May 9, 2017 As you drive into Petoskey, feel comfortable. Among the downtown folk, young and old, alike, walk the town in a casual saunter in and out of shops, restaurants, museums, and galleries. There’s an absolute abandonment of formality, …
May 3, 2017 As Beards Brewery readies to change venues, I sit at the bar with a smooth blonde ale remembering a conversation I had with brewmaster, Ben Slocum, on one of the first days he and partner, Peter Manthei, …
April 25, 2017 If you’re looking for a unique, late-night experience in Downtown Petoskey, rest assured there is one. The Upstairs Lounge located above Leo’s Tavern at 434 East Mitchell Street has a retro feel and plenty of music for …
April 18, 2017 It has arrived! The Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Youth Art Show, Young WritersAwards, and the Youth Culinary Art Showcase – all in the month of April – culminating on May 6th when the culinary students show-off their …
April 11, 2017 Two stalwarts of the sweet-tooth, Murdick’s and Kilwin’s, both on Howard Street in Downtown Petoskey, have pounds and pounds of candy for Easter. Paul has been making and packaging candy for student fundraisers at two different schools. …
April 4, 2017 With a vibrant downtown, accessible waterfront on Lake Michigan, and schools within walking distance, who wouldn’t want to live in Downtown Petoskey? Did I mention the sunsets? “The days of couples buying ten to thirty miles from …
March 28, 2017 With warm regards to Mike and the Palette Bistro on Bay Street, I’m sitting at an upstairs table sipping a local favorite, a Beards Brewery Grizzly Adams IPA, and looking out at Little Traverse Bay on a …
March 22, 2017 Warmth arrives in many fashions in Downtown Petoskey. Whether the first day of spring hovers in the 50’s or 60’s is often irrelevant. True warm feelings and the verifiable warm attitudes blossomed at the hour of 6:49 …
March 14, 2017 Along with “Crazy Days” and celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day at the local ski resorts, Petoskey is consecrated with two iconic restaurants ready to host each and every visitor. City Park Grill and Chandler’s – A Restaurant …
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March 7, 2017 The last in our series of new or relocated businesses in Downtown Petoskey features a unique departure from the new and modern. Envision yourself walking a bricked alleyway on a warm humid evening sometime in the 1950’s …
March 1, 2017 Continuing our series of reviewing new or relocated business in Downtown Petoskey, we visited Tony Cabana’s new store, “dunworkin”, at 208 Howard Street. Somethings in life are easy to understand. As you walk into “dunworkin”, not working …
February 22, 2017 In a series that will highlight new or relocated businesses in Downtown Petoskey, we start with North Perk Coffee at 308 Howard Street. Moving from Lake Street next to Pennsylvania Park over to the Howard Street locale …
