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Bradley’s Pub & Grille (at Interlochen Golf Course)

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Bradley’s Pub & Grille at Interlochen Golf Course serves lunch and dinner year-round. The menu features a full range of smoked and BBQ foods, as well as local food selections. Enjoy the full bar, local beers and craft cocktails, while sitting just feet from the course. Entertainment and live music throughout the season.

Executive Chef, Casey Love

It’s no wonder that the first thing we had to purchase for our new Executive Chef, Casey Love, was a smoker! Although not a northern Michigan native (he spent serious time in Florida), the lumberjack spirit is strong in this one. With over a decade in the food world, including recently at Poppycock’s, we’ll let his words tell his cooking philosophy:

“Some days here in northern Michigan I get the eerie sense that I was born a hundred years too late. I’d love to be cooking bacon in a cast-iron pan over a campfire, back when they were still logging this area. Another day I could see myself drinking too much whiskey in the drift boat while trying to keep my fingers from freezing as I miss my first (and most likely only) bite of the day. In life, as in my kitchen, I get enveloped in the details — lost sometimes, when I’ve found something I really love. The sound of a warm guitar. The smell of burning hickory. The taste of a good bourbon. And then my cell phone rings. Yep. Over a hundred years too late.”

These days, you’ll find Casey smoking and grilling prime cuts of meat, fresh seafood and more at Bradley’s. Stop by to taste the history.

Valeria Thomas

When we started building Bradley’s we knew our Food & Beverage Manager had to be a superhero. We needed someone to handle hiring and scheduling, a person who could select all our beer and wine, just the right person to book the fabulous live entertainment and so much more. But what mere mortal could do all that – and do it with a smile?

Introducing Valeria Thomas!

Val came to Traverse City with intentions of being a nurse – but found that her true love was northern Michigan and the food and beverages that make this region so special. With 25 years of restaurant experience, she’s probably served you dinner or a drink – and done it with a smile.

When she’s not at work (which these days isn’t often!) you’ll find her with her Dad or teenage children enjoying hikes, books and laughter. When she is at Bradley’s, she’s infusing vodka, creating craft cocktails and serving as team leader, main cheerleader and mother hen.

Bradley’s Pub & Grille
Interlochen Golf Course
10586 US – 31
Interlochen, MI 49643
231-275-6401

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June 6, 2007 |

Crystal Mountain Dining Featuring The Thistle Pub & Grille

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Casual Fine Dining In Benzie CountyThe Thistle Pub & Grille is Crystal’s most elegant dining. Its Celtic-inspired ambience and northern Michigan accents are home to signature appetizers, authentic dinner entrées and dessert dishes, as well as a full bar featuring Scottish ales and flavored martinis.

Great for families, the Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar features a variety of appetizers, entrées, desserts, beers, and margaritas!

The Little Betsie Bistro & Grocery is the perfect place for a quick bite when hunger hits! Choose from pizza, subs, salads, beverages, snacks, and more. Enjoy in-room or take-out.

CRYSTAL CUISINE DELIVERED
Spend less time cooking and more time connecting! We now offer in-room meal delivery. Enjoy delicious cuisine cooked from scratch and ready to reheat. View Menu
To order call 800.968.7686 ext. 6070

CURRENT DINING HOURS
Hours of operation vary. For current dining hours, view This Week At Crystal or call our Dining Hotline at (800) 968-7686 ext. 6040.

SMOKE-FREE!
Crystal Mountain is proud to be a smoke-free resort. All buildings including our restaurants and bars are smoke-free.

THISTLE PUB & GRILLE

Open year round for lunch and dinner daily. Currently serving breakfast daily due to the Wild Tomato closure.

The Thistle Pub & Grille offers a unique menu that changes from season to season. Savor our steaks, fish, king-sized salads, or try one of our weekly features. Our Peak Performance menu offers an assortment of great tasting items for a healthier balanced life. Full children’s menu available too. Located in Kinlochen.

Reservations are recommended for dinner. 800.968.7686 ext. 5100.

Thirsty? The Thistle Pub & Grille has that covered too. From a wide array of international and locally brewed craft beers on draft to several single-malt scotches, your thirst will inevitably be quenched.

Thistle Pub & Grille Menus

Breakfast Menu (served 8am-11am)
Lunch Menu (served 11am-5pm)
Dinner Menu (served 5pm-close)
Wine List
Dessert Menu
Kids Menu

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May 10, 2006 |

The Fusion Restaurant – Frankfort

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Va and Bobbiesee serve Pan-Asian cuisine married with American flair. Their cutting edge techniques will make even old favorites new again. Come get a 5-star experience in this sexy, waterfront restaurant. The Fusion boasts of Michigan’s largest sake list, most innovative small plates, decadent dessert bar, and coolest clientele.

Everything we do at The Fusion is designed around the idea of using the freshest ingredients, perfectly blended, and fanatically prepared from “scratch.” From hand-cut meat and poultry and to daily braised shanks to hand-made dumplings and hand-crafted desserts, one taste and you’ll understand everything you need to know about The Fusion.

Here at The Fusion Restaurant, we build on four main principles (we call them “The 4 F’s To Success”):

FRESH preparation of all our foods
FLAVORFUL & original cooking of our foods
FRIENDLY & knowledgeable staff, ready to serve
FUN dining environment & experience for our customers

Let us put the FRESH, FLAVORFUL, & FUN part of eating back into your life.

