February 5, 2024

Valentine’s Date Night Ideas for Local Food Lovers

Do you have your plans for Valentine’s Day? Celebrate love and local food in Michigan!

December 4, 2023

Get Outside this Winter with our Northern Michigan Staff Recommendations

Get out there with our team’s recommendations for great wintertime activities — and the local food to try along the way!

November 10, 2023

Meet Our Marketing Services

Did you know that Taste the Local DIfference works with small food businesses to optimize their marketing?

September 5, 2023

Michigan Oktoberfest: 4 Ways to Celebrate!

You don’t have to head to Bavaria for great brews and brats. Stay local and live large this Oktoberfest season! 

August 5, 2023

Murals at Mealtimes: Art and Food in Jackson

Explore poke bowls, wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and 75 Bright Murals in Jackson, Michigan.

July 13, 2023

Hopside Brewery and the Old Polish Corner: Fresh Flavors in Alpena 

Be sure to check out these two new additions to the Alpena food scene for great brews and Polish flavor!

July 6, 2023

Expand Your Palate with Grand Rapids’ Flights of Flavor

Head to Grand Rapids for tasting flights across the city, as well as a chance to win local merchandise!

June 9, 2023

A Local’s Local Food Week in Traverse City 

See how a member of our staff eats local all week long – including attending the Fresh Coast Quarterly Club with Michigan’s Creative Coast.

May 31, 2023

Food Truck Favorites

TLD staff share their recommendations for food truck favorites throughout Michigan!

March 5, 2023

Avalon: The Hearth of Detroit Since 1997

Did you know that Avalon in Detroit uses 100% organic flour and has used 2,500 lbs of local sunflower sprouts?