Taste Makers
Little Traverse Inn Gastro Pub
Ghost Supper
Chez Peres
Tasteful
Little Traverse Inn: Gastro Pub
The customer counts at Dilbert‘s
Spud burger/ Railside Bar & Grill
Brewing History
Happy Hog Cafe
Tasteful
Happy Hour
A weekly snapshot of Happy Hours around the region
FireFly
Everyday, open-7 p.m., $1.75 highballs, $2.50 house chardonnay, $2.00 drafts, $1.00 off everything else.
310 Cass St., Traverse City
Fred's
Sunday-Thursday, 3-6 p.m., $1 off all drinks.
422 North 5th St., Roscommon
Lulu's Bistro
Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., $3 wells, $2 off drafts, select $5 wines.
213 N. Bridge St., Bellaire
Boyne River Inn
Everyday, 3-6 p.m., 1/4 off drinks.
229 Water St., Boyne City
Rendezvous Lounge, Odawa Casino
Thursday & Friday, $2.25 domestic drafts, $3.25 well drinks, $3.25 house wine.
1760 Lears Rd., Petoskey
Choice Bits!
Round-the-region snapshots of the dining scene.BOYNE RIVER INN: Family dining with a view of the Boyne River, the "B.R.I.," as it's known locally, serves up everything from sandwiches and salads to burritos and prime rib, and they're open seven days a week.
229 E. Water Street, 231-582-6300.
HERRADURAS MEXICAN BAR & GRILL: Authentic Mexican food is served in both their dining room and sports lounge.
1700 S. Mitchell, Cadillac 231-775-4575.
INN at GREY GABLES : A touch of the gourmet in an historic mansion beside the harbor. The Grey Gables offers steak, prime rib, whitefish specialties and Maine lobster. Also, full bar service, an extensive wine list and light music.
308 Belvedere Avenue, Charlevoix 231- 547-9261.
ELK HARBOR RESTAURANT: With its rustic decor and family-friendly menu, the Elk Harbor Restaurant takes us down memory lane to the classic roadhouses of Northern Michigan’s past. A huge menu begins with hearty breakfasts of steak & eggs, omelettes, pancakes and waffles, proceeding to lunch and dinner with numerous comfort food selections. Look for their daily specials and be sure to save room for the strawberry shortcake.
One-quarter mile south of town at 714 US 31,Elk Rapids 231-264-9201, Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
BETSIE BAY INN: Within this lovely inn are several dining venues. There's Bunty & JoJo's Restaurant which serves casual food, then Tantelle Fine Dining, the Hotspur Pub and two other venues for private parties.
231 Main Street, Frankfort 231-352-8090.
OTSEGO CLUB AT HIDDEN VALLEY:
PONTRASINA RISTORANTE: Named after Gaylord's sister city, Pontresina, in Switzerland, award-winning dining is offered 7 days a week, plus drinks and desserts to complement your gourmet dining experience. In a pretty setting overlooking the Sturgeon River Valley. The menu changes weekly, with delicious accompaniments.
696 M32 East, Gaylord 989-732-5181.
CHESTNUT VALLEY GOLF CLUB: Serving a variety of entrees from fish to ribs for lunch and dinner, Chestnut Valley’s dining room overlooks their well-tended golf course. Cocktails also available.
At the intersection of 1875 Clubhouse Dr., outside of Harbor Springs, 231-526-9100.
MARTHA'S LEELANAU TABLE: Serving breakfast & lunch in this lovely 75 year old home. The menu changes daily and they offer cooking classes as well.
413 St. Joseph's St., Suttons Bay
DIXIE SALOON: This 2-story log restaurant offers delicious food and large portions for a reasonable price, plus nightly dancing.
401 E. Central Avenue, Mackinaw City 231-436-5449.
AMICAL: European bistro with French fare. The menu boasts quiche, gourmet pizza, herb roasted chicken, soups, salads and sinful baked goods. They host the Famous Cookbook Dinner Series.
229 E. Front. Downtown Traverse City 231-941-8888.
Dining
Monday, April 29, 2013
A Move Uptown
Dining
Paul and Brigette Barbas, proprietors of those two restaurants, have opened their new- est endeavor uptown. Make that Uptown. Located just east of downtown TC on Front Street, Uptown opened April 15, and Paul Barbas says they have been pleasantly surprised at the response thus far.
