The Interlochen Food Experience

Yes, I'm making a post of everything I've eaten this summer.  I'm just that lame/legit.  Enjoy.


Bud's --  Veggie Burger, Homemade Kettle Chips, Fruit Salad, Italian Soda with Sugar Free Raspberry, Pillsbury Cake Ice Cream, Coconut Eskimo Kisses Ice Cream,  Ultimate Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream, No Sugar Added Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Doughnut with Chocolate Icing and Sprinkles
The Hofbrau -- Perch (Yellow Belly Lake Perch lightly dusted & deep fried), French Fries, Chicken Dumpling Soup, Biscuit, Bell's Oberon, Strawberry Short's Ale
Giovanni's -- Garden Pizza (Fresh tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, marinara and five cheese blend), Tater Tots
Moomer's Homemade Ice Cream -- White Chocolate Oreo Ice cream, Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream, S'mores Ice Cream
Melody Freeze -- Vanilla Ice Cream, Twist Ice Cream, Blueberry Frozen Yogurt, Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt, Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt, Mango Frozen Yogurt, Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt, Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt
Jolly Pumkin -- Turkey Sandwich (Housemade brioche bread, smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, dijon and cherry pesto), Bam Biere (An artisan farmhouse ale that is golden, naturally cloudy, bottle conditioned and dry hopped for a perfectly refreshing balance of spicy malts, hops and yeast)
North Peak Brewery -- Black Bean and Portabella Burger (A housemade vegetarian patty on a Stonehouse ciabattini roll with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and pesto aioli), Pub fries, Belgian Whitecap beer, Beer Sampler: Diabolical IPA (An aggressively hopped IPA, with a nice caramel sweetness. This brew features multiple hop additions which provide an abundance of flavor & aroma. Citrus, pine, mint, and floral notes can't be missed while enjoying this North Peak flagship beer), Northern Light (A staple brew @ North Peak, this beer utilizes pale, pilsner, and Munich malts and US Saaz & German Hersbrucker hops to create an approachable, yet assertive lighter, golden ale. It's clean, crisp & refreshing!), Shirley's Irish Stout (A dry stout, with lots of roasted barley and a long finish. Nitrogen dispensed for extra creaminess), Mission Point Porter (A full bodied porter with rich chocolate overtones and a pleasant hop aroma), Siren Amber (A malty classic, with the subtle hop flavor & aroma from Willamette & Fuggle. Enjoy the caramel sweetness with just a hint of roasted barley, which provides the rich amber color & a slight dry finish).
Mackinaw Brew Company --  Spicy Crab and Corn Chowder, House Salad, Belgian Whitecap Beer (This amazing beer is a true example of a Belgian style wheat ale. Brewed with Coriander for a unique aroma and a delicate fruity finish…this almost white golden colored ale will satisfy the occasional craft brew drinker or beer snob.)
Flap Jack Shack -- Western Omelet (Ham, Cheddar cheese, diced onion and green pepper), Short Stack (Golden brown, fluffy flap jacks topped with whipped butter)
Jet's Pizza -- Vegetable Pizza (Premium Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Black Olives and Tomatoes), Greek Salad (Lettuce, Feta Cheese, Beets, Tomatoes, Greek Olives, Red Onions & Pepperoncini)
China Lee -- Beef & Garlic Sauce, Chicken Egg Roll, Dumplings, Crab Rangoon
Grand Traverse Pie Company -- Chicken Pesto with Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich (Baked chicken breast, roasted red pepper, and lettuce with pesto mayonnaise on focaccia), Chicken Noodle Soup, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Creme Pie
Green House Cafe -- Egg white omelet with spinach and mushrooms, Fruit Salad, Light Rye toast
Joe's Friendly Tavern -- Turkey Sandwich (Roast turkey sandwich with brie cheese on freshly baked bread)
The Blue Tractor -- Portabella Burger (This meatless burger features a whole balsamic marinated mushroom, chargrilled and topped with melted Jack cheese, tomatoes, field greens and herb aioli), Smoked chicken, mild chiles and jack cheese macaroni and cheese.

Wineries (Tastings):
Chateau Chantal - Chardonnay, Select Harvest Gewurztraminer, Sparkling Cherry, Cerise, Late Harvest Riesling
Peninsula Cellars - Manigold Gewurztraminer (This single vineyard, limited production Gewurz has an intense floral bouquet complementing ripe grapefruit flavors, with a spicy, glycerol finish), Detention (A blend of Baco noir, Lemberger, and Cab. Franc. A semi-sweet mixed berry bombshell, that pairs well with most dishes, and is easy to enjoy), Homework (This rosé is produced in a sweet style and packed with strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavors. Chill Homework for a refreshing summer picnic wine that is great by the glass), Chardonnay (Bright and vibrant Chardonnay fermented entirely in stainless steel to help showcase the fruit flavors. Exotic flavors of mango and papaya mingle with classic citrus in this out of the ordinary Chardonnay), Hot Rod Cherry (A high octane blend of Montmorency, Ulster, and Balaton cherries, resulting in a great cherry flavor, with a hint of ginger spice)