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Discover more about Up North, people, places, food and events.

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24 24 | HOUSE OF PIES Step inside an unassuming white bungalow in Alanson, Michigan, and find a bustling small-town pie shop.

28 | BEST. SKI. DAY. EVER. Can’t-miss runs, slope-side eats, unbelievable lift deals … it’s going to be a perfect day.

36 | WINE COUNTRY THANKSGIVING Northern Michigan’s top event planning pros share doable ideas for unforgettable fall feasts and holiday gatherings.

PLUS | MYNORTH HOLIDAYS (FOLLOWING PAGE 40)

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45 7 | EDITOR’S NOTE 9 | UP NORTH Manistee Fire Station is oldest continuously operating in the world; Trivia! Can you answer these Up-North stumpers?

13 | NOVEMBER EVENTS Festive community traditions.

19 | TRAVEL Cozy getaways for fall road trips.

21 | UP IN MICHIGAN A hike between seasons.

45 | LOCAL TABLE Have you tried Osorio’s crave-able salsas?

47 | DRINKS Soul-warming cold-weather cocktails.

48 | OUTDOORS This season’s gotta-have outdoor gifts.

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Joy to the Small Town TEXT BY DEBORAH WYATT FELLOWS PHOTO BY ANGELA BROWN

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he settlers who followed the Native Americans and fur traders to this region were mostly farmers, and for them, community was second only to the richness of the soil. The ability to nurture crops was inextricably linked to the ability to get to town and sell them.

Towns offered the chance to meet neighbors, attend church, and get the kids to school when it wasn’t harvest season. And those small towns held small shopkeepers who bought and sold the bounty of all that was grown and made around them, and who also, somehow, provided their community access to critical things that could only be made elsewhere.

That so many of our region’s small towns are still in existence today, intact and engaged, is a source of continual wonder, as well as deep joy and contentment to me. Look around the country. How often does a region ever sport as many unique and vibrant towns, where it is still possible to greet neighbors, attend church, send your kids to school and find everything from local foods, handmade jewelry, an incredible meal, world class art, a hammer and a good, warm sweater.

But in a world where giant companies put literally millions of products a mere click away from us every minute of the day and huge retailers tout sales tied to every imaginable date on the calendar, how in the world does commerce, one of the absolutely critical elements that keeps a small town alive,

survive? And how have our towns maintained such a standard for innovation and quality when it seemed, at many points along the way, far easier and less risky to drop to the lowest common denominator when it comes to the product? The answer is all of us.

There is no doubt that our small towns have the advantage of being nestled in a beautiful landscape, cherished by many. But many small towns struggle in beautiful places. I’ve engaged with our small businesses, be they shops, restaurants or services offered, for 40 years and this is what I know: They are owned and staffed with people who care deeply about this place, what it deserves and what they’ve built. They pour a great deal of time into the well-being of their towns. They believe in the standards they’ve set for themselves; no one is telling them to seek out the unique and the authentic, they choose to do so. And that isn’t easy. It is time consuming and risky. There are no marketing teams at headquarters testing products for interest and price in women aged 35 to 55. When you shop or eat in our towns, everything you engage with is there because someone pored over choices and decided with a sense of joy and fear what they felt was worthy of offering you. And that, in a nutshell, is why we love to wander our towns. We may not stop to think about it, but we sense it. We know we are in a curated, wholly unique, cared-for space.

As you wander the pages of this magazine, you will find, as always, incredible opportunities to engage with local foods, amazing landscapes, people making a difference in our region and opportunities for unforgettable experiences. You will find ways to honor our local farmers and jarred food makers by filling your holiday table with items grown and produced in Northern Michigan. This month, subscribers will see GIVE Northern Michigan, our publication connecting you to the stories of local nonprofits and the myriad of meaningful ways you can make a difference right here.

Also, this month, you will find MyNorth Holidays, our annual gift guide.

We produce this gift guide early in the holiday season before everyone is bombarded with more messages and mail than we can manage to process.

We produce this gift guide in the calm before the storm to show you some of the fabulous items you can find on the shelves of the small businesses that keep our small towns intact, as well as connect you to the magic of our towns during the holiday season. Our hope is that an activity or item, in the editorial and ads, catches your fancy and you decide to venture to a small town, wander the stores, meet the shopkeepers and grab some lunch or dinner.

These pages are meant to remind you that our region can provide you with the most interesting and unique gifts you will give this season, but also to show you that it really is possible to 4

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have a truly wonderful experience in the quest for those gifts.

I’m not Pollyannaish about how easy it is to see it, click it and buy it.

I don’t dismiss the need to shop for price on deeply discounted, big-box days. There are many, many ways we can spend our money and many reasons to do so. But it is a truth that not all places where we spend our money have the same effect. Taking some time to shop locally really does reconnect all of us to what was true for those who came before us; we are engaging with, and supporting, community. Our willingness to step into a local enterprise allows what was once just a dream and risk for that entrepreneur to become the meaningful exchange between two people; a chance for the owner and their staff to share why a product is so unusual or remarkable or fresh, and a chance for us to invest our own, hard-earned dollars into something that has meaning beyond just the item we are purchasing. Our dollars reinvigorate not just that small entrepreneur’s dream, but also the well-being of our neighbors, our schools and our nonprofits.

Maybe it is cliché, but there really is such nobility in farm families unloading their trucks in the dark at a small town grocery store, in our shopkeepers carefully placing the final touch on a window display, our chefs daydreaming over a box of multicolored potatoes just picked, our high school choir singing carols in the town square. It all reinforces our sense that as a region and a community we are intertwined, and whether for a lifetime or a weekend, we are in it, face to face, together.

Deborah Wyatt Fellows is founder and editor in chief of Traverse Magazine/MyNorth.com. debwf@traversemagazine.com.

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PEOPLE | NATURE | ARTS | NOSTALGIA | BUZZ | WISDOM | CURIOSITIES

WORLD RECORD

Hometown Heroes FRED LAPOINT

The Manistee Fire Station is continuously manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. And it has been since it opened in 1889.

BY CHRIS LOUD | PHOTOS SUPPLIED BY VISIT MANISTEE COUNTY

Sometimes the most important people and places serving our Northern Michigan communities can be overlooked or forgotten over the years. When it came to the Manistee Fire Department, longtime engineer paramedic Fred LaPoint made sure to get the record straight.

“I wanted to find some way to make sure the history of the station and the people who had served was remembered and preserved,” Fred says. After hours of research, his preservation project turned into something more. Fred contacted the Guinness Book of World Records to apply to create a category for “Oldest Continuously Manned Operating Fire Station.”

Two years and countless more hours of research later, Fred was able to prove the fire department has been continuously manned and operated since 1889. The station was approved for the record book just in time for its 130th anniversary.

Fred’s passion for public service started at an early age.

Originally from Syracuse, New York, he joined the Coast Guard back in 1972 after graduating from high school and going through boot camp in Camp May, New Jersey. One of his first fires was in New York Harbor in 1973, when two large ships collided near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The massive fire even spread to parts of the bridge’s superstructure. “I was stationed at Governors Island, New York, at that time,” Fred remembers. “That experience instilled in me a deeper desire to become involved with fire and rescue.” 4

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Fred eventually transferred to Muskegon, Michigan. When he got out of service with the Coast Guard, he signed up with the fire department. He started at the Manistee Fire Department in March 1979 and worked there until his retirement in July 2019.

Like many fire stations, the Manistee department is a large part of everyday life in the community. “We serve not only for fires, but for medical emergencies, storms and all kinds of things,” Fred says. “We’ve always been there for the community, and I think they really appreciate that.”

Fred reminisces about big fires he experienced, and harrowing moments being a first responder.

However, his passion peaks when he speaks about the people he encountered during his 40 years at the station, and the preservation of the department’s history.

“The sheer number of people, and especially chiefs, who were involved with the station over the years was one of the most interesting and surprising parts of my research.

When you’re working, your mind is focused on the here and now, and not as much on what and who came before you.”

While he might be retired from the Manistee Fire Department, Fred hasn’t stopped working in the field of rescue and relief. He volunteers for the fire department in Stronach, Michigan, where he currently lives.

He also volunteers with Team Rubicon, an international disaster response organization.

Chris Loud is the co-founder of The Boardman Review and writes from Traverse City. Follow him @cfloud on Instagram, and check out theboardmanreview.com.

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THANKFUL TO BE A NORTHERNER What actor lent his voice to Star Wars’ Darth Vader and to The Lion King’s Mufasa but stuttered as a child, until an English teacher at Brethren’s Dickson Schoolhouse made him recite a poem about grapefruit in class?

The world’s first pro hockey team—all players were paid—was founded in what U.P. city in 1903?

What jolly fruit has lorded over Beulah’s cherry mecca since 1922, having his perma-grin cut into the tops of pies as an escape for bubbling fruit?

On what day did the “Storm of the Century” sweep through Leelanau County, downing thousands of trees and leaving some towns without power for nearly a week?

This world-renowned decorator is responsible for Grand Hotel’s wildly colorful rooms and also worked for Joan Crawford and several U.S. presidents.

What large mythical* beast roams through northern forests, especially in Wexford County? (*The terrifying creature has also been spotted numerous times in Wisconsin and Indiana, so you decide if it’s real or not.)

What Michigan county has the highest waterto-land ratio of any county in the U.S.?

Here’s a stumper!

Tip: Work backward.

What’s the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the world’s largest freshwater lake in area?

Mackinac Island’s oldest fudge shop opened in 1887. Owner Henry made sails in the back of the building while his son, Rome, crafted fudge using his mother’s recipe on a marble table. What’s this family’s last name, which is also the name of the fudge shop?

In July 1940, the world’s tallest man ever at 8’11’’, Robert Wadlow, was making an appearance at the Manistee National Forest Festival. While in Manistee, Robert unfortunately died from an infected blister on his foot.

What store in Manistee has one of his size 37AA shoes—the largest in the world made for an actual person—on display?

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send your best trivia questions to csimpson@traversemagazine.com.

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1) James Earl Jones, 2) Houghton, 3) Cherry Jerry at The Cherry Hut, 4) Sunday, August 2, 2015, 5) Carleton Varney, 6) The Dogman, 7) Murdick, 8) Snyder’s Shoes, 9) Keweenaw. Second place: Leelanau, 10) Ryan Island in Siskiwit Lake on Isle Royale in Lake Superior

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traditional bluegrass band, performs in Bay Harbor’s coffee house-style venue at Red Sky Stage. MyNorthTickets.com Cometh Challenge brings more than 5,000 mountain bikers from Kalkaska to Traverse City, racing a slightly different course each year. iceman.com

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luscious wines paired with small plates of homemade delights at 12 wineries during the Petoskey Wine Region’s annual Harvest Stomp! Nov. 9 & 10.

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mouthwatering wine and food pairings along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail at the annual Toast the Season event, and get inspired for your holiday gatherings. Nov. 2 & 3 and 9 & 10. MyNorthTickets.com

Music | The Pedrito

Martinez Group is writing a new chapter in Cuban music history.

See the Grammy-nominated band at Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.

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Traverse Area Veterans Memorial in Traverse City to honor and remember all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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School presents West Side Story; TC West Senior High School features the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Two great performances with multiple dates in November.

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the holiday season, the hilarious tale of Elf The Musical shares the spirit of Christmas with everyone. Nov. 15–Dec. 14. Old Town Playhouse, Traverse City.

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to the Inn at Bay Harbor for an enchanted weekend featuring a Princess Tea Party with Disney-inspired Elsa and Anna characters!

MyNorthTickets.com and Outreach Coordinator will share tips and tools for easy clean eating during the holidays.

This free class is located at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. MyNorthTickets.com gifts and goods made and sold by youth and teens at the MiniMaker Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Charlevoix Public Library, Coeling Computer Center. charlevoixlibrary.org

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Charlevoix Parade & Tree Lighting: 29

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Taking place throughout the day, Charlevoix merchants will be offering fantastic Black Friday deals you won't want to miss. Stop in at Charlevoix State Bank and have your child's picture taken with Santa. Enjoy complimentary cookies and cocoa next to the Community Christmas Tree in East Park from 4-6pm. The holiday parade begins at 5:30pm. The final parade entry will be Santa and his helpers who stop in East Park to brighten the night by lighting the Community Christmas Tree for the first time this holiday season. visitcharlevoix.com Holiday Open House & Santa Parade: 29

Art

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Oil & Cold Wax Workshop: 3

This one-day workshop is taught by well-known cold wax and oil artist Mara Manning. Students will experience the layering process at the heart of the medium and develop several paintings at once. A wide variety of supplies will be available—pigment sticks, dry pigments, ArtGraf tailor’s chalk, oil pastels, cold wax, oil paints and more. In the second stage, interesting, unexpected “tools” and templates will be available for adding texture to the layers. Students will leave with fundamentals, new techniques and the beginning layers of paintings on both paper and cradled panel boards that can be developed further by each participant. Please bring a painting apron/ shirt. Odorless solvent, oil paints and cold wax medium, tools, substrates, gloves, wipes and all other supplies will be provided. Classes fill up quickly and space is limited.

Lunch is provided by Millie & Pepper and is included in the cost, $180. higherartgallery.com Wildlife in Watercolor Workshop: 23

Learn about laying down watercolor washes, layering and color with local artist Dani Knoph. Observe an artist demonstration then put your knowledge to practice. You'll learn fun facts about local wildlife with an emphasis on fish of Northwest Michigan. You're encouraged to bring photos of fish, flora or fauna that inspire you to use as references. You are also encouraged to bring watercolor supplies if you have your own, but supplies will be provided. Limited space. 9am; $25 per person. grassriver.org

Fairs, Festivals and Holidays

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Holiday Open House in Suttons Bay: 23

Suttons Bay is having a party AND giving back to the community at the same time! Local merchants have new holiday merchandise and great gift ideas; refreshments and snacks will be served by many. Each participating merchant will donate up to 10% of their sales to an area nonprofit, as selected by customers. Retailers and restaurants are excited to give back to the community in your honor and support the causes you value. suttonsbayarea.com Light Up Leland for the Holidays: 27

Tree lighting at Christmas Tree Corner followed by a parade with Santa riding in a fire engine to the Village Green. The mood will be festive with caroling, treats and more! lelandmi.com

Boyne City sparkles and glistens dressed in its holiday finest for the Santa Parade and Downtown Open House the Friday evening after Thanksgiving. The streets are filled with families and friends enjoying the sounds, sights and smells of the holiday season. Downtown businesses offer many specials and the opportunity for shopping, refreshments and hospitality during the festivities. Santa makes his first appearance of the season at the Santa Parade (6pm) that leads to a tree lighting and an opportunity for children to visit with Santa! 5-9pm. boynechamber.com Stafford’s Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade: 30

Holiday spirit will be coming your way during the 2019 Stafford’s Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade! Visit with Santa and his reindeer at the Perry Hotel before the parade begins. There will be excellent performances by the Petoskey High School Marching Band, as well as floats and walking ensembles representing many businesses and nonprofits in the community and more. petoskeydowntown.com Frankfort Elberta Events: 30

24th Annual Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair is an indoor holiday art fair with over 100 artists at Frankfort-Elberta High School. Enjoy Santa and Mrs. Claus’ arrival with complimentary candy canes and horse-drawn carriage rides. Festival of Trees at the Benzie Historical Society. Frankfort Community Tree Lighting, Rotary Park.

231.352.7251, frankfort-elberta.com

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Acorn Adventurers: 1

The Boardman River Nature Center & Grand Traverse Conservation District presents Acorn Adventurers, a free young explorers’ program for children ages 4 and under.

Outdoor environments are a great way to engage all of your early learners’ developing senses and give kids a bit of exercise too. Enjoy a mix of guided and self-guided outdoor activities that allow young explorers and their grown-ups to experience the outdoors. Part of the program takes place outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Yes, infants are welcome too! natureiscalling.org Traverse City Children’s Book Festival

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The Children's Book Festival celebrates the importance of books not just in the lives of kids, but for everyone.

TCCBF is a celebration of children, families, community and literacy. The festival offers a sampling of books for the entire family from a variety of Michigan and national publishers. Local nonprofits are on hand with fun, kidfriendly activities and crafts. General attendance is free.

