2+ week, 2+ day ago   (560+ words) After a road trip and a home bakery turned into a cozy storefront, Diawn Dupuy—better known by locals and friends as “Sunshine”—and her husband, Jeffery, have brought a southern flair to restaurant Crooked Biscuit in Wolverine, Michigan. “Welcome…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (161+ words) The Northern Express Mountaintop and Moonlight Dinners If you haven’t been to a ski hill since there was snow on the ground, here’s your sign to make a summertime visit. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Crystal Mountain hosts a Mountaintop…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (238+ words) The Northern Express Providence Farm’s Baja Whitefish Tacos The menu at Central Lake’s Providence Farm is ever-changing. The seasons—and the bounty of the land itself—dictate what’s being served for breakfast and lunch at this certified organic farm. So…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (526+ words) New Jersey native and Seattle Culinary Academy alum Eric Fritch has come a long way from being an upstart chef in Seattle dreaming of moving to Michigan with his wife, Amy, to open a patisserie. The couple did just that…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (217+ words) The Northern Express We’re all about squeezing a proper holiday into Michigan’s fleeting summer season—and this month, Thanksgiving’s coming early in the form of Oryana’s turkey brats. Inspired by America’s favorite bird (and our go-to lunch for the dog…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (712+ words) These differences create a wine that can look cloudy or hazy, but with flavors that are typically fruity and aromatic. It also means that pét-nat wines are lower in alcohol, hence why they became famously paired with brunch as a…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (928+ words) What makes a good cocktail? What makes a great cocktail? The team at Malted Vinyl in Petoskey knows a thing or two about the fine art of preparing a killer drink. Since opening its doors in 2023, the business has attracted…...