The Pasty, pronounced pass-tee, (pictured above) is one of the staples of the Upper Peninsula, brought here by the copper and iron miners from Cornwall , England (Cousin Jacks). "The pasty is a sort of portable beef stew folded into a purse of pie dough and baked to a rich, golden brown. Warmed on a shovel held over a candle, the Cousin Jack's pasty provided him with a nourishing, well balanced meal no matter how far underground he was working. Together with the vegetables which went into it, it made just the dinner a hard worker required." *

North Star Brick Oven Bakery, Fine Hearth Breads, Rt 1, Box 78, Newberry MI 49868. Phone (906) 658-3537. North Star Artisan breads contain only the finest ingredients and each loaf is naturally leavened, using all natural starter. North Star breads are mixed and kneaded manually, hand shaped and baked directly on the hearth of the uniquely designed wood-fired brick oven. No two loaves are ever alike. Stop by and pick up a loaf or two to take to your cabin or camp.

THE PASTY OVEN Pasty Shop is located at W-7270 Highway U.S.2, near the stoplight in Quinnesec Michigan, just 4 miles east of Iron Mountain, MI. Phone: 906-776-0990 or toll free 800-753-5257. Eat in our dining area or pick up some delicious pasties for lunch or dinner. The Pasty Oven offers mail order so you can enjoy a taste of the Upper Peninsula in your own home. Baked fresh every day at our USDA inspected plant in Florence, we offer a variety of pasties including the traditional pasty, breakfast pasty, chicken pasty, vegetable pasty, and mini pastys &endash; great for appetizers or a party. Pasties can be purchased hot and fresh, half-baked, frozen or by mail order. Gift Certificates available.

Peterson's Fish Market on Quincy Hill in Hancock MI offers fresh and smoked fish available year round that may be shipped anywhere in the United States. Call for shipping or stop at our market. We fish Lake Superior almost every day. Peterson's offers fresh salmon, trout, and whitefish and smoked salmon, herring, and trout. Four Sons Fish & Chips concession stand open from May through September. Supplier to the major restaurants in the area. Peterson's Fish Market, 49813 US Hwy 141, P.O. Box 535, Hancock, MI 49930. Phone 906-482-2343.

The Village Artisans of Garden Art Gallery is filled with fine arts and crafts created by Upper Peninsula Artists. including home made jam and jelly. The Garden Art Gallery is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October. Located between Escanaba and Manistique, 8 miles south of US-2. Turn south at Garden Corners on Highway M-183 to the town of Garden, Michigan. Phone 906-644-2025.

The Wood'n Spoon, Handmade Natural Preserves, Jams, and Jellies from fruits naturally grown. Tasty fruitcakes. Stop in our shop or purchase by mail order or using our online shopping cart. We feature the delicious wild Thimbleberry Jam, an Upper Peninsula specialty. PO Box 391, US 41, Mohawk, MI, 49950. (906)337-2435.

RESTAURANTS, CAFES, SUPPER CLUBS, CATERING SERVICE in the Upper Peninsula.

Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, and Marquette Communities

Cadeau Creations in L’Anse offers catering & event planning for every occasion in the Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Marquette Communities. Cadeau Creations will cater events from a large reception or party to a cozy dinner for two at a vacation cottage or camp. Catering includes appetizers, holiday parties, business meetings, snowmobile or hunting group gatherings, showers, and boat parties.  The Chef has over 20 years experience and uses the freshest ingredients available. Gourmet food and gift baskets. Phone Chimene at 906-201-2016 to plan your event.

Curtis, The Manistique Lakes Area

• Chamberlins Ole Forest Inn Restaurant, 1-800-292-0440 or 906-586-6000. Overlooking Big Manistique Lake, a mile north of Curtis Michigan in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Full of history, updated in the '90s in its decor. secluded, Restaurant open daily for casual fine dining.
• Farmhouse Restaurant, W17838 US-2, Gould City, MI 49838. The Farmhouse family restaurant is located on Highway US-2 near the Manistique Lakes. Open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. Specialties include homemade bread, soup, and desert. Fish Fry on Friday. Next door to Michihistrigan Recreational Area. W17838 US-2, Gould City, MI 49838. Phone: 906-477-6220.

Munising/Au Train/ Christmas:

• Brownstone Inn Restaurant is located on M-28, 2 miles west of the blinking light in AuTrain, MI across from Lake Superior. Family friendly dining with exceptional food and drinks. 65 Beer Menu. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers. Dinner menu includes steaks, fresh Lake Superior Whitefish, plus many other items in our chef designed menu. Private dining room available. Just off snowmobile trail #417 with a groomed trail right to the door. E4635 Highway M-28 West, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8332.
• Falling Rock Café & Bookstore in downtown Munising. Café serves breakfast sandwiches, bagels, homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, pasties, and delicious fresh roasted coffee. Hand dipped ice cream cones, sundaes, and ice cream sodas. Bookstore features new books, several about the Upper Peninsula, thousands of used books, and items created by local artists. Wireless internet service. Stop by Saturday nights for music and enjoy other events that take place during the week. A wonderful spot to have a bite as you browse this interesting shop in one of the oldest buildings in Munising. Phone: 906-387-3008. Located on M-28 at 104 East Munising Ave., Munising, MI 49862

Naubinway: Anchor In Naubinway Cafe & Gift Shop is located on Highway US-2, 25miles east of Curtis by Lake Michigan.  Stop for a deli sandwich, salad, specialty coffee, tea, or one of our delightful deserts and ice cream specialties. Wi-Fi area with comfortable seating, fireplace, & TV. Open daily. W11632 US-2, Naubinway, MI 49762. Phone: 906-477-1220.

*Quotation from Agnes Murdoch, Boom Copper: The Story of the First U. S. Mining Boom, 1943

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