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Glennie, MI · Food & Drink
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A Taste of Southern Hospitality
After a road trip and a home bakery turned into a cozy storefront, Diawn Dupuy—better known by locals and friends as “Sunshine”—and her husband, Jeffery, have brought a southern flair to restaurant Crooked Biscuit in Wolverine, Michigan. “Welcome to the south, Up North” says Sunshine, welcoming...
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Locals Have Loved This Michigan Ice Cream Counter For Over 80 Years
Summer in East Tawas has a way of leading people straight to the ice cream line. At Marion’s Dairy Bar, that ritual has lasted for more than 80 years, giving families, beachgoers, and downtown wanderers a sweet stop that still feels wonderfully old-school. The appeal goes beyond the cone...
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Every Plate At This Michigan Roadside Diner Comes With A Side Of Nostalgia
A good roadside diner can make a small town feel familiar before you have even finished your first cup of coffee. In Atlanta, Michigan, Susan’s Roadside Diner brings that feeling with a compact dining room, classic comfort food, and the kind of easygoing presence that makes the day slow down on arrival.
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Classic Northern Michigan Charm Defines This Timeless Restaurant
Memorable restaurants do not always need trends when the character is already built in. In Alpena, Michigan, JJ’s Steak & Pizza House brings together hearty comfort food, quirky personality, and a relaxed Northern Michigan style that makes the stop feel rooted in the town around it. The appeal goes...
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Restoration continues at John Boy's restaurant following February Fire
ALPENA, Mich. (WBKB) - It's been nearly six months since anyone has been able to taste the food at John Boy's restaurant in Alpena. Every day, crews are working closer to flipping the sign back to open. Recently, we stopped by the Chisholm Street location Dave Murphy Builders LLC have employees hard at work, bringing the Alpena institution back to life. Wiring was in place and new drywall was going up. We spoke with Dave Murphy who is not only focused on doing a quality job with the restoration, he has fond memories at the restaurant that he hopes can continue on for future generations. "Back in the day, Black Friday would be irregular hours of the night. After shopping, we would all come here and get some breakfast before we headed on home. That was probably one of my favorites," said Dave Murphy. An adjoining wall suffered water damage and there were some issues to be addressed with the roof. In a Facebook post, John Boy's commented, "The damage was really minimal all things considered." Nearby businesses took more of a direct hit. The neighboring building was demolished and remaining debris has been hauled away. An exact reopening date
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You’ll Want To Visit This Iconic Michigan Dairy Bar Again And Again
Some places you visit once and check off your list, and then there are places like Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas that you’ll find yourself returning to over and over again. This ice cream institution has been creating repeat customers since the 1940s, and once you experience...
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This Michigan Spot Serves Pie With A Side Of Squirrel Theater
Dining with squirrels sounds like a gimmick until you see it happen. They chase each other along the railing, pause to inspect a dropped crumb, then launch themselves between tree branches with a coordination that makes you wonder if they rehearse. The window seats here give you a front-row view...
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20 Burger Joints Up North
Summertime is burger time, whether it’s fresh off the grill in your backyard or at your favorite local burger joint. Many of you Northern Express readers might find your favorites on this (non-exhaustive) list from our 13-county coverage area, or perhaps you’ll treat this as an invitation to take a little drive and check out something new. Bon apetit!
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Michigan brothers fight hefty fees to run a lemonade stand
LANSING, MI – Seth Mielke, 11, and his two brothers – Ethan, 13, and Jonathan, 8 – sold lemonade at the Rogers City Farmer’s Market for three summers before the rules changed. One summer Friday last year, the trio was forced to stop. “I had lemonade...
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The Michigan Ice Cream Shop That’s Been A Local Favorite For Over 80 Years
Some places don’t just serve ice cream; they serve happiness with a side of nostalgia and a cherry on top. Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas has been doing exactly that since the 1940s, and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out on one of Michigan’s sweetest traditions.
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Public meetings planned to explore bringing Food Co-Op to Alpena
ALPENA, Mich. - Community Leaders and organizations are working together to explore the idea of a food co-op grocery story in the city of Alpena. The meetings are being hosted by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority, United Way of Northeast Michigan, and community members. The effort is being supported by the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and Food Co-op Initiative. Organizers believe a co-op could, "Expand daily access to fresh, nutritious food and everyday grocery, pantry, and bulk foods, support local farmers and producers, and create a welcoming gathering place in Downtown Alpena." The public is invited to attend upcoming meetings in order to learn what a co-op is, why it matters for Alpena, what progress has been made so far and how to get involved. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at PIF Cider on 205 W Chisholm Street. There is a social time set for 5:30 with the presentation starting at 6 pm. The second meeting is planned for Monday, July 13 at Marithyme Cafe on 109 N 2nd Ave. The social time for this meeting starts at 5 pm with the presentation to begin at 5:30. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11.
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Michigan’s oldest winery to open a tasting room Up North this fall
GAYLORD, MI - St. Julian Winery & Distillery will open a new tasting room in Gaylord this fall, expanding the century-old company’s footprint in Northern Michigan. The facility at 2250 M-32 is currently under construction and expected to open in late summer to early fall, according to the Paw Paw-based winery. The location will mark St. Julian’s seventh tasting room in Michigan.
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Small-Town Charm And Standout Prime Rib Make This Michigan Diner A Winner
Tucked along Salling Avenue in the quiet town of Lewiston, Michigan, The Redwood Grille is the kind of place that surprises you before you even take your first bite. It sits in a small northern Michigan community where the pines outnumber the people, yet the kitchen turns out steaks and seafood that could hold their own almost anywhere.
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This Tiny Michigan Roadside Stop Has Cinnamon Rolls Worth Driving Across The State For
Some places you plan for and some places you find by accident when you see a handwritten sign on the side of the highway and your foot finds the brake before your brain makes the decision. That is exactly how most people end up at this roadside stop in Ossineke...
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This Amish-Owned Michigan Dairy Sells Old-Fashioned Milk And Ice Cream Worth The Drive
A good dairy stop should make you feel slightly more optimistic about humanity and fully committed to buying something cold, creamy, or wrapped in deli paper. This one has that rare road-trip magic where the errand becomes the point of the drive. The shelves feel orderly, the cases look generous,...