Pizza’s origins date back to the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, who topped flatbreads with oil and spices. Around the 1700s, it was the Neapolitans who are credited with adding tomatoes, basil, garlic, and cheese. The Italian immigrants who came to America in the 19th century looking for factory work brought the humble cuisine with them when they settled in cities like … [Read more...]

Chelsea, Michigan is a charming southeast Michigan town with a population of just over 5,000. Perhaps you’re just passing through on Route 52 from Ann Arbor to Lansing, the state’s capital city, and you want to grab a quick bite to eat. Maybe you’re in town for a production at the Purple Rose Theater, owned by the Emmy-winning actor, musician, and playwright Jeff Daniels. In … [Read more...]

Tustin, with a long history of agriculture that includes orange, apricot and walnut groves, is also known as the City of Trees. While most of the orchards are gone because of urban growth, a rich history is still alive and well-preserved in several locations throughout the city.  You can also find many fine examples of this heritage in Tustin restaurants. … [Read more...]

Holland, Michigan sits at the crossroads of traditional Europe and modern Michigan. Stop and smell the tulips during the annual Tulip Festival in May, where you can enjoy over six million tulips in full bloom. If you can’t visit in May, you can still participate in other Dutch-themed activities throughout the year, like watching the manufacture of wooden shoes and Delftware, … [Read more...]

A quiet, northern suburb of Milwaukee, Mequon has recently undergone an economic development plan that resulted in a plethora of new, independent, and tasty restaurants in this formerly sleepy Midwestern town. What used to be filled with mostly residential homes is now becoming a hot spot for fun places to eat north of Milwaukee. If you find yourself visiting Wisconsin and … [Read more...]