5 Michigan Summer Cocktails to Make at Home
Great cocktails are made even better if fresh ingredients are used. The freshest ingredients are available during the summer, especially here in the Mitten State. A ton of drink recipes
Great cocktails are made even better if fresh ingredients are used. The freshest ingredients are available during the summer, especially here in the Mitten State. A ton of drink recipes
Have you ever interacted with a person who made you feel overwhelmingly proud to be part of something? After I had the chance to ask a few questions of Marcy
Detroit and boxing have a long history together. Though they were born elsewhere, Thomas Hearns, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Joe Louis moved to Detroit. Joe Louis, who many say is
Detroit’s small businesses and entrepreneurs are thriving, perhaps especially restaurants and food-focused ventures. However, 2014 has been called the year of the restaurant and the trend continues in 2015. This
Most people don’t want to go to a museum of any sort on a sunny day. However, that’s exactly what we opted to do on our Grand Rapids #MittenTrip. Despite
Part of what made my #MittenTrip to Grand Rapids so enjoyable was the brief roadtrip-within-a-roadtrip we took to one of my favorite places, New Holland Brewing’s Pub on 8th Street
Grand Rapids is Beer City USA. A repeat winner of the online Beer City poll, as well as USA Today’s Beer Town poll, the Grand Rapids region’s beer industry is
Those of you who read my #MittenTrip guide to South Haven may have picked up on the fact that I like both ice cream and beaches. If you, too, like
Taking a road trip in the 1920s– when the Victoria Resort Bed and Breakfast was built– was a different experience than what we have now. For context, think about the
When reading about others’ travel experiences, whether on TripAdvisor, Yelp, or elsewhere, it’s important to me to know a little about the preferences of the writer. With some insight into
Have you been to Ypsilanti lately? I’ve lived either in, or near Ypsi my entire life. Like most cities, Ypsi’s had its ups and downs. Having spent several evenings and
Confession time: I don’t love wine. I almost don’t even like wine. (That’s profane, isn’t it?) What I do love, though, are wine tours. What’s the difference? Plenty. In addition
Did you hear? Nick Cave is coming to Detroit! Now, after reading that sentence, answer this (be honest): Did you form a mental picture of Nick Cave the artist or
From March 15, 2015 through July 12, 2015, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will feature an exhibit which is creating immense excitement throughout the region. The exhibit, called “Diego
The North American Belgian Beer Festival (NABBF), which was held on Feb. 7, is a growing endeavor spearheaded by the owners of Ashley’s. Hundreds of people packed into a giant
Leave it to folks in Michigan, the Great Beer State, to plan and enthusiastically execute a festival which will bring together more Belgian beers at one event than can be
It’s nearly time to ring into a New Year—but some of us aren’t sure how we’ll celebrate. Do you have plans? Maybe you have had the same plans for the
Today, I had the realization that Repeal Day and Krampus Night both fall on December 5. This date is—OK, the events and parties that happen on this date are—kind of
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll go ahead and admit that I’m a bit of a food and adult beverage nerd. In addition to enjoying the experience, I am
Motown. Hitsville. Rock City. Detroit’s musical history is evident in obvious (and not so obvious) ways. Artists from Detroit have gotten a fair amount of attention and radio play over
There are certain special people and places in Detroit which make it unique—they often combine new and old, sparkles and grit, kind and tough—and Showtime Clothing is one of them.
Many of us who live in southeast Michigan have visited the Detroit Masonic Temple for one reason or another. The facility is popular for weddings and parties, is the home
What’s your favorite food? For most people, this question conjures responses that are either specific (e.g., bibimbop), or focused on a region (e.g., Middle Eastern food). For me, the answer
The Michigan Bier Celebration is, as the name describes, a celebration of Michigan brews. It will take place on Saturday, July 19 from 1 PM-7 PM at Harvey Kern Pavilion in
If you enjoy trying new beers in a fun, unusual, and creative environment, the Ypsi Arbor Beer Week (YABW) is the event for you. More accurately, YABW is a week-long
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