Proceeds from the Traverse City Children's Book Festival benefit Born to Read. 10am-2pm, City Opera House.

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Literary

An Evening with Mitch Albom: 17

The National Writers Series presents Mitch Albom, the internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician. His books have collectively sold more than 39 million copies worldwide. Published in 45 languages around the world, Albom’s books have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed television movies. Live music, cash bar and Morsels sweet treats at the City Opera House, Traverse City. nationalwritersseries.org

Music

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Harbor Springs Tree Lighting: 30

Enjoy the tree-lighting ceremony and a special evening of activity in the picturesque town of Harbor Springs. Music, shopping and Christmas entertainment in a nostalgic setting reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. 104 years and still going strong. Music starts at 6pm and the iconic tree will be lit at 6:30pm. harborspringschamber.com

Film

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The First Rainbow Coalition: 14

Kids

In 1969, the Chicago Black Panther Party began to form a multi-ethnic coalition with the Young Lords Organization and the Young Patriots. Banding together in one of the most segregated cities in post-war America, the Rainbow Coalition changed the face of 1960s Chicago politics and created an organizing model for future activists and politicians. Events are free of charge and feature a documentary film followed by a discussion with community leaders and scholars. Films are generally screened with captions. Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum in Traverse City. dennosmuseum.org

Dennos Concert Series: 2, 15

Nov. 2: The Harmaleighs craft poetic, passionate and powerful songs cut from a pastiche of indie, folk, pop and Americana. tickets.interlochen.org Nov. 15 Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States. The group’s founder is Joe Troop (fiddle), a North Carolinian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer who moved to Argentina in 2010. While patiently carving out a niche in the local music scene, Joe taught bluegrass and old-time music for a living. That’s how he met Pau Barjau (banjo), Franco Martino (guitar) and Martin Bobrik (mandolin), his most dedicated students. They quickly became picking buddies and in 2013 decided to hit the stage. They perform at Milliken Auditorium as part of the Dennos Concert Series, Traverse City. MyNorthTickets.com Operas at The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts: 17, 23

Nov. 17: Family Opera Day from 1-2:30pm. Origami butterflies and kokeshi dolls to take home, small kokeshi dolls for the Festival of Trees Project. Also on Nov. 17: MET Opera Live in HD Madama Butterfly (Puccini) and Nov. 23: MET Opera Live in HD AKHNATEN (Philip Glass) MyNorthTickets.com

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Charlie Millard Band: 23

Gopherwood Concerts is pleased to welcome this fine group to their stage for the first time. Charlie Millard has been entertaining Northern Michigan diners, audiences, fundraisers and festivals with his piano-playing since he was 14 years old. The band has developed a unique sound, voice and thought-provoking lyrics/poetry with tones of an indie-Americana style reminiscent of a ‘70s folk/rock, singer/songwriter. Cadillac Elks Lodge.

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Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike Race: 2

Kalkaska to Traverse City, Traverse City, iceman.com YMCA’s Fall Fever 5K: 2

Civic Center, gtbayymca.org

Treetops Trifecta 5K, Hill Climb, Half Marathon: 2-3

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Cadillac Toy Trot 5K: 23

Toy Town at Lake Street, Cadillac, tctrackclub.com Kiwanis Boyne City Turkey Trot: 28

Boyne City City Hall, boynechamber.com TC Turkey Trot: 28

St. Francis High School, Traverse City, tcturkeytrot.com Turkey Vulture Trot: 28

Crystal Mountain 5K Run/Walk, crystalmountain.com $525,000

The Great Beerd Run: 9

Meet at the Pavilion Tent for the fourth Beerd Run—a 5k fun run designed to celebrate all things Beer and Beard. This is an untimed run with on-course beer tastings featuring Beards Brewery, Short's Brewery and Right Brain Brewery. Additionally, they will feature a Best Beard competition with both natural and assisted categories. This event coincides with Traverse City Beer Week, Nov. 8-15. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. thegreatbeerdrun.com

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TC West Vocal Department presents Fiddler on the Roof: 15-24

Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and book writer Joseph Stein.

Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theater canon. MyNorthTickets.com

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Michigan Septic Summit: 6

This event is hosted by FLOW at the Hagerty Center at NMC: Protecting Our Fresh Water from Septic System Pollution. Learn about recent and emerging research on the human health and environmental risks posed by old and failing septic systems found in Northern Lower Michigan and across the state, as well as local and regional programs and regulations adopted in response to the surface water and groundwater quality threats posed by these failing septic systems. The summit will foster continued dialogue toward more effective and geographically extensive efforts to reduce the risks they pose. Tickets available at flowforwater.org.

2019 IPA Challenge: 7

The TC Ale Trail, Create TC and The Little Fleet are happy to announce the 6th Annual IPA Challenge presented

by MI LOCAL HOPS. This is the official kick-off event of Traverse City Beer Week, Nov. 8-15. For the local competition, nine Traverse City breweries each produce their “Best IPA.” Two hundred beer lovers will blind test, judge and choose their favorite brew. Ticket holders know the description of the beer, ABV and other facts, but the brewery remains confidential. MyNorthTickets.com TX Shop Your Community Day: 9

Downtown Traverse City salutes the community and shares a portion of proceeds toward the community’s favorite charities. Do your holiday shopping in advance and a percentage of your purchase amount will be donated to the charity of your choice. 231.922.2050, downtowntc.com Flapjack & Flannel Festival: 9

Theater

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TC Central High School presents West Side Story: 8-17

West Side Story is a musical representation of the classic story of “Romeo and Juliet.” Set in the gang-ridden streets of 1950’s Manhattan, two teens from rival gangs meet and fall in love. The Jets and the Sharks are enemy gangs that battle each other for territory and respect in their neighborhood. Tensions rise between the gangs as a Shark girl named Maria, sister of the Shark gang leader, Bernardo, and a Jet named Tony, meet at a high school dance and fall for each other. Tony and Maria meet in secret and plan to run away together. However, a final rumble is being planned between the two gangs and Maria pleads for Tony to stop it. The rumble goes horribly wrong and tragedy strikes leading to a heartbreaking ending. MyNorthTickets.com

10+ Breweries. 30+ Brews. Pancake Pairings. Live Music.

Heated Tents. Good Times. Flapjacks from Daily Blend and Glendale Ave. that will pair well with brews. Sweet, savory, beer-infused; the options are endless! Local maple syrup. Live music from Jonathan Time Band, The Pocket and Pistil Whips. MyNorthTickets.com TX Hunt Downtown Gaylord: 15

The woods aren’t the only place you can hunt for a buck.

Shop local downtown businesses and save your receipts, all while hunting for bucks and enjoying refreshments.

Customers can tape their participating DMA receipts together to hang on the pole, and may combine with friends if they wish. There will be several prizes for buck pole categories (longest receipt, most money spent and most businesses supported) in the form of DMA Bucks that can be spent at any business that is a DMA member, as well as raffle drawings for gift baskets donated by downtown businesses. gaylordmichigan.net Libby Stallman is calendar editor of Traverse. Enter your event information at MyNorth.com/events two to three months prior to event date. Questions or more information email Libby@mynorth.com.

Wine Country Cozy

BY KIM SCHNEIDER | PHOTO BY WINDBORNE PHOTOGRAPHY

Chateau Chantal has the feel of a visit to a country manor, and that’s because the owner of the house makes it so. Book a stay in one of 11 hilltop rooms with views of orchards, vineyards, classic red barns and—yes— two bays, and your custom breakfast mimosas will be poured by owner Bob Begin, the same guy who likely stoked your real wood fire the night before. If Bob and his family aren’t serving you directly, you’ll still feel part of it. As one staffer says he tells his friends: If you want to learn a lot about wine, come after the busy harvest when the tasting room takes on the feel of a private class—and retreat. Day visitors can also call ahead to book a private tour and tasting or take the day and wander a new founder’s trail through the vines.

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OVERNIGHT AT THE WINERY INN

PRIVATE WINE DINNER IN YOUR SUITE

Pick among rooms newly decorated in the style of your favorite classic painter—Monet, Renoir, more. All rooms are suites, so it’s easy to add a second couple. You’ll make new friends easily enough if you want to thanks to a custom stay perk you won’t likely find anywhere else. Once the tasting room closes, guests can perform a self-guided wine tasting from all bottles offered on the tasting menu and are offered a complimentary glass of their favorite to enjoy by a fireplace nook stacked with wine trivia and other board games.

Guests rise to a chef-made breakfast like maple brown sugar bacon and a puff pastry with mushroom cream sauce— and then a guest-only cellar tour.

Chateau Chantal's multi-course gourmet dinners have garnered quite a following.

They’re offered only a couple of times in November, but this is your chance to gather a few foodie friends for an overnight in the executive apartment (with fireplace) and order in. For $150 a person above room rate, you can customize the menu with wine pairings.

Plan ahead, too, for the cooking class series that starts in January.

PACKAGE PERFECT Choose the mulled wine package and a warming pot with cherry wine is served in your room at the time of your choice, along with a cheese plate with a fresh baguette; the “Unwind” package is a seasonal favorite too. Two massages at a local spa, a bottle of wine and cushy robes you can keep come with the deal.

ONE-STOP HOLIDAY SHOPPING Everyone wins when holiday shopping feels like a vacation, and it does when you can gaze at a bay view out the turret windows, wine glass in hand, and tick off all the favorite people on your gift list. Chateau Chantal's boutique is no afterthought, not when you can pair “Naughty” and “Nice” wines in a festive carrier. There are original wine country paintings, Tuscan-style serving dishes and affordable jams made from estate wines.

Kim Schneider is a long-time travel writer specializing in Michigan adventures, food and wine. The Midwest Travel Journalist Association has named her Mark Twain Travel Writer of the Year, and she's the author of the recently published book, 100 Things to Do in Traverse City Before You Die. kimschneider.net

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UP NORTH November seems made for travel focused on quiet contemplation, or a road trip through rural countryside to a place of gathering. Mostly, though, it calls for cozy.

BY KIM SCHNEIDER

WINE COUNTRY RETREAT In the Petoskey Wine Region, crest hills to find sunset views of patterned vineyards, flocks of turkeys, and tasting rooms with varietals that are making waves in regional and national tasting competitions. Waterfront beauty Hotel Walloon was just named best wine country hotel—in the country—in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel competition, which promises that a sojourn in the up-and-coming wine region that surrounds, is both convenient and luxe. Find vintage elegance in breezy porches and classic wainscoting. Amenities include a hearth room with make-your-own macchiatos and outdoor hot tub along the waterfront. Ask at the desk, and staff will have the outdoor heaters ready so you’ll stay toasty even when getting out. HOTELWALLOON.COM; PETOSKEY.WINE

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SPA GETAWAY Book a treatment, and you can spend all day at Crystal Spa if you choose—and you likely will. Start in the relaxation room at this Thompsonville resort; there, the wall-length fireplace glows as you browse through magazines themed around relaxation and sip some Sun in the Winter tea. The outdoor hot tub is a short step out the glass sliders—especially perfect when first flakes start to fall. The cushy robe, steam room and infrared sauna all come as part of your booked massage or decadent body wrap, and during November Crystal Spa Days (through Nov. 27) featured treatments run $69. Staying over? Meander whenever you like to your living room at The Cottages at Water’s Edge. Kids love the box-car style

bunks, adults the easy-to-start fireplaces and woodstoves, sun deck and surrey rides with blanket—an extra touch offered Thanksgiving weekend. CRYSTALMOUNTAIN.COM

COTTAGE COMFORT LOG CABIN, LUDINGTON It’s the smallest lodge on the property, but the Log Cabin at Barothy Lodge in Ludington is situated on the Pere Marquette River; it sleeps four for a small group gathering and comes with kitchen, fireplace and pond view. BAROTHYLODGE.COM

CROOKED RIVER LODGE AND SUITES, ALANSON If what you think of when you hear “lodge” is the multi-story stone fireplace, antlered chandelier and huge space for gathering, then your imagination has summoned up this lodge with a light-filled indoor pool room with a waterfall wall and an outdoor fire pit on the Crooked River. CROOKEDRIVERLODGE.COM

GRAND VICTORIAN, BELLAIRE It’s hard to beat Victorian cozy, when drawing rooms beg you to settle in with tea or a hot gourmet breakfast, and it's even better when Short's Brewery, as well as a meadery, a tasting room for spirits and farm-to-table restaurant fare are all a short stroll away. GRANDVICTORIAN.COM Kim Schneider is a long-time travel writer specializing in Michigan adventures, food and wine. The Midwest Travel Journalist Association has named her Mark Twain Travel Writer of the Year, and she's the author of the recently published book, 100 Things to Do in Traverse City Before You Die. kimschneider.net

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The Moment Between Seasons The trail was crisp. The first snow had fallen overnight, a dusting, not enough to crest the top of my running shoes.

BY KANDACE CHAPPLE | PHOTO BY ANDREW VANDRIE

It was early morning. I had pulled on black running tights for the first time, embarrassed by their immodesty. But I was doing new things now. My new running shoes screamed neon pinks and yellows. My top was a matching pink, the closest thing to blaze orange that I could find in my closet. Today was November 15, the first day of rifle deer season in Michigan.

I wanted to run as far as the tiny dam at the lake—two miles, one way. Then back. It would be my longest run ever.

My legs resisted, heavy and gangly under me, slipping on the snow. I had hoped the new outfit would make me faster, but it turned out my engine was the same. I set about ticking off the half-mile sections as they came.

The first stretch of trail crossed a dirt road. As I approached, a white pickup rattled down the road, heard before it was seen. The two men in the front seat had coffee mugs in their hands, and they watched me, together, waiting for me to see it.

The hooves of a deer poked out of the truck bed; a successful hunt. I raised my hand in acknowledgment, and they waved back, a cheer. Perhaps I was the first to know, maybe even before their wives.

I crossed the road and kept on, pushing against the ache in my calves, trying to slow my breathing and find my pace. I hated running. But I appreciated pain now; this, my first fall without my mother.

The next section of trail wound downhill into the swamp, the trees outlined in fine white. Deer tracks crossed the trail many times, all running, deep points tearing up the ground. The swamp was brown and gray and white. I was the only color, my loud announcement that I wasn't a deer.

I next passed the narrow road where the lake gathered itself and headed over the spillway dam. Snow hugged the shore, riding a thin layer of ice that was reaching out into the open water, thin like paper. Sunshine broke through when I got to the dam, pushing back the day's cold and loosening up my legs.

A man appeared up ahead on the trail.

He was wide and wearing brown flannel, using a stick and standing without4

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“What a perfect day,” I called to him, hoping to pass by without incident.

But he stopped, facing me. “Why yes, it is!”

He turned and swept his arm across the lake before us. “And the view, oh the view!”

I didn't want to stop, wanted to run two straight. But there was something about him. I didn’t feel wary. Instead, I was taken in by his happiness. I stopped next to him.

“Do you hike here a lot?” I asked.

I rarely saw anyone on the trails and I was on them every day. I knew who came back here and when. This man I’d never seen before.

“I come only when the seasons change,” he said.

Yes, he was right. Today was that day.

I, too, was at the end of one season, at the start of another.

I left him then, running again, this time faster. I ran and ran. I didn’t stop where I had planned, the two-mile mark.

I kept going. I ran until I was deep in the woods, winding around the lake. When I did stop, it was to reach up and slap the blue hand-sprayed dot on a pine tree that marked the trail. Touching it felt like proof that I was still alive.

Today was that perfect moment between autumn and winter. Both seasons accounted for, neither giving way, neither taking the lead. In a day or even an hour, I might have missed the dance, the old man too.

As I rested, I scooped up a snowball and launched it out over the lake. It was a steep descent where I stood but a clear shot for my missile, the ferns and leaves bedded down on the ground.

The snowball hit the ice. Part of it broke through the ice and sank out of sight. Part of it survived and skidded across into the sunlight.

It was exactly how I felt as I stood there. One season of my life, the one with my mother, over, out of sight.

Another part of me surviving, standing there on the trail, dressed in pinks and yellows, doing something I’d never done before, looking for the sunlight. The next season of my life begun.

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t Cindy Sischo’s House of Pies in Alanson, the beginnings of the pie shop’s annual float for the downtown Petoskey Christmas parade sit outside. Cindy’s hands are stained with red paint.

