Whether you are a resident of Calhoun County or just passing through, there are a plethora of restaurant choices for all kinds of diets. Check out these featured eateries below: Barista Blues 91 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 968-8430 Cafe Rica 62 Michigan Ave E, Battle…
Read MoreWhile Cereal Fest on June 10 really kicks off summer here in Calhoun County, it’s only the beginning of the fun. Here are seven events you should put on your calendar: Marshall Blues Festival Maybe it’s because Marshall is halfway between the musical cities of Detroit and Chicago, but this…
Read MoreFree breakfast isn’t the only thing served up at the National Cereal Festival in downtown Battle Creek. Join us for a sweet day of fun on June 10. Why cereal? This is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make the first meal of the day fast, easy and vegetarian. In 1894, they…
Read MoreAnyone can fish for free in Michigan during one June weekend. All fishing license fees will be waived on June 11 and 12. So whether you are from out of town or out of state, we have some suggestions for places to try your luck. Eagle Lake You can get into state parks without a Recreation…
Read MoreSeries premieres exclusively on discovery+ on Wednesday, May 11 Dive mouth-first into the often-messy history of some of America's most iconic foods with a wild ride that's hilarious, surprising, and informational in the new series, Messy History of American Food. It begins with “The Messy…
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Chris McCleary plays with flavor the way a concert pianist plays piano. At Handmap Brewing Co., you’ll find a wide range of flavors in the beers, seltzers and ciders –- everything from a light golden ale to a barrel-aged imperial stout with cherries, toasted coconut and cinnamon. Flavors can…
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Ross Simpson has been in the restaurant business since he was 15. The shy teen earned $1.50 an hour as a dishwasher and learned how to get out of his shell. Now Simpson does a little more than wash dishes. The owner of Clara’s on the River runs a fun dining establishment located in what was once…
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Look around downtown Marshall, and you’ll see a lot: books, doughnuts, antique chandeliers, toys, artwork and wine. What you won’t see is big box stores or fast-food restaurants. Each small business is thoughtfully curated, ideal for an afternoon spent looking for treasures. Here are some…
Read MoreAre you wearing green today because it's St. Patrick's Day! If you are looking to celebrate, here are some great places to start. Are you wearing green today because it's St. Patrick's Day! If you are looking to celebrate, here are some great places to start. Irish Pubs McGonigle's Pub &…
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Life has come full circle for Executive Chef Trent Mead. His love of cooking started with helping his mother in the kitchen. Now she visits his kitchen to pick up meals that have been inspired by recipes from her own family. Lucky Rooster is a scratch-made Italian kitchen. In an age of…
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