OJ DeJonge Middle School, Ludington

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HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

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Charlevoix & Chain of Lakes ATTORNEY

Christopher T. Turkelson, Turkelson Law Firm PLLC, Charlevoix

GOLF COURSE

PLACE FOR A WEDDING

HAPPY HOUR

PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, Kewadin Dockside Torch Lake, Bellaire

AUTO DEALER

Charlevoix Motors AUTO REPAIR

K&K Heating and Cooling, Elk Rapids

Bellaire Auto Repair BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Alden State Bank, Elk Rapids

HOME HEALTH CARE

Clearwater Home Health Services, Elk Rapids HOTEL, INN OR RESORT

Bellaire Bed & Breakfast

photo by Lindsey Dotson

LOCAL ARTIST/MAKER

Michigan Beach Park, Charlevoix BREWERY

OPTOMETRIST

Tie: Dr. Hufford, Hufford Vision & Eye Care, Elk Rapids Tie: Jon Vanwagnen OD, Charlevoix Eye Center Help From My Friends’ Pet Crisis Center, Bellaire

DENTIST

Brian Rathke DDS, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

Harbor Cafe, Elk Rapids PLUMBER

E. H. Niepoth & Sons Plumbing & Heating Co., Bellaire RADIO PERSONALITY

Terri Ray, KLT 97.5/93.5/96.7 REAL ESTATE AGENT

Steve Parafin, Real Estate One, Charlevoix RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Brady’s Carpet Cleaning, Charlevoix RESTAURANT

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen, Elk Rapids

All Seasons Tax & Accounting Services, Elk Rapids

Rob Joyce, Edward Jones, Bellaire FISHING CHARTER

TEACHER

True North Trout, Boyne City

Jennifer Hall, Lakeland Elementary, Elk Rapids photo by Dave Weidner

FLOOR COVERING

photo courtesy of SCORE

Paddles & Pedals, Bellaire

TAX PREP SERVICE

FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

Andy LaPointe, Traverse Bay Farms, Elk Rapids

Mike’s Glass, Charlevoix

Will Kaufmann, WAM Ink, Charlevoix

Jennifer Shockley MD, Elk Rapids Primary Care

FRONT LINE WORKER

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

TATTOO ARTIST

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Pigs Eatin’ Ribs, Charlevoix

Family Farm & Home, Charlevoix

Hair Works Plus, Bellaire

Elk Rapids Harbor Days

FOOD TRUCK

PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

SALON

EVENT

Harbor Flooring, Elk Rapids

Uniquely North, Bellaire

Cafe Santé, Boyne City

PET/WILDLIFE NONPROFIT

Short’s Brewing Company, Bellaire

PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

LOCALLY MADE CIDER OR SELTZER

Joe Charlevoix, WPBN

BEACH

The Lake House, Charlevoix

PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

LOCAL TV PERSON

Facebook: Downtown Charlevoix

Round Lake Bookstore, Charlevoix

Christine Leader, Michigan Metalsmith, Charlevoix

The Conservancy, Bee Well Mead & Cider, Bellaire

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

Castle Farms, Charlevoix

VETERINARY PRACTICE

Charlevoix Veterinary Hospital OUTDOOR DINING

Dockside Torch Lake, Bellaire

WINERY

Boyne Valley Vineyards, Petoskey

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Kalkaska, Gaylord & Grayling ATTORNEY

FRONT LINE WORKER

PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD

AUTO DEALER

GOLF COURSE

PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

AUTO REPAIR

HAPPY HOUR

PLUMBER

HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

RADIO PERSONALITY

Elliot Blumberg, Blumberg & Blumberg PC, Gaylord Bill Marsh Ford, Kalkaska Tie: Alpine Auto Repair, Gaylord Tie: Fuhrs Grayling Car Care BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

4Front Credit Union, Kalkaska

Kendra Churches RN, Otsego Memorial Hospital, Gaylord

El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, Gaylord

Treetops Resort, Gaylord

Tinker’s Junction, Grayling

Rolling Oak Brewing Co., Grayling

Nate Spencer, South Boardman

Tie: Kalkaska Plumbing & Heating Tie: Quality Plumbing & Mechanical, Gaylord

JC, Q100 94.5/100.3/106.3 REAL ESTATE AGENT

Craig Hinkle, RE/MAX of Grayling

HOME HEALTH CARE

ComForCare, Gaylord

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Bam’s Cleaning Service, Kalkaska

HOTEL, INN OR RESORT

Treetops Resort, Gaylord

RESTAURANT

Trout Town Tavern & Eatery, Kalkaska

Brianna Nelson, Shoot Me Photography, Kalkaska

SALON

LOCALLY MADE CIDER OR SELTZER

TATTOO ARTIST

Timberlie’s Salon Studio, Kalkaska Cara Bear Tattoo, Paragon Ink, Gaylord

Pie Pants, Snowbelt Brewing Co., Gaylord

TAX PREP SERVICE

LOCAL TV PERSON

Joey DeBerardino, 9&10 News

Crawford Accounting & Tax Preparation, Kalkaska

OPTOMETRIST

TEACHER

BEACH

Otsego Lake State Park, Gaylord

Peter Oppermann OD, Gaylord Eye Care Center

Tawni Deike, Forest Area High School, Fife Lake

DENTIST

OUTDOOR DINING

VETERINARY PRACTICE

EVENT

PET/WILDLIFE NONPROFIT

BREWERY

Paddle Hard Brewing, Grayling

Jennifer Malicowski DDS, AuSable Family Dental PC, Gaylord National Trout Festival, Kalkaska FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

Facebook: Alpine Chocolat Haus, Gaylord FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Otsego County Animal Shelter, Gaylord PLACE FOR A WEDDING

Sonshine Barn Wedding & Event Center, Gaylord

Michael Samalik MD, McLaren Northern Michigan - Gaylord Family Practice

PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

Bill Forreider, Edward Jones, Gaylord FISHING CHARTER

Gates Au Sable Lodge, Grayling FLOOR COVERING

Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord Old Spud Warehouse, Gaylord PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

Hogan’s Jewelers, Gaylord

PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

Tractor Supply Co., Gaylord

Hickerson Floor & Tile Haus, Gaylord

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

FOOD TRUCK

PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

Tie: The Dig’s Food Truck, Elmira Tie: Billy Bob’s Boneyard, Kalkaska

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Ray’s BBQ, Brews & Blues, Grayling

Preston Feather, Gaylord

Jay’s Sporting Goods, Gaylord

photo by Dave Weidner

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LOCAL ARTIST/MAKER

HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling

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Petoskey, Harbor Springs & The Straits ATTORNEY

PET/WILDLIFE NONPROFIT

AUTO DEALER

PLACE FOR A WEDDING

AUTO REPAIR

PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

The Law Offices of Daniel J. Harris PC, Petoskey & Harbor Springs

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs Car Care BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

4Front Credit Union, US-131, Petoskey BEACH

Sturgeon Bay Beach, Carp Lake BREWERY

photo by Rachel Haggerty

Dave Kring, Petoskey

McLean and Eakin Bookstore, Petoskey PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

Grandpa Shorter’s, Petoskey WINERY

Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs

Petoskey Brewing

PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

Ward & Eis Gallery, Petoskey PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

Ruff Life Pet Outfitters, Petoskey

DENTIST

Kathryn C. Morley DDS, Indian River Family Dentistry EVENT

HOTEL, INN OR RESORT

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

LOCAL ARTIST/MAKER

PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey Trisha Witty, Painter, Harbor Springs

Pond Hill Farm Fall Fest Weekends, Harbor Springs

Skip’s Petoskey Glass

Bearcub Outfitters, Petoskey PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

Legs Inn, Cross Village

Instagram: @downtownpetoskey

PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

Mim’s Mediterranean Grill, Petoskey

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Todd E. Decker MD, Bayside Family & Sports Medicine, Petoskey

PLUMBER

Ballard’s Plumbing and Heating, Petoskey

FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

Tim Knapp, Edward Jones, Harbor Springs

RADIO PERSONALITY

FISHING CHARTER

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Second Wind Charters, Harbor Springs

Pat Leavy, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate, Petoskey

FLOOR COVERING

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Petoskey Flooring

Two Glass Gents, Petoskey

FOOD TRUCK

RESTAURANT

FRONT LINE WORKER

Emilee Kennedy MSN, Little Traverse Primary Care, Harbor Springs

photo by Allison Jarrell

Happy’s Taco Shop, Petoskey

Tim Nixon, Lite 96.3

Legs Inn, Cross Village SALON

It’s About You Salon, Cheboygan OUTDOOR DINING

The Back Lot, Petoskey

GOLF COURSE

BOYNE Golf, Harbor Springs HAPPY HOUR

The Back Lot, Petoskey HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

LOCALLY MADE CIDER OR SELTZER

Tunnel Vision Hard Cider, Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs

Ballard’s Plumbing and Heating, Petoskey

LOCAL TV PERSON

HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

OPTOMETRIST

Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs

Melissa Smith, 9&10 News Ashley Rossman Eye Care, Petoskey

TATTOO ARTIST

Skinny Ben Dratnol, Ninja Monkey Tattoo, Cheboygan TAX PREP SERVICE

William R. Kanine PC, Petoskey TEACHER

Robin Crane, Concord Academy of Petoskey VETERINARY PRACTICE

Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic, Harbor Springs

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LOCAL TV PERSON

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Traverse City

ATTORNEY

Lawrence R. LaSusa, LaSusa Law Offices PLC, Traverse City AUTO DEALER

Bill Marsh Buick GMC, Traverse City AUTO REPAIR

Car Repairs Inc., Traverse City

FOOD TRUCK

PLACE TO GET GLOBAL FOOD

FRONT LINE WORKER

PLACE TO GET TAKEOUT

Happy’s Taco Shop, Traverse City Munson EVS 3rd Shift Covid Team *The entire Munson COVID team received high praise.* GOLF COURSE

Spanglish, Traverse City

Slabtown Burgers, Traverse City PLUMBER

Roto-Rooter, Traverse City

Bay Meadows Family Golf Course, Traverse City

RADIO PERSONALITY

HAPPY HOUR

REAL ESTATE AGENT

HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

The Little Fleet, Traverse City Team Bob’s, Traverse City HOME HEALTH CARE

Munson Home Health Care, Traverse City

Mikey & Brendan, BOB FM 104.5 Amber Cyman, Real Estate One, Traverse City Love Clean, Traverse City RESTAURANT

Red Ginger, Traverse City

Hotel Indigo, Traverse City HIKING TRAIL OR AREA

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

4Front Credit Union, Hastings Street, Traverse City BEACH

Mission Point Park, Old Mission Peninsula BREWERY

The Filling Station Microbrewery, Traverse City DENTIST

Chad L. Beers DDS, Beers & Stilwill Family Dentistry, Traverse City EVENT

National Cherry Festival, Traverse City FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

Facebook: Grand Traverse 911 FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Glenn Wolff, Traverse City LOCALLY MADE CIDER OR SELTZER

Cinnamon Girl, Left Foot Charley, Traverse City OPTOMETRIST

Edward Scarbrough OD, Scarbrough Family Eye Care, Traverse City OUTDOOR DINING

The Little Fleet, Traverse City PET/WILDLIFE NONPROFIT

Cherryland Humane Society, Traverse City PLACE FOR A WEDDING

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, Traverse City PLACE TO BUY A BOOK

Horizon Books, Traverse City PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

Nifty Things!, Traverse City

Debra Graetz MD, Brookside Family Medicine, Traverse City

PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR

PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS

Andrew Maniaci, TBA Credit Union, Traverse City photo courtesy of SCORE

LOCAL ARTIST/MAKER

FISHING CHARTER

Central Coast Angling, Traverse City FLOOR COVERING

Bay View Flooring, Traverse City

Miner’s North Jewelers, Traverse City Pets Naturally, Traverse City

WINERY

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, Old Mission Peninsula SALON

Studio 415 Salon, Traverse City TATTOO ARTIST

Rex Rector, Blue Heart Tattoo, Traverse City TAX PREP SERVICE

Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth, Traverse City TEACHER

PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS

Chandra Fles, Traverse Heights Elementary, Traverse City

PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR

VETERINARY PRACTICE

Twin Bay Glass, Traverse City Backcountry North, Traverse City

Grand Traverse Veterinary Hospital, Traverse City

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GL AMP. BOODLE. REPEAT. Escape is necessary.

Without it, daily routines become so engrained in our lives we’re never rewarded with the fresh perspectives we need to reevaluate the habits that define us. This is exactly why my wife, Laura, and I find ourselves sailing west from Charlevoix on the Emerald Isle ferry with another couple to camp out on Beaver Island. >

T E X T AND PHOTOS

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most people, there are many reasons to avoid camping.

With the gear, the bugs, the time and the meals, it can quickly become a juggling act of patience, grit and packing skills. So, on this trip, we chose to go glamping—glamorous camping—at Beaver Island Retreat.

Glamping simplifies the entire sleep-under-the-stars experience, and preparing to spend a few nights at the retreat was easy. Packing took 30 minutes.

I didn’t need to sort through a stack of bins in the garage for the right gear or locate the misplaced tarp. “Did you say they have hot showers?” my wife had shouted from the living room.

Beaver Island Retreat is located in the center of the 54-square-mile island, just off the only paved road, King’s Highway. To get to Beaver Island, you either take a two-hour ferry ride or a 30-minute flight from Charlevoix. Once on the island, transportaPrevious spread: tion to the retreat is necessary. You can rent a car or Left: Layla begs for head scratches while Laura bring one on the ferry. We opted to take our own, sips coffee and savors the morning light. which made bringing our dog (welcome at the reRight: Carly and Laura descend Mt. Pisgah at dusk. treat) and paddleboards a breeze.

Below and opposite: A remote retreat takes root The idea for Beaver Island Retreat began when Brian Vaeth and Maria Dal Pra found themselves rejuvenated after a visit to the island and wondering how they could bring that valuable experience to others. “We started coming to the island as visitors, but each time we came, it felt more and more like home,” Maria says as she gives us a tour. She wears dusty work pants and walks the property with pride as she shows us around our new home for the next few days. “We were instantly connected to nature, dark skies and the pure silence. Stress would dissipate the moment we landed, and we knew we had to find a way to make Beaver Island our home.”

Maria’s husband, Brian, joins us while she continues the tour. “This property was the last one we toured on a marathon day of hunting,” Maria recalls. “It was completely overgrown with juniper bushes, there was no driveway and it had sat unused for years.” The property was so overgrown, that the only way to get a good look at it was through aerial photos and parcel maps. Even looking for the water well on the property would have taken weeks of hacking through the brush and undergrowth.

Brian picks up the story as we walk the property while Layla (our dog) explores her new surroundings. “There was clearly something unique and special on this land, and we decided this was where we would plant the stake,” he says. For Brian, Beaver Island Retreat is a full-time job. He oversees

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natural soaps and they adhere to strict composting and recycling practices. Their sustainable business model prioritizes the intrinsic value of the land around them and how they can improve it for future use.

Camping with creature comforts While Brian and Maria accomplished that true getaway feel, they didn’t forget about simple amenities to make the experience comfortable. The retreat blends a remote stay in the woods with the comforts of home, such as laundry facilities and silky soft bedsheets.

Veteran campers and non-campers alike will appreciate the convenience of having everything set up for you upon arrival, with nothing to pack or tear down when you leave.

“We wanted to design an experience where guests could travel light to reduce the logistical barrier of traveling to an island,” Maria says.

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day-to-day operations, which include everything from dismantling the tents each fall to keeping provisions stocked and being available to help whenever a guest needs a hand or has a question. Maria works remotely full-time from the retreat (for another company), yet you’ll still find her busy around the property when she’s signed off for the day. Both are quick to say their dream wouldn’t have been possible without support from Beaver Island locals and businesses that all rely on each other to call this place home.