Monday, April 15, 2013
The Rowe Inn
Dining
“There has been a long-standing myth that The Rowe is an old cottage,” Webb says, “but it has always been a restaurant, and the name comes from the Rowes. Wes Westhoven bought the building in 1972, and brought the idea of ‘farm to table’ to Northern Michigan at that time.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Raise a glass to Old Town's new Brewery Ferment
Dining
But if it’s all about the beer at a neighborhood bar, then maybe Brewery Ferment is on to something. The owners of Traverse City’s newest nightspot are hoping that the beers, plus the tavern’s location on Union Street south of Eighth, will make it both a neighborhood success and a draw for those navigating the downtown scene.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Taste Makers
Dining
are a lot of schools of thought when it comes to preparing the Thanksgiving turkey. Many food experts suggest preparing two medium size birds (10 to 12 lbs) versus one large 20-plus pound turkey. Then there is the great stuffing in the bird versus not stuffing the bird debate.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tasteful
Dining
“A stuffed meatball isn’t a meatball anymore. I wanted to go back to what I remember: fresh herbs, pesto, basil, garlic – what’s better?” The answer, as far as he was concerned, was nothing. That’s why the menu at Nonna’s isn’t overrun with ingredients.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Tasteful
Dining
She got a job in the coffee shop at Grand Traverse Resort, and within two years worked her way up to sous chef at Aeyrie, the resort’s restaurant at the top of the tower. That’s where she was working when Waldrup offered her a job as second-in-command at his new operation.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Tasteful
Dining
It was opened earlier this year by Jan Breithaupt and her son Scott, and it’s still going strong even as the leaves turn. It’s true - sweet treats know no season, especially when those treats are yogurt concoctions as good as those being offered at the new Mitten’s Frozen Yogurt Bar in Charlevoix.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tasteful
Dining
But in the years since, their patrons have helped the restaurant evolve. While it still boasts some surprises, the Cedar Rustic Inn now specializes in what some might think of traditional food, such as pot roast and fried chicken, but all expertly prepared.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Taste Makers
Little Traverse Inn Gastro Pub
Dining
Finding authentic “fish and chips” is not always an easy task as there
are lots of “posers” out there. The Little Traverse Inn Gastro Pub
located on the Leelanau Peninsula between Glen Lake and Leland (at the
former North location) offers a signature fish and chips dish prepared
in the English tradition.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Little Traverse Inn: Gastro Pub
Dining
Fish and ChipsFinding authentic “fish and chips” is not always an easy task as there are lots of “posers” out there. The Little Traverse Inn Gastro Pub located on the Leelanau Peninsula betwee
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Petoskey Brews
BREWERS HONE THEIR CRAFT AT BEARDS
Dining
Petoskey is the latest to contribute to Michigan’s growing reputation as “The Great Beer State.” Just six weeks ago Beards Brewery opened on Howard Street in downtown. Later this week, a new venture, Petoskey Brewing, is expected to open in the Old Brewing Building on M-119 (around the corner from La Senorita).
Monday, September 5, 2011
Tastemakers:Tour du Terroir
Dining
In past Epicurean Classic events many visitors looked for an opportunity to explore the region, but classes, dinners and parties filled up the day. This year, however, a Sunday, Sept. 11 bike tour and BBQ will make that exploration possible.
When Mark Dressler started envisioning how the Epicurean Classic would look seven-plus years ago, part of that vision was to incorporate the terroir (tare-wah) of the Grand Traverse Region into the dining event.
In its simplest translation, terroir is French for “land,” but it has come to mean a region the encompasses a specific wine or cuisine.
For the first five years, time prevented an organized tour of the region during the three-day Epicurean Classic. When the Classic’s major sponsor asked that the event be moved to their headquarters in southern Michigan three years ago, the reality of showcasing Northern Michigan’s beauty and bounty went with it.
When Mark Dressler started envisioning how the Epicurean Classic would look seven-plus years ago, part of that vision was to incorporate the terroir (tare-wah) of the Grand Traverse Region into the dining event.
In its simplest translation, terroir is French for “land,” but it has come to mean a region the encompasses a specific wine or cuisine.
For the first five years, time prevented an organized tour of the region during the three-day Epicurean Classic. When the Classic’s major sponsor asked that the event be moved to their headquarters in southern Michigan three years ago, the reality of showcasing Northern Michigan’s beauty and bounty went with it.
Monday, September 5, 2011
A chance meeting led to ownership of Western Avenue Grill.
Dining
Mark and Matt Mattson took a circuitous path to restaurateuring – in particular the ownership of the Western Avenue Grill in Glen Arbor.
The two brothers grew up working in the restaurant industry, starting as busboys, eventually moving up the ladder to the point they were managing restaurants while in college.
They both switched gears after graduating, spending years in the auto industry. But the restaurant industry was in their blood, and they eventually found themselves back in the game with the Peninsula Grill on Old Mission Peninsula.
It was a chance meeting that then led to the pair purchasing the Western Avenue Grill in Glen Arbor. The duo was at a pub watching a football game and rooting for Ohio State (Matt’s alma mater) when they started good-naturedly bantering with another table. Among those patrons was Bill Milks, owner of the Western Avenue Grill.
“He asked us if we’d be interested in owning another restaurant, and we said, ‘No,’” said Mark.
The two brothers grew up working in the restaurant industry, starting as busboys, eventually moving up the ladder to the point they were managing restaurants while in college.
They both switched gears after graduating, spending years in the auto industry. But the restaurant industry was in their blood, and they eventually found themselves back in the game with the Peninsula Grill on Old Mission Peninsula.
It was a chance meeting that then led to the pair purchasing the Western Avenue Grill in Glen Arbor. The duo was at a pub watching a football game and rooting for Ohio State (Matt’s alma mater) when they started good-naturedly bantering with another table. Among those patrons was Bill Milks, owner of the Western Avenue Grill.
“He asked us if we’d be interested in owning another restaurant, and we said, ‘No,’” said Mark.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Epicurean Classic Returns To TC‘s Warehouse DIstrict
Dining
After a three-year hiatus the Epicurean Classic returns home to Traverse City this weekend, September 8-11. The four-day food affair left Traverse City in 2008 when title sponsor, Whirlpool, requested the event take place near its corporate headquarters in Benton Harbor.
“I am excited to see the event return to Traverse City,” said Mark Dressler, founder and organizer. “We ran out of space at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Whirlpool offered their facilities. Their location was close to Chicago so we gave it a try, but this event belongs in Traverse City.”
“I am excited to see the event return to Traverse City,” said Mark Dressler, founder and organizer. “We ran out of space at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Whirlpool offered their facilities. Their location was close to Chicago so we gave it a try, but this event belongs in Traverse City.”
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