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.

Leelanau’s first marijuana dispensary, Olean’s of Northport

Olean's dispensary, Leelanau County’s first recreational cannabis shop, will open later this spring or early summe

Cedar City Market opens in Cedar

UpNorth Live reports that the Cedar City Market has officially opened at the former Pleva's Meats location in Cedar.

Leelanau guest stars in Carhart/Guinness commercial

The Leelanau Ticker shared a new St. Patrick’s Day commercial from Carhartt and Guinness recently shot on the Leelanau Peninsula by Grand Rapids director Kevin Steen.
Grapes at Good Harbor Vineyards

Harbor Hill Fruit Farms receives Rural Development Grant

UpNorth Live reports that Harbor Hills Fruit Farms, the parent company to Good Harbor Vineyards and Aurora Cellars, has received a Rural Development Fund grant worth $100,000.
Michigan Hop Alliance hops

Talking Leelanau Hops with the Michigan Hop Alliance

The Leelanau Ticker talked with Michigan Hop Alliance founder Brian Tennis about the upcoming Leelanau hop harvest.
Tart Cherries by Andrew McFarlane

Tart & sweet cherry harvest underway

The Record-Eagle reports that the cherry harvest seems to be one to two weeks ahead of normal this season as hot weather accelerated the process across the region.
Leland Wine & Food Festival

Leelanau Farmers Markets – a safe & accessible way to eat local!

The Leelanau Farmers Markets provide a wide range of locally produced fruits, vegetables & meat as well as local baked goods & food products.
Abundance Catering Food Truck

Spotlight on Leelanau New Food Trucks

The Leelanau Ticker has an excellent article on Leelanau County's new food trucks & how they are handing disruptions to business due to Covid-19.

Brengman Brothers Rose Takes the Gold!

The Wine Industry Adviser reports that a Leelanau rosé has captured top honors the American Fine Wine Competition!

Back up the truck for Bardenhagen Strawberries!

The Leelanau Ticker reports that strawberry harvest begins in earnest today Bardenhagen Berries in Lake Leelanau with Earliglow strawberries.
Farm on South French Road by John Levanen

Farm on South French Road

John took this photo on June 3rd back in 2013. See more in his massive Leelanau photo gallery & have a wonderful day!
Leland Wine & Food Festival

2019 Leland Wine & Food Festival – Saturday, June 8

Michigan's longest running wine festival returns to Leland for the 34th year this Saturday (June 8) from 12-6 PM. Taste & enjoy wines from 12 Leelanau Peninsula wineries (and a TC brewery) along with delicious specialties from 8 local food vendors & live music!