The Most Beautiful Video That Shows Why You Should Come To Leelanau County
Restaurant:
This is dine in-take out casual family atmosphere. Spring Summer and Fall outdoor seating. So many different versions of your favorite burger, hand cut fresh French fries, homemade soups, Wraps, salads, hot dogs, chicken and deli style sandwiches. And there are veggie burgers and gluten free buns. Loved the food, enjoyed the relaxed dining and the service is great. They really care that you are happy coming to visit them. Give them a try.
REAL ESTATE UPDATE:
Prices still good. Interest rates excellent. No one in our industry wants to see any more real estate bubbles. Things are going smoothly and selling very well as long as property is correctly priced.
SOLD:
5056 Karlin Road Interlochen $450,000. MLS 1746529
4285 Laskey Trail Cedar $435,000. MLS 1749823
538 South lake Leelanau Drive $340,000. MLS 1748346
7957 S Shoreside Dr, Traverse City $252,500.
PENDING so far this month:
461 Twin Pines North Lake Leelanau $325,000 MLS 1776328
Sugarloaf Townhouse Dr. Unit J1 $69,900 MLS 1774975
Schomberg Road Vacant 18+ acres $59,000. MLS1776215
NETFLIX:
SHE DONE HIM WRONG Mae West and Cary Grant in 1933 saucy, naughty comedy before censorship started. Ms. West plays a cabaret singer who juggles lots of men including a young gorgeous Cary.This is a classic comedy of the 1930’s 4 out of 5 stars.
BOARDING HOUSE BLUES stars Moms (Jackie) Mabley. Moms was one of the best comedians that ever lived. Funny beyond anything you have heard lately from any woman. As a black comedian in the 40’s and 50’s she had to climb a tall ladder to success. Believe me; everyone thought she was a stitch. She could get away with so many things that no one else dared do during that time period. I really remember her in the 60’s when she was older. She was a regular on Johnny Carson’s Show. Moms make this film into a vaudeville show, so they could highlight lots of talent. You will have fun with this. 3 out of 5 stars. By the way, HBO is doing a whole show about Moms this year. It was a big hit at the Toronto Film Festival and Tribeca Festival in New York. Look out for that bombshell program.
56 UP. Since 1964 director Michael Apted has filmed this documentary about a group of Brits since they were 7 years old. Every 7 years he does a new documentary following each of them and discussing how their lives are proceeding. These documentaries are considered some of the most brilliant and interesting of all time. 4 out of 5 stars for me.
THE ENGLISH TEACHER WITH JULIANNE MOORE Moore is excellent as a middle age teacher looking for love and excitement in her quiet life. This film was one of the audience favorite films during the TCFF. 3.5 out of 5.
Recipe for October Fun Parties:
From Giada De laurentiis Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ t baking soda, ½ t fine salt, ¼ t ground allspice, ¾ cup raw sugar plus more for sprinkling, ½ cup canned pumpkin puree, 1/3 c vegetable oil, 1 T pure maple syrup, 1 t vanilla extract, ½ c raisins or dried cherries whatever you have on hand. Directions: Put oven rack in the center of the oven and pre heat to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In medium bowl, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice. Stir and blend well. In large bowl combine the sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, syrup, and vanilla and Wisk to blend. Using a flexible spatula, gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture. Then stir in the raisins or cherries. For each cookie, drop 1 generous Tablespoon of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the mounds 1 inch apart( or use a min ice cream scoop) Using moistened fingertips, flatten each mound to a 2 inch diameter round. Sprinkle each cookie with a bit of raw sugar. Bake them until brown and a bit firm to the touch, 17 to 29 minutes. But do not overcook them. Using a metal spatula, transfer the cookies to a rack and cool completely.
Now Playing at the State Theater (Website)
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - A MODERN DAY SETTING FOR THE ORIGINAL SHAKESPERIAN PLAY. It has interesting film techniques and it is filmed in black and white. Staring Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof and Nathan Fillion. This is a domestic comedy directed by Joss Whedon
THE BAY THEATRE IN SUTTONS BAY
(MAIN STREET); 214 St Joseph PHONE IS 231-271-3772
I love the new screen, projector and sound at The Bay. If you love film please join the Bay Film Series during the winter spring season. Contact Denise at 231-271-5800 to sign up.Click Here to access the THE BAY website
NOW PLAYING AT THE BAY:
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ..... See Above
Coming soon the bay:
KON TIKI (OCT 6-8) This Norwegian film center character is Thor Heyerdahl who proved that the Peruvian natives could successfully take a balsa wood raft 5000 miles to the Polynesian Islands. He had 6 men on that raft. This is a true story and one of the best adventure stories you ever saw. I saw it during the TCFF on the big screen and it blew me away. I was so thrilled with the entire film it brought tears to my eyes. The photography, the sound, the script, the actors, everything was superb! Be sure and get to The Bay in Suttons Bay when this arrives. 5 out of 5
Click Here to access the Traverse City Official Website
Click Here to access the Metropolitan Opera Live at The State Official Website
Click here to access the City Opera House 106 E. Front Street Traverse City .Phone 231-941-8082
Click Here to access Interlochen Center For the Art Official Website
Open every Saturday morning from 9-1pm is the Suttons Bay Farm Market in the 4th Street Hanson’s Plaza. Sunday is the Lake Leelanau Farmers Market at the Larkin Insurance Plaza. Click Here to access Leelanau Farmers Market Website
There are so many wonderful properties for you to buy in Leelanau County. You are never more than 5 miles from a body of water to look at and take a swim or a trip on your boat. Please call me or text me at 231-218-7653 from 8 am to 9pm. Of course, email me at judy@judylevin.com I look forward to assisting you with your goals and dreams. Thanks, Judy
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August 2013: Northport Connection
LEELANAU PIES AND PASTRY corner of M-204 and South Lake Leelanau Drive Lake Leelanau, 49653 Phone 231-256-0115
DENNOS MUSEUM:
Run not walk to visit the Dancing, Feathers, Shameless Exhibitionism of The Birds Of Paradise. A Premier National Geographic Hands-On Exhibit at the Dennos until 9/22/13. I was in Papua New Guinea and saw the 39 species, they were so spectacular. I am not a bird watching person, but I was really impressed. Adults $10.00 Children $5.00 Dennos Museum at Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E Front Street Traverse City Phone 231-995-1055 Hours 10am to 5pm Click here for more information
NetFlix
BIG FISH Directed by the fabulous Tim Burton. A reporter attempts to learn about his dying father by finding out the truth about his Dad’s lifetime of outrageous tall tales. Extremely well done, part fantasy (Burton style) with a great message. I loved it. 4.5 out of 5 stars
RECIPES OF THE MONTH:
by Mark Bittman in the New York Times
ARMENIAN SALAD AND BABY BACK RIB KEBABS 4 ripe chopped tomatoes 4 Persian cucumbers (substitute English cukes) ½ small chopped white onion 2 T chopped basil (green or purple) 1 T chopped cilantro ½ t dried mint ½ t crushed red pepper powder ½ t salt 2 T lemon juice 1 T evoo (extra virgin olive oil) Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss. 4 servings
RIBS 2 ½ lbs. baby back ribs 1 sliced white onion 1 t paprika ½ t crushed red chili powder 1 t salt ½ t black pepper ¼ Cevoo
Cut ribs into individual pieces. Put them in a plastic resalable bag and add all the rest ingredients, Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Leave out on the counter for one hour to bring to room temperature. Once the meat is finished marinating, discard the onions or grill/sauté them instead. Thread the ribs onto metal skewers, orient the ribs so the undersides Are facing the same direction. ( the ribs should look like frowns) Pierce the meat with the skewers either right above or below the bone, and run the skewer through to the other side.Leave a little space between each ribs so they brown all over. Grill the ribs slowly and baste with the marinade as you go. 15 to 20 minutes. You can roast these in the oven slowly at 300 degrees until they are brown. 4 servings
STATE THEATRE - TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL
I am sponsoring DANCING GIRL at the State on Saturday August 3rd at 9:00AM
A South Korean romantic comedy follows a housewife who puts her lifelong fantasy on hold becoming a pop star to raise her child while her husband builds his career as a lawyer. Fate is on her side and a chance encounter gives her an opportunity to relive her childhood dream late in life by auditioning for an American Idol-style show.
