We Undercover Divas were driving up north from the Metro Detroit area and stopped at the AuSable River Restaurant in downtown Mio, Michigan, (on M-33) for a quick lunch. This was not one of our wisest decisions. The outside of the Restaurant is quite pleasant, it…
The Iron Kettle in Lewiston, MI, and Sunflower Farms – REVIEW
Lewiston is a small town, located in the northeast area of lower Michigan. The town was named after Lewis Jenson of the M.H. Lumber company, in 1891. The lumber boom ended shortly thereafter but logging continues in the area. It is being done very selectively, to…
Lewiston Lodge, Lewiston MI, Restaurant REVIEW
The Undercover Divas wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so we took a ride to northern lower-Michigan and decided to swing by one of our favorite places for year-round dining. We stopped by the Lewiston Lodge, which has on the…
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Redwood Steakhouse and Saloon, Lewiston, Michigan – REVIEW
Over the river and through the woods, in search of … a turkey roasting in the oven, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, veggies, the smell of cloves and cinnamon, and lots of pumpkin pie. The DIVAS traveled to our favorite Thanksgiving gathering, to be with friends and…
El-Bo Inn, Atlanta, MI, Review
It was time for The Undercover Divas to take a road trip to northern Michigan, the heart of Elk Country! We traveled north on I-75 to our destination, the El-Bo Inn. We were north of downtown Atlanta, and about 35 minutes south of the Mackinac Bridge,…
Up North – Michigan
Metro Detroit residents for generations have taken advantage of the state’s rich natural beauty by partaking in the ritual of going “up north”. Most Americans would say “going to the country” or “getting out of the city” but, our state’s geography lends itself to an almost…
Sugar Bowl Restaurant and Call of the Wild Museum, Gaylord, MI – REVIEW
Field trips to Northern Lower Michigan are always fun. The Undercover Divas love to travel to areas where the air is clean, fresh, and smells of a pine forest. So on a recent trip, we visited the Alpine Village of Gaylord, Michigan. We stopped at the…
JJ’s Steak and Pizza House, Shipwreck Tours and The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Visitor’s Center, Alpena, MI – REVIEW
Alpena, Michigan, always surprises us with their vast selection of intriguing dining establishments. The Undercover Divas noticed a bustling restaurant in a stone building called JJ’s Steak and Pizza House, and wandered inside. What we found was a busy, but still comfortable setting with families and…
Turkey Roost Restaurant in Kawkawlin, MI, and Judy’s Famous Pies — REVIEW
The Undercover Divas were approached by friends to try one of their favorite restaurants, and we did!! The Turkey Roost restaurant is located in northern lower Michigan and is a landmark stop for most everyone passing through. The large pink building is located off Exit 164…