February 3, 2013

Top Chefs

By most accounts, TC has become a "foodie town."What does this mean to you? How did this happen so quickly?Where do we go from here? How do we build on this reputation as a region?What does 'local' mean to you and your restaurant ...

By Lynn Geiger
October 3, 2008

The Roundtable: The Builders

The building market might be down significantly, but there's plenty going on. Increased material prices, the green building movement, the arrival of downstate builders on the scene, and more. We tapped a diverse group of area construction leaders to talk through the issues.Included in the...

By Luke Haase
March 3, 2008

The Foodies

The Grand Traverse region is home to scores of small, successful fruit, coffee, salsa, tea, bread, and other food entrepreneurs. TCBN publisher Luke Haase sat down with four leading foodies on a recent wintery afternoon. Included in the roundtable were:Melissa Ewing, Undercover Vegetable CompanyJeff Hughes,...

By Luke Haase
October 3, 2007

The Winemakers

Wines from Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas are no longer secrets. They're winning international awards and selling by the tens of thousands of cases. TCBN Publisher Luke Haase sat down with four leading winery owners days before the 2007 harvest. Included in the roundtable were:Bob...

By Luke Haase