Once the couple found the perfect parcel of land, they built an experience they wanted to share with the world in one of the most remote places in the Midwest. Safari-style canvas tents are nestled on several acres among pines, cedars, junipers and ferns, with no civilization in sight. What they’ve created at Beaver Island Retreat is much more than a convenient way to camp though; it’s a lesson on how to interact with the landscape in a responsible manner. Brian and Maria take their stewardship of the land seriously—building materials were sourced locally whenever possible; they only use

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worries—either they have it, or you can find it in St. James (the town on Beaver Island), just 15 minutes away.

The brilliance of this retreat is that you have the option to stay secluded or interact with other guests, all at your own choosing.

While there is an emphasis on the remoteness of the retreat, it doesn’t mean you’re sealed off from human interaction. You can choose to hang out in the common area with other travelers, or keep to yourself at your tent site.

Each safari tent is equipped with everything you need for a cozy stay. Brian and Maria put a lot of thought into this 184-squarefoot space, and it’s optimized for comfort. Inside each tent is a bed with a queen-size memory foam mattress, towels, lanterns and rustic furniture. Every tent also has solar lights, flashlights, a Bluetooth speaker and USB charging ports for phones. Since ADA compliance was a priority in their business plan, there is a tent, bathroom and shower stall with wheelchair access.

Bugs? Forget about it. All openings, windows and seams are taken care of to ensure bugs won’t be a problem, and the property is also treated for mosquitos with an all-natural spray.

Every tent site has its own picnic table, hammock and a cushioned love seat on the porch. You also have a private fire pit with unlimited firewood. All of this is situated on a roughly 2,500-square-foot campsite (twice the size required by law) with your neighbor way out of earshot.

Each tent also has a basic kitchen on the porch with a small butane camp stove, cooler, charcoal grill and supplies for cooking (unlimited charcoal and ice are available). There isn’t running water at the tents, but bins are provided to take your dishes to a sink in the common area, which is a two-minute walk from the farthest tent.

You can also choose to cook in the common area’s kitchen—it has spices, a stainless-steel sink and prep table, a refrigerator and more. This building also houses four 8-foot-by-10-foot bathhouses, each with a private toilet, sink and shower.

A log pavilion attached to the common building provides the space to interact with other guests. Here, you’ll also find free WiFi, charging stations and barware to mix drinks. We got to know other couples staying at the facility and even picked up a few tips about places to visit on the island. While a stay at the retreat is a remote experience, for us, the fellowship and storytelling with adventurous strangers under the hand-hewn cedar logs of the pavilion was a welcome part of the trip.

Exploring the island After we get settled in at our campsite, it’s time to explore. The island is laced with dirt roads and clear waters begging for swimmers. (I highly recommend buying a map at the ferry office before you board.)

For a remote island that values the importance of escape, there’s plenty to do depending on the time of year, the weather and how adventurous you’re feeling. With boat rentals, snorkeling, golfing, fishing, biking and canoeing, there’s truly something for everyone.

We decide to grab our paddleboards and explore remote beaches (the island has more than 300 miles of shoreline). On the way to the water, we pass old homesteads and fallow fields that nod to the history of the island. To our surprise, the passengers in every car we pass give us a friendly wave, which we later find out is a Beaver Island tradition.

As we wander the island in search of a spot to begin our paddling excursion, our friends proudly announce we’re finally “boodling.” Boodling is a new phrase to us, and apparently a main pastime on Beaver Island: It simply means to get in your car and drive remote dirt roads with no true destination or goal in mind—sometimes with a cooler full of barley sodas. I can’t think of any place better than Beaver Island to boodle.

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Clockwise: The bar under the pavilion is the perfect spot to unwind and mix drinks; The gang makes fresh tracks in the sand on the northeast side of the island; Celebrating a successful boodle back at camp.

Opposite: Soak in 162 years of history as you climb the spiral staircase to the top of the lighthouse—just watch your step!

Laura leads the way to sunset while sipping a margarita in her favorite tin camping cup.

Our boodle eventually takes us to the northern tip of the island, where we launch our paddleboards and effortlessly glide along the shore looking for shipwrecks (there are several) and savoring the views. As we paddle, we finally find the pace and rhythm that island life demands. We enjoy the silence, admire the schools of carp eating crawfish in the shallows and rejoice at the lack of cell service.

We dive through the warm thermocline into the icy blue water that swirls above the sandy ripples on the lake bottom. As we sunbathe and dry off on our paddleboards, a light breeze scooches us back to the shore from where we launched—a sign that it’s time to head in.

Sunburned and hungry, we make our way back to our safari tents to shower and prepare dinner. The luxury of a hot shower and a proper kitchen while you’re camping cannot be understated, especially when you’re tired or with a significant other.

We grab a few supplies from the main kitchen to cook our meal on our porch. Back at the tent, one of us mixes drinks, the other two prepare dinner and I play with the dog (guilty). I eventually begin grilling as the tips of the cedar trees that line our campsite catch the last few rays of sun.

The sky turns a lustrous shade of violet as the smoke from

venison kabobs wafts from our campsite, and we settle in around the fire.

As stars begin to poke through the purple twilight, we’re treated to a remarkable stargazing experience. There’s almost zero light pollution on the island. So little, in fact, the island is in the process of becoming a certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary—only 14 locations in the world have this designation (including only one other island).

We make plans in the orange glow of the fire to zig-zag our way around the island the following day; there are birding trails to discover, lighthouses to climb, sandy beaches to nap on and cinnamon rolls at Dalwhinnie Bakery to devour.

For visitors, the island is the perfect size. Not so big that you need a whole week to explore it, yet not too small where you feel bored after a few days.

We head to bed grateful for this experience, this place and the industrious spirits who created it. Life on Beaver Island hasn’t changed much in the past few decades, and we hope it never does.

Sam Brown writes from Empire where the land, lakes and people inspire his writing. Tag along with his outdoor pursuits on Instagram @gnarggles.

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WHERE THERE'S SMOKE

An afternoon spent cooking and eating with firefighters—Traverse City style.

Text by David Boylan | Photos by Tony Demin

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MY fascination with and admiration of firefighters goes way back to my youth and has continued into my adult life. Growing up in Royal Oak, we had a station a block from our home, so after school and Saturdays were spent hanging out, waiting for the big rolling doors to open and the excitement to begin—along with the elusive invitation to slide down the fire pole.

What I didn’t know then is that within those walls, great food on a budget was being prepared by my heroes—from gourmet meals to meat and potato basics.

Flash forward to my pursuit of food journalism as a career, and it makes some kind of sense that I would find a way to involve firefighters.

In the course of my career, I’ve had the good fortune to record radio interviews with, and be fed by, firefighters at that station in Royal Oak; in Encinitas, California; and in Traverse City.

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THESE GUYS ARE NATURAL STORYTELLERS WHO ARE QUICK TO LAUGH AND WELCOMED ME TO SHARE A SLICE OF THEIR WORLD WITH OPEN ARMS. by an alarm. My question of, “What do you want us to do while you are gone?” was met, to our surprise and joy, with the captain’s reply, “Throw on a helmet and get in the truck.” It was one of the great thrills of our lives and a memory that will last a lifetime. I like to say I was the first embedded food journalist to go on a run with firefighters. I have no proof to back that up, but it’s a good story nonetheless.

As a food journalist, I’ve found that firefighters offer a unique perspective on cooking and grilling. Fire stations are a home away from home for the first responders who inhabit them, and they function similar to any scenario where a group of men and women with big appetites live under the same roof. Rules, budgets and a pecking order of culinary talent are in place to ensure the team is well fed. Scheduled meals are attempted, but sometimes impossible due to the unpredictable nature of being called into action at a moment’s notice.

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supplies like condiments, pasta, coffee and items that are cheaper when purchased in bulk.

Holidays, birthdays and the like are opportunities to bring the crew together to share a meal. It is also common to have family visit the station to join the firefighters’ table on occasion, and it’s not uncommon to have a dinner with 12–15 people in attendance.

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Opposite: L-R: Firefighter Kenny Davis, Firefighter Nate McKerchie, Capt. Larry Mueller and Firefighter Ty Bajtka (in the foreground) sit down to enjoy a meal together.

Below: L-R: Firefighter Ty Bajtka, Lt. Chris Jackson and Firefighter Steven Rang at the Traverse City fire station.

Northern Michigan summer day. I walked into the station to find some familiar faces and some new ones, and was greeted by the smell of a grill heating up on the back patio. While everyone at the station is expected to take their turn cooking on a regular schedule, those with more culinary aptitude definitely spend more time in the kitchen and over the grill. A very high percentage of firefighters, especially in Traverse City, fish and hunt, which means a plethora of fish and game is available almost year-round from the freezer. They each have their specialties, and I’ll never forget the firefighter who described how his family catches so much walleye each year they have taken to cooking deep fried

meet the crew ...............

CAPT. LARRY MUELLER FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN

Best part of living in TC: Boating and hanging out on the water.

Signature dish at the station: Fish tacos topped with mango habanero salsa bought downtown at American Spoon. ....

LT. CHRIS JACKSON

PLYMOUTH/CANTON, MICHIGAN

Best day on the job so far: Every shift is the best day, especially when you work with the most dedicated and professional men in the business.

Signature dish at the station: Chicken stroganoff with No Yolks noodles. ....

FIREFIGHTER KENNY DAVIS (COOKED THE LUNCH) SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA

Favorite food splurge: Sushi.

Signature dish at the station: Chicken Adobo—a Filipino stew of soy sauce and vinegar with enough garlic to keep vampires away for a two-mile radius. ....

FIREFIGHTER NATE MCKERCHIE BRIMLEY, MICHIGAN

“walleye nuggets” and serving them by the basketful at family gatherings.

The meal I was lucky enough to be a part of on that beautiful summer day was inspired by the produce in season at the time. Local farmers had an abundance of sweet corn and asparagus available days after harvest, and the New York steaks came from Maxbauer’s Meat Market. The polenta was perfect, with a bit of heat provided by poblano peppers that contrasted with the sweetness of the corn. The corn and peppers were grilled as well to bring out the natural sugars and provide extra flavor. The food was quickly devoured by the hungry crew over stories of what fish were biting where in the region.

As a culinary journalist who has had a wide range of fabulous dining experiences, this firehouse meal was right up there with the best I’ve had.

These guys are natural storytellers who are quick to laugh and welcomed me to share a slice of their world with open arms. It also allowed me to immerse myself into the entire fire station meal process, adding dimension to my series of fire station adventures … on a glorious summer afternoon in Traverse City. It was a most excellent day.

David Boylan hosts a radio show called Lick the Plate in Traverse City, Detroit and San Diego and writes a weekly column by the same name. He is also a solar industry executive, surfer and knows his way around the kitchen. lick-the-plate.com

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Three words that describe how you feel after a long shift: I’m going home.

Signature dish at the station: Carbonara and no-bake cookies. ....

FIREFIGHTER ERIC MORAVCIK ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN

Local produce you love best: Anything from a farmers market and Hall’s summer corn.

Signature dish at the station: Firehouse Sloppy Joes and tater tots. ....

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER STEVEN RANG MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN

What people might not know about being a firefighter: The hidden toll the job takes on family and friends.

Signature dish at the station: Steak stir-fry.

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L AV E N D E R FARMS TEXT AND PHOTOS

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The longer I look, the more I see: crisp white flowers dance among darker indigo shades. There’s a constant humming of bees. Drunk and docile on lavender nectar, they lazily bump into one another. A red barn dappled in sunlight. The shimmer of Lake Michigan, peeping into view beyond rolling hills. All around, the scent is earthy but delicate, soothing but, in a way, startling. Because this isn’t a postcard or a perfume bottle. It’s reality right here in Michigan.

When I planned my route, I hoped for this sensory overload. I wanted dirt roads, lush green grass and endless rows of lavender. I spent three days driving through Northern Michigan with a mission: Discover the region’s best lavender farms.

What I really found was a connection with fellow Michiganders, all from totally different backgrounds, who share a love for this special plant: a young mother who taught herself to farm lavender; Texas transplants turned agritourism B&B owners and two finance professionals who looked at an old barn and saw a way to invest in their community.

On the first day of my road trip, I took M-22 north, passing through three of the seven farms I planned to visit and ending at Park Place Hotel in Traverse City. I decided to base myself in TC for the next two days, as it’s a central location between all of the farms. Staying downtown also meant that in the evenings I was within walking distance to restaurants, boutiques and the beach.

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Northern Lavender 3714 N. 19 Rd., Mesick | northernlavender.com U-Pick: Yes | Open to Public: Yes | Products: Yes

The alpacas of Northern Lavender graze within a lavender field.

Opposite: A U-Pick bundle of lavender at Bohemian Lavender.

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My first stop was Northern Lavender, a five-and-a-half-acre farm in Mesick. It’s owned by Andrea McCaherty and her husband, Josh. Andrea’s bubbly personality shined through over email before my arrival: “I’m responding to you from the middle of my lavender field, where I’m letting the alpacas free range between rows while my kids play barefoot in the sand. It’s a good day.” I wanted that kind of day, too.

After I parked in the gravel lot, Andrea came out to meet me, accompanied by her nine rescued alpacas, and the 22 chickens who provide insect control (or in Andrea’s words, act as the alpacas’ “bodyguards”).

Northern Lavender is the newest of the farms I visited, just planted in 2017. It takes about five years for lavender to peak, but even in its youth, it’s beautiful. Wandering the fields, I was surrounded by forest, grazing alpacas and honeybees.

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before. Andrea mused that the months of social distancing and staying at home probably inspired its popularity. The young lavender was patchy, and so I decided not to take any for myself.

Andrea and Josh have big plans for Northern Lavender.

They’re on track to be the first USDA-certified organic lavender farm in Michigan, and the 18th in the country. There are also plans for beehives, weddings and other events (like helicopter tours).

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Bohemian Lavender 8181 S. Shimek Rd., Maple City | facebook.com/boholav U-Pick: Yes | Open to Public: Yes | Products: Yes

Next up was Bohemian Lavender, a short drive off M-22 after snaking along the Lake Michigan coastline. I crested a hill in the long dirt driveway and was met with a view like that of a painting: rows of newly-bloomed lavender leading to a weathered barn, fronted by a bright red tractor.

When Mike and Mary Shimek retired from their teaching jobs, they decided to transform the family farm. Bohemian Lavender was originally a maple woods until the couple cleared it six years ago and planted their first lavender. In 2019, they also cleared the family’s 120-year-old cherry orchard to plant an additional five acres of lavender, and they’re hoping to add a lavender labyrinth in the near future. Today, Bohemian Lavender is home to 1,000 lavender plants in seven varieties.

After chatting in the barn-turned-gift-shop (where soy candles, culinary lavender and Mike’s own metal fish sculptures are for sale), Mike sent me off with a pair of scissors and a rubber band. I walked the aisles between rows of Hidcote, Munstead and Phenomenal lavender varieties, cutting my own bundle.

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Terrazza di Lavanda 1461 N. Eagle Hwy., Lake Leelanau | terlalavender.com U-Pick: Yes (by reservation) Open to Public: No (appointments by reservation) Products: Yes

After hanging my bundle of lavender from the rearview mirror, I reconnected with M-22 and drove to the day’s final stop. Terrazza di Lavanda (nicknamed TerLa) is actually a B&B, located on a secluded 20-plus-acre property on the Leelanau Peninsula. It’s less of a “farm” per se, and more an agricultural immersion, featuring an Italianate garden of lavender overlooking Lake Leelanau (and on a clear day, a view out to Lake Michigan and Pyramid Point).

I parked in the dirt lot and called Roger Rodiek (who owns TerLa with his wife, Elaine, who moved from Texas to Michigan to operate TerLa). Unlike the day’s previous farms, TerLa is more private. It’s only open by appointment, or for special events like sunset viewings, yoga or intimate concerts.

