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Sip and Dine Traverse City Style

Sip and Dine Traverse City Style

Half the fun of traveling is being able to interact with the people who live, work and play in the place you're visiting. There's no better way to find locals at their most relaxed than to seek out the places where they like to eat. Traditional Traverse City...

DIY Charcuterie & Cheese Boards

DIY Charcuterie & Cheese Boards

Unexpected guests. Impromptu happy hour. Impulsive date night. We've all been in those moments where wine and beer may be easy to grab and serve but having items to create a charcuterie and cheese boards aren't within reach. We talked with some foodie experts about...

Welcome Spring at Virtue Cider

Welcome Spring at Virtue Cider

Spring is officially here—according to the calendar at least—and Virtue Cider is getting ready for warmer weather by jump-starting your weekend activities! From sipping on frozen delights to educational rabbit shows, you won't want to miss what's coming up in 2019....

This. Not That. Life Is Too Short for Bad Food

This. Not That. Life Is Too Short for Bad Food

No diet is one-size-fits-all. "Healthy" means something different for everyone. And the word "diet" needn't be scary—a concept Jenn Fillenworth, M.S., R.D., Personal Chef and Dietitian, embraces in her cooking and recipe development. "Your diet should include...

Get Fresh! Farm-to-Table Hotspots

Get Fresh! Farm-to-Table Hotspots

West Michigan is filled with a bevy of fresh and locally grown ingredients that can't help but be used in deliciously satisfying ways. When you choose to dine at a farm-to-table eatery, you're not only indulging in the freshest ingredients possible, but you're also...

Season’s Eatings!

Season’s Eatings!

Appetizers that leave guests asking for more. Nut and Fruit Mini Goat Cheese SnowballsPacking a flavorful punch in a manageable size. Photo courtesy of Kasie Smith. Ingredients: 2 x 8-ounce packages softened cream cheese 4 ounces goat cheese 4 ounces grated white...

Stay Cozy at These Traverse City-Area Breweries

Stay Cozy at These Traverse City-Area Breweries

From hoppy and crisp to dark and nutty, Traverse City has a brew suited for everyone—even the most selective beer drinkers. Just because it's chilly outside doesn't mean the fun has to stop. This holiday season, take a short drive and stay warm with a cold brew at one...

Cheers to Grand Rapids!

Cheers to Grand Rapids!

Save your seat for the 11th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, November 15 through 17, at DeVos Place downtown. This year, expect a deeper focus on food as dozens of premier restaurants serve up everything from nibbles and small plates...

Virtue Cider Celebrates Fall With 3rd Annual Apple Fest

Virtue Cider Celebrates Fall With 3rd Annual Apple Fest

Situated on a beautiful 48-acre farm plot in rural Fennville, Virtue Cider has become a well-known cider staple—in West Michigan and beyond. Find out why Virtue's 3rd Annual Apple Fest is the place to be on October 20, 2018. Virtue's Apple Fest is truly an autumnal...