Our main food & dining section has articles and links for restaurants, taverns and cafes and also food products & producers, farms, markets, bakeries and other culinary delights in Leelanau, Traverse City & Northern Michigan.

Red Shed on Herman Road

Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report

Cherry blossoms are popping across the county!! We'll use this page to update you the state of cherry blossoms in Leelanau!
Ruby Ellen Farm Plow Day

Plow Day at Ruby Ellen Farm ~ Sunday May 21st

After a three-year hiatus, Ruby Ellen Farm will once again host Plow Day, in partnership with the Northwest Michigan Draft Horse and Mule Association.
Chef Abra Berens

A Conversation with Chef & Author Abra Berens ~ May 13th

Join Abra Berens and Leelanau County fruit growers Gene Garthe, Pete Laing and Nikki Rothwell for a evening of conversation celebrating Abra's newest book Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit.
Glen Lake Restaurant Week

Glen Lake Restaurant Week ~ April 28 - May 6, 2023

Special prix-fixe menus designed for Restaurant Week at participating restaurants, ranging in price point, including some offering breakfast & lunch specials too!
Soul Squeeze Cellars Official Wine of Detroit Pistons

Soul Squeeze Cellars partners with the Pistons

The Leelanau Ticker shares that Lake Leelanau-based Soul Squeeze Cellars has announced a deal to become an official wine partner of the Detroit Pistons.

35th annual Leland Wine Festival this Saturday, June 11th

After a two-year hiatus, the Leland Wine and Food Festival is back and better than ever this Saturday, June 11th!
Cherry Jubilation by Mark Smith

Cherry Jubilation

Along with everything else, cherry blossoms  haveexploded across Leelanau in the last week as warm weather released pent-up energy. 
Sweet Cherry Sunset by Heather Higham

Leelanau's Cherry Blossoms are out!!

Leelanau's sweet cherry blossoms are OUT right now, with tarts soon to follow.
Funistrada at Glen Lake Restaurant Week

Glen Lake Restaurant Week ~ April 29 - May 7, 2022

The 7th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week offers an array of dining around Glen Arbor.
New owners for the Northport Inn

New Owners & New Plans for the Northport Inn

The landmark inn and commercial space on the corner of Waukazoo and Nagonaba in Northport has sold for $900K.
2021 Suttons Bay Fall Art Walk

The Suttons Bay Fall Artwalk ~ Friday, October 15th

This annual event is a great opportunity to stroll from store to store viewing work from local artisans, sampling local fare & refreshments from area wineries & breweries!
Empire Hops & Harvest Festival

CANCELLED! Empire Hops & Harvest Festival ~ Saturday, October 2nd

REGRETTABLY, THE 2021 EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED!