September 8, 2021

Local Foodie Tour: Lansing

Find our picks for a Michigan capital food tour – from coffee from Blue Owl to stouts from Ellison Brewery and Spirits, and everything in between.

June 22, 2021

Do you love Michigan beer and free swag?

Michigan is home to hundreds of breweries. From ales to stouts, there are thousands of flavors, styles, and methods of Michigan beer to explore. If you want to…

June 9, 2021

Michigan’s Only Cooperatively Owned Brewery Releases Brews in Collaboration with Members

From the Keweenaw Co-op to the Detroit People’s Food Co-op, Michigan is home to many cooperatively owned grocery stores (shoutout to Marquette Food Co-op on celebrating 50 years!)Marquette…

April 6, 2021

Local Food Tour: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Spend your afternoon strolling, sipping and savoring at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons! This historic and beautiful location offers a taste of Traverse City, all within walking…

October 22, 2020

Fall Food Tour of Grand Rapids

The fall colors are getting better each day in West MI. Grand Rapids, a.k.a. Beer City, is full of great Oktoberfest beers right now, as well as morning…

October 19, 2020

Cedar Springs Brewing Company preserves Oktoberfest tradition

As we trudge through the morass of Covid life, it feels like a lost memory recalling scenes where folks packed under tents to clank steins, glug Märzen and…

June 10, 2020

Dining Out? Here’s What to Know

Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend in Northern Michigan would have been the beginning of the Summer tourist season. But this year, it marked the beginning of a step towards…

February 25, 2020

Make an Impact with Pour for More

Thanks to Pour for More, a collaborative micro-grant program, a pint of beer benefits injured birds of prey and a smoothie helps teach children’s gardening classes. By making…

June 26, 2019

Breweries Above the Bridge

I apologize for often referring to the fact that the Upper Peninsula (UP), although 30% the land mass of Michigan, contains just 3% of the state’s population. A…

September 5, 2018

Culture, Collaboration, and Local Food

When we look back through the history of festivals, events or gatherings related to farming, food, and harvests – you’ll find that each will have their own version…