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Michigan New Years Eve Happenings3758 Taste of Kalamazoo Festival ~ July 21-23 5232 Leland Wine & Food Festival ~ Saturday, June 115205 Bavarian Inn hosts Michigan Culinary Tourism5137 Live at the Michigan Culinary Tourism Conference5102 Michigan Culinary Tourism taking off!5091 Michigan Business Photo Winner: Vintage Michigan by Stacy Niedzwiecki4978 April 19, 2010: Michigan Wine & Food Showcase at Shiraz Gardens4933 Weird Wednesday: Please Pass the Gizzards4836

Michigan New Years Eve Happenings
We have assembled a list of some of the best New Year's Eve events from across the state including a number from Detroit & Grand Rapids / Kalamazoo's massive New Year's Fests featuring fireworks, music and more! Did we get them all? Not likely!! Be sure to add the ones we missed to the comments and be safe while ringing in 2012!

Taste of Kalamazoo Festival ~ July 21-23
Every year, on the fourth weekend of July, thousands of hungry festival-goers flock to downtown Kalamazoo to enjoy the endless variety of foods prepared by Kalamazoo's most popular eateries at the Taste of Kalamazoo Festival. Our giveaway includes $10 in tasting tickets!

Leland Wine & Food Festival ~ Saturday, June 11
Leland Wine & Food Festival is Michigan's oldest wine festival and the fundraiser for the Leland Chamber of Commerce. There's few things better than a day in the Leland Harbor and historic Fishtown tasting wines from local wineries and enjoying delicious food prepared by local restaurants. Absolute Michigan is giving away a pair of tickets - click for details!

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The Bluebird Restaurant
For over 70 years, the Bluebird has been the gathering place for locals and tourists alike. With a casual 100 seat bar and the more elegant, scenic dining room on the banks of the Leland River, the Bluebird is a family favorite for whitefish & much more.
  • Antlers Restaurant and Gift Shop
    A unique dinning experience. Enjoy viewing over 200 mounted animals while waiting for your meal. Don't forget to ask to hear the bells! (Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County)
  • Fricano's
    Claimed by thousands of loyal customers to be the best they've ever had. Fricano's pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan. (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
  • Karl's Cuisine, Cafe' and Catering
    A rich variety of mouthwatering menu selections including sandwiches, wraps, grilled panini, pizzette, soups, hot entrees, and decadent desserts, all made from fresh ingredients. View of the Sault Locks from the windows of the dining room. (Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County)
  • Old Mission Tavern and Bella Galleria
    In the finest tradition of old world European taverns, the "art gallery" restaurant promises both a culinary and visual feast. Next door to the gallery & the restaurant is the sculpture studio of Verna Bartnick, the owner of the Tavern and Bella Galleria. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
  • Sallys Family Restaurant
    Full service menu, children's menu available, Located in the middle of Manistee National Forest on M-37. Huge Salad Bar, Homemade soups, specials,and our Famous Cinnamon Roll. Breakfast Buffet on week-ends. Stop in for an excellent dining experience. (White Cloud, Newaygo County)
  • The Bluebird Restaurant
    For over 70 years, the Bluebird has been the gathering place for locals and tourists alike. With a casual 100 seat bar and the more elegant, scenic dining room on the banks of the Leland River, the Bluebird is a family favorite for whitefish & much more. (Leland, Leelanau County)

