Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talk about all the cool things you can do at Treetops Resort this winter. More on Treetops at http://treetops.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive talk to reps from New Holland Brewing Company about what you can expect at both locations in Holland and Grand Rapids. And they talk about Spartan Barley, a pre-prohibition barley that was used to make a special beer. Russ’s Revival – named after the MSU researcher who resurrected the heirloom variety -- will be released soon.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show that features a behind the scenes look at fun things to do in Michigan. This weekend they hang out at Big Ugly Fish in Saginaw, one of MLive's Best Neighborhood Bars. On this episode of BTM they interview Mike Hanley, the owner of Big Ugly Fish, and Jessica Shepherd of MLive, a life-long Saginaw resident. They talk ab...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and the radio show "Behind the Mitten" talk to Bob Benser Jr. of Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island. Original Murdick's Fudge is offering special holiday packages for Thanksgiving and Christmas. More information at http://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/ More information on Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?fref=ts

On this weekend's show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Grand Rapids to experience the Ford Museum and the Grand Rapids Brewing Company. They also check in with friends from Experience GR and the JW Marriott. This show aired Nov. 5-6, 2016. "Behind the Mitten" airs on 9 stations throughout the state of Michigan. Learn more at http://behindthemitten.com/ Segment 1: John and Amy talk to...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and "Behind the Mitten" talk pizza, wine and beer on Episode 79. It originally aired Oct. 29-30, 2016. Segment 1: John and Amy interview Grand Rapids chef Chris Perky, who will be a guest chef at a special wine dinner at Treetops Resort in Gaylord. The dinner is 6 p.m. Nov. 19 with Modern Craft Winery. Perky is the founder of IronGR, a Cast Iron Restaurant an...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and radio show "Behind the Mitten" interview Heather Van Dyke-Titus and Barry Van Dyke about what's going on at Harmony Brewery in Grand Rapids. Harmony recently came in at No. 4 on our search for Michigan's Best Pizza. Heather and Barry also talk about Harmony Hall, located on GR's West Side, which just celebrated its one-year anniversary. Beer of the Week i...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and radio show "Behind the Mitten" interview Dawn Baker, a Show Manager at ShowSpan, which produces the annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. The festival is Nov. 17-19, 2016 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. More info at http://grwinefestival.com/ More info on BTM at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and radio show "Behind the Mitten" interview Gianni and Lisa Licari, who they named Michigan's Best Pizza in 2016. More on Licari's at https://www.facebook.com/Licarispizzakitchen/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf MLive's Top 12 Pizza List at http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/10/pizza_top_12.html#0 More on Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitt...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and "Behind the Mitten" recently interviewed Grand Rapids chef Chris Perky, who will be a guest chef at a special wine dinner at Treetops Resort in Gaylord. The dinner is 6 p.m. Nov. 19 with Modern Craft Winery. Perky is the founder of IronGR, a Cast Iron Restaurant and Osteria Rossa in Grand Rapids. Joining Chef Perky is Treetops Food and Beverage Director G...

"Wicked" returns to Michigan with 24 performances Nov. 9-27, 2016 at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing. John Gonzalez of MLive and the radio show "Behind the Mitten" interviews Amanda Jane Cooper, who plays Glinda in "Wicked." Ticket information at https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/wicked Behind the Mitten airs on 9 stations throughout the state of Michigan. More inf...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive host the radio show "Behind the Mitten," which airs on the weekends on 9 radio stations throughout the state of Michigan. On this weekend's show, John and Amy stopped in Stevensville in Southwest Michigan while on their search for Michigan's Best Pizza. They visited the new Watermark Brewing Company, and they learned more about the area from a local non-profi...

John Gonzalez of MLive and the radio show "Behind the Mitten" interviews Tim Hygh of the Mackinac Island CVB about the 2016 season. Even though the tourism season officially comes to a close Halloween weekend, the Island remains open year-round. More on Mackinac Island: https://www.mackinacisland.org/ More on Behind the Mitten: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?fref=ts More on MLive: http:/...