The first year she was in the parade, Cindy wanted to build a miniature house to replicate her House of Pies. The plan was to cobble some old cardboard boxes together and paint them, but as she was sitting at her kitchen table, a light bulb went off: Wouldn’t it be even homier to use her husband’s ice fishing shack? She’s the kind of person who makes things happen. So, that first year, parade-goers saw an ice fishing shack dolled up as the House of Pies.

The real house is an unassuming bungalow with a screened-in porch across the road from Crooked Lake. It began as a residence, was a deli, then an Italian restaurant, and now, it’s the House of Pies. The enterprise began almost two decades ago, with Cindy’s mother selling pies out of her antique shop. One day, she put up a sign for fresh rhubarb pie and sold 17 in one day. Since then, mother and daughter developed the business into a full-fledged bakery that sells between 100 and 150 pies per day in the summer, and about 400 over Thanksgiving. While her mother is now retired downstate, Cindy still keeps things running smoothly—though she assures me that everything has to be up to her mom’s standards, “or you’re gonna find out fast!”

“When people walk in the door they can’t believe how big it is,” says Cindy. It’s true. The door opens into a wide industrial kitchen with a wood-paneled sitting room where guests can enjoy a slice of pie with ice cream and a cup of coffee. In the corner of the kitchen, a tall wire rack is laden with pies fresh from the oven. Big plastic buckets full of fresh fruit sit on the countertops. Everywhere you look there’s a relic from a different decade.

“I try to do all antiques,” says Cindy, “A bunch of this stuff I kind of commandeered from my mom with a lot of begging and stomping and kicking!” Every corner is stuffed with Cindy’s memories. Her “Elvis tree,” is a silver metallic Christmas tree complete with a colorful spotlight. It reminds her of the Christmas tree at Graceland in Tennessee. There’s a pair of blue-handled scissors that belonged to her grandmother and were in the family long before they ever sold their first pie. A country music station plays from an 18-inch-tall antique wooden radio, and an antique ceramic Christmas village is neatly laid out on shelves over the industrial sink. Cindy and her employees always have some music playing, but they try to keep it tame. “I had Kid Rock playing as loud as I could one day and the health inspector walked in!” So, now they mostly play country.

Cindy first began baking with her mother, who was an incredible pie-maker. “We just took it for granted,” says Cindy. The recipes came from her grandmother and were never written down. The recipes for her cream pies and the dough for the crust are locked in her memory, and she’s not sharing. The cherry-crumb pie gets a lovely dose of almond extract, and the perfectly browned meringue for the lemon pie is her trademark. Anywhere from four to ten people are working at House of Pies depending on the season, but “you have to be selected to do the pies,” says Cindy. Even then, her employees only roll out the dough. Cindy fills the pies all herself.

Consistency and perfection are key—and lots of butter.

It’s a warm and bustling business, but it also serves as an outlet for grief. Everything changed five years ago when Cindy’s daughter, Megan, passed away from cancer. “I kind of went crazy. Instead of sitting at home I just came here. And baked and baked and baked.”

That’s how they added the bakery to the pie shop. The mountains of pies she had to make weren’t enough to steal her focus, so she created a new challenge for herself and began learning how to decorate cakes and cookies. She created recipes for specialty breads like apple-cinnamon and cherry-almond. It’s what kept her getting up in the morning. Like the Christmas village, the Elvis tree and the jukebox in the corner, Cindy’s daughter has become a part of the little white house. Once a soldier in the Army, she was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. House of Pies now serves Kona coffee as a reminder of that time.

Cindy doesn’t stray far from her family recipes. As a sign on the door attests, they do not have gluten-free or dairy-free options.

“We are an old-school bakery,” Cindy laughs. But she is exploring new territory: They’ve started doing wedding pies and birthday cakes, and are trying rolled cakes—one a German chocolate, the other a chocolate cake rolled with chocolate buttercream and drizzled with chocolate ganache. In the summertime, it’s a 24-hour operation. The bakers sleep in shifts on a couch and pies go into the oven in batches of 40. Time loses all meaning. “If I were sane I could never do this. I couldn’t. Who would work 18 hours a day if they weren’t crazy?” she asks. In the summertime, she works from three or four in the morning until five at night. Seven days a week. The winter hours are a tad less intense, but not by much: she arrives by five in the morning and leaves around six in the evening for six days a week.

Cookies and pies will always be in the shop, but like many other things in Northern Michigan, the flavors ebb and flow with the seasons. If you can’t make it to Alanson to try one of her pies or other baked goods, Cindy has a few tips for making your own: First, “You can’t do anything without adding butter.” Second, always go with tried-and-true ingredients—even for the staples. House of Pies uses Crisco shortening, Pollyanna flour, Pioneer sugar and Prairie Farms milk. She sticks with local farms as much as possible.

Bill’s Farm Market in Petoskey supplies them with fresh Michigan strawberries and almost everything else is sourced from Smeltzer’s Orchard on Bear Lake.

While work has been her anchor, Cindy did take a few days off to celebrate her late daughter’s birthday in New Orleans. It’s the first time she’s taken any time off from the bakery in four years.

“You have to devote everything to make it,” says Cindy, “You just have to.” She continues to devote everything every single day to making perfect pies for us from her House of Pies. With her employees, family and her husband’s work colleagues, there are rarely leftovers. That said, she laughs and tells me, “My neighbor said that I have to move because the first year he gained 25 pounds!”

So, help a neighbor out. Go visit and bring home a fresh pie. 4577 Oden Road, Alanson, 231.347.6525.

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Favorite food break: Hot chocolate and a Snickers, 100%! —KATIE CLARK

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YOU’VE WAITED FOR THIS DAY ON THE SLOPES. THE PERFECT DAY. WE WENT STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE FOR CAN’T-MISS RUNS, SLOPE-SIDE EATS, UNBELIEVABLE LIFT DEALS AND SUPER-COZY LODGING ... JUST IN CASE YOU WANT TO DO IT ALL

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SCOTT ANDERSON // THE HOMESTEAD RESORT

I prefer to get on the hills early and take an early lunch.

Then, while others are eating lunch, I ski. —SCOTT ANDERSON

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KATIE CLARK DOWNHILL SKI COACH—GRAND TRAVERSE SKI CLUB HICKORY HILLS, TRAVERSE CITY TRAVERSECITYMI.GOV/HICKORY_HILLS.ASP TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 7 years CAN’T-MISS RUN: My favorite run at Hick is from the top of Swede (a blue square/ intermediate hill) down to the bottom of Waterfall (a black diamond/expert hill). It has a nice length, a fun pitch and you don’t have to worry about running into the lodge at the end of it—ha!

U-PICK: Skiing, definitely. Though that’s mostly because I’m a rubbish snowboarder!

FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: Hot chocolate and a Snickers, 100%! But if you’re there for the day, I would recommend packing a proper lunch.

ONE-OF-A-KIND FEATURE: The fact that Hickory is all rope tows! You get to ski the whole time and it helps keep you from getting too cold (as opposed to sitting on the chairlift for 5 minutes after every run).

TEACHING TIP: Black Diamond runs can be intimidating and should definitely be approached with respect. That said, they’re not impossible to handle, even for newer skiers. If you can make controlled turns and can stop when you want, I say give it a try! Just remember to make lots of turns, take it slow, and stay in control. If you do fall, remember to try and maneuver your feet so that they are below you pointing across the hill. If you’re all tangled up and can’t quite figure out how to get your feet back under you, you can always pop your skis off as a hard reset.

BEST LIFT TICKET BUY: Definitely the allday Saturday pass, you get the most bang for your buck.

IF YOU HAVE ONE DAY A YEAR TO SKI: Hickory hosts a Family Fun Day at the end of the season (generally early March). There are a lot of fun and silly events, and the atmosphere is awesome. It’s a nice cap to the end the season. My ideal day to ski weather-wise, is one of those rare sunny days in late February where it’s super cold in the morning, but gets up to the mid-20s during the day. Not only does the snow tend to be awesome on days like that, but there’s a view of Grand Traverse Bay from the top of Bail (one of the new hills at Hick) that is absolutely picture perfect.

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centered slightly over the ball of the foot.

You are flexed at the ankles, knees, spine and shoulders. Your hands are up and in front of your body.

WHAT TO WEAR: Layers! Make sure your underlayer is breathable. Add several layers for maximum warmth. It’s easier to take it off than to put it on. I wear a helmet all the time on the slopes and suggest this to all my students.

PERFECT TIMING: I prefer to get on the hills early and take an early lunch. Then, while others are eating lunch, I ski. In the early p.m., I take a break and then go out in the late p.m. for a couple more runs.

BEST LIFT TICKET BUY: There are a lot of opportunities to find discounted lift tickets. Liftopia and the MSIA (Michigan Snowsports Industries Association) White Gold Card are two.

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THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR THEHOMESTEADRESORT.COM TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 33 years CAN’T-MISS RUN: White Trillium. This is one of the most challenging runs at The Homestead, and the view is spectacular.

The area overlooks Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, voted by Good Morning America viewers as “The Most Beautiful Place in America.”

U-PICK: It’s easier to start with skiing ... if you were standing with skis on and your legs apart, I could give you a push and you could quickly move your feet to maintain your balance. If you were strapped to a snowboard, you can’t move your feet to stay in balance.

FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: Cavanaugh’s.

The newly renovated “grocerant” offers grab-and-go foods, a soup and salad bar, and made-for-you pizzas.

TOP TEACHING TIP: Make sure you’re in an athletic stance. This allows you to use the entire ski and handle any terrain changes that might come your way. The body is

BUD ASHTON SNOWSPORTS DIRECTOR + SKI INSTRUCTOR CABERFAE PEAKS, CADILLAC CABERFAEPEAKS.C0M TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 12 years CAN’T-MISS RUN: Smiling Irishman. It’s a long and wide beginner-to-intermediate trail that also provides access points to the backcountry for advanced to expert skiers/snowboarders. Additionally, it’s a great trail to teach the beginner lessons and allows for enhancement exercises for upper level skiers.

U-PICK: Skiing is my choice by far. It allows access to all terrains and hill conditions.

I prefer advanced and expert terrain options and realized that to have those choices, I needed to be on skis.

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—DEVIN KURZHALS

Any time we get a foot of snow overnight is a good day to go skiing.

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FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: R Dubs Pub (try Caberfae Darkside Ale, brewed by Right Brain Brewery just for Caberfae Peaks) and Beaties Bar and Grill (the legendary Arlo’s Ultimate Bloody Mary is served at Beatie’s, along with Caberfae’s famous French fries).

TOP TEACHING ADVICE: Turn shape is a critical element in all levels of skiing. Recognize the importance of creating good turn shape (not just a directional change) by emphasizing active steering—controlling the dominate outside ski throughout the arc of the turn.

BEST LODGING: The 36-room MacKenzie Lodge at the base of the ski area with outside swimming pool and hot tub.

FAVE THING TO DO OFF SLOPE: Enjoying the outside pool and hot tub!

BEST LIFT TICKET BUY: Mid-week ski packages such as “Ladies Day,” “College Night” on Fridays, “Silver Streaker” for ages 50+ and Family Fun Day Sunday.

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FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: Forty Acres Tavern is phenomenal and never slow. Try the panko chicken sandwich.

TOP TEACHING TIP: Forward pressure is always an issue with students. Look down at the toes of your boots. If you can see them, your ankles aren’t flexed enough.

Block your vision of your toes by flexing your ankle and keeping your knee over the toes. This should keep your shin tight to the tongue of your boot.

BEST LODGING: The Village At Disciples Ridge condos are by far the best ski-in skiout lodging in the Midwest. (Amenities include whirlpool bath, fireplace, cathedral ceiling and access to an outdoor heated pool.)

FAVE THING TO DO OFF SLOPE: Crosscountry skiing is a great way to unwind and block out the noise.

WHAT TO WEAR: Boot warming systems and heated socks are awesome investments to keep you comfortable. They are available at most ski shops at resorts, including Boyne Country Sports at Boyne Mountain.

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the top and gets steeper from top to bottom. Finally, Buck when it’s groomed to corduroyed perfection; it’s perfect for race training or high performance turns when you want to blow out the cobwebs.

U-PICK: Skiing. Because it’s better (don’t tell all my snowboard buddies!).

FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: The Waffle Cabin is my sons’ favorite place, by far!

They go there so often I have a tab there.

It’s right outside my office door. You can walk up and get a chocolate-covered waffle to go! I prefer a cheeseburger and jalapeño poppers at the Clipper Cafe or shepherd’s pie and truffle fries at The Thistle Pub and Grille.

TOP TEACHING TIP: Always go with a certified professional ski or snowboard instructor! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skied before or if you are looking to up your game on the steeps and bumps or if you want to get faster in the race course—a certified pro can always make your skiing or riding experiences better.

BEST LODGING: The new Inn at the Mountain is great because the rooms are beautiful and it is centrally located. For larger groups, try The Bungalows at Crystal Glen because their designs are visually pleasing, and they have a lot of room. They sleep 9-10 guests.

FAVE THINGS TO DO OFF SLOPE: Workout in the Peak Fitness Center, enjoy dinner at The Thistle Pub and Grille, or skate with my family on the new ice rink that is built to tolerate fluctuations in winter weather.

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CAN’T-MISS RUN: North Boyne is the Race Arena for the resort. It’s easily accessible from the main high-speed six-person chairlift. There are also alternate runs that come off of North Boyne. Because of the contour of the hill and alternate runs connected, you can get really creative with it.

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U-PICK: When the snow is deep, snowboarding can be a blast. But I prefer to ski overall because I can go anywhere, and I don’t have to strap in and out on every run.

Snowboard boots are way more comfortable though!

CAN’T-MISS RUNS: I love these three black diamonds: The Gorge when there is fresh snow; I love its steepness and how its mood changes with the weather. Buckaroo when it’s covered in skied-up fresh snow and bumps; I love how it rolls over from

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IF YOU HAVE ONE DAY A YEAR TO SKI: A day with your family. If I have to choose, I’d say my wife’s birthday at the end of March because the weather is almost always as beautiful as the snow, and my family and I all get to ski together all day long. Tough to beat that!

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NUB’S NOB, HARBOR SPRINGS NUBSNOB.COM TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 32 years CAN’T-MISS RUN: Outback Jack on Pintail Peak is my favorite run. It’s a moderate “blue square” that is wide enough for large radius turns, but offers a nice straight line for short swings. At the top is the Pintail Peak Warming Hut, a great place for soup and sandwiches. Outback Jack also has some natural walls that are great practice for skiers who want to eventually try the half-pipe. I may also be partial to Outback Jack because it’s named after my dad, Jack Frank. He’s worked at Nub’s for over 40 years: first as an instructor, then as a coach.

Now he drives the Nub’s Nob shuttle bus.

FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: When I was growing up, everyone would stop skiing at 3 p.m. to go in and have fresh donuts. Warm, soft and glazed—they have ruined other donuts for me. Donuts now come out in the mornings, and if it’s your lucky day, you may catch general manager Ben Doornbos coming around with a plate of warm donut holes soon after. The curly fries at Nub’s are amazing. They come in sharable portions and I recommend dipping them in the house-made buttermilk ranch dressing.

BEST TERRAIN PARK FEATURE: The half pipe. Skiing the pipe involves so many skills: weight, steering, balance, pressure. It is also self-regulating, depending on your ability. Better skiers can go farther up the walls, and beginners can stay lower. Kids are so proud at the end of a lesson to tell their parents that they skied the half pipe!

WHAT TO WEAR: Women should wear boots made for women. Women’s calf muscles attach further down the leg than men’s. Boots made for men are taller and stiffer and can be uncomfortable. Also, wear one pair of non-cotton socks with no clothing tucked into your boot.

IF YOU HAVE ONE DAY A YEAR TO SKI: Our Mardi Gras day in March. This spring day is family-oriented with costumes, silly races, lots of beads, the Petoskey Steel Drum Band and the Soaker Cup challenge.

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CAN’T-MISS RUN: Timber Trail. It’s a black diamond available from the first chairlift.

It’s fast, easy to jump things and offers a spectacular view of nature.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 34 years CAN’T-MISS RUN: My favorite run is what I call the Face, but its real name is Kingdom Come. The face is so steep that you can’t see the bottom when you start. Access it from any of the chairs on the front of Schuss Mountain—the yellow, the pink or the blue. Our lifts are named by their color, which you can see from runs all over the mountain. A great way to find and meet others in your group!

FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: At the resort, I send people to the River Bistro. My favorite?

Their homemade Parmesan chips. Or head into Bellaire—one of the most happening small towns around. It has Short’s Brewery Co., Bee Well Meadery, Mammoth Distilling, Hello Vino and Toonie’s.

BEST LODGING: I love the Lakeview Hotel at Summit Village and its awesome view of Lake Bellaire and the best sunsets.

BEST TERRAIN PARK FEATURE: The Monster Park crew does a great job with all the jumps and rails. I like to watch the kids when they go off the 6-foot picnic table.

BEST LIFT TICKET BUY: Sunday Family Funday. You can get a lesson, lift ticket and rental from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. all for $29.

The lesson is optional and is for “neverever” beginners.

IF YOU HAVE ONE DAY A YEAR TO SKI: The Special Olympic Winter Games Ski Races that we host at the end of January.

To watch the determination in the athletes is amazing and to see the faces when they cross the finish line, makes me smile!

FAVORITE FOOD BREAK: Chicken tenders from The Sports Bar. They are also known for their American Kobe Burgers including the Jack Daniel’s Double Decker.

TOP TEACHING TIP: Always believe in yourself. Slow and steady wins the race.

BEST LODGING: Treetops Lodge. The staff is great to be around and always happy to help. There are indoor/outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub, a fitness center and Treetops Spa at the lodge.

BEST TERRAIN PARK FEATURE: The Cannon Rail is one of cleanest rails to ride on. We have four terrain parks to explore.

PERFECT TIME OF DAY TO SKI: Sundown.

It’s a beautiful sight to see the sun going down on the hills.

BEST LIFT TICKET BUY: Thrifty Thursdays.

From 4-8 p.m., you can get $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, $10 group lessons and free Nastar runs.

IF YOU HAVE ONE DAY A YEAR TO SKI: St. Patrick’s Day weekend. It’s crazy with green on the hills!

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ON A BRISK FALL NIGHT, A HANDFUL OF FRIENDS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN’S EVENT INDUSTRY COME TOGETHER TO UNWIND AFTER A FULL SEASON OF WEDDINGS AND BIG SOIREES. PULL UP A CHAIR AND GATHER IDEAS FOR YOUR OWN HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

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early 20 of Northern Michigan’s top event vendors collaborated to create a fall harvest dinner party at a winery in the heart of Old Mission Peninsula. The idea for this occasion began with a phone call between Melissa Conradie of Conradie Event Design, a boutique event planning company in Traverse City, and Amy Hendrickson of Amy Kate Designs, in Elk Rapids.

Says Melissa, “Two hours and a few cups of coffee later, we had dreamed up an extravagant, winding serpentine table draped in plush velvet linens, weaving through a canopy of chestnut trees.”

It was the perfect setting for their friends in our region’s service industry to enjoy some relaxing downtime ... together.

“It was an unforgettable evening, sipping local wine next to a roaring fire, listening to acoustic music, sharing exquisite cuisine,” says Melissa. “And being present in the moment with a group of event-industry professionals who are more often on the other side of enjoying these experiences.”

While the event pros represent widely varying products and services, from music to menus, they share one common trait: a passion for delivering unique, unforgettable events to their clients—and their clients’ guests. Listen in as they share their ideas— just in time for the biggest fall food feast of them all.

Gather A thoughtfully organized gathering starts with creating a sense of togetherness. We focus on creating a mood. We want the guests at our table to feel the passion that we put into our design.

• When hosting, be sure to honor the traditions that are near and dear to your heart, while sharing with your guests your individual sense of style.

• Thoughtful little touches create fond memories so guests want to revisit the day over and over again. Something as small as cork labels stamped with the word “gather,” tied around freshly baked rolls wrapped in cheesecloth and leather roping—it is these details that leave a lasting impression.

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Inspire We breathe life into our clients’ ideas to make each tablescape as unique as possible. Design with pieces that inspire you.

Have fun playing with colors, textures, patterns, and vintage and modern choices.

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Adorn Having grown our own flowers for three decades, I have great respect for mother nature and I take pride in preserving our Michigan woods and waters. I like to share these gifts as much as possible.

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autumn is by far my favorite time of year for this. The opportunities for flowers, fruits, foliage and berries are boundless. For this gathering, I selected concord, pinot noir and cabernet franc grapes to take up residence next to Bosc pears and apples.

Add a focal point to your tablescape, such as a tall glass-and-wrought-iron candelabra filled with handpicked apples and moss.

Use flowers to create movement in your floral design. Dahlias provide an array of colors and textures.

It is a passion of mine to incorporate seasonal fruits and vegetation that I grew or foraged from our woods, and

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Find inspiration from a multitude of sources. Start your search for ideas with a piece of clothing, a magazine advertisement, nature, a book cover or a bowl of jellybeans. Learn to trust your eyes.

When accenting with modern elements, look to the mainstream for textiles,

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dishware, textures and adornments: perhaps a black-and-white buffalocheck print, monochromatic tiles or a unique ceramic vase. Finalize the tablescape by adding an unusual feature—perhaps a find from an antique store or gift shop—to surprise your guests.

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Cherish I’ve always had a love for all things old and have spent years as a treasure seeker. More than a decade ago, I started selling things at the local flea market as an excuse to keep collecting. That business eventually morphed into a rental company when a customer wanted to buy something to use at her wedding. Knowing she only wanted it for a day, I told her, “Pay me $5, and bring it back Monday.” The realization that I could generate revenue and hang on to my stuff was the epiphany that created Serradella.

Although vintage is only one of the vibes we do, it is where we got our start, so it has a special place in our hearts. The first upholstered piece we added to our rental collection was a brocade settee I bought at an auction.

• When fall rolls around, vintage is the ultimate go-to, with deep, rich colors and heavy fabrics that perfectly complement the cooler weather, changing leaves and shorter days.

Kelly Newell, Serradella Vintage: Vintage Rentals and Decor, serradellavintage.com

Snap Memories For the past seven years, I have been photographing weddings in some of Northern Michigan’s most iconic landscapes and locales—from the lush vineyards of Leelanau and Old Mission to the sweeping vistas of Sleeping Bear Dunes, and many a secluded grove and secret beach between.

Born and raised right here in the upper reaches of the mitten, I have a lifelong appreciation for the Great Lakes and have spent years exploring the best our region has to offer.

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• With our long winters, Northern Michigan has several months of no color each year. Take advantage of fall’s riot of color: Look for a landscape that highlights the reds and oranges of the changing leaves.

• An overcast fall day is like a giant softbox in the sky. You can get some really dramatic shots in the middle of the day. The even light, without the harsh shadows that come with sunshine, is especially suited for portraits.

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Cook with Heart The best foods for any event are those made with care and technique. The energy and wholeness you put in is the energy and wholeness you get out. These days when so much information is flying past us so quickly, when we are connected and yet distracted, it is so very important to remember the old, slow stuff. Put the phone down, get your hands dirty with your friends and family, and remember to drink, feast and talk like we used to.

When I think of Thanksgiving, I imagine a golden-kissed turkey breast and crispy leg skin, rich creamy gravy, flaky piecrusts and warm, freshly baked bread. The trick is to keep it simple so you can do it right.

Embrace the journey of making the meal, not just the fast and furious face-feeding.

• Baste your turkey with fat to crisp the skin, and cook it in a large enough oven for good air circulation.

• Make your pie crust by hand, and use fresh fruit—skip the can of goo.

• Bread is not as scary as it sounds, it just takes time between steps.

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Recipes HARICOTS VERTS SALAD Yep, there are our nostalgic family-favorites that have to be on the Thanksgiving table, but we can always welcome a fresh salad packed with flavor. This one comes courtesy of Chef Henry Bisson at TC’s Smoke & Porter. Slender French green beans get to dance in the pan with a classic warm bacon vinaigrette—use your favorite recipe. Chef Henry adds a splash of truffle oil to his.

TO PLATE PER SERVING: 1 ounce haricots verts, blanched and shocked, about 8 pieces 2 ounces bacon vinaigrette 1 ounce farmhouse cheddar, large crumbles ½ ounce Marcona almonds 1 ounce watercress, stems removed 8 slices radish, shaved paper-thin

sliced apples or pears, optional Using a small sauté pan, heat the haricots verts with the bacon vinaigrette. Do not overheat; you only need to warm enough to loosen the solid fat in the bacon vinaigrette.

Place the warm vinaigrette and haricots verts in a bowl.

Add the rest of the ingredients, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Gently place the salad on a plate, and serve.

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The Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend is the event of the season. The entire town transforms into a scene from an advent calendar with bagpipers, reindeer, roasted chestnuts, carolers and draft horses pulling a 30-foot Christmas tree down River Street. December 5–8. manisteesleighbellparade.com

CHRISTMAS IN ONEKAMA November 23, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. onekama.info/calendar

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WINTERTIME IN THE CITY, HISTORICAL PHOTO EXHIBIT December 1–31 visitmanisteecounty.com

DOWNTOWN SOUP COOK-OFF December 6, 4:30–6:30 p.m. visitmanisteecounty.com

SLEIGHBELL AT THE RAMSDELL - LAITH AL-SAADI December 7, 7–10 p.m.

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BEULAH This sweet village tucked along the edge of Crystal Lake has that quintessential Up North vibe and a charming downtown shopping district.

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Benzie Boulevard is brimming with boutiques. 254 South (the address and the shop’s name), Unearthed (incredible jewelry, fossils and minerals) and Crystal Crate & Cargo (home and kitchen nirvana) are just a few of the highlights.

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Thompsonville’s Crystal Mountain is only a 14-minute drive from downtown Beulah, and the resort honors winter with snowy activities well beyond the slopes. Hop on a fat tire bike, explore the Nordic trails, go ice skating or strap on a pair of snowshoes. crystalmountain.com

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Cozy up in the bright-red-barn turned tasting room at St. Ambrose Cellars with a flight of awardwinning meads, wines, ciders and beers (which also make great gifts!). Open seven days a week, year-round for maximum merriment. stambrose-mead-wine.com

BENZIE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FESTIVAL OF TREES November 30–December 1 facebook.com > search event name

FIRST LIGHT CELEBRATION, CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN November 30, 5–6 p.m. crystalmountain.com

CHRISTMAS MAGIC, DOWNTOWN BEULAH December 14, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. clcba.org

SKI WITH SANTA, CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN December 24, 1 p.m. crystalmountain.com

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Park on the east end of Main Street and work your way west with stops at Lynn & Perin Mercantile Co., Betsie Bay Furniture and Sunbeams of Promise. End the day with a movie at The Garden Theater.

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Does your Christmas wish list include the words sweet and savory? Order the chicken and waffles at Birch & Maple. The toasty warm waffles and juicy buttermilk fried chicken are topped with bourbon maple toffee. Yes, yum. birchandmaplefrankfort.com

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Something special is always on tap at Stormcloud Brewing Company.

Winter brings trivia, game nights, curling and more. Warm up with a pint of Fun Guv'nr Black IPA and the brewery's honey sriracha popcorn. stormcloudbrewing.com

FRANKFORT This storybook town is decked with a top-flight brewery (with curling each winter!), a state-of-the-art theater, memorable eateries and fun shops.

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HOLLY BERRY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR November 30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. frankfort-elberta.com

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS VISIT WITH KIDS November 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. benzie.org

FRANKFORT COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING November 30, 7–8 p.m. benzie.org

UGLY SWEATER PARTY, STORMCLOUD BREWING CO. December 20, 7:30–10:30 p.m. stormcloudbrewing.com

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OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS …

These are our readers’ favorite sleigh rides across the North!

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ANTLER RIDGE FARMS, WILLIAMSBURG Mother and son Percherons, Dixie and Danny, pull you out to a bonfire with marshmallows to roast, of course, and hot chocolate. sleighridestc.com

BLACK HORSE FARM, EMPIRE Bundle up 12 good buddies and stuff the sleigh for a ride through the forest with stops at Glen Lake and Lake Michigan scenic lookouts and a warming hut for cocoa. Two more sleighs await if your group is larger. blackhorsellc.com

BOYNE MOUNTAIN, BOYNE FALLS On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the winter, bundle up and settle in for a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Free to all resort guests. boynemountain.com

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Two teams of Belgian horses jingle their way through a winter wonderland. The ride ends at a cabin where hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies await. cookfamilyfarm.com

Belgians Prince and Monte (2,200 pounds each of grace and love) pull your sleigh through the Boardman River Valley. ranchrudolf.com

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After a ride through the enchanted grounds on a surrey (horse-drawn carriage), enjoy complimentary hot chocolate beside a roaring campfire. crystalmountain.com

The resort's sleigh rides were named a "Top 10 Event" by USA Today. You'll have a chance to view elk and then enjoy a gourmet fivecourse dinner and wine tasting in a cozy log cabin. thunderbaygolf.com

FANTAIL FARM, BENZONIA The ride traverses the woods and fields of the 120-acre farm where bald eagle, deer and other wildlife sightings are common.

Variety of sleighs from a cozy two-seater to a family-friendly eight-seater. Hot cocoa included. fantailfarmllc.com

GARLAND RESORT, LEWISTON Blankets? Check. Hot cocoa? Check. Giddyup through 3,000 acres where glimpses of deer, elk and turkey are common. Saturdays on select winter weekends. garlandusa.com

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Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday make for big festive fun. Glen Arbor retailers offer early bird deals during the annual PJ party (Nov. 29, 6:30–9 a.m.) and don’t miss the quirky bed parade! In Leland, there’s a town-wide shopping scavenger hunt (Nov. 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.). visitglenarbor.com, lelandmi.com

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For the perfect tree, venture across Leelanau’s hills, past a 19th-century church to Kolarik Tree Farm in Suttons Bay (near the corner of Kolarik and Houdek roads). Pre-cut or chop your own.

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LEELANAU The villages tucked along the Leelanau Peninsula’s scenic M22 and the byways between glow with lights and cheer during the holiday season.

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EMPIRE ARTISAN MARKETPLACE & GLEN ARBOR HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE November 30, empirechamber.com, visitglenarbor.com

HOLLY POP! LELAND November 29–30 oldartbuilding.com

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE December 1–7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. grandtraverselighthouse.com

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TRAVERSE CITY Grand Traverse Bay winks in the background as happy families make their way from the Christmas tree set at the corner of Cass and Front streets to Santa’s House at City Centre Plaza a block away.

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Of course, Front Street is a must, but don’t miss the galleries and boutiques along Union and find food and drink delights on Eighth Street at Bon Vin, Raduno, Rose & Fern Cafe and Potter’s Bakery.

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The residents of Traverse City’s Central Neighborhood (between Fifth, Union, Ninth and Division streets) string thousands of lights along their homes, yards and alleyways. Come dusk, it’s twinkle town.

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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is a winter wonderland.

Start your day with a cinnamon roll at S2S, roam the one-of-a-kind shops in the Mercato and glide along cross country ski trails out back. Experience Christmas in the Village, December 13–15. thevillagetc.com

TRAVERSE CITY SHOP & SIP November 16, 3–7 p.m.