The garden itself is west-facing, which means 10–15

hours of summer sunlight, but hard winters (made harder by the “lake refrigerators”—Roger’s words—on both sides of the peninsula). There are 10 varieties of lavender, about 15 percent of which die off each winter, which means the work here is never done. The positioning also means this is, quite possibly, the best place to catch a sunset in Northern Michigan, surrounded by fragrant lavender as the sun dips below Lake Michigan.

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Lavender on Old Mission Peninsula 2150 Carroll Rd., Traverse City | lavenderoomp.com U-Pick: Only during organized events Open to Public: No Products: Yes

Day two began by waking up at Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City. I then picked up a lavender-infused ‘Sleeping Bear’ latte from Third Coast Bakery en-route to the day’s first stop: Lavender on Old Mission Peninsula.

This farm is tucked away on a dirt road on Old Mission and isn’t open to the public unless during an organized event.

I contacted the farm’s owner, Amy Parker, for permission before my visit. Amy warned me that nobody would be there.

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WHY LAVENDER LOVES MICHIGAN ^ MANY PEOPLE, even Michiganders, aren’t aware of how well lavender grows here. Lavender prefers dry, sandy and stony soils like ours (similar to its native Mediterranean lands). And while it thrives in direct summer sun, it’s also hardy, which is useful during Michigan winters.

Northern Michigan in particular, with its location on the 45th parallel (the same as southern France), offers an ideal climate for lavender. This is for much the same reasons that vineyards thrive here.

I had to time my road trip right because this stunning scenery only lasts a few weeks each year. Lavender season can span from June through August, with each year varying a little. A bit like the fall color season, there are even pronounced differences in bloom times between farms just miles away from each other, as I witnessed on my trip. I corresponded beforehand with the farms' owners for updates on the year’s bloom window, which helped me time my trip correctly.

I learned lavender species angustifolia and intermedia grow best in Michigan’s climate. Within those species, different varieties are chosen for their coldhardiness, scent, oil production, culinary value, blooming period, color and other qualities. Common varieties I found during my road trip included Munstead, Hidcote, Grosso, Melissa and Folgate.

The harvesting style also differed, with larger farms using mechanical equipment and smaller ones harvesting by hand.

Above: Rows of lavender leading to the gift shop at the Secret Garden at Brys Estate. Left: Bundles of drying lavender in a barn at Lavender Hill Farm. Opposite: A bee enjoying one of the many lavender plants at Lavender Hill Farm.

their strength really lies in their lavender products–think essential oils, bath salts and fizzes, and small-batch soaps.

Well, pulling up to the field of 3,000 swaying purple lavender plants, which bloom in full force since they were planted back in 2014, I had to disagree with Amy. It was stunning. Of all the farms I visited, this definitely had the most untamed-feeling. It was flanked by cherry orchards, a vineyard, and wild grapes along the roadside. I didn’t meet another soul during my visit, unless you count the orchestra of bees.

There are plans to expand the farm. A retail space is being built, and Amy hopes to add other botanicals and edibles. Events, like a Veteran’s Day U-Pick, allow the public to enjoy the beauty of Lavender on Old Mission Peninsula.

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Secret Garden at Brys Estate 3309 Blue Water Rd., Traverse City | brysestate.com U-Pick: Yes | Open to Public: Yes | Products: Yes

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shortbread. Katie told me that nine years ago, her parents, who own Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, used to spend their evenings in this little valley with a glass of wine, where the cold air sat and prevented grape growth. In 2011, the mother-daughter duo decided to repurpose the valley by planting lavender.

Now, the plants thrive here. Almost all the lavender is angustifolia, imported from Oregon and Washington. It grows alongside herbs like sage, lemon balm and peppermint, all of which go into the extensive product line. According to Katie, the goal was to “create a place for people to experience peace, to take a minute to soak it all in.”

Bill escorted me on a golf cart tour of the farm (which is offered for $5). As we bumped along the trail, I caught whiffs of each variety of lavender, which are all labeled plot by plot.

Lavender Hill Farm grows 26 varieties of lavender and utilizes each one in products sold in a refurbished 100-yearold barn. Other products are outsourced to local artisans.

“Two hills away we have our cookie maker, and 15 hills

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My final stop of the day, even farther up Old Mission Peninsula, was Harbor View—a rustic yet enterprising establishment.

In 2010, owners Sonja and Bret Richards introduced lavender to their property, which has been a plant nursery since 1993. Harbor View now has nearly five acres of lavender. These fields were unique to other farms I visited due to the smaller aisles between each row. The result was a visually arresting wave of densely packed flowers in various shades of purple.

All of this lavender is harvested by hand—and my visit, which occurred a little later in this particular farm’s bloom window, coincided with the cutting. Walking through the barn, I was surrounded by hundreds of drying bundles of lavender and the encompassing floral fragrance.

Harbor View also operates a small roadside stall, which seems to magically expand once you enter. The walls are lined with more than 50 products, all made from the farm’s lavender (as well as homegrown cherries). I couldn’t help but leave with a few lavender sachets, a lavender-infused blueberry jam and some cherry salsa.

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The third and final day of my road trip was reserved for just one destination: Lavender Hill Farm. At 33 acres and 13,500 plants, I knew it would take the full day to explore.

From my hotel in Traverse City, it took about an hour to reach the farm, passing through Charlevoix’s drawbridge traffic along the way.

I nabbed the last parking spot, thanks to visiting on a sunny July weekend, before meeting up with Rita Robbins and Bill and Erin Mansfield, the joint owners. Rita and Bill worked together in finance before seeing a small lavender farm for sale in 2015. They bought it on a whim—with zero farming experience. Six years later, it’s a wildly successful operation with around 35 employees that has invigorated the local community’s economy.

I spent three days driving through Northern Michigan with a mission: Discover the region’s best lavender farms. What I really found was a connection with fellow Michiganders from totally different backgrounds, all sharing a love for this special plant. away is our syrup guy,” Bill explained in the way only a member of the Northern Michigan community could. The essential oils, however, are made on-site in their own still.

Visitors can also wander the farm or enjoy one of the many events—like Monday movie nights in the barn, distillation and mixology classes, yoga classes in the fields and so much more.

Sarah Bence is a freelance writer and occupational therapist based in Michigan. Follow her travel blog @endlessdistances on Instagram.

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In the six months that we have worked with Tim, our editorial team has come to adore both his graphic design and Tim Hussey in his painting studio. his wicked sense of humor. We also all admit: Tim is the best headline writer we’ve ever met.

Tim’s art resume runs deep—a BA from the Rhode Island School of Design, (including a junior year abroad at Parsons, Paris) and illustrations for the likes of Rolling Stone, GQ and The New York Times. He is also a contemporary painter, exhibiting in galleries in major cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, Nashville, Detroit and New York.

I’ve come to know Tim as one of the most open, supportive and collaborative spirits I’ve ever worked with. Given that and his deep color sense, I decided to pick Tim’s brain for our Northern Moods department. In this section, we present home elements based around a color theme. I felt that the department craved more color inspiration than I (a mere words person) can give it. Tim was game for choosing the colors. When I asked him about the process of choosing them, he wrote this to me: “I sit and think about how those months feel—visually and emotionally.

I think about temperature, foliage and the food and drinks that come around in those months. I also look at my paintings that were done in that time period and consider how the seasons affected my color choices. Once I choose a color, I put it next to the second color and invariably they need adjusting to work with each other.”

This issue’s Northern Moods department showcases Tim’s first color throw-down: Deep blue and hot coral—shades of which he created himself.

Deep blue for water, hot coral for that particular shade of pinky-orange in a summer sunset or in a beach stone that you just can’t resist picking up.

My job then was to sleuth home elements that echo these colors. It was a challenge, but one I enjoyed. See what you think of our collaboration!

And, as always, have fun immersing yourself in the photos and stories of the three gorgeous Northern Michigan homes we cover in this issue.

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SMALL AWNING WINDOWS are most often used as transoms—above doors or other, larger windows. But in this striking take on rustic design in a home on Walloon Lake, architectural designer Frederick Crosley Ball and builder Scott Kennard of Wentworth Builders quilted mullioned awning windows into one glorious windowwall. As Kennard explains: “They perform well as a wall of smaller windows because you can really control the breeze and airflow through the house by opening specific windows to let the hot air out and the cool breeze in. Additionally, they create an interesting pattern and architectural rhythm. Each window creates its own framed story, from the sky to the wooded landscape and the beauty of Walloon Lake.”

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SPEAKING BOTH TO the inspiration behind this bank of windows in a Torch Lake home of his design, as well as to a larger, regional sense, architect Ken Richmond says: “These windows represent a cleaner, bolder, industrial edge to the Northern Michigan cottage vernacular than we are used to seeing.” Richmond finds the roots of that industrial edge in the region’s historic and iconic work buildings. “There is no denying the role boat shops and boatyard sheds, with their huge glass overhead doors, contribute to this style. These building parts add to the depth of the character that uniquely defines our Up North architecture. They contribute to our admirable architectural heritage that makes this place memorable.”

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The Lone Ranger always wore a mask, rode a horse named Silver and shot silver bullets. He never smoked, drank, cussed or shot to kill.

Cue the “William Tell Overture” (the show’s theme music) and a hearty “Hi-Yo, Silver, away!” (the Lone Ranger’s cry as he galloped off on Silver)—this plot has a Northern Michigan twist. From 1911 to 1941, Chief (Charles) Yeager, who was part Native American, and his wife, known as Gram Yeager, ran a boys camp on the shore of Mullett Lake near Cheboygan. The camp was initially called Kee-Mo-Sah-Bee and later renamed Lone Ranger Camp with a masked man logo. Tonto, a man in Native American garb and authentic headdress, was a regular visitor to camp bonfires. The boys, most of whom came from Chicago and Detroit on a train that dropped them literally at the camp gate, were taught upstanding character values. One of the campers was James Jewell, who grew up to be Chief and Gram Yeager’s son-in-law—and also the first drama director for the Lone Ranger radio show. No doubt, Jewell imported the term Kee-Mo-SahBee and many of the camp’s concepts and

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In 1949, Ernie and Vi Walter purchased from the Yeagers 185 feet of Mullett Lake shoreline that had once been a part of the camp and built a large cottage so there would be plenty of room for their own family, plus extended family and friends. Over the course of many summers, the Walter family became close friends with Chief and Gram Yeager. When the Yeagers died, the Walters purchased the remaining 100 feet of the camp property. The Walter family continued summering in the former cottage that Ernie Walter built, which they affectionately referred to as “Ernie’s Hobby,” even after Ernie and Vi passed on. Eventually, the cottage fell to the Walters’ daughters, Jackie Keller and her husband, Paul, and Kathy Smith and her husband, Gates. The two couples made a list of all the upgrades that were needed for the nearly 70-year-old cottage and decided that the time had come to take down the original cottage and build a new one. On their wish list was a high-quality, low-maintenance home large enough to house all the family members and friends that visit over the summer. The new home also had to honor the spirit of Ernie and Vi, as well as, as it turned out, Kathy, who passed away during the initial planning stages. And, of course, it was only fitting that the home include memories of Lone Ranger Camp.

But who to build it? By all accounts, Paul Keller is a perfectionist who doesn’t make a decision until he has researched all the possibilities to find the best option. On his morning runs along the old railroad track that once brought boys to the camp, Paul often passed a newly built home that he admired. One day he stopped and asked a friend who built it.

The friend told him it was Brett Bandi of Bandi Builders. The Kellers and Smiths made sure that Bandi was one of several builders they interviewed for the project, and they were impressed with him from the start. “We really hit it off when we met with him,” Jackie says.

Bandi felt similarly. “They are really nice family people,” he says. “I met their family on various visits and I could tell that family was a major driver for them and that this was going to be a family heirloom cottage and legacy for their kids and grandkids.”

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of Edgewater Design Group, who had been the architect on the Bandi home that Paul first saw. The Keller/Smith family left the meeting with Baldwin convinced that she was the designer to translate their dream into a blueprint. Indeed, the cottage that Baldwin designed for them feels as though it has sat on Mullett Lake since the Camp Kee-Mo-Sah-Bee days. The exterior, clad in stone and lovely cedar-colored shake, is also adorned with a number of traditional cottage details, including rafter tails, embellished gables, white moldings and even a cupola. All that vintage style, however, belies modern, low-maintenance materials including polymer shake and trim, with limestone and granite.

Inside, Baldwin managed to tuck in six bedrooms (including two master suites), an office with a Murphy bed and six full bathrooms. A bonus sleeping area over the garage offers even more room for guests.

“Each room is a little different—everyone got to choose the finishes they wanted, so some of the rooms have barn-wood, some pine, some beams, and there is a mix of paint color,” Baldwin explains. An upstairs living area accommodates the family’s younger generation. She also designed an airy sunroom of glass that brings the outdoors in.

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To enhance the home’s nostalgic feel, Bandi project manager Alex Navidzadeh and the family salvaged elements from the old cottage and repurposed them. They incorporated some of the old cottage’s oak paneling into a barn-style door and made an end table out of the original kitchen countertop. To add a whimsical touch, they embedded Pewabic tiles and stones into some of the showers.

They also salvaged the decaying stone pillars that once marked the entrance to Camp Lone Ranger.

The heart of the home is the first-floor great room with its vaulted ceiling, cedar beams, upperlevel bridge and stone fireplace that reaches to the ceiling. A floor-to-ceiling bank of windows makes the most important view, that of Mullett Lake, front and center. Meanwhile, across the room, hung on a prominent wall, is a blown-up, very old photo of the man who played Tonto at Camp Kee-Mo-Sah-Bee— his placid gaze reminding all who stay at the home to be trusty scouts.

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“We are all about cottage life,” Megan continues. “We love the camaraderie of family campfires, staying up late and playing games, spending time on the lake—and the whole outdoors experience. When it’s chilly, you build a fire…”

Then one summer the extended family had become too large to accommodate everyone at the Quebec cottage at once, and Megan and Melanie felt the end of an era had come. By this time, Megan and her husband, Wade, lived in Texas, and Melanie and her husband, Bob, lived in southern Michigan. They

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“WE ARE ALL ABOUT COTTAGE LIFE,” MEGAN SAYS. “WE LOVE THE CAMARADERIE OF FAMILY CAMPFIRES, STAYING UP LATE AND PLAYING GAMES AND SPENDING TIME ON THE LAKE.” decided to rent a cottage on a lake near Cadillac with their parents—and look at real estate in the area so that they could begin a new cottaging tradition in Northern Michigan. They scouted properties for several days, but nothing felt just right. Then one day, Megan remembers, everyone was gathered on the back porch of their rental cottage and she decided to check Craigslist. A property on Spider Lake outside of Traverse City popped up. They decided to have a look.

Once at the property, the family knew immediately that they’d found the site of their new cottage. Spider Lake had the same wooded, remote feeling that their lake in Quebec had. The property was at the end of an access road, just like the Quebec cottage had been. Add to those features the fact that the property’s sellers were a long-time Spider Lake family who still live on the lake and were hoping to find buyers who appreciated the lake’s cottaging lifestyle. Sold.

Megan describes herself as one who doesn't let grass grow under her feet, so she launched a search for an architect (which included perusing back issues of Northern Home & Cottage!) that ended with the family hiring Joseph Mosey. After Joe asked them for examples of features they wanted, they came back to him with a few basic concepts: They didn’t want a cathedral ceiling in the great room. Instead, they wanted the intimacy of a defined kitchen and living and dining rooms—yet they

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And that kitchen? It had to be laid out precisely to Megan’s specifications—a wish that she credits Joe for taking seriously. “I love to cook and I am very particular about how my kitchen works,” she says. “Joe listened.”

