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22 22 | WHAT DO WE DO IN WINTER UP HERE? Our team of snow-loving fun seekers answers that perennial question. It’s our greatest inside scoop yet.
30 | MOUNTAIN CALLING A passionate and innovative snowboarder from Traverse City left his engineering career to take over as GM at Marquette Mountain. What a ride!
34 | A DAY IN HER CHAIR With a snip of hope and a ton of pluck, Jamie Catlett inspires with her dream of opening a classic barber shop in historic downtown Manistee.
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Soup and Bread nights unite the TC community.
Snowmobile racing (in bikinis!) for an amazing cause. General stores making a comeback in small towns.
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Winter festivals we love.
Meet the caretakers of Point Betsie Lighthouse.
17 | TRAVEL Hunker down for a relaxing weekend at these cozy cabins.
19 | UP IN MICHIGAN The bond of ice fishing.
21 | OUTDOORS Smelt fishing in the dead of night.
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Any Given Tuesday... TEXT BY DEBORAH WYATT FELLOWS
I started my love affair with Northern Michigan as a child who found wonder and joy in the months of summer: In untold adventures on the lake; in early morning light as it seeped through the trees into the attic where I lay listening to my sisters’ slow breathing; in the awareness of family being truly present as we flipped cards on a scarred table; in being lost in a book, the only sound moths pressing themselves against the screen porch in search of its yellow light. Life at the family cottage was wholly and completely different than life at home and I was forever, inexorably, hooked. I began the first stage of becoming a “local” in my early twenties having traveled after college and then settling for a few years in Chicago. I worked two jobs for the first few years of starting Traverse, waiting tables at night. But the life I lived felt like that of my childhood summers. Simple things, like my commute to work, were filled with wonder. Instead of the crush of the L I had taken to work in Chicago, my commute wound through the changing seasons. Each morning brought a new kind of light in the clouds. Brand
new, brilliant green spring leaves cascading over the county road gave way to a lush green-like velvet and then autumn set them afire. Driving home after a long day, I would come around a bend to a huge orange moon dwarfing the lake as it crept above the horizon. My time was my own in those days and when I had some, Northern Michigan trails to ski and hike were just out the door, and the beaches were glorious in summer and wondrous in winter. I felt liberated, as if I’d been let loose. When people asked me, if I loved magazines so much, why hadn’t I chosen New York, my answer was, “What could be better than an exciting, challenging, creative work life and then getting to walk out into a place to renew, reorder, replenish?” There are both joys and challenges to being in this place we love when the rigors of regular life get enmeshed with the wonder of place. I was always surprised by how quickly my family lost its sense of its summer self when we returned to the suburbs and work, school, schedules and television. And, similarly, when I was pregnant and with young ones for several years
on end, I experienced the challenge of not letting regular life drown out what was just outside my door. There was so much laundry to do, doctor’s appointments, school events, Saturday sports, oil changes, grocery shopping and it was all stuck in around work. I was determined to get into the woods as often as we could, but I couldn’t ignore that the sense of awe, freedom and release I’d always found were now being pushed to the side. I arrived home from work one winter night during those years lost in the list of what not to forget for the next day and what was on the list for that night. I stepped out into the crisp winter air, hardly noting my path lit by moonlight. But instead of walking head-down to the door, on task for what came next, I looked up and was taken aback by a bright red ring around the moon. I just stood there, bags in hand, staring in wonder and breathing. Just breathing, and taking in the moon. I went into the house calling to Neal and the kids to bundle up. We tumbled out of the house and stood in the night air together. Neal, the scientist,4
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explained to the kids why there was a ring around the moon, something about reflection and ice crystals. My oldest asked questions, digging deeper into the why. My second said quietly into the air, “What a lucky thing to see.” It made my heart skip. I realized that in his young life, even though I’d been worrying about laundry, we’d spent enough time amidst the mysteries of land and water that he’d heard me say many, many times, “What a lucky thing to see.” He had no idea that not everyone gets to stand in their driveway on a Tuesday night and see a red ring around the moon reflecting upon a frozen lake, surrounded by an equally awed family. But he was already recognizing that it is a very, very lucky thing to experience. Awe, peace, gratitude, joy, wonder, time with those you love: These are available whether you’re a visitor or a local. And the gift and the responsibility are the same because those of us who cherish the things found in places like this know we are also the ones who need to ensure every generation has this same chance. That night in the driveway, I breathed in the air like I used to, as if there were nothing but that moment. I breathed like I hadn’t in a long time, a cleansing breath that seemed to bring me back to myself Up North. And I recommitted. Soon afterward, I was back on a board of a conservancy. And when dinner dishes needed to be done, but the sunset was beckoning us into that magic light, I reminded myself that every life lived in Northern Michigan can be filled with unimaginably lucky things to see. Even on a Tuesday night. I wish you many.
Deborah Wyatt Fellows is founder and editor in chief of Traverse Magazine/MyNorth.com. debwf@traversemagazine.com.
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Fund-racing Snowmobiles. Racing. Bikinis. One of these doesn’t match. And that’s the fun part. BY KANDACE CHAPPLE
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On Saturday, February 22, Courtney Fender is hosting her second annual TNT’s Ride Like a Girl to Save The Girls Bikini Radar Run during East Jordan’s Sno-Blast festival. The event works like this: Women (and men) wear bikinis on their snowmobiles (in the snow) and drag race for top speed (measured by radar). Fender started the event last year in honor of her grandmother, who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. The event drew eight riders (including two men) and raised $3,500. Fender hopes to raise $5,000 and draw twice as many racers at this year’s event.4
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“The funds stay locally for men and women going through breast cancer treatments,” Fender says. “Last year, Megan Pixley raised the most money with $1,000, and she also had the fastest speed with 77 mph.” Snowmobile racing has been Fender’s fun for more than 10 years. She started out doing ice oval track racing, then moved on to drag racing. She races one of two sleds: a 2008 Yamaha Nytro or a 2015 Arctic Cat 1100 Turbo. And she’s usually just one of a handful of women at the start line. Fender, 27, is an ambassador for TNT Lady Sledders, a group of all females who are into powersports. Fender races under the name Twisted Princess Racing. “I race primarily in Mancelona,” she says. “Last year I went to Wisconsin to race in a bikini radar run, and I had the second fastest speed of 99 mph. This year, my goal is to go 100 mph on my snowmobile, wearing a bikini and raising money for breast cancer! “My grandmother is my inspiration and she's in good spirits. My snowmobile racing scares her, but she’s always been one of my biggest supporters!” The East Jordan Lioness Club will use the funds to provide gas cards for women or men going through breast cancer treatments. Find the group on Facebook at TNT’s Ride Like a Girl to Save The Girls Bikini Radar Run.
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The New General Store BY CHRIS LOUD | PHOTOS COURTESY OF GUNTHER’S GENERAL STORE
Recently, several families in the region have chosen the general store concept as a basis for their businesses and also as a launching point for their desire to reinvigorate their hometowns. The general store framework allows for creativity and flexibility, melding with the lifestyle priorities of this generation of entrepreneurs. The proprietors offer grocery basics, like a traditional general store, but also local art, home goods and more, adapting as their community’s needs change. Here are two shining examples. THE CURATOR 200 E. MICHIGAN AVE., GRAYLING Penny and Erich Podjaske-Pippo took over a storefront in a 120-year-old building in downtown Grayling that had sat vacant for six years. Their mission: help revitalize the Grayling marketplace while supporting Michigan makers. They carry
beautiful home goods, pet items, baby supplies and gifts, toys, clothing and art. Erich is also the City of Grayling Zoning Administrator and Economic Development Director and Penny Jean is a talented singer and musician, part of the duo Oh Brother Big Sister. Together, they’re investing in the region where they have chosen to raise their five children. THECURATORGRAYLING.COM
GUNTHER’S GENERAL STORE 201 WATER ST., EAST JORDAN Rebecca and Rick Gotts are renovating a handful of historic buildings in East Jordan, including a marina, future tap house with an antique boat and woodworking shop, a new waterside wedding venue and two houses, which will each be available to rent. One of the houses was originally a general store in the old town of South Arm. The Gotts family has not only fixed up Gunther’s General Store (now open as an Airbnb) but also resurrected much of the original look and feel—penny candy, pantry items and all—with the help of 90-year-old Elaine Dvoracek (her maiden name is Gunther), who was born and raised there. “We want to make sure the project is going to help East Jordan in the future,” Rebecca emphasizes. Find Gunther’s on Facebook. Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine |
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listening to the hot sounds of Northern Michigan musicians The Easy Picks, guitarist Nathan Towne and the CTAC Garage Band. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. MyNorthTickets.com
Improv: This four-week course teaches the fundamentals of improvisational theater through games and exercises at Copper Ridge in Traverse City. Reserve your spot at MyNorthTickets.com
Theater | Love, Loss, & What
I Wore is a play of monologues about the nostalgic power of clothing. The cast of women shares funny, wistful and universal memories through the prism of their closets. Thru Feb. 22. The Studio Theatre @ The Depot in Traverse City. MyNorthTickets.com
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Valentine’s Day and surprise your loved one with dinner and drinks for two at 123 Speakeasy in Traverse City. MyNorthTickets.com a cardboard sled workshop are just part of the fun at Petoskey’s 92nd Annual Winter Carnival. petoskeydowntown.com Winterfest features Michigan’s largest sprint sled dog race, a bustling marketplace at the craft show and a slew of familyfriendly attractions throughout the weekend-long event. kalkaskawinterfest.org
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filled with choral music featuring the NMC Children’s Choirs and the NMC Chamber Singers and Grand Traverse Chorale at Lars Hockstad Auditorium in Traverse City. MyNorthTickets.com old Irish tradition, leap-year day is the perfect chance for a woman to take matters into her own hands and get down on one knee with a marriage proposal.