(VIP 1–3 p.m.) tcshopandsip.com, grandtraverseresort.com

MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE November 22, 2–5 p.m. & November 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. crookedtree.org

LIGHT PARADE, TREE LIGHTING & SANTA’S ARRIVAL November 23, 5:30–9 p.m. downtowntc.com

DOWNTOWN COCOA CRAWL December 8 downtowntc.com

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3. TORCHED SPIRITS CANDLES | Northern Decor, Beulah, 231.882.7371, facebook.com/northern.decor, beer candles $11.99, whiskey candle $32

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7. MARSHMALLOW STICKS | Charming North, Cadillac, 231.468.2425, charmingnorth.com, $29.99

10. ADIRONDACK THROW BLANKETS | Coastal, Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal, $128 each

5. DEER CAMP LONG SLEEVE | Outdoor Beerdsman, Boyne City, 231.497.6488, outdoorbeerdsman.com, $36

8. OUTDOOR BINGO | Grandpa Shorter’s, Petoskey, 231.347.2603, grandpashorters.com, $4.98

11. CHACO BOOTS | Crystal Lake Adventure Sports, Frankfort, 231.399.0329, crystallakeadventuresports.com, men’s $165, women’s $160

6. WOODS SCENE LUNCHBOX & BAGS | The Ideal Kitchen, Manistee, 231.398.9895, theidealkitchen.com, box $23, 2-bag set $12

9. SANBORN CANOE PACK | Schulman Paddleworks, Charlevoix, 231.437.3157, schulmanpaddleworks.com, $195

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Crisp mornings, gently falling snow, twinkling lights …

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3. CORKCICLE CANTEEN, 25 OZ. | The Front Porch, Suttons Bay, 231.271.6895, frontporchsuttonsbay.com, $37.99 each

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7. KATIE LUXTON LEATHER COASTERS | Serendipity, Cadillac, 231.468.3241, iloveserendipity.com, $12.95 set of 2

11. DOLL | Ga Ga for Kids and Women Too, Charlevoix, 231.547.1600, gagaforkids.com, $74

8. POORROCK ABBEY ROSÉ WINE JELLY | Tip’n the Mitten, Grayling, 989.745.4571, tipnthemitten.com, $10.50

12. MEN’S WATCH | Eleven, Traverse City, 231.486.6805, eleventheshop.com, $78

9. ALL-WEATHER PLAYING CARDS | Old Spud Warehouse, Gaylord, 989.731.0330, oldspudwarehouse.com, $12.99

13. ERIC THE HARE WALL MOUNT | The Old Spud Warehouse, Gaylord, 989.731.0330, oldspudwarehouse.com, $189

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2. ARTESANIA ALPACA FINGERLESS MITTENS & HEADBAND | Lima Bean, Suttons Bay, 231.271.5462, thelimabean.net, mittens $32, headband: $18 3. PUPPY LOVE PINCH BOWLS | The Ideal Kitchen, Manistee, 231.398.9895, theidealkitchen.com, $3 each

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7. CROSSBODY PURSE | 52 Weekends, Boyne City, 231.459.4625, 52upnorthweekends.com, $82

10. TENZI | Bud’s, Interlochen, 231.276.9090, budsisback.com, $14.95

5. GOAT’S BIG ADVENTURE BOOK & STUFFED ANIMAL | At Home, Suttons Bay , 231.271.4664, athome-suttonsbay.com, book $16.30, goat $24

8. WHISTLING FROG ART TILES | Hanni Gallery, Harbor Springs, 231.526.2456, facebook.com/hannigallery, $31 each

11. AUDRA STYLE WOODEN EARRINGS | Serendipity, Cadillac, 231.468.3241, iloveserendipity.com, $32.95

9. ECO-DOUGH | Cheek-a-de Meek-a-de, Petoskey, 231.348.0849, cheekademeekade.com, $19.99

12. GREAT LAKES STATE OF MIND SOAP SAMPLER PACK | Wildflower Soapworks, Elk Rapids, 231.264.8000, wildflowersoapworks.com, $25

6. GOODNIGHT TRAVERSE CITY | Stoney Cabin Toys, Elk Rapids, 231.498.5744, stoneycabintoys.net, $18.95

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It’s simple. Snowshoe. Ice skate. Cocoa. Repeat.

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7. HANDMADE LEATHER JOURNAL | Secret Garden, Empire, 231.326.5428, secretgardenempire.com, $42

10. BAREWOOD CANDLEHOLDERS | At Home, Suttons Bay, 231.271.4664, athome-suttonsbay.com, $9 each

5. PETOSKEY STONE BOOKENDS | The Lake House, Charlevoix, 231.437.3425, thelakehousecharlevoix.com, $160

8. WOOD EARRINGS & BARRETTE | Hanni Gallery, Harbor Springs, 231.526.2456, facebook.com/hannigallery, earrings $28, barrette $24

11. PETOSKEY STONE WINE STOPPER & FISHING LURE | Unearthed, Beulah, 231.444.3600, facebook.com/unearthedbeulah, wine stopper $85, lure $75

9. VINTAGE POSTER & HANGER | 254 South, Beulah, 254south.com, poster $4.50, hanging kit $17.50

12. METAL PINE TREE & BIRD | Secret Garden, Empire, 231.326.5428, secretgardenempire.com, tree $14, bird $13

6. DRIFTWOOD & STONE PICTURE FRAME | The Katydid, Petoskey, 231.758.1030, thekatydid.com, 4x6 $42.98, 5x7 $52.98

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A retro Christmas Up North—there’s simply nothing better.

3. MUG | Nifty Things, Elk Rapids, 231.264.6420, niftythingsonline.com, $13.99

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6. GOURMET MAPLE PRODUCTS GIFT BOX | Harwood Gold, Charlevoix, 231.437.3900, harwoodgold.com, customizable box, price varies

10. THE LEGEND OF SLEEPING BEAR | Leelanau Books, Leland, 231.256.7111, leelanaubooks.com, $18.95

7. TRIVIA | Old Spud Warehouse, Gaylord, 989.731.0330, oldspudwarehouse.com, $18.99 8. VINTAGE PATCHES | The Lakehouse, Charlevoix, 231.437.3425, thelakehousecharlevoix.com, $9 each

11. NORTHPORT & TC APPAREL | Enjoy Michigan, Northport & Traverse City locations (Northport seasonal), 231.386.1177, enjoy-michigan.com, onesie $24, shirt $38, hat $26

12. FISHING LURE & STICKER | Scarpace Lure Co., Manistee, 248.882.3182, scarpacelureco.com, lure $8.50, sticker $3 13. STORMCLOUD SWEATSHIRT | Stormcloud Brewing Co., Frankfort, 231.352.0118, stormcloudbrewing.com, $35 14. RETRO WALL CLOCK | The Ideal Kitchen, Manistee, 231.398.9895, theidealkitchen.com, $45

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The Local's banana bread French toast make us swoon, and the giant vanilla buttermilk pancakes— mmmm! Claim a spot at the diner for a hearty pre-shopping brunch. thelocalelkrapids.com

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On the first Thursday of each month, Pearl’s donates 5% of sales to the Elk Rapids Community Cupboard. Share some oysters and share the love. magnumhospitality.com

WINTER FANTASY ART SHOW November 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. pillywigginsgarden.com

LADIES NIGHT December 12, 5–8 p.m. business.elkrapidschamber.org

SANTA SATURDAY December 14, 2–4 p.m. business.elkrapidschamber.org

CHRISTMAS EVE AT TOWNLINE, WILLIAMSBURG December 24, 12–5 p.m. townlineciderworks.com

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Fun stores and eateries are sprinkled between Short’s Brewing Company, Mammoth Distilling, Bee Well Mead & Cider and Hello Vino, a wine and cocktail lounge.

Shop, sip, stroll, repeat!

Spend a day in the crisp winter air—skiing, tubing and sled dog rides at Shanty Creek; snowshoeing and fat tire biking at Glacial Hills Pathway; nordic skiing at Grass River Natural Area—then head downtown for holiday shopping and dinner.

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On Christmas Day, you’ll find Santa tearing up the slopes of Schuss Mountain. Ski free with him from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and bring canned goods, gently used clothing or household items to benefit local food pantries. shantycreek.com

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Ruthann Dexter, the fabulous baker behind Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery, is a frosting artist. Her Christmas cookies and cupcakes are almost too cute to eat—like the jolly Santa Claus cookie with a fluffy frosting beard. ruthannsgourmetbakery.com

HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR November 2, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. bellairechamber.org

SHOP SMALL WITH DOWNTOWN BELLAIRE November 30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. bellairechamber.org

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT & SOUP COOK-OFF December 7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. bellairechamber.org

SHORT’S ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER PARTY December 23 shortsbrewing.com

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GRAYLING In winter, locals and visitors are busy snow tubing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. After a jolly day outdoors, gather downtown at welcoming local restaurants and breweries.

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Michigan Avenue is home to the incredible Artisan Village (featuring more than 60 regional artists), Tip‘n the Mitten (Michigan-made gifts) and The Sweet Life (lots and lots of treats). On Norway Street, The Old Lumberyard Shoppes has more than 40 vendors, all under one roof.

S A N TA ' S S E C R E T

Hartwick Pines State Park is a 10-minute drive from downtown.

Go snowshoeing with friends or reserve a spot on a guided hike.

The DNR even hosts snowshoe building workshops (Nov. 2–3, Dec. 7–8, Jan. 4–5) and beautiful lantern-lit hikes (Dec. 28, Jan. 25). michigan.gov/dnr

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Families, catch a show at the historic, single-screen Rialto Theatre, which opened in 1915.

Paddle Hard Brewing and Rolling Oak Brewing are waiting for adults afterward. graylingmovies.com, paddlehardbrewing.com, rollingoakbrewing.com

GRAYLING CHRISTMAS WALK November 16 grayling-mi.com

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FESTIVAL OF TREES November 16–30 grayling-mi.com

JASON HUDY: THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS December 4, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. kirtlandcenter.com

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY December 7, 1–4 p.m. facebook.com > search Grayling Moose Lodge 1162

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Main Street is the can’t-miss shopping hub, then head to Old Spud Warehouse off Second Street for out-of-the-ordinary gifts.

GAYLORD Bask in the Swiss-themed vibes while strolling the charming stores and eateries of the North’s “Alpine Village.” The winter wonderland beckons snow lovers for snowmobiling, skiing, winter rafting and more.

PHOTO BY GAYLORD AREA TOURISM BUREAU

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Martell's Northwoods Tree Farm is your holiday decor destination with wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments, plus U-cut and pre-cut trees. 205 Arrowhead Trl. facebook. com/martellsnorthwoodstreefarm

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Let us introduce you to the Mac Waffle. Tater tots and mac ’n’ cheese are mixed together, pressed on a waffle iron and served with jalapeño ranch. Yep. Head on over to Snowbelt Brewing Co. after you’re done shopping. snowbelt.beer

TREETOPS LIGHT SPECTACULAR November 29–30, 5–8 p.m. treetops.com

SANTA PARADE December 7, 5:30–9 p.m. gaylordmichigan.net

SKI FREE WEEKEND December 13–15 gaylordmichigan.net

DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS STROLL December 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. gaylordmichigan.net

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HOLIDAY STARS

Pour flour into food processor with the diced butter. Pulse until flour/butter mixture is crumbly. Add powdered sugar, salt and baking powder. Pulse a few times to mix in. Add egg yolk, water, vanilla and (optional) cinnamon, then process until dough forms into ball in the bowl. Do not overmix!

JAM-FILLED SUGAR COOKIE STARS

Flatten dough onto a sheet of plastic and form it into a 1-inch-high, round patty.

Wrap dough in plastic and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.

RECIPE BY BELLA E DOLCE NORTH, CHEBOYGAN PHOTO BY TODD ZAWISTOWSKI

Cut out an even quantity of stars and set them on the cookie sheet. Cut a small circle out of the middle of half of the large stars. (You can bake the circles separately, or knead back into the scrap dough to roll out more stars.)

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Remove from oven and slide a cooling rack under the parchment paper to lift cookies off the hot pan. When cookies are completely cool, spread jam on the bottom of the whole-star cookies. Using a strainer or sifter, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cutout cookies. Then sandwich the whole stars and cutout stars, joining bottom to bottom. Once all cookies are sandwiched, fill the center cutout with a bit more jam. Enjoy!

PHOTO BY TODD ZAWISTOWSKI

3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed 1 M cups powdered sugar K teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg yolk 4 tablespoons cold water 1 teaspoon vanilla K teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Your favorite jam (strawberry or raspberry are great!)

Powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, prepare baking pans lined with parchment paper, and gather a star cookie cutter and a small circle cutter. Roll out cookie dough on lightly floured surface making sure to turn the dough occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stick to the table. Add more flour to surface only if necessary. Too much flour can cause the dough to become dry. Roll out dough to about V-to-¼ inch thick.

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Give the gift of Stafford’s. Always a perfect fit!

Stafford’s gift cards can be used at any Stafford’s location - Bay View Inn, Crooked River Lodge, Perry Hotel, the Pier or Weathervane Restaurants.

Happy Holidays JORDAN VALLEY GLASSWORKS 209 State Street, East Jordan Custom Orders • Showroom www.jordanvalleyglassworks.com sales@jordanvalleyglassworks.com

Use them for dining, lodging, gift shop purchases and more. Stop by any Stafford’s establishment, choose a denomination and your Christmas shopping is done!

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TRAVERSE CITY’S WACKY, SUGARY, SODA-Y, DAD JOKE LOADED EMPORIUM OF ALL THINGS SWEET AND WEIRD.

BOYNE CITY This town is for winter lovers. A frozen Lake Charlevoix sits in the front yard, Boyne Mountain is just 10 minutes away in Boyne Falls and Avalanche Mountain Preserve has areas for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and skiing. Let it snow!

PHOTO BY KIM METTLER, MICHIGAN BAREFOOT MEMORIES

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Cozy eateries and boutiques abound downtown. Outdoor Beerdsman shares a space on Water Street with Long Road Distillers. You could do all of your shopping there, but try and resist so you can experience more sweet shops like Peninsula and Alpine Chocolat Haus.

S A N TA ' S S E C R E T

Gildas Berrou was born and raised in France and spent years baking with some of the best bread chefs in Paris, Tours, Bordeaux and Lyon.

Lucky for us, Gildas moved to Northern Michigan and is making délicieuse pastries at Boyne City Bakery. boynecitybakery.com

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Head to the Adventure Center at Boyne Mountain. The guides will help you plan a whole day of winter fun. Horseback riding, fat tire biking, tubing, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating, a zipline tour—you’ve got options. boynemountain.com

EARLIER THAN THE BIRD November 23, 7–11 a.m. boynecitymainstreet.com

THE LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE OF WALLOON November 27, 6–9 p.m. facebook.com/hotelwalloon

SANTA PARADE & DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE November 29, 5–9 p.m. boynecitymainstreet.com

41ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOBBY CRAFT SHOW December 7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. boyne.k12.mi.us

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CHARLEVOIX The city shines with holiday lights and festively decorated galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

And Earl Young’s famously whimsical stone buildings are even more charming covered in snow.

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A flurry of snow and shoppers blow into merry stores, restaurants and pubs along Bridge Street.

Get nice and toasty at Lake Charlevoix Brewing Co. then head down Van Pelt Alley (next to Cherry Republic) and discover the tucked-away mercado.

S A N TA ' S S E C R E T

The Boss Family Christmas Display has been a Charlevoix tradition since 1978. Each year, the family transforms their home on Pearl Avenue into a light-covered holiday spectacular. Follow their Facebook page for updates.

M A K E M E R RY

Castle Farms is simply magical during the holiday season. Ole St. Nick stops by for story time, the Polar Express chugs through the annual holiday train display and children mail their wishlists to the North Pole. castlefarms.com

HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION November 29, 5:30–6 p.m. (holiday fun + deals all day!) visitcharlevoix.com

TWINKLE LIGHT DINNER December 4 & 11, 6–8 p.m. castlefarms.com/events

HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT December 4, 7–8 p.m. charlevoixlibrary.org

CHARLEVOIX MERCHANT OPEN HOUSE December 7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. visitcharlevoix.com

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PETOSKEY The historic Gaslight District glows beneath twinkling lights during the holiday season, and local merchants welcome visitors with festive treats and gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list.

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Mitchell, Lake and Howard streets bustle with shoppers strolling between sips at Petoskey Farms’ downtown wine tasting room, Roast & Toast Cafe, Populace Coffee and Beards Brewery.

S A N TA ' S S E C R E T

Santa himself flies in to light the big, fat evergreen in Pennsylvania Park at Petoskey’s Holiday Open House, always held on the first Friday of December.

M A K E M E R RY

Symons General Store has been on the same corner for 60 years. Stop in for made-to-order sandwiches and the absolute best gift baskets. symonsgeneralstore.com

LADIES OPENING NIGHT November 15, 5–10 p.m. petoskeydowntown.com

STAFFORD’S HOLIDAY PARADE November 30, 6–7 p.m. petoskeydowntown.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 6, 6–9 p.m. petoskeydowntown.com

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH December 19, 7–9 p.m.

