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 The historic Montague Inn, located on eight acres of waterfront property in Saginaw, has long been a destination of choice for people looking for a romantic getaway. The 12,000-square-foot home has functioned as a bed and breakfast since 1986, but besides serving as “Michigan’s Most Romantic Getaway,” the Inn also boasts some of the area’s most unique and elegant fine dining.
The Montague Inn recently welcomed David Rosier as its new executive chef; he took over the kitchen this past January. Rosier is a 1996 graduate of the Southwest Florida Culinary Academy, where he graduated in the top 4 percent of his class. Because of his high ranking, he was immediately placed as chef of the Pico Café in Kansas City, Mo., and he has been working in the industry ever since. However, Rosier is a Tri-City native, and so when the opportunity arose to move back to the area, he jumped at it. |
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 "Make a good hamburger and they'll always come back."
Frustrated 26 years ago by patrons leaving his bar to get a bite to eat, rookie owner Joe Mulvaney took the advice of his meat-supplier friend and set about creating what has become a local legend at the Farmer's Home Tavern in Hemlock.
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 Stepping into Hemlock's Farmer's Home Tavern feels a bit like stepping into most small-town bars. In it you'll find a jukebox, decorations from the most recent holiday strung from the ceiling, and cushy bar stools that invite you to stay awhile. The come-as-you-are feeling brings the locals back day after day and makes finding a table on a Friday night a bit like finding a parking space at the mall the day after Thanksgiving. |
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Castles, Dinosaurs & Monkey Bars Oh My! |
 Looking for a place to turn your kids loose for outdoor summer fun? Let little ones climb, swing, and slide on these top-notch Tri-County playgrounds.
Midland County
Plymouth Park
Near the corner of Swede Avenue and East Wheeler Street, Midland
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Most Unique Feature: Vehicle enthusiasts can “drive” the wooden fire truck or take a “ride” on the wooden train, complete with four cars and a caboose. For flying adventures, kids can pilot a bouncer jet. And they can take to the sea in a boat named Lydia. |
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 Have you ever suffered from backyard grill envy?
That’s when you peer over your fence into your neighbor’s backyard after smelling a tantalizing aroma wafting through the air.
Well, you can thank our area’s cultural history for the delightful smell. That’s because the German and Polish immigrants brought their rich sausage-making tradition to the Tri-Cities over a century ago. Whether it is bratwurst, bockwurst, knockwurst, kielbasa, sausage, or wieners, the area boasts some of the best meats in the state…as well as the Midwest. |
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Will the Real Tony Please Stand Up? |
 With “Tony” in their names, these Italian eateries have been satisfying Tri-City diners since 1947
If you grew up in Saginaw or the surrounding area, there was probably one locally owned restaurant that your family patronized frequently. If you didn’t grow up in the Tri-Cities, chances are that one of your new friends or neighbors introduced you to this same eating establishment. Can you guess it? Here’s a hint. They serve great home-cooked food in big, sometimes giant, portions.
You guessed it—Tony’s Restaurant. For many families, Tony’s was and still is the place to partake in some delicious food at family-affordable prices as well as enjoy the welcoming family-friendly atmosphere. For some, eating at Tony’s Restaurant became a tradition that has been passed down through the generations. Tri City looks at the enduring popularity of “Tony” and examines some branches of the family tree, connects the meatballs, gets the scoop on the super-sized sundaes, and spotlights the sandwich giant that started it all. |
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