The family was willing to trust Joe on the exterior and the precise layout of the home, only expressing their wish for the home to feel cottagey and fit into the site. The end product, with its mossy-green siding and stone foundation, blends sweetly into its setting. “The house draws its rustic cues from the wooded setting and introduces balance and order amid the randomness of the forest,” Joe explains.

“The design of the house is extremely sitespecific,” he continues. “It follows the lake’s shoreline and the rooms are set up to capture the distinctly different views of the lake. The living

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room looks out to the widest and more public part of the lake, while the screened porch on one side and the master suite on the other have views of more quiet, private coves. The different views unfold and change as you move through the spaces, allowing you to experience the entire amazing site.”

Eric Render and his team at Render Construction built the home. “He is so easy to work with,” Megan says of Eric.

“What we appreciated about him the most was his honesty about the cost.

Even before he’d put one shovel in the ground, he told us that we were over budget and we needed to adjust the plan.

His building team was amazing—such good workers, such nice people. I could sing their praises all day.”

But the greatest gift Eric gave the family was speed. Sadly, John Faulkner was diagnosed with dementia just as construction began in the fall of 2014. The sisters put the push on Eric to finish the job by the summer of 2015. “We wanted to make memories in the cottage with our father while he could still remember,” Megan says. Eric came through, and the family gathered in their new Spider Lake cottage by August. And yes, there were late-night games, canoe and kayak paddles and s’mores built and eaten over the fire—that summer and summers since. For this family, cottaging, the next chapter, continues.

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Fast-forward three decades. Michelle and Doug were making plans to retire and there was no question Portage Lake would be the place. So, when a lot four doors down from the family home went up for sale, Doug and Michelle decided to build their dream home from scratch.

For the design, the couple connected with Doug Leahy of GETA Design in Birmingham, Michigan. “We shared our version of a modern farmhouse with him and we felt like he understood our vision and made it a reality,” Doug May says of Leahy. On the May’s wish list was a clutterfree, clean-lined home that, as Michelle says, lets the lake view “do the talking.” Within that vision, they imagined

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Knowing they were looking for a builder, Doug’s brother introduced them to a family acquaintance, Joel Peterson, owner of J. Peterson Homes. Widely regarded as one of the finest builders on the west side of the state, Peterson traveled to the Mays’ home in Midland to meet with them. The couple hired him and are glad they did, noting how pleasant working with Joel was throughout the process.

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THE MAYS PATTERNED THE IDEA OF HAVING A SPECIAL PLACE TO GATHER AND CHAT (ESPECIALLY WITH THEIR CHILDREN) AFTER STARBUCKS’ COMFORTABLE COFFEEHOUSE CONCEPT.

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The Mays also worked with Missy Walters, owner of Studio M Interiors of Grand Rapids, for the interior colors and finishes, including finding just the right stains for the handsome beams and maple cabinetry, and choosing the kitchen and bathroom tile. TruKitchens, also in Grand Rapids, helped with the kitchen design, which includes twin islands (one for prep, the other for entertaining) topped in double-thick quartz. A built-in footrest for people seated at the counter is a small touch that the Mays say makes the counter-seating much more comfortable. The custom steel hood over the Wolf range, in addition to the steel staircase and the great room and master bedroom fireplaces, all bring industrial elements to the home.

The finished home is everything the Mays wanted and more. Among their favorite features are a paneled (and hidden) door, tucked between the paneled refrigerator and freezer, that leads to a pantry and then to the back hallway—making unloading groceries a breeze. They also love their three-season porch that has powered-nano screens for warm, buggy days, NHC

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The stunning glass wine room, set between the kitchen and the dining room, is another head-turner. The room is mostly outfitted with their wine-finds from the many trips to Napa they’ve taken with good friends.

There’s another spot in this home, however, that is equally important to this family. The enclave is created by four club chairs clustered around a small table tucked in a

corner of the great room. The Mays patterned the idea of having a special place to gather and chat (especially with their children) after Starbucks’ comfortable coffeehouse concept. A friend who is a graphic artist even created a “Maybucks” poster (a takeoff on the Starbucks logo) that now hangs near the enclave. “Some of the greatest conversations have happened in these four chairs over a nice coffee or a great bottle of wine,” Doug says.

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June brings us a bounty of fresh produce.

he sara hardy downtown farmers market in Traverse City had less than 10 vendors when it was taken over by the DDA in 1984. Since then, it’s grown to include more than 115 area farmers, making it one of the three largest markets in the state. Longtime vendors include Altonen Orchards, Buchan's Blueberry Hill, Hall Farms, Forest Garden Organic Farm and Maple Ridge Orchard.

“After a year like 2020, I'm more excited than ever to see new products from old faces,” says DDA Downtown Experience Coordinator Nick Viox. One vendor with new goodies is Modern Bird. Look for blueberry jam muffins, cake-style and stuffed paczki-style doughnuts and everchanging seasonal treats like pies and coffee cakes made with fruits from the market.

In 2020, to help promote social distancing, the DDA launched an online marketplace allowing customers to place orders throughout the week for pick-up on market days instead of walking through the typically crowded lot.

The online market was also offered this winter and was such a success that the DDA plans to operate it year-round in the future.

This summer’s market will continue to offer online shopping, and masks and social distancing will be required for those browsing in-person. “But know that under those masks, our farmers are absolutely smiling and happy to see you,” Nick says.

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What’s new on the menu at three NoMi food trucks.

The Reel Deal Fish & Chips 425 Michigan St., Petoskey 230 Ferry Ave., Charlevoix

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elebrating its one-year anniversary on June 15, The Reel Deal has expanded to a second location at the brand-new Back Lot Beer Garden in Charlevoix (operated by the same group as Petoskey’s Back Lot). The truck’s popular beer-battered Great Lakes whitefish basket is back on the menu, joined by a Great Lakes chowder. “We've worked on this one all winter long, and we've finally got it down to a science,” says co-owner Scott Wiltjer ( Jared Mathers makes up the other half of the team). Scott’s go-to picnic spot for to-go orders: “Pennsylvania Park right downtown.

There's lots of room for people to spread out, picnic tables and plenty of sunshine or shade.” facebook.com/thereeldealfoodtruck

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2021 red hot best restaurant tucked along M-22 in Onekama, sells thousands of its most popular pie each season, each slice bursting with blueberries, cherries and raspberries and crowned with a crumb topping. All of the fruit is locally grown, primarily by Smeltzer Orchard Co. in Frankfort. Restaurant co-owner Donna Ervin bakes most of the pies, though it’s a team effort on busy summer days. “Our old-fashioned dessert tray has anywhere from 10 to 14 desserts daily,” she says. Donna’s favorites: cherry and key lime pie. The Glenwood’s retail store in Manistee, Glenwood Market, also sells the fresh fruit pies.

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that’s battered, fried and covered in Winnie's Brand Tomato Butter (made in TC). Chef Jon’s fave picnic spot: “Head over to the Grand Traverse Commons, swing by Earthen Ales for their amazing craft beer and have a beautiful evening under the water tower.” archiesfresh.com

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I totally understand if you can’t decide which wood-fired pizza to order, so let me recommend Goat Yoga—fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, goat cheese, fig and balsamic glaze—which owner Matt Lucas describes as a “fantastic blend of flavors.” And keep an eye out this summer for a pepperoni pasty that’ll pay homage to the U.P.’s iconic meat pie. While you’re in Marquette, stock up on Smelted’s frozen pizzas, sold at Tadych's EconoFoods, Super One Foods and more area businesses (luckily for us trolls, Matt says they’re looking into statewide distribution). The truck will be rotating between Ore Dock Brewing Co. and Blackrocks Brewery this summer; find the schedule online.

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The Petrie family—brothers Jon and Nick and father Dave—made their food truck debut in June 2018. Their truck is named after Dave’s dad, whose nickname was Archie, and who always wore a bucket hat (the truck’s logo). This season, they’ll be slinging farm-to-table sliders (pulled pork, beefalo, black bean) and savory sides (smoked gouda mac!) outside The Coin Slot. New on the menu: sunchoke arancini with black trumpet mushrooms and tempura asparagus

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Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery Opened in 2020 serving signature beers from Right Brain Brewery and private-label spirits from Les Cheneaux Distillery along with burgers, flatbreads and more. 7452 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.0260 LD • BAR • $$ Horn’s Gaslight Bar Southwestern cuisine. 7300 MAIN ST.,

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sandwiches, sweet potato fries and creative martinis. 6966 MAIN

ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3347 LD • BAR • $$

Island Slice Pizzeria, bakery and ice cream shop. Lo-

cated at the Horse Corral Mall. 7248 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, Jockey Club at the Grand Stand Located on the first tee

Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn Traditional American fare with Jamaican inspiration. 1384 HOBAN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND,

Mulligan’s Inviting pub with steamed littleneck clams, shrimptopped burgers and pasta. 320 NORTH MAIN ST., CHEBOYGAN, 231.627.2459 LD • BAR • $–$$

1874 CADOTTE AVE., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.9212 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

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The Lawn at Stonecliffe A fast casual eatery located at The Inn at Stonecliffe. Some indoor seating and beautiful outdoor seating with views of Mackinac Bridge. 8593 CUDAHY CIR., MACKI-

Original Pancake House Crêpes, waffles, pancakes, om-

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elettes, egg specialties. 4165 MAIN ST., BAY HARBOR, 231.439.9989

The Queens Head Wine pub serving wine, spirits and draft

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Vintage Chophouse/Wine Bar All-American steakhouse

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Vivio’s Northwood Inn Locals love this cozy, rustic, wildlife-

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4531 S. STRAITS HWY., INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.9471 LD • BAR • $-$$

MACKINAC ISLAND & MACKINAW CITY Amigo Burrito Mexican Grill Burritos, tacos and quesadillas made to order. Dine in or carry out. Located in Murray Hotel’s lobby. 7260 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 855.696.8772 LD • $ Cannonball Inn and Catering Burgers, sandwiches, pizza,

ice cream, fried pickles and more. Dine inside or out. Located at historic British Landing. BBQ, hayrides peak season, call for reservations. 7641 BRITISH LANDING RD., MACKINAC ISLAND,

Seabiscuit Café Cozy exposed-brick walled pub in a restored 1880s bank building. Sip a brew and dine on a wonderfully eclectic menu. 7337 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3611 LD • BAR • $-$$

Sushi Grand Mackinac Island’s first and only sushi restaurant opens this year. 1547 CADOTTE AVE., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3331 EXT. 671 LD •BAR • $$-$$$

Tea Room at Fort Mackinac Refreshments with a view of the harbor and Straits of Mackinac. INSIDE FORT MACKINAC, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.6327 BL • BAR • $ •

Yankee Rebel Tavern Warm, casual restaurant highlighting

updated renditions of American culinary classics in a rustic, colonial setting. 1493 ASTOR ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.6249 LD

• BAR • $$

Woods Restaurant Elegant mansion in the island’s interior

Audie’s Chippewa Room—Whitefish prepared six ways by

MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.8255 LD • BAR • $-$$

Knot Just a Bar Contemporary sports and oyster bar 231.439.2770 LD • BAR $$-$$$ •

bon meet tacos & tequila. 7263 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.4066 LD •BAR • $-$$

Island House 1852 Grill Room—Prime rib, chicken, seafood, veal. Ice House BBQ—casual dining, burgers, gourmet

of The Jewel golf course. Sandwiches, salads, full dinner menu.

perched on the Bay Harbor marina. 820 FRONT ST., BAY HARBOR,

Smokey Jose's Water-side restaurant where BBQ and bour-

that offers casual fine dining, extensive wine list and duck pin bowling. 8655 CUDAHY CIR., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3699 LD •

lodge on the Cheboygan River near Mullett Lake specializes in steaks and seafood. Dock space and overnight slips. 8131

BEEBE RD., CHEBOYGAN, 231.625.2919 LD • BAR • $-$$ •

oasis—loud, bustling, with pastas and steaks. 7221 MAIN ST.,

MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3341 BLD • BAR • $$ •

Huron Street Pub & Grill Classic pub food. 7304 MAIN ST.,

906.847.8100 LD • $

Hack-Ma-Tack Inn Classic 1894-era hunting and fishing

The Pink Pony Bar & Grill The island’s entertainment

BAR • $$$

Chef Nicklaus Jaggi along with seasonal Michigan fare. D • BAR • $$ The Family Room—Northwoodsy ambience, Formica tabletops. BLD • BAR • $$ 314 N. NICOLET ST., MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.5744

Darrow’s Family Restaurant '50s-era classic eatery open

seasonally with fresh fish, roast pork and beef, sky-high pies, and other wholesome family fare. 301 LOUVIGNEY ST., MACKINAW

CITY, 231.436.5514 LD • $-$$

Nonna Lisa’s Italian Ristorante Stromboli, chicken parmesan, rosemary salmon, Nutella pizza. 312 S. HURON, MACKINAW

CITY, 231.436.7901 LD • BAR • $-$$

Scalawags Whitefish & Chips Family restaurant with a nautical atmosphere features local whitefish, chowder and, of course, chips. 226 E. CENTRAL AVE., MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.7777 LD • BAR • $-$$

Lucky Bean Coffeehouse Fresh pastries and coffee all day.

CROSS VILLAGE/HARBOR SPRINGS/ PELLSTON/PETOSKEY

Mary’s Bistro Well-rounded menu of bistro fare and the most

Barrel Back Smoked pork tacos, chopped salads, gourmet pizza and pasta, grilled beef tenderloin and more. Over 20 craft beers on tap and signature cocktails. 4069 M-75, WALLOON LAKE,

taps on the island. 7463 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.9911 LD • BAR • $-$$ •

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Mighty Mac Hamburgers Breakfast sandwiches, burgers,

Beards Brewery Pizza, burgers, salads, wings and culinary surprises including pho. 215 E. LAKE ST. PETOSKEY, 231.753.2221

hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and more. Indoor seating or carryout. 7463 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.8039 LD • $

Millie’s on Main Charming soda fountain and grill. 7294 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.9901 LD • $

Mission Point Resort Bistro on the Greens—LD • BAR •

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The Bistro Local favorite for saucer-sized homemade pancakes,

home-cooked comfort food and soups like carrot bisque and chicken ’n’ dumpling. 1900 US-31, PETOSKEY, 231.347.5583 BL • $

$-$$ Round Island Kitchen—Burgers and sandwiches. LD • BAR • $-$$ Chianti—upscale, affordable Italian. D • BAR • $$-$$$ Boxwood Coffeeshop & Cafe—lattes, croissants, wine and grab-and-go food. BLD • BAR • $$ 1 LAKESHORE DRIVE, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3312

Boyne Highlands Main Dining Room—Casual American with Scottish influences. Focus on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.

Seminole Pub. 600 HIGHLANDS DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.3000

Murray Hotel Breakfast buffet of scrambled eggs, home-style

savor this eatery’s upscale menu. 215 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, BEHIND SYMONS GENERAL STORE, 231.347.2981 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

LAND, 855.696.8772 B • $

City Park Grill Hemingway drank at the massive mahogany

potatoes, sausage, bacon and more. 7260 MAIN ST., MACKINAC IS-

Mustang Lounge Traditional bar grub, burgers, dogs, pizza

and an array of great fried munchies. 1485 ASTOR ST., MACKINAC

BLD • BAR • $–$$

Chandler’s Dining inside or on the patio offers two ways to

bar in this casual spot. Scratch cuisine, wood grill, hand-cut steaks, pastas, fresh whitefish, and live entertainment. 432 E.

