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Lakeside Charm and Farm-Fresh Ambition: A Guide to the Rising Food and Wine Scene in Michigan’s Harbor Country

By Caitlin White, Caitlin WhiteJune 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Just outside of Chicago, this lakeside district has morphed from summer vacation spot to year-round food and wine destination.

Point to the city of Chicago on a map, then draw the letter U along the shore of Lake Michigan, and your finger will land on the tiny little town of New Buffalo, the heart of what locals call Harbor …

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