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Holiday Peppermint Cookies A seasonal favorite available during December only each year. Choose between semi-sweet or white chocolate paired with hand cut soft peppermint chunks. Can’t go wrong either way!

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Our 17oz coffee mug is loaded with a dozen of our Mini 1oz Original Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

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Main Street is lined with 19th-century storefronts, eateries and galleries. Cozy up with a book at Between the Covers, sample artisanal goodies at American Spoon and meander down to the historical society’s gift shop, crossing gifts off your list along the way.

Celebrate the holiday season in this postcard-perfect town on Little Traverse Bay. The merry glow from the town’s Christmas tree has welcomed rosy-cheeked visitors since 1915 to the harborside hamlet filled with quaint boutiques and carolers.

PHOTO BY ANGELA BROWN

S A N TA ' S S E C R E T

Ephraim Shay, an inventor who lived in Harbor Springs from 1888 to 1916, built 400 sleds one year so every child would have a gift. The Harbor Springs History Museum has one on display.

Admission by donation. harborspringshistory.org

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A brilliant, starry ceiling twinkles above moviegoers at the Lyric Theater. See a show between stops at your favorite shops. (And pick up a theatre gift card for that hard-to-shop-for friend!) lyricharborsprings.org

LADIES NIGHT OUT November 16, 5–9 p.m. harborspringschamber.com

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING November 30, 6:30–8 p.m. harborspringschamber.com

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS AT BLACK BARN FARM Saturdays November 30–January 11 facebook.com > search Black Star Farm, 231.526.2486

MERCHANTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 7, 6–9 p.m. harborspringschamber.com

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The easiest gift for the Northern Michigan lover, under $25!

The Sleeping Bear legend lives on in this new children’s book sequel by Katharine Crawford Robey.

Find it at area bookstores and online! www.katharinecrawfordrobey.com

Annual gift subscriptions to Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine as low as $24.95!

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Give an unforgettable Up North moment.

CURATED AND STYLED BY CARLY SIMPSON, RACHEL WATSON AND EMILY TYRA | PHOTO BY DAVE WEIDNER

Some things just go together, like TC’s Grand Traverse Pie Company and the State Theatre. The Meal & A Movie Package is $35. stateandbijou.org/box-office

Arcadia Bluffs, Forest Dunes, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa—Northern Michigan has incredible courses offering gift cards or memberships.

Frozen 2 is coming out November 22. A gift card to a local theater, like The Lyric in Harbor Springs, is exactly what your friends want. lyricharborsprings.org

Set up a family photoshoot.

These sweet shots were taken by Shalee Kanakis. rollingfieldsphotography.com

Create a custom whiskey blend of bourbon or rye and add a personalized label at Mammoth Distilling’s Traverse City tasting room. $125, mammothdistilling.com

Celebrate Up North yearround with a subscription to Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine.

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A gift card to North Peak Brewing or any of its sister restaurants and breweries—Jolly Pumpkin, Mission Table, Kilkenny’s, Blue Tractor BBQ, The Shed—can be used at any location, or the group’s other concepts in Michigan and Chicago.

Donate in someone's name or volunteer with a friend at a local animal shelter like Cherryland Humane Society and Silver Muzzle Cottage— so many more in our area too!

Take a Learn to Curl class at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse in Maple City; celebrate your new skills at dinner. eatdrinkcurl.com

Head out on a Great Lakes charter boat.

Hyper-local bonus: Lake Michigan’s Hot Ticket Charters uses Manisteemade Scarpace Lure Co. rigs, scarpacelureco.com

A membership to Grand Traverse Bay YMCA includes access to 170+ weekly group classes and more. gtbayymca.org

Hit the slopes with ski passes to your favorite Northern Michigan resorts.

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CARDS MADE WITH RECYCLED PAPER + VEGETABLE-BASED INKS | Compass Paper Co., Based in Cedar, compasspaperco.com, $5

BEE TINS - BEESWAX SKIN CARE | Sister Bees, Based in Ludington, sisterbees.com, $12 each

FLORAL PINES TEA TOWEL - 100% COTTON, HAND PRINTED | Shaky Hand Co., Based in Traverse City, shakyhandco.com, $25

These special gifts are handcrafted with love by local makers right here in Northern Michigan.

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EVELYN JUMPSUIT - 100% COTTON CANVAS | Toile and Stripes, Based in Northport, toileandstripes.com, $210

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SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAIN PRINT | Wolf and Bear, Based in Boyne City, wolfandbear.co, $25

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PETOSKEY & LELAND BLUE STONE TOTE | Poppy Things, Based in Suttons Bay, poppythings. com, $28 (Find in store at 326 North St. Joseph Street, Suttons Bay, Grand Opening Nov. 2)

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MAGNOLIA SOY CANDLE | Heartlander Supply, Based in Traverse City, heartlander.shop, $28 (Find in store at West Bay Handmade, 326 E Front St., Traverse City)

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MISMATCHED PEBBLE STACKING RING | Silver, Slag & Stone, Based in Suttons Bay, etsy.com/ shop/silverslagstone, $70. (Can create a custom ring with your stones!)

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Be in the Know ...

This season give the gift o f t i m e an d m e mo r i e s .

H ave yo u t r i e d o u r expanded food menu?

H ave yo u c o m e t o C o l o r i n g B e t we e n t h e W i n e s ?

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IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA Milliken Auditorium

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Tell them you “know a guy.”

ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR Cadillac

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NMC CONCERT BAND CONCERT: "A WINTER WONDERLAND" // Milliken Auditorium

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NYE WINE DINNER Black Star Farms

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ROARING 20'S NEW YEARS EVE 123 Speakeasy

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PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ!

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Holiday Sips+Snacks

pairing #1

MARI VINEYARDS TROGLODYTE ROSSO 2017, $24.29 + Burritt's House Smoked Marcona Almonds

The pairing pros at TC's Burritt’s Fresh Markets share Michigan-made boozy bevies and festive nibbles.

CURATED AND STYLED BY CARLY SIMPSON AND RACHEL WATSON

Snacking made simple.

Mari's Troglodyte Rosso is a red with a plan and it goes with everything.

Almonds, popcorn— don’t overthink it.

PHOTO BY DAVE WEIDNER

pairing #2

MARI VINEYARDS TROGLODYTE BIANCO 2016, $18.69 + Butter Pretzels and Burritt's Smoked Whitefish Dip This crisp and complex Michigan white wine pairs well with this creamy, smoky Northern Michigan classic.

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Cinnamon Girl is the perfect companion to a bowl (or two!) of vanilla ice cream. Scoop on some extra love with organic pear preserves.

Shake up the classic meat and beer combo with a shot of funky cheese that’ll remind you of a grown-up snack pack.

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY CINNAMON GIRL HARD CIDER, $7.79 + Moomer's Vanilla Ice Cream & Food for Thought’s Great Lakes Pear Preserves

STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY RAINMAKER ALE, $10.39, 6 PACK + Burritt's Hunter's Sticks & Traffic Jam Dairy Blue Asiago

Party tip

For an easy holiday themed snack bowl, toss together Ferris yogurt pretzels, pistachios, dried cherries or cranberries, and red and green M&M's.

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GET UP AND GO The rhythm of falling snow and the glow of sparkling lights.

The magic of the holidays in Northern Michigan is more than an afternoon of gift shopping or hot cocoa by the fireplace.

More than the inviting warmth of the spa or a romantic dinner for two over wine. It’s having all of those things at your fingertips. You won’t believe it if you haven’t seen it.

Get up and go at grandtraverseresort.com/holidays.

Owned and Operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

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Let s' Break Bread

9 BEAN ROWS 9000 EAST DUCK LAKE ROAD, SUTTONS BAY | 231.271.6658 While most of Leelanau County sleeps, ovens roar to life and drive out the pre-dawn chill at the 9 Bean Rows farmstead bakery on M204. Peaking thermals ricochet off dozens of swelling croissants, the North’s best, and airy paté a choux, unleashing heady maillard aromas while turning them crisp and tawny. Rustic sourdough loaves and baguettes rise on steel speed racks while proprietress Jen Welty and her team of bakers work in what she calls choreographed chaos rolling out pastry, spiking cake batter with squash purée and winter spices for pumpkin donuts and fanning apple slices for caramelly tarte tatin. As the November morning insinuates itself on to frosty fields and bare branches, the bakery cases fill and over one thousand perfect croissants are shunted out the door to wholesale accounts from Northport to Charlevoix. Read on as we talk new directions for 9 Bean Rows and set off to raid some of the North’s best bakeries.

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FOODIE FILE

Jen Welty OWNER/BAKER, 9 BEAN ROWS, SUTTONS BAY

2019 marks a ten-year anniversary for Jen Welty and 9 Bean Rows Bakery, slinging sourdough boules and flaky croissants to rival the finest French patisseries. We sit down to carb load and talk cold weather bread, Leelanau terroir and new beginnings.

As a seasonal baker what excites about late fall?

Pumpkin donuts. We made 60 dozen this week and I’ll eat one every day until they’re done. We also love using apples from the harvest to make tarte tatin, which is a French upside-down apple tarte.

What’s your go-to loaf for soup season?

With the start of winter I like to move toward richer, darker earthier breads like our classic pain de campagne made with whole grain wheat and rye. These are made from what we call rustic hydration doughs so they have a higher crust to crumb ratio that’s great for soups and stews.

What’s next for 9 Bean Rows?

We landed a Michigan Department of Ag grant that’s allowing us to expand our facility. We’re building a pavilion and outdoor eating area to go with our wood-fired pizza oven and the next phase involves a huge outdoor fireplace or wood-fired cookery.

ON THE ROAD

Hit up these Up North artisan bakeries for crusty loaves to help you metabolize the cold.

THE DAILY BAKEHOUSE 76 DIVISION STREET, MANISTEE | 231.299.1401

CRESCENT BAKERY 404 MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT | 231.352.4611

PLEASANTON BAKERY 811 COTTAGEVIEW DRIVE, TRAVERSE CITY | 231.941.1964

BOYNE CITY BAKERY Traverse food and drinks editor Tim Tebeau writes from Petoskey. dining@traversemagazine.com. // Dave Weidner is a freelance photographer based in Traverse City. dweidnerphoto@gmail.com.

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110 SOUTH LAKE STREET, BOYNE CITY | 231.497.6060

CROOKED TREE BREADWORKS 2264 M-119, PETOSKEY | 231.347.9574

PHOTO BY DAVE WEIDNER

There’s a lot of talk about Leelanau terroir in wine and agriculture, does this translate to bread?

I think our products are made unique by our weather and our water. We have our own well on the property and something in the chemistry between that water and yeast makes my sourdough starter smell like chardonnay. Our bakery is only heated by the ovens so we’re always battling the weather. If the door is left open and the temp drops to 50 degrees inside, our breads will ferment differently and take longer to rise, which will change the flavors and textures.

RESTAURANT GUIDE Find More Northern Michigan Restaurants at MyNorth.com/Restaurants | WATER VIEW BLD | BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER BAR | ALCOHOL SERVED $ | ENTRÉES INDER $10 $$ | $10-20 $$$ | ABOVE $20

PETOSKEY & MACKINAC STRAITS ALANSON/BAY HARBOR/INDIAN RIVER Dutch Oven Café and Deli French toast and farmers omelet stratas, sandwiches on famous homemade bread. BL •

Mitchell Street Pub and Café Classic pub with fresh peanuts, fantastic nachos, Maurice salad, patty melts. LD • BAR •

Pelican's Nest Gourmet burgers, smoked ribs, sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts. D • BAR $-$$ 5085 SHANTY

New York Restaurant Looks like the East Coast, tastes like heaven. D • BAR • $$-$$$ CORNER OF STATE AND BAY, HARBOR

Red Mesa Grill Colorful decor and creative Latin American cuisine with Costa Rican and Argentinean influences punctuate this lively spot. LD • BAR • $$ 117 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY,

$-$$ 426 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231. 347.1801

SPRINGS, 231. 526.1904

Palette Bistro Little Traverse Bay views with casual upscale dining, outdoor seating and an evolving seasonal menu. Wine bar, weekend brunch and popular happy hour. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 321 BAY ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3321 Pour Public House Charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, bruschetta. LD • BAR • $-$$ 422 E MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9800

Roast & Toast Hip coffeehouse with daily house-made soups, bread, bakery items and salads. On-site coffee roasting.

A consistent MyNorth Red Hot Best winner. BLD • $ 309 E. LAKE STREET, PETOSKEY, 231.347.7767

Sam’s Graces Café & Bakery Artisanal bakery and brick oven pizzeria. BL • $ 3393 STATE ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.242.1230 Side Door Saloon Excellent sandwiches, quesadillas, steak, whitefish and pastas. LD • BAR • $ 1200 N. U.S. 31, PETOSKEY, 231. 347.9291

Stafford’s Bay View Inn Gracious 1886 inn with a big veranda, glorious gardens and bay view, American fare. Sun. brunch. BLD • $$-$$$ 2011 WOODLAND, PETOSKEY, 231347.2771 Stafford’s Perry Hotel Circa-1899 hotel with a wraparound front porch and killer views of Little Traverse Bay. LD

$ 7611 U.S. 31, ALANSON, 231.548.2231

• BAR • $$–$$$ CORNER OF BAY & LEWIS, PETOSKEY, 231.347.4000

Knot Just a Bar Contemporary sports and oyster bar perched on the Bay Harbor marina. B • $ 4165 MAIN STREET, BAY Original Pancake House Crepes, waffles, pancakes, omelettes, egg specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$ 840 FRONT ST., BAY

Stafford’s Pier Regional cuisine. Pointer Room—fresh seafood. LD • BAR • $$ Dudley’s Deck—LD • BAR • $$ Chart Room—D • BAR • $$ 102 BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6201 Tap30 Pourhouse Inventive sliders, award-winning chili, Frito pie and more along with 30 beers on tap. LD • BAR • $

HARBOR, 231.439.2770

422 E MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9572

Vintage Chophouse/ Wine Bar All-American steakhouse flavored with retro sophistication. LD • BAR • $-$$$

Terrace Inn Planked whitefish and housemade desserts in a Victorian setting. D • BAR • $$ 1549 GLENDALE, PETOSKEY,

HARBOR, 231.439.9989

INN AT BAY HARBOR AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, 3600 VILLAGE HARBOR DR., BAY HARBOR, 231.439.4051

Vivio’s Northwood Inn Locals love this cozy, rustic, wildlifedecorated log cabin with Italian cuisine and specialty pizzas.

LD • BAR • $-$$ 4531 S. STRAITS HWY., INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.9471

CROSS VILLAGE/HARBOR SPRINGS/ PELLSTON/PETOSKEY Barrel Back Smoked pork tacos, chopped salads, gourmet pizza and pasta, grilled beef tenderloin and more. Over 20 craft beers on tap and signature cocktails. LD • BAR $-$$$

231.347.2410

Thai Orchid Cuisine Outstandingly fresh and authentic noodles, curries and salads. LD • $-$$ 433 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.487.9900

Villa Ristorante Italiano Chianti bottles hang from stucco walls and authentic handmade pasta, osso bucco and handrolled cannoli star. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 887 SPRING ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.1440

NEW Willow Inspired farm-to-table modern American cui-

sine with global wine and craft cocktail bar. D • BAR • $$ 129 EAST BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.412.6032

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The Bistro Local favorite for saucer-sized homemade pancakes, home-cooked comfort food and soups like carrot bisque and chicken ’n’ dumpling. BL • $ 423 MICHIGAN ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.5583

Boyne Highlands Main Dining Room—Casual American with Scottish influences. Focus on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.