Looking forward to the 9th TCFF, 150 films, panels, classes and the new Bijou By The Bay theatre. We stopped by during construction to visit with General Contractor, Thom Darga, and had a fun visit. It was all about last minute stress getting the C of O and keeping everything perfect. It is looking wonderful and it will be even better when we raise enough money to have a new sparkling brilliantly lit marque over the Bijou (just like the State Theatre sign)
Click here to access the State Theatre website
Click Here to access the Traverse City Film Festival website
THE BAY THEATRE IN SUTTONS BAY (MAIN STREET); 214 St Joseph PHONE IS 231-271-3772
Currently playing: THE HEAT WITH SANDRA BULLOOCK AND MELISSA MCCARTHY...FUNNY!!!!!! The audience laughed out loud so many times. There was one boss joke that I laughed for 5 minutes straight. This lady cop story was my comedy fix of the summer. Bullock is the FBI agent and McCarthy is the local cop who knows her neighborhood. This film just takes you away.
I love the new screen, projector and sound at The Bay. If you love film please join the Bay Film Series during the winter spring season. Contact Denise at 231-271-5800 to sign up. Click Here to access the THE BAY website
COMING SOON AT THE BAY...
LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER This is the biopic of a butler at the White House for 30 years from director Lee Daniels starring Forest Whitaker, Terrace Howard, Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, John Cusack and Alan Rickman DO NOT MISS THIS FILM
UNFINISHED SONG Stars Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Eccleston, Gemma Arterton, Terence Stamp. A funny up lifting story about an old soul perfectly content in his dull routine until his beloved wife introduces him to a local spirited singing group.
THE WAY WAY BACK has some of the cast of Little Miss Sunshine. Toni Colette and Steve Carell. Check the trailer on this film.
Click Here to access the Traverse City Official Website
Click Here to access the Metropolitan Opera Live at The State Official Website
Click here to access the City Opera House 106 E. Front Street Traverse City .Phone 231-941-8082
Click Here to access Interlochen Center For the Art Official Website
Open every Saturday morning from 9-1pm is the Suttons Bay Farm Market in the 4th Street Hanson’s Plaza. Sunday is the Lake Leelanau Farmers Market at the Larkin Insurance Plaza. Click Here to access Leelanau Farmers Market Website
There are so many wonderful properties for you to buy in Leelanau County. You are never more than 5 miles from a body of water to look at and take a swim or a trip on your boat. Please call me or text me at 231-218-7653 from 8 am to 9pm. Of course, email me at judy@judylevin.comjudy@judylevin.com I look forward to assisting you with your goals and dreams. Thanks, Judy
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10 REASONS WHY I AM GRATEFUL TO BE LIVING IN LEELANAU COUNTY
Run not walk to visit the Dancing, Feathers, Shameless Exhibitionism of The Birds Of Paradise. A Premier National Geographic Hands-On Exhibit at the Dennos until 9/22/13. I was in Papua New Guinea and saw the 39 species, they were so spectacular. I am not a bird watching person, but I was really impressed. Adults $10.00 Children $5.00 Dennos Museum at Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E Front Street Traverse City Phone 231-995-1055 Hours 10am to 5pm Click here for more information
NetFlix
BIG FISH Directed by the fabulous Tim Burton. A reporter attempts to learn about his dying father by finding out the truth about his Dad’s lifetime of outrageous tall tales. Extremely well done, part fantasy (Burton style) with a great message. I loved it. 4.5 out of 5 stars
LIBERAL ARTS
This is an upbeat Indie comedy. A speaking engagement brings 35 year old
Jesse back to his Alma Mater. He meets a sophomore, named Zibby who
changes his life in many ways.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
ARMENIAN SALAD AND BABY BACK RIB KEBABS 4 ripe chopped tomatoes 4 Persian cucumbers (substitute English cukes) ½ small chopped white onion 2 T chopped basil (green or purple) 1 T chopped cilantro ½ t dried mint ½ t crushed red pepper powder ½ t salt 2 T lemon juice 1 T evoo (extra virgin olive oil) Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss. 4 servings
RIBS 2 ½ lbs. baby back ribs 1 sliced white onion 1 t paprika ½ t crushed red chili powder 1 t salt ½ t black pepper ¼ Cevoo
Cut ribs into individual pieces. Put them in a plastic resalable bag and add all the rest ingredients, Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Leave out on the counter for one hour to bring to room temperature. Once the meat is finished marinating, discard the onions or grill/sauté them instead. Thread the ribs onto metal skewers, orient the ribs so the undersides Are facing the same direction. ( the ribs should look like frowns) Pierce the meat with the skewers either right above or below the bone, and run the skewer through to the other side.Leave a little space between each ribs so they brown all over. Grill the ribs slowly and baste with the marinade as you go. 15 to 20 minutes. You can roast these in the oven slowly at 300 degrees until they are brown. 4 servings
STATE THEATRE - TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL
I am sponsoring DANCING GIRL at the State on Saturday August 3rd at 9:00AM
A South Korean romantic comedy follows a housewife who puts her lifelong fantasy on hold becoming a pop star to raise her child while her husband builds his career as a lawyer. Fate is on her side and a chance encounter gives her an opportunity to relive her childhood dream late in life by auditioning for an American Idol-style show.
Looking forward to the 9th TCFF, 150 films, panels, classes and the new Bijou By The Bay theatre. We stopped by during construction to visit with General Contractor, Thom Darga, and had a fun visit. It was all about last minute stress getting the C of O and keeping everything perfect. It is looking wonderful and it will be even better when we raise enough money to have a new sparkling brilliantly lit marque over the Bijou (just like the State Theatre sign)
Click here to access the State Theatre website
Click Here to access the Traverse City Film Festival website
THE BAY THEATRE IN SUTTONS BAY (MAIN STREET); 214 St Joseph PHONE IS 231-271-3772
Currently playing: THE HEAT WITH SANDRA BULLOOCK AND MELISSA MCCARTHY...FUNNY!!!!!! The audience laughed out loud so many times. There was one boss joke that I laughed for 5 minutes straight. This lady cop story was my comedy fix of the summer. Bullock is the FBI agent and McCarthy is the local cop who knows her neighborhood. This film just takes you away.
I love the new screen, projector and sound at The Bay. If you love film please join the Bay Film Series during the winter spring season. Contact Denise at 231-271-5800 to sign up. Click Here to access the THE BAY website
COMING SOON AT THE BAY...
LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER This is the biopic of a butler at the White House for 30 years from director Lee Daniels starring Forest Whitaker, Terrace Howard, Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, John Cusack and Alan Rickman DO NOT MISS THIS FILM
UNFINISHED SONG Stars Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Eccleston, Gemma Arterton, Terence Stamp. A funny up lifting story about an old soul perfectly content in his dull routine until his beloved wife introduces him to a local spirited singing group.
THE WAY WAY BACK has some of the cast of Little Miss Sunshine. Toni Colette and Steve Carell. Check the trailer on this film.
Click Here to access the Traverse City Official Website
Click Here to access the Metropolitan Opera Live at The State Official Website
Click here to access the City Opera House 106 E. Front Street Traverse City .Phone 231-941-8082
Click Here to access Interlochen Center For the Art Official Website
Open every Saturday morning from 9-1pm is the Suttons Bay Farm Market in the 4th Street Hanson’s Plaza. Sunday is the Lake Leelanau Farmers Market at the Larkin Insurance Plaza. Click Here to access Leelanau Farmers Market Website
There are so many wonderful properties for you to buy in Leelanau County. You are never more than 5 miles from a body of water to look at and take a swim or a trip on your boat. Please call me or text me at 231-218-7653 from 8 am to 9pm. Of course, email me at judy@judylevin.comjudy@judylevin.com I look forward to assisting you with your goals and dreams. Thanks, Judy
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10 REASONS WHY I AM GRATEFUL TO BE LIVING IN LEELANAU COUNTY
1. THE FINEST PEOPLE LIVE HERE.
2. THE MOST GORGEOUS SCENIC BEAUTY
3. LIVING CLOSE TO THE LAND WITH GREAT FARMERS
4. THE INDIVIDUAL CHARMING VILLAGES
5. SEEING THE UNIVERSE @ SLEEPING BEAR LAKE-SHORE AT
MIDNIGHT.
