(616) 288-6976 2434 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 WEBSITE You know … on UTR we discovered early in season one that food is the single biggest trigger for human beings (and for us too) … because let’s face it … we all love to eat … and that’s why we like sharing our fantastic food finds with all …
Pilot Malt House
(616) 209-8388 Call for Address WEBSITE Meet the mighty men of Pilot Malt House, where quality ingredients make many of Michigan’s finest beers and spirits. Yep, these are the malt makin middle men who connect farmers with brewers by turning bails of barley into award-winning spirits and brews for you. And this is their fearless (but never beerless) leader Erik …
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
(269) 301-1521 1698 M-66, Athens, MI 49011 WEBSITE We jumped int he car and headed back down 66 to the town of Athens, where we encountered some of the planets most ancient animals. Now don’t worry, you aren’t watching the pilot episode of UTR Florida, this is actually at a real alligator sanctuary right here in Michigan… whoda thunk?? Peter …
Mooville Creamery
(517) 852-9003 5815 S M-66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073 WEBSITE Moo-ville is a delightful dairy farm and creamery in Nashville Michigan where families have been flocking for years. They produce milk, butter, cheese and yogurt. But, the substance that we’ll soon be sampling is a sweet selection of their 70 flavors of award winning ice cream. Now when it comes …
Denslow’s Smokehouse
(231) 580-1249 2074 S 30th Ave, Sears, MI 49679 We hopped back on 66 and headed south for about a hour and a half when the satisfying smell of smoked sausages brought us to a sudden, yet satisfying stop. There it was … such as it is … Denslow’s Smokehouse in Sears, Michigan. Where road weary warriors can wrangle up …
Jordan River National Fish Hatchery
(231) 584-2461 6623 Turner Rd, Elmira, MI 49730 WEBSITE Over 3 million trout a year cut their teeth right here at the Jordon River National Fish Hatchery in Elmira. This amazing place is staffed by a dedicated collection of caring conservationists who’ve made sure that these fish survive and thrive since 1965. Now if you’re wondering how the heck you …
Ironton Ferry
9800 FERRY Rd Ironton, Michigan 49727 WEBSITE If you want to get around the lake up here, you either drive miles and miles around it, or you do what the locals have done since way back in 1878. Hop on the Ironton Ferry. Back in the day this convenient cable ferry got the occasional cattle or horse drown wagon across …
The Dirty Dog Jazz Café
(313) 882-5299 97 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 WEBSITE You know, at most jazz clubs the talent’s up on the stage … but we found a place in Grosse Pointe farms where the talent doesn’t just come from the musicians…and that’s because here at the Dirty Dog Jazz cafe, the entire staff goes way out of their way …
The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
(313) 884-4222 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 WEBSITE On the shores of Lake St. Clair stands the historic and majestic residence of Edsel and Eleanor Ford…and what an incredible abode they built. The home is filled with awesome art, artifacts and architecture. And the grounds alone are worth a walk and a half. In order for …
Garrido’s Bistro
(313) 466-3042 19605 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 WEBSITE The heart and soul(s) of this awesome eatery is Vanessa Gonzales and her inspired Chef husband Christopher Garrido … They’re a culinary couple who came all the way to Michigan to completely captivate us with their creative cuisine. And as much as Chris and Vanessa have found a new …