FOOD & DRINK
3 New Enchanting Eateries in Traverse City
Mystic pizzas, starry-eyed lattes, whimsical paninis; they’re the stuff of delectable fairytales. But these new Traverse City bistros are the real deal. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. Make Believe Pizza. The pies being slung by Jack Senff and Em...
New event venue opens in Scandinavian-style vacation spot near Traverse City
ACME TOWNSHIP, MI - A development dotted with vacation rental homes in the woods - all designed with Scandinavian-style touches - now has a new event venue that’s sure to keep interest piqued in this pretty spot just north of Traverse City. The 14 KOTI cabins opened last year,...
Adoption Options: Finding your new 'furry friend'
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Looking for a new best friend? Well, the animals below are looking for you too!. Every Friday we will feature some very special dogs and cats that might steal your heart!. This week we are featuring only felines in honor of April 26 being National Hairball...
Walking in an Artsy Wonderland
Michigan Legacy Art Park is hosting the “Raindrops” artwork created by Dewey Blocksma and Patricia Innis at the J. Smith Walkway as part of the Spring Downtown Traverse City Art Walk on Friday, May 3, from 4-7pm. You can create your own works of raindrop art on tree rounds that will be displayed in a tunnel for two summers on the Art Park grounds. Other stops on the Art Walk include Crooked Tree Arts Center, Higher Self Bookstore, The Coin Slot, Delamar, and many more, plus live music throughout town. downtowntc.com/downtown-art-walk.
Sewing a New Story
Qayum Qayumi arrived in northern Michigan last summer with his family as refugees from Afghanistan. With help from an Afghan support group based at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City, he was quickly connected with TentCraft. The TentCraft team put him in front of one of their industrial sewing machines and was amazed at his skill—gained from working with his father from a young age. Last November, Qayumi won a best pitch competition at CommonGrounds for his idea for a new tailoring business. Earlier this month, he received a Special Tribute from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his exemplary work at TentCraft as a sewer. “It’s hard to adjust to a new place that is 100 percent different from every angle,” Qayumi says, “but we got a lot of support from community and TentCraft management and coworkers who give me hope and value my experiences.”
Oldest living endangered Great Lakes piping plover spotted at Sleeping Bear Dunes
EMPIRE, MICH. -- The oldest living Great Lakes piping plover has returned for another season at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 15-year-old plover, known by researchers as Of,gb:X,Y, or “Gabby,” was confirmed this week as having once again migrated from her wintering grounds in Cumberland Island, Georgia to the National Lakeshore in northern lower Michigan for another summer breeding season.
Third Coast Bakery's Ruby Ginger Cacao
Can your morning beverage actually be good for you? The folks at Third Coast Bakery in Traverse City think so. Meet their superfood latte, the Ruby Ginger Cacao, complete with Vegan Sweet Cream Vanilla Cold Foam. The gluten-free sip is made with health-boosting ingredients like organic beetroot powder, raw cacao, ashwagandha, and real spices, creating a refreshing and velvety-rich drink. We’re talking all the good stuff for this latte: organic, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and packed with antioxidants. And don’t miss their newly released donut line inspired by Girl Scout Cookies: Thin Mint, Samoa, Tagalong, and Lemonade. (As always, all baked goods are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan, too!) Head to 523 Munson Avenue in Traverse City to get your latte or order online baked treats (free shipping for $50+ and a Michigan address) at thirdcoastbakery.com.
A local writing project captures human connections with pen pals
During the pandemic, Heather Spooner, owner of the Ampersand Lettering Lab in Traverse City started something called the “The Letter League.”. It began as a project to connect strangers during a time when people had to be separated. It’s now grown to 600 penpals and there’s a waiting list to join the network.
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