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Save yourself a trip. Call ahead to verify all times and dates. Find more events at MyNorth.com Art
Exhibitions at Dennos Museum Center: 1-29
• 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World. In this powerful exhibit featuring the photography of Howard G. Buffett, 40 images document the world hunger crisis as part of a global awareness campaign; through April 19. • With traditional hand papermaking at its core, Pulped Under Pressure underscores important contemporary issues steeped in history and craft; through May 24. • Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day. On August 1, 2014, Canadianborn artist Karen Bondarchuk set out to mark the passing time that her mother—diagnosed with dementia in 2010—no longer could. For 365 days, she produced a crow a day on a hand-cut, hand-gessoed panel, remembering her mother as she once was and grieving her loss; through May 24. dennosmuseum.org Doodle Day in the Cottage Gallery: 8
Head to the Cottage Gallery at Twisted Fish from 1–3 p.m. to doodle to your heart’s content. Bring your favorite materials or use the papers and pens provided. Free and open to everyone. No experience necessary. Every second Saturday of the month. Elk Rapids. twistedfishgallery.com
Kids & Literary
Shoreline Music Society, KLASSICAL KIDS!: 6
Shoreline presents an educational classical-music concert for elementary, middle and high school students in partnership with the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. A fundamental part of Shoreline’s mission is to bring the classical music art form to children. Led by Maestro Nordling, the professional orchestra will perform selected works that highlight the particular qualities of an instrument and the player’s artistry. Maestro Nordling will involve the students in the performance with an informational dialogue about what they will hear, historical information and context about the periods when the music was written. Students will also be involved via a question-and-answer session with Mr. Nordling and the players. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. visitmanisteecounty.com Battle of the Books Competition: 22
Battle of the Book’s first practice battle takes place today. The book-based quiz competition for 4th and 5th graders in the Grand Traverse community builds teamwork and reading skills. Kids read incredible stories together and then experience heart-pounding moments in competition. The winning team gets a limo ride, shopping spree and a pizza party. battleofthebooksgt.com
Music
Live Music in the Yurt at The Little Fleet: 7, 9, 15
Shows are intimate and cozy with limited space. Standing room only available for sold-out shows. Doors open at 6:30 and shows start at 7 p.m. Feb. 7: After Ours is a self-described "head-nod-jazz" duo from South Bend, Indiana, comprised of Eli Kahn (seven-string guitars and madness) and Arthur Schroeder (drum set). Feb. 9: Michael Beauchamp-Cohen is a Michigan-born songwriter, musician and performer best known for his decadeplus collaboration with Laurel Premo in the duo Red Tail Ring. Sam Cooper is a music teacher, a songwriter and a facilitator, currently finishing up an album. Feb. 15: At 24 years old, singer-songwriter Olivia Millerschin has composed and released two full-length albums. She
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then heads into Frankfort with a finish downtown just before you reach the lighthouse. This year, proceeds from the 10th Annual Betsie Bay Frozen 5K will focus on supporting local and global community-focused projects. facebook.com/betsiebayfrozen5k
Gopherwood Concerts presents Emilee Petersmark: 22
Dogman Challenge: 22
Nature
This two-hour endurance event is held entirely on the multi-use trails around Mt. McSauba Recreation Area and North Point Nature Preserve in Charlevoix. The course consists of a fast and challenging 2-mile loop along the lakeshore and through rolling, wooded terrain. The riders who complete the most laps are the champs. dogmanchallenge.net
Snowshoe or cross-country ski through Ludington State Park on a lantern-lit pathway. 6–8 p.m. pureludington.com
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Many of you will know Emilee as part of the great Michigan band The Crane Wives. This time around she'll be performing solo. You are going to love her unique songwriting talents! Cadillac Elks Lodge. MyNorthTickets.com Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hike: 1, 15
Big M Moonlight Skiing: 8
Enjoy the quiet wonder of nature on a moonlight ski night on the Big M Trail, home to 18 miles of groomed, classic skiing trails east of Manistee. While the trail isn’t lit, the group will follow the light of the moon (headlamps are recommended), followed by a bonfire. Fat bikers are welcome though will use a separate trail. Big M Lodge at Big M Cross Country Ski area, Udell Hills Road. 7-9 p.m. skibigm.org Winter Hike at Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve: 15
Join volunteer Sally Manke for a winter hike at the Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve in Benzie County. First-time visitors and nature preserve veterans alike will enjoy the iconic views that are only enhanced by the winter scenery. This is a strenuous hike on steep terrain—come prepared with your own cold-weather gear, water and a snack. Participants are encouraged to bring snowshoes. In the event of inclement weather, we will notify event participants of any changes or cancellations via email, so prior registration is recommended. 10 a.m.–noon. gtrlc.org
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White Pine Stampede: 1
A 50K, 20K or 10K point-to-point cross-country ski race. Join the thousands who have skied this event on professionally groomed trails, which wind through the most picturesque landscape of northwestern Lower Michigan, ending at Shanty Creek Resort. whitepinestampede.org 44th Annual North American Vasa: 8-9
The North American Vasa Festival of Races has been a Traverse City tradition since 1977. Whether you’re a newbie to the sport of cross-country skiing or a seasoned racer, young or not so young, the Vasa has something for everyone! They offer ski races from 6–50K in both classic and skate styles for all ages. This year there will also be fat bike racing and a snowshoe race. Timber Ridge Resort hosts the festivities, and events take place in the beautiful Pere Marquette Forest. vasa.org U.P. Pond Hockey Tournament: 13-16
The 2020 Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship tournaments are played on the frozen Moran Bay in Lake Huron. The Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship is one of the few tournaments where the “pond” is actually one of the Great Lakes! Thirty 75' x 150' rinks are created and more than 250 games are played during this funfilled weekend in St. Ignace. stignace.com UP200: 13-17
This 230-mile contest is the state’s flagship sled-dog event, taking place over four days, with plenty of startand finish-line festivities in Marquette. The UP200 is an Iditarod qualifying race. up200.org Betsie Bay Frozen 5K: 15
The course starts at the top of Elberta’s beautiful Lake Michigan lookout and continues down the hill through Elberta, around the bend, along Betsie Bay via M-22 and
Mamma Mia! Center Stage Theater at WSCC: 21-23, 28-29
Center Stage Theater Department presents Mamma Mia! ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combined make Mamma Mia a fast favorite! West Shore Community College, Scottville. MyNorthTickets.com MET Opera Live in HD: Agrippina (Handel): 29
As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. MyNorthTickets.com
Food & Drink
Weekend Dinners at the Inn at Black Star Farms: 1, 8, 15, 22
Enjoy an intimate three-course dining experience at the exclusive Inn at Black Star Farms. The culinary team, winner of the Best Classic Food & Wine Pairing at the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, has created a special prix fixe menu to accompany the wines. Suttons Bay. MyNorthTickets.com Aphrodisiac Herbal Cacao Balls for Valentine’s Day: 8
Sierra Bigham of Bear Earth Herbals returns to Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids. Participants will make their own personalized herbal cacao balls to take home and enjoy. Bring a friend or make it a date night! Please contact the gallery at 231.264.0123 to register. MyNorthTickets.com L. Mawby Sparkling Wines Dinner at The Cooks’ House: 11
Enjoy the annual pre-Valentine's Day five-course dinner paired with sparkling wines from L. Mawby. Traverse City. MyNorthTickets.com Frostbite Chili Crawl: 15
Join Downtown Manistee for some of the best tasting chili around. 3–5:30 p.m. visitmanisteecounty.com Traverse City Restaurant Week: 23-29
Three-course menus will be available for $25 or $35 per person at dozens of participating downtown restaurants. downtowntc.com
