Pure Michigan’s May travel deals include beachfront resorts, big cities and more
Updated May 09, 2021;
Summer vacation planning is ramping up, but some of the best early deals can be had in May. Whether you are heading to one of the Up North islands, a resort known for its golf courses, or are leaning toward a big-city adventure, this month’s travel deals being highlighted by our friends at Pure Michigan have something for everyone.
Check out the descriptions below and click the website links for more details on vacation savings.
The Straits of Mackinac view from a balcony room at the Chippewa Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Chicken and waffles go beyond brunch, get creative
Updated 8:00 AM;
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - When the Ashville, N.C.-based Southern scratch kitchen Tupelo Honey opened its first Michigan location in September of 2020, executive chef Eric Gabrynowicz said brunch was a huge focus.
“We thrive on eggs, mimosas and Bloody Marys, and having a good time,” he said. “It’s what we live for on the weekends.”
But he didn’t mention the trendy, hipster brunch favorite of chicken and waffles as being on the menu.
In fact, since opening in 2000 and expanding its Southern cuisine menu to 16 locations throughout the country, including Grand Rapids, chicken and waffles have never been on the menu at Tupelo Honey.
Pure Michigan’s April travel deals include romantic getaways, big city trips
Updated Apr 03, 9:19 AM;
Posted Apr 03, 8:44 AM
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This month’s batch of travel deals from our friends at Pure Michigan has lots of options, whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends and family. Included on the April list are deals on hotel stays in cities like Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, and a Mother’s Day package at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.
#1 Spring Break Escape in Grand Rapids
Deal: Get 25% off your second night at select hotels.
Expires: April 30, 2021
Details: “Escape to Grand Rapids this spring to relax, recharge and reconnect with family and friends. Explore the Grand Outdoors, see butterflies in bloom at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, meet the new red panda triplets at John Ball Zoo, enjoy world-class food and craft beverages and much more. Select hotels offer 25% off your second night’s stay throughout April, so you can spring b
Time to vote for Best Fish Fry in Flint and Thumb region
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
Posted Mar 02, 2021
Fish is served during the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church fish fry on Friday, March 8, 2019. The church in Michigan Center goes through about 1,200 pounds of fish each week, serving about 1,000 people between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.J. Scott Park | MLive.com
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FLINT, MI - It’s fish fry time, folks.
Thanks for all your nominations. We had more than 360 nominations across the state, including 44 in the Flint and Thumb area in our search for Michigan’s Best Fish Fry.
Starting now you can vote once per email address, every three hours. (Poll below.) You can also write in your votes if we missed your favorite spot.
Every day is National Pizza Day with Michigan’s Best
Updated Feb 09, 2021;
Posted Feb 09, 2021
A deluxe pizza from Mr. Scrib s in Grand Haven, featuring sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and green peppers.MLive.com
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We celebrate it every day at Michigan’s Best.
Since launching our Michigan’s Best series in 2012, we have made two epic road trips in search of Michigan’s Best Pizza, visiting nearly 100 restaurants and getting nearly 400 nominations.
Each visit, each pie was as tasty as the next.
Michiganders, like all Americans, love their pizza. According to pizza.com, each person in the U.S. eats about 46 pizza slices a year. That seems a little low to us. Heck, there are days we had nearly that many slices in one day.