(517) 580-3404 WEBSITE Mark McGee is loved by this entire community for two reasons … 1. He and his wife Krysta and their son Christian are absolutely wonderful people … and 2. They own Mark’s Hot Diggity Dog Hotdog Stand where they serve up tasty gourmet hotdogs for all (including us) to enjoy.
Urban Air
WEBSITE For four days in October, hundreds of dedicated Airstream camper aficionado’s traverse their tin trailers from across the country to be here for an event called Urban Air. Now, you’re probably wondering who’s responsible for this wonderfully whacky event … well … wait right there … cuz Kirk MacKeller is one of the fellers …. Well if I heard …
Mounds ORV Park, The
(810) 736-7100 6145 E Mt Morris Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 WEBSITE If you’re ready for some serious off-roading … get your O.R.V. and D.R.I.V.E. to The Mounds Off Road Vehicle Park in Genesee County. This is one of the greatest off road playgrounds you’ll find anywhere. There’s over 200 acres of hills, dunes, mud pits, trails and rock climbs …
Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers
(810) 422-5428 5100 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48532 WEBSITE Freakin Unbelievable Burgers is the brazen burger brainchild of Brent Skaggs. So, if you’re in the mood for a really good burger … you don’t need a genie “or” a wizard … Just go to Flint for a Freakin Unbelievable Burger … and tell’m Tom sent ya.
Flint Farmers Market
(810) 232-1399 300 E 1st St, Flint, MI 48502 WEBSITE Introducing Flints fantastically cool new Farmers Market. It’s a multi-use, multi purpose, state of the art food facility that’s designed to do one very important thing … “re”connect us with “real” food. I took some table time with Karianne Martus & Sean Gartland. They’re two of the market makers here …
Detroit Vegan Soul (DVS)
(313) 649-2759 8029 Agnes St. Detroit, MI WEBSITE Okay meat lovers … stop shrugging your shoulders … because right in the heart of Detroit’s historic West Village is a place that just might make you a believer. Detroit Vegan Soul is exactly what it says it is … a meat free restaurant that’s taken a savory and soulful approach to …
John’s Carpet House
2133 Frederick St., Detroit, MI WEBSITE It’s called John’s Carpet House. A lively social gathering and jam season that happens every Sunday afternoon to pay tribute to a man who loved his neighbors … and loved to play the blues. And even though there’s no carpet … the house is gone … and John is no longer with us, Albert …
Louisiana Creole Gumbo
(313) 446-9639 2051 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 WEBSITE Way back in 1970 Joseph Stafford founded Louisiana Creole Gumbo and brought real, genuine creole cooking to the Motor City. Today … Joe Spencer and his family, are keeping Joseph Stafford’s recipes, legacy and love for this great city live alive and well. It’s not hard to understand why this place …
Sit on It Detroit!
Kyle Bartell and Charlie Molnar are two enterprising young guys who noticed a lack of seating at bus stops around the city, so they started what’s called “Sit on it Detroit” … took responsibility … took some reclaimed wood … and are making a real difference all around town. Lets be honest … most people this age are try hard …
Ramsdell Inn, The / TJ’s Pub
(231) 398-7901 399 River St, Manistee, MI 49660 WEBSITE Historic preservation means a lot to all of us here at UTR … especially when it brings us a great place to stay, eat and enjoy an adult beverage … I love history !!! The Ramsdell Inn is literally the gem of downtown Manistee … This incredible structure was built in …