Seminole Pub. BLD • BAR • $–$$ 600 HIGHLANDS DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.3000

Chandler’s Brick-walled and -floored dining inside or on the patio offers two ways to savor this art-filled eatery’s upscale menu. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 215 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, BELOW SYMONS GENERAL STORE, 231.347.2981

City Park Grill Hemingway drank at the massive mahogany bar in this casual spot. Scratch cuisine, wood grill, hand-cut steaks, pastas, fresh whitefish, and live entertainment. LD • BAR • $$ 432 E. LAKE, PETOSKEY, 231.347.0101

Jose’s Authentic taqueria with made-to-order Mex. LD • $ 309 PETOSKEY ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3299

Julienne Tomatoes Fresh sandwiches, comfort food, and homemade pastries like lemon raspberry bars, banana caramel flan. BL • $ 421 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, 231.439.9250

Stiggs Brewery Hand-crafted brews, from-scratch food like whitefish cakes, bourbon chicken sandwich, top sirloin wagyu steak. LD • BAR $-$$ 112 S. PARK ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.497.6100 Shanty Creek Resort Lakeview—Innovative regional cuisine at Shanty Creek Resort with a view of Lake Bellaire. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. The River Bistro—Breakfast buffet, sandwiches, pizzas and 45 regional beers on tap; Arnie’s at the Summit—Breakfast, Lunch, (spring-fall) Ivan’s Mountainside Gril—Schuss Village-Pub food. BLD • BAR 1 SHANTY CREEK RD. (M-88), BELLAIRE, 800.678.4111

Short’s Brewing Co. Sip Joe Short’s fabulous brew, and dine from the deli menu in a renovated hardware store. LD • BAR • $ 121 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.6622

NEW Terrain Restaurant Honest yet ambitious contempo-

rary American food with a focus on local ingredients. D • BAR • $$ 213 N BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7301

Torch Riviera Pasta, seafood, steaks, ribs, pizza. D • BAR • $$ 12899 CHERRY AVE., RAPID CITY, 231.322.4100

Walloon Lake Inn Exceptional culinary skills play out in a newly renovated, century-old pine-paneled lakeside lodge. D

• BAR • $$-$$$ 4178 WEST ST., WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE, 231.535.2999

CENTRAL LAKE/CHARLEVOIX/ EAST JORDAN/ELLSWORTH Bridge Street Taproom Michigan craft brews, beerfriendly small plates, local charcuterie and bird’s-eye views of the yacht traffic on Round Lake. D L • BAR • $-$$ 202 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3466

The Cantina Tacos and tequila with indoor and outdoor seating. Live entertainment. LD • BAR • $-$$ 101 VAN PELT PLACE, CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3612

Charlevoix Pizza Company Scratch-made dough, fresh ingredients, golden crust, prepared daily. Plus, cheesy bread and wings. LD • $-$$ 311 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6300 East Park Tavern French-influenced American cuisine featuring prime rib, John Cross Whitefish and specialty cocktails at the Quay Restaurant and Terrace Bar in Charlevoix. LD • BAR • $$–$$$ 307 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7450

Esperance Gourmets will adore dishes prepared with dazzling technique in this specialty food and wine shop. D • $-$$$ That French Place Authentic French creperie and ice cream shop. BLD • $ 212 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6037 Grey Gables Inn Graceful, intimate, Victorian atmosphere across from the harbor. D • BAR • $–$$$ 308 BELVEDERE, CHAR-

CHARLEVOIX & CHAIN OF LAKES BELLAIRE/BOYNE COUNTRY/WALLOON Boyne City Taproom Craft beer, wood-fired pizzas, wraps, burgers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 220 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.459.4487 Boyne Mountain Resort Everett’s Restaurant & Lounge—Elegantly prepared fish and game dishes. BLD • BAR • $-$$$; Eriksen’s—Stunning view of the slopes and menu with Austrian and German touches. BLD • BAR • $-$$; Forty Acre Tavern— American pub fare with an extensive beer list. LD • BAR • $-$$ ONE BOYNE MOUNTAIN RD., BOYNE FALLS. 844.732.6875

Café Santé Beside Lake Charlevoix featuring bistro classics. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 1 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.8800 Corner Bistro French-inspired small plates, classic cocktails, wine, beer, Sunday brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 102 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7344

Friske Orchards Cafe Cheerful roadside restaurant features farm-fresh breakfasts, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and a bakery. BL • $ 10743 U.S. 31 S., ATWOOD, 231.599.2604 Lake Street Pub American pub with outdoor patio and firepit, BYO mac ‘n’ cheese, cocktails, 26 beers on tap. LD • $ 202 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.497.6031

231.582.0049

12853 U.S. 31 N., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.9300

04069 M75, WALLOON LAKE, 231.535.6000

Beards Brewery Pizza, burgers, salads, wings and culinary surprises including pho. LD • BAR $$ 215 E LAKE ST. PETOSKEY,

CREEK RD, BELLAIRE, 231.533.9000

LEVOIX, 231.547.9261

Lake Charlevoix Brewing Co. Craft brewery with good eats—grilled cheese sammies, tacos, quesadillas and beef jerky. LD • BAR • $-$$ 111 BRIDGE PARK DR., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3220

Pigs Eatin’ Ribs Real smokehouse with mouthwatering BBQ. Weekend breakfast. BLD • $-$$ 1418 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7447

Rowe Inn A unique fresh and from-scratch dining experience that has stood the test of time. D • BAR •$$$ 6303 E. JORDAN RD., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.7351

Scovie’s Gourmet Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods star here. Dinner is bistro-style comfort food. LD • $-$$ 111 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.7827

Stafford’s Weathervane Local fish, seafood and regional cuisine in a Hobbit-style Earl Young stone structure with a massive fireplace overlooking the Pine River Channel. LD • BAR • $$ 106 PINE RIVER LN., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4311

Terry’s Place Small white-tablecloth eatery with a high tin ceiling. Try the perch or filet mignon. Mouthwatering. D • BAR

• $$ 112 ANTRIM ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2799

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dining | restaurant guide Torch Lake Cafe Inventive, ultra-fresh cuisine with sharable options like the seafood platter with black garlic butter. Or devour an elevated fried bologna sandwich with pickled green tomato and house Dijon all on your own... BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 4990 US31 N, CENTRAL LAKE, 231.599.1111

Boone Dock’s Log lodge with roomy deck, shrimp, burgers, steaks. LD • BAR • $$ 5858 MANITOU, GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.6444 Boone’s Prime Time Pub Seafood, steaks and burgers in a cozy cabin with a fireplace and a lively, friendly wait staff. LD •

Villager Pub ’50s atmosphere, whitefish, Mexican, ribs, sandwiches and pizza. LD • BAR • $-$$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHAR-

NEW Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse Great burgers,

LEVOIX, 231.547.6925

ELK RAPIDS/GAYLORD/GRAYLING/MANCELONA Chef Charles’ Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef Charles Egeler makes gourmet pizzas, Ligurian-style takeout pesto, salads and sandwiches in a classic pizzeria. LD • $ 147 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.8901

Cellar 152 Gourmet meals to take out or eat in a wine bar on the Elk River. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 152 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.9000

The Local All-American breakfast and lunch done better. BL • $$ 145 AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.498.2190

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen Every day’s Mardi Gras at this festive spot, where Cajun, Creole, seafood, sandwiches and big brunches accompany lively zydeco, jazz and blues. LD • BAR • $-$$ 617 AMES, ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.0530

Siren Hall Sup on classics such as short ribs, steak frites, fresh-off-the-plane fruits de mer and homey sides like risotto “tots” and bleu cheese green beans. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 151 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231. 264.6062

Bennethum’s Northern Inn Fresh eclectic cuisine and updated regional favorites in a cozy Northwoods setting. Creative kids menu, Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 3917 SOUTH OLD 27, GAYLORD, 989.732.9288

Paddle Hard Brewing A fun-loving community hangout with artisan tacos, pizzas and brews. LD • BAR 227 E MICHIGAN AVE., GRAYLING, 989.745.6388

Spike’s Keg O’ Nails An Up North classic for burgers since 1933. LD • BAR $ 301 N. JAMES ST., GRAYLING, 989.348.7113 Tap Room 32 Twenty handles of Michigan craft beers and a menu of modern brew-friendly vittles like truffle fries and Korean beef tacos. D • $$ 141 NORTH COURT AVE., GAYLORD, 989.748.8552

The Old Depot 1900s train depot features homestyle burgers, steaks, chops, prime rib, seafood, pies and pastries. BLD • $$ 10826 M-32 E., JOHANNESBURG, 989.732.3115

Sugar Bowl Restaurant This vintage 1919 eatery serves whitefish, prime rib and Greek specialties. BLD • BAR • $$-$$$ 216 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5524

Treetops Sylvan Resort Hunters Grille, & Sports Bar. Steak, burgers, ribs, pasta, signature pizza, chicken, fish and glutenfree selections. Featuring a selection of 100 Michigan craft beer, wines, fabulous martinis. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ WILKINSON RD., GAYLORD, 800.444.6711

Shirley’s Café An ultra-friendly, all-homemade oasis. BLD • $ 528 S. WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.1210

LEELANAU COUNTY 45th Parallel Cafe Artsy spot with creative breakfast and lunch. BL • $-$$ 102 S. BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2233 Art’s Tavern Burgers, whitefish, steaks, Mexican and pizza.

Smelt year-round at this legendary watering hole. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 6487 W. WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3754

Blu Exquisite regional cuisine from chef Randy Chamberlain in an intimate setting on Sleeping Bear Bay. D • BAR • $$$$ LAKE ST., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.2530

The Bluebird A mainstay for locals and boaters since 1927. Specialties: cinnamon rolls, whitefish, seafood, steak, pasta, creative ethnic feasts during the off-season. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR $$ 102 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9081 Big Cat Brewing Company Casual brewery serving comfort food classics including pot roast, French toast and Grandma Ackley’s Carrot Cake. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 8699 S. GOOD HARBOR TR., CEDAR, 231.228.2282

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BAR • $$ 102 ST. JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6688

hand-cut fries, Sicilian-style pizza. Curling in the winter. LD • BAR • $ 172 W BURDICKVILLE RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.8869

Dick’s Pour House Homemade soups and pies, sandwiches, pizza. LD • BAR • $-$$ 103 W. PHILIP ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.256.9912

Fig's Sandwiches, breakfasts, salads homemade with local ingredients. Great selection of vegetarian dishes. BL • $$ 202 WEST MAIN STREET, LAKE LEELANAU, 231.256.7720

Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern Rustic family-style roadhouse known for burgers, soups and raspberry pie in season.

LD • BAR • $ 7144 N. M-22, BETWEEN NORTHPORT AND LELAND, 231.386.9923

GRAND TRAVERSE AREA INTERLOCHEN Bradley’s Pub & Grille Burgers, ribs, bluegill, brisket, trout and so much more. LD BAR • $-$$ 10586 US31, INTERLOCHEN, 231.275.6401

Dilbert’s Soups, sandwiches, omelets and other home cooking served in a homey atmosphere. BLD • $ 11303 U.S. 31, INTERLOCHEN, 231.275.3005

Hofbrau Lively cedar-paneled former general store serves locals and Interlochen performers. Steak, seafood, bluegill and barbecue. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 2784 M-137, INTERLOCHEN, 231.276.6979

OLD MISSION PENINSULA Jolly Pumpkin Wood-fired steaks, fresh fish, and artisan pizzas along with fresh ales crafted on site. LD • BAR • $$ 13512 OLD PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4333

Funistrada Casual trattoria features Italian specialties such as veal saltimbocca and lasagna. D • BAR • $$ 4566 MCFAR-

Mission Table Farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced fare and craft cocktails. D THURSDAY,

Hearth & Vine Café at Black Star Farms Farm-to-table menu that pairs with Black Star Farm’s wine, cider and craft cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 10844 E REVOLD RD., SUTTONS BAY,

Old Mission Tavern Prime rib, fresh fish, pastas and ethnic specials. LD • BAR • $$ 17015 CENTER RD., TRAVERSE CITY,

LANE, MAPLE CITY/BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900

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The Homestead Nonna’s Restaurant—Classically inspired, contemporary Italian cuisine. D • BAR $$-$$$ Beppi’s Sports Bar—Hand-tossed pizzas, paninis and salads. D • BAR • $-$$ 1 WOODRIDGE RD. (OFF M-22), GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.5000

Hop Lot Brewing Co. Family-friendly microbrewery with four-season patio and games serving ribs, tacos, wings and a s’more kit to top it all off. LD • BAR • $-$$ 658 S WEST-BAY SHORE DR., SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4445

Joe’s Friendly Tavern A rustic, comfy spot with bar food: whitefish, burgers, sandwiches, chili and soup. BLD • BAR • $$ 11015 FRONT ST., EMPIRE, 231.326.5506

Knot Just a Bar Fish and burgers in a modern, beachy pub perched over pretty Omena Bay. LD • BAR • $-$$ 5019 BAY

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5PM–9PM • BAR • $-$$ 13512 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4222

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DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY Alliance James Beard-nominee Pete Peterson teams with upand-coming chef James Bloomfield at this Warehouse District bistro. LD • BAR • $-$$ 144 HALL ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5545 Amical Friendly French bistro with a bay view, fireplace and street patio. Prix fixe menu from 4–5:30pm. Sun. brunch.

LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 229 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.8888

Blue Tractor Cook Shop An Old Town favorite with fromscratch farmer food. and Michigan-crafted beers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 423 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 922.9515

SHORE DR. (M-22), OMENA, 231.386.7393

Bubba’s Happening Front Street spot with battered mahi and chips, burgers, chimis, salads and tacos. BLD • BAR • $ 428 E.

La Bécasse Part the heavy velvet curtains and find a Provençal paradise. D • BAR • $$-$$$ C-675 & C-616, BURDICKVILLE,

Bu-Shi Gourmet burgers. Fresh sushi. One place. LD • BAR •

231.334.3944

Market 22 Deli, pizza, bakery. Eat in or take out. BLD • BAR • $ 497 E HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6422

Martha’s Leelanau Table A European-style cafe with an emphasis on regional cuisine made from scratch, including some gluten free dishes and pastries. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 413 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2344

North Country Grill & Pub The Boone family keeps the classics (whitefish, prime rib, and yellow belly perch) while flirting with fondue, fried pickles, Phillys and Cubans. LD • BAR • $$ 420 ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.5000

Pegtown Station Pizza, subs, burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast—all done well. BL • $ 8654 S MAPLE CITY RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6692

Streetside Grille Seafood, burgers, pasta, flatbread pizzas, great beer list and more. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 111 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4199

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.995.0570 $-$$ 531 W. FRONT ST., 231.252.3086

The Cooks’ House A sweet little dollhouse of a spot, home to sustainable local cuisine with a French sensibility. LD • $$-$$$ 115 WELLINGTON ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8700

Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties Homemade pasties. BLD • $ 129 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7821

The Dish Cafe Eclectic menu with creative salads, quesadillas, enormous wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. LD • BAR • $ 108 S. UNION, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.2233

Firefly A dazzling small-plate menu, sushi, steaks and burgs at a sophisticated hotspot on the river. BL • $-$$ 310 S. CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.1310

The Franklin Hip downtown eatery featuring flatbread, salads, lamb and beef burgers, bistro dinners. Fabulous wine, craft beer, hard cider and perry. LD • BAR • $-$$ 160 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2727

Georgina’s Asian and Latin taqueria. LD • $ 236 E. FRONT ST.,

The Tribune Ice Cream and Eatery House-cured lox, breakfast burritos, meatloaf sammies and burgers share the menu.

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1555

Tucker’s of Northport Casual bistro dining with exceptional apps, Great Lakes fish, house-smoked wings, plus Beyond burgers and brats. LD • BAR • $-$$ 116 WAUKAZOO, NORTHPORT,

BAR $-$$ 328 E FRONT ST.,TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.2662

BLD • $ 110 E. NAGONABA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1055

231.386.1061

Western Avenue Grill Birch-bark-rustic motif with canoes hung from the rafters. Pasta, seafood, whitefish and burgers. LD • BAR • $$ 6680 WESTERN AVE. (M-109), GLEN ARBOR, 231.

334.3362

Wren Contemporary comfort food and a constantly changing menu to feature locally sourced ingredients. D • BAR • $$ 303 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.1175

NEW The Good Bowl Fresh, authentic Vietnamese eatery.

Donates $1 for every bowl to the charity of your choice. LD •

The Green House Café Sandwiches, soups and salads. BL • $ 115 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.7687

Grand Traverse Pie Co. Exceptional cream and fruit pies, coffee, baked goods, pot pies, chicken salad and quiche. BL • $ 525 W. FRONT ST. AND 101 N. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.7437

Harvest In brand new expanded location, local foods hip spot. LD • $ 136 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.486.6037 Mackinaw Brewing Co. Nautical-themed brewpub offers great house-smoked meats, several styles of beers, tasty burgers, fish and ribs. LD • BAR • $$ 161 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 933.1100

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OSORIO TACOS Y SALSAS

There’s a salsa bar at the counter so you can try all the flavors before picking a tub.

