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Traverse City, MI
21Events this week
6Free things to do
81New spots
91New stories

● Checked Sunday, October 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Traverse City

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 21 events, day by day →

BNI Visitor's Open Networking

Wednesday 7am · Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing

Fisher Early Childhood & Family Center Playgroup

Wednesday 10am · Joseph C. Fisher Early Childhood & Family Center

The Oracle Within

Wednesday 5pm · Unity Spiritual Center of Traverse City

Jazz Jam

Wednesday 6pm · The Workshop Brewing Company

East Bay Farmers Market Booth

Thursday 2pm · East Bay Corners Farmers Market · Free

New in Traverse City

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Cellar & Flame Steakhouse

Restaurants

Steak night, sorted: Cellar & Flame Steakhouse does the classic steakhouse thing right, then surprises with bites like the Ahi Tuna Wonton Bite and slow-braised signature meatballs, all alongside thoughtful wine and cocktails.

cellarandflame.com ↗

Asian Buffet

Restaurants

Craving serious variety: Whether you’re fueling up after a Meijer run or dodging the sink full of dishes, Asian Buffet delivers a 200-plus-item, all-you-can-eat lineup spanning Chinese and Mongolian comfort picks, a hibachi section, salad bar, and Cajun seafood.

asianbuffettraversecity.com ↗

Reflect Bistro

Restaurants

Farm-to-table without fuss: Reflect Bistro is that rare hotel restaurant locals actually claim, with eclectic, farm-to-table plates built around Michigan farms and breweries, plus a thoughtful list of regional wines.

reflectbistro.com ↗

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Most read in Traverse City

The five stories Traverse City readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. MI Dream Home: A Traverse City home with a private shoreline

    A Traverse City home with a private sandy shoreline is on the market for $2.42 million.

    Full story at detroitnews.com ↗

  2. It's chipmunk season, Michigan. The cute critters are causing trouble once again - Bridge Michigan

    Michigan property owners are raising concerns about property damage caused by chipmunks, which are seen as a nuisance by many homeowners for digging up their properties.

    Full story at bridgemi.com ↗

  3. Umbo: The Oyster Bar We've All Been Waiting For

    Umbo, a 28-seat oyster bar in Traverse City, Michigan, was opened by Chefs Sarah Welch and Cameron Rolka, a multi-time James Beard Award nominee and Top Chef season 19 finalist.

    Full story at mynorth.com ↗

  4. Traverse City porches become stages for annual PorchFest

    The Central Neighborhood Association in Traverse City, Michigan, will host its eighth annual PorchFest on Sunday, Sept.

    Full story at 9and10news.com ↗

  5. Beloved Michigan Ski Resort to Reopen as Public Parkland

    The Sugar Loaf Scenic Area in Cedar, Michigan, is set to reopen as a public parkland for the first time on October 9.

    Full story at snowbrains.com ↗

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