Bay Life Magazine March/April 2018

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If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine!

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Spring Thaw - Our own Tropical Island - Power Island in all its glory captured by Jim Anderson of Anderson Aerial Photography

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s I type this, winter just showed up again. Really?

I don’t mean to grumble, I swear I have learned to embrace the snow, but the recent signs of early spring had me super excited. I was even glad to see potholes; it’s a good indication we’re close at least. My family just wrapped up the grueling ski race season, that demands six weeks of schlepping, here, there and everywhere. I gleefully just packed it all away. Goodbye, hand warmers, skis, ginormous bags, snowsuits, thermals, and boots galore. It was a premature spring wish, I could finally see the floor in my mudroom, and I did the Happy Dance. We spring forward at the end of this week for goodness sakes!

But, I need to find the good. So, as I watch the snowflakes fall, I am gazing out over the hustle and bustle of East Front St., right outside our new Baylife office windows. Woot Woot. These energizing windows to the world of Traverse City include a coveted West Bay view, just as long as the bare trees across the street never bloom. Doubtful, but I’m holding out hope.

All about the water view leads us into the pages of this issue. Now, and what will come. We are thrilled to bring you the gift of an early spring thaw, partnering with our dear friend Jim Anderson. He used a clear day in early February as a good excuse to hop into his Cessna plane and capture natures wintry blanket from the air. The cold tundra is rare from this unique perspective, frozen lakes created solely by bitter cold and wind. Thick layers of glazed ice splattered with cracks. In our pages, we combined these frosty bleak outlooks with their stunning summer counterparts. The tropical turquoise and sparkling blues, the contrasts are simply spectacular.

Envisioning warmer days always includes dining al fresco, and Mike Connors, the king of hospitality, invites you into his waterfront domain on the Westside, at the West Side Tavern. Mike, the successful owner of Apache Trout Grill, is no stranger to crafting a one of a kind experience for his guests. With the West End Tavern overlooking Harbor West Marina, he went overboard. He spared no expense in

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constructing a dynamite deck for patrons to dine in style taking in the pristine view.

Inside, the oversized booths and the lively bar are ready for fun. No small detail was overlooked, down to the Cherrywood smoked fired grill and big brick oven.

Just about anything on a grill tastes amazing, enhanced by company and surroundings. How about by the lake, on a star-filled summer night? That would be a classic up north summer memory. Lake living is only a dream for many of us. Dream no more at The Lakemore Retreat, a one of a kind Happy Place, your family can rent. This little slice of summer heaven is located on Arbutus Lake and beautifully built by Dean and Tricia Adams of Bay Area Contracting and Design. Join us as we dive into lake living, larger than life and possible.

The water is my family’s happy place, but first, it has to thaw and warm the heck up. In reality, it’s going to be a while, a long while.

Spring break always eases us in slowly, yep, we have hibernated for months, with layers upon layers of thermals, sweaters, leggings, hats, and boots. We break out of a winter cocoon unveiling our pasty bodies, and we torture them, throwing them into a scorching Caribbean climate with wild abandon. We shock our poor systems, going from 30 degrees to 80 degrees in 3 hours Flat. We’ve been sun-deprived, and we jump into summer headfirst with no filter. We bake, we bask, we lounge, and we indulge. For the love of all that’s holy! Please wear a hat and lots and lots of sunscreen. In your beach bag don’t forget to take us along too, for your Spring Break, ‘Wish You Were Here,’ pics. We will print as many as we can in the next issue. We want your smiling faces, with Baylife Magazine, along for the ride.

After the gray days of winter, one sunny day is like a lifetime of therapy. But If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.

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THE WILD WILD WEST If you are craving wood-fired smokey, melt in your mouth meats, hit The West End Tavern for your next date night.

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SPRING THAW Jim Anderson of Anderson Aerial Photography recently jumped in his plane to capture our frozen lakes and bay.

We matched the ice photos with their summer counterparts; it makes a fun before and after.

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LAKE DREAMING No more dreaming of making cherished family memories on the lake. We feature two beautiful homes on Lake Arbutus that you can call your own, for a rented week!

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Tom Gorsline COPY EDITOR

Deb Cormier STYLE EDITOR

Kristy Kurjan CONTRIBUTERS – WRITERS Rachelle Robinson, Todd and Brad Reed Vickie Reese, Kristy Kurjan, Angela Goodall

Pictured from left: Lindsey (Jonkhoff) Rogers and Chris (Jonkhoff) Hater (sixth generation funeral directors) Peg Jonkhoff (Administrative Director/co-owner). and Dan Jonkhoff (fifthe generation funeral director/co-owner.

