Charlie Tinker
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Traverse City, MI, United States
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Isabella County Deputies Bring Injured Eagle to Recovery Center
An injured bald eagle may soon have the chance to take to the skies again. That’s after Isabella County deputies responded to a call for help. They managed to find and get the eagle into safe hands. All of this happened near Rosebush and Chippewa Roads. Deputies found it injured and captured it with help from the Wildlife Recovery Association.... → Read More
Isabella County Deputies Bring Injured Eagle to Recovery Center
An injured bald eagle may soon have the chance to take to the skies again. That’s after Isabella County deputies responded to a call for help. They managed to find and get the eagle into safe hands. All of this happened near Rosebush and Chippewa Roads. Deputies found it injured and captured it with help from the Wildlife Recovery Association.... → Read More
BrewVine: Rare Bird Brewpub in Traverse City
We’re spending National Beer Lover’s Day at Rare Bird Brewpub in Traverse City. For tonight’s BrewVine, Charlie Tinker and Erin Malone show us why Rare Bird’s unique selection of craft beers and their community involvement make it the perfect spot to celebrate. Categories: Brewvine FacebookTwitterMoreComments comments → Read More
BrewVine: Aurora Cellars on Leelanau Peninsula
Aurora Cellars is nestled in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula, surrounded by beautiful vines with a capacity to create an array of flavors, sure to please your palette. Taylor Simpson and brother Sam wanted to create a local boutique brand focused on producing high quality small-batch wines, and in 2014, Aurora Cellars was born, with an outpouring of Old... → Read More
Movies with Meg: Jurassic World, Incredibles 2, Tag
Movie guru Meg Weichman’s picks for mid-June: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ It’s been three years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles. When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and... → Read More
Inside the Kitchen: Seven Slot Grille in Reed City
Your favorite comfort foods and all-day breakfast, being served up in one cozy location. They say full seats are the surest sign of success and this place fills up fast! It may the owner’s from scratch approach, the atmosphere (jeep decor is employed throughout) or the convenience, or, potentially, a combination of all three! Either way, go see it for... → Read More
Carving Out a Legacy
More and more, we have an interest in where the things we buy came from. We want to know who made them. That’s now the case with everything from food to furniture. 9 & 10’s Charlie Tinker met up with a local helping to lead that charge with objects you use every single day. “There’s a sense of magic about... → Read More
Charlie & the Chef: Tipsy Bear Bistro's Jambalaya
WHAT YOU NEED: Bell Peppers, sliced Onion, sliced Sausage, cut into segments and then in half Chicken Breast, cubed into bite-size pieces Yellow Rice Blend HOW TO MAKE IT: In a pan with oil, add peppers, onion, sausage and chicken breast and saute until chicken begins to brown and nearly done. Add rice mix (it can be leftover rice)... → Read More
Movies with Meg: Isle of Dogs, The Death of Stalin and Ready Player One
Local cinephile Meg Weichman dishes on what and what not to see in early April! ‘Ready Player One’ is a thrill-ride of a film based on the best-selling novel. This must-see hearkens to the days of 80s arcade glory! ‘The Death of Stalin’ stars Steve Buscemi as the iconic Soviet dictator in a very irreverent parody of his rule. ‘Isle... → Read More
Charlie & the Chef: Pan Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree
Pan Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree 2 beats 2 cups diced cauliflower 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cloves minced garlic 1 minced shallot 2 T butter 1 t salt 2 leafs of Bibb Lettuce 2 T pickled ginger 3 Large Scallops 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch of coconut chai flax seeds Method: Wrap beats... → Read More
Inside the Kitchen: Torch Lake Cafe in Eastport
Locally-sourced products, menu items made entirely from scratch in-house and a selection of dishes to suit most any palate: Torch Lake Cafe has what you’re looking for and only steps away from the clear, fresh-water paradise from which it borrowed its name. Add its daily features to the equation and you have something truly unique. While something in Torch Lake’s... → Read More
Movies with Meg: Tomb Raider, Pacific Rim Uprising and Love, Simon
Local movie expert Meg Weichman is in with her pics for late March: Tomb Raider is a reboot of one of the most popular action franchises of all-time and sure to give you a thirst for adventure! Love, Simon focuses on a number of cultural issues including the process of coming-out and coming of age. LGBTQ audiences may especially identify... → Read More
Inside the Kitchen: Apache Trout Grill in Traverse City
There’s something about a great view paired with great food and Apache Trout Grill has both in abundance! Its awe-inspiring four-season view has held diners spell-bound since the mid-90s, until the food arrives and steals the show! Apache’s classic American menu features hit after hit, from its specialty seafood to decadent filet mignon. Pair that with its expansive selection of... → Read More
Charlie & the Chef: Alaskan Halibut, Risotto
Alaskan Halibut Fillets, Risotto From the chef of the Apache Trout Grill in Traverse City to your kitchen table, this recipe is something fun you can try at home. This recipe for Alaskan Halibut Fillets, risotto and the lemon beurre blanc that goes on top makes for a fun new dinner choice. Alaskan Halibut Fillets and Risotto Ingredients: Two 7... → Read More
Inside the Kitchen: Camp Newaygo
An unlikely location for some of Northern Michigan’s finest cuisine, the woods of Newaygo County, yet, nonetheless, there it is, waiting for you at Camp Newaygo. The rustic environs belie what you’ll find inside, courtesy of the non-profit’s culinary partner, Ridge Specialties. From sizzling, salt of the Earth seafood to beautifully braised beef, all await you inside the near 100... → Read More
Charlie & the Chef: DIY Dinner for Your Valentine
Chef Myles Anton, of The Franklin and Trattoria Stella, both in Traverse City, paid Heritage House a visit with an array of gorgeous ingredients to work into your Valentine’s Day meal prep. Salmon “in Cartoccio” 1 lb salmon filet, deboned, skin-on 3 Tablespoons nice olive oil pinch salt & pepper 24×16 in sheet of foil 1 oz toasted herb... → Read More
BrewVine: Petoskey Brewing Company
Petoskey Brewing Company’s name has been around a long time — since 1898, when its now iconic building was brand new. They brewed beer until a few years before Emmet County went dry during prohibition. When Petoskey Brewing reopened in 2012 — a central focus was to preserve the history and inject the same passion into every modern day batch.... → Read More
Inside the Kitchen: M-55 Pour House in Houghton Lake
Nestled along M-55 in Houghton Lake sits a little pub that’s serving up some big flavors. From burgers and fries (not your typical pub grub) to smoked brisket and tangy bourbon barbecue, this place knows how to put a personal spin on all of the favorites. The mac and cheese, cream based featuring a secret blend of cheeses, tossed with... → Read More
4 Questions at Four: Gov. Rick Snyder
Our Charlie Tinker sat down with Governor Rick Snyder in his Lansing offices to ask him four questions at four. These were his responses. Charlie: “One Tough Nerd, who came up with it and are you still?” Gov. Snyder: “I am. I’m a proud nerd. Actually this came up about how i went to school because I got my Bachelor’s... → Read More
Inside the Kitchen: The Kitchen in Traverse City
If compromising were easy, in most cases, we’d have no problem agreeing or finding common ground… However, that’s not the case and in most cases, we don’t! In terms of what’s for dinner, however, there is no need to settle, even if you’re tight on time, as we discovered Inside the Kitchen… of The Kitchen! Aside from the deli case... → Read More