Traverse City

[Rich Parker]

It has been a few years since I have been up to Traverse City and figured I would take Brandy for our anniversary next weekend and hit all of the wineries.

We know there is a wine and food festival next weekend but to me that sounds like a bunch of snooty people sitting around talking about art and the worlds economy which doesn't sound relaxing.;)

Any new restaurants or attractions i should see or visit other than Derek's house? :p

[spydermike72]

Leeleanu Sands Casino!!

[sfisch]

Fish Town is a little spot on the dock area, good smoked fish there.
The Grand Traverse Resort is a really nice place, a bit out of town but down the street from the casino, a little pricey but they do have some specials now and then.

Hope you have fun.
Scott

[Ron_L]

Maybe you can stay with Derek :)

[Rich Parker]

My wife doesn't like to gamble but that fish town sounds pretty good.

Thanks for the ideas!

[Derek]

I agree, Lake Leeland is a grate place to to eat,

Rich send me a pm man!

[Derek]

If you come to my house, we'll do ribs & chicken!

[Rich Parker]

If you come to my house, we'll do ribs & chicken!

I appreciate the offer but don't think brandy is going to think your parents house is a very romantic place for an anniversary dinner. :)

[tearl42]

This is a great place to stay...

Bayshore Resort
833 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 935-4400
Toll Free: (800) 634-4401
Fax: (231) 935-0262

[Derek]

I appreciate the offer but don't think brandy is going to think your parents house is a very romantic place for an anniversary dinner. :)At least let me know when you get here Rich, I would like you to meet the folks at least?

could show you a place you will like to eat in Traverse city.

It's called Apache Trout & grill!

[Spruce-Ridge-Smokers]

It has been a few years since I have been up to Traverse City and figured I would take Brandy for our anniversary next weekend and hit all of the wineries.

We know there is a wine and food festival next weekend but to me that sounds like a bunch of snooty people sitting around talking about art and the worlds economy which doesn't sound relaxing.;)

Any new restaurants or attractions i should see or visit other than Derek's house? :p

Not new, but usually excellent (especially for an anniversary dinner):

Trattoria Stella
Phil's on Front

[Rich Parker]

This is a great place to stay...


All booked up but thanks for the tip

At least let me know when you get here Rich, I would like you to meet the folks at least?

could show you a place you will like to eat in Traverse city.

It's called Apache Trout & grill!

I will meet them in Silver Lake. Thanks for the recommendation on the restaurant.

Not new, but usually excellent (especially for an anniversary dinner):

Trattoria Stella
Phil's on Front


Thanks! I think the wife is going to like the chocolate bar at Phil's on Front.

[Joneser]

Maybe you can stay with Derek :)
Thanks, I just had to clean my monitor! :mad::D

[Derek]

Thanks, I just had to clean my monitor! :mad::DThat was kind of lame.

You know I'm a descent guy!

I'm just a little high strung that's all!

Cheers!

[Shane Holz]

It's nothing to do with you personally Derek, he is looking for a get away with his wife to spend some time. Not to meet new people. Don't take offense but the sugestion was funny as Hell to me as well.

[Derek]

It's nothing to do with you personally Derek, he is looking for a get away with his wife to spend some time. Not to meet new people. Don't take offense but the sugestion was funny as Hell to me as well.No problem Shane.


I wasn't referring to Rich. And it's cool, I do completely understand.

Happy Anniversary Rich & Brandy!

[Rich Parker]

What a fun place to go and relax. The town seems to get busier every time we go. We stopped at a dozen or so wineries and ended up bringing home a couple cases.

Any of you ever tried icewine? Wow....it is really good.

Derek - I seen the culinary school and it is a beautiful building right on the bay. Very impressive. They even had a banner outside that said "Welcome Pile -O- Pork BBQ"

[Derek]

What a fun place to go and relax. The town seems to get busier every time we go. We stopped at a dozen or so wineries and ended up bringing home a couple cases.

Any of you ever tried icewine? Wow....it is really good.

Derek - I seen the culinary school and it is a beautiful building right on the bay. Very impressive. They even had a banner outside that said "Welcome Pile -O- Pork BBQ"LOL, you're too funny Rich.

Glad you guys had a very good time.

Did you go to the winery that's half way into Sutton's Bay off a side road?

If you did, then you were 1 mile away from my house Rich.

"Note to self" Become more friendly, relax a bit.

Maybe some of you guys will actually come over have some Q :)

[Rich Parker]

What was the name of the winery, because we hit quite a few in that area?