906.847.0932 LD • $

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Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois Old-World charm, piano

Pancake House Breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, Plath

Cormack’s Deli Award-winning deli featuring fabulous

MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND 906.847.3321 BLD • BAR • $$$ •

7245 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3829 BL • $

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The Culinary North Dam Site Inn With views of the Maple River, this classic family

dining establishment offers a bit of everything plus all-you-caneat chicken dinners. 6705 WOODLAND RD., PELLSTON, 231.539.8851

D • BAR • $$-$$$

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse Up North ambience, two

Rusty Saw North Traditional barbecue. 3459 US31, BRUTUS,

231.529.6574 LD • $$

Sam’s Graces Café & Bakery Artisanal bakery and brick

oven pizzeria. 324 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.489.8278 BL • $

Side Door Saloon Excellent sandwiches, quesadillas, steak,

fireplaces and a view of the lake pair with big steaks, whitefish, ribs and lamb. 11001 DOUGLAS LAKE RD., PELLSTON, 231.539.8588

whitefish and pastas. 1200 N. US-31, PETOSKEY, 231.347.9291 LD

Duffy’s Garage and Grille Pasta, burgers, inventive pizzas.

Small Batch Quiche, inventive breakfast and lunch sandwiches in a creative atmosphere. ​340 STATE ST., HARBOR SPRINGS,

D • BAR • $$$

317 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3663 LD • BAR • $$

The Garden Café Farm-to-plate experience in a historic barn set on a working farm at Pond Hill Farm. Wine tasting from the on-site vineyard. 5699 S. LAKE SHORE DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.3276 L • LIGHT D • BAR • $

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Stafford’s Bay View Inn Gracious 1886 inn with a big veranda, glorious gardens and bay view, American fare. Sun. brunch. 2011 WOODLAND, PETOSKEY, 231347.2771 BLD • $$-$$$

Corner Bistro French-inspired small plates, classic cocktails, wine, beer, Sunday brunch. 102 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.409.7088 LD • BAR • $-$$

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Friske Orchards Cafe Cheerful roadside restaurant features farm-fresh breakfasts, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and a bakery. 10743 US-31 S., ATWOOD, 231.599.2604 BL • $ Lake Street Pub American pub with outdoor patio and firepit, BYO mac ‘n’ cheese, cocktails, 26 beers on tap. 202 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.497.6031 LD • $

Lunch Box Good home cooking and breakfast all the time. 106 E. CAYUGA ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.6678 BL • $

Stafford’s Perry Hotel Circa-1899 hotel with a wraparound

Mico's Torch Riviera The best of Italian and American food.

brews, beautiful views from the Observation Lounge. Pellston Regional Airport. 1395 US-31, PELLSTON, 231.539.8900 LD • BAR

PETOSKEY, 231.347.4000 LD • BAR • $$–$$$

The Muffin Tin Brain-bendingly good muffins, scones and

Jose’s Authentic taqueria with made-to-order Mex. 309 PETOS-

seafood. LD • BAR • $$ Dudley’s Deck—LD • BAR • $$ Chart Room—D • BAR • $$ 102 BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS,

Hoppies Landing Pizzas, grinders, nachos, local fish, specialty • $-$$

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Julienne Tomatoes Fresh sandwiches, comfort food, and homemade pastries like lemon raspberry bars, banana caramel flan. 421 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, 231.439.9250 BL • $ Legs Inn Timber and driftwood landmark set on a bluff above

front porch and killer views of Little Traverse Bay. 100 LEWIS ST.,

Stafford’s Pier Regional cuisine. Pointer Room—fresh 231.526.6201

Tap30 Pourhouse Inventive sliders, award-winning chili, Frito

pie and more along with 30 beers on tap. 422 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9572 LD • BAR • $-$$

Lake Michigan that has been serving Polish and American specialties for the better part of a century. 6425 LAKE SHORE DR.

Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse Casual spot to grab ribs, steak

Mim’s Mediterranean Grill A sunny hangout with home-

Terrace Inn Planked whitefish and housemade desserts in a

(M-119), CROSS VILLAGE, 231.526.2281 LD • BAR • $$

made falafel, kebabs, spinach pie, saganaki and other Greek delights. 1823 US-31 NORTH, PETOSKEY, 231.348.9994 LD • $-$$

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nuts, fantastic nachos, Maurice salad, patty melts. 426 E. MITCH-

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Nancy Kelly's Restaurant Fine dining with a flair. Chef-

prepared gourmet food. Crafted cocktails and a full bar. 230 N.

US-31, PELLSTON, 231.539.7100 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

The New York Restaurant Looks like the East Coast, tastes

like heaven. 101 STATE ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231. 526.1904 D • BAR • $$-$$$

Odawa Casino Resort Sage—Sumptuous fine dining with curried grilled lamb loin, salmon saltimbocca, seared scallops and an extensive wine list. 1760 LEARS RD., PETOSKEY, 877.442.6464 D • BAR • $$-$$$

Old World Cafe European-style breakfast and lunch. 6352 N. LAKESHORE DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6992 BL • $$

Palette Bistro Little Traverse Bay views with casual upscale

dining, outdoor seating and an evolving seasonal menu. Wine bar, weekend brunch and popular happy hour. 321 BAY ST., PETO-

or fresh fish after golf or skiing and catch the game on TV. 50 HIGHLAND PIKE RD., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.7805 D • BAR • $$ Victorian setting. 1549 GLENDALE AVE., PETOSKEY, 231.347.2410 D

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Thai Orchid Cuisine Outstandingly fresh and authentic noodles, curries and salads. 433 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.487.9900 LD • $-$$

Turkey’s Cafe & Pizzeria Special omelettes, bagels, French toast, burgers, pizzas, calzones, and sandwiches—served by friendly folks in a quaint 110-year-old building. 250 E. MAIN ST.,

HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6041 BLD • BAR • $-$$

Vernales Restaurant Chop house, sports bar and wine bar

with patio dining. 3018 M-119, HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.242.4777 LD

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Villa Ristorante Italiano Chianti bottles hang from stucco

12899 CHERRY AVE. RAPID CITY, 231.322.4100 LD • BAR • $$

lunch too. 9110 HELENA RD., ALDEN, 231.676.2040 BL • $

Pelican's Nest Gourmet burgers, smoked ribs, sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts. 5085 SHANTY CREEK RD, BELLAIRE, 231.533.9000 D • BAR $-$$

Provisions Wine Lounge Sommelier curated wines by the

glass and bottle, classic cocktails, Michigan craft beer and small plates. 123 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.2151 LD • BAR • $$

Red Mesa Grill Colorful decor and creative Latin American cuisine with Costa Rican and Argentinean influences punctuate this lively spot. 117 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.0049 LD • BAR • $$ Stiggs Brewery Hand-crafted brews, from-scratch food like whitefish cakes, bourbon chicken sandwich, top sirloin wagyu steak. 112 S. PARK ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.497.6100 LD • BAR $-$$ The Strand at Sommerset Pointe Fresh fish and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Sommerset Pointe Marina and Lake Charlevoix while you dine. 00970 MARINA DR., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.9900 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

Shanty Creek Resort Lakeview—Innovative regional cui-

sine at Shanty Creek Resort. Breakfast, lunch & dinner; The River Bistro—Breakfast buffet, sandwiches, pizzas and 45 regional beers on tap; Arnie’s at the Summit—Breakfast, lunch, (spring-fall); Ivan’s Mountainside Grill—Schuss Village-Pub food. 1 SHANTY CREEK RD. (M-88), BELLAIRE, 800.678.4111 BLD •

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walls and authentic handmade pasta, osso buco and hand-rolled cannoli star. 887 SPRING ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.1440 D • BAR

Short’s Brewing Co. Sip Joe Short’s fabulous brew, and dine

• $$-$$$

ST., BELLAIRE, 231.498.2300 LD • BAR • $-$$

Willow Inspired farm-to-table modern American cuisine with global wine and craft cocktail bar. 129 EAST BAY ST., HARBOR

Terrain Restaurant Honest yet ambitious contemporary

SPRINGS, 231.412.6032 D • BAR • $$-$$$

from the deli menu in a renovated hardware store. 121 N. BRIDGE

American food with a focus on local ingredients. 213 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7301 D • BAR • $$

Toonies Family restaurant serving fresh-cut steaks, local fish,

SKEY, 231.348.3321 LD • BAR • $$-$$$ •

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ribs and some of the biggest pancakes in the north. 216 N.

The Paper Station Fresh, relaxed and inventive foods in-

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Walloon Lake Inn Exceptional culinary skills play out in a

cluding five signature s’mores. 145 E. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.242.4680 LD • BAR • $$

Pierson’s Grille & Spirits Ribs, whitefish, pizza, burgers and

other staples of life. 130 STATE ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.2967

BLD • BAR • $-$$$

Populace Coffee Artisan coffee and tea bar serving European-

Bella Vita Casual fine dining Italian restaurant that utilizes the

freshest ingredients Northern Michigan has to offer whenever possible. 02911 BOYNE CITY RD., BOYNE CITY. 231.582.3341 D • BAR • $$-$$$

Boyne City Taproom Craft beer, wood-fired pizzas, wraps,

style pastries made on site and seasonally inspired lunch offerings. 207 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY 231.489.8336 BL • BAR • $

burgers. 220 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.459.4487 LD • BAR •

Pour Public House Charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, salads,

Boyne Mountain Resort Everett’s Restaurant & Lounge—

soups, bruschetta. 422 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9800 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

Roast & Toast Hip coffeehouse with daily house-made soups, bread, bakery items and salads. On-site coffee roasting. A consistent MyNorth Red Hot Best winner. 309 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.7767 BLD • $

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Elegantly prepared fish and game dishes. BLD • BAR • $-$$$; Eriksen’s—Stunning view of the slopes and menu with Austrian and German touches. BLD • BAR • $-$$; Forty Acre Tavern— American pub fare with an extensive beer list. LD • BAR • $-$$

1 BOYNE MOUNTAIN RD., BOYNE FALLS 855.688.7024

Café Santé Beside Lake Charlevoix featuring bistro classics.

BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.8513 BLD • BAR • $-$$

newly renovated, century-old pine-paneled lakeside lodge. 4178 WEST ST., WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE, 231.535.2999 D • BAR • $$-$$$ • CENTRAL LAKE/CHARLEVOIX/ EAST JORDAN/ELLSWORTH

The Blue Pelican A vintage 1924 inn, home to a genteel front

porch, Carolina-style pulled pork, steaks, seafood and a blend of Down South and Up North hospitality. 2535 M-88, CENTRAL LAKE, 231.544.2583 D • BAR • $$

Bridge Street Taproom Michigan craft brews, beer-friendly

small plates, local charcuterie and bird’s-eye views of the yacht traffic on Round Lake. 202 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3466 LD • BAR • $-$$ •

1 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.8800 BLD • BAR • $-$$ •

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Chive blossom popcorn is an easy, colorful bar snack this month.

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Stacey Brugeman is a Leelanau County-based food and beverage writer and editor. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Saveur, Travel + Leisure, Eater and Denver’s 5280, where she served as Restaurant Critic. Follow her on Instagram @staceybrugeman.

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Chive Blossom Popcorn Makes 12 cups

2 Tablespoons cooking oil ½ cup white popping corn 3 Tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt 8 chive blossoms, petals pulled apart 1. Pour oil into a deep-sided skillet and place over high heat. Add one kernel of popcorn. When it pops, add the remaining kernels and cover the pan.

photo by Dave Weidner / styling by Sarah Peschel

hen my father was a little boy, he saved up enough money from his newspaper route to buy his parents a set of spun aluminum popcorn bowls. At that time, they did not yet own their first television and would spend Sunday nights doing skits or playing jokes—an occasion for which stovetop popcorn was always made. My family owns that set of bowls today and our sons (about the same age my dad was when he bought them) insist on homemade popcorn several times a week. In our case, it makes an appearance in lunch boxes, in soccer bags and—yes—in front of the TV on family movie night. The minute the kernels start exploding as I rattle the pan across the burner, everyone comes running into the kitchen to vote on how to top it.

One of us loves the heat of togarashi, a Japanese spice blend. Another family member prefers the cheesy umami of nutritional yeast flakes. The topping we look forward to all year long, however, is purple chive blossoms.

Every June, when the firmer, straw-like stems of our chive plant start to produce those beautiful lavender-colored flowers, we cook with them. I send one of the kids to the garden to pinch the head of the flower off the stem.

In the kitchen, we use a dry paper towel to flick any dirt off each blossom and then break them into individual petals with our fingers. The colorful, onion-y florets are fabulous sprinkled over eggs, tossed into salad or used to top buttery, salted, stove-cooked popping corn.

This is one take on popcorn that is too precious to be relegated to the kids’ backpacks. My suggestion? Invite a vaccinated friend or two over to the porch and pour them a cocktail to celebrate the start of the summer season.

Then quietly slip them the prettiest bar snack in town.

2. When the kernels start popping, begin sliding the pan back and forth continuously, while keeping it on the heat. When the popping slows to just one pop every 4 or 5 seconds, pour the popped corn into a serving bowl.

3. Turn off the burner but place the hot pan back on the stove and use the residual heat to gently melt the butter in the pan. Pour melted butter over the popcorn, add salt and half of the chive blossoms and toss a few times to incorporate.

4. Divide popcorn into individual bowls and top each serving with the remaining chive blossoms. –S.B.

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The Culinary North The Cantina Tacos and tequila with indoor and outdoor seating.

Live entertainment. 101 VAN PELT PLACE, CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3612 LD • BAR • $-$$

Charlevoix Pizza Company Scratch-made dough, fresh in-

Bennethum’s Northern Inn Fresh eclectic cuisine and updated regional favorites in a cozy Northwoods setting. Creative kids menu, Sun. brunch. 3917 SOUTH OLD 27, GAYLORD, 989.732.9288 LD • BAR • $-$$$

LEELANAU COUNTY 9 Bean Rows Bakery Artisan bakery and farmstead known for French-style breads, croissants and assorted pastries. 9000 E. DUCK LAKE RD., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6658 BL • $

gredients, golden crust, prepared daily. Plus, cheesy bread and wings. 311 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6300 LD • $-$$

Cellar 152 Gourmet meals to take out or eat in, at a wine

East Park Tavern French-influenced American cuisine featur-

• BAR • $-$$

lunch. 102 S. BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2233 BL • $-$$

BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7450 LD • BAR • $$–$$$

Chef Charles’ Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef

Charles Egeler makes gourmet pizzas, Ligurian-style takeout pesto, salads and sandwiches in a classic pizzeria. 147 RIVER ST.,

Art’s Tavern Burgers, whitefish, steaks, Mexican and pizza.

