Another Note on Black Star Farms

I know Iron Chef Mario Batali is a summer resident of Northport, Michigan and have many reports of him frequenting the vineyards (such as L. Mawby) of the Leelanau Wine Trail in Michigan and attending various food and wine events throughout the summer.  This is a testament to my shameless snooping and chatting up