by | Nov 30, 2018 | Daily Photo
by Emily Tyra | Nov 29, 2018 | Food & Drink, Towns
On Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, you’ll find a sweet bakery, Jampot, run by monks. We ordered the Poorrock Abbey traditional sourdough fruitcake. In a monastery tucked on the Lake Superior shore of the Keweenaw Peninsula, the monks of the Holy Transfiguration...
by Kim Schneider | Nov 28, 2018 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
The midnight “ball” drop might be a glowing cherry dropped 115 feet (in Traverse City) or a massive turtle (on Mackinac Island). But more than the countdown, a festive atmosphere draws you to these New Year’s Eve events in Northern Michigan. MACKINAC ISLAND...
by Kim Schneider | Nov 28, 2018 | Counties, Events, Towns
Old Christmas Weekend, best known for its locally famed Manistee Sleighbell Parade, turns 30 this year. (The Northern Michigan event runs December 6–9.) For 29 of those, local architect Kendra Thompson has been buying, roasting and gifting chestnuts with friends at...
by Carly Simpson | Nov 28, 2018 | Counties, Live Here, Towns, Work Here
When Kate Redman decided to put together a cooperative workspace in Traverse City, she didn’t realize what kind of support she’d receive. With two Commonplace workspaces now up and running, she’s moving ahead with plans for Commongrounds, a project that takes...
by | Nov 28, 2018 | Daily Photo, Outdoors
by Lick the Plate, David Boylan | Nov 26, 2018 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
This week I’m in Traverse City at Nada’s Gourmet Deli and Mediterranean Cuisine with owner Nada Saco. Nada’s has been frequently mentioned by my Northern Michigan chef guests, so it was about time to check it out. Nada is super cool, fun and runs a delicious deli with...