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February Festivals MICHIGAN TECH WINTER CARNIVAL | 5-8 We’re not surprised one of Michigan’s northernmost cities has given rise to one of the country’s largest and longest-running winter festivals. The annual Winter Carnival in Houghton includes elaborate and massive snow sculptures, sleigh rides, a winter queen pageant, a beard-growing contest, a broomball tournament and plenty of other antidotes to cabin fever. mtu.edu/carnival
DOWNTOWN HARBOR SPRINGS ICE FEST | 7-8 The second annual fest will have more than 30 ice sculptures, live carving demos, ice bowling, sled dogs, a chili cook-off, carriage rides and more. downtownharborsprings.com
BEULAH WINTERFEST | 8 This day is jam-packed with activities for all ages. Go bowling with frozen turkeys at Beulah Park during the chili cookout, test your snowball-throwing accuracy at the target competition, watch the Winterfest parade and wrap the day up with fireworks and a bonfire on the beach. Always the second Saturday in February. visitbenzie.com
PETOSKEY WINTER CARNIVAL | 14–15 For more than 90 years, this event has had one of the most packed lineups of any Winterfest in the North. Outside, enjoy sledding, curling, figure skating, several hockey games and a broomball tournament. Then get toasty during the Chocoholic Frolic. petoskeydowntown.com
GLEN LAKE WINTERFEST | 15 This small-town festival keeps it earnest and low-key with an allages perch-fishing contest on Big and Little Glen Lakes, a chili cookoff and an outdoor party on the deck at Boonedocks. All proceeds benefit the Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. visitglenarbor.com
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KALKASKA WINTERFEST | 15-16 Established in 1965, this festival celebrates the true "Up North" spirit. Look for treasures at the craft show and watch as sled dogs overtake the town in the largest sprint sled dog race in the state. kalkaskawinterfest.org
WINTERLOCHEN | 15 You'll want to get here early and stay all day, as Interlochen Center for the Art's annual family-friendly festival celebrates all things winter with activities, performances and workshops both indoors and outdoors. interlochen.org/winterlochen
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EPIC SNOW DAY Resting at the base of Marquette Mountain, Rippling River Resort’s log cabins give downhill skiers and snowboarders walk-out-the-door access to the slopes. The resort is also located directly on UP8, a designated snowmobile trail, and the Carp River. Rent a pair of snowshoes from the resort’s general store and trek along the beautiful riverside. After your day in the snow, warm up in the shared outdoor hot tub then head to the River Lounge for a Michigan craft beer by the fireplace. Luxury and rustic cabins available. 906.273.2259, RIPPLINGRIVERRESORT.COM
SECLUDED ESCAPE (THAT’S CLOSE TO TOWN) This waterside cabin is tucked away on 11 wooded acres with 350 feet of frontage on Craven Pond in Bellaire. Spend a weekend catching up on your reading list beside the towering fieldstone fireplace and lounging in the loft (bring a deck of cards and your favorite board games). Stock up on provisions in downtown Bellaire, just a few minutes away: quiche and coffee from M88 Morning Grind, a bottle of Michigan wine from Hello Vino and spirits for your favorite winter cocktails from Mammoth Distilling. Paradise Properties USA, 231.331.4423, MYTORCHLAKE.COM/310508
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Warmth on Ice “Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing, it’s not fish they are after.”—Henry David Thoreau BY JAMES MCCULLOUGH
With the passing years, I’ve become increasingly appreciative of my time outdoors, particularly my time among my “fishing brothers” with whom I’ve spent decades on the lakes and rivers of Northern Michigan. I love them all, but as we are deep in winter, I’m thinking particularly of “Brother-Tim” Tebeau who dragged me into ice fishing against my impulses, curing me of a long-established, single-minded, trout-only, fly fishing snobbery. I thank him for recovering my childhood understanding that all fish are wonderfully fun to catch, by many means, and in every season. Our twenty-plus year friendship began with Tim as my exceptional student, interested in fly fishing, whose
intelligence, humor and enthusiasm impressed me so, I invited him on an excursion into the U.P. in pursuit of brook trout. Tim entered the summer sport with a cheap, stiff, old fly rod he called “The Club,” and I recall how when I caught large trout, and he didn’t, he’d say, “Business as usual.” Of course, as our friendship has unfurled through the decades, his youthful talents have surpassed my waning abilities, and as I watched him pass the milestones of college, marriage and parenthood, I saw his equipment evolve and fishing obsessions diversify. Soon he had a quiver of fly rods, deep fly boxes, spin rods, then a boat, a better boat, a bigger better boat and a bazillion lures for all means of fishing.
He taught me to enjoy walleye fishing with a spin rod, then, a decade ago, he proposed we fish through the ice. I seriously did not want to. Everything about ice fishing runs counter to the cosmos of dry fly fishing, not only by weather, but in all manner of philosophy and practice: Ice fishing requires little finesse and thus inspires no art; it requires live bait rather than hand-tied flies; is motivated by catching to consume rather than to release; employs weighty gear rather than my minimalist rod, reel and fly box. And where fly fishing is primarily a solitary sport, ice fishing is social, and for me, only as fun as the people I’m with. Were it not Tim suggesting it, with his fish-passion, inventive mind and4
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quick wit, I doubt I would be looking forward to winters the way I do. This is a mark of great friends: we grow because of them. Years ago, I placed a sticker on my car, quoting Henry David Thoreau: “Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing, it’s not fish they are after.” I’ve thought about that passage for a long time—a reminder of the higher principles and possibilities in outdoor life, our connections with living things lost to so many of us now, with our
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indoor lives, heads wrapped up in cell phones, laptops, television screens, and distracted by the endless lies of marketing and politics. Our outdoor lives focus our attentions on our human connections, friendships that evolve where the human experience and natural world intersect. Emerson said, “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” I’m sure Tim and my fishing friends would chime, “Amen.” Even if we’re freezing. James McCullough teaches writing and literature at North Central Michigan College.
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Smelt Season Shantytowns come alive in the night, as anglers use bright lights to draw smelt up from the dark bottoms of inland lakes. TEXT AND PHOTO BY ANDREW VANDRIE
A frozen lake in the dead of night is a desolate place indeed. Yet, the parking lot at Interlochen’s Green Lake is full, and trucks and utility vehicles line the narrow road leading to the snowed-in boat launch. Out on the frozen lake, a ways from the launch, a strange colony constructed of canvas and plastic and even semipermanent domiciles is waking up. LED lights submerged beneath the ice emit an ethereal glow below this nomadic village where the colorful language of fishermen (an artful composition of the technical and profane) punctuates the frigid silence. Unlike most types of angling that encourage a monkish adherence to solitude, smelting is a communal endeavor. Beginning in mid- to late-winter, smelt school-up in the hundreds and draw in fishermen and fisherwomen by the dozens. The usual angler decorum of respectful distance is tossed out the window as shanty villages spring up atop the mobs of aggressive and, most importantly, delicious fish. Like the smelt themselves, the equipment used to lure in these slippery missiles is unorthodox. Bright lights run off a deep-cell battery are plunged below the ice to draw in zooplankton, which in turn attract swarms of wolfish smelt. Once enticed into firing range, anglers drop jigs tipped with waxworms or white spikes into the fray, watching their rod tip for the slightest tick-tick. On a good night, these voracious feeders will nab the bait as quickly as you supply it. Most smelting excursions go well into the early morning, so put your catches on ice until daylight. Andrew VanDrie writes from Traverse City. vandrieand@gmail.com
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Chow down on this deep-fried delight and you’re likely to become an icebound insomniac, too. The generous two-gallon possession limit is plenty of motivation to park yourself on a frozen lake well past bedtime. Once you've cleaned your catches, coat the smelt in flour, egg wash and batter (I am partial to Andy’s Cajun Fish Breading), then drop into the hot oil. Fry each side 1–2 minutes (until golden brown) and then drain on paper towels.