6. M-22 WINE TOUR
7. SIT AT LELAND
HARBOR WITH SMOKED FISH,
CHEESE & WINE
8. MY HUSBAND SHEL AND MY FAMILY LOVE BEING HERE.
9. LOVING MY 20 YEAR CAREER AS A COLDWELL BANKER REALTOR
10.I CAN THANK ALL OF THE GOOD PEOPLE THAT I HAVE WORKED
WITH.
April 2013
LEELANAU COUNTY FIRST QUARTER REAL ESTATE SALES STATS
Let's examine the statistics for all Leelanau County properties sold for the first three months of 2013.
- There were 242 properties listed and 85 sold which is 35.12% sell through.
- The average list price sold was $264,809, the average sold price was $245,660 and the Sale Price/List Price Ratio was 92.77%.
- Average days on the market was 231 days.
- The average list price of properties that remain unsold is $386,263.00.
(These stats are only for Leelanau County from the TAAR website for members).
REAL ESTATE IS BACK NOW!
REAL ESTATE IS BACK NOW!
It's a great time to get your property on the market and I would be
delighted to give you a free market analysis. Shoot me an email or give
me a call.
If you are looking for that wonderful
UpNorth property
please contact me in advance, I will do a complete search, send it to
you and then when you are ready we can make an appointment. We are getting a thaw and the sun has been shining, so we are feeling spring in the air.
RESTAURANT :
FRENCHIE'S FAMOUS 619 Randolph Street Traverse City.Ph 231-944-1228 Hours M-Sat.8AM to 3PM Sun. 10 to 3PM
FRENCHIE'S FAMOUS 619 Randolph Street Traverse City.Ph 231-944-1228 Hours M-Sat.8AM to 3PM Sun. 10 to 3PM
If you are at the Bay and
make a turn on Division, turn left at the old Clark station which is
Randolph and Frenchie's is on your right. Excellent breakfast and lunch
menu. Limited size of choices but what you get is terrific. A fantastic
pastrami sandwich. He cures the meat himself. This is a very small
restaurant and if you are looking for a Bubba style place for burgers
this is not it. Everything is good plus great coffee au lait. Even Chef
Batali says Frenchie's is in his top nine places to eat anywhere. The
service attitude is more like the soup Nazi from Jerry Seinfeld's TV
show. So go there for the food and just wing it.Click here for more information
Current Pending Sales
- Pending Sale: 2998 S. Center Highway -Traverse City, MI
- Pending Sale: 4582 S. Ski View Circle - Cedar, MI
- Pending Sale: 3885 Lee Point Road - Suttons Bay, MI
New Listing:
4440 S. John Henry Drive - Suttons Bay, MI - MLS 1743346
Beautiful Bay Views! Admire Leelanau County
fabulous panoramic Bay views from this 3.305 SF home nestles on 5
acres. Offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dramatic great room with gas
fireplace for romance, comfortable sun/family room, master suite with
walk in closet for your wardrobe, linen closet, dual sinks, gracious
dining room, huge cook-friendly eat in kitchen with computer area,
double ovens, microwave,garbage disposal, electric oven, dishwasher,
French door refrigerator, built in hutch,granite counters and work
island for kitchen prep. Great Room, Dining, Kitchen,Master Suite, and
Guest Quarters all have incredible bay views. Laundry includes front
loader washer and dryer. Water softner and reverse osmosis removes the
salt from the water after it is softened. Master suite has deck to enjoy
your morning coffee with luxury bath..Guest quarter or Mother In Law
Suite has walk in private enterance through the gazebo.Enjoy the light,
bright and airy atmosphere. There are custom blinds, sliding door walls,
patio, lovely garden with sprinkler system and the majority of the land
has been left natural for low maintenance. House garage has workshop
and detached garage has lots of storage area. Heats with natural gas and
air conditioned and has one year Home Warranty paid by the sellers.
Plus there are two additional storage sheds for your extras. A Wonderful
Life with magnificent Bay Views, enjoy this 4 bedroom, three baths,
3,305 SF home nestled on 5 acres of private woods in a small subdivision
between Traverse City and Suttons Bay.
NETFLIX
(MY GREER GARSON RETROSPECTIVE)
I thought Mrs. Miniver and Random Harvest were her best.
RANDOM HARVEST stars Greer Garson and Ronald Coleman. Story is about a WWI wounded soldier that has no memory. He meets Paula and marries her. Then he is hit by a car, and regains his memory of his life before Paula with his wealthy family. He returns to his family and a desperate Paula becomes his secretary to be near him. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
RANDOM HARVEST stars Greer Garson and Ronald Coleman. Story is about a WWI wounded soldier that has no memory. He meets Paula and marries her. Then he is hit by a car, and regains his memory of his life before Paula with his wealthy family. He returns to his family and a desperate Paula becomes his secretary to be near him. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
MRS. MINIVER stars Greer Garson and Walter
Pidgeon.
This 1942 movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture. William Wyler
directed this film about an English family and their lives living
through the hardships
of WW2 in England. This is a 5 out of 5 star movie.
If you have never used fennel before, this is the recipe to use.
Salt the pasta water
1 lb of ziti pasta
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 large fennel bulb about one pound with fronds attached
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, cut in half moon slices
1/2 t salt
1/2 t red pepper flakes
1/2 cup tomato paste
3 cups of chopped fennel fronds
1 cup freshly grated pecorino, grana or paemigiano cheese
Heat the salted water to boiling. Put in pasta and bring it back to boiling and cook until not quite al dente. Keep 3 cups of pasta water and drain the rest.while the pasta is cooking take the sausage out of the casing and break up the meat . Trim the fennel bulb,removing tough outer shell and reserve the fronds. Slice the bulb in half lengthwise, remove the core then slice each half in quarter inch thick lengthwise slices. Slice the pieces into 2 inch match sticks. Heat the olive oil in skillet set over medium high heat. Add sausage meat and cook until it begins to brown and you have separated the pieces about 1 1/2 minutes .Remove sausage to a bowl and put onions in skillet and cook until wilted another 2 minutes or so. Take onions and put in bowl with sausage. Then put fennel matchsticks in skillet for two minutes and saute then put back in the browned sausage and onions with the fennel in skillet and combine for one minute. Make an open spot on the skillet and add 1/4 t salt and 1/2 t red pepper flakes, toast the flakes and salt for 1/2 minute then stir in the 1/2 cup of tomato paste and stir those ingredients together for a minute then combine with the sausage,onion fennel. Ladle the reserved pasta water into the skillet, stir well, bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook until sauce is thickened and fennel is soft but not mushy about 6 minutes. Add more water if sauce gets too thick. Season to taste..Drop the drained ziti into the simmering sauce, toss everything, then sprinkle the chopped fennel fronds and continue to cook until the ziti are perfectly sauced. Remove from the heat, Sprinkle the grated cheese over the ziti and serve in warmed pasta bowls or plates. Enjoy!
STATE THEATRE:
Spring Break Week was a big success. Lots of great films and it was all free.
For the next two weeks there will be "Django Unchained". I loved that film. The story won the Academy award for best original screenplay and best supporting actor Christopher Waltz. This movie has everything. The horror of slavery,drama, comedy,and romance. Normally I do not like Tarrentino's movies but this is an exception. Please see it.
All movies currently Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com www.leelanaurealestate.com
LOTS OF GOOD CLOSINGS !
Must tell you about an amazing couple that I worked with. Young sweethearts 49 years ago. Been through everything in life together. Totally devoted. Just wonderful children, the best of America. They found me on the internet. Emailed and said they wanted a vacation home to make special summer memories with their family. Told me what they liked and I did an additional search. I found two that were so close to their ideal. They were both coming to see the houses, but at the last minute the Mrs. did not feel up to it and so she sent her husband and sons. The men took lots of pictures and they went home. The husband called me and said they would make an offer on one of the houses. He said even though my wife has not psychically seen the house, I know her taste and I truly think she will be happy. We did the inspections and then the buyers wanted to see the house one more time and of course this was the first time for the wife. They were both excited and saw the property. Sure enough, the husband really knew his wife and she was delighted. This is the first time in 20 years of real estate that a husband and wife were both on the same wave-length and totally had confidence in each other. It was an awesome experience for me.. I will never forget it!
