Anna Faller | Author
Aliens, iPods, and Carl Sagan
March 5, 2022
Jack Cheng didn’t set out to be a children’s book writer. An alumnus of the University of Michigan with a degree in communications and media studies, Cheng worked in copywriting and design—and co-founded a tech startup—before his nightly journaling practice provided …
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Northern Latitudes' Sweet Tart
March 5, 2022
While spring is still a few weeks away, Northern Latitudes Distillery is serving up seasonal flavors by the swig. Open since October 2012, this Lake Leelanau stillhouse features classic and craft drinks alike, and their rotating selection of hand-made hooch is at the center of every script.…
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Pond Hill Farm’s Parm-crusted Grilled Cheese
Feb. 26, 2022
At Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, playtime is the name of the game for adults and kids alike. Founded in 1995 as a family-owned egg and produce stand, the place has since blossomed into a full-blown agritourism park. Visitors can play with the “kids” — pun intended &mda…
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One Night, a Trifecta of Authors
Feb. 12, 2022
On Thursday, Feb. 24, the National Writers Series welcomes esteemed authors Wanda M. Morris, Vanessa Riley, and Honorée Fanonne Jeffers to its virtual stage for a special Black History Month celebration. Featuring each of their buzz-worthy books — “All Her Little Secrets,…
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Archie's Rueben Egg Rolls
Feb. 11, 2022
Archie’s Fresh Food Truck in Traverse City takes eating local to a whole new level — specifically, that of the “Average Joe.” “We want people to know that they don’t have to spend $100 for all-local foods,” says chef Jon Petrie. “These things …
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Hive North’s The Mix
Feb. 5, 2022
Imagine Christine King’s surprise when, on a family trip to Savannah, Georgia, she discovered a mead made in her own backyard. “We couldn’t believe it was from northern Michigan,” she says. “I thought, people need to know about this product!” That revelat…
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Grandmothers of America
Jan. 29, 2022
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the old adage goes. But for Michigan-based photography duo John Hanson and Joey Schultz, beauty lives in the eye of the camera. “I’m a street photographer,” says Schultz. “I find beauty in everybody.”
Contempo…
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Lake Street Bakery’s Buckwheat Crepes
Jan. 29, 2022
Itching to get the heck out of your house? We hear you. Luckily, France — or at least authentic Breton pastries — are only as far away as Boyne City. Owned by classically trained Boulanger Gildas Berrou, Gildas’ Lake Street Bakery has been shamelessly fueling local wanderl…
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Terrain’s Smoked Whitefish Pate
Jan. 22, 2022
Mama knows best when it comes to home-cooking — especially when that mother is Michigan. At Terrain restaurant in Bellaire, “mama food” is the main ingredient. “Our philosophy is all about local terroir, and celebration the [region’s] flavors,” says chef …
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Iron Goat’s Chai Tea Latte
Jan. 15, 2022
In the market for a mid-winter pick-me-up? Iron Goat Coffee in East Jordan has been sating the region’s coffee cravings since it opened its doors in 2019. Featuring Lake Charlevoix Coffee Company beans, Iron Goat’s rotating beverage menu ranges from staff-inspired creations to d…
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Cafe Sante’s Vienna Pancakes
Jan. 15, 2022
Picture it: a breakfast eatery on a sun-washed morning along the Danube. You, with a cappuccino in hand and crepes on your plate. Now imagine that same taste of perfection — but without the pesky time-zone change. Enter Café Sante in Boyne City. Open since 2010, the eatery boas…
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Iron Fish’s Salted Maple Old Fashioned
Jan. 1, 2022
With the end of yet another season, it’s tough not to feel that New Year, new you pressure. But before you swallow that self-help pill, why not treat your tastebuds to something familiar? At Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, cocktails are the cream of their crop. Founded in 2016 …
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The Baklava Shop's Salted Cashew Caramel Baklava
Dec. 18, 2021
The Baklava Shop launched in Lewiston in 2011 for one reason: The community couldn’t get enough of the Prince family’s specialty sweet. “When my kids brought treats to school, [ours] was always baklava,” says shop owner and family matriarch, Georgette. Built ar…
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Brasserie Amie’s Eggnog
Dec. 11, 2021
It’s officially eggnog season, folks, and Brasserie Amie’s traditional prep is putting the store-bought swill to shame. Creamy and light, with just a hint of decadence, this O.G. cocktail recipe has a reputation for changing the minds of even the egg averse. The secret? A scratc…
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Meet the Storyteller behind “Firekeeper’s Daughter”
Dec. 4, 2021
For indigenous author Angeline Boulley, storytelling has become almost second nature. A longtime communication liaison for local tribes, Boulley honed her storytelling skills in fairly demanding medium: writing grant applications for the various Native American tribes with whom she worked. …
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Stella’s Hot Buttered Rum
Dec. 3, 2021
Few things fend off November’s chill quite like a swig of something spiked. For the ultimate internal thaw, cozy up to a cupful of hot buttered rum. With recipes preceding the American revolution, this traditional cocktail is a bar-backed staple, but we suspect none do it more authent…
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Cellar 152’s Brauhaus Pretzel & Beer Cheese
Dec. 3, 2021
There’s something about the dark skies and early nightfall that makes evenings inside sound especially inviting in December. Of course, no proper hidey-hole would be complete without a healthy stash of snacks, and maybe a few libations to boot. That’s where Cellar 152 Pub and Pr…
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Palette Bistro’s Acorn Squash
Nov. 20, 2021
Known for its casual-upscale vibe and built on a foundation of Mediterranean flavor, Palette Bistro’s ever-evolving menu of small plates, brick-oven offerings, and locally sourced ingredients has made the place an Up North foodie find since the region’s WineGuys Restaurant Group…
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What Strange Paradise
Nov. 13, 2021
When asked where he’s from, author and journalist Omar El Akkad doesn’t have a clear-cut answer. Born in Egypt, El Akkad grew up in Qatar before moving to Canada at age 16.
Though he is now a United States citizen, he describes himself as “anchorless.”
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Dancer. Builder. Architect. Poet.
Nov. 13, 2021
For Jennifer Sperry Steinorth (pictured below), art is as much instinct as skill. “Emily Dickinson talks about how she knows a poem when the ‘top of her head comes off,’” says Steinorth, “and I also feel art’s physical effects in my body.”