Black Star Farms Has Opened An On-Site Cafe

And it is called Fire and Vine. Here's what they say:

Our new Fire & Vine, a vineyard cafe, market & bakery, celebrated its opening day on Saturday. Chef Corey is preparing pizzas and sandwiches in our wood-fire oven. There's also a traditional Raclette plate on the menu featuring Leelanau Cheese Company's award-winning Raclette cheese melted over boiled potatoes and roasted vegetables of the season. Corey's turning out some cool salads as well. Our wine is available by the glass or bottle.

Our market features processed foods from local producers including Cherry Republic, Food for Thought, Brownwood Farms, Sisson's, and Naturally Nutty. The health & home area features Michigan products from Up North Candles, Leelanau Lavender Breezes, and Creation Farms.

Gold For Black Star Farms' 2008 Dry Riesling

See: Gold at Riverside International Competition

MidWest Living Recognizes Traverse City As A Culinary Capital

Midwest Living ranks Traverse City as the number 2 food town in the Midwest. Why not number 1? Because "...it's relatively lacking in ethnic options or hole-in-the-wall favorites."

A fair argument, but enough to keep TC from being the number one foodie town?

And us Traverse City residents will be surprised to see the population listed as 142,000.

See: Best Midwest Food Towns: #2 Traverse City: an established food reputation

Black Star Farms Wins Gold And Silver

More awards for northern Michigan wines!

At the Pacific Rim International Wine Competition Black Star Farms won gold with their 2007 Arcturos Pinot Gris and the 2008 Arcturos Dry Riesling was awarded a silver medal.

See: New Awards from International Competition