Fried egg, sharp cheddar, pesto mayo on house-made focaccia that has its own fan following—this is savory set on slabs of bread heaven. In fact, the word is so out on the focaccia here that there’s ...

From historic venues like the City Opera House to laid-back spots like The Filling Station Microbrewery, the Traverse City expansion of Fresh Coast Film Fest introduces a lineup of films that blend ...

Every region has its icons. Ask a Northern Michigan forager and you’ll hear a familiar shortlist of spring treasures. The ...

When Camille Alexander and Jim Reining bought their Walloon Lake house, the setting did most of the heavy lifting. The water ...

NoMI marks Earth Day with a week of hands-on events that celebrate community and conservation. As winter finally thaws, ...

Vintage retail expert Carla Weaver shares how to shop smarter, style better and give old pieces new life. If you’ve ever brought home a vintage find only to have it feel off—you’re not alone. What ...

A peripatetic couple builds a home so perfect, it keeps them in one place. “They came with a napkin sketch,” says architect Michael Leaveck, recalling clients who, after years of renting and “bopping ...

Built for our climate and easy to grow, these native edibles turn your yard into a low-effort, high-reward foraging ground. Garden trends come and go, but you can’t go wrong with growing edible native ...

These delicious hotel destinations (and amazing spring deals) will make you fall in love with the shoulder season. By April, Northern Michigan has stopped trying to impress anyone. The snowbanks have ...

We selected seven must-watch features and short films rooted in the outdoors and driven by curiosity at the very first Fresh Coast Film Festival in Traverse City, where indie cinema, nature stories ...

The last 12 months of Northern Michigan restaurant openings have left us breathless. (And very, very full.) The number of notable new eateries have outpaced any year in recent memory, prompting us to ...