RESTAURANT :
THE BOATHOUSE 14039 Peninsula Drive Traverse City, Mi 49686 Phone 231-223-4030. Open daily at 4:00PM Beautiful view on West Bay Bowers Harbor. Normally views and great food do not go together but they really do At Boathouse. Relaxed atmosphere but truly superb food. In 2012 Wine Spectator gave them an award for a great wine cellar. Eric, the chef, buys as much fresh local food as possible. He does great sauces that are really unique. I can't describe everything.. just go to the website to review the menu. You will be very happy you got there for the evening. It will be a memorable experience.
NEW LISTING: 3610 S Stanley St Lake Leelanau, Mi 49653 MLS 1741733 Direct Lake Leelanau sandy beach waterfront sunset side on quiet paved private road with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2009 sf ft has walkout lower level with hot tub to add to the fun. Excellent rental property brings in in $37,000.00+ per year.
SOLD:
4130 S.; Sugar Loaf Mountain Road
MLS 1736599 $129,000
Click to see this listing
SOLD: 10888 North Shore Drive Northport $469,000 MLS1739984 Click to see this listing
NETFLIX:
FLIGHT. Denzel Washington in one of his finest performances. As a one of the airlines most seasoned pilots he encounters one of the worst violent storms and there is definitely something wrong with the plane. One of the worst problems is his drinking and drug use. The scene of him saving the aircraft was so exciting. The whole picture was beautifully made and I loved his performance. 4 out of 5 stars
Two fresh sliced poblano peppers,
2 t. Canola Oil, 1 medium sliced yellow onion 1/4 in ch slices,2 cloves
of minced garlic, salt to taste, 1 1/2 lb of ground chuck or round, 1
canned chipotle in adobe sauce or 2 if you like it more spicy, 8 thick
slices of Monterey jack cheese, 4 hamburger buns lightly toasted
Cut chipotle in slices and set aside. In a medium skillet
heat oil. Add the onion and saute until it begins to brown, 7 to 8
minutes. Stir in the garlic and poblanos and cook for two minutes.
Season with salt about 1/2 teaspoon. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and
cover to keep warm. In a large bowl, combine ground check,
chipotles and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties. Grill on stove top
or griddle to desired temperature. Place the burger on the toasted bun
lay one cheese slice on top of burger then the onion and pepper mixture
then the last cheese slice. Cover the grill to slightly warm the cheese
and the burger together.
Makes 4 servings Recipe by Rick Bayless
STATE THEATER:
LINCOLN is playing for the next two weeks. THIS IS A MUST SEE FILM The Academy Award Winning Performance for Best Actor is Daniel Day Lewis. He is Lincoln. The depth of his performance is unbelievable. I swear I thought Lincoln was in front of me. Sally Fields was outstanding in a supporting role as Mary Todd Lincoln. There were so many memorable moments. I really want to see it again. 5 out of 5 stars
All movies currently Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
*Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
*Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
*It is an amazing experience.
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
Lincoln starts January 25th
Coming Soon Silver Lining Playbook and Anna Karenina
THE BAY FILM SERIES
Feb. 10-12 Shun Li And The Poet.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com or visit me at www.leelanaurealestate.com
JANUARY 2013
PRICES UP 6.5% ...2012 BEST YEAR IN THREE YEARS INVENTORY REDUCING MORTGAGE RATES EXCELLENT WOW!!!!!!
50 REASONS WHY I LOVE LIVING IN LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
1. A Full Moon Paddle on Robinsons Bay, North Lake Leelanau
2.Enjoying the Leelanau Wine Tour.
3. Bounding the Lake Michigan Waves..Surf's Up
4.Getting a Behind the Scenes Look at The State Theatre
5. At Fourth of July, a Top View of the Bay from the Carnival Ferris wheel
6. The Blue Angels Fly Overs the Bay July 4th Week
7. Watching the Best Small Town Traditional Fourth of July Parade in Leland, Michigan
8. Strolling and Learning at The Dennos Museum
9. Spotting a Bald Eagle Family Just North of Woolsey Airport in the State Park
10. The Open Space in Traverse City
11. Buying Carson's Smoked Fish, Village Cheese Shanty Bread and Cheese plus a Bottle of Good Harbor Fishtown White and eating at the HARBOR PICNIC TABLE.
12. Fabulous Biking on M-22 around Leelanau County.
13. Stopping at Barb's Bakery in Northport for Cinnamon Twists
14. Good Harbor Beach Walking As Far As You Can on Sugar Sand.
15 World Class Art at The Old Art Building in Leland.
16. The Finest Population People Help Each Other..Financially + Emotionally
17. Enjoy a Brew or Coffee in Glen Arbor
18. A Surprise Drop In at Hanson's Market from Mario Batali.
19. In Leelanau County, All Street Names Have a History
20. Friday Night Live.. Downtown Traverse City
21. Participating in Local Food Harvest
22. Taking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
23. Climb the Sand Dunes At Lakeshore (The Big Climb)
24. A Lake Michigan view with your Menu at Blu in Glen Arbor
25. Endless Possibilities For Weekend Getaways
26. Making Sculptures in the Sand on Lake Michigan
27. Inovative Art House Movies at The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay
28. Going to the Flower Sale at the Leland Square in the Spring
29. Suttons Bay Marina During Art Fair or Just Anytime
30. TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL
31. Great Restaurants
32. Corn Mazes in the Autumn
33. INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS All The Time
34. The Weather is Never Boring, Changes Regularly.
35. Tandum Ciders and Mawby Vineyards
36. Passioniate Page Turners- National Writers Programs At the Opera House
37. Planting Your Garden in Spring and Fall
38. Horse Back Riding The Trails in the County
39. Tart Trail all over Traverse City and Leelanau County to Walk and Bike and just have a Wonderful Time
40. The Words Most Beautiful Commute along GT Bay
41. Architecture A La Carte..So Many Different Styles
42. CHILDREN PLAYING SAFELY IN THEIR BACKYARDS
43. Midnight at The Sand Dunes Looking at the Universe with No Light Polution. Amazing!
44. Wonderful Schools and Teachers
45. Traverse Magazine
46. Shopping In the Unique Villages...Suttons Bay, Omena, Northport, Leland,Lake Leelanau,Cedar, Maple City, Glen Arbor and Empire
47. Charter Fishing in Leland..Let's Catch The Big Ones 48. Watch the Salmon Jumping In The Leland Harbor Dam in the Fall
49. Good Bye Fudgie Party At The Cove On Labor Day
50. The Wonderful Diversity of Our Population.
Please send me Some Of Your Favorite Things, That I Can Add to The List.
WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
Best Regards, Judy Levin, Shel Levin and Angela Ray
Restaurant :
BISTRO FOUFOU 118 CASS STREET TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 HOURS 11:00AM TO 11:00PM PHONE 231-421-6583
Click here for their website
Here is an update as to a lunch we enjoyed....Started with beet salad. Yellow and red beets with chevre, arugulla and citrus. Delightful. Croque Madame. A special Ham, Egg Cheese Sandwich. with Bechamel Suace and real French Fies. A Delish Chocolate Tart and the best coffee. It just really made the day. Superb service, can't wait to return.