Smelt year-round at this legendary watering hole. 6487 W. WEST-

technique in this specialty food and wine shop. 12853 US-31 N.,

ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.8901 LD • $

Barb’s Bakery House-baked goods famous for cinnamon

That French Place Authentic French crêperie and ice cream

another favorite to start your day! 108 RIVER ST., 231.264.9732

ing prime rib, John Cross Whitefish and specialty cocktails. 307

Esperance Gourmets will adore dishes prepared with dazzling CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.9300 D • $-$$$

shop. 212 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6037 BLD • $

The Front Porch Sit elbow-to-elbow with neighbors for fel-

bar on the Elk River. 152 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.9000 BLD

twists, doughnuts, croissants and more. 112 N. MILL ST., NORTH-

BL • $

Blu Exquisite regional cuisine from chef Randy Chamberlain in an intimate setting on Sleeping Bear Bay. LAKE ST., GLEN ARBOR,

Gates Au Sable Lodge Artful home cooking on the river with

a takeout window for anglers. 471 STEPHAN BRIDGE RD., GRAYLING, 989.348.8462 BLD • BAR • $-$$ •

Grey Gables Restaurant Graceful, intimate, Victorian atmo-

Moose & Stella's Cafe Kalkaska's only dog-themed cafe.

sphere across from the harbor. 308 BELVEDERE AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.9261 D • BAR • $$-$$$

Jordan Inn Victorian B&B with terrific eggs Benedict and crêpe-style pancakes, fresh lunches and European-style dinners by reservation. 288 MAIN ST., EAST JORDAN, 231.536.9906 BLD • BAR • $-$$$

The Landing Restaurant Come by boat or car and watch the

Ironton Ferry motor back and forth while you eat at this newly renovated lakeside fun-food spot on Lake Charlevoix. Beach fries, New England lobster roll, great burgers, BBQ and other fab summertime food. 10231 FERRY RD., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.9036 LD

• BAR • $-$$ •

The Iron Skillet All the classics (corned beef hash and the

Boone Docks Log lodge with roomy deck, shrimp, burgers,

LIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.9778 BLD • $-$$

• $$

The Local All-American breakfast and lunch done better. 145

Boone’s Prime Time Pub Seafood, steaks and burgers in a cozy cabin with a fireplace and a lively, friendly wait staff. 102

beloved smoked brisket) with some fun additions. 524 S. WIL-

AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.498.2190 BL • $$

Michaywé Inn the Woods Casual, Up Northy, with a

lake view, steaks and seafood. 1535 OPAL LAKE RD., GAYLORD,

goods, award-winning pies, hard cider, wine. 10445 N. US-31,

ELLSWORTH, 231.599.3222 L • BAR • $-$$

Scovie’s Gourmet Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and

steaks. 5858 MANITOU BLVD., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.6444 LD • BAR

JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6688 LD • BAR • $$

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse Great burgers, hand-cut fries, Sicilian-style pizza. Curling rink. 172 W. BURDICKVILLE RD.,

The Old Depot 1900s train depot features homestyle burgers, steaks, chops, prime rib, seafood, pies and pastries. 10826 M-32

Cedar City Market Specialty grocery and butchery with local

Rowe Inn A unique fresh and from-scratch dining experience

Royal Farms Boutique farm market with meat pasties, baked

RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9081 LD • BAR • $$ •

989.939.8800 LD • BAR • $–$$

list in a log lodge overlooking the Sturgeon River Valley. The Duck Blind Grille—Casual evening dining. 696 M-32, GAYLORD,

231.588.7351 D • BAR •$$$

231.334.2530 D • BAR • $$$$ •

Doggone good chow. 203 S CEDAR ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.9778 BL

• $-$$

E., JOHANNESBURG, 989.732.3115 BLD • $$

that has stood the test of time. 6303 E. JORDAN RD., ELLSWORTH,

PORT, 231.386.5851 BL • $

The Bluebird A mainstay for locals and boaters since 1927.

Specialties: cinnamon rolls, whitefish, seafood, steak, pasta, creative global feasts during the off-season. Sun. brunch. 102 E.

Pigs Eatin’ Ribs Real smokehouse with mouthwatering BBQ. Weekend breakfast. 1418 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7447 BLD • $-$$

ERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3754 BLD • BAR • $-$$

Flour Pot Bakery Come grab some doughnuts, Danish or

lowship and affordable home-cooked food. 9235 MAIN ST., ELLS-

WORTH, 231.588.2000 BL • $

45th Parallel Cafe Artsy spot with creative breakfast and

Otsego Resort American and international menu, nice wine

989.732.5181 D • BAR • $$

Paddle Hard Brewing A fun-loving community hangout with artisan tacos, pizzas and brews. 227 E. MICHIGAN AVE., GRAYLING, 989.745.6388 LD • BAR • $$

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen Every day’s Mardi Gras at this

MAPLE CITY, 231.228.8869 LD • BAR • $

meats and family and individually sized take-and-bake items.

8974 S. KASSON ST., 231.835.2222 LD • $

The Cove Seafood, steaks and great bar food (don’t miss the Chubby Mary—a bloody Mary with a smoked chub in it!) served up in the heart of Fishtown on the Leland River. 111 W. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9834 LD • BAR • $$-$$$ •

Dick’s Pour House Homemade soups and pies, sandwiches, pizza. 103 W. PHILIP ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.256.9912 LD • BAR • $-$$

BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.7827 LD • $-$$

festive spot, where Cajun, Creole, seafood, sandwiches and big brunches accompany lively zydeco, jazz and blues. 617 AMES ST.,

ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.0530 LD • BAR • $-$$

Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern Rustic family-style roadhouse known for burgers, soups and raspberry pie in season. 7144 N.

Stafford’s Weathervane Local fish, seafood and regional

Shirley’s Café An ultra-friendly, all-homemade oasis. 528 S.

Funistrada Casual trattoria features Italian specialties such

baked goods star here. Dinner is bistro-style comfort food. 111

cuisine in a Hobbit-style Earl Young stone structure with a massive fireplace overlooking the Pine River Channel. 106 PINE RIVER LN., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4311 LD • BAR • $$ •

Terry’s Place Small white-tablecloth eatery with a high tin

ceiling. Try the perch or filet mignon. Mouthwatering. 101 ANTRIM ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2799 D • BAR • $$

Torch Lake Cafe Inventive, ultra-fresh cuisine with sharable

options like the seafood platter with black garlic butter. 4990 US-31 N., CENTRAL LAKE, 231.599.1111 BLD • BAR • $-$$$

Villager Pub A Charlevoix hangout for nearly four decades,

with two distinct sections. The tavern side with its '50s memorabilia and an area with more intimate dining. Known for Great Lakes whitefish, Mexican, ribs and pizza. 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLE-

WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.1210 BLD • $

Spike’s Keg O’ Nails An Up North classic for burgers since

1933. 301 N. JAMES ST., GRAYLING, 989.348.7113 LD • BAR • $

Sugar Bowl Restaurant This vintage 1919 eatery serves

whitefish, prime rib and Greek specialties. 216 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5524 BLD • BAR • $$-$$$

Tap Room 32 Twenty handles of Michigan craft beers and a

menu of modern brew-friendly vittles like truffle fries and Korean beef tacos. 140 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.748.8552 D • $$ The Town Club of Elk Rapids This famous landmark is ap-

preciated for its Friday Night Perch Fry and famous Prime Rib Thursdays. 133 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.9914 LD • BAR • $$

VOIX, 231.547.6925 LD • BAR • $-$$

Treetops Resort, Hunters Grille, & Sports Bar Steak,

ELK RAPIDS/GAYLORD/GRAYLING/ KALKASKA/MANCELONA

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NEW American House Wood Fired Pizza Full-service res-

taurant with Marra Forni wood-fired brick pizza oven. Full menu and traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas made with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh ingredients. 151 RIVER ST., 231.264.6062 LD •

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burgers, ribs, pasta, signature pizza, chicken, fish and glutenfree selections. 3962 WILKINSON RD., GAYLORD, 866.348.5249 BLD

M-22, BETWEEN NORTHPORT AND LELAND, 231.386.9923 LD • BAR • $

as veal saltimbocca and lasagna. 4566 MCFARLANE, MAPLE CITY/ BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900 D • BAR • $$

Garage Bar & Grill BBQ & bar eats are served at this pared-

down watering hole with garage doors & a dog-friendly patio.

108 S WAUKAZOO ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.5511 LD • BAR • $-$$

Hannah’s Stop into Hannah's for cakes, cupcakes, ice cream and gifts from local merchants. 112 E. PHILLIPS ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.994.2068 LD • $

Hearth & Vine Café at Black Star Farms Farm-to-table

menu that pairs with Black Star Farm’s wine, cider and craft cocktails. 10844 E. REVOLD RD., SUTTONS BAY, 231.944.1297 LD •

BAR • $-$$

The Homestead Whiskers Bar & Grill—pizza, wood-grilled ribs, burgers and more. Dine inside and out. D • BAR • $-$$ 1 WOODRIDGE RD. (OFF M-22), GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.5000

Hop Lot Brewing Co. Family-friendly microbrewery with

Trout Town Café Homey fishermen’s spot with sautéed rain-

four-season patio and games serving ribs, tacos, wings and a s’more kit to top it all off. 658 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., SUTTONS

KALKASKA, 231.258.2701 BLD • $

Hang-On Express Thai and Chinese classics. 316 ST. JOSEPH,

bow trout and eggs, pecan-crusted French toast for breakfast; braised brisket and home-roasted turkey for dinner. 306 ELM ST.,

BAY, 231.866.4445 LD • BAR • $-$$ SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.0202 LD • $

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Joe’s Friendly Tavern A rustic, comfy spot with bar food: whitefish, burgers, sandwiches, chili and soup. 11015 FRONT ST., EMPIRE, 231.326.5506 BLD • BAR • $$

Knot Just a Bar Fish and burgers in a modern, beachy pub perched over pretty Omena Bay. 5019 BAY SHORE DR. (M-22), OMENA, 231.386.7393 LD • BAR • $-$$ •

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Leland Lodge Bogey's 19th Hole open for lunch 7 days a week. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 565 PEARL ST., LELAND, 231.256.9848 Little Traverse Inn Old World gastro pub highlights the food and beer of the British Isles. 149 E. HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY. 231.

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Market 22 Deli, pizza, bakery. Eat in or take out. 497 E. HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6422 BLD • BAR • $

Martha’s Leelanau Table A European-style cafe with an em-

phasis on regional cuisine made from scratch. 413 N. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2344 BLD • BAR • $-$$$ NEW Nittolo's Restaurants Two restaurants under one roof.

Nittolo's Pizza: Unique brick-oven pizzas—classic cheese and pepperoni, but also Spanish, Napoli and Greek. Seafood & Social: Ora king salmon, Alaska halibut, Chilean sea bass and more. 104 MAIN ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.994.2400 LD • $$-$$$ North Country Grill & Pub The Boone family keeps the classics (whitefish, prime rib, and yellow perch) while flirting with fondue, fried pickles, Phillys and Cubans. 420 N. ST. JOSEPH

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Lylah’s Sandwiches and salads made to order, homemade

ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.5000 LD • BAR • $$

The Mitten Brewing Co. Small craft brewery featuring ap-

petizers, indoor lounge, covered patio and beer garden. 112 W. NAGANOBA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1101 LD • BAR • $

Now offering curbside service!

New Bohemian Cafe A neighborhood coffee shop and deli, also home to Baia Estate Winery tasting room. 110 S. WAUKAZOO

Order online at spanglishtc.com or call 231-943-1453 to place an order!

Pegtown Station Pizza, subs, burgers, sandwiches, salads

ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1034 BL • $-$$

and breakfast—all done well. 8654 S. MAPLE CITY RD., MAPLE CITY,

231.228.6692 BL • $

Riverfront Pizza & Deli Pizza, sandwiches, soup, salad and daily specials. Lots of desserts. Deck on the Crystal River. 6281 WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3876 LD • $-$$

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Shipwreck Café Fresh, homemade pretzel, Italian herb and

plain buns made daily for made-to-order sandwiches. 11691 S.

LACORE RD., EMPIRE, 231.835.2580 BL • $

Streetside Grille Seafood, burgers, pasta, flatbread pizzas, great beer list and more. 111 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4199 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

The Tribune Ice Cream and Eatery House-cured lox, break-

fast burritos, meatloaf sammies and burgers. 110 E. NAGONABA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1055 BLD • $

Trish’s Dishes Crêpes, omelettes, salads, gourmet sandwiches. 407 E. MAIN ST., LELAND, 231.994.2288 BLD • $ Western Avenue Grill Birch-bark-rustic motif with canoes hung

from the rafters. Pasta, seafood, whitefish and burgers. 6680 WESTERN AVE. (M-109), GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3362 LD • BAR • $$

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Wren Contemporary comfort food and a constantly changing

menu to feature locally sourced ingredients. 303 N. ST. JOSEPH

ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.1175 D • BAR • $$

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The Cooks’ House A sweet little dollhouse of a spot, home to sustainable local cuisine with a French sensibility. 115 WELLINGTON ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8700 LD • $$-$$$

Bradley’s Pub & Grille Burgers, ribs, bluegill, brisket, trout

Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza Specializing in Detroit-style

• BAR • $-$$

113 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.3497 D • $$

Bud’s A reprise of the original Bud’s gas/bait shop is a cool hangout for locals, vacationers and Interlochen students. Try the cappuccinos and monkey bread, burgers and original sandwiches. 3061 M-137, INTERLOCHEN, 231.276.9090 BLD • $

Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties Homemade pasties. 129 S.

Dilbert’s Soups, sandwiches, omelettes and other home cook-

231.947.3700 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

231.275.3005 BLD • $

The Dish Cafe Eclectic menu with creative salads, quesadillas, enormous wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. 108 S. UNION,

and so much more. 10586 US-31, INTERLOCHEN, 231.275.6401 LD

ing served in a homey atmosphere. 11303 US-31, INTERLOCHEN,

Hofbrau Lively cedar-paneled former general store serves locals and Interlochen performers. Steak, seafood, bluegill and barbecue. Sun. brunch. 2784 M-137, INTERLOCHEN, 231.276.6979 LD • BAR • $-$$

Oaky’s Tavern Burgers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches. Friday night

specials. 9205 US-31, INTERLOCHEN, 231.276.6244 LD • BAR • $-$$

OLD MISSION PENINSULA Bad Dog Deli Eat shrimp pizza, pepperoni pesto rolls or fla-

vorful Boar’s Head sandwiches in this peninsula outpost. 14091

CENTER RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.9364 L • $

Boathouse Restaurant Casually elegant spot with great

pizza. Other menu offerings include salads and sandwiches.

UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7821 BLD • $

Dayclub Fine dining experience for the whole family at the

West Bay Beach Holiday Inn Resort. 615 FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.2233 LD • BAR • $

Firefly A dazzling small-plate menu, sushi, steaks and burgs

The Flying Noodle House-made fresh pastas and sauces,

CITY, 231.932.1310 LD • $-$$ •

sandwiches and salads, and a signature brick chicken dish. 136

E. FRONT ST., 231.252.4725 LD • BAR • $$

Folgarelli’s Market & Wine Shop Lunch & dinner (eat here or to go), gourmet groceries, wines imported & local, vast selection of cured meats and cheese. 424 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

231.941.7651 LD • BAR • $-$$

steaks, seafood, large local wine selection. Sunday brunch.

Frenchies Famous Three tables and carryout, offers superb hot sandwiches and espresso drinks. 619 RANDOLPH ST., TRAVERSE

Jolly Pumpkin Wood-fired steaks, fresh fish, and artisan pizzas along with fresh ales crafted on site. 13512 PENINSULA DR.,

Gitche Crisp Cereal Bar A selection of 12 classic cereals,

14039 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4030 D • BAR • $$$$$ •

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4333 LD • BAR • $$

Mission Table Farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal, lo-

cally sourced fare and craft cocktails. 13512 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4222 D • BAR • $-$$ •

Old Mission Tavern Prime rib, fresh fish, pastas and ethnic specials—this lushly landscaped spot hosts two fine-art galleries: Bella Galleria and sculptor/owner Verna Bartnick’s studio.

17015 CENTER RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.7280 LD • BAR • $$

Peninsula Grill Roadhouse with cozy fireplace, wings, burg-

ers, and regional Northern fare. 14091 CENTER RD. TRAVERSE CITY,

231.223.7200 LD • BAR • $$

DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY Amical Friendly French bistro with a bay view, fireplace and street

patio. Prix fixe menu from 4–5:30pm. Sun. brunch. 229 E. FRONT

CITY, 231.944.1228 LD • $

rotating options for milks and toppings, featuring Moomer’s ice cream. Outdoor seating available. 319 EAST FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 646.450.0421 BL • $

The Good Bowl Fast casual Vietnamese. 328 E. FRONT

ST.,TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.2662 LD • BAR $-$$

The Green House Café Sandwiches, soups and salads. 115 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.7687 BL • $

Grand Traverse Pie Co. Exceptional cream and fruit pies,

coffee, baked goods, pot pies, chicken salad and quiche. 525 W. FRONT ST. AND 101 N. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.7437 BL • $ NEW Hexenbelle Serving items like housemade hummus

and flatbread, coconut curry fried rice, chocolate olive oil cake and locally roasted BLK MRKT Coffee. 144 HALL ST., SUITE 107, 231.486.6128 BL • $

Bay Bread Company Bakery with 43 artisanal breads, sandwiches, soups and salads. 601 RANDOLPH ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.

