By MoodyOnTheMarket.com | Posted July 18, 2021 |
A Detroit-based lifestyle magazine is out with its “Best Wineries in Michigan” list. And two Berrien County wine producers have been honored to make the ranks. ‘Seen The Magazine’ is a publication that covers a range of business and lifestyle topics. Recently it zeroed in on wineries, in an interview with Michael Bottigliero, the co-founder and lead sommelier of Bottles Nation, a Detroit-based team of sommeliers, beer, and cocktail experts that run tasting events nationwide.
Bottigliero singled out
Lemon Creek Winery and
Domaine Berrien Cellars, along with several wineries in the Traverse City/Suttons Bay area for his Michigan’s Best List. He says Michigan wines often don’t get a fair shake on the national level. “Everybody always looks at the epitome of wine in the U.S. to be the West Coast, but the quality level [of Michigan wines] is on par with a lot of the wines on the West Coast,” acco
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Alchemi launches happy hour: Start your weekend early and get some good deals 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Alchemi restaurant in Royal Oak. The new menu includes $1.50 oysters, or get a dozen plus a bottle of bubbly for $30. The rest of the menu items – including small plates and craft cocktails – are $8 each. 215 S. Main, Royal Oak. (248) 675-8875.
Law firm holds fundraising contest for restaurants: Goodman Acker law firm is trying to help local restaurants by creating the “Good Food, Good Decision” contest. Nine restaurants across Metro Detroit have been nominated to compete against each for public votes, May 10-24. On June 3, patrons of the winning restaurant will receive half-off their bill courtesy of Goodman Acker, P.C. Visit goodmanacker.com/goodfood to vote.