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Michigan Wine Country Is Worth the Drive

Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas produce some of the best Riesling in the country. Ann Arbor is four hours from most of it.

Michigan's two wine peninsulas north of Traverse City are producing Riesling, Pinot Noir, and cold-climate reds worth knowing about. A guide to planning the trip from southeast Michigan.

June 28, 2026 · 8 min read
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Michigan Strawberry Season Is Short

The local crop generally arrives in June and early July, with timing set by weather.

Michigan strawberries generally arrive in June and early July. Check farms before traveling because U-pick supply can change by the hour.

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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Detroit's Best Patios Are Finally Open

Where to eat outside in the city, from rooftops and beer gardens to sidewalk seats that are actually worth the wait.

Detroit has more serious outdoor dining than most people outside the city realize. These are the patios and beer gardens worth planning around when the weather cooperates.

May 22, 2026 · 6 min read
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Summer Dining in Ann Arbor

Patios, cold dishes, new openings, and the farmers market at its peak. A guide to eating well in the city this summer.

Ann Arbor eats differently in summer. The campus crowd thins out, the patios open, and the farmers market peaks. A guide to where to sit, what to order, and which new openings are worth your attention.

May 20, 2026 · 7 min read
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Best Patios in Washtenaw County

Seven outdoor dining spots worth planning your summer around. The season is short. Use it well.

Seven patios across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Dexter that are worth the wait for warm weather. The outdoor dining season in Michigan is short, so spend it in the right places.

June 5, 2025 · 5 min read