July 4th, Frankfort Fishing Tournament
2nd Annual Frankfort Firecracker 4000 held on July 4th
If you’re still making plans for the holiday weekend you might want to check out the Firecracker 4000 in Frankfort, MI. The fishing tournament, now in it’s second year, will reward one winner with a $4000 cash prize.
In honor of Independence Day it’s all about the fours: 4 hours of fishing, $400 entry fee, weigh in 4 fish and $4000 in one person’s pocket. There will also be a $500 prize for the biggest fish.
For more information call the Tackle Box at 231.352.7673
With their tasting room still under construction Forty-Five North needed a place for wine lovers to sample their growing list of award-winning wines. The Cherry Stop, on Front Street in Traverse City, offered the perfect solution. Their new wine bar allows guests to sample wines by flight, as an individual taste, or even by the glass.
The JELD-WEN Reliable Lighthouse Restoration Initiative will award one winning light with new windows, and it’s up to the communities to decide. The Grand Traverse Lighthouse on the Leelanau peninsula is one of 12 remaining nominees. So we ask everyone to log on and vote now. One vote per person, so spread the word.
It wouldn’t be summer in Northern Michigan without the colorful, flavorful and entertaining festivals that fill our calendars and flood our senses with the nostalgia we relive all winter long. If there’s a season to celebrate, a fruit to hold above all others, or a heritage to proudly proclaim then there’s probably a festival in it’s name. With acres of grapes lining up across the Leelanau and Old Mission landscapes it’s no wonder the wine festivals are among our favorites.
The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theater in Honor, Michigan is celebrating 55 years and still going strong. In the years since their opening in 1953 they’ve made many additions and improvements. While they still have the original carbon arc antique projectors they now use modern projectors with Xenon gas bulbs. The sound system still consists of vaccum tube motiograph amplifiers which power the speakers at each parking space for a truly authentic experience. Or, you can tune in to their own FM station and hear every nostalgic note through your interior car speakers. Either way the experience is exceptional.
If you’ve wandered into the popular cherry store this spring you’ve probably noticed some changes. Owners Nick and Jamie Roster took on a few renovations, and some minor construction to create a fabulous new resource for wine lovers and area wineries alike. Their Northern Michigan Wine Bar will feature wine selections from over 20 local wineries. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and compare wines in flights or by the glass.
With an ever growing number of area wineries, and countless wines available, the Rosters plan to feature new wines and wineries on a rotating basis. Future opportunities include special events with the winemakers, featured tastings, and food pairings including cheese and desserts from local businesses.
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, in Traverse City, Michigan, will host the Second Annual “Putting for Patriots” fundraiser on Sunday, May 25, 2008. This national event will occur simultaneously at 35 Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States.
Our congratulations go out to Va Chong & Bobbisee Ku at the Fusion Restaurant in Frankfort as they re-open The Fusion at their new location in downtown Frankfort. While they didn’t move far, they’ve sure come a long way. They’ve transformed what used to be Rhonda’s Wharfside into classy, clean and welcoming environment for their asian fusion cuisine. Yesterday’s grand opening filled the restaurant with enthusiastic patrons anxious to be a part of the next chapter for The Fusion.
The main level has wonderful natural light thanks to a wall of windows that face the marina down below. Views of Betsie Bay and shores of Elberta are plentiful, and amazingly available to nearly every table in the restaurant thanks to elevated booth seating in the back. There’s a full bar upstairs for customers to enjoy a drink while they wait. Or wander downstairs for dessert and wine tasting.
The Fusion’s former location will soon host a new restaurant called Tali also run by the Ku family which will open in June. If you haven’t been to the port town of Frankfort in a while, The fabulous food at The Fusion is a great excuse to take a drive.
Join wineries from across the area for the 2nd Annual Northern Michigan Wine Summit on Monday, April 28, 2008 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Park Place Hotel. Taste regional wines, get a preview some of the NEW wineries opening soon, and meet the winemakers as they gather to share the fruits of their harvest. Public welcome.
Downtown Traverse City celebrates Earth day all week
April 13 – August 31, 2008
This month Meal Tickets & Unusual Ideas is proud to welcome Learn Great Foods to our family of card display advertisers.