Michigan Gifts for Mom and Dad
Looking for something special for a parent in your life? Here are some great ways to treat your partner, mom, dad, or friends on Mother’s and Father’s Day – all while supporting a local Michigan business!
A Classic Pairing: Local Brews and Bites
For these brewers, focusing on their expertise leaves room for great community partners in food. Learn how local bites find a home in breweries and meaderies without an in-house kitchen!
Our Team’s Favorite Alternative Coffees
Looking for a fresh take on coffee? Our team shares Michigan-made coffee finds beyond the classic cup, perfect for mornings, adventures, or sipping something new with friends!
Short’s Brewing Pours Pure Michigan Flavor
Taste Pure Michigan™ in every sip! Short’s Brewing Company partners with local farmers and the Pure Michigan™ campaign to craft a year-long beer series made with 100% Michigan-grown malt and hops. From crisp Fall IPAs to smooth seasonal porters, each brew celebrates Michigan’s agriculture, fresh water, and community spirit.
Huma Lupa Licious Celebrates a Humongous Birthday in Northern Michigan
Huma Lupa Licious is turning 21—and Short’s Brewing is throwing a party all summer long! Celebrate this iconic Midwest IPA with live music at both brewery locations and an exclusive $21 21-pack featuring art by Brad Kik. Fans can even enter to win a Huma-themed Up North getaway worth over $1,000. Cheers to 21 years!
An Ode to Local’s Light and a Summer with Short’s Brewing
Are you a Michigan local? Then pick up a can of Local’s Light, made using only water, hops, yeast and malt by family-owned Short’s Brewing in Elk Rapids. This 115cal can does heavy lifting in community building and flavor!
Michigan Food Business Demographics by the Numbers (and How to Support a More Diverse Food Economy)
How diverse are food industries in Michigan? Here’s the numbers, and how to support a more diverse food economy.
Our Team’s Favorite Wintertime Craft Beverages
Where are we sipping locally this winter? Find out what the TLD team is into right now, from lattes to spirits.
How to Sip, Savor, and Celebrate the Grand Rapids Food Scene this Summer
Experience West Michigan’s dynamic food and drink community this year!
Flavors Unleashed: Innovative Breweries Redefining West Michigan’s Scene
Take a sip of something new in Grand Rapids with these three breweries leading the way in innovation!