state & lemp

state & lemp

The past few years, there’s been a lot of doom and gloom. Heartbreaking stories of lost jobs, businesses and homes. Perhaps that’s what makes it all the more special when two guys go out on a limb and open not only a new restaurant, but a totally new...
seeing red…actually it was more of a burgundy

seeing red…actually it was more of a burgundy

If you’re ever given an opportunity to go to one of Chandlers Steakhouse’s winemaker dinners, do it. I know the price tag can be daunting – I thought the $125 per person price tag seemed a bit steep – but after being to one, I think it’s a bargain....
trattoria stella, traverse city, michigan

trattoria stella, traverse city, michigan

When thinking of Traverse City, Michigan the word “foodie” hardly came to my mind but apparently it should as there seems to be quite the movement there, focusing on true farm to table philosophies. Trattoria Stella is one restaurant that falls into this...