LUNCH AT HARRINGTON'S BY THE BAY 13890 S. West Bay Shore Dr. Traverse City, Mi 49684 231-421-9393
My husband, Shel ordered Ground Steak with Blu Cheese Sandwich and Truffle Fries. Great Portion, perfectly cooked. I ordered Lake Perch with fries and out came the tinest bit of perch I have ever seen served in a Leelanau County restaurant. It tasted lovely, but I called Jason the manager over and asked him why such a small portion. He said they usually count and weigh the amount of fish served. This time they only counted and the fish were unusally small. So he went back in the kitchen and brought out additional fish to make up for what was lacking, He was very accomodating and said he looked forward to our return. We will be back to try again. Click here to ready other's reviews
HIGHLIGHTS PENDINGS, NEW LISTING COMING SOON::
NEW LISTING:
NORTHPORT POINT Fabulous 122 ft of sandy beach and sand bottom in Perfect neighborhood of One to five Million dollar Homes. A Fantastic place to build your Once in a Lifetime Dream Home. OFFERED AT 749,900. MLS 1741192
Click here for more information,
NEW LISTING: 11.80 ACRES ONLY 1/2 MILE FROM M-72 ON COUNTY ROAD 651. Priced at only $64,900 80% woods 20% open...Select cut the wood and build in a great spot for home and horses. Easy commute to Traverse City. MLS 1741448
Click here for more information
PENDINGS: 4130 S.; Sugar Loaf Mountain Road MLS 1736599 $129,000 Click to see this listing
10888 North Shore Drive Northport $469,000 MLS1739984 Click to see this listing
NETFLIX:
WAITING FOR SUPERMAN A caring documentary that weaves stories about students, families, teachers and reformers to understand the failing public school system. And the Future of the United States unless things CHANGE. 3.5 out of 5 stars
BEYOND THE SEA... Kevin Spacey stars and directs this biopic of the singer Bobby Darin. Interesting story of his life and love of Sandra Dee and how his career moved from Hipster to JAZZ STANDARDS. 3 out of 5 stars
MURPHY BROWN SEASON 1 Story of a Washington DC journalist who anchors the nightly news. The cast of supporting characters are the best. I could not stop laughing. Great show good to see again. 4 out of 5 stars
A CHORUS LINE This is based on the wonderful original Broadway Show.that ran forever. It is the story of a group of young dancers auditioning for a spot in a new Broadway Show. 4 out of 5 stars
RECIPE:
GREAT FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY OR ANY FUN GATHERING (I SERVED IT CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON.)
DRIED CHERRIES, PECAN AND ROSEMARY BRIE EN CROUTE
Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 T water 1/3 C softened dried cherries, 1/4 C chopped toasted pecans, 1/4 C honey, 1/2 t. chopped fresh rosemary plus one inch cut of rosemary sprig that looks like mini tree, 1 sheet of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheet Thawed 45 minutes before starting the work. 1 8 or 16 oz Round of Brie 1 package of your favorite crackers.
Pre heat oven to 400 degrees
Beat the egg and the water in a small bowl. Put aside. Stir the cherries, pecans honey and chopped rosemary in a seperate bowl and let it sit. (I did that the night before and let the cherries soak up the honey.) Put the pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet out to 14 inches. Cut off the corners to make a circle (keep the corners and scraps for decorating the top.) Place the brie in the middle of the pastry sheet. Spoon the cherry mixture over it. Brush the edges of the circle with the egg mixture then fold the pastry around the cheese and cover. Brush the seam with egg mixture and place the seam down onto the baking sheet. Place the scraps into a design on the top like a leaf design and put a tiny dough ball in the center. Insert the tiny rosemary tree that you cut and put it in the ball. Brush the whole ball with the egg mixture. Bake it for 25 minutes but check it at 20 to see if it is brown. Let it sit for 45 minutes before serving with crackers. If you serve it too soon then the cheese is too soft and gets messy.
Recipe thanks to Pepperidge Farms
STATE THEATRE:
LINCOLN is playing for the next two weeks. THIS IS A MUST SEE FLIM The Academy Award Winning Performence for Best Actor is Daniel Day Lewis. He is Lincoln. The depth of his performence is unbelieveable. I swear I thought Lincoln was in front of me. Sally Fields was outstanding in a supporting role as Mary Todd Lincoln. There were so many memorable moments. I really want to see it again. 5 out of 5 stars
All movies currently Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
*Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
*Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
*It is an amazing experience.
WHATS AT THE BAY THEATRE?....
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
THE HOBBIT-AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Playing until January 3rd 2 hours and 46 minutes PG 13 3 and 7pm Daily. Next movie will be announced.
THE BAY FILM SERIES
Jan 13-15 5 Broken Cameras
Feb. 10-12 Shun Li And The Poet.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com www.leelanaurealestate.com
DECEMBER 2012
DECEMBER HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS It's hard to believe that December has arrived. Wow, where did the year go? With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, the month will pass by all too quickly. But, make sure to find a few minutes to enjoy and savor the many other holidays and events that occur in December.
From Christmas to Santa Claus and Frosty, we've got you covered with this list of December holidays and events...
2 Advent begins
7 Pearl Harbor Day
8 Hanukkah at Sundown
12 Poinsettia Day
13 Friday the 13th
21 Winter Solstice (longest day of the year)
23 Festivus- for the rest of us!
25 Christmas
26 Boxing Day and Great Return and Shopping day
26 Kwanzaa
27 National Fruitcake Day
31 New Years Eve
Also December is Bingo Month and Write a Friend Month.
Flower of the Month Narcissus and Holly.
Birthstone of the Month Turquoise and Zircon
Astrological Signs Saggitarius November 22-Dec.21: Capricorn Dec 22-Jan.19th.
This month the moon is called the Yule Moon.
This Month in History:
December 7, 1877- Thomas Edison shows off his new invention, the phonograph.
December 15th 1939-GONE WITH THE WIND premiered in where else, but Atlanta Georgia.
December 26, 1865 James Mason invents the coffee percolator.
I thought these fun and informative facts will remind you of all the fun days we have ahead. Wishing everyone a full, happy and blessed holiday from me and my assistant Angela Ray.
Restaurant :
BISTRO FOUFOU 118 CASS STREET TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 HOURS 11:00AM TO 11:00PM PHONE 231-421-6583 Click here for their website
This location was Hannah's Restaurant. Very French menu, wonderful service and first class French food for lunch and dinner.Lunch price was particually good at $10.00 for main entree. Desserts were fabulous. We have eaten at their other restaurant La Becasse in Glen Arbor so we were happy to try this new restaurant. I am sure you will enjoy lunch or dinner. They also have a very good selection of wine.
HIGHLIGHTS SOLDS, PENDINGS AND NEW LISTING::
SOLD: Indian Beach Treasure $315,000 MLS 1727733
MLS 1727733 Indian Beach $325,000
SOLD: Stony Point 2.84 acres had been in one family for 75 years in exclusive neighborhood. MLD 1739901 $109,900.00
MLS 1729277 Stony Point Vacant $109,900
NEW PRICE:
MLS 1740362 Jefferson Hills $188,000. Best view property in Suttons Bay Village
Click for listing
COMING SOON: Fabulous 122 ft of sandy beach and sand bottom in Perfect neighborhood of One to five Million dollar Homes. A Fantastic place to build your Once in a Lifetime Dream Home. In the mid $700,000's
NETFLIX:
COMPANY A MUSICAL COMEDY A 35 year old bachelor is thinking about the value of a life committed relationship discussing it with his married friends. this is a Stehen Sondheim tony Award winning musical with songs; Side by side By Side, The Ladies who Lunch and Another Hundred Years. Liked the songs but did not care for the script. 3 out of 5 stars
ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER A woman from Madrid moves to Barcelona after she sees her son killed by a car. she reunites with her old friend a transsexual prostitute and forms a friendship with a pregnant nun. such an unusual script. I thought I would not like this film, but the acting was so good and script so different that it held my attention. 3.5 out of 5 stars English subtitles
THE FULL MONTY I have seen this three times but I love it everytime I run it again. FUN, FUN FUN! This film shows a group of unemployed British steel workers, broke and bored.They figure out a way of to get off welfare by becoming male strippers. All the ladies in the town get very excited to see them perform and goad them into doing The Full Monty at the end of the performance. The great British actor, Tom Wilkinson who was just in the movie THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL who played the judge also plays a pivital role in this movie. 4.5 out of 5 stars
RECIPE:
MAKE AHEAD CHEESY BACON MINI MEATLOAF
Easy during busy holiday season. Two eggs, 3/4 milk, 1 1/2 lb lean groud beef, one 6os package STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken, 3/4 cup Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, 1/3 cup of BBQ Sauce, 3 sliced green onions and 6 slices of bacon. Wisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Shape into 6 (1 inch-thick) patties; wrap bacon slice around edge of each patty. Wrap individually in platic wrap; and place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Feeze up to 3 months. Heat oven to 375 degrees unwrap frozen patties; place on rimmed baking sheetsprayed with cooking spray. bake 40 to 45 minutes or until done (160 degrees) So if you make these ahead just pull out from freezer and you have an easy dinner. Thanks to Kraft Foods for this Recipe
STATE THEATRE:
THE SESSIONS (UNTIL DEC. 5TH) If you like The Intouchables do not miss the great performances by Helen Hunt and John Hawkes. This movie is about the quest for love and life even though you live most of your life in an iron lung. It is based on a true and wonderful story. Wow@ 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
*Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
*Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
*It is an amazing experience.