1037 US 31 N, WILLIAMSBURG | 231.938.9144 When your server asks if you want chips and salsa, you say, without hesitation, “Yes, please.” Bowls of red and green glory aren’t merely an appetizer here, they’re the stars of the show.

Owners Karla and Miguel Osorio keep their salsa recipes close—as in they’re the only two people in the world privy to the top-secret ingredient lists. The couple started making salsa nine years ago and always have at least eight to try at their restaurant, 12 during the summer. The corn tortilla chips are homemade too, but Karla says that recipe isn’t a secret—you just have to know the perfect temperature and time (and no, she’s not sharing).

Karla keeps the top-shelf of the restaurant’s cooler stocked with 8- and 16-ounce tubs of fresh salsa, but the most popular

flavors, salsa cremosa (a creamy, tangy blend of avocado, jalapeno, tomatillo) and salsa primitiva (a roasty, red-hot family recipe), go quickly. A rack to the left holds filled-to-the-brim bags of thick and crunchy tortilla chips. Some days, if you’re lucky, you can snag homemade tres leches, too.

These revered recipes have been handed down through the generations. Miguel was raised in southern Mexico in Oaxaca and Karla grew up in Baja, California. They still make salsa as their grandparents did, grinding ingredients in a molcajete.

Big thanks to reader Michael L. in Kewadin for the recommendation. The restaurant’s Mariachi band playlist, bright orange and green walls, authentic menu and the Osorios’ love for their culture create an unforgettable experience. —Carly Simpson

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dining | restaurant guide Mama Lu’s Modern Day Taco Shop Fresh tortillas with a mix of traditional and modern ingredients at this hip, fun taqueria and bar. LD • BAR • $$ 149 E FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2793

Minerva’s In the historic Park Place Hotel. Italian-American menu, elaborate Sun. brunch. BLD • BAR • $$ 300 E. STATE ST.,

Smoke and Porter Public House An American smokehouse wherefarm-to-tableandwholebeastbutcherymeetthefirepits.r.

Ursa Major Bistro Breakfast, burgers sandwiches. BLD • $-$$

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Bourbons 72—Seafood, prime rib and more. D • BAR • $-$$$ 7741 M-72, WILLIAMSBURG,

CADILLAC

231.534.8888

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.5093

Mode’s Bum Steer Classic steakhouse serves tender, wellaged charbroiled Black Angus steaks, seafood, ribs, soup, sandwiches. LD • BAR • $$ 125 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.9832

North Peak Brewing Co. Wood-fired pizzas, seafood, sandwiches, microbrewed beer and a jam-packed bar scene. LD • BAR • $$ 400 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7325

Omelette Shoppe Vast array of omelets, homemade breads and pastries, soup and sandwiches. BLD • $ 124 CASS, 231.946.0912, AND 1209 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0590

TRAVERSE CITY–SOUTH Boone’s Long Lake Inn Steaks, prime rib, seafood, daily specials. D • BAR • $$ 7208 SECOR RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.3991 Centre Street Café Fine and flavorful sammies. Saturday brunch 10:30am-6pm. Mon.-Fri. Open 10am-3pm. Closed Sunday. BL • $ 1125 CENTRE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.5872 The Filling Station Microbrewery Thin-crusted wood-fired flatbreads and flavorful house brews revitalize the Depot. LD • BAR • $-$$ 642 RAILROAD PLACE, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8168

Pangea’s Pizza Pub Craft pies, creative toppings. LD • BAR

Right Brain Brewery Traverse City’s beloved brew pub now at a new location. BAR • $ 225 E. 16 ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1239

Patisserie Amie French bakery and bistro. BAR • LD • $-$$$

TRAVERSE CITY–WEST

Poppycock’s Fresh seafood, pasta, unique sandwiches and salads, including vegetarian specialties and award-winning desserts. LD • BAR • $-$$ 128. E. FRONT ST. TRAVERSE CITY,

Apache Trout Grill Rough-hewn eatery affords a great bay view along with ribs, steak, pasta and salad. LD • BAR • $$

$-$$ 135 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.9800 237 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.9645

231.941.7632

Rare Bird Brewery The likes of pork belly sliders, oysters on the half shell and great burgers served up alongside great beer.

LD • BAR • $$ 229 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2053

Red Ginger Wrap yourself in fresh, sleek surroundings and the spicy-exotic flavors of Asia. D • BAR • $-$$$ 237 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1733

Scalawags Whitefish and Chips Ultra-fresh Great Lakes fish fry. LD • $ 303 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.933.8700 Seven Monks Taproom Pair any of 46 beers on tap (including European Trappist ales) with your burger and lively sides like sweet potato frites and Scotch egg. LD • BAR • $-$$ 128 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.4807

Slate Prime cuts of beef and the freshest seafood with inspired toppings and sides. D • BAR • $$$ 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

Sorellina Authentic Italian pasta, zuppa and insalate. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

Sugar 2 Salt Traverse City's hot brunch spot serves up what is in season. B • $-$$ 1371 GRAY DR., SUITE 300, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.409.8382

Taproot Cider House Brick oven pizza, great salads, inventive entrees paired with hard cider, microbrews, wine and spirits. LD • BAR • $-$$ 300 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2500 The Towne Plaza Eclectic American cuisine focusing on local ingredients. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 202 E. CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.090

Thirsty Fish Sports Grille Family-friendly sports bar with seafood, burgers, steaks, pasta and a 600-gallon fish tank.

Live music on the patio. LD • BAR • $-$$ 221 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.1165

TRAVERSE CITY–EAST Don’s Drive In A ’50s-style diner and drive-in with booths, burgers, fries, shakes, nostalgic jukebox. LD • $ 2030 U.S. 31 N., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.938.1860

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Aerie—16th-floor panorama of East Bay and regional fine dining. Music on weekends.

D • BAR • $$-$$$ Sweetwater American Bistro—BLD • $$ U.S. 31 N., ACME, 231.534.6000

Randy’s Diner Soups, salads, sandwiches, all-you-can-eat cod. BLD • $ 1103 S. GARFIELD, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0789 Red Mesa Grill Colorful spot with a fireplace, flights of tequila and Latin American cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1544 US31, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.938.2773

Reflect Bistro and Lounge at Cambria Suites Hotel Breakfast, dinner and Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. BD • BAR • $-$$$ 255 MUNSON AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.778.9000

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245 S BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4250

LD • BAR • $-$$$ 1752 US31, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5020

13671 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.7079

Harrington’s By the Bay Sunday brunch, seafood, steaks, burgers, sandwiches—with a bay view. BLD • BAR

• $-$$$ 13890 SOUTH WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.9393

Nada’s Gourmet Deli & Mediterranean Cuisine Authentic hummus, tabbouleh, chicken shawarma, falafel, the best baklava in Traverse City. LD • $ 542 W FRONT ST, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.6779

PepeNero From-scratch southern Italian cuisine. LD • BAR • $$ 700 COTTAGEVIEW DR., STE. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.1960

Red Spire Brunch House Classic American fare: breakfast and lunch all day. BL • $$ 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., ST. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.4648

Sleder’s Family Tavern Bar fare and entertainment under the original tin ceiling in one of Michigan’s oldest saloons. Kiss Randolph the moose before you leave. LD • BAR • $-$$ 717 RANDOLPH ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.9213

The Silver Swan Ethnic fare and killer desserts. LD • $ 13692 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0203

Spanglish Authentic, homemade Mexican fare with occasional American accents. BLD • $ 1333 YELLOW DR., TRAVERSE CITY. 231.943.1453

Trattoria Stella Hip locally sourced fare with an Italian accent. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1200 W. ELEVENTH, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.8989

West End Tavern Craft cocktails, wood-roasted chicken and more elevated pub fare served up beside West Bay.

LD • BAR • $$ 12719 SOUTH WEST BAYSHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2922

Blue Heron Cafe Dazzling upscale sandwiches, soups and salads as well as from-scratch pastries. BL • $ 304 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5461

Hermann’s European Cafe Austrian-born master pastry chef Hermann Suhs creates international cuisine, seasonal specialties and divine desserts in an alpenhaus-style dining room. LD • BAR • $$ 214 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9563

Herraduras Mexican Bar & Grill Authentic dishes like flautas, enchiladas and carnitas, plus shrimp chimis and steaks. LD • BAR • $ 1700 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.4575

Lakeside Charlie’s A fine deck on Lake Mitchell. The hunt club–style restaurant features burgers, aged beef, fish and wild game. LD • BAR • $$ 301 S. LAKE MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5332

Maggie’s Tavern Chili, burgers, steaks, wet burritos and kid selections are served up in a lively 19th-century setting. LD • BAR • $ 523 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.1810

FRANKFORT/ELBERTA/ONEKAMA/ MANISTEE/ARCADIA Birch & Maple Scratch cuisine prepared with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Friendly folks and fab craft cocktails. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 727 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.399.0399 Bungalow Inn This former rustic cabin offers steak, ribs and fish-fry specials, perch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1100 28TH ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.8000

The Cabbage Shed Suds, and superb eats like seared scallops, rack of lamb and Ritz-crusted walleye. D • $-$$ 198 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9843

Dinghy’s Local favorite for 25 years with house-smoked meats including famous ribs, half-pound burger, Big BLT, award-winning Friday fish fry. LD • BAR • $$ 415 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4702

The Fillmore House-crafted burgers, salads and wood-fired pizzas (p.m. only), all rich with Michigan ingredients. LD• BAR • $-$$ 318 RIVER ST, MANISTEE, 231.887.4121

The Fusion Asian delights like fiery curries and lettuce wraps (plus creative cocktails) served in a serene atmosphere on Frankfort’s main drag. BLD • $–$$ 300 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4114

Hotel Frankfort Fine dining served up at this in-town inn. BLD • $-$$$ 231 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.8090

L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $-$$ 325 MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT, 231.352.5220 Mayfair Tavern Burgers, steaks, fish. LD • BAR $-$$ 515 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9136

North Channel Brewing Co. Watch the action at the drawbridge in a refined industrial atmosphere with meats smoked daily and excellent craft beers on tap. LD • BAR $-$$ 86 WASHINGTON ST, MANISTEE, 231.299.1020

BENZIE, MANISTEE, CADILLAC BENZONIA/BEULAH/HONOR/THOMPSONVILLE Crystal Mountain Resort Thistle Pub & Grille—Wood-paneled eatery, continental and Scottish specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$$ Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar—Family Favorites. BLD

NEW Rock's Landing

Eclectic menu combines local ingredients with ethnic influences. Intimate dining, feet from Crystal Lake. D • BAR $$ 1157 CRYSTAL DR., FRANKFORT, 231.399.0158 Stormcloud Brewing Brewing Belgian-inspired ales to pair with inventive, smart bistro fare. LD • BAR • $-$$ 303 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.0118

Geno’s Sports Bar and Grill Burgers, broasted chicken, pizza, soups, salads. LD • BAR • $ 14848 THOMPSON AVE., THOMPSON-

Taco 'Bout It Mexican Fusion Tavo and Tarrah Hernandez turned their food truck into a restaurant dream-come-true with ultra-fresh tacos on hand-pressed corn tortillas. LD • BAR

Lucky Dog Bar and Grille Burgers, smoked wings, brats, sandwiches, craft beer, cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 223 S. BENZIE

Timbers Restaurant Family-owned restaurant with steaks, prime-rib pasta , whitefish, craft beer, regional wines. LD • BAR

Platte River Inn Classic dining in a casual atmosphere.

Steaks, Italian, Mexican. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 10921 MAIN ST., HONOR,

T.J.’s Pub Take a step down from the sloped sidewalk for panini, mex and pizza below the stately Ramsdell Inn. LD • BAR •

• BAR • $-$$ M-115, THOMPSONVILLE, 231.946.3585 OR 231.378.2000

VILLE, 231.378.2554

BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4499

231.227.1200

The Roadhouse Fresh Mex with a cool cantina atmosphere.

LD • BAR • $-$$ 1058 MICHIGAN AVE., (US 31), BENZONIA, 231.882.9631

• $-$$ 344 RIVER ST, MANISTEE, 231.887.4441

• $-$$ 5535 M-115, CADILLAC, 231.775.6751

$ 99 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.398.9174

cocktails | drinks

Winter Light

The citrus and botanical notes in Michigan Woodland Gin find delicious synergy with lavender simple syrup and the bergamot and vanilla in Light of Day’s Creamy Earl Grey Tea. Sarah says this cozy cocktail delivers a warm and relaxing arc of flavors without feeling crushingly sweet or boozy.

FOR THE COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 2 oz Iron Fish Distillery

Michigan Woodland

Gin 1 oz lavender simple syrup 16 oz Light of Day Organics

Creamy Earl Grey Tea

(brewed) 1 oz vanilla almond milk

lavender sugar rim

COLD WEATHER

COCKTAILS

METHOD Wet the rim of a 20-ounce bar mug and swirl in lavender sugar to coat. Add gin, lavender syrup, brewed tea and almond milk, stir to combine.

November’s dearth of daylight and the cold bluster blowing off the lake finds us scurrying between woodpile and bar cart, desperately in need of early winter fortitude. Luckily, our pal Sarah Anderson at Iron Fish Distillery answered the call with an innovative cold weather cocktail.

How does your cocktail design change as we move into colder weather?

The slower pace of the season allows us to spend time with more complex cocktails.

We turn to more layered drinks with savory and herbal character and utilize flavors preserved from the harvest season like crab apples or gooseberry liqueur. This year we made a vermouth infused with sage and chanterelle mushrooms.

What are some essentials for our winter bar cart?

Stock up on tonic syrup and fall bitters like black walnut, molasses or molé. Simple syrups infused with rosemary or winter spices like clove, ginger or cardamom. Our bourbon barrelaged maple syrup is also a great way to sweeten ol’ fashioneds and coffee drinks.

FOR THE LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP In a small saucepan combine 1 tablespoon of dried lavender buds, 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring mixture to a boil until sugar completely dissolves.

Allow syrup to cool and strain into Mason jar.

FOR THE LAVENDER SUGAR In a mortar and pestle crush 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds with 2 tablespoons of raw sugar.

Traverse food and drinks editor Tim Tebeau writes from Petoskey. dining@traversemagazine.com. // Dave Weidner is a freelance photographer based in Traverse City. dweidnerphoto@gmail.com.

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outdoors | gear

Gear Gifts Warm the hearts, heels and heads of your favorite outdoor folks.

TEXT BY ANDREW VANDRIE | PHOTO BY ANDY WAKEMAN

STETSON HAT A well-fitting Stetson fits in on the trout stream just as much as your favorite 4-weight rod. Check out the collaboration between Seager and Stetson (seagerco.com) or better yet, keep it local and have the haberdashers at Diversions (Traverse City) set you up.

HULTS BRUK AKKA FORESTER’S AXE Gotta love the nostalgia—and panache—of cutting your own firewood. This classic has a graceful, long hickory handle and weighs in at just 2.2 pounds— perfect for lugging along on camping trips. Find it at Jay’s Sporting Goods (locations in Gaylord and Clare).

BUFF NECK GAITER A warm day and insects on the water bode well for the dry fly fisherman, but a searing sunburn and smacking flies on your neck is a heavy tax to pay. A breathable neck gaiter keeps ’em casting even when the no-see-ums are swarming. Check out Backcountry North (two locations in Traverse City).

YETI RAMBLER TUMBLER Yes, a travel mug to outlast a winter of Michigan mornings. Made by the same company that engineered coolers to give a fresh elk haunch the deep freeze, these double-wall insulated tumblers will keep that predawn coffee brew piping hot long into any winter sojourn. Find one for everyone on your list at The Outfitter (Harbor Springs).

SMARTWOOL SOCKS Unwrapping socks as a child on holiday morn is about as enthralling as being shanghaied into shoveling the driveway. But somewhere along the line comes the paradigm shift and appreciation for warm toes. Snag a pair of Smartwool socks for your favorite winter walker at Snyder’s Shoes (Manistee).

Andrew VanDrie writes from Traverse City. vandrieand@gmail.com

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