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Get outside! Raft along wild rivers where the serenity of the crystalline current is disturbed only by a branch snapped by a browsing deer, or the splash of an otter using the icy bank as a water slide. Experience the Jordan River in winter with Jordan Valley Outfitters. jvoutfitters.com —E.E.
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We hike and bike on ice! IT’S THE ULTIMATE TRAVERSE CITY WINTER ADVENTURE: CROSSING THE ICE TO POWER ISLAND, AN UNINHABITED PATCH OF LAND PERCHED IN THE MIDDLE OF WEST GRAND TRAVERSE BAY Starting points included Jolly Pumpkin (about 2.5 miles one way to the island) and Bowers Harbor boat launch (3 miles one way). Several spots along Peninsula Drive also served as trailheads (Buchan Drive was popular, offering a shorter 1-mile crossing). Once on the island, explorers could climb “Mount Ford,” a small hill named after Henry Ford, who once owned the island, or follow a hiking path beaten in by the hardiest of Michiganders. If the ice is hardy enough again in 2020, it will be considered a true stroke of luck. Watch local websites for updates on the phenomenon and, if the ice bridge is on, follow the beaten path for safety. (And be sure to heed all warnings from officials—safety first, selfies second!) —K.C.
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According to the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, the bay is officially considered frozen when the ice reaches Power Island and stays for at least 24 hours. It only happens every four or five years. When it does, it lasts only a weekend, maybe two. In 2019, it happened on Valentine’s Day. Everyone started buzzing: Would it get cold enough, long enough, to create a solid ice bridge to the island? By early March, the ice fishermen had good news: They were reporting ice anywhere from 8 to 14 inches thick, plenty to venture out on safely. (Five inches is considered a minimum.) Word spread. Snowshoers, ice skaters, curious passersby … Mountain bikers organized a group of almost 100 to cross for a party on the island.
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the counter at Johan’s Pastry Shop and order two dozen more to-go. Locations in Petoskey and Harbor Springs. facebook.com/johanspastryshop —C.S.
Itty-bitty lemon bars, tender scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches (yep, layered with crisp cucumbers and with the crusts cut off)... You’ll want to utterly devour the tray of delights that the talented pastry chefs at the Inn at Bay Harbor serve as part of this lovely tradition. Afternoon tea is served 2-4 p.m. daily, with reservations required. 231.439.4066 //innatbayharbor.com —E.T.
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MOUNTAIN. CALLING. ANDREW FARRON HAD NEVER RUN A SKI HILL BEFORE. BUT THE 27-YEAR-OLD TRAVERSE CITY NATIVE FLURRIED HIS WAY INTO A GM POSITION AT ONE OF THE COOLEST MOUNTAINS IN THE MIDWEST WITH INNOVATION, KINDNESS AND A READY-TO-LISTEN ATTITUDE.
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Andrew Farron grew up in Traverse City, and, as a snowboarder, took full advantage of each Michigan snowfall. While studying engineering at the University of Michigan, he was president of the school’s Ski and Snowboard Club. After graduating, he moved to Marquette with his wife, working at an engineering firm. But on a fateful afternoon in 2019, he left behind that career to accept a post for which he had no prior experience. When Andrew stepped in as the general manager of Marquette Mountain, he’d only been to the hill as a recreational snowboarder. Yet it was a calling he could not ignore. A dark cloud hovered over the struggling mountain, but many in the community saw its potential. “I wouldn’t live in Marquette without the ski hill,” Andrew says. “To see it flopping while knowing what it could be—and the kind of community center it could be—was frustrating to a lot of people. It’s something I’m trying to repair.” Andrew approached the owner of Marquette Mountain with a business plan. But his real icebreaker was an open letter he wrote to the people of Marquette: “I have fresh, detailed and substantial plans to get Marquette Mountain back on track,” Andrew announced in the letter, emphasizing that his goals would not be possible without support from the community. “Like many of you, I am a winter sports enthusiast, strongly planted in the Midwest. I have left my engineering career to turn my frustration into action and have gained the confidence of owner Pete O’Dovero to turn this place around. I take this responsibility very seriously.” The letter continued, “This is your mountain. Yes, somebody owns it, but your livelihood is heavily affected by it and you have plenty of power to change it.” The people of Marquette welcomed his ideas.
Andrew started the job on a Monday morning in early February. And he began his role as general manager smack in the middle of an exciting time. “There’s been substantial capital investment into Marquette Mountain,” he says. “The owner here is an entrepreneur in the Marquette area who brought this place out of bankruptcy and is now bringing it from the diminishing ski hill that it was to a fully functional, reliable hill that I hope people are willing to travel to.” The snowball of moving parts never stops rolling on Marquette Mountain. Among them: food, ticket sales, the garage, grooming, lift operations, janitorial, rental shop, ski school, ski patrol and plowing services. It is the job of the GM to coordinate all these areas and, says Andrew, to listen. Watching him from a distance, you’d never expect this younglooking lad with an easy smile and a walkie-talkie in hand to be in such a crucial position. “He entered the job fresh with a lot of public support rallied behind him,” says Mountain Operations Manager Kristian Saile. “If something’s going on in the kitchen, he’s there trying to help out. He’s hands-on everywhere. It’s a steep learning curve for a ski area and he’s been very open.” For Andrew, it’s the little things that carve out his growing knowledge base. “One morning, we had to figure out if we could sell kombucha in the shop or just in the bar because it has a small alcohol percentage. That’s totally random,” Andrew says. “You would never expect to need to know the answer to something like that, but that’s the start of my day: dive into it, figure out an answer. It’s a million things like that that seem meaningless, but at the same time, someone’s gotta keep track of ’em.”
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With 100-plus employees, Andrew’s focus isn’t on managing every single one, but rather on encouraging those in charge of each department. To him, making those people feel empowered enough to organize and watch over their peers is very important. That underlying belief and his wife’s support are what get him through the daily challenges. The mountain steals every spare minute of his time and, according to Andrew, it needs even more. “That’s the hardest part: it’s never-ending. But I like being here,” he says. “I’m seeing results and the support has been overwhelming.” During Andrew’s first season on the job, the city of Marquette surpassed a snowfall record of 200 inches. This, of course, was joyous news for patrons and good for business but presented some infrastructure obstacles. “We’d have eight people out shoveling at a time,” he says. Andrew brought everyone coffee. Andrew recognizes the knowledge and capabilities of his team. “I really don’t need to give a whole lot to the employees in terms of direction, I mean, they know more than I do,” he says. “I’m an engineer. I understand the design needs and details, but I don’t know what this hill does and how it works. I don’t know where there’s rock and where we can’t dig a hole or [make] tracks. I don’t know the details of all that, and I’m okay accepting help.” To find the answers to questions he’s unsure of, Andrew engages and listens. His impromptu focus group recruits are local mountain bike shop owners and trail builders. “The goal is to be surrounded by smart people,” Andrew says. For example, an independent consultant at Mont Ripley—the oldest ski area in Michigan in nearby Houghton—“answers a lot of our calls when we’re having issues with an iced-up chairlift or anything in that regard,” Andrew says, adding, “We’re all kind of in it together in the U.P. ski industry and that’s pretty cool.” For Andrew, shepherding Marquette Mountain into it’s next chapter is incredibly rewarding. “People get married here and raise their kids skiing and snowboarding here. I’ve even heard of people spreading ashes on this hill,” Andrew says. “There’s a lot of power and emotion.” Jessica Parsons is from Clarkston, Michigan, and studies writing and journalism at Northern Michigan University. Additionally, she is an opinion editor at The North Wind. She grew up skiing the slopes of Pine Knob and even graduated from high school upon its DTE stage in 2015. // Rachel Haggerty is a student at Northern Michigan University and was a photography intern with Traverse. She is a South Lyon native whose favorite Michigan spot is Echo Lake Nature Preserve in the U.P.