Los Gringo’s Tacos Behind Traverse City's renowned The Dish

lunch sandwiches, pastries, salads, soups and more. 237 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.1000 BL • $-$$

Blue Tractor Cook Shop An Old Town favorite with from-

restaurant, is a food stand with street-side tacos—outdoor seating available. 108 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.2233 D • $

Mackinaw Brewing Co. Nautical-themed brewpub offers

NEW Brasserie Amie A Parisian-style brasserie bistro in downtown TC serving up brunch and dinner. 160 E. FRONT ST.,

Milk & Honey Salads, sandwiches and homemade ice

Brew Café and Bar Hip spot for a drink and light meal before or after performances at the Opera House. 108 E. FRONT ST.,

231.944.1036 LD • BAR • $

Bubba’s Happening Front Street spot with battered mahi and

231.946.5093 BLD • BAR • $$

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.2739 BLD • $

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great house-smoked meats, several styles of beers, tasty charburgers, fish and ribs. 161 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 933.1100

LD • BAR • $$

231.753.3161 LD • BAR • $$

The Red House in Downtown Suttons Bay 231.271.2344 • marthasleelanautable.com

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1116 LD • BAR • $

scratch food. Be sure to check out The Shed next door where you'll find a beer garden and a food truck where sliders are served up hot. 423 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 922.9515 LD • BAR • $-$$

Now open 7 nights a week from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY LD • $

Little Fleet An open-air bar with food trucks. 448 E. FRONT ST.,

Benedict A family-friendly restaurant offering breakfast and

European Style Cafe Serving both indoors and on our patio, and featuring dinner, beer, wine and cocktails.

Dinner Prix Fixe Special 3 Courses • 5:00-6:00 pm • $25

Little G’s Fusion Cuisine Asian and Latin taqueria. 531 W.

ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.8888 LD • BAR • $$-$$$ •

922.8022 BLD • $

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at a sophisticated hotspot on the river. 310 S. CASS ST., TRAVERSE

Mama Lu’s Modern Day Taco Shop Fresh tortillas with a mix

of traditional and modern ingredients at this hip, fun taqueria and bar. 149 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2793 LD • BAR • $$

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cream all made with local ingredients that are natural, GMOfree and organic when possible. 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, FAR M E R S M AR K E T S

Minerva’s In the historic Park Place Hotel. Italian-American

menu, elaborate Sun. brunch. 300 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

chips, burgers, chimis, salads and tacos. 428 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.995.0570 BLD • BAR • $

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The Culinary North Mode’s Bum Steer Classic steakhouse serves tender, well-aged charbroiled Black Angus steaks, seafood, ribs, soup, sandwiches.

Water's Edge Sweet Tooth A charming bakery that special-

Centre Street Café Fine and flavorful sammies, soups, salads and pasta, with daily specials. 1125 CENTRE ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

North Peak Brewing Co. Wood-fired pizzas, seafood, sand-

ST., 231.668.9603 BL • $-$$$

NEW Dancing Donkey Burgers Retro-style burgers, French

125 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.9832 LD • BAR • $$

wiches, microbrewed beer and a jam-packed bar scene. 400 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7325 LD • BAR • $$

izes in pleasing your sweet tooth. All candies and baked goods are made from scratch. Custom orders welcome! 405 S. UNION

White on Rice Sushi and ramen served carry-out or dine-in.

Text or call ahead for orders. 510 W. 14TH ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

231.946.5872 BL • $

fries (with an optional beer-cheese topping), Northwoods sodas, root beer floats. 2658 CROSSING CIRCLE, 231.947.6721 LD • $

231.633.7423 LD • $-$$

sustainable ingredients, from the Moomers ice cream to the burger and the bun. 1108 E. 8TH ST., 231.253.1513 LD • $$

The Filling Station Microbrewery Thin-crusted wood-fired

TRAVERSE CITY–EAST

RAILROAD PL., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8168 LD • BAR • $-$$

Omelette Shoppe Vast array of omelettes, homemade breads and pastries, soup and sandwiches. 124 CASS ST., 231.946.0912,

Bardon’s Wonder Freeze A family-owned Traverse City icon, serving ice cream and sandwiches for more than 50 years. 1100

Food Arabia In the Food Court at the Grand Traverse Mall,

NEW Oakwood Proper Burgers High-quality, locally-sourced,

AND 1209 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0590 BLD • $

Paesano’s Charming spot with cozy booths puts pizza pie on

a pedestal. 447 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.5740 LD • $

Pangea’s Pizza Craft pies, creative toppings and a rooftop

deck and bar. 135 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.9800 LD

• BAR $-$$

Park Street Cafe Fresh-made gourmet sandwiches (breakfast

waffle sandwich!) and other grab-and-go foods. Indoor and outdoor seating. 113 S. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.1747 BL • $ Poppycock’s Fresh seafood, pasta, unique sandwiches and

salads, including vegetarian specialties and award-winning desserts. 128. E. FRONT ST. TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7632 LD • BAR • $-$$

NEW Rad.ish Street Food Featuring gourmet plant-based

cuisines—all farm-to-table, seasonal vegetables and herbs, vegan sushi, housemade tofu and more. 346 E. FRONT ST.,

flatbreads and flavorful house brews revitalize the Depot. 642

E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1044 LD • $

Cottage Café Comfort food, coffee and tea press pots, friendly

service, reasonable prices and famous for all-you-can-eat freshwater perch.472 MUNSON AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.9261 BLD • $-$$

Middle Eastern fare featuring shawarma, hummus, falafel, gyro rice bowls with chicken and lamb, and rose drinks. 3200 W.

SOUTH AIRPORT RD., 929.346.2210 LD • $

Hunan Authentic Chinese eatery that also offers Japanese

cuisine. 1425 S. AIRPORT RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.1388 L (TUESUN) D (FRI-SUN) • $

Cuppa Joe Eastside A locally owned, community-oriented cof-

The Kitchen Salads, wraps, tacos. All to go. 1249 WOODMERE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.8646 BL & EARLY D • $

US-31, N. STE. F, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.3247 BL • $

Tiki Pineapple Tropical café offering eats and treats for ev-

fee shop focusing primarily on curbside and to-go orders. 1990

Don’s Drive-In A ’50s-style diner and drive-in with booths,

burgers, fries, shakes, nostalgic jukebox. 2030 US-31 N., TRAVERSE

eryone, including their famous dairy- and fat-free Dole Whip soft-serve, all made with local ingredients. 1218 S. GARFIELD AVE.,

CITY, 231.938.1860 LD • $

231.421.3868 BL • $

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Aerie—16th-floor pan-

Mulligan’s Pub and Grill Stuffed burgers, extravagant sal-

orama of East Bay and regional fine dining. Music on weekends.

ads and sammies, ribs and whitefish at this year-round establishment at the Crown Golf Club. 2430 W. CROWN DR., TRAVERSE CITY,

La Señorita Bustling Mexican cantina with fajitas, jumbo

Oryana 10th Street Café Locally sourced organic sand-

D • BAR • $$-$$$ Sweetwater American Bistro—BLD • $$ 100 GRAND TRAVERSE BLVD., ACME, 231.534.6000

231.932.2166 LD • BAR • $-$$

wiches, smoothies, coffee, tea and baked goods. 260 E. TENTH

SUITE #2, 231.943.1145, AND 3593 BUNKER HILL RD., WILLIAMSBURG, 231.421.5077 LD • $

margaritas. 2455 N. US-31 S., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.4545 LD • BAR • $

ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.0191 BLD • $-$$

Rare Bird Brewery The likes of pork belly sliders, oysters on

McGee’s No. 72 Gourmet burgers, fries, pizza and other sophisticated bar food. 4341 M-72 E., WILLIAMSBURG, 231.421.8800

Right Brain Brewery Traverse City’s beloved brew pub now at a new location. 225 E. 16TH ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1239

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Mr. C’s Pub and Grill Fine pub food and entrees paired with

231.944.1733 D • BAR • $-$$$

excellent wines and craft beers. 9009 M-72 E., WILLIAMSBURG,

Sauce at Incredible Mo’s Artisan pizza, pasta, salad in a kidfriendly atmosphere. 1355 SILVER LAKE CROSSINGS BLVD., GRAWN,

231.267.3300 LD • BAR • $$

231.944.1355 LD •BAR • $-$$

Scalawags Whitefish and Chips Ultra-fresh Great Lakes fish

Randy’s Diner Soups, salads, sandwiches, all-you-can-eat cod. 1120 CARVER ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0789 BLD • $

Sparky's Diner Famous diner with the same great service, food and environment you love, with more exciting options.

Seven Monks Taproom Pair any of 46 beers on tap (includ-

Red Mesa Grill Colorful spot with a fireplace, flights of tequila and Latin American cuisine. 1544 US-31, TRAVERSE CITY,

Taste of India In the Food Court of Grand Traverse Mall, au-

the half shell and great burgers served up alongside great beer.

229 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2053 LD • BAR • $$

Red Ginger Wrap yourself in fresh, sleek surroundings and high-quality Asian fusion cuisine. 237 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

fry. 303 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.933.8700 LD • $

ing European Trappist ales) with your burger, thin crust gourmet pizza, salad or lively sides like sweet potato frites and Scotch egg. 128 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.8410 LD • BAR •

$-$$

Smokehouse Mac Shack Inventive mac ‘n’ cheese to go. 439 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5001 LD • $

Sparks BBQ Smoking up the real thing—pulled pork and

231.938.2773 LD • BAR • $-$$

Reflect Bistro at Cambria Suites Breakfast, dinner and

happy hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 255 MUNSON AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.778.9000 BD • BAR • $-$$$

Smoke and Porter Public House An American smokehouse

1462 W. SOUTH AIRPORT RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.933.8005 BLD • $$

thentic Indian cuisine: curry, paneer, vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, biriyani, aloo gobi, and side dishes like naan and basmati rice. 3200 W. SOUTH AIRPORT RD., 231.220.9057 LD • $$

Willie’s Rear Full breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers. Counter and table seating. 1315 W. S. AIRPORT RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5506 BL • $

chicken, brisket, ribs and jerky. Don’t miss the BBQ Sundae.

where farm-to-table and whole beast butchery meet the fire pits.

Serving microbrews, wine and liquor. 1752 US-31, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5020 LD • BAR • $-$$$

TRAVERSE CITY–WEST

Slate Prime cuts of beef and the freshest seafood with inspired

The Soup Cup, a MicroSouperie Homemade soups,

Apache Trout Grill Rough-hewn eatery affords a great bay

201 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.633.7800 LD • $-$$

toppings and sides. 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

grilled cheese, Belgian fries. 718 MUNSON AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.7687 L • $

view along with ribs, steak, pasta and salad. 13671 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.7079 LD • BAR • $$ •

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Bourbons 72—Seafood, prime rib and more. 7741 M-72, WILLIAMSBURG, 231.534.8700 D

Harrington’s By the Bay Sunday brunch, seafood, steaks, burgers, sandwiches—with a bay view. 13890 S. WEST BAY SHORE

• BAR • $-$$$

DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.9393 BLD • BAR • $-$$$ •

tive entrees paired with hard cider, microbrews, wine and spirits.

Thai Café Eat in or take out authentic Thai cuisine in a café

atmosphere. 1219 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5166 LD

Jacob's Farm Jacob’s Farm Maze features not only their well-

The Towne Plaza Eclectic American cuisine focusing on local

• $-$$

loved summer and fall activities, but also has become a wedding and event venue with food and bar. 7100 E. TRAVERSE HWY.,

TRAVERSE CITY–SOUTH

PepeNero From-scratch southern Italian cuisine. 700 COTTA-

D • BAR • $$$

Sorellina Authentic Italian pasta, zuppa and insalate. 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912 LD • BAR • $$-$$$ Taproot Cider House Brick oven pizza, great salads, inven300 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2500 LD • BAR • $-$$

ingredients with extensive outdoor seating and a casual atmosphere. 202 E. CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.0900 BLD • BAR

• $-$$$

Thirsty Fish Sports Grille Family-friendly sports bar with seafood, burgers, steaks, pasta and a 600-gallon fish tank. Live music on the patio. 221 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.4157

LD • BAR • $-$$

Warehouse Kitchen & Cork Seasonally inspired farm-to-fork

restaurant inside Hotel Indigo. 263 W. GRANDVIEW PKWY., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0500 BLD • BAR • $-$$$

Agave Mexican Grill Authentic, freshly made Mexican cui-

231.632.6293 LD • BAR • $

GEVIEW DR., STE. 100, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.1960 LD • BAR • $$

sine, daily specials and a full bar. 851 S. GARFIELD, TRAVERSE CITY,

Red Spire Brunch House Classic American fare: breakfast

Bergstrom's Burgers Made from scratch burgers and sides, rotating specials each week. 905 S. US-31, 231.252.4048 LD • $

Sleder’s Family Tavern Bar fare and entertainment under

Boone’s Long Lake Inn Steaks, prime rib, seafood, daily specials. 7208 SECOR RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.3991 D • BAR • $$

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and lunch all day. 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., STE. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.4648 BL • $$

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The Silver Swan Global fare and killer desserts. 13692 S. WEST

Platte River Inn Classic dining in a casual atmosphere.

Spanglish Authentic, homemade Mexican fare with occasional American accents. 1333 YELLOW DR., TRAVERSE CITY. 231.943.1453

BLD • BAR • $-$$

BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0203 LD • $

BLD • $

Steaks, Italian, Mexican. 10921 MAIN ST., HONOR, 231.227.1200

The Cabbage Shed Suds, and superb eats like seared scallops, rack of lamb and Ritz-crusted walleye. 198 FRANKFORT AVE.,

The Roadhouse Traditional Mexican cuisine with a cool

Conundrum Cafe Light lunch fare, Hawaiian shave ice and

cantina atmosphere. 1058 MICHIGAN AVE., (US-31), BENZONIA,

ELBERTA, 231.352.9843 D • $-$$ •

alcohol available to purchase. 603 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA,

Sugar 2 Salt This brunch spot (known as S2S) shakes up the same ol' same ol' with dishes like duck (yes, for breakfast) and everything served up with seasonal produce. 1371 GRAY DR., STE.

231.882.9631 LD • BAR • $-$$

231.352.8150 BL • $-$$

Ursa Major Bistro Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches. 245 S.

Crescent Bakery Artisanal breads, pies, cheesecakes, and handdecorated cookies. 404 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4611 BL • $

TC Italian In the Cherryland Center, TC Italian creates from-

CADILLAC

300, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.492.4616 B • $-$$

scratch salad dressings, country French bread pizzas and delish lasagna. 1752 S. GARFIELD AVE., 231.631.8745 LD • $$$

Trattoria Stella Hip locally sourced fare with an Italian accent.

1200 W. ELEVENTH, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.8989 LD • BAR • $$-$$$

BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4250 BLD • $-$$

After 26 Casual eatery dedicated to employing adults with

developmental disabilities and cognitive impairment. 127 W. CASS ST., CADILLAC, 231.468.3526 BLD • $

Blue Heron Cafe Dazzling upscale sandwiches, soups and

The Underground Cheesecake Co. Housemade soups,

salads as well as from-scratch pastries. 304 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC,

800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.492.0382 L • $

Cadillac Grill This lodge–style, car-themed eatery’s cuisine

sandwiches and a huge array of incredibly delish cheesecakes.

