Leelanau Trail, bubbly, beans and broth The Leelanau Trail runs from Suttons Bay to Grand Traverse Bay, over creeks, under tree tunnels, and through 17 miles of the scenic farm and vineyard land this area is famous for. A bike-and-ride bus makes your adventure extra convenient. But wheeling your way…
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When you're exploring Leelanau County on a bluebird-sky summer day, you don't want to head inside—no matter how hungry you might be getting. And thanks to some casual but innovative new county eateries, you don't need to. There's a bonus too. The family pup can hang at your feet as you sample a…
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Over the past 25 years, Leelanau Cheese and its founders John and Anne Hoyt brought the Swiss alpine tradition of raclette to Leelanau County, in the process building a cult following for the rind-washed, cave aged delicacy that is traditionally served melted over potatoes, cornichons or crusty…
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It's opening day of the Glen Arbor Farmer's Market, and Anne Cunningham is standing behind a a display of ripe and tasty bounty from her TLC Farms in Suttons Bay. By Kim Schneider | Foodie One bin holds a collection of deep red heirloom tomatoes, another those with a more pinkish cast and still…
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Some of the region's best food can be found with your pint! By Kim Schneider | Foodie If your server suggests a “dark and nutty porter with a nice malt balance” with your supersized stack of pancakes, or maybe a blonde ale with Simcoe hops with your scrambled eggs and bacon, you just may be ready…
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There's a research study famous now in the travel industry that came to an interesting conclusion: Much of the happiness boost given by travel comes in the anticipation. First discussed in the journal, “Applied Research in Quality of Life,” found that planning a trip can, in some cases, even make…
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Come heart of winter, Leelanau County dining rooms glow with the energy of a culinary travel adventure. Here are a few ways Leelanau's most creative chefs are going global with special meals both memorable—and affordable. By Kim Schneider | Foodie Sunday Suppers, Northport Come winter Sundays, the…
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