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A DAY IN HER CHAIR Ready for a fresh cut and a good story? Here’s one with a snip of hope, an unexpected prize and the serendipitous beginning of a small-town barbershop.
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I arrive in a town that’s coming back to life. The revitalization of Manistee, a portside town known for its fishing and lumber industry, is well underway with 150 businesses in the downtown area alone. From the north, the historic ship, the SS City of Milwaukee, greets visitors first. Farther along, I’m stopped by a Marquette Rail train going through town, long-long-short-long, sounding its crossing with a load from the Morton Salt company. While locals cut up a side street to beat the train, I wait at the crossing, taking in the sight of a living, breathing town hard at work. I’m early. I pull open a heavy wooden door. Inside, a black leather couch sits on dark hickory flooring framed by inky black walls. To the right, a caribou mount. Below, a huge vintage globe stands, faded, solid. Browns and tans fill the room. It’s a man’s world. Welcome to J. Catlett & Co., home of Manistee’s resident female barber. Jamie Catlett keeps clipping. “Off the ears, clean it up?” she asks the man in her chair. I tuck into the far end of the dark couch. Jamie offers me a quick hello, but keeps her eyes on her work. “My wife usually cuts my hair, but Jamie’s my back up,” the man, John, tells me. Long pause. “Plus, she offers me a beer when I want it!” In the corner, stands a water cooler and next to it, a mini fridge with Coca-Cola, Goose Island Brewing Company’s 312 ale from Chicago and what looks to be a salad for Jamie’s lunch. The caribou stands watch over it all. The vibe is understated and warm. There are old-timey barbershop signs, a vintage picture of Jamie’s great-grandfather and his five brothers, dapper, in formal attire from the early 1900s, and black and white capes for her clients printed with images of vintage barber tools. These are small touches, and Jamie’s shop is filled with them. Carl is in her chair now. He’s young, and he’s got his phone out showing Jamie what he wants. “Men chat just as much as women,” Jamie says. “They just talk about different things. I hear it all—where the salmon are running, road construction, sports and when the kids are going off to college.”
She stops and holds her shears in the air. “And some stuff, I’m gonna have to take to the grave!” Just a few years ago, Jamie was living an entirely different life. She was fundraising for a women’s shelter in Ludington, loving her job, married and raising her daughter. But in 2016, Jamie went through a divorce and moved to Manistee to be near family. “I always loved styling hair, so I went back to school,” she says. “I needed a new career where I could support my family quickly.” Jamie drove 1.5 hours each way to Traverse City to attend school, sometimes not getting home until almost midnight, all while also working as a retail store manager. “Going back to school at 36 was scary. The women were all in their late 20s! But it was so much fun. The girls were amazing. That camaraderie gave me confidence, and I realized that, OK, this is definitely something I’m going to do!” The certification took 18 months, and she was hired, unexpectedly, by a barbershop in Traverse City before she even graduated. Jamie hadn’t set out to be a barber, but after being recruited, she was on a new path. “Barbers are hard to come by and they asked me to join them,” she says. “I worked with four other barbers at Bulldog’s Barbershop, and I loved it.” It was another year before a fateful meeting changed her life again. “I was visiting my mother in Manistee and ran into a friend who told me about the Spark competition,” Jamie says. “It was two days before deadline.” Each year, the Manistee Downtown Development Authority awards a $5,000 grant to “spark” a new business. Jamie quickly turned in an application for the 2018 competition. She was shocked to learn she was a Top 5 finalist. She had moved to Traverse City at that point to work, but she spent the next four months submitting business plans and projections for her dream job in Manistee. Then, in August 2018, Jamie won the competition. She suddenly had seed money for her own barbershop, along with several in-kind business donations and services provided by Spark. It was a life-changing gift.
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“Hello, Father Pablo.” The door brings in her next client, along with the cut of winter’s chill. I realize that the quiet, calm atmosphere in the shop is a cover-up. It may be a place to relax for Jamie’s clients, but from where I sit perched on her signature black couch, Jamie is moving nonstop, on her feet, working the chair at all angles, scissoring, combing, sculpting. Yet, somehow, her constant movement is almost undetectable. She takes her time with each client, but there’s a clip to it, no pun intended. I realize it’s the secret ingredient: She’s personal, but she’s professional, too. “Jamie’s the only one who can do a skin fade,” Father Pablo tells me, running his hand up the back of his neck. A skin fade? I gotta see this. Jamie is using an electric razor to fade his hair down to the skin at the back. “Most people can’t cut ethnic hair,” he says. “But when this place opened, the owner of the Manistee Beverage Co. said Jamie can do it. I said, I bet she can’t. But I called her up—and she can.” Jamie doesn’t say much. She’s not embarrassed by his praise, but she’s not overcome by it either. It’s just what she does. “I travel to shows in Las Vegas and California so I learn how to cut all kinds of hair,” she says. “There’s diversity at the shows, but there’s diversity in Manistee too. People are from all over here.” Father Pablo is a priest with the Divine Mercy Parish in Manistee and also does outreach at the Catholic schools. He tells me with glee: “Now the third graders come in here and tell Jamie, ‘I want a Father Pablo haircut!’ ” “Lucy in the Sky” is playing above our heads, followed by “Hotel California.” She hums to the music, a bop in her step that wasn’t there before. Her happiness is quiet, but it’s showing. “Yes, people doubted me,” Jamie says. “Some friends said, you’re risking everything, you’re moving to a place, you’re not sure you’ll have clientele, what it will even look like? They warned me. But I just KNEW. I knew I was going to make it a success, no matter what—I have that about me—if there isn’t a way, I make a way. No matter what.” And more motivation came from wanting to raise her daughter, Nancy, now 14, in a small town, near family. “It was serendipity that this business opportunity came my way,” Jamie says. “Manistee is quite charming and has a small-town vibe to it. The businesses downtown are vibrant, plus, my dad always said that the fishing was better in Manistee!”
Bill’s in her chair now. He’s quiet. Jamie tells us that her daughter comes in to help sweep the shop after hours. I see the twosome recently posted a video on Facebook, for a lark, of themselves dancing after hours at the shop. “I close the shop whenever Nancy needs me,” Jamie says. “I go to all of her swim meets. I don’t miss things anymore.” Bill, at last, speaks up. “Going to a swim meet for your kid,” he says, “people respect that.” He doesn’t say anything else. It’s exactly enough. A new father, Jordan, comes in with his baby boy. The baby’s name is Jack, and his first birthday is tomorrow. His mother pokes her head in to check on her two guys before leaving. When the door shuts, Jordan tells me with a smile at the floor, “Jamie does my hair now because my wife got sick of cutting it at home.” Jamie doesn’t react. Instead, she sweeps the floor and dusts the chair, pausing to admire baby Jack. “He’s getting big,” she says. The same could be said about Jamie’s own baby, J. Catlett & Co. She just added a second chair and is hoping to hire a barber to work beside her. “Build it, and they will come,” she says. She’s proof that the old adage is true. I’ve seen what she’s built. A meeting place for all walks of life and all ages. A place to get a haircut, a beard trim or even a facial. (Yes, men do get facials, Jamie says, especially the guys who work in the salt factory.) And even a place to get a mullet. They are making a comeback in the 20-something crowd, Jamie says. “Yes, mullets!” she insists when I object. I gather my things to leave. In the space of just one morning, at the new little spot at 63 Maple Street, I’ve seen, with clarity, a slice of everyday life in beautiful, growing Manistee. Kandace Chapple is the editor and publisher of Grand Traverse Woman Magazine. Her essays have been published in Writer’s Digest, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Literary Mama, Motherwell and more. She loves to mountain bike on Northern Michigan trails, hike with her dog, Cookie, and spend time with her husband and two sons. kandacechapple.com // Photographer Jesse Green shoots commercial, wedding and lifestyle photography from Detroit and Leelanau County. jessedavidgreen.com
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A New Mood for Northern Home & Cottage Our new departments, Northern Mood and Collections, were born last fall at a meeting at State Street Market, just around the corner from our offices at MyNorth Media. Bright leaves floated down from trees, we (meaning our editorial and art teams) sipped steaming cups of coffee from Grind Coffee Company (one of the market’s eateries) and the creativity flowed. We’d come to the meeting feeling like it was time to freshen up our much-loved Northern Home & Cottage. What emerged as we chatted was the yearning to turn up the spotlight on our spectacularly talented bevy of Northern Michigan designers. So much inspired work comes across our desks—we want to share as much as we can with our readers. But there are only so many pages in a magazine, and often in our home stories that means not including photos of ancillary rooms like the bathroom, mud room or even the pantry. That was the point in the conversation when our editor, Emily Tyra, got that mystical look in her eye that we have come to know signals a great idea taking shape in her bedazzling brain. “Collections,” she said. “Collections of vignettes, all from the smaller, unsung rooms …” And that is why, in this issue we bring you great bathtubs and their settings in the north. You are going to love them. Trust me. Next, we turned our muses to Northern Style. What mood did we want to present? Wait, mood. Mood board. Who doesn’t love a mood board? Let’s give our Northern designers the opportunity to strut what they do so well. So, we introduce to you Northern Moods, a mood board gathered around a theme, curated by a different designer each issue and laid out by our very own inimitable art director, Gail Snable. The premiere of Northern Moods, included in this issue of Northern Home & Cottage, is curated by the brilliant and accomplished Jennifer Keiser of Quiet Moose in Petoskey. We gave her the theme: “Feeling Evergreen,” and, as you’ll see, she more than answered the call. We couldn’t stop ooing and ahhing over it when we saw Gail’s layout. One of us even teared up she was so happy. Yes, we love what we do here. We think you will too.