CONTRIBUTERS – PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Gorsline, Steve Bollinger Jim Anderson – Anderson Aerial Photography Todd and Brad Reed Photography Kate Bruinsma Kate@photosbykaity.com Jason Hulet ART DIRECTOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Bank on This!

Traverse City State Bank threw their annual VIP party at Harrington’s by the Bay. Restaurant owner John McGee was on hand to make sure guests had the best of everything. Partygoers feasted on custom cuisine and their go-to beverages of choice. Leaving the two ladies at the helm of the bank, Connie Deneweth and Ann Bollinger free to meet, greet and mingle with new and cherished long-time clients. Other TCSB familiar faces from all their branches joined in the fun too. We bet you can spot a few you know? Thank you to Steve Bollinger for capturing these great photos.

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Rooms with a Purpose The Golden Fowler Celebrity Room Event never fails to heat up a cold winter night in February. The furniture showroom transforms into a buzzing venue of music, laughter, and chatter. This year’s celebrity rooms dazzled and delighted guests. Meandering from room to room guests also enjoyed a spectacular assortment of delicious food and Black Star Farms Wineries endless supply of pours. All this and a silent auction too, it’s almost too good to be true that it’s all for a great cause; Child and Family Services. For more info to help cfsnwmi.org.

Brad Bickel, Rob Manigold, Gina Aranki and Ted Schweitzer

Designer Teri Fowler-Stanchfield with Annie & Jim Hawley

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Golden Fowlers Mike Mahn with Julie and Chris Warren

Bill and Deb Marsh

MFD Owners Dawn and Mike Fisher

Levi Martin and Carissa Willman

TV 7&4 News Anchor Kristen Lowe and Golden Fowler’s Lauren Nil

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Big AHA! The Great Lakes Children’s Museum held their yearly AHA Gala at the top of Centre Point, February 24th. It was a dazzling event with guests dressed to impress.

They enjoyed donated local wine and beer, topped off with delicious appetizers and dinner. They were treated to magical entertainment by TC based Ben Whiting, who wowed the crowd with mind-blowing tricks and his quick wit. The silent auction items were plenty, and the live auction had paddles raised high.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS TODD & ANDREW

“Both of us have a passion and excitement for the world of fashion.

Our careers allowed us to work with the top designers in the world and the most savvy professional and celebrity clientele.

We love working with women (and men) on updating and refining their wardrobes.”

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Todd Okerstrom and Andrew Koons You are a dynamic duo bringing New York City style and flair to Traverse City. What can we expect in your store?

We are very attuned to the more casual, sporty lifestyle of Traverse City – that being said, we love having the opportunity to curate a world- class mix of fashion, accessories, and home décor here in our hometown.

In your high fashion lives, what famous people have you met?

T: From Yo-Yo Ma to Streisand, Celine, and Beyonce; Colin Powell, President Clinton, Secretary of State Clinton, Rudolph Guliani, Oscar de la Renta, Paloma Picasso, Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Taylor, Blake Lively, Bebe Neuwirth, John Lithgow, Gail King, Hoda Kotb, and Leslie Stahl – to name a few!

A: I regularly worked with celebrities for movie premiers, Broadway debuts, and other special events. I had an amazing rapport with Christie Brinkley over many years. The first time I took clothes to her home, I was fascinated to see the original canvas that she painted for the cover of then-husband Billy Joel’s album ‘River of Dreams.’

In only one word, or two? What most describes your styles?

T: Classic with the unexpected – and I’m not afraid of color!

A: Minimalist with a twist – that could describe my taste in cocktails too!

In the world of glamour and style, are there any words of wisdom or quotes you live by?

T: ”Fashion is fun; style is enduring.” I also like the quote, “I could be right, or I can be happy.”

A: I always have to follow my heart and dreams. I also do not judge people by what they wear – which happens a lot in the fashion industry. One of my best clients couldn’t afford a new pair of socks the first time we met.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself we would never guess?

T: I was a roughneck on a drilling rig in Weatherford, Texas.

A: I grew up studying music and art. I played piano and saxophone.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

T: Recently, a new client that lives at Cordia shopped with us. She had relocated from NYC to TC in the past year – after her experience, she said to me “I feel like I’m back in New York.”

A: I’ve been in the service industry for as long as I can remember. For me, seeing that a client is happy is the best compliment for me.

Who is your hero?

