Working in the hospitality business, it can be hard for Jeffrey Libman to find time for dining out during the peak summer tourist season in the Traverse City area. That’s why the general manager of the downtown bistro called Amical looks forward to Traverse City Restaurant Week 2023.
Category - Food & Drink
How to celebrate National Chocolate Day in Traverse City
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:00 AM by Hannah Schramski

Happy National Chocolate Day! This week, celebrate with heavenly chocolate treats from some of our favorite local businesses that cater to everyone’s sweet tooth. Take a page out of Willy Wonka’s book and embark on a Traverse City chocolate tour using the curated list below.
Where's the beef?
Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:00 AM by Mike Kent

I don’t have a culinary degree, but I do feel qualified to teach a master’s degree class on the subject of burgers. Recently, my wife and I embarked on a two-year-long effort to taste the top 22 burgers in Michigan based on a report by Thrillist. The concern at the time was that none of the burgers on the list were from Traverse City, yet this place is considered a “Foodie Town.”
After that two-year quest, we can report that many of the Thrillist burgers deserve to be on the list. Others? Not so much. At the same time, we concluded that the list was sorely lacking without important Traverse City burger joints.
Plant-Based In Traverse City
Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:00 PM by Hannah Schramski

Whether you’re searching for a radical lifestyle change or just looking to expand your palate, eating plant-based food is trendy, healthy, environmentally friendly, and delicious. In the past couple of years, plant-based dining options have grown exponentially in the Northern Michigan area. Not to mention, the food selection for people with other dietary restrictions has developed, as well.
The Cherry Hut Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
Monday, June 13, 2022 3:00 PM by Hannah Schramski

Across from the shores of Crystal Lake, just outside of the city deemed the “Cherry Capital of the World”, there lies the nationally recognized Cherry Hut – a Northern Michigan tradition since 1922. If you do the math, you’ll notice that the Cherry Hut is proudly celebrating its 100th season in business. Today, the Cherry Hut is both a restaurant serving classic American entrees and cherry-themed desserts and a retailer providing visitors with popular cherry goods and souvenirs.
Taste The Local Difference Goes on a Beer Tour
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 1:00 PM by Tricia Phelps

With so many options, how do you choose a brewery to visit when you’re in Traverse City? Every brewery in the region has its own personality and style, and we’ve compiled a great selection for whether you're walking downtown or interested in a day trip outside of the city.
Pick a few from this list,
A Local's Guide to Traverse City Restaurant Week
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 1:00 PM by Claire Butler

If you’re a visitor to the Traverse City area, you’re most likely acquainted with some of our bigger events, like Cherry Festival. But you may not know about the best time to be a foodie in Traverse City, which is indisputably Restaurant Week, which takes place from Feb. 20th until the 26th of this year.
New Ideas for Places to Eat in Downtown Traverse City
Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:00 PM by Mike Kent

Burgers? Check
Steak? Check
Sushi? Check
Breakfast? Check
Brewpub? Check
Fish? Check
Food trucks? Check
Bar food? Check
Vegan? Check
Elegant? Check
Ethnic? Check