West End Tavern Craft cocktails, wood-roasted chicken and

more elevated pub fare served up beside West Bay. 12719 SOUTH

WEST BAYSHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2922 LD • BAR • $$ •

West Side Beverage Offers many varieties of craft beers, sand-

wiches, local fountain sodas, coffee, local wines and now a new deli and pizza counter. 912 W. FRONT ST., 231.947.9312 LD • $

BENZIE, MANISTEE, CADILLAC BENZONIA/BEULAH/HONOR/ LAKE ANN/THOMPSONVILLE The Bread Lady Small-batch artisan-style breads, cookies,

specialty muffins and other dessert treats. Also special orders for cakes of all sizes. 19773 LINWOOD AVE., LAKE ANN, 231.275.2253 BLD • $$

The Cherry Hut Homemade cherry pies, jams, jellies, red-and-

white-clad servers and American-style food. 211 N. MICHIGAN AVE.

(US-31), BEULAH, 231.882.4431 LD • $-$$

Cold Creek Inn Perch, planked whitefish, homemade pizza,

burgers. 185 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5531 LD • BAR •

$-$$

Crystal Mountain Resort Thistle Pub & Grille—Wood-

paneled eatery, continental and Scottish specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$$ Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar—Family Favorites.

BLD • BAR • $-$$ 12500 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN DR., THOMPSONVILLE, 231.946.3585 OR 231.378.2000

Five Shores Brewing Craft brewery with appetizers to share and pressed sandwiches. 163 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4400 LD • BAR • $-$$

Geno’s Sports Bar and Grill Burgers, broasted chicken,

pizza, soups, salads. 14848 THOMPSON AVE., THOMPSONVILLE, 231.378.2554 LD • BAR • $

Hungry Tummy Restaurant Full breakfasts (chicken-fried steak, eggs and gravy ... ), pizza, broasted chicken and more.

226 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5103 BLD • BAR • $-$$

L'Chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and

231.775.5461 BL • $

runs from bar food to fine dining. 7839 E. 46 ½ RD., OVERLOOKING THE ELDORADO GOLF COURSE, CADILLAC, 231.779.3663 LD • BAR • $$ Clam Lake Beer Company 40 craft beers on tap, woodfired pizzas, grilled Angus burgers. 106 MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.6150 BLD • BAR • $-$$

Coyote Crossing Resort Full bar & restaurant with North-

woods décor set on beautiful property in the Manistee National Forest. American fare. Live music. Open six days a week year round. 8593 S. 13 RD., CADILLAC, 231.862.3212 LD • BAR • $$

Evergreen Resort Terrace Room restaurant—Stellar water

and woods views plus American fare, Sun. brunch and sandwiches. BLD • BAR • $$ Curly’s Up North Bar & Grill—Casual bar food in a snug knotty-pine setting. Live entertainment. LD • BAR • $$ 7880 MACKINAW TRAIL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9947

Hermann’s European Cafe Austrian-born master pastry chef

Hermann Suhs creates international cuisine, seasonal specialties and divine desserts in an alpenhaus-style dining room. 214 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9563 LD • BAR • $$

Herraduras Mexican Bar & Grill Authentic dishes like flautas, enchiladas and carnitas, plus shrimp chimis and steaks.

1700 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.4575 LD • BAR • $

Lakeside Charlie’s A fine deck on Lake Mitchell. The hunt

The Fillmore House-crafted burgers, salads and wood-fired piz-

zas (p.m. only), all rich with Michigan ingredients. 318 RIVER ST, MANISTEE, 231.887.4121 LD• BAR • $-$$

The Fusion Asian delights like fiery curries and lettuce wraps

(plus creative cocktails) served in a serene atmosphere on Frankfort’s main drag. 300 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4114 BLD • $–$$ •

The Glenwood Casual dining, almond-battered shrimp and

bleu cheese filet mignon, homemade desserts. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. 4604 MAIN ST., ONEKAMA, 231.889.3734 D • BAR

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Hotel Frankfort Fine dining served up at this in-town inn. 231 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.8090 BLD • $-$$$

L’Chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and

bagels. 318 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.5220 BL • $-$$

Lighthouse Café Robust breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwich-

es, burgers, steak, perch, liver and onions. 735 FRANKFORT AVE.,

ELBERTA, 231.352.5273 BLD • $–$$

Mayfair Tavern Burgers, steaks, fish. 515 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9136 LD • BAR $-$$

North Channel Brewing Co. Watch the action at the draw-

bridge in a refined industrial atmosphere with meats smoked daily and excellent craft beers on tap. 86 WASHINGTON ST., MANISTEE, 231.299.1020 LD • BAR $-$$ •

Papano’s Pizza Traditional pizza pie. 334 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.6700 D • $–$$

Maggie’s Tavern Chili, burgers, steaks, wet burritos and kid selections are served up in a lively 19th-century setting. 523 N.

Stormcloud Brewing Brewing Belgian-inspired ales to pair

Raven Social BBQ plates, burgers, soon-to-be-famous pou-

Taco 'Bout It Mexican Fusion Tavo and Tarrah Hernandez

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MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.1810 LD • BAR • $

tine, house-brewed craft beer. 119 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC,

231.444.6396 LD • BAR • $-$$

FRANKFORT/ELBERTA/ONEKAMA/ MANISTEE/ARCADIA Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club & Restaurant Fresh fish, aged

beef, Mediterranean rack of lamb and an emphasis on local ingredients all served with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.

Lucky Dog Bar and Grille Burgers, smoked wings, brats, sandwiches, craft beer, cocktails. 223 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH,

Birch & Maple Scratch cuisine prepared with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Friendly folks and fab craft cocktails.

The Manitou Whitefish, perch, duck with cherry sauce, ribs,

Blue Fish Kitchen + Bar New American cuisine, tradi-

NORTH SCENIC HWY., HONOR, 231.882.4761 D • BAR • $$-$$$

231.887.4188 LD • BAR $-$$$

Papa J’s Pizzeria & Diner Sparkling diner serving home-

Bungalow Inn This former rustic cabin offers steak, ribs and fish-fry specials, perch. 1100 28TH ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.8000 LD

made dishes and fine pizza pie. Weekend buffets and everyday pizza lunch buffet. 10583 MAIN ST., HONOR, 231.325.7070 BLD • $

FORT, 231.352.4702 LD • BAR • $$

Rock's Landing Eclectic menu combines local ingredients with global influences. Intimate dining, feet from Crystal Lake. 1577

14710 NORTHWOOD HWY., ARCADIA, 231.889.3001 BLD • $-$$$

steaks, seafood. Nine miles north of Frankfort on M-22. 4349

including famous ribs, half-pound burger, Big BLT, Mexican and kids menus. Award-winning Friday fish fry. 415 MAIN ST., FRANK-

club-style restaurant features burgers, aged beef, fish and wild game. 301 S. LAKE MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5332 LD • BAR •

bagels. 274 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5221 BL • $

231.383.4499 LD • BAR • $-$$

Dinghy’s Local favorite for 25 years with house-smoked meats

727 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.399.0399 BLD • BAR • $-$$

tional fare, vegetarian and vegan. 312 RIVER ST., MANISTEE.

• BAR • $-$$

CRYSTAL DR., FRANKFORT, 231.399.0158 D • BAR $$ •

with inventive, smart bistro fare. 303 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.0118 LD • BAR • $-$$

turned their food truck into a restaurant dream-come-true with ultra-fresh tacos on hand-pressed corn tortillas, aguas frescas and tamarind mules. 344 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.887.4441 LD • BAR • $-$$

Timbers Restaurant Family-owned restaurant with steaks,

prime-rib, pasta, whitefish, craft beer, regional wines, gourmet pizza, specialty salads. 5535 M-115, CADILLAC, 231.775.6751 LD • BAR • $-$$

T.J.’s Pub Take a step down from the sloped sidewalk for paninis, Mexican cuisine and pizza below the stately Ramsdell Inn. 399 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.398.9174 LD • BAR • $ Villa Marine Friday fish special. Saturday prime rib. American

cooking. 228 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.5450 LD • $-$$

Yellow Dog Café Fabulous coffee, sandwiches, baked goods.

4850 MAIN ST., ONEKAMA, 231.508.5008 LD • $

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SUMMER SPIRIT

by STACEY BRUGEMAN

This ode to Copper Country puts us in the mood for a heat wave.

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Miner’s Mule

Serves 1 1 ½ ounces Iron Fish Copper Queen Whiskey ¼ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice 4 ounces ginger beer 1 lime wedge for garnish Add ice cubes to a copper mule mug. Pour the whiskey and lime juice into the mug, adding the ginger beer on top. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

photo by Dave Weidner / styling by Sarah Peschel

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uring the mid-1800s, Michigan’s Keweenaw County was the largest producer of copper in the nation. While area mines have long since closed, evidence of this prosperous era can still be found in the opulent copper roof that adorns the Houghton County Courthouse, the intricate sandstone façade of the Calumet fire station, and even in the many souvenir shops that sell all things copper—like this mule mug (at left) we picked up a few years back.

Copper is beloved in the kitchen not only for its good looks, but because it is a great conduit of heat, quickly making hot things hotter and cold things even colder.

That’s why, as summer temperatures rise, many of us dust off our copper mugs and start pouring Moscow Mules.

First popularized by Smirnoff, the drink is historically made with vodka, but we’re fans of the whiskey riff that’s currently being served at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (keweenawmountainlodge.com). The rustic resort recently transferred ownership for the first time since the property was built in 1934, and Julie Blackstone, the new director of food and beverage, pours the ginger beer classic with Copper Queen Whiskey from Iron Fish Distillery (ironfishdistillery.com). Iron Fish owners Richard and Sarah Anderson are originally from the Upper Peninsula.

During a trip home, they learned that vintage bottles of whiskey had been found in the basement of a one-time saloon. The Andersons not only jumped at the chance to resurrect the 1914 recipe, but also to give back to “Copper Country” along the way. Iron Fish now makes charitable contributions to support another architectural gem from yesteryear—the stunning Calumet Theatre.

Stacey Brugeman is a Leelanau County-based food and beverage writer and editor. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Saveur, Travel + Leisure, Eater and Denver’s 5280, where she served as Restaurant Critic. Follow her on Instagram @staceybrugeman.

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Not flexing your mixology muscles tonight?

Here’s what area beverage professionals are drinking right now.

Todd Chinnock of Pour Kitchen and Tap 30 in Petoskey is a fan of Upper Hand’s Dry Kriek. Beers from this Escanaba-based division of Bell’s Brewery haven’t previously been available south of the Mighty Mac, but they recently partnered with lower Michigan distributors to get their suds on downstate shelves.

This sour ale is finished in red-wine barrels, giving it “a delicious little Brettanomyces sort of funk,” says Chinnock, a certified sommelier. upperhandbrewery.com, $9 per bottle

What better way to celebrate our longest days of the year than with a little sunset rosé. Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer, who runs the beverage program at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel, recommends the 2017 Bowers Harbor 2896 Brut Rosé .

With floral pink roses and a cherry blossom nose, this dry, pinot noir sparkler from Old Mission Peninsula is “elegant and classy,” Schweitzer says. –S.B. bowersharbor.com, $45 per bottle

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Outdoors

ISLAND HOPPIN’

by ANDREW VANDRIE

Long Lake is an inland paradise.

photos by Andrew VanDrie

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ith broad swaths of open water, warm sandy shallows and varied underwater geography that support excellent fishing year-round, Long Lake is an inland treasure. Located on the western edge of Grand Traverse County, the sprawling (and aptly named) Long Lake inspires all manner of water recreation. While one could laze at the public beaches of Gilbert or Taylor parks, those with a appetite for adventure (and access to a boat) could opt instead for an afternoon of island hopping.

Boasting a surface area of 4.5 square miles, Long Lake features four islands open to (reasonable) public use. From north to south, the four are Picnic, Long, Fox and South. Both South and Fox islands are owned and managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy as nature preserves. So, pack up, paddle out and enjoy a day of tranquil isolation on Long Lake.

To get on the water, boaters can access one of two public boat launches.

The first is near the north end of the lake at Gilbert Park and the second is a bit farther south at the dead-end of Crescent Shores Road. Those in kayaks, canoes or other non-motorized craft visiting the islands would be well advised to use the Crescent Shores launch, as it’s closer to the islands.

But don’t shove off just yet! Turn this day paddle into a picnic and pick up some local provisions. Build your own deli sandwich at Fresh Coast Market (7270 N. Long Lake

Rd.) or pick up a pizza at Long Lake Grocery (9374 N. Long Lake Rd.) to make that island lunch a real banquet.

Throw in some snacks and adult beverages (Founders’ Green Zebra is fantastic for a hot day), and you may find yourself voluntarily marooned for a few hours.

While on the water, be sure to follow all safety and boating rules. Long Lake can be a busy body of water, especially near the launches as people are accessing and leaving the lake. If you’re in a kayak or canoe, make sure to wear a life jacket—preferably something that’s high-visibility and can be seen from a distance. Stick close to shore to approach the islands before crossing the open water to reach them. Those in motorboats should follow all proper boating safety rules and pay special attention to water depths when nearing island shallows.

While South Island does offer a seasonal dock for access, all other islands do not, so proceed with caution.

Once you arrive at your self-proclaimed private island (at least for the afternoon), take time to explore! Be courteous of the flora and fauna present and use established trails when possible. Scope out a nice overlook, a sandy beach or a cool spot among the trees and indulge in your pre-packed provisions. If you have the time and the energy, hop (OK, paddle or motor) to the adjacent islands. With each island you visit, you can enjoy and discover a little bit more of the gorgeous Long Lake.

Andrew VanDrie writes from Traverse City. vandrieand@gmail.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S MAGAZINE

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Love of the Water

MARITIME ADVENTURE

by ALLISON JARRELL

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hen the north manitou light keepers won the option to acquire the North Manitou Shoal Light (aka the Crib) in 2016, the nonprofit immediately began restoring the 1935 offshore lighthouse with the goal of running tours in five years’ time.

This summer, that dream becomes a reality thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers who, during the first phase of renovations, removed hazardous materials; cleaned, media blasted, primed and painted the exterior; and replaced all glass in the light’s lantern house.

Dan Oginsky, president of the North Manitou Light Keepers Board of Directors, says with the first phase of renovations completed, the light—located in the shallow waters between the Leelanau Peninsula and North Manitou Island— is now largely protected from the elements and safe to visit.

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were slated to begin in June and run through Labor Day, but details were not yet finalized. Oginsky said Crib tours would likely run 2–3 hours, departing by boat from Leland.

Upon reaching the lighthouse, participants would be able to climb a ladder (with a safety harness) onto the deck of the light and explore.

More good news—the light keepers were awarded a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant from the State Historic Preservation Office this year, which will allow them to replace old decking and stop water intrusion and structural damage. Oginsky says after the next phase of renovations is completed—restoring the interior with a kitchen, bathrooms and guest room—the goal will be to offer opportunities to stay in the light overnight and on weekends.

Tours will be available first to North Manitou Light Keepers members. Updates and info on how to become a member can be found online at northmanitoulightkeepers.org.

photo by Dave Weidner

Voyage to the North Manitou Shoal Light this summer.

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Take Heart, Michigan.

When “Financial security from generation to generation” is your wealth management firm’s tagline, you tend to take a long-term view of market performance. You also tend to be optimistic, given that historical market data overwhelmingly favors that mindset—even in the midst of a pandemic.

A profound sense of gratitude helps. Gratitude to the pharmaceutical firms who have produced vaccines in record time; to the many who are visibly fighting the virus day and night at risk to their health; and to the equal number of good people who, beyond the spotlight, are providing products, services and hope to so many. As author Mary Anne Radmacher once said, “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”

With you, and in good measure thanks to you, we will prevail.

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