Spring in Northern Michigan brings fresh asparagus. Don't miss a celebration of the beloved local spear on June 4 at this Empire festival. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and more when you explore our digital...
Join food journalist David Boylan as he shares his experience cooking and eating with firefighters at Traverse City's Fire Station #1 on Front Street. He shares how our local firefighters plan and prepare their large group meals and meets the crew.My fascination with...
Emily Tyra from Traverse Magazine and MyNorth.com is guest hosting this week and is joined by host David Boylan who will be sharing five of his last supper choices from restaurants in Northwest Michigan that he has featured on the show over the past few years. The...
This week I’m at Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region with development director Sue Cronover. Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. I’m talking food, music and Habitat for Humanity all week with Sue Cronover. The show...
This week I’m ringing in the new year on a healthy note with tips for healthy living from Rodasi Campbell mind body spirit coach at Jovia Wellness in Traverse City. Besides talking food and music, she will be sharing some great ways for a healthier body and mind. The...
This week I’ll be sharing some of my favorite shows from 2019. With an eclectic mix of over 50 guests to choose from over the past year on KLT The Rock Station, Music Radio, The Fox FM and MyNorth.com... it was not an easy task narrowing it down 15 from the year. It’s...
Hanging at Robby’s Mexican & Spanish Cuisine this week in Traverse City with owner, Robbie Montes. Robbie hails from Mexico and that heritage shows in her amazing cooking. Â
This week I’m hanging with Lisa Pointe, a board member on the Rotary Club of Traverse City. Rotary does some great things in the community and Lisa Pointe is talking all about them, along with her favorite food, restaurants and music of course! It’s Lisa Pointe from...
This week I’m in Suttons Bay at Black Star Farms with winemaker and general manager Lee Lutes. Black Star is an amazing property with events happening year round and winemaker Lee Lutes is responsible for their fabulous wine. Food, restaurants music and wine are...
This week I'm back at the Riverside Inn in Leland hanging out with executive chef Peter Siagkris. Peter is a Midland native who cut his culinary chops in San Diego before making Leland home. We are talking food, restaurants, music and a bit of deer hunting all week on...
This week we're hanging out with Ty Schmitt, the Executive Director at Norte Youth Cycling, a walk and bike advocacy organization in the Traverse City region. We're talking food, culture, music and the joy of walkable and bikeable neighborhoods on Lick the Plate.
This week hanging at Cultured Kombucha in Traverse City with owner operator Courtney Lorenz. Courtney is a former chef and that background is evident in her fabulous kombucha that is taking the Midwest by storm. I’m talking food, culture, music and kombucha with...
This week I’m hanging at S2S Sugar2Salt in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons with co-owner and Traverse City native Stephanie Lee Witala. I enjoyed one of the best breakfasts in recent memory in this charming restaurant recently and couldn't wait to get back! I...
This week I’m recording from Taproot in Traverse City with Michelle Rodriguez, chef and owner of Amor Comida Catering and personal chef services. Michelle has created beautiful cuisine at some of the best restaurants in Michigan and has brought that seasoned...
This week I’m hanging in Traverse City at Oryana Community Co-op with Marketing Director Stephanie Mathewson. Oryana is one of the most charming markets I've visited and to make it even better...it’s open to the public (no membership needed)! I couldn't recommend...
This week I’m hanging at Big Little Winery in Suttons Bay with co-owners and brothers Peter and Mike Laing. There is so much to love about Big Little. Besides the amazing location, they make some very nice wines… I’m a big fan of the Mix Tape White.Â
This week I’m hanging in Suttons Bay with Dan Young, co-owner of Tandem Ciders. Besides making delicious hard cider, Tandem is the perfect place to visit on a Northern Michigan fall color tour.
My guest this week is Kate Vilter, owner of the recently reopened Riverside Inn in Leland. This iconic 114-year-old inn and restaurant closed in October 2018 after a fire, but the team rebuilt, lovingly restoring the rooms and dining area. Once again, the Riverside...
This week I’m hanging at Lake Ann Brewing with the band Stone Folk, including members Aaron Dye, Kevin LaRose and Liam Joyce. These guys are amazing and it's always fun to head to one of their gigs around Northern Michigan.Â
This week I’m hanging in beautiful Leland at The Cove with Executive Chef Chris Smith. The Cove was my go-to spot back in the day for date night and they are still packing them in with their solid menu and amazing location.
Photo(s) by David Boylan
