Kathleen Ferris

Tucked along Michigan Avenue in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood, Slows Bar BQ has been turning out slow-smoked meats…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 22

Some buildings do more than shelter people — they absorb stories, carry grief, celebrate triumph, and outlast every…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 22

Traverse City might be best known for its cherry orchards and stunning bay views, but the food scene…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 22

No matter how many times you explore Michigan, it always finds a way to catch you off guard.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 22

Few Michigan towns know how to make a first impression quite like Holland. Sitting along the southeastern shore…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 22

Michigan is packed with hidden culinary gems that go way beyond fast food and chain restaurants. From cozy…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Tucked along West Vernor Highway in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood, there’s a structure that makes every passerby do a…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Michigan has a deep love affair with Italian food, and the proof is in the pasta. Across the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Tucked just steps from the Detroit Institute of Arts on East Kirby Street, Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails has…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Beach vacations do not have to mean saltwater, palm trees, or crowded coastal resorts. In Michigan, more than…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Sitting right on Woodward Avenue in the heart of Detroit, the Detroit Historical Museum is one of the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Southern Michigan has a food scene that quietly punches way above its weight. From cozy delis tucked into…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Along the sparkling shores of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City stands out as one of Michigan’s most exciting…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

From lakeside tables to cozy farmhouse dining rooms, Michigan is full of restaurants that make the setting feel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Father’s Day deserves more than a gift card and a backyard cookout. Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offers…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Some of Michigan’s best finds aren’t sitting in shiny mall displays — they’re hiding inside secondhand shops, resale…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Tucked along John R Street in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, Bar Pigalle is the kind of place that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan is full of surprises, and its small towns might be its best-kept secret. From lakeside villages with…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Father’s Day brunch just got a serious upgrade in northern Michigan. Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan’s shoreline towns are full of hidden gems — and some of the best ones happen to serve…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Set inside a beautifully restored train depot in Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer is one of those places…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, and not all of them are hidden behind resort…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Inside one of Traverse City’s most storied old buildings, Sleder’s Family Tavern has been pouring cold beers and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan doesn’t have to work very hard to impress. From towering sand dunes and crystal-clear springs to dramatic…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

If you are looking for a Father’s Day plan that goes beyond the usual restaurant reservation, the Edsel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, and tucked within those massive bodies of water are some of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Just outside Traverse City on Lake Leelanau Drive, Farm Club is the kind of place that makes you…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Finding a gluten-free donut that actually tastes amazing used to feel like searching for a unicorn in Michigan.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Oswald’s Bear Ranch is the kind of place you won’t find anywhere else…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19