Patty Lanoue Stearns

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Fresh Picks

Upscale grocers and gourmet delis maximize your water time

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This hidden gem in Palmer Park is what makes Detroit so hip.

Tucked away from the seduction of Odawa's slots, Sage serves more than a memorable meal.

At Aerie, the Grand Traverse Resort’s renamed and revamped gem, the cuisine is as good as the view.

An odd encounter with the ultraconservative blabber.

Seventy-Two Hours in the City of Light

Milky leaves warm, lasting memories for a devoted fan

The definitive guide to cooking with cherries.

This mid-island, Alpen-themed eatery also boasts a bowling alley.