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Announcing 52 Weeks of Mitten Battles
Remember when we asked you to help us think of 365 AWESOME features for our first campaign? Well, now we need your help even more! Here at The Awesome Mitten, we’re about to launch our second campaign, “52 Weeks of Mitten Battles.” This campaign consists of a weekly theme, i.e. “Best Breweries in Michigan.” Each [...]
Day 344: Blandford Nature Center
Looking for the perfect destination to hike and explore whenever you so desire in the Grand Rapids area? Check out Blandford Nature Center. It’s only a quick ten minutes from downtown! With over 140 acres of land and chock full of wildlife, trails, and more, the Nature Center is definitely the place to be, outdoors. [...]
Day 343: Cherry Capital Foods
All of Northern Michigan is looking forward to the gorgeous summer months that remind us of why we live here, and Cherry Capital Foods is no exception. A food distributor located in Traverse City, this company got off to a rough start in 2007; however, they quickly restructured in 2009 to make each year more [...]
Day 342: Brockit
Picture scantily clad models, a tattooed office staff, and a world class photographer with thousands of dollars of photo equipment jet-setting around the country for “work.” You’re probably imagining some dream world from New York or L.A., right? Well, prepare to have your mind blown, my friend, because I have first hand experience with this [...]
Day 341: Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Whether you are looking for summer or winter fun, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, just outside of Paradise, offers many activities for visitors. If you head up to the eastern Upper Peninsula, this is a must-see spot if you’ve never been there before. Even if you’ve visited the Park before, there is surely something new to [...]
Day 340: Jenna Kator Collection
This savvy entrepreneur got her hands on some leather and grommets thre years ago, when she launched Jenna Kator Collection. The recession hit the country hard and none felt it harder than Detroit auto industrialists. While many sat at home collecting unemployment checks, Kator got to work making her dreams come true. Being a true [...]
Day 339: Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine
It’s an awesome sight, though maybe a little strange: groups of people huddled around platters covered in colorful mounds of food. Knives and forks are few and far between. Instead, hands are busy scooping and shoveling, shaping the food within thin bread. The smells are thick and warm and comforting, but at the same time [...]
Day 338: Valentine Vodka
Entering Valentine Distilling Co. is akin to stepping into a 1920’s Detroit speakeasy; the dimly lit bar, located in Ferndale, with its exposed brick walls, wood beams, and views of the still, gives off an air of effortless roaring 20s cool. And this fantastically rebellious air is infectious; when the bartender passes you a perfectly [...]
Brewery Vivant: Coq Party
Ladies and gentleman, something amazing has happened in Grand Rapids. If you have not heard what that is, I am sorry. But fear not, my dear Awesome Mitten reader, you will now know the awesomeness that has returned to this wonderful state – the triumphant return of Brewery Vivant’s own Big Red Coq! On Sunday, [...]
Day 337: San Chez
In the heart of downtown Grand Rapids sit an old brick building which houses one of the tastiest and most unique restaurants in Grand Rapids, San Chez. San Chez draws attention of the epicurious crowd all around the state, and for good reason. On November 24th, 1992 San Chez opened it’s doors, inviting Michiganders to [...]
Day 336: Urban Exchange
As you walk into the indie atmosphere at Urban Exchange, your eyes widen with excitement. Racks upon racks of fabulous in-season and in-style clothes–with vintage pieces sparkling like gems in between–greet you from the door. Don’t be overwhelmed with the fantasy of it all–racks are organized by color for your benefit. As cool mints collide [...]
