December 18, 2018

Experience Gift Ideas for Hands On Fun this Holiday

Looking for the perfect last-minute local gift idea? A cooking class makes a great gift and offers a hands on experience to improve skills in the kitchen, learn something…

October 5, 2018

Grow Benzie Food Truck Continues at Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Taste the Local Difference is excited to announce that The Grow Benzie Food Truck will continue brunch at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 8 –…

September 10, 2018

Tom’s Food Markets: More than Just a Market

In 1946, Tom and Eva Deering founded Deering’s Market on 11th St in Traverse City. Originally, it served as a small corner market specializing in meat products near…

September 7, 2018

Enjoy Certified Local Wine Dinners at Chateau Chantal this Fall

Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn is situated high on a ridge overlooking the rolling vineyards and cherry orchards of Old Mission Peninsula, a perfect backdrop to experience Fall…

September 6, 2018

Rove Estate & Winery: Part of Traverse City’s Iconic Wine Scene

What makes northern Michigan so iconic? One could argue that it’s the 105 miles of “fresh coast” surrounded by countless hiking trails, ski hills, lake life, and the…

August 5, 2018

Redefining Leadership

Imagine a leader of a successful company. They’re probably assertive, right? Have indisputable self confidence, maybe erring on the side of ego, and often lead the company with…

July 5, 2018

Cheers to 29 Years at Poppycock’s!

Our desire is to culture a unique dining experience where exciting, fresh flavors entice your palette and senses. At Poppycock’s, our Executive Chef Chris Day focuses on fresh…

June 5, 2018

National Cherry Festival Farmers Market Brunch is Back!

Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Farmers Market Brunch on June 30th, July 4th, and July 7th!

June 4, 2018

As Fresh as Possible: Garden 2 Table Dinner Series

Are you ready to experience a culinary adventure like no other and enjoy fresh produce created in the backyard of northern Michigan? TC Community Garden is hosting a…

April 2, 2018

Local Shade of Pale

Food Philosophy I personally think it is not only important for us to use as much locally produced food and products as possible, but we also have a…