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Herron, MI · Food & Drink
Petoskey News Review
Gobblers of Waters family restaurant handed down to the next generation
It may have been April’s Fools Day, but there was no fooling around when Erica Behrenwald decided on April 1 that she would purchase her family’s business. That’s when Behrenwald took the final steps to buy Gobblers of Waters, a restaurant that has attracted customers of all ages since the location opened more than a decade ago. The original Gobblers restaurant first opened in Gaylord more than 40 years ago, before being closed down because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had to choose closing one (of the two) locations because that second (COVID) year was really difficult for restaurants,” Behrenwald said. Subscribe: Check out our latest offers She purchased the restaurant from her father, Andy, who owned it for the majority of the restaurant’s history. Andy had been looking for a buyer for about a year, but Erica felt it was time to take over, allowing her father to retire. “They were going to close up shop,” Erica said. “Once I found out that they were going to close permanently I had that ‘aha’ moment. I wanted to save the family business.” On any given evening in Waters, various vehicles fill the Gobblers parking lot as families,
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Michigan Is Home To A Comic Book-Themed Restaurant And You’ll Want To Visit ASAP
Right now, in a charming city on Michigan’s northeastern coast, something extraordinary is happening that combines nostalgia, great food, and pure fun. Bob’s Bullpen in Alpena is where comic book culture and comfort food collide in the best possible way, creating an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
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This Northern Michigan Restaurant Offers A Warm, Authentic Taste Of Polish Cuisine
I have a soft spot for restaurants that feel less like a business plan and more like a family recipe that learned how to pay rent. This Alpena Polish spot has that lived-in warmth: a compact room, hearty plates, and the quiet confidence of food made for people who came in hungry.
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This Amish-Owned Michigan Dairy Serves Milk in Glass Bottles, Fresh Bread, and Ice Cream Worth the Drive
In Mio, a small dairy stop has built a steady following for its glass-bottled milk, fresh-baked bread, and simple, high-quality food. The Farmer’s Creamery operates on a clear approach: keep production close, source locally, and focus on freshness you can notice right away. What makes it stand out is...
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There’s A Superhero-Themed Restaurant In Michigan And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of
Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to discover them in the most unexpected corners of Michigan. Bob’s Bullpen in Alpena is where your childhood comic book fantasies collide with seriously good food, and trust me, it’s a combination that works better than peanut butter and jelly.
MLive
Smoke, sauce and a celebrity Pitmaster: Grill on the Hill returns to Treetops
GAYLORD, MI - Treetops Resort is kicking off its spring season with a big, meaty favorite: Grill on the Hill is returning to this Northern Michigan spot on Saturday, May 2. This smoke-and-sauce extravaganza gives BBQ lovers the chance to savor the results of some friendly competition. You can purchase tasting tickets before you arrive or get them on site. Then you can sample your way across all the different offerings — including brisket, pork ribs and bone-in pork butt that’s been cooked low and slow until it’s falling off your fork.
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13 Michigan Breakfast Restaurants Made For A May Weekend Road Trip
May in Michigan operates on a very specific, sun-drenched logic: you wake up early, point the car toward the nearest body of water, and drive until the scent of brewing coffee starts sounding like a legitimate life plan. There is something intoxicating about a spring morning here, when the air...
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A Humble Michigan Diner With Prime Rib So Good It’s Won Over The Entire Town
When a restaurant becomes the main topic in a city because of its meat, you know they are doing something right. This place has built its reputation on prime rib that people travel across town for, sometimes even from beyond it. In Michigan, it has quietly become a local landmark,...
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This Northern Michigan Pub Has Been Packed Since 1970 – and the Fish Fry Keeps It That Way
Paul’s Pub in Johannesburg, Michigan has been a go-to stop since 1970, known for its rotating menu, reliable comfort food, and strong local following. It stands out in northern Michigan for combining a long history with a menu that keeps changing enough to stay interesting. Located along M-32, it...
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This Northern Michigan Restaurant Offers a Quiet, authentic taste of Polish cuisine
This Alpena restaurant has built a reputation for authentic Polish cooking that is hard to find in Northern Michigan. The menu focuses on traditional dishes like pierogi, golabki, and smoked kielbasa, prepared with a level of care that keeps customers coming back. It is a small, low-key spot, but word...
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This Hidden Alpena Brewery Is Famous for Massive Burgers and House-Made Beer
In Alpena, one brewery sits just out of view behind another building, making it easy to miss unless you know where to look. Austin Brothers Beer Company has earned a 4.7-star rating from more than 800 reviewers, building a loyal following over the past decade. What keeps people coming back...
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This Gaylord Restaurant Serves Authentic Schnitzel, Spaetzle, and a Must-Try Soup
Gaylord leans into its Bavarian theme, but one restaurant on South Otsego Avenue backs it up with a menu built around traditional German dishes done right. Mary’s Stein Haus has become a go-to stop for visitors looking for more than just themed decor. The focus here is straightforward: classics...
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This Alpena Restaurant Feels Like a True Northern Michigan Classic
In Alpena, one restaurant manages to feel familiar and slightly offbeat at the same time. Step inside and you’re met with dim booths, a sprawling menu, and an alligator keeping watch over the bar. I came in expecting a standard stop. It didn’t take long to realize this place...
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13 Alpena Area Waterfront Restaurants With Great Lakes Views And Seafood Favorites
I’ve always believed that Great Lakes light is the ultimate dinner companion, it has a way of turning a casual Thursday meal into a genuine celebration. Up here, where the docks of Alpena and the surrounding quiet lakes offer a rhythmic, creaking soundtrack, I’ve sat at tables where the gossip of gulls is the only thing louder than the clink of silverware.
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Owners of Mexican Cuisine Restaurant in Alpena Setting Up Bay City Location
Tacos, sizzling fajitas and tequila are soon to arrive in the city. From their social media, Mangos Tequila Bar is coming to 2795 Wilder Road in Bay City. This was the former UNO Pizzeria location that closed in March 2025. Co-owner Lucy Garcia told What Now Detroit the team is just waiting on kitchen equipment to be delivered, so a mid-to-late March opening is likely.