DIRTY DANCING IS ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS FRIDAY THE 7TH FLICKS TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED.
WHATS AT THE BAY THEATRE?....
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
LIFE OF PI IS PLAYING UNTIL DECEMBER 13TH THEN ON THE 14TH THE HOBBIT-AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
THE BAY FILM SERIES IN DECEMBER IS I WISH A JAPANESE FAMILY DRAMA THAT IS A MAGICAL FILM ABOUT CHILDHOOD.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com www.leelanaurealestate.com
OCTOBER 2012
COLOR SEASON REALLY HAS ARRIVED. It started in earnest the third week of September. I thought it was kind of early this year. The colors are really getting bright. The corn mazes are in full swing. We have some really amazing ones that are a true challenge.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE I love these two comedy stars Billy Crystal and Bette Midler. Artie and Deane agree to look after their three grandchildren when their Type A helicopter parents have to go on a business trip.The kids are obsessed with everything internet and texting all the time. Grandma and Grandpa decide to bring some good old fashioned parental guidance to their lives. Family movie and you might recognize some of the problems. 3.5 stars out 5 stars.
Recipe: Famous Italian Chef, Lidia Bastianich's, recipe for ZITI WITH SAUSAGE,ONIONS AND FENNEL
Salt the pasta water
1 lb of ziti pasta
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 large fennel bulb about one pound with fronds attached
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, cut in half moon slices
1/2 t salt
1/2 t red pepper flakes
1/2 cup tomato paste
3 cups of chopped fennel fronds
1 cup freshly grated pecorino, grana or paemigiano cheese
Heat the salted water to boiling. Put in pasta and bring it back to boiling and cook until not quite al dente. Keep 3 cups of pasta water and drain the rest.while the pasta is cooking take the sausage out of the casing and break up the meat . Trim the fennel bulb,removing tough outer shell and reserve the fronds. Slice the bulb in half lengthwise, remove the core then slice each half in quarter inch thick lengthwise slices. Slice the pieces into 2 inch match sticks. Heat the olive oil in skillet set over medium high heat. Add sausage meat and cook until it begins to brown and you have separated the pieces about 1 1/2 minutes .Remove sausage to a bowl and put onions in skillet and cook until wilted another 2 minutes or so. Take onions and put in bowl with sausage. Then put fennel matchsticks in skillet for two minutes and saute then put back in the browned sausage and onions with the fennel in skillet and combine for one minute. Make an open spot on the skillet and add 1/4 t salt and 1/2 t red pepper flakes, toast the flakes and salt for 1/2 minute then stir in the 1/2 cup of tomato paste and stir those ingredients together for a minute then combine with the sausage,onion fennel. Ladle the reserved pasta water into the skillet, stir well, bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook until sauce is thickened and fennel is soft but not mushy about 6 minutes. Add more water if sauce gets too thick. Season to taste..Drop the drained ziti into the simmering sauce, toss everything, then sprinkle the chopped fennel fronds and continue to cook until the ziti are perfectly sauced. Remove from the heat, Sprinkle the grated cheese over the ziti and serve in warmed pasta bowls or plates. Enjoy!
STATE THEATRE:
Spring Break Week was a big success. Lots of great films and it was all free.
For the next two weeks there will be "Django Unchained". I loved that film. The story won the Academy award for best original screenplay and best supporting actor Christopher Waltz. This movie has everything. The horror of slavery,drama, comedy,and romance. Normally I do not like Tarrentino's movies but this is an exception. Please see it.
- Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
- Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
- It is an amazing experience. Plus Saturday morning movies for the kids at 10:00AM only 25 cents per person. The kids love it.
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com www.leelanaurealestate.com
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February 2013 - YEAR IS REALLY STARTING OUT GREAT!
Must tell you about an amazing couple that I worked with. Young sweethearts 49 years ago. Been through everything in life together. Totally devoted. Just wonderful children, the best of America. They found me on the internet. Emailed and said they wanted a vacation home to make special summer memories with their family. Told me what they liked and I did an additional search. I found two that were so close to their ideal. They were both coming to see the houses, but at the last minute the Mrs. did not feel up to it and so she sent her husband and sons. The men took lots of pictures and they went home. The husband called me and said they would make an offer on one of the houses. He said even though my wife has not psychically seen the house, I know her taste and I truly think she will be happy. We did the inspections and then the buyers wanted to see the house one more time and of course this was the first time for the wife. They were both excited and saw the property. Sure enough, the husband really knew his wife and she was delighted. This is the first time in 20 years of real estate that a husband and wife were both on the same wave-length and totally had confidence in each other. It was an awesome experience for me.. I will never forget it!
RESTAURANT :
THE BOATHOUSE 14039 Peninsula Drive Traverse City, Mi 49686 Phone 231-223-4030. Open daily at 4:00PM Beautiful view on West Bay Bowers Harbor. Normally views and great food do not go together but they really do At Boathouse. Relaxed atmosphere but truly superb food. In 2012 Wine Spectator gave them an award for a great wine cellar. Eric, the chef, buys as much fresh local food as possible. He does great sauces that are really unique. I can't describe everything.. just go to the website to review the menu. You will be very happy you got there for the evening. It will be a memorable experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
NEW LISTING: 3610 S Stanley St Lake Leelanau, Mi 49653 MLS 1741733 Direct Lake Leelanau sandy beach waterfront sunset side on quiet paved private road with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2009 sf ft has walkout lower level with hot tub to add to the fun. Excellent rental property brings in in $37,000.00+ per year.
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SOLD: 10888 North Shore Drive Northport $469,000 MLS1739984 Click to see this listing
NETFLIX:
FLIGHT. Denzel Washington in one of his finest performances. As a one of the airlines most seasoned pilots he encounters one of the worst violent storms and there is definitely something wrong with the plane. One of the worst problems is his drinking and drug use. The scene of him saving the aircraft was so exciting. The whole picture was beautifully made and I loved his performance. 4 out of 5 stars
RECIPE: Mexican Burgers....
STATE THEATER:
LINCOLN is playing for the next two weeks. THIS IS A MUST SEE FILM The Academy Award Winning Performance for Best Actor is Daniel Day Lewis. He is Lincoln. The depth of his performance is unbelievable. I swear I thought Lincoln was in front of me. Sally Fields was outstanding in a supporting role as Mary Todd Lincoln. There were so many memorable moments. I really want to see it again. 5 out of 5 stars
All movies currently Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
*Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
*Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
*It is an amazing experience.
WHATS AT THE BAY THEATRE?....
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
Lincoln starts January 25th
Coming Soon Silver Lining Playbook and Anna Karenina
THE BAY FILM SERIES
Feb. 10-12 Shun Li And The Poet.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com or visit me at www.leelanaurealestate.com
4 Easy-Living, Universal Design Tips for Any Home
JANUARY 2013
PRICES UP 6.5% ...2012 BEST YEAR IN THREE YEARS INVENTORY REDUCING MORTGAGE RATES EXCELLENT WOW!!!!!!
50 REASONS WHY I LOVE LIVING IN LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
1. A Full Moon Paddle on Robinsons Bay, North Lake Leelanau
2.Enjoying the Leelanau Wine Tour.
