Anna Faller | Author

Voices Carry Forward on MLK Day

Jan. 17, 2026

Longtime musician and founder of Traverse City nonprofit Building Bridges with Music (BBwM) Jeff Haas was only nine or 10 years old when he first heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attribute the root of human action to love or fear.

Haas believes love is always the right choice, so BB… Read More >>

Supreme Bar Service’s Maple Sea Salt Iced Espresso Martini

Jan. 17, 2026

It’s all about elevated hospitality for Traverse-based mobile bar company Supreme Bar Service, and they’ve reached the beverage peak in their Maple Sea Salt Iced Espresso Martini. Inspired by the richly roasted and herbal notes of a Turkish brew (a nod to their upcoming coffee m… Read More >>

The Dandy’s Quiche Lorraine

Jan. 10, 2026

A dandy is, by definition, a person of impeccable style, and there’s no shortage of good taste at Traverse City’s newest day-dining hotspot, The Dandy, which is owned by the folks behind Red Spire Brunch House. From looks to flavor, the Quiche Lorraine lives up to the restaurant… Read More >>

The Superfoods of Winter: Exploring Year-Round Farmers Markets

Jan. 3, 2026

Finding healthy, locally-grown food—a practice touted for its nutritional benefits, better flavor payoff, and cost efficiency—can feel next to impossible once the open-air stalls have shuttered their tents and the ground is covered in snow.

But never fear: NoMi farmers a… Read More >>

Folklor’s Field Blend Perry

Jan. 3, 2026

It’s always the season to celebrate local terroir at Folklor Wine & Cider in Charlevoix, but we’re taking the New Year’s festivities one step further with a bottle of their newly-released 2024 Field Blend Perry. An effervescent homage to the pomme, this off-dry sparkli… Read More >>

Right Bower’s Bower Breakfast

Dec. 20, 2025

It’s all about the experience at Right Bower Kitchen & Coffee in Traverse City, from the elevated café classics to boutique shopping (featuring Michigan makers!) in their Seven Hills space shared with Old Mission Distilling. A day of local discovery, though, demands tasty f… Read More >>

Welcoming the Winter Solstice: Rituals & Events for the Shortest Day of the Year

Dec. 13, 2025

With the winter solstice quickly approaching, it’s hard not to notice how dark each day feels. Astronomically, this is because the North Pole is nearing its farthest point from the sun. Culturally, though, the winter solstice, also known as Yule (a term with roots in Old Norse), is al… Read More >>

Petoskey Farms' Christmas Coffee Flight

Dec. 13, 2025

There’s nothing like a cozy drink to complement a winter flick—even better if it matches the theme! Enter: the Christmas Movie Night coffee flight at Petoskey Farms. Brewed in homage to a quad of holiday classics (bonus points if you can name them!), this seasonal sip features C… Read More >>

Idyll Farms’ Goata

Dec. 6, 2025

As we settle in for this year’s long winter’s nap, our visions won’t be occupied by dancing sugar plums but decadent wheels of cheese—specifically, the Idyll Goata from Idyll Farms in Northport (which just won a 2025 World Cheese Award!). Each creamy, Gouda-style wed… Read More >>

Embracing the Mocktail Moment

Nov. 29, 2025

It’s no secret that the U.S. has entered a dry spell when it comes to alcohol enjoyment, with factors like health concerns and economic constraints driving consumption down in the last few years.

This increase in teetotalers, however, doesn’t negate the demand for a tast… Read More >>

Lake Ann Brewing’s Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Porter

Nov. 29, 2025

We’re all about finding ways to stay toasty as winter weather arrives, and Lake Ann Brewing Co. is bringing the heat with their Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Porter. A delightfully-drinkable twist on the pub’s OG Platte River Porter, this one-two-punch features the same toasty malts … Read More >>

Suttons Bay Trading Company’s Grill Seasoning

Nov. 22, 2025

Karen and Kimberly Pontius were looking decades—and miles—into the future when they established their spice-blending house, Suttons Bay Trading Company, in 2000. If your next destination is as imminent as dinner, we recommend starting with their top-selling Suttons Bay Grill Sea… Read More >>

Radical Responsibility

Nov. 15, 2025

“Artists have a responsibility to reflect the times that we’re living in,” says northern Michigan artist Jamie John (he/they). “Print-making is entrenched in a radical history. I consider myself to be one of the newer additions to that, and I’m taking up that r… Read More >>

Northern Latitudes Distillery’s Fig Aquavit Martini

Nov. 15, 2025

Your seasonal figgy pudding fix is getting a cheeky makeover this year in the form of Northern Latitudes Distillery’s Fig Aquavit Martini. This drink starts in the Nordic wonderland of Sweden—the homeland of NLD’s distiller, Martin Holst, and gin’s herby cousin, aqua… Read More >>

American Spoon’s Holiday Jam

Nov. 8, 2025

’Tis the season for nostalgic eats, and our latest jam is, well, jam! Specifically, American Spoon’s cult favorite Holiday Jam, which just dropped for the festive season. Brimming with plump pieces of whole fruit, this dazzling gem—made with farm-grown Michigan cherries, c… Read More >>

Nocturnal Bloom Brewing’s Carya Old Fashioned

Nov. 1, 2025

As fall descends, we’ll be sipping the Carya Old Fashioned from Nocturnal Bloom Brewing in Traverse City. Named for a Greek mythological figure who turned into a walnut tree, this riff on the classic cocktail takes the warm and spicy profile of the brewery’s Corvis Brown beer (t… Read More >>

Would the Real Mrs. Stickney Please Stand Up? Setting the Old Mission Ghost Story Straight

Oct. 25, 2025

If you’ve spent any time on Old Mission Peninsula, you’ve no doubt heard of “Genevieve” Stickney, whose sorrowful (and sometimes mischievous) spirit is said to haunt the picturesque estate that Mission Table, Jolly Pumpkin, and the Peninsula Room now occupy—for… Read More >>

Fiddleheads’ Raclette Omelette

Oct. 25, 2025

While you might head to Fiddleheads, an eclectic eatery in Lake Leelanau, for the vibes and on-site vinyl, it’s the savory Raclette Omelette that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and thirds!). Featuring the rich and buttery flavors of Leelanau Cheese raclette—a norther… Read More >>

45 North’s Apple Pie Wine Slushy

Oct. 18, 2025

It’s high time for pie time, and this season, we’ll be enjoying ours in liquid form at 45 North Vineyard and Winery, where the buzzworthy Apple Pie Wine Slushy (and its partnered pumpkin version) are back on the menu! A seasonal twist on the summer frozé, these fall-ified… Read More >>

Simply Sourdough TC’s Cinnamon Rolls

Oct. 11, 2025

Sharing is the name of the game at Simply Sourdough TC in Traverse City, from sharing mindfulness and community connection to sharing wholesome (and gut-healthy!) bread and baked goods. One bite of the Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls, however, and you’ll want the whole batch for yourself! Th… Read More >>