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Brann's Steakhouse & Grille (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Buddy's Restaurant & Pizzeria (Detroit, Wayne County)
Bulls Head Tavern (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Butch's (Holland, Ottawa County)
Cady's Grill and Bar (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County)
Charity Island Lighthouse (Au Gres, Arenac County)
Clara's Lansing Station (Lansing, Ingham County)
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Congress Restaurant & Lounge (Detroit, Wayne County)
Coral Gables Restaurant (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Cornwell's Turkeyville USA (Marshall, Calhoun County)
Coyle's Family Restaurant (Houghton Lake, Roscommon County)
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Dan's River Grill (Manchester, Washtenaw County)
Detroit's Breakfast House & Grill (Detroit, Wayne County)
Dinghy's Restaurant (Frankfort, Benzie County)
Dixie Dave Minar's Old Dixie Inn (Birch Run, Saginaw County)
Dixie Saloon Food & Spirits (Mackinaw City, Emmet County)
Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse (Pellston, Emmet County)
El Guapo - Fresh Mexican Grill (Detroit, Wayne County)
Elkhorn Station (Manistique, Schoolcraft County)
Elwood Bar & Grill (Detroit, Wayne County)
Francois' (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Fred's of Roscommon (Roscommon, Roscommon County)
Fuddruckers Detroit (Detroit, Wayne County)
Gillie's Coney Island (Mount Morris, Genesee County)
Grand Woods Lounge (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Haab's Restaurant (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County)
Harrison Roadhouse (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Hearthstone bistro bar grill (Muskegon, Muskegon County)
Heroes Sports Bar & Grill (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Hershey's Steak & Seafood (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Hilltop Restaurant, home of the famous sweet roll (L'Anse, Baraga County)
Historic White Horse Inn (Metamora, Lapeer County)
Horn's Gaslight Bar & Grill (Mackinac Island, Mackinac County)
J. Gardellas Tavern (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
J.Baldwin's Restaurant & To-Go (Clinton Township, Macomb County)
Jacoby's German Biergarten (Detroit, Wayne County)
Jams,Preserves,Jellys,and Breads (Blissfield, Lenawee County)
Jukebox Joe's Diner & Ice Cream Shoppe (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Kiernan's Steak House (Dearborn, Wayne County)
Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery (Marquette, Marquette County)
Lanning's Restaurant & Catering (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Lebanese Grill (Troy, Oakland County)
Legs Inn (Cross Village, Emmet County)
Leo's Coney Island (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
Lindell Chocolate Shoppe (Lake Linden, Houghton County)
London Grill Restaurants (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Lumberjacks Steakhouse/The Diamond Ballroom & Banquet (Bay City, Bay County)
Mackinaw Pastie and Cookie Co. (Mackinaw City, Emmet County)
Mainstreet Cafe (Pigeon, Huron County)
Maxfield's (Edmore, Montcalm County)
McManigal's Pub (Manistee, Manistee County)
Middle Villa Inn and Micro Brewery (Middleville, Barry County)
Mill Creek Tavern (Comstock Park, Kent County)
Miss Lucy's Tearoom (Metamora, Lapeer County)
Murphy Inn - Food Spirits & Lodging (St. Clair Shores, Macomb County)
National Coney Island (Roseville, Wayne County)
Nonna's Italian Ristorante @ The Homestead (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)
Nuthouse Sports Grill (Lansing, Ingham County)
O'Hares Bar & Grill (Bay City, Bay County)
Old Burdick's Bar & Grill (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Ottawa Beach Inn (Holland, Ottawa County)
Pancake Chef (Mackinaw City, Emmet County)
Pekadills - Deli & Catering (Whitehall, Muskegon County)
Pigeon Lake Lodge Restaurant & Banquet Facility (West Olive, Ottawa County)
Piper Restaurant (Macatawa, Allegan County)
Piper Restaurant (Macatawa, Ottawa County)
Pippins Restaurant (Boyne City, Charlevoix County)
Pumpernickel's Eatery (Saugatuck, Allegan County)
Randy's Diner (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Red Moose Inn (Jackson, Jackson County)
Redamak's (New Buffalo, Berrien County)
River City Food Company (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Riverfront Pizza & Specialties, Glen Arbor 231-334-3876 (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)
Rosebud Bar & Grill (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
Rush Street Restaurant (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Salt of the Earth Rustic American Eatery and Bakery (Fennville, Allegan County)
Savarino's Restaurant (Hillsdale, Hillsdale County)
Scalawag's Whitefish & Chips (Mackinaw City, Emmet County)
Scales Fish House & Steaks (Whitehall, Muskegon County)
Schelde Enterprises, Inc. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Schloegel's Restaurant (Menominee, Menominee County)
Schu's Grill & Bar (St. Joseph, St. Joseph County)
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub (Marshall, Calhoun County)
Scott's Harbor Grill (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Scotty's Restaurant (Ludington, Mason County)
Seabiscuit CafÈ (Mackinac Island, Mackinac County)
Sharkey's Riverfront Tavern (Grosse Ile, Wayne County)
Shield's Restaurant Bar Pizzeria (Troy, Oakland County)
Side Tracks Bar & Grill in Lapeer, Michigan (Lapeer, Lapeer County)
Sleder's Family Tavern (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Smitty's Dam Site Inn (Hell, Livingston County)
Smokehouse Blues (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Steve's Ranch Family Restaurant (Jackson, Jackson County)
Sticks Pool & Pub (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County)
Submarina Subs (Lansing, Ingham County)
Take 5 Deli (Alpena, Alpena County)
Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse (Harbor Springs, Emmet County)
Terrace Grille Restaurant overlooking Gun Lake (Shelbyville, Barry County)
The B.O.B. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
The Blue Pelican Inn (Central Lake, Antrim County)
The Blue Tractor Cookshop (an old school establishment) (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
The Bungalow (Paris, Mecosta County)
The Crowne Room and Tavern Restaurant (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
The Gilmore Collection (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
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The New York Restaurant (Harbor Springs, Emmet County)
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Timber Charlies Food and Spirits (Newberry, Luce County)
Traffic Jam and Snug Restaurant (Detroit, Wayne County)
Waffle House of America (Lawrence, Van Buren County)
Wings Bar & Grill (Romulus, Wayne County)
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth (Frankenmuth, Saginaw County)

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Live from the 2009 Boyne City Morel Festival

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