T: My dad. He never stopped wanting the best for his family and Traverse City. He was a really good man in my book.

A: For me, a hero is someone who inspires me. I think the artist Mark Rothko created an extraordinary body of work. His paintings can lift your senses and transport you to a spiritual place.

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Do what they think you can’t do

Jewel Heist Well, it’s not a heist, but precious Jewels did indeed move when Federico’s Jewelers recently made a bold shift relocating from Front Street to their swanky new digs on the corner of Washington and Cass. Big picture windows, oozing with bright natural light, makes the showcases full of treasures sparkle and shine.

With the fresh space owners, Laurie Wildman and ex-husband George Wildman are hoping to invigorate new life and inspiration to Cass Street’s growth. Federico’s has been a Traverse City pillar for over 30 years. So, changing with the times doesn’t scare them. Thinking outside the box, they wisely chose to divide the space with Todd & Anthony, a luxury retail store.

They compliment each other beautifully, as they class up Cass!

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Edward is ready to welcome you into Federico’s new space on Cass St.

The Irish are Coming The Irish Boat Shop that is, already fully established in Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, they are jumping into the Traverse City area with a Splash.

The Irish Boat Shop specializes in getting people out on the water. “We are thrilled to have found a waterfront location after years of trying,” Michael Esposito, the President of Irish Boat Shop, tells us. The building, on East Bay, is getting a much-needed makeover, after years of sitting empty.

Michael gave us a tour, during the construction. “We will have a huge showroom, representing all of our products,” says Michael. They sell new and used boats that include the brands, Boston Whaler, Nautique and J/Boats to name a few. Not forgetting an inventory full of marine parts, accessories, and toys, such as Stand-Up Paddleboards. The inspiration to play in the water won’t be hard; it overlooks the dazzling blue bay, just footsteps away. They will even offer SUP rentals. They are hoping for a Spring opening.

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Dive in to Help!

We are lucky to live by the water, but it comes with the big responsibility of water safety. We need places to teach these vital swimming skills to our kids. For decades, the only place was The Easling Pool inside the Civic Center, which opened in 1970 named in honor of community leader Paul Easling.

Long before the YMCA or Great Wolf Lodge even existed.

Now It desperately needs an infrastructure update. It doesn’t come cheap to save and renovate this institution. The Friends of Easling Pool Group, a local citizen-driven non-profit organization, have already raised $500,000. But are still $125,000 away from their goal. From aqua-aerobics to swimming lessons and coast guard training, the group says this pool is essential to the community. Dive in to help, if you have fond memories of this special place, please consider donating.

Reach places previously only accessible by paw.

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The world keeps getting smaller.

Leave a small footprint.

Apple and Cherries As you plan Summer getaways, put The Big Apple on your list for a New York City weekend to remember. American Airlines recently Introducing the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback. At 33 mpg,* it’s the most fuel-efficient midsize announced non-stop crossover in America. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE provides go-anywhere flights from Traverse traction and stability. Being named a 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick provides peace of mind. All to better help you explore the season. Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

City’s Cherry Capital Airport to New York’s Outback. Well-equipped at $24,895 LaGuardia Airport. The flights will start June Introducing the all-new 2013 XV Crosstrek. It’s a natural choice for any direction you’re 23rd through September headed. As the most fuel-efficient All-Wheel Drive crossover in America* with 33 MPG and a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle built in a zero-landfill 2nd. plant, it’ll take you moreforget to preDon’t places, more responsibly than ever. Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. book dinner and a Broadway XV Crosstrek. Learn more at subaru.com show, and pencil in some serious shop till you drop time. †

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Food Friends Sunshine

A Taste of Success Meet the great chefs of tomorrow. For a truly fresh and unique food experience plan to attend The Taste of Success event April 6th at The Hagerty Center. Enjoy a fabulous strolling dinner of international cuisine with local wine, craft beers, and more. The student chefs get to showcase their talents and skills, creating mouthwatering delectable delights at numerous tasting tables. The event, founded by the Tasters Guild, celebrates support for scholarships for students to attend the Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College. Last year, this event raised funds to support 28 scholarships totaling approximately $90,000!

To purchase tickets or sponsor nmc.edu JACQUELINE SOUTHBY PHOTOGRAPHY.

Slate It’s official; Slate is the name of the brand spanking new shiny restaurant on Front St. Launched by restaurateurs John McGee and Glen Harrington.