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We asked Jennifer Keiser of the Quiet Moose in Petoskey to share her take on an “evergreen” theme. She didn’t hesitate for a moment: “Nature-inspired, earthy colors are just right. They help give that feeling of calm and simplicity—that 'evergreen' that everyone prizes,” she says. “As they connect you to the world around you, they’re good for your wellbeing. Suddenly, everything becomes a little more interesting, dramatic, and chic,” Jennifer adds. Jennifer collected her mood board from the new Quiet Moose location, a stunning new store in Petoskey’s Gaslight District. “We have a wide range of hand-curated product including furnishings and other inspiring goods,” she tells us. “It is an interiors shop on the one hand, but a home away from home on the other. We make it so that you feel as though you’re not quite shopping but settling in for the morning or afternoon in a place that feels just like home.” —E.E.
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Northworks Architects and Planners converted a dilapidated 19th-
FAUCETS: Hansgrohe by Axor Line
century barn on a 60-acre farm outside Niles, Michigan, into a
WALL MOUNT SINKS AND TUB: Duravit
weekend getaway. The client, an art gallery owner, wanted to main-
FLOOR: Reclaimed Barn Wood
tain its agrarian vernacular while modernizing the building's
WINDOW: Marvin
function. Architect Austin DePree created a corncrib-like structure
WALL SCONCES: Bright Electric Supply Co
to disguise the main master bath and installed a sliding barn door. Against the dark reclaimed wood walls, he juxtaposed a bright white tub and sinks with modern polished-chrome fittings. The freestanding oval soaking tub provides a place to relax and recharge. Sconces with bronze metal cages and glass shades housing a single bulb add an industrial touch.
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The design team, headed by Dawn Whyte of Petoskey Kitchens, dreamed up this master bathroom reno in a Lake Charlevoix home.
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MARBLE MOSAIC: Calacatta Zebrino parquet
room, while the Calacatta Zebrino parquet mosaic and white, free-
TUB: MTI Boutique Series Sculpture Stone
standing tub brightens the space and lends the upscale feeling they
FIREPLACE: Amantii Linear electric fireplace
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In this Cottage Company design, the neutral palette lends depth and
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BATHING TUB: Candide by Waterworks
allowing a subtle interplay of warm and cool tones. The master suite
TUB FILLER: One by Kallista
is all about windows and views—defined by the embroidered drap-
TILE FLOORS: Arctic Siberian Heron by Glazzio Tile
eries which add additional texture and interest. Shiplap walls,
TOWEL BARS: Modern by Emtek
geometric marble tiles, polished nickel plumbing and a stellar
DRAPERY HARDWARE: Modern by Finial Company
Waterworks soaking tub work together to make this master suite
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Designer Meagan McLain of McLain Designs worked with the
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homeowner to turn her vintage, out-of-the-box ideas into a modern
TUB: Cast Iron by Kohler, from Wittock Supply
functioning bathroom. Count using the antique leaded-glass doors
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salvaged from an old home in Detroit to turn the tub area into a
LIGHTING: Grey Wolf Creek
private suite as a small stroke of genius. Antique lighting and real
SHOWER: Exposed Wall Mounted Dual Control
porcelain knobs on the vanity (that won’t yellow over the years) are
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V-groove vertical planked walls add a cottage flair to this tub design
DESIGNER: Jill Brecheisen of Kitchens by Design
by Jill Brecheisen of Kitchens by Design, as does the color, Benjamin
TUB: Underscore by Kohler
Moore’s Beach Glass. “It’s the perfect cottage color to offset the white
QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS AND TUB DECK:
cabinetry, trim work and to frame the bathroom’s view of Walloon
Lincoln by Aurea Stone
Lake,” says Brecheisen. She chose an oval-shaped tub to save space
CABINETS: Dura Supreme Inset in Linen White
and had it under-mounted for a seamless transition. The pale gray-
PLANKED WALL PAINT: Beach Glass
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erched on a steep hill overlooking Lake Bellaire, the Beck home nests seamlessly into its setting—thanks to its stacked-stone foundation, low-pitched roof, deep eaves and burnt red siding, a color Frank Lloyd Wright might have called Cherokee Red. It’s easy to believe that the great architect would have approved of the entire home, given that the homeowners, Ken Beck and his wife, Jana Tuckerman, did copious research on his style before they began the building process. Included in their research were field trips to Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob in Pennsylvania and the Seth Peterson Cottage in Wisconsin. Research aside, the couple has plenty of cred for taking on a new build that walks in famous footsteps. Ken is a commercial electrical contractor who has built and renovated several homes of his own. Jana, a veterinarian and antique aficionado, possesses the type of organic sensibility that Wright so prized. But perhaps the biggest factor that contributed to the couple’s vision for what should be built on the site is that they knew this property well. Jana’s grandparents purchased a small ranch-style cabin just down the road from it in the 1950s, and she grew up summering there—playing near the 200-acre Miley estate that housed a family-style camp compound. “As a little girl, my wife always wanted to stay at the resort because she heard the kids playing at the mess hall,” Ken says. Years went by and eventually Jana’s brother bought the grandparents’ cottage. Ken and Jana wondered if it was time to find an Up North place of their own. Several summers ago, they spent a week in the old family cottage and rode their bikes up the hill to the old Miley estate. It had been divided up and mostly sold off, but the large parcel at the top of the hill with its jaw-dropping view of Lake Bellaire was for sale. “We looked at each other and said, ‘We have to buy this,’” Ken recalls. Once the property was theirs, Ken and Jana searched for an architect who would incorporate their ideas into a blueprint. They found one in Joseph Mosey, the principal in a boutique firm that has offices in Northville and Petoskey. Joe met them on site to get a firsthand feel for the topography. Later, Ken and Jana visited him in his Northville office, bringing with them a list of what they wanted in the home. “He did one hand-sketch and it was perfect—exactly what we were looking for,” Ken says.
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The finished home, built meticulously by Mapleridge Construction, is a 1700-squarefoot gem. The efficient design revolves around a massive, stacked-stone fireplace and a 14-foot-tall wall of glass that welcomes the staggering Lake Bellaire view into the home. The collaboration and teamwork between the couple and their construction team was exemplary, says Mapleridge’s co-owner Scott Naumes. The team at Mapleridge worked through the complicated roof system carefully, making sure that rain would even run off of a section that was flat. Additionally, Mapleridge’s talented trim-workers listened carefully to the couple’s vision for a Wrightian-styled built-in bench system in the great room, then added their own calculations about how it should fit into the wall's planked-cedar siding. The finished product is exactly what Ken and Jana had hoped for. Indeed, Ken can’t say enough about Mapleridge’s thoughtful craftsmanship, pointing out as another example a series of drawers that blend seamlessly into the lap siding in the hallway when they are closed. “We told them we’d like more built-in storage and the finish crew came up with this idea,” he says. “I was really impressed.”
