Here are "Rick's Picks" for dining. If you know of some 'up-North' gem that I'm missing please give me a call or drop me an email. Thanks, Rick

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Pizza:

Papa-K 231-587-0555 Mancelona (delivers to Chalet) or 231-533-6844 Bellaire (the Bellaire location has miniature golf for the kids)

Masons, 231-533-4300
Just past McDonalds behind Insurance Co., Bellaire
Open until 9pm; Delivery after 5pm

Short's Brewery, 231-533-6622
121 North Bridge Street, Downtown Bellaire
Gourmet style pies and local brewed beer

Breakfast, Coffee & Lunch:

Toonie's (was Village Chalet), 231-533-8513
216 N. Bridge Rd., Bellaire, MI
M-Sat 6a-8p (Dinner as well?)

Lunch Box, 231-533-6678
106 E Cayuga, Bellaire
M88 (on south side) just east of light in downtown Bellaire
Great soup and sandwiches; seasonal (approx. April to November)

Java Link, 231-631-3983
101 W. State St., Mancelona (SW Corner at US-131)
Great "Starbuck's Style" Coffee and FREE Wireless Internet

Moka, New Coffee Shop serving breakfast & lunch.
Downtown Bellaire at the light

Dinner:

LuLu's, 231-533-5252 Review
W. side of Bridge Street, Bellaire
Our personal favorite. Pricey for Bellaire; a steal by down-state standards. Very nice gourmet cuisine. Closed Mondays

Short's Brewery, 231-533-6622
121 North Bridge Street, Downtown Bellaire
Great sandwiches & pizza. Wonderful micro-brew beer. Tuesday is Growler Night - $5.00 growler refills in the off-season. Live music, Sunday Jazz.
Non-smoking establishment (yea!)

Bellaire Bar & Restaurant, 231-533-6536
217 North Bridge Street, Downtown Bellaire
Thursday is Walleye Night; all you can eat Walleye.
A bit smokey inside the bar; but a fun hangout.

The Rowe Inn, 231-588-7351
N. side of Bridge Street
6303 C-48, Ellsworth (M88 ~15 miles N. of Bellaire)
Expensive, very nice gourmet cuisine

Tapawingo, 231-588-7971
N. side of Bridge Street
9502 Lake Street, Ellsworth (M88 ~15 miles N. of Bellaire)
Expensive, very nice gourmet cuisine

Apache Trout Grill, 231-947-7079
13671 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
Dine while overlooking the Grand Traverse Bay!
Moderate-high price, great seafood, salads, ribs, sandwiches etc.

Traverse City Record Eagle UpNorth/Dining your guide to places to eat.

Shanty Creek Resort Restaurants - Six restaurants offering a range of atmospheres including Italian, local, fun, casual, and snacks.

• La Vigna Italian Bistro - a taste of Italy
• The Lakeview - a taste of Northern Michigan with a great view of Lake Bellaire
• Ivan's Fun, Food, & Spirits - fun with entertainment June - August
• Arnies - sandwiches, soups & cocktails for lunch & dinner
• Weiskopf's Grill - hearty breakfasts; sandwiches, soups, & cocktails for lunch.
• Schuss Golf Deck - burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails.

Video Rentals:

Movie Gallery, next to Glen's Mancelona 231-587-1281
Mon-Thurs 10a-10p; Fri, Sat 10a-11p; Sun noon-10p

Sunset Video
110 East State Street, Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8799

Sunset Video
116 South Bridge Street, Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-5918

For area Snowmobile information go to Northwest Michigan Snowmobile or Antrim County Snowmobile Club. You can ride to the trails directly from our homes.

Other Area Information:
Bellaire, MI
Michigan Golf
Traverse City Area
Antrim County
Up North Life

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