Slate will be a highly anticipated upscale steak and seafood restaurant with a small menu of staple dishes and rotating seasonal entrees. The dynamic duo is promising a phenomenal dining experience unlike any other on Front Street. Their track record of re-launching existing restaurants with Harringtons by the Bay, McGee’s 72, McGee’s 31 and Sorellina has been hugely successful. We can’t wait to see what they unveil from the ground up.

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Cherry Brew Pub Cherry Republic lives by the motto, Life, Liberty, Beaches, and Pie. It’s a lifestyle we all cherish, and come the month of May, you can raise a glass to that when they open a Brew-Pub, partnering with Shorts Brewery. In the sleepy wintertime, Glen Arbor’s most famous building has been buzzing with activity. The familiar café has been completely gutted, making way for a brand-new structure. Launching as The Cherry Public House, it will be a Café/Bakery and Brewery. Inside you can still enjoy ice cream, cherries, and Boomchunka Cookies, but you can linger longer in the land of the Republic with adult beverages. Cheers! Life is just a bowl of cherries, and let’s add a cherry on top, too.

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Corks for Kids

EVENT

When a child in need is matched with a mentor, someone who spends time with them on a consistent basis, someone who listens, and someone who cares, their entire world changes, they begin to discover opportunities and possibilities they never dreamed existed. What it gives them is Hope. Hope for a brighter future.

With this in mind, we have three simple questions; 1. Do you love to drink wine?

2. Would you love to help at-risk kids?

3. Do you love to have fun?

Yes, Yes and Heck Yes! If we have captured your attention, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern Michigan is requesting your help in their quest to raise money. Just follow your passion for wine and follow your heart to help better the lives of at-risk local children.

Mark your calendar for the exclusive inaugural Big Brothers and Big Sisters Wine Auction. April 13-15th at the City Opera House.

The lineup is as close to a weekend spent in the Napa Valley that you’ll ever find in Traverse City. Check their website for the seminars and wine tastings.

Saturday, April 14th 6 pm THE MAIN EVENT – not to be missed!!!

Cocktail Reception - Live and Silent Auction - Live Music with Mark Randisi and the Sounds of Sinatra Plan the ultimate date night with your special someone. Dress to impress, see and be seen. Sway to the classic sounds of Sinatra. Drink wine, and buy wine to your little heart’s content, you are supporting mentors that become heroes.

Sunday, April 15th 1 pm Wine Maker Champagne Brunch at the Boathouse Restaurant If you have never experienced an elegant brunch at the beautiful Boathouse restaurant, you haven’t lived. The location, the water view, the impeccable food, and service, it’s five stars and top notch all the way. This event will be unforgettable, a four-course brunch, paired with four local sparkling winemakers.

They are anticipating a huge sell out – Buy tickets ASAP at wwwtcbigswineauction.org

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GOOD EATS Off the Beaten Track!

Foodie Gems you need to discover.

Learning Lobdell’s

Do you know the bestkept secret in Traverse City? A foodie’s dream menu on a fast food budget. The greatest waterfront view of the bay, white tablecloth service, lavish entrée’s that include soup or salad and the most attentive wait staff you’ll ever have. Too good to be true?

Just a few catches. You need to make a reservation. It’s only open for lunch Tuesday through Thursdays and only in the Spring and Fall when school is in session. Where do you ask?

Lobdell’s in the NMC Hagerty Center.

Lobdell’s is part of the NMC Great Lakes Culinary Institute.

Culinary students are learning, in this teaching restaurant.

It has trained some of the best chefs in our area. Local chefs also mentor the students on a regular basis. It’s a stunning 90 seat restaurant, and to preview the Spring menu just go to the website. The mouthwatering entrees are unbelievable, Seared Diver Scallops with a tarragon chardonnay cream sauce. Or try the Peppered Flank Steak marinated and grilled, garlicbuttered spinach with roasted red pepper coulis. The price? A flabbergasting $13. On the lighter side, you can enjoy salads, sandwiches, and soups. Every batch is made from scratch because these are students learning as they go. Don’t delay in making a reservation; it’s a rare guilty pleasure in the middle of any normal weekday. Your taste-buds and your wallet will thank you. Another inside secret, don’t pass up a chance to ogle the pastry cart on the way out.

The hand-made delectable treats are the best bargain in town. Many under a buck!

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vino

UNCORKED Darric Newman is the wine aficionado and co-owner of Folgarelli’s Market and Wine Shop

The Beautiful Vermentino You can tell in Northern Michigan when Spring is just around the corner. The sun shines a bit more, the streets are full of potholes, and everyone seems to smile a bit more. Spring also brings with it the change of palate-pleasing wines from Heartier styled wines to those just a bit lighter and brighter. One of my rekindled favorites is Vermentino. This grape is most widely known coming from Italy in such regions as Sardinia, Corsica, and Piedmont (known as Favorita). Italy is not alone in growth this tasty grape; it can also be found coming from Provence and Nice France known as Rolle.