3. Bounding the Lake Michigan Waves..Surf's Up
4.Getting a Behind the Scenes Look at The State Theatre
5. At Fourth of July, a Top View of the Bay from the Carnival Ferris wheel
6. The Blue Angels Fly Overs the Bay July 4th Week
7. Watching the Best Small Town Traditional Fourth of July Parade in Leland, Michigan
8. Strolling and Learning at The Dennos Museum
9. Spotting a Bald Eagle Family Just North of Woolsey Airport in the State Park
10. The Open Space in Traverse City
11. Buying Carson's Smoked Fish, Village Cheese Shanty Bread and Cheese plus a Bottle of Good Harbor Fishtown White and eating at the HARBOR PICNIC TABLE.
12. Fabulous Biking on M-22 around Leelanau County.
13. Stopping at Barb's Bakery in Northport for Cinnamon Twists
14. Good Harbor Beach Walking As Far As You Can on Sugar Sand.
15 World Class Art at The Old Art Building in Leland.
16. The Finest Population People Help Each Other..Financially + Emotionally
17. Enjoy a Brew or Coffee in Glen Arbor
18. A Surprise Drop In at Hanson's Market from Mario Batali.
19. In Leelanau County, All Street Names Have a History
20. Friday Night Live.. Downtown Traverse City
21. Participating in Local Food Harvest
22. Taking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
23. Climb the Sand Dunes At Lakeshore (The Big Climb)
24. A Lake Michigan view with your Menu at Blu in Glen Arbor
25. Endless Possibilities For Weekend Getaways
26. Making Sculptures in the Sand on Lake Michigan
27. Inovative Art House Movies at The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay
28. Going to the Flower Sale at the Leland Square in the Spring
29. Suttons Bay Marina During Art Fair or Just Anytime
30. TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL
31. Great Restaurants
32. Corn Mazes in the Autumn
33. INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS All The Time
34. The Weather is Never Boring, Changes Regularly.
35. Tandum Ciders and Mawby Vineyards
36. Passioniate Page Turners- National Writers Programs At the Opera House
37. Planting Your Garden in Spring and Fall
38. Horse Back Riding The Trails in the County
39. Tart Trail all over Traverse City and Leelanau County to Walk and Bike and just have a Wonderful Time
40. The Words Most Beautiful Commute along GT Bay
41. Architecture A La Carte..So Many Different Styles
42. CHILDREN PLAYING SAFELY IN THEIR BACKYARDS
43. Midnight at The Sand Dunes Looking at the Universe with No Light Polution. Amazing!
44. Wonderful Schools and Teachers
45. Traverse Magazine
46. Shopping In the Unique Villages...Suttons Bay, Omena, Northport, Leland,Lake Leelanau,Cedar, Maple City, Glen Arbor and Empire
47. Charter Fishing in Leland..Let's Catch The Big Ones 48. Watch the Salmon Jumping In The Leland Harbor Dam in the Fall
49. Good Bye Fudgie Party At The Cove On Labor Day
50. The Wonderful Diversity of Our Population.
Please send me Some Of Your Favorite Things, That I Can Add to The List.
WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
Best Regards, Judy Levin, Shel Levin and Angela Ray
Restaurant :
BISTRO FOUFOU 118 CASS STREET TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 HOURS 11:00AM TO 11:00PM PHONE 231-421-6583
Click here for their website
Here is an update as to a lunch we enjoyed....Started with beet salad. Yellow and red beets with chevre, arugulla and citrus. Delightful. Croque Madame. A special Ham, Egg Cheese Sandwich. with Bechamel Suace and real French Fies. A Delish Chocolate Tart and the best coffee. It just really made the day. Superb service, can't wait to return.
LUNCH AT HARRINGTON'S BY THE BAY 13890 S. West Bay Shore Dr. Traverse City, Mi 49684 231-421-9393
My husband, Shel ordered Ground Steak with Blu Cheese Sandwich and Truffle Fries. Great Portion, perfectly cooked. I ordered Lake Perch with fries and out came the tinest bit of perch I have ever seen served in a Leelanau County restaurant. It tasted lovely, but I called Jason the manager over and asked him why such a small portion. He said they usually count and weigh the amount of fish served. This time they only counted and the fish were unusally small. So he went back in the kitchen and brought out additional fish to make up for what was lacking, He was very accomodating and said he looked forward to our return. We will be back to try again. Click here to ready other's reviews
HIGHLIGHTS PENDINGS, NEW LISTING COMING SOON::
NEW LISTING:
NORTHPORT POINT Fabulous 122 ft of sandy beach and sand bottom in Perfect neighborhood of One to five Million dollar Homes. A Fantastic place to build your Once in a Lifetime Dream Home. OFFERED AT 749,900. MLS 1741192
Click here for more information,NEW LISTING: 11.80 ACRES ONLY 1/2 MILE FROM M-72 ON COUNTY ROAD 651. Priced at only $64,900 80% woods 20% open...Select cut the wood and build in a great spot for home and horses. Easy commute to Traverse City. MLS 1741448
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PENDINGS: 4130 S.; Sugar Loaf Mountain Road MLS 1736599 $129,000 Click to see this listing
10888 North Shore Drive Northport $469,000 MLS1739984 Click to see this listing
NETFLIX:
WAITING FOR SUPERMAN A caring documentary that weaves stories about students, families, teachers and reformers to understand the failing public school system. And the Future of the United States unless things CHANGE. 3.5 out of 5 stars
BEYOND THE SEA... Kevin Spacey stars and directs this biopic of the singer Bobby Darin. Interesting story of his life and love of Sandra Dee and how his career moved from Hipster to JAZZ STANDARDS. 3 out of 5 stars
MURPHY BROWN SEASON 1 Story of a Washington DC journalist who anchors the nightly news. The cast of supporting characters are the best. I could not stop laughing. Great show good to see again. 4 out of 5 stars
A CHORUS LINE This is based on the wonderful original Broadway Show.that ran forever. It is the story of a group of young dancers auditioning for a spot in a new Broadway Show. 4 out of 5 stars
RECIPE:
GREAT FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY OR ANY FUN GATHERING (I SERVED IT CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON.)
DRIED CHERRIES, PECAN AND ROSEMARY BRIE EN CROUTE
Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 T water 1/3 C softened dried cherries, 1/4 C chopped toasted pecans, 1/4 C honey, 1/2 t. chopped fresh rosemary plus one inch cut of rosemary sprig that looks like mini tree, 1 sheet of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheet Thawed 45 minutes before starting the work. 1 8 or 16 oz Round of Brie 1 package of your favorite crackers.
Pre heat oven to 400 degrees
Beat the egg and the water in a small bowl. Put aside. Stir the cherries, pecans honey and chopped rosemary in a seperate bowl and let it sit. (I did that the night before and let the cherries soak up the honey.) Put the pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet out to 14 inches. Cut off the corners to make a circle (keep the corners and scraps for decorating the top.) Place the brie in the middle of the pastry sheet. Spoon the cherry mixture over it. Brush the edges of the circle with the egg mixture then fold the pastry around the cheese and cover. Brush the seam with egg mixture and place the seam down onto the baking sheet. Place the scraps into a design on the top like a leaf design and put a tiny dough ball in the center. Insert the tiny rosemary tree that you cut and put it in the ball. Brush the whole ball with the egg mixture. Bake it for 25 minutes but check it at 20 to see if it is brown. Let it sit for 45 minutes before serving with crackers. If you serve it too soon then the cheese is too soft and gets messy.
Recipe thanks to Pepperidge Farms
STATE THEATRE:
LINCOLN is playing for the next two weeks. THIS IS A MUST SEE FLIM The Academy Award Winning Performence for Best Actor is Daniel Day Lewis. He is Lincoln. The depth of his performence is unbelieveable. I swear I thought Lincoln was in front of me. Sally Fields was outstanding in a supporting role as Mary Todd Lincoln. There were so many memorable moments. I really want to see it again. 5 out of 5 stars
All movies currently Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
*Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
*Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
*It is an amazing experience.
WHATS AT THE BAY THEATRE?....
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
THE HOBBIT-AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Playing until January 3rd 2 hours and 46 minutes PG 13 3 and 7pm Daily. Next movie will be announced.
