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Your Spring 2026 Restaurant Guide
May 2, 2026
What do Quiche Lorraine, patty melts, grilled cheese, chicken and waffles, Welsh rarebit, coney dogs, and drunken noodles have in common? They are some of the most popular dishes from the establishments featured in this year’s Spring Restaurant Guide, which highlights the stand-out ea…
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Now Hiring: 120+ Summer Jobs Up North
April 25, 2026
Welcome to our 2026 Now Hiring section! Here you’ll find more than 120 jobs open across northern Michigan—some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!
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Peace Ranch Feb. 28, 2026 How well do you know your friends and neighbors? Would you be surprised to learn that one of them is a certified boat captain or a musician who’s shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli? What would you say if you noticed they were leading the charge to build a community pool or starting …
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Feb. 14, 2026 Brrr…is anyone else craving a warm meal? Maybe you want the nostalgia of cheese curds or meatloaf. Maybe you’re looking for the perfect combo of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Maybe you just have a craving for winter comfort food like pizza or pierogi. Find all of tha…
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Jan. 24, 2026 Yes, it’s January, but many summer camp registrations are now open or will soon be available. Below, we’ll share dates and details for more than 25 Up North camps, but first, let’s learn a bit more about what goes into creating these summer experiences for kids. Dec. 27, 2025 Each year, we look back at the stories we’ve shared over the last 12 months and pull together the ones that got the most eyeballs on our website. Below, we highlight those stories, which are full of local events, great places to eats, fascinating people, and fun ways to get outside.Read More >>
Oct. 18, 2025 The leaves are falling, and menus are switching over from summer fare to comfort food. For this year’s Fall Restaurant Guide, our staff pulled together seven of our favorite dining experiences from the last three months, but be forewarned: Some of these eateries have already said thei…
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July 19, 2025 Summer is for (food) lovers, and this summer is no exception. On this season’s restaurant guide, we have five brand-new restaurants, plus two that have stood the test of time and expanded their offerings. Grab a fork and read on for dining recommendations for American, Asian, Italian,…
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June 7, 2025 Walk. Run. Bike. Swim. Paddle. Canoe. Or go all in and try a triathlon. However you like to get moving, there’s a race for it in northern Michigan. We found more than 75 competitions that will bring you glory, sore legs (or arms), and a great story to tell as you race around trails, w…
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May 3, 2025 This spring’s restaurant guide will take you around northern Michigan and around the world with Indian, Thai, Italian, and Mexican cuisine, plus a classic American steakhouse. We’ve also found lighter eats for breakfast and lunch focused on allergen-free, locally-sourced, and go…
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April 19, 2025 Welcome to our Spring 2025 Now Hiring section! Here you’ll find more than 100 jobs open across northern Michigan—some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away! Please note: Some jobs may be filled by the time you read this! April 5, 2025 The snow is gone (we hope), so it’s time to get some dirt on those trainers. The spring racing season is off and running, with 5Ks galore and a few marathons and half-marathons in the mix. Cyclists are hitting the road too! Pro tip: If you’re still tuning up your bike, consider …
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March 1, 2025 This is one of our favorite issues of the year, when we get to know the wonderful, weird, and wildly adventurous people of northern Michigan. This year’s crop of 20 Fascinating People includes artists and animal activists, filmmakers and foreign language learners, marathoners and mart…
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Feb. 15, 2025 A key part of any bear’s hibernation strategy is to fill up on plenty of food to last the winter. We writers take a similar approach, dining out whenever we can in the fall and winter months at new restaurants (seven of them on this list!) and old favorites (one with a history dating …
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Feb. 1, 2025 The first official day of summer is still four months off, but many local parents are already thinking about how their kids will spend the warmer months. With some camps already open for registration and others prepping for sign-ups in the coming weeks, here’s your guide for how to ge…
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Oct. 19, 2024 There's a lot of attention at the top of the ticket this November, but don’t let the presidential election be the only race you’re watching. Michigan has an open seat in the Senate with Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s retirement, a regular election cycle for the House of Representa…
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Sept. 21, 2024 With the heat of summer behind us (and no excuse to spend all our free time at the beach), it’s time to get a few more runs in before the seasons shift. Fall is filled with fun runs, turkey trots, and 20-some other ways to spend time outside among the changing leaves. Lace up your tra…
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Sept. 14, 2024 Autumn officially arrives this week, which means we are in peak Locals’ Summer season. The crowds have thinned, open tables are easier to come by, and we’re still benefiting from the bounty of the summer harvest. So what’s a local to do? Dine out, of course! These …
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Aug. 31, 2024 Welcome to our Fall 2024 Now Hiring section! Here you’ll find more than 80 jobs open across northern Michigan—some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away! (Please note: Some jobs may be filled by the time you read this!) July 20, 2024 What do tacos, ramen, meatloaf, and lasagna have in common? They are a few of the star entrees in this summer’s restaurant guide! Northern Express writers sampled the fare of seven northern Michigan eateries, and we’ve pulled together the tastiest dishes, most refreshin…
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