[Derek]

I am not sure Rich?

However what I've heard is that Madonna's ( the singer ) Dad's owns it.

I will be more upbeat about wine as soon as I start class next week!
By the way Rich, you're right It's a beautiful place.

That's where I will study until winter time though!

[Rich Parker]

There are 7 wineries in suttons bay. We stopped at shady lane , willow, ciccone, mawby, and another one on 22.

BTW ...there are selling drums for $5 next to culvers.

[spydermike72]

There are 7 wineries in suttons bay. We stopped at shady lane , willow, ciccone, mawby, and another one on 22.

BTW ...there are selling drums for $5 next to culvers.

I would bet ciccone is the one owned by Madonna's father, as that is her real last name...

[Rich Parker]

I would bet ciccone is the one owned by Madonna's father, as that is her real last name...

That is an interesting. We didn't actually sample anything at that winery since they only serve dry wines.

[Derek]

That is an interesting. We didn't actually sample anything at that winery since they only serve dry wines.Just let's say you and you're wife was spitting distance from our house with shady lane winery.

Did you see a green electric car in front of the shady lane winery?

And what does Wine taste like?

I drink whiskey & beer, So I don't know man!

[Shane Holz]

What????????? Are you serious? Not even any Boones Farm or Mad Dog growing up...............:eek: You need to get out and live a little.......:D

[Rich Parker]

That's funny that you live right by there. They had ok wine I think we bought bottle or two.

[crewdawg52]

Just let's say you and you're wife was spitting distance from our house with shady lane winery.

Did you see a green electric car in front of the shady lane winery?

And what does Wine taste like?

I drink whiskey & beer, So I don't know man!

I cant believe you have never had a Boone's Farm "Kountry Kwencher" slushy :eek:

What????????? Are you serious? Not even any Boones Farm or Mad Dog growing up...............:eek: You need to get out and live a little.......:D

AHHHH. A man who knows! Fine wine fermented and aged for 3 hrs, then capped with the finest instruments in the industry. Ready then to be unscrewed and enjoyed at the finest establishments (read car). :D

[michiana mark]

What????????? Are you serious? Not even any Boones Farm or Mad Dog growing up...............:eek: You need to get out and live a little.......:D

Myself, personally in college, was a T J Swan "Stepping Out" on a friday night kind of guy. But after a night of that, there was no need for a sat. night! But on occasion, Philadelphia Whiskey, was a poor substitute for a good sat. night.:confused:

[Derek]

That's funny that you live right by there. They had ok wine I think we bought bottle or two.I know right?

But I am not a wine drinker, I always think wine is for yuppies & High classed people. I am neither. :)

[BruceB]

I know right?

But I am not a wine drinker, I always think wine is for yuppies & High classed people. I am neither. :)

OH, you know Scott Fischer???:D

[Rich Parker]

I know right?

But I am not a wine drinker, I always think wine is for yuppies & High classed people. I am neither. :)

I used to think the same thing but that is only a small group and then there is a group like me that would rather have a Bud Lite but will drink a glass of wine from time to time.

[spydermike72]

I know right?

But I am not a wine drinker, I always think wine is for yuppies & High classed people. I am neither. :)

I think I am a little offended here, my wife is wine connoisseur and I enjoy a glass of red every now and then. It is not good to generalize...

[BruceB]

He was talking about yuppies and high class people Mike, I don't think he had you in mind.:p:D

[spydermike72]

He was talking about yuppies and high class people Mike, I don't think he had you in mind.:p:D

Ooops, sorry about that... :D

[Rich Parker]

Bruce is on a roll today!

[Shane Holz]

Very funny Bruce, I just laughed out loud in the office. Thanks! :D

[SmokinLee]

Nuthin like a vintage "75" Ripple........................:D

[Derek]

I think I am a little offended here, my wife is wine connoisseur and I enjoy a glass of red every now and then. It is not good to generalize...No you are not who I am talking about, and I consider you a friend, and hopefully you do the same for me.

He was talking about yuppies and high class people Mike, I don't think he had you in mind.:p:DDitto, People who are snubby, drives beemers, and those rice burners.

Ooops, sorry about that... :DNo problemo Mike.


By the way Way things been going for me I don't like people very much right now.

[Bill Gailey]

Nothing better with brisket than a good glass of cabernet sauvignon.....but then when you change the menu to pork or chicken I am absolutely a bourbon guy! Right now I have a chicken on the WSM and some good bourbon on some ice in my glass