Makin’ Bacon owner looking to sell business, keep local favorite going

SAGINAW, Mich. — After more than a decade of serving customers across the Great Lakes Bay Region, the owner of Makin’ Bacon is ready to move on to a new chapter — but she doesn’t want the business she built to disappear. Barbara Christophilopoulos is looking...

Donuts Worth the Drive: 5 Northern Michigan Stops for Fall Flavors

From cinnamon-dusted and cider donuts to pumpkin-spiced favorites, here are the Northern Michigan donuts worth going the extra mile for this fall. Fall at Gallagher’s Farm is practically synonymous with pumpkin donuts. The bakery’s cake donuts come in multiple varieties, from classic plain to options dressed up with vanilla or chocolate glaze and sprinkles.

You’ll Need Both Hands To Tackle The Cheeseburgers At This Tiny Michigan Hole In The Wall

Some of the best meals come from the smallest kitchens, where the grill has been sizzling for years and the regulars know exactly what to order. The Whitehouse Restaurant on North McEwan Street in Clare, Michigan, is one of those beloved little spots. It is famous for big, juicy cheeseburgers...

How This Old Town Bistro Won Hearts in Saginaw, Michigan

Open Wed-Thu, 5 PM–8 PM; Fri-Sat, 5 PM–9 PM; Sat-Sun brunch, 10 AM–2 PM (closed Mon-Tue) Inside the Historic Graebner Building in Old Town Saginaw, Artisan Urban Bistro pairs an open kitchen with a seasonal menu that changes through the year. 🍽️. Chef-owner Lonnie Paser cooks...

Boomerang Coffee Lounge to end daily service at Jerome Street location

Boomerang Coffee will end daily service at its Jerome Street cafe Oct. 18 after construction cut sales by more than half. Staff will move to its other Midland locations.

10 Northern Michigan Breakfast Restaurants That Should Be On Your Radar

What makes a breakfast worth remembering? Sometimes, it’s a warm meal at a small local cafe, a friendly diner where regulars know the menu by heart, or a quiet table where you can take your time before heading out for the day. Across Northern Michigan, breakfast can be more...

The No-Frills Bakery In Michigan That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

There’s a bakery in Clare, Michigan where the donuts are so good that people have been known to drive hours out of their way just to stand in line for them. Cops & Doughnuts is that bakery, and once you’ve tasted what they’re serving, you’ll completely understand why.

Find Thanksgiving Dinner on the Menu Every Day at This Hidden Michigan Spot

Thanksgiving dinner does not have to wait for November in this small Michigan town. In Kawkawlin, Turkey Roost has spent decades serving the familiar combination of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and classic comfort-food sides from an unassuming roadside spot. The appeal comes from getting a holiday-style meal on an ordinary...

Press your own cider at Wheatland’s free Wheatscouts fall family fun day

Bring a few apples and an empty jug to press fresh cider at Wheatland’s free Wheatscouts Family Fun event in Remus. Crafts, cider doughnuts and a music jamboree round out the day.

Tasty Tuesdays: Happy Donuts in Midland

Brains, Brooms and Boos Bar Crawl

A halloween-themed charity event is taking place in downtown Midland on Saturday, Oct. 10.

This Michigan Sausage Shop Is A Worthwhile Road-Trip Stop For Food Lovers

Sausage tastes better when the person who made it can tell you exactly how. Michigan has a shop that built its whole name on that kind of knowledge. Links hang in the cases, seasoned with blends that stay the same from batch to batch. Smoke drifts from the back room through most of the morning.

Supporting the East Side Soup Kitchen

A local soup kitchen is holding a couple of fundraisers this fall.

The Bacon Sandwich At This Roadside Michigan Diner Weighs Nearly A Pound All By Itself

Some roadside diners feed you, and some make you wonder if the kitchen owns a forklift. Tony’s I75 Restaurant in Birch Run, Michigan, belongs proudly in the second group, thanks to a famous bacon BLT that stacks nearly a pound of crispy bacon between thick slices of bread. Travelers,...

This No Frills Michigan Restaurant Fries Chicken Good Enough To Give Midwest Favorites A Run For Their Money

Some fried chicken is good. Iva’s makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. In Sterling, Michigan, Iva’s Chicken Dinners has been serving hearty chicken dinners since 1938, building its reputation around crisp fried chicken, generous sides, and the kind of homemade desserts that can turn a quick meal into a serious feast.

7 Legendary Small Town Burger Joints In Michigan You Need To Try Before You Die

Searching for legendary burger joints in Michigan small towns that belong on every serious food lover’s bucket list?. These 7 Michigan small town burger joints offer unforgettable flavors and the kind of genuine character that keeps people coming back for life!. 1. Schuberg’s Bar & Grill (Big Rapids)

Saginaw Dairy Queen Announces Opening Date

The wait is almost over - an opening date for the new Dairy Queen in Saginaw has been announced. From the classic DQ Blizzard to burgers, fries, chicken, ice cream, and plenty more, Dairy Queen has a little something for just about everyone. Whether you are heading there for lunch, dinner, or just because you are craving a tasty treat, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Dairy Queen opens in Kochville Township

A new DQ restaurant is open in Kochville.

7 Legendary Small Town Burger Joints In Michigan You Need To Try Before You Die

Looking for legendary burger joints in Michigan small towns that are truly unforgettable?. These 7 spots serve up iconic burgers and experiences you’ll never stop talking about!. 1. Schuberg’s Bar & Grill (Big Rapids) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there’s Schuberg’s Bar &...

Sink Your Teeth Into The Most Legendary Fried Chicken In Michigan At This Hidden Gem Restaurant

There’s a small town in Michigan where the chicken is so good, people have been making the drive for generations just to sit down and eat. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a full-blown Michigan institution that has somehow managed to stay delicious, welcoming, and...