Michigan

Duly’s Place Coney Island at 5458 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, Michigan has earned a loyal following that drives from all over the state for one reason: hot dogs done perfectly….

Sleepless in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has an easy cure, and it sizzles on a flat-top at Fleetwood Diner. This 24-hour classic at 300 S Ashley St has been fueling late-night…

Detroit taught me how to read a neighborhood by the way a door creaks open, how a quiet welcome can say more than any sign out front. One chilly evening,…

Tucked away in Michigan’s northern woodlands lies Lake Margrethe, a nearly 2,000-acre gem that most travelers speed past on their way to busier destinations. This quiet lake near Grayling offers…

The first thing that reaches you at 422 Detroit Street is the scent: warm rye, peppered beef, something brined and patient. Zingerman’s Delicatessen has been drawing lines for decades, yet…

Last January, I drove through a Michigan snowstorm to find a warm meal, and stumbled into a cozy restaurant that felt like a hug from the inside out. Small-town Michigan…

Try snagging a table at San Morello (1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan) on a buzzing night and you will swear the reservation book has a secret velvet rope. The energy…

Meeks Mill Cafe at 138 E Water St in Constantine, Michigan has made a name for itself with French toast that keeps visitors coming back for more. The smell of…

I stumbled upon Bay Harbor, Michigan, last summer while trying to escape the city heat, and I swear I thought I’d taken a wrong turn and ended up in Maine….

Snow squeaked under my boots the night a small town lit up my winter and my mood. Maybe you know that feeling when a whole main street seems to glow…

Walking into Cuppy’s Best Soul Food in Ypsilanti, Michigan, feels like stepping into your grandmother’s kitchen on Thanksgiving morning. The aroma of their cornbread dressing wraps around you like a…

Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of modern life makes me long for a simpler time, a turn-of-the-century film where steam billows into crisp winter air. Good news: you don’t need…

Michigan has its own secret food language, one that leaves visitors scratching their heads in diners, drive-ins, and party stores across the state. From mysterious pastries to oddly named drinks,…

Tucked away in Southfield, Michigan, sits a soul food treasure that’s been feeding families for years. Cornbread Restaurant & Bar isn’t just another place to grab a meal, it’s where…

Every November, I find myself steering toward northern Michigan with the same giddy anticipation I had as a kid waiting for pumpkin pie. The M-22 loop around the Leelanau Peninsula…

Road trips across Michigan often reveal hidden gems, and if you’re lucky, you’ll stumble upon a classic mom-and-pop diner that’s as comforting as it is delicious. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill…

Michigan is the birthplace of the coney dog, a culinary icon that has sparked fierce debates and unwavering loyalty across the state. I spent weeks zigzagging through cities and small…