Vermentino is a beautiful, light bodied wine with some similarities to Sauvignon Blanc. Mostly coming from vineyards close to the sea, the grapes tend to get engulfed in the salty air leaving some briny character on the palate. Vermentino will offer up lively aromas of pear, white peach, lime and pink grapefruit with subtle notes of flinty stone and citrus zest. Two of my favorites are the are the Le Saint Andre from Provence and the Sella & Mosca from Sardinia.

Enjoy each of these delicious wines with seafood, cheeses and light meat dishes.

Cheers, Darric Folgarelli’s Market & Wine Shop

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Spring in Your Step The sun is shining, and winter is a distant memory. There is no better time to start the love of running.

Here are five reasons why you should.

It’s Easy: All fitness levels can do it, and benefit from it.

It’s Cheap: No excuses, all you need is the willpower and a good pair of sneaker.

Stress Less: It’s a proven stress buster refocusing your energy on the positive.

Improves Health: Strengthens your body, reduces illness and boosts immunity.

Feel Fab: From your head to your toes, your body will Thank You. For extra encouragement run with a friend or join a club. Locally we have the Traverse City Track Club boasts 56 years old and still running! Join men and women from around our community who share a love for running and also give back to charity events. It’s just $15 to become a member.

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Time Out for Nature

pring means Earth Day is just around the corner. Sunday, April 22nd, a day to pause and reflect on the impact you and your family have on the earth. What better time get your kids involved in a project that focuses on nature.

Start a Compost Bin: Make use of the kitchen and garden scraps to create black gold, nutrients for the plants in your garden.

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easy, and it’s the perfect way to teach your kids about re-cycling – natures way.

Plant a Seed: It will teach them about the seasons as well as the cycle of life, Gardening promotes lessons on the weather, chemistry and local wildlife. They’ll learn too about how creatures like worms, bees, and ladybugs are good friends to have in an herb garden or vegetable patch with important jobs to do.

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“Travel brings power and love back to your life.” - Rumi

By Kristy Kurjan

Take Me Away…

Right about now many of us in Northern Michigan are craving a little sun and sand. We are dreaming of packing our bags to a place where sandals are optional and boots are forbidden. If you are lucky enough to be going on a tropical Spring Break make sure to pack the essentials; sunglasses, sunscreen, and at least two swimsuits!

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WEST END TAVERN

West THE WILD WILD

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hen Mike Connors announced he was opening a new restaurant in the old Harbor 22 location overlooking Harbor West Marina, expectations were high.

As the accomplished owner of Apache Trout Grill in Traverse City, he has set the gold standard. Apache is a revered place to relish an excellent meal, served up with spectacular customer service, all overlooking the startling view of the glistening crystal blue Grand Traverse Bay. No pressure here, Mike is a pro, and he was up for the challenge. “It was October of 2015, I had heard the place would be for sale, but it hadn’t listed yet,” Mike recalls. “My wife Sheila and I, along with two other managers went for lunch. I instantly knew it would make a great investment. I made an offer and said I needed an answer by 5 pm that day. In four hours I had bought a new restaurant,” he smiles.

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General Manager, Brittnay Fritz with owner Mike Connors

“I have opened seven restaurants, and I wanted to do another with a wood-fired grill and a brick oven. I wanted to create a gathering place, to take care of the locals, where they go to catch up. Plus, we had a built-in natural community of 450 boat slips right below. The deck had been underutilized, so we got to work with and put a plan together.” Mike tells us. And so began the story of the West End Tavern.

It was a complete overhaul and rebuild that took time, but the fruits of their labor shine brightly. West End Tavern boasts a stately fireplace room that can seat private parties of up to 35 people. Shockingly, they don’t even charge for the coveted space you just have to guarantee that you can fill it. Outside, the deck overlooking the affluent West Bay is unrecognizable from its former old self. The impressively extended seating and added outside bar make it an essential place to party when the warmer temps begin. Plan to kick off the season with top-shelf margaritas and small plates with a few besties.