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The walnut flooring and channel cedar planked walls (stained with a 50/50 blend of walnut and fruitwood then coated in lacquer) carry out an Arts & Crafts-era organic theme, which designer Angela Goodall of Kitchen Choreography continued in the kitchen. Among her touches are custom-designing a hood out of the same cedar planks used on the walls, adding floating walnut shelves and procuring hand-pressed subway tiles for the walls. The same artisan that made the subway tiles also created a mosaic of the nearby Grass River Natural Area from a sketch that Jana made—turning the range backsplash into an Arts & Crafts-style focal point. The petite home doesn’t lack for anything. Well, except a television. Ken and Jana don’t have one here by design. “This home is for reading, listening to music and looking at the view,” Ken says.” Elizabath Edwards is managing editor of Northern Home and Cottage. lissa@traversemagazine.com // Photos by Dave Speckman
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amp MINOH, the name for the Heathfield family retreat, is tucked into a sublime stretch of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline north of Charlevoix. The property is peppered with birch and pine and not far away a Wyeth-esque barn, its timbers scorched by a past fire, is a reminder of the area’s rural roots. Those features helped inform Camp MINOH’s design—but only after they’d filtered through the inspired imagination of the young designer (now a licensed architect) who was integral to the design team, Andrew Heathfield. Andrew, fresh out of University of Michigan’s architecture school, was working in Portland, Oregon, for the prestigious firm William Kaven Architecture when his parents, Dennis and Lori Heathfield, were ready to build on the property they’d owned for several years. Knowing that they would have the best of both worlds—intimate communication with their son and a shared family vision for their Northern Michigan home, coupled with the experience of William Kaven Architecture—the Heathfields hired the firm to design their home. The Heathfields’ acknowledgment that their new home should be as much a design statement as a comfortable vacation retreat stemmed naturally, says Andrew, from living for years in Columbus, Indiana, a city known for its cutting-edge architecture, including the Harry Weese-designed home that the Heathfields lived in. Weese who designed the Washington Metro, is also credited with being the architect who shaped Chicago’s skyline. “For my parents, the home was a bit outside the box—a 1963 mid-century with a glass atrium, copper roof, parquet floors, etc.,” Andrew says. The Heathfield’s short wish list for their home included Dennis’ desire for the home to echo the nearby charred old barn with its fieldstone foundation and the site’s birch trees. Lori was hoping for a sleek and efficient kitchen. And both parents wanted a lowmaintenance home that would stand up to rugged Northern Michigan winters, as well as a view of Lake Michigan from every room. Andrew’s own muses—shared by the William Kaven design team—included the concrete-and-light inspired designs of Japanese architect Tadoa Ando and the monolithic-style of Louis Kahn.
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The finished home feels planted in its native dune grass and birch-tree site, while making a bold though quiet statement from the winding drive that leads to its entrance. The exterior is an elemental mix of concrete and cypress-cladding that has been charred using the ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban—materials that riff on the silvery-black tones of birch, the burned timber of the old barn, and that can also withstand the heavy winds off of Lake Michigan. Polished-concrete floors and a mix of concrete and white-painted drywall in the main living area ensures nothing interrupts the lake view from the banks of floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond the ever-changing hues from the lake, the room is warmed by a lightstained fir ceiling with exposed beams, by a blackened steel fireplace facade and rich-toned, continuous grain, black walnut cabinetry. Andrew worked carefully with Lori to assure she ended up with the streamlined kitchen she envisioned—one that could handle family gatherings efficiently. “There’s designing a kitchen for a client, and then there’s designing a kitchen for your mom,” Andrew says with a laugh. A window-filled hallway off the kitchen doubles as office space and as a privacyenhancing transition to the master wing. The home’s upper level cantilevers over the first floor, a composition that creates the sensation of floating at the edge of the shoreline.
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The construction process took nearly seven years—during which time Andrew had moved to Ohio, where he owns and operates MINOH, a multidisciplinary architecture studio. The family christened their new home Camp MINOH—MINOH being an acronym for Michigan Indiana and Ohio, all states the Heathfields have lived in. The name is a recognition of the family’s Midwest roots; the home a celebration of the region’s legacy of great design. In 2019, William Kaven Architecture won an Honor Award from AIA Michigan for its role in the design of the project. The jury, chaired by Matthew Kreilic of Snow Kreilich Architects, said of the project: “The restrained material palette, exposed structure and sense of craft in this home creates wonderful spaces to live while the sensitivity to massing and siting create a powerful connection to the beautiful site.” Elizabath Edwards is managing editor of Northern Home and Cottage. lissa@traversemagazine.com // Photos by Matthew Carbone
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Friday through Monday, a brief and secret portal to the sublime opens in Suttons Bay when the exhaust fans at Gold Baby Biscuits send warm-biscuit wafts into the cold morning air. Owners Alicia Manson and Lyndsey Egli, the proprietresses of this Midwestern micro-eatery, have honed biscuit bona fides that will stand the test of any Southern farmhouse kitchen. The biscuits are perfectly golden and impressively vertical with an ultra-thin crisp veneer that belies an airy, buttery core. They are delicious as is, unadulterated, but the transition from baked good to religious experience occurs when a Gold Baby biscuit assumes sandwich form, slathered in pimento cheese and stacked with smoky, air-cured bacon and sweet pickles. For the breakfast-minded, there’s a delicious iteration offered with sausage, egg, cheddar and maple syrup. Biscuit minimalists can opt for a simple smear of butter and jam. The current hours of operation are listed on the website. The drive is worth it in any weather. Read on this month as we break our biscuit reverie and go in search of the North’s other great sandwiches. Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine |
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Dream-wiches ITALIAN CLUB | FOLGARELLI’S
SYD LICIOUS | LAKE STREET MARKET
424 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY | 231.941.7651 The classic club concept is reworked in an Italian all-pork triple threat of capicolla, genoa salami and crispy pancetta piled with provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and pesto mayo.
306 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY | 231.582.4450 LSM’s punk rock riff on the Reuben pairs peppery pastrami with slaw, pickles, onion, thousand island and yellow mustard all grilled on crusty seedless Jewish rye.
BERBERE CARROT | ROSE & FERN
POTATO CHIP CRUSTED WHITEFISH | BARREL BACK RESTAURANT
910 E. 8TH ST., TRAVERSE CITY | 231.252.2972 A fluffy Greek-style pita serves as the stage for this glorious vegan quartet of caramelized roasted carrots, garlicky toum, tahini and salsa verde.
4069 M-75, WALLOON LAKE | 231.535.6000 Barrel Back’s two-handed whitefish stack gets a kick from Cajun remoulade and Sweet Hottie pickle chips.
FRIED CHICKEN | THE FRANKLIN
YOU’RE A PEACH | PETOSKEY CHEESE
160 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY | 231.943.2727 Succulent pastured chicken gets a buttermilk, sage and ginger brine before it’s fried crisp and stacked on a potato bun with iceberg, tomato, onion and mayonnaise.
440 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY | 231.753.2805 Katie Potts, known by us as Petoskey’s Cheese Diva, has crafted a modern-day masterpiece of soppressata, creamy d’Affinois, arugula and peach preserves on a crusty baguette.
THE YUBA | THE LOCAL 145 AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS | 231.498.2190 The natural sympatico between sweet golden beets and tangy goat cheese is channeled into sandwich form with spinach and balsamic glaze bookended by grilled wheat bread.
