Your Summer 2025 Restaurant Guide

Summer is for (food) lovers, and this summer is no exception. This week's restaurant guide from the Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker, features five brand-new restaurants to check out this summer, plus two that have stood the test of time and expanded their offerings. Grab a fork and read on for dining recommendations for American, Asian, Italian, brunch, BBQ, and more. 

The Northern Express is available to read online, or pick up a free copy on newsstands at more than 650 locations in 13 counties across northern Michigan.