Anna Faller | Author
Old Mission Distilling's Soggy Dollar
Aug. 24, 2024
Only good vibes are allowed at Old Mission Distilling on Old Mission Peninsula thanks to their newly-released craft cocktail menu. While you’re drinking in those last days of summer, the Soggy Dollar ($13) makes the perfect pairing. Inspired by the tropical flavors of a swim-up bar, t…
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Faro's Panuzzo
Aug. 17, 2024
What happens when a sandwich meets pizza? The answer is the pocket-shaped panuzzo: an Italian street-food specialty and the answer to our lunchtime cravings! At Faro in Northport, these baked-to-order baddies comprise a cold-fermented sourdough crust—a 72-hour labor of love—cook…
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Brine and Vine's Jalapeno Business Sauerkraut
Aug. 10, 2024
Prepare your tastebuds, readers: We’re about to turn up the heat on your next barbecue! Enter: Brine and Vine’s Jalapeño Business sauerkraut. The brainchild of food industry veterans Matt Vujea and Dan O’Neill, this naturally-crafted condiment was born to up the sta…
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OBrien Vineyards' Vinho Verde
Aug. 10, 2024
It's all about the culture of wine at ŌBrien Vineyards in Traverse City, where Old World inspired flavors collide with northern Michigan’s growing climate. With the dog days of summer in full swing, we’re emulating coastal Portugal, and with it, the heat-beating effervescence of…
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So You Want to Buy an Instrument
Aug. 3, 2024
Rock band Wild Cherry once demanded that we “lay down the boogie and play that funky music.” To do that though, there’s some prep involved. We need instruments, a lesson or two, and maybe even some sound equipment.
Good news: We know where to start. Northern Ex…
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July 27, 2024 We love a drink that can multitask, and Brys Estate’s new Signature Cider is a real flavor flex—in more ways than one! The brainchild of winemaker Coenraad Stassen, this world class wine-meets-cider combo starts with a 50-50 split of Northern Spy and Golden Delicious apples co-f…
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July 20, 2024 There's a little something for everybody at Myrtle & Maude's in Williamsburg. In addition to gorgeous seasonal fruit, this fourth-generation family farm also offers a highly-curated market complete with local products, scratch-baked treats, and eclectic home décor. There are even…
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July 13, 2024 There's something about a bubbly cocktail on a hot summer day that just feels right, and Laurentide Winery’s signature Ruby Sipper wine cocktail ($8) fits the bill. Inspired by the fruity fun of warm-weather staples, like mimosas and slushies, this heat-beating quaff is low ABV and in…
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July 6, 2024 As Traverse City continues to grow, local government officials and the citizens they serve feel the growing pains. Challenges (like the housing shortage), opportunities (like major infrastructure improvements), and pressures (like finite space in the city limits) have all reared their heads…
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July 6, 2024 We're all for a versatile meal in the summer, and the Laab ($12) at Samsara Southeastern Asian Cuisine in Traverse City is about to be your new go-to! This fresh and citrusy chicken salad, which staff has lovingly nicknamed “Laotian ceviche,” features a base of steamed and mince…
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June 29, 2024 The 98th annual National Cherry Festival (NCF) is upon us, and with it, eight nights of live entertainment. The NCF lineup ticks a variety of musical boxes and often features star-studded headliners, some of whom paved their paths to fame from the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage. So, what…
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June 29, 2024 What beats an icy-cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day? How about an adult-ified version with berries, herbs, and a boozy kick? Enter: The Parlor’s Strawberry Basil Lemonade ($13). This quenching cocktail has long been part of the bar’s staple menu, and it tastes like nost…
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June 22, 2024 We all remember the 2010 cronut craze, but have you ever heard of a croffle? This genius little pastry calls for buttery croissant dough baked in a waffle iron, and it’s begging to be stacked with toppings! Quell the mid-morning snackies with a stop into Café Meria in…
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June 15, 2024 "We're wild about rivers…and so much more." That’s the motto of Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA), a “rewilding” nature nonprofit headquartered in Traverse City. Since its formation in 1968, the CRA has expanded across 15 northwest Michigan counties and e…
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June 15, 2024 It’s all about the three C’s at Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters in Cadillac: community, conversation, and (of course) a top-notch cuppa. Head in for their signature Sticky Bear latte, and emerge from hibernation victorious! It starts with a shot of Electric Grizz espresso—that…
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June 8, 2024 Opened in 2021, Oakwood Proper Burgers in Traverse City is all about crafting meaningful eats, and when it comes to next-level flavor, the Chili Queen burger ($14.50) is the crowning jewel. Picture this: a one-third pound beef patty (sourced from a single Michigan farm), seared to juicy per…
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June 1, 2024 It’s no secret that finding affordable housing is an increasing issue in northern Michigan. In fact, housing nonprofit Housing North estimates a regional gap of more than 30,000 units in the next five years. It’s a big gap, and the Frankfort Area Community Land Trust (FACLT) is …
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June 1, 2024 On a gloomy morning in 1900, members of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians watched in horror as their homes and belongings burned before they were driven off their ancestral land. This event is known as the Burt Lake Burnout, and if you were raised in northern Michiga…
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June 1, 2024 There’s something about a fruity cocktail that screams “summer,” and the 2024 batch of Iron Fish Distillery’s Soft Parade Vodka has us hollering from the rooftops! Crafted in collaboration with Short’s Brewing Company in Bellaire, this local little number combi…
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May 25, 2024 While you might know Traverse Bay Café for its home-style lunch and breakfast selections, we bet you didn’t know this eatery also dabbles in international flavors! Head in for a morning smorgasbord of beignets and banana fritters, and top it off with a cool and creamy Strawberr…
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Brys Estate’s Signature Cider
Myrtle & Maude's Cherry Pie Parfait
Laurentide Winery's Ruby Sipper
Traverse City's Top Five Priorities
Samsara Southeastern Asian Cuisine's Laab
Behind the Curtain with the National Cherry Festival’s Entertainment Team
The Parlor's Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Cafe Meria's Albacore Tuna Croffle
Where the Wild River Rolls
Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters' Sticky Bear Latte
Oakwood Proper Burgers' Chili Queen
Closing the Housing Gap in Frankfort
Missing History, Broken Promises, and Steps Toward Healing
Iron Fish Distillery's Soft Parade Vodka
Traverse Bay Cafe's Strawberry Sando