Experience Communal Dining at Farrand Hall with Local Flavors

by Kim Chmielewski | Feb 12, 2025 | St. Joseph

At Farrand Hall, the focus is on good food and good company. Unlike a traditional restaurant, everyone who comes is served the same meal and sits together at a large 40 top table. Guest chefs are scheduled for every Saturday from May through October.

Ground Breaks on Olive Garden at Battle Creek’s Lakeview Square Mall

by Kim Chmielewski | Sep 18, 2024 | Calhoun

New Kalamazoo ‘Cakery’ Brings Sweet Philosophy Downtown

by Kim Chmielewski | Apr 22, 2024 | Kalamazoo

Meka Phillips, who specializes in creating custom cakes for all occasions, is getting ready to open her first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Kalamazoo called Dessert First. In addition to sweets, the “cakery” will also have affordable breakfast and lunch...

Grand Traverse Pie Company Announces New Fruits of Summer Flavor in Pure Michigan Partnership

by Kim Chmielewski | Apr 11, 2024 | Kalamazoo

Grand Traverse Pie Company unveiled its new Fruits of Summer Pie, a tasty partnership with Pure Michigan. Everything about this pie—from the berries inside to the box it’s packaged in—is from Michigan companies. The sweet collaboration was announced and taste-tested...

Pub in Southwest Michigan Named the Top New Brewery in U.S.

by Kim Chmielewski | Mar 14, 2024 | Berrien

Seeds Brewery, a southwest Michigan pub located just a couple of miles from New Buffalo in Union Pier, ranked No. 1 on USA Today’s list of the 10 best New Breweries in the U.S. Known for its delicate lagers and ales, Seedz ranked ahead of other breweries in places...