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Palette Bistro's Salmon Benedict

March 23, 2024

We think the weekend deserves some celebration—and that would never be complete without brunch! The best version of breakfast is back at Petoskey’s Palette Bistro, and we just can’t get enough of the egg-ceptionally good Salmon Benedict. Inspired by the eatery&rsq… Read More >>

The Modern OB-GYN

March 16, 2024

The field of medicine is in constant flux, and women’s health is no exception. In the last three decades alone, we’ve developed technologies for breast cancer detection, approved emergency contraception, and implemented critical research to decrease deaths from heart disease.Read More >>

Modern Bird’s Heartbreaker

March 16, 2024

There’s a new dessert cocktail at Modern Bird in Traverse City, and it’s releasing our inner sweet-treat fantasies (eat your heart out, Pat Benatar!). Enter: the Heartbreaker ($15). Crafted in homage to both romance and the dessert menu’s rotating flavors, this velvety pos… Read More >>

The Workshop's Smoked Nachos

March 9, 2024

Lunch is back on the board at The Workshop Brewing Co. in Traverse City, and it’s nacho typical soup and salad combo! The menu is all about comfort fare, and the heaping Smoked Nachos ($14) are a must. Picture this: a base of crunchy corn chips piled high with melty cheddar-j… Read More >>

Fighting Back Against Disinformation

March 2, 2024

Legal expert and author Barbara McQuade has dedicated the last three decades to fighting for America’s national security. In recent years, though, her battles have been closer to home as disinformation has spurred public distrust and violence in the U.S. This work formed the inspirati… Read More >>

Rocket Fizz's Americana Huckleberry

March 2, 2024

While you might know Rocket Fizz in Traverse City for its wall-to-wall shelves of snacks and sweets, it’s their effervescent soda stash that’ll have you feeling like, well, a kid in a candy store! Unleash your inner child with vintage-inspired picks like Honey Cream, Cherry Cola… Read More >>

It Takes a Village to Make a Great Start

Feb. 24, 2024

Recent population data reflects that there are more than 7,000 children between the ages of zero and five in the five-county region (Benzie, Antrim, Kalkaska, Leelanau, and Grand Traverse). Making sure that those kids and their families have access to the resources they need takes a village… Read More >>

Red Door Coffee House's Loaded Grilled Cheese Panini

Feb. 24, 2024

Tucked in the heart of downtown Lake Ann, Red Door Coffee House is a one-stop shop for all things coffee, lunch, and killer pastries. Our go-to order, though, isn’t on the menu—not the printed one, at least. Enter: the Loaded Grilled Cheese Panini. A bit of a secret amongst gues… Read More >>

Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.'s Miel Latte

Feb. 17, 2024

Opened in 1993, Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. has mastered the art of the home-grown cuppa, and their signature Miel latte is a must. It starts with a double shot of the roastery’s own Leelanau Espresso blend (that’s their inky Italian roast, amped up with Indonesian beans), topp… Read More >>

Babcia's Corner's Chocolate and Raspberry Pierogi

Feb. 10, 2024

For Valentine’s Day, our love language is chocolate, and Babcia’s Corner knows just how to speak it with their seasonal Chocolate and Raspberry Pierogi. Inspired by a traditional family recipe dating back generations, this not-too-sweet treat begins with dough made extra flavorf… Read More >>

Northern Latitudes' Hot Chocolate Covered Cherry

Feb. 3, 2024

What's better than a piping hot cup of cocoa on a chilly day? How about one with a boozy kick? Enter: Northern Latitudes Distillery’s Hot Chocolate Covered Cherry cocktail ($10). Inspired by everyone’s favorite snow day treat, this just-released recipe combines NLD’s signa… Read More >>

Sauna Mania

Jan. 27, 2024

We’ve all noticed them by now—parked along local beaches or tucked away in parking lots, surrounded by people in swimsuits and towels, even when there’s snow on the ground.

You guessed it: We’re talking about mobile saunas, and they’re appearing all ove… Read More >>

Two Sons Pizza’s Grand Pepperoni

Jan. 27, 2024

East Coast eats meet Midwest flavor at Two Sons Pizza in Traverse City, where New York-style pies are the name of the game, and it doesn’t get any more quintessential or delicious than the Grand Pepperoni. Built on the eatery’s signature crust (which is delightfully-blistered an… Read More >>

Bowright Whiskey Co.’s Archer’s Moon Bourbon

Jan. 20, 2024

In classical mythology, an archer’s moon portrays the perfect curve of Diana’s hunting bow. Though a perfect bourbon is largely subjective, we think Archer’s Moon Bourbon from Bowright Whiskey Company in Lake City comes awfully close. Distilled from about a 60/40 split of … Read More >>

The Do’s, Don’ts, and Definitelys of Disney Travel

Jan. 13, 2024

We all love a Disney vacation—it’s the most magical place on earth, after all! Planning one, though, can take months of research (not to mention a scary amount of money), especially if you’re new to the process or let some time pass since your last visit.

How do yo… Read More >>

Around the Corner's Community Supported Restaurant Meals

Jan. 13, 2024

For cozy winter nights on the couch, we’ll gladly let Around the Corner Food & Fun in Northport do the cooking with their Community Supported Restaurant (CSR) program. Launched in November, this prepared meal service features scratch dishes made from local ingredients, and all you… Read More >>

Tap 30 Pourhouse’s Iced Cinnamon Roll

Jan. 6, 2024

While you might know Tap 30 Pourhouse in Petoskey for their dozens of rotating craft beer selections, it’s their spin on spirits that’ll have you hooked—and their signature Iced Cinnamon Roll cocktail always hits the sweet spot! A spice-infused take on the classic White Ru… Read More >>

Mental Health First Aid

Dec. 23, 2023

If you witnessed a medical emergency—someone with a broken leg for instance, or a co-worker choking on their lunch—most of us would know just what to do: call an ambulance, administer the Heimlich, and maybe even start CPR.

But, would you be able to pinpoint a person str… Read More >>

Sugar 2 Salt's Chai Coffee Cake

Dec. 23, 2023

Treating yourself is always in season, as is the Chai Coffee Cake at Sugar 2 Salt in the Grand Traverse Commons. An S2S staple and crew creation, this twist on the classic breakfast pastry ups the flavor ante with house-made chai—that’s a milk-powder base mixed with cozy spices … Read More >>

Hill Top Soda Shoppe's Naughty Elf Latte

Dec. 16, 2023

We know Santa’s keeping tabs, but sometimes, it just feels good to be bad. The Naughty Elf Latte at Hill Top Soda Shoppe in Benzonia is so good, it ought to break some rules! Inspired by a house-favorite flavor combo—the cafe is a sugary mecca of donuts, ice cream, and hand-craf… Read More >>