Go Shop View archives

• HEAVENLY SCENT HERB FARM

  Housed in a 1910 barn painted to resemble a European storefront, this shop offers enchanting candles, tabletop décor, vases, cement statuary, birdhouses and feeders. Tour the rambling flower and herb gardens and watch for winged faeries flitting ‘round the bend. (9/2011)

  13730 White Lake Rd, Fenton
  810-629-2908
  www.heavenl...erbfarm.com
  

• Sullivan’s Irish Alley

  One hundred thousand welcomes await at this family-owned gift emporium. Need a Celtic knot bead for a true love’s bracelet or an Irish patchwork walking hat? If it has to do with the Emerald Isle, you’re likely to find it here, including rare pieces like Ogham (ancient script) wish plaques. (9/2011)

  104 E Main St, Flushing
  810-487- 2473
  sullivansirishalley.com
  

• Oliver T’s

  This specialty store sells enough gourmet foodstuffs to fill your pantry 10 times over. Check out the jaw-dropping selection of handcrafted beers from around the world, including Northern California’s hard-to-find Scrimshaw brews. (9/2011)

  1553 E Hill Rd, Grand Blanc
  810-695- 6550
  oliverts.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• Spicer Orchards

  This apple orchard has all the makings of a perfect fall family day. Wander through the corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch, pick apples, and check out the goats in the animal barn. Top it off with hot, homemade donuts that are so melt-inyour- mouth good they’ll make your knees buckle. (9/2011)

  10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton
  810-632-7692
  spicerorchards.com
  

• Back to the Bricks Cruise Weekend

  Legendary drag racer Big Daddy Don Garlits and his infamous Swamp Rat headline the entire weekend of this annual open-air celebration that will showcase about 30,000 classic cars. Activities include movie screenings, hot dog lunches and, of course, Saturday’s car show. Aug. 16-20. (9/2011)

  407 S Saginaw St, Flint
  810-695-2894
  backtothebricks.org
  

• Flint Children’s Museum

  Learning is fun at this museum that uses hands-on science and creative play to teach kids how the world works. This month’s theme is “Up, Up and Away"and visitors will learn about flight by conducting outdoor experiments, like sending stomp rockets into the sky. (9/2011)

  1602 W University Ave
  810-767-5437
  flintchildrensmuseum.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Creek City Grill

  This eatery serves comfort food with flair for all three meals. Adventurous foodies will be intrigued by the imaginative breakfast options like the delicious glazed doughnut cut in half, grilled, and served with ham, egg and melted cheese. You know you want it. $$ (9/2011)

  6104 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek
  810-630-6411

• Chutney Bazaar

  Shop Bollywood DVDs and imported goodies while munching a handmade veggie samosa at this no-frills Indian grocerturned deli. It’s perfect for a midday curry fix— especially the aloo tikki chaat (spicy peas spooned over potato cakes). $ (9/2011)

  5454 Perry Rd, Grand Blanc
  810-603-1499
  chutneybazaar.com
  

• Churchill’s

  Founded in 1980 when the University of Michigan’s Flint campus was itself just a young thing, this longtime downtown favorite calls itself the city’s original college bar. Thursdays $1 pitchers and well drinks from 9pm to midnight and Mexican Wednesdays always draw crowds of ravenous students looking for a sweet deal. $ (9/2011)

  340 S Saginaw St
  810-238-3800
  churchillsflint.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Cork on Saginaw

  So much wine, so little time. At this wine bar you can try all 28. Simply run your debit card through the enomatic wine serving system and enjoy 1- to-2- oz samples, make your own flight, then purchase a full glass of the one you like best. Also, nibble on bacon-cashew caramel corn. (9/2011)

  635 S Saginaw St
  810-422-9625
  corkonsaginaw.com
  

• Fenton Winery & Brewery

  Head to this sleek bistro-like spot for craft brews, small plates, quiet conversation and occasional live music. After indulging in the decadent cherry chocolate port over cheesecake, stop by the bar to say hello to the superfriendly owners. (9/2011)

  1545 N Leroy St, Fenton
  810-373-4194
  fentonwinery.com
  

• SOGGY BOTTOM BAR

  Local college students and business folk say it’s all “peace, love and beer” at this popular hangout just north of the Flint River, where guest bartenders, karaoke and live jams are part of the communal spirit of fun. (9/2011)

  613 Martin Luther King Ave
  810-239-8058