John Gonzalez of MLive and the "Behind the Mitten" radio show talked to Ken Hayward, executive vice president and managing director at Grand Hotel. They talked about a successful 2016 season and what's in store for 2017! More on MLive: http://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/ More on BTM: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/ More on Grand Hotel: http://www.grandhotel.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and Behind the Mitten interview Tim Hygh of the Mackinac Island CVB.

On this segment of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talk to Mandy Borsenik of the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. This segment aired Oct. 1-2, 2016. More on the Bavarian Inn: https://www.facebook.com/Bavarian-Inn-Restaurant-53798181606/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf More on Behind the Mitten: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?fref=ts Listen to last year's show from the Bavarian Inn: http:/...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive also co-host the radio show "Behind the Mitten." On this episode, they talk to: Meg George of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, which opens a new season on Oct. 20 with "Masters of Illusion." Blue Water Area CVB's Marci Fogal, and Claire Secory at ebw.tv (Segment 2-Listen at 9:40) They learn more about The Deck Down Under from Chef Tom (Segment 3-Listen at 1...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive host the radio show Behind the Mitten. On this episode they interview the guys of Stormcloud Brewing Co. in Frankfort, winners of Michigan's Best New Brewery. They also talk Mary Carroll of the Benzie County Visitor's Convention Bureau (Segment 2-Listen at 9:55) They stop in at the Grand Coney in Grand Rapids for breakfast; they talk to owner Jeff Lobdell. (S...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive host the radio show Behind the Mitten. On this episode, the interview: *Johnny Brann Jr. of Kitchen 67 about a recent trip to Chicago where they did some research for future concepts and trends. (Segment 1 and Segment 3-Listen at 18:43) *Mandy Borsenik of the Bavarian Inn about upcoming events. (Segment 2-Listen at 9:44) *And Kelly Yauk of Grand Traverse Reso...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you behind the scenes at New Holland Brewing's The Knickerbocker, which opened in September, 2016 in Grand Rapids. It is located at 417 Bridge St. NW. More info: http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/09/inside_new_holland_brewings_kn.html Learn more about the Knickerbocker: http://newhollandbrew.com/theknickerbocker/

John Gonzalez of MLive and co-host of the radio show "Behind the Mitten," talks to Lizzie Markson, who plays Sophie in the Broadway musical tour "Mamma Mia!" The Farewell Tour just kicked off in Houston, Texas, but will make a stop Oct. 14-16, 2016 at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. "Mamma Mia!" is the story about a bride to be (Sophie) who wants to invite her father to her wedding. But she do...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of MLive and Behind the Mitten are on the search for Michigan's Best Pizza. On a recent interview with Justin Barclay of West Michigan Live, which airs on WOOD Radio-1300 AM and 1069FM, they talk to Max Trierweiler of Mitten Brewing Co. and Heather Van Dyke of Harmony Brewing Co. Both are finalists from Grand Rapids. More on Michigan's Best: http://topics.mlive.com/ta...

John Gonzalez of MLive and the radio show "Behind the Mitten" talks to Renee Newman of Discover Kalamazoo about things to do this weekend, Sept. 23-25, 2016. For a full list of events throughout the year, check out Discover Kalamazoo: http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/ MLive's 13 Things to Do this weekend in Kalamazoo: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2016/09/13_things_to_do_i...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of MLive co-host the radio show "Behind the Mitten." On this segment they interview travel to Jackson, Michigan, to check out a new restaurant, and revisit the Grand River Brewery. They also spend some time with Experience Jackson. Amy and John also run down the new season at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center in Grand Rapids. This segment aired on Sept. 17-18, 2016. S...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of MLive co-host the radio show "Behind the Mitten." On this segment they interview Phil Godfrey, general manager of The Dirty Bird. It's the newest restaurant in Jackson and offers all things chicken, as well as 40 taps of beer. This segment aired on Sept. 17-18, 2016. More on The Dirty Bird: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyBirdJackson/?fref=ts More on Behind the Mitte...