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
Shannon Saksewski
DIYpsi: Support local artists December 12-13
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
#BooksBeforeBoxing: Detroit’s Downtown Boxing Gym
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
Celebrating Detroit’s Food Culture
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
A Downtown Gem: The Grand Rapids Art Museum
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
Beercation: A #MittenTrip Guide To Grand Rapids, Beer City USA
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
Step Back in Hospitality History at South Haven’s Victoria Resort
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
Life’s a Beach: A #MittenTrip Guide to South Haven
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
Three Tips for Making the Most of Wine Tours
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
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit
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
Appreciating Belgian Beer
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
Get Your Tickets: The North American Belgian Beer Festival
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
Celebrate the New Year in Detroit
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
Repeal Day and Krampus Night in Detroit
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
Food and Drink Enthusiasts: Go to the Raven’s Club
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