THE BAY FILM SERIES
Jan 13-15 5 Broken Cameras
Feb. 10-12 Shun Li And The Poet.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com www.leelanaurealestate.com
DECEMBER 2012
DECEMBER HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS It's hard to believe that December has arrived. Wow, where did the year go? With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, the month will pass by all too quickly. But, make sure to find a few minutes to enjoy and savor the many other holidays and events that occur in December.
From Christmas to Santa Claus and Frosty, we've got you covered with this list of December holidays and events...
2 Advent begins
7 Pearl Harbor Day
8 Hanukkah at Sundown
12 Poinsettia Day
13 Friday the 13th
21 Winter Solstice (longest day of the year)
23 Festivus- for the rest of us!
25 Christmas
26 Boxing Day and Great Return and Shopping day
26 Kwanzaa
27 National Fruitcake Day
31 New Years Eve
Also December is Bingo Month and Write a Friend Month.
Flower of the Month Narcissus and Holly.
Birthstone of the Month Turquoise and Zircon
Astrological Signs Saggitarius November 22-Dec.21: Capricorn Dec 22-Jan.19th.
This month the moon is called the Yule Moon.
This Month in History:
December 7, 1877- Thomas Edison shows off his new invention, the phonograph.
December 15th 1939-GONE WITH THE WIND premiered in where else, but Atlanta Georgia.
December 26, 1865 James Mason invents the coffee percolator.
I thought these fun and informative facts will remind you of all the fun days we have ahead. Wishing everyone a full, happy and blessed holiday from me and my assistant Angela Ray.
Restaurant :
BISTRO FOUFOU 118 CASS STREET TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 HOURS 11:00AM TO 11:00PM PHONE 231-421-6583 Click here for their website
This location was Hannah's Restaurant. Very French menu, wonderful service and first class French food for lunch and dinner.Lunch price was particually good at $10.00 for main entree. Desserts were fabulous. We have eaten at their other restaurant La Becasse in Glen Arbor so we were happy to try this new restaurant. I am sure you will enjoy lunch or dinner. They also have a very good selection of wine.
HIGHLIGHTS SOLDS, PENDINGS AND NEW LISTING::
SOLD: Indian Beach Treasure $315,000 MLS 1727733
MLS 1727733 Indian Beach $325,000
SOLD: Stony Point 2.84 acres had been in one family for 75 years in exclusive neighborhood. MLD 1739901 $109,900.00
MLS 1729277 Stony Point Vacant $109,900
NEW PRICE:
MLS 1740362 Jefferson Hills $188,000. Best view property in Suttons Bay Village
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COMING SOON: Fabulous 122 ft of sandy beach and sand bottom in Perfect neighborhood of One to five Million dollar Homes. A Fantastic place to build your Once in a Lifetime Dream Home. In the mid $700,000's
NETFLIX:
COMPANY A MUSICAL COMEDY A 35 year old bachelor is thinking about the value of a life committed relationship discussing it with his married friends. this is a Stehen Sondheim tony Award winning musical with songs; Side by side By Side, The Ladies who Lunch and Another Hundred Years. Liked the songs but did not care for the script. 3 out of 5 stars
ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER A woman from Madrid moves to Barcelona after she sees her son killed by a car. she reunites with her old friend a transsexual prostitute and forms a friendship with a pregnant nun. such an unusual script. I thought I would not like this film, but the acting was so good and script so different that it held my attention. 3.5 out of 5 stars English subtitles
THE FULL MONTY I have seen this three times but I love it everytime I run it again. FUN, FUN FUN! This film shows a group of unemployed British steel workers, broke and bored.They figure out a way of to get off welfare by becoming male strippers. All the ladies in the town get very excited to see them perform and goad them into doing The Full Monty at the end of the performance. The great British actor, Tom Wilkinson who was just in the movie THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL who played the judge also plays a pivital role in this movie. 4.5 out of 5 stars
RECIPE:
MAKE AHEAD CHEESY BACON MINI MEATLOAF
Easy during busy holiday season. Two eggs, 3/4 milk, 1 1/2 lb lean groud beef, one 6os package STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken, 3/4 cup Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, 1/3 cup of BBQ Sauce, 3 sliced green onions and 6 slices of bacon. Wisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Shape into 6 (1 inch-thick) patties; wrap bacon slice around edge of each patty. Wrap individually in platic wrap; and place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Feeze up to 3 months. Heat oven to 375 degrees unwrap frozen patties; place on rimmed baking sheetsprayed with cooking spray. bake 40 to 45 minutes or until done (160 degrees) So if you make these ahead just pull out from freezer and you have an easy dinner. Thanks to Kraft Foods for this Recipe
STATE THEATRE:
THE SESSIONS (UNTIL DEC. 5TH) If you like The Intouchables do not miss the great performances by Helen Hunt and John Hawkes. This movie is about the quest for love and life even though you live most of your life in an iron lung. It is based on a true and wonderful story. Wow@ 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Playing at the STATE THEATRE,
*Don't forget Wednesday 11:00AM 25cents
*Classic Movies on the Big Screen with the Big Sound.
*It is an amazing experience.
DIRTY DANCING IS ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS FRIDAY THE 7TH FLICKS TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED.
WHATS AT THE BAY THEATRE?....
THE BAY THEATRE, Suttons Bay. 214 N. St Joseph Suttons Bay. Mi 49682 231-271-3772
LIFE OF PI IS PLAYING UNTIL DECEMBER 13TH THEN ON THE 14TH THE HOBBIT-AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
THE BAY FILM SERIES IN DECEMBER IS I WISH A JAPANESE FAMILY DRAMA THAT IS A MAGICAL FILM ABOUT CHILDHOOD.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Official Website
METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD AT THE STATE THEATRE.
2012-13 Season
CITY OPERA HOUSE- 106 E. Front Street Traverse City Ph 231-941-8082. City Opera House
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you soon..OPENING AGAIN ON MAY 13, 2013
Click Here for more info
So many wonderful types of properties for you to snap up. Houses and business properties at the best prices ever. In five years from now, you will be so happy you found your dream home and bought it at the right price.
Please call or text me, tell me what you are looking for and I will e-mail you all the listings that are possible according to your goals. 231-218-7653 or e-mail at judy@judylevin.com www.leelanaurealestate.com
OCTOBER 2012
COLOR SEASON REALLY HAS ARRIVED. It started in earnest the third week of September. I thought it was kind of early this year. The colors are really getting bright. The corn mazes are in full swing. We have some really amazing ones that are a true challenge.
Come up for the fabulous cider and check out Tandem Cider 2055 N Settero
in Suttons Bay (231-271-0050) for different kinds of hard cider, what a
treat! Visit there website
Get out on the water for great fishing. Every day I see fisherman at the drop off in front of my house on North Lake Leelanau. Because the water is colder the fish are closer to the top of the lake and are hungry and biting. You have a great chance to catch a good dinner.
Suttons Bay Farmers Market
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9-1 at the Suttons
Bay Farmer's Market at North Park on M-22 is just the best. See you
soon..OPEN TILL OCTOBER 15TH
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Restaurant :
STONY POINT PUB 111 ST JOSEPH SUTTONS BAY, MI 49682 This location used to be Gusto's Italian Food. Now this is our Suttons Bay Sports Bar. I went for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We had the tater tots with cheese for an appetizer. They were good but would have liked a spicy dipping sauce too. My friend had the burger and was happy with his choice. I had the spicy pulled pork on a warm pretzel bun which was delicious! The wait staff was friendly. But it took three times asking for the katsup to finally get it for the burger. I thought that most unusual. The restaurant was not that crowded. Since this is my first time there I will give it another try. Do try the pulled pork, it was really good. No reservations needed.
STONY POINT PUB 111 ST JOSEPH SUTTONS BAY, MI 49682 This location used to be Gusto's Italian Food. Now this is our Suttons Bay Sports Bar. I went for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We had the tater tots with cheese for an appetizer. They were good but would have liked a spicy dipping sauce too. My friend had the burger and was happy with his choice. I had the spicy pulled pork on a warm pretzel bun which was delicious! The wait staff was friendly. But it took three times asking for the katsup to finally get it for the burger. I thought that most unusual. The restaurant was not that crowded. Since this is my first time there I will give it another try. Do try the pulled pork, it was really good. No reservations needed.
