9+ hour, 37+ min ago  (849+ words) Chef and co-owner Brian Daley knows that he and partner Stephanie Krupka are setting up shop in a "beloved" landmark restaurant, and he understands the delicate balance between honoring the original site and moving forward with new flavors and methods....

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (160+ words) Hotel Indigo's Strawberry Delight'The Northern Express Hotel Indigo's Strawberry Delight It may not be rooftop bar season just yet, but you can still put a little vacation in your drink this week. Head to Hotel Indigo's Warehouse KiTChen + Cork just…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (844+ words) In the immortal words of the sitcom Cheers, we all want to go where everybody knows our name. Even better if tasty eats are involved!" It's this sense of shared community (served up alongside scratch-made breakfast) that Kalkaska farmer Kristina…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (231+ words) Kilkenny's Iced Irish Coffee'The Northern Express Kilkenny's Iced Irish Coffee Kilkenny's Irish Pub in Traverse City is flipping the script on our morning joe with an Iced Irish Coffee feature in time for St. Paddy's Day! Inspired in part by…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (153+ words) Maple Fun with Grass River'The Northern Express Maple Fun with Grass River Ever wondered how maple syrup is made? Stop by the Pavilion at Grass River Center at Grass River Natural Area near Bellaire on Saturday, March 21, between 12-3pm to help…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (1548+ words) Let's face it: adults aren't drinking like they used to. Add in rising costs, a pandemic, and a saturated market, and it becomes a real buzz kill for craft breweries. Last year, 434 craft breweries closed and 268 opened in the United…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (188+ words) Bug's Everything Bagel'The Northern Express Breakfast is served at Bug's Bagels in Northport, where we're in the pursuit of filling up on scratch-baked bagels. While owner and baker Em Korte's menu often combines the staples like plain and cinnamon sugar…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (128+ words) Winter's Last Hurrah at TC Whiskey'The Northern Express Winter's Last Hurrah at TC Whiskey Spread cheer with your community over a warm cocktail fireside at Traverse City Whiskey Co.'s 3rd Annual Winter Warm-Up, Saturday, March 14, from 1-5pm! This community event also…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (159+ words) Cold Water & Arctic Fish'The Northern Express Cold Water & Arctic Fish No matter what the thermometer says, it's going to be a cool'dare we say "ice cold?Saturday, March 14, if you opt for one of these activities. Option 1: The Manistee Polar…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1787+ words) Feb. 14, 2026 | By Northern Express Staff & Contributors Brrr'is anyone else craving a warm meal? Maybe you want the nostalgia of cheese curds or meatloaf. Maybe you're looking for the perfect combo of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Maybe you just have…...