Inside you’ll also find grand accents of cowhide bar stools, a stunning walnut live

“We wanted energy in the kitchen. It’s a show, and the cooks and chefs get instant gratification. You can sit right by the brick oven bar and watch the action” edge bar, oversized booths and an inviting community table top that can easily seat a lively crowd. We were surprised to discover these were all distinctively Mike’s designs and ideas. “When you have opened seven restaurants, you know what you like and what works. I had fun with it,” he smiles.

The one unforeseen decision he made was opening up the kitchen, allowing patrons a peek behind the curtain. It’s a daring and courageous move. “We wanted energy in the kitchen. It’s a show, and the cooks and chefs get instant gratification. You can sit right by the brick oven bar and watch the action,” says Mike.

Mike has taken a huge risk that is paying off, with hiring a young fresh team. At the helm, Brittnay Fritz is the energetic, hard-

working general manager, “He is the best boss I have ever had,” she says. “She also understands the power of social media,” says Mike. “I am so proud of our chef, he has a true talent, and he has full liberty. It’s an adventure to let the young kids take the reins. I know I can still stick my nose in if I need to, in forty years I have seen every problem,” laughs Mike.

“I wanted to establish a culture, the success of any restaurant is service. Attention to detail and young smiling faces, we are hospitality with a heart,” says Mike. “We are very family orientated and already have a lot of regulars.

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“I wanted to establish a culture, the success of any restaurant is service.

Attention to detail and young smiling faces, we are hospitality with a heart.”

Chef Grant Steiner

you eagerly anticipate your chosen dish, its journey to your table is extraordinary.

The brick oven fires up to deliver world-class Artisan Pizzas, grilled to deliciousness. The Sweet Fennel Sausage and Margherita pizzas are classics to try. What’s larger than life at the West End Tavern is the epic wood-fired grill. No electric, no gas, just 20 -30 logs of seasoned cherry wood, tenderly blackened, blistered and charred every day. The preferred meats enter into a slow-cooked heaven.

Arriving on your plate for a one of a kind smokey extravaganza of mouthwatering flavor that bursts with every luscious bite. Hello, taste bud utopia! I’m dreaming of wood-grilled BBQ ribs or a Black Angus New York Strip Steak right about now.

If chicken is more your style, you’ve never experienced poultry paradise like this.

Brined for two days, all-natural free range and gently roasted to juicy perfection on a colossal sized rotisserie spit. It can roast fifty-two of the most succulent and

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delectable chickens, all at once. Do we smell a side business here? We do, News Flash!

Mike is hoping by the early summer to open up the West End Tavern’s side door and to offer an exclusive TO-GO operation.

The West Side will be hopping. Pop in to pick up dinner for the family, your sunset boat trip, a picnic on the beach, impress friends with a dish to pass or simply just because you are craving it. Mike plans to offer other yummy items, too. Everything at West End Tavern is fresh and made from scratch. To prove it, we were treated to an impressive behind the scenes tour. We checked out the gigantic kitchen, bustling with activity. We peeked inside the walk-in freezer and the walk-in refrigerator, that was bigger than my entire kitchen! And we got to see up-close the industrial-sized rotisserie. Mike’s dedication to succeed is mind-blowing. Everything is first class and top notch. The area for his employees in the back is just as large as it is for his guests in

the front. Mike is quite simply the ultimate King of Hospitality. “I love the restaurant business. Over the years there are so many kids that we have mentored as bussers and wait staff. It keeps me young. We have touched hundreds of lives, and I love when they revisit with their own families as parents. We live in a very special place.”

To bring in spring, be sure to plan a date night, lunch or a happy hour at The West End Tavern soon. The bird’s eye view over Harbor West Marina is a sought-after spot. The docks will be humming soon with a spring revival as the boats re-emerge, returning to the water enthusiastically waiting for another memorable summer to begin.

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Torch Lake to Lake Michigan

Jim Anderson of Anderson Aerial Photography took a recent flight to capture our northern lakes tundra. Blanketed in snow, and glazed with layers of frosty ice, they are barely recognizable as the same coveted tropical bodies of water that we center our entire summers around.

The side by side contrasts are a breathtaking visual, as we eagerly anticipate the spring thaw.

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Inspiring spaces for you to do your

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extends into the way we do business.

Today’s professionals don’t often put on a business suit to go to work, but they still need a functional space to improve their productivity.

With the emergence of mobile technology, many people are now managing their careers from home. This evolution is causing a change in home design. Gone are the days of a desk in the kitchen or a formal den with a “no entry” feel. What has entered instead, are often bright welcoming rooms that can inspire us to “go to work” daily.

