A Local Cider House in the National Spotlight

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Dec. 9, 2023

Did you know Taproot Cider House in downtown Traverse City was the first cider bar and restaurant to open in the U.S.? We didn’t! But it appears the American Cider Association noticed that accomplishment and more, because they awarded Taproot their Midwest “Cider Focused Establishment of the Year” honor for 2023. It’s an award that has been a long time coming—since Taproot first welcomed patrons back in 2016—and also comes after a challenging few months for the restaurant. An oven fire in early September led to Taproot being closed for over two months until they were able to reopen the weekend before Thanksgiving. Now they’re back at it, with 10 Michigan cideries on draft, an updated fall menu (that includes plates focused on infusions with that aforementioned cider), and a slew of other new treats, like seasonal zero-proof cocktails. See more at taproottc.com.