Food
The New Sushi Truck on the Block
Streamline Sushi wraps up first summer in TC
By Art Bukowski | Sept. 12, 2026
Drive down Eighth Street these days and you might catch the sun gleaming off a vintage Streamline trailer parked next to Cordwood BBQ’s brick-and-mortar location. Inside is the sushi man. We’re talking about Eric Kolden, who has a long history of slinging this classic Japanese staple around town. He started Red Ginger’s sushi program (and was executive sushi chef there for several years) before running the popular White On Rice food truck … Read More >>
SunRise Cottage Bakes’ Peaches and Cream Scone
Tastemaker
By Anna Faller | Sept. 12, 2026
Does it get better than sinking your teeth into a northern Michigan peach on a late summer day? Only if that peach is one of many studded into a freshly-baked treat. Enter: the Peaches and Cream Scone from SunRise Cottage Bakes in Cedar. Brimming with fresh chunks of local peach (often from VerSnyder Orchards in Lake Leelanau), these seasonal pastries feature a buttery golden bake and tender crumb—the trick is not to … Read More >>
Phoxy’s Milkshake
Bottoms Up
Sept. 12, 2026
At Phoxy’s Phillies & Grindage food truck, you’re going to be tempted to order entrees and shareable appetizers like the Original Cheesesteak, a Coney dog basket, fried pickle chips, or loaded Philly fries. We fully support this approach, but we’re also here to recommend that you save some room for dessert. Phoxy’s offers a rotating milkshake special, and the Cookies & Cream one we sampled (okay, completely downed in about five minutes … Read More >>
Recipes for Late Summer’s Bounty
Inside the Ingredients
By Nora Rae Pearl | Sept. 5, 2026
Just because the autumnal equinox is headed our way doesn't mean that summer has ended; actually means a new beginning has arrived. The full harvest that late summer’s bounty has to offer has just hit the booths; peaches, raspberries, potatoes, cauliflower, beets, snow peas—you name it. One of our favorite savory dishes to enjoy during this season is ratatouille, a dish that celebrates the coming together of flavors of eggplant, zucchini, bell … Read More >>
Cheese & Co.’s Jalapeno Poppa
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By Craig Manning | Sept. 5, 2026
You can’t go wrong with an elevated grilled cheese sandwich, and Cheese & Co., a food truck based at The Back Lot in Petoskey, is one of the best in northern Michigan. Many “grown-up” twists on the grilled cheese play around with savory and sweet combos, whether that means adding apples, pears, or even pineapple chunks. We love this one because it offers not only the savory (bacon, white cheddar, and perfectly … Read More >>
Stella’s I Said Good Day
Bottoms Up
By Anna Faller | Sept. 5, 2026
We’re all about locking in a last word, and our new favorite form of punctuation—to a meal or a sentence—is the “I Said Good Day” at Traverse City’s Trattoria Stella. A lightened twist on the classic Last Word, this lively sip features Arcane Aquavit from Weiss Distilling Co. in Detroit over the traditional gin (think: a Scandinavian-inspired spirit flavored with herbs like caraway, dill, and coriander) shaken with fresh lemon juice, Luxardo … Read More >>
A Taste of Southern Hospitality
Crooked Biscuit’s first summer in Wolverine
By Sara Bagley | Aug. 29, 2026
After a road trip and a home bakery turned into a cozy storefront, Diawn Dupuy—better known by locals and friends as “Sunshine”—and her husband, Jeffery, have brought a southern flair to restaurant Crooked Biscuit in Wolverine, Michigan. “Welcome to the south, Up North” says Sunshine, welcoming people into the small shop, run by herself, her husband, and a third helper in the kitchen. Located between Boyne City and Indian River, the Crooked … Read More >>
Grands LC’s Peanut Butter Brittle Butty
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By Anna Faller | Aug. 29, 2026
In the world of sweet flavor combinations, chocolate and peanut butter takes the cake, which is why we’re suckers for the Peanut Butter Brittle Butty from Grands LC in East Jordan. Inspired by an heirloom family recipe for peanut brittle, these hand-dipped “butties” (pronounced like “buddy”) comprise a peanut candy interior—made tender and crumbly by natural peanut butter and a layer of roasted peanut paste—enrobed in a semi-sweet chocolate shell and balanced … Read More >>
Rare Bird’s About Time IPA
Bottoms Up
By Craig Manning | Aug. 29, 2026
We were Heartbroken with a capital H back in April, when Rare Bird Brewpub suffered a fire that forced the beloved Traverse City spot to close its doors temporarily. Fortunately, damage was minimal enough that Rare Bird was able to reopen in early July. We would have raised our glasses in honor of this particular comeback no matter what, but we’re extra happy to do it with a glass of About Time, … Read More >>
Ooh La La, Chez Amie
New restaurant marks the return of Eric Fritch’s French-inspired dining to Traverse City
By Beth Milligan | Aug. 22, 2026
New Jersey native and Seattle Culinary Academy alum Eric Fritch has come a long way from being an upstart chef in Seattle dreaming of moving to Michigan with his wife, Amy, to open a patisserie. The couple did just that 30 years ago, launching the tiny Patisserie Amie on East Front Street in Traverse City in 2005. Developing a cult-like following with lines out the door for his French-inspired fare, Fritch eventually … Read More >>
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