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The most common approach to a home office is having a desk so that you may be facing either outside or the entrance to the room, with an additional work space behind for setting a printer, storing files and fanning out paperwork. These areas will flow in style with the rest of the home, but we may add some special spaces for art or family pictures or displaying professional certifications and awards. This is often achieved through the use of built in bookshelves, file drawers and office type storage.

Considerations are made if you might conduct meetings in

this space to offer a spot for attendees to sit in a comfortable chair, have a table to set a beverage on and conduct business in a more “casual, comfortable” environment.

Even if we aren’t running a career from home, we still need a spot to file away important documents, keep records, store a printer and such. As a designer, I am happy this space is no longer in the kitchen as often it would become the drop zone and become filled with so much clutter that working there became impossible. What often is requested is still a set of file drawers, a spot for a printer and a space to simply organize your family’s school and daily schedules.

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f you’re lucky to live on the lake, you’re lucky enough! Or so the saying goes.

Unfortunately, everyone isn’t quite that lucky. Our beloved northern shorelines are full of sprawling coastal cottages, custom built and impeccably designed. Lavish homes, where every detail has been meticulously planned to make cherished family memories for generations. This is the Lucky Lake Life indeed. If you have dreamed of nostalgic waterfront serenity in a beach living setting, with plenty of room for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins spending unforgettable family moments together, The Lakemore Retreat on Arbutus Lake was lovingly built just for you.

The Lakemore Retreat consists of two beautiful homes, comfortably furnished and charmingly decorated, and remarkably equipped for a truly relaxing family vacation.

Just arrive with bathing suits in tow, to enjoy carefree sandy toes, lazy days spent jumping in the crystal-clear lake and cool summer nights filled with lightning bugs, s’mores and campfires. The Lakemore Retreat is quite simply, A Happy Place.

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“The Cottage is much more Girlie,” laughs Tricia

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kiddos. Living an idyllic family life, they knew the secret of this happy place.

So, when another desirable lot popped up, they jumped on it. “We wanted the property selfishly for us, it has a true beachfront with natural sand and with

Dean’s experience he knew he could split it,” says Tricia. “I have four older brothers, and there are thirteen grandkids, we just thought it would be so cool to build something. With Dean’s skills and advantages as a contractor it just made

sense. We can build them and it would allow us to rent them,” recalls Tricia.

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The interior of The Lodge wows, richly accented with Walnut Wood throughout.

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zero storage. Tiny cabins and dated onestory homes, most lacking any modernday conveniences like air conditioning or laundry rooms.

Katie Hall, who recently moved their family to Austin, TX. It turns out they would be homeless when they visit in the summer, so it was a perfect scenario.

They were excited to build something exceptional. Although, they did wonder if people would take a brand spanking new high-tech home. “Maybe there is a market for it? We thought,” laughs Tricia. Along the way, they took in an additional investor,

They went all-in, planning two homes on the lakefront, breaking ground in the fall of 2014 and working through the wickedest winter that we had experienced up north in years. “Do you remember the winter of 2014-15?” Tricia laughs.

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At the time, their sister company BAC Design was in its early stages. They wisely seized the unique opportunity to showcase their gifted team. “It made it so much fun. Marty, our lead designer, made so many daring choices. I would have never done them in my own home,” recalls Tricia. As the design concept evolved, the separation of styles between the two homes progressed. “The Lodge is what we call Industrial Chic, more Restoration

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In the Lodge’s kitchen they made bold choices, highlighting their design team’s skills.

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The cottage is airy, bright and breezy.

The inviting space is comprised of walls wrapped in white shiplap paneling. In contrast, are reclaimed barn wood beams, cosmetically placed around structural beams. Old meets new, repurposed and reused it creates a cozy farmhouse ambiance.

“The cottage is more girlie, and the lodge is more for the guys,” laughs Tricia.

The Four-Season room in the Lodge

Hardware and The Cottage is more Pottery Barn,” laughs Tricia.

The color scheme and natural elements define the dramatic differences between the two.

In the lodge, it’s a much more cuttingedge atmosphere, richly accented with walnut wood and metal. Hues of gray and moody blues, with a décor that highlights vintage Americana with red, white and blue, providing a much more masculine and modern impression overall. The kitchen stands out as ultra-contemporary, with raw

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went,” laughs Tricia.

For the furniture, she chose high-quality leather couches and sectionals that could stand the test of time from Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings.