The Fusion
300 Main Street
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-4114

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May 6, 2006 |

Rock’s Landing – Crystal Lake

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Rock's Landing - Crystal LakeIntimate dining on the shores of Crystal Lake

Rocks Landing started life as a snack bar for Chimney Corners Resort. Once called the Beach Dining Room, it was built in the 50’s by Jim Rogers Sr., and offered breakfast and lunch for both resort guests and the public before closing down in 2014. The space was used as a “clubhouse” for guests, but owners Jim & Mary Rogers and resort chef Steve Tebo knew it could be so much more. With water literally lapping inches away from the deck and incredible views, this was an unparalleled opportunity to offer guests a truly memorable dining experience as the only Crystal Lake waterfront restaurant.

Steve, along with wife Kristin, and partnered with sister Julie Tebo and her husband, Paul Danes, envisioned creating a unique space with an eclectic and interesting dinner menu. Working in tandem with building owners Jim & Mary Rogers, the space was renovated with a modern kitchen and urban touches, while retaining the vintage character of the building. The deck space was enlarged and partially enclosed to encourage three season dining, as well as open air seating for sunny days. Named for the Roger’s men (nickname: “Rock”), Rocks Landing is both an homage to the man who built the space, and as a symbol of our commitment to friends, the community and our northern Michigan lifestyle.

Executive Chef Joe Meyers brings his culinary experience from Portland, Oregon to blend with Tebo’s passion for local, sustainable foods to create flavorful dishes with a myriad of ethnic influences. Shareable, smaller plates of seafood, fresh vegetables and “tapas” like entrées pair with a small, thoughtful wine list as well as several Michigan craft beers. Open Tuesday through Sunday, Mondays are reserved for the traditional Chimney Corners Resort picnic BBQ on the Rocks Landing lawn. Reservations are recommended. Open seasonally, May through October.

Rock’s Landing – Crystal Lake
1577 Crystal Dr
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-399-0158

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April 29, 2006 |

The Hotel Frankfort

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Hotel FrankfortCentered in Frankfort’s historic Main Street, just two blocks from one of the most picturesque beaches of Lake Michigan, sits the historic Hotel Frankfort. Our 83 year old boutique hotel boasts 17 guest rooms, all with private baths, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning units and each decorated with a unique theme. Our larger suites feature whirlpool tubs or sauna, two-story rooms, and even a fireplace – perfect for your spectacular Northern Michigan getaway!

Feel like dining in? We have a full scale restaurant, dining room and bar along with corporate conference facilities, with gourmet catered meals available for gatherings of up to 200.

Come let us serve you in style and experience all Northern Michigan has to offer. From biking, to fishing our famous Salmon runs, snow skiing, sailing, or experiencing a great meal at one of our many unique restaurants, or even just watching a gorgeous sunset – Frankfort is the perfect place to explore! Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be charmed by The Hotel Frankfort’s blend of old world graciousness, modern-day amenities and peerless personalized service.

The Hotel Frankfort
231 Main St.
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-8090

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April 28, 2006 |

Coho Cafe – Frankfort

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Elegant dishes served in a relaxing atmosphere. Coho has a covered deck over-looking Betsie Bay, in addition to indoor seating.

We feature locally sourced, creative dishes (including emu. walleye, rabbit, and venison…), and a great variety of fresh fish and seafood. Serving spirits, fine wine, and Michigan beer.

Seasonal restaurant open from May to October. Dinner 7 nights a week, plus lunch in July and August.

Come visit us in the heart of Frankfort.

Coho Cafe – Frankfort
320 Main Street
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-6053

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April 26, 2006 |

Dinghy’s Restaurant and Bar – Frankfort

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After 19 years Dinghy’s has established itself as one of the best local eateries Up North. Steve Christian has been owner of Dinghy’s for the past 14 years. Customers come from far and wide to enjoy the experience at Dinghy’s. Formerly Baker’s Bar – for 40 years – Dinghy’s is a landmark in Downtown Frankfort, in beautiful Benzie County , Michigan.

We pride ourselves on serving high quality and great tasting menu items made from the freshest ingredients, obtained from local sources when available. Dinghy’s has become famous for the meats that we cook in our own smoker using local hardwoods. In the early years we began serving only ribs and pulled pork bar-b-que sandwiches from our smoker. Over the last few years we have added bar-b-que chicken, huge turkey legs, and brisket served as an entree or as a French dip sandwich. This year, we introduced our newest menu item from our in-house smoker: chicken wings.

Meal after meal, we can promise you consistently great food at a reasonable price. We are also confident that we have the best staff in the area. All of our servers are well experienced and possess the knack for making everyone feel like members of the Dinghy’s extended family. They love what they do, and it shows.

The nautical theme of the restaurant highlights the history of the ferry boat fleet that steamed out of Frankfort harbor. The old car ferry signs that hang from the ceiling mark the days when those great ships sailed between the harbors of Michigan , Illinois and Wisconsin . Stained glass over the entry windows add to the nautical theme.

Several old maritime maps and photos adorn the walls, along with fish mounts that call attention to Frankfort ‘s Charter fishing fleet and the quality outdoor experience that abounds in Benzie County . Behind the bar hangs the World Record Brown Trout caught on a 10 lb. line right across the street in Betsie Lake .

Dinghy’s Restaurant and Bar
415 Main Street
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-4702

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April 25, 2006 |

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