Oktoberfest Dinner & Brew Cruise on MI Princess

The goal of the Michigan Beer Company (MBC) is simple: to give local beer lovers, who’ve made Michigan one of the hottest craft beer states in the country, a place to call home. “If a Michigan brewery has a distributor they'll be represented on our beer list, which will be ever-changing and growing,” says owner Dan Linnen. Diners passionate not only about beer but about great food to pair it with will not be disappointed. Chef Jeff Krulikowski, former sous chef of Toasted Oak Grill & Market in Novi, has designed a unique menu with a strong nod to Michigan and its locally-sourced products. These products, which will include many more when Michigan produce is in season, include shrimp from Farm Fresh Seafood in Okemos, Michigan (created by Russ Allen in 1994 as a way of providing a more sustainable and ecologically friendly way of producing shrimp), venison from various venison farms in the thumb area of Michigan, and rabbit from Hoppin Good Farms, which sources rabbits from small family farms in southern Michigan and the thumb area.

Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern, a full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar, announced that all of its Michigan taverns are now offering a variety of Michigan craft beers in 64-ounce growlers for purchase.

Monk Beer Abbey may be known for its award-winning waffle sandwiches, elk burgers and duck fat fries but this month, a special menu puts its mussels dishes at the center of attention. For a limited time, four flavor infusions are available and feature Prince Edward Island Mussels.

Monk Beer Abbey gives metro Detroiters one more reason to celebrate the coming of spring with a fresh new menu. Executive Chef Robert Young assured fans of the establishment the new menu will still highlight award-winning waffle sandwiches, burgers, mussels, frites and duck fat fries, always favorites among the offerings.