Dining

The food alone is worth the trip. It is served in several charming locations. Not one of those locations is the least bit like any other. Nor are the menus like one another. You’ll find that they vary in décor, style of service, entertainment and price but not in quality. So, you can enjoy casual or fine dining – indoors or out – with stunning views of the water or forest. You can also enjoy dining with the kids (early if you like) or with one another in an adult-only setting at Nonna’s Tavern. Or, for a quiet night, you can pick up take-out foods and beverages at Cavanaugh’s Grocery & Deli.

Whatever you do, you will find extensive wine lists featuring Leelanau County wines and fine collections of premium beverages. You’ll also find that the flavor filled foods come from farm-fresh, organic Northern Michigan ingredients and the bounty of the waters you’ll see.

The Leelanau Chefs’ Association was formed by The Homestead. Chefs from the three other leading restaurants – La Be-casse, North and Trattoria Funistrada – were invited to join. The purposes of the LCA are to support local, family-owned farms which produce pesticide-free produce; to purchase locally raised poultry and caught fish; to protect the environment by minimizing trucking; and, to present cooking schools which teach healthy cooking techniques.

The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners' Association was formed by the winemakers of the Leelanau Peninsula to promote and develop the wine industry in our area. Leelanau County has more vineyards (18 and growing) than any other county in the state. The Homestead is pleased to support these important local businesses, to feature their products in the restaurants and at Cavanaugh's Grocery & Deli and to host winery tours, wine tastings and wine dinners.

For more information on this year's tours visit http://www.thehomesteadresort.com/events.php

For more information on this year's area wine events visit www.lpwines.com