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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
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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 • $-$$ 4531 S. STRAITS HWY., INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.9471
CROSS VILLAGE/HARBOR SPRINGS/ PELLSTON/PETOSKEY Barrel Back Smoked pork tacos, chopped salads, gourmet pizza and pasta, grilled beef tenderloin and more. Over 20 craft beers on tap and signature cocktails. LD • BAR $-$$$
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Thai Orchid Cuisine Outstandingly fresh and authentic noodles, curries and salads. LD • $-$$ 433 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.487.9900
Villa Ristorante Italiano Chianti bottles hang from stucco walls and authentic handmade pasta, osso bucco and handrolled cannoli star. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 887 SPRING ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.1440
Willow Inspired farm-to-table modern American cuisine with global wine and craft cocktail bar. D • BAR • $$ 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 • $-$$ 102 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7344
Friske Orchards Cafe Cheerful roadside restaurant features farm-fresh breakfasts, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and a bakery. BL • $ 10743 U.S. 31 S., ATWOOD, 231.599.2604 Lake Street Pub American pub with outdoor patio and firepit, BYO mac ‘n’ cheese, cocktails, 26 beers on tap. LD • $ 202 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.497.6031
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Beards Brewery Pizza, burgers, salads, wings and culinary surprises including pho. LD • BAR $$ 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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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,
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BAR • $ 172 W BURDICKVILLE RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.8869
Dilbert’s Soups, sandwiches, omelets and other home cooking served in a homey atmosphere. BLD • $ 11303 U.S. 31, INTER-
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 • $-$$$
LEVOIX, 231.547.6925
ELK RAPIDS/GAYLORD/GRAYLING/MANCELONA Chef Charles’ Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef Charles Egeler makes gourmet pizzas, Ligurian-style takeout pesto, salads and sandwiches in a classic pizzeria. LD • $ 147 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.8901
Cellar 152 Gourmet meals to take out or eat in a wine bar on the Elk River. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 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 • $-$$ 8699 S. GOOD HARBOR TR., CEDAR, 231.228.2282
BAR • $$ 102 ST. JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6688
hand-cut fries, Sicilian-style pizza. Curling in the winter. LD •
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
INTERLOCHEN Bradley’s Pub & Grille Burgers, ribs, bluegill, brisket, trout and so much more. LD BAR • $-$$ 10586 US31, INTERLOCHEN,
LOCHEN, 231.275.3005
Hofbrau Lively cedar-paneled former general store serves locals and Interlochen performers. Steak, seafood, bluegill and barbecue. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 2784 M-137, INTERLOCHEN, 231.276.6979
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
Funistrada Casual trattoria features Italian specialties such as veal saltimbocca and lasagna. D • BAR • $$ 4566 MCFARLANE, MAPLE CITY/BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900
Hearth & Vine Café at Black Star Farms Farm-to-table menu that pairs with Black Star Farm’s wine, cider and craft cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 10844 E REVOLD RD., SUTTONS BAY, 231.944.1297
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
OLD MISSION PENINSULA Jolly Pumpkin Wood-fired steaks, fresh fish, and artisan pizzas along with fresh ales crafted on site. LD • BAR • $$ 13512 OLD PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4333
Mission Table Farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced fare and craft cocktails. D THURSDAY,
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5PM–9PM • BAR • $-$$ 13512 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4222
Old Mission Tavern Prime rib, fresh fish, pastas and ethnic specials. LD • BAR • $$ 17015 CENTER RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.7280
DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY Alliance James Beard-nominee Pete Peterson teams with upand-coming chef James Bloomfield at this Warehouse District bistro. LD • BAR • $-$$ 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 • $-$$ 423 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 922.9515
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Bubba’s Happening Front Street spot with battered mahi and chips, burgers, chimis, salads and tacos. BLD • BAR • $ 428 E.
La Bécasse Part the heavy velvet curtains and find a Provençal paradise. D • BAR • $$-$$$ C-675 & C-616, BURDICKVILLE,
Bu-Shi Gourmet burgers. Fresh sushi. One place. LD • BAR •
FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.995.0570
231.334.3944
$-$$ 531 W. FRONT ST., 231.252.3086
Market 22 Deli, pizza, bakery. Eat in or take out. BLD • BAR •
The Cooks’ House A sweet little dollhouse of a spot, home to sustainable local cuisine with a French sensibility. LD • $$-$$$
$ 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
The Tribune Ice Cream and Eatery House-cured lox, breakfast burritos, meatloaf sammies and burgers share the menu. BLD • $ 110 E. NAGONABA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1055
Tucker’s of Northport Casual bistro dining with exceptional apps, Great Lakes fish, house-smoked wings, plus Beyond burgers and brats. LD • BAR • $-$$ 116 WAUKAZOO, NORTHPORT, 231.386.1061
Western Avenue Grill Birch-bark-rustic motif with canoes hung from the rafters. Pasta, seafood, whitefish and burgers. LD • BAR • $$ 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 • $$ 303 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.1175
115 WELLINGTON ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8700
Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties Homemade pasties. BLD • $ 129 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7821
The Dish Cafe Eclectic menu with creative salads, quesadillas, enormous wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. LD • BAR • $ 108 S. UNION, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.2233
Firefly A dazzling small-plate menu, sushi, steaks and burgs at a sophisticated hotspot on the river. BL • $-$$ 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 • $-$$ 160 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2727
Georgina’s Asian and Latin taqueria. LD • $ 236 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1555
The Good Bowl Fresh, authentic Vietnamese eatery. Donates $1 for every bowl to the charity of your choice. LD • BAR $-$$ 328 E FRONT ST.,TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.2662
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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SOUP AND BREAD A monthly community dinner raises funds for area nonprofits, and offers genuine camaraderie in the heart of winter. There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup in the winter. Mix in local chefs and the chance to support a good cause, and you get the monthly Soup and Bread event at The Little Fleet. “When I lived in Chicago, I participated in a similar event,” remembers Andrea Deibler of Raduno. “When I moved to Traverse City, I approached Gary Jonas at The Little Fleet to see if he would be interested in hosting, and he was! That was six winters ago. I think Soup and Bread has become so successful because of the strong sense of community in Traverse City. Also, Jess Heller and the team at The Little Fleet have created such an inviting, warm and inclusive venue that people want to gather there.” The event, always held the second Monday of the month through April, has become a staple for locals, and the “give-what-you-can” model allows it to be enjoyed by all. “We have regular attendees now who come no matter what the receiving organization is,” Andrea says. “Simply because the event makes them happy.” THELITTLEFLEET.COM —Chris Loud
Raduno's Cream of Cauliflower Soup 2
heads of cauliflower, cut into two-inch pieces, including the core and outer leaves
4
cloves garlic, whole
1
bunch of thyme, tied with string
3
quarts water or vegetable stock
1
quart cream
Put the cauliflower, garlic and thyme in a pot and cover with the stock and cream. Bring to a boil and simmer until everything is tender. Remove the thyme and string. Blend the liquid and cauliflower together—a regular blender or an emersion blender will work. Season with salt and pepper. Eat! Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine |
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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 • $-$$ 642 RAILROAD PLACE, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8168
Pangea’s Pizza Pub Craft pies, creative toppings. LD • BAR
Right Brain Brewery Traverse City’s beloved brew pub now at a new location. BAR • $ 225 E. 16 ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1239
Patisserie Amie French bakery and bistro. BAR • LD • $-$$$
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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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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
beer | drinks
Dark Beers for Deep Winter
Leave the citrus-spiked wheat beers and hard seltzers at home, this is hunkering season and time to explore the hefty textures and roasty manifold malt flavors of brewing’s dark arts. For this month’s black beer rodeo, we’re specifically dealing with stouts and porters, styles developed in 18th-century Britain as a nourishing bulwark against cold rain and coal soot. Unlike IPAs, which get their defining character from hops, stouts and porters take their flavor cues from roasted malt and its universe of dark, bitter flavors like coffee, chocolate, burnt sugar and dried fruit. Stouts brewed with oatmeal or lactose sugar take on a supple creaminess, which can be delightfully emphasized with
a nitrogen tap. When setting out on a black beer bender be mindful of ABV as modern stouts and porters can easily track north of 8% alcohol. Dense dark brews are perfect for standalone sipping in front of a roaring fire but don’t be afraid to pair them with hearty winter stews, umami-rich mushroom dishes, spicy moles or chocolate desserts.
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.
STORMCLOUD BREWING THE DISAPPEARER PORTER Frankfort brewmeister Brian Confer ferments this porter with aromatic Belgian yeast.
PETOSKEY BREWING MORNING FOG MOCHAJAVA STOUT Poured from a nitrogen tap for extra smoothness, Mochajava Stout is flush with roasty hints of coffee and cocoa.
MIDDLECOAST BREWING O'PORTER HOUSE COFFEE PORTER A dark and silky traditional porter dosed with locally roasted coffee.
BLACKROCKS POTTER’S PORTER The Yoop’s hottest brewery gets a well-deserved nod with this burly, almost chewable porter defined by deep dark chocolate flavors.
RIGHT BRAIN CEO STOUT Dangerously nimble, Right Brain's flagship black brew is infused with espresso from Roaster Jack Coffee Company.
JOLLY PUMPKIN MADRUGADA OBSCURA SOUR STOUT JP’s barrel-aged Belgian-style sour stout has tang and dark layers of dried fruit to balance its brawn.
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