Trattoria Stella restaurant in Traverse City (Facbook photo)
National publications often name Detroit as an underrated city for food or travel.
But the online publication BuzzFeed, looks to north for that honor, naming Traverse City among a dozen "Most Underrated Food Cities In America."
The online publication writes:
This summer town on the shores of Lake Michigan is one of celebrity chef Mario Batali's favorite food cities. Home to cherry orchards and vineyards, Traverse City is a budding destination for both food and wine lovers.
From poké bowls to pork tacos, you'll find something among the dozens of stationary food trucks at The Little Fleet, and the five-course, locally grown tasting menu at The Cooks' House is worthy of a special occasion. But whatever you do, don't miss out on the cherry crumb pie at Grand Traverse Pie Company.