Tap 30 Pourhouse has become a pretty happening spot in downtown Petoskey. TAP30, as it is sometimes stylized, is bold enough to call itself the “Petoskey Craft Beer Headquarters,” and its website touts how it embodies, “the craft beer culture with a unique atmosphere!” The name comes from the 30 rotating taps of, “the most sought after brands for…
Last August, Jake’s Place Tavern changed ownership, and a rebranding followed in the early part of 2016. While it appears that the changes have been minimal, just looking at the name makes it evident that the new ownership is putting a lot of effort into the whiskey and bourbon stock. Since I visited on a…
Duffy’s Garage and Grille is conveniently located in downtown Petoskey, with a great view out to Little Traverse Bay. The décor is reminiscent of Detroit’s amazing Vinsetta Garage, with car parts and various memorabilia hanging from the walls. Their website advertises homemade bruschetta, gourmet burgers, and… well I stopped reading right there and made my…
I live in a small town, and thus I’m always on the lookout for a place serving burgers that I haven’t tried yet. Freshwater Grill is on the road between two of the resorts that I work for, so I’ve passed it numerous times for various work related functions. They tout their seafood and daily…
Toonies has been owned and operated in downtown Bellaire by the same local family for the past 21 years, and it’s location adjacent to the local cinema makes it a convenient partner in the time-tested “dinner and a movie” excursion. It’s a casual family restaurant known primarily for fish and steak, as its name would…