The beds are all custom made by woodworker Justin Selby, and the comfy mattresses even have a lake theme, from the Lakeside Mattress collection, again at Golden-Fowler.

matte finishes that make a bold style statement. Both homes are equally as comfortable and welcoming, decorated impeccably. “I just went to Home Goods with Marty, and we bought everything that matched our themes and figured out where to put it as we

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The Lakemore Retreat is quite simply, A Happy Place

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Marvelous Mud-Rooms keep sandy toes in check

heated floor. Finishing out the first level is an array of bedrooms and baths.

Downstairs at lake level is the real party area, a true family fun zone, meticulously planned around real-life fun and real-life function. A

giant lounging area, beside a convenient kitchen for snacks and refreshments.

No traveling far to quench your thirst or cure pangs of hunger! To ensure that sandy toes keep to a minimum there is a marvelous mudroom, complete with towel hooks, and cubbies.

With extra savvy thinking ahead, the bathroom sports a walk-in shower, or if you can catch the kids before they schlep sand inside, there is an outside shower. The wow factor is the coveted game room; each boasts a fullsize pool table. Everything you need for an epic family vacation is right here. For the little ones, there are high chairs, excer-saucers, booster seats, pack-n-plays, gates, sand toys and more. “We’ve traveled a lot, so we know what kids need, it’s just one less thing families need to worry about,” says Tricia. Back to the function, moms will love the mammoth laundry area too, and Tricia even throws in your detergent. Not that moms like to do laundry, but here you won’t mind, we promise.

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Up the stairs to the loft, each house has a special children’s play area. “We had Jeff at Sweet Pea (a downtown TC kids store), help us with that,” laughs Tricia. Facing opposite are three kid-friendly twin size beds, all in a row, reminiscent of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This one is too hard, this one is too soft, but this one is just right! You can easily imagine close cousins jumping on, and claiming their turf.

With all the creature comforts of home pre-planned for you, the only thing left to ponder is food and drink. Even here Tricia can expertly guide you; she created a book full of tried and tested favorite restaurants and not to be missed great eats in the surrounding area.

Or don’t leave the lake at all, as days turn into cool nights, warm up in the hot tubs and linger longer soaking up every fun-drenched minute. Plan come as you are, sunlit dinners on the deck, extreme grilling style. Barbecue connoisseurs will drool over the sweet set up overlooking the lake. Tricia also works hand in hand with Janice Binkert, from Food Ink, a local

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talented food genius who can cater to your family’s every food craving, delivering it right to the table.

The only thing left to plan are the memories that will be etched forever in your family’s hearts, spending sublime moments in the picturesque setting.

But who are we kidding, you can’t plan for those, they are heart-warming spontaneous, unrehearsed, natural and impulsive moments that make you giggle, laugh, sigh and cry. In this Happy Place, they happen a lot!

The retreat has become such a Happy Place and it’s busier than they could have ever imagined. They have already had guests stay from as far away as England.

It’s famous too, its big claim to fame is the charming backdrop Lake Home of the Polywood Outdoor furniture brand.

“I didn’t really mean for this to become a full-time job, I am actually a nurse, and I love my work,” laughs Tricia.

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SLEDER’S FAMILY TAVERN

THEN: Since 1882, Sleder’s Family Tavern has been serving up good food, good drink, and good talk in an intimate and nostalgic family atmosphere. One of Michigan’s oldest, continuouslyoperated taverns, Sleder’s is an important piece of the unique tapestry of Traverse City and a treasured part of the area that locals proudly share with visitors.

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AwArd winning wine List Over 300 wines A wide seLectiOn Of Beers & spirits The New York Restaurant in downtown Harbor Springs offers an eclectic cuisine in a comfortable setting, overlooking Little Traverse Bay’s waterfront featuring fine gourmet dining, a professional and attentive wait staff and talented bartenders.

Our restaurant opens daily at 5:00 p.m. and features nightly appetizer and dinner specials, which may include such delicious dishes as oysters on the half shell, mussels Provencal, walleye, rack of lamb and many other favorites.

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Old Fashioned

by Brad Reed Lately, I have been looking at a lot of really old black and white photographs of my great grandparents and other ancestors. I often imagine what their world was like living in Michigan in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. For some reason, I always imagine that world in black and white. When I was making this image today on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City, I realized that many of my ancestors may have seen Michigan scenes that were this colorful and beautiful, they just didn’t have a great way to capture that moment in time to share forever. The power of modern photography is just starting to be realized. Nikon D800. F22 at 1/25, ISO 100. 14-24mm lens at 14mm. On a tripod with an external flash set to rear sync. May 16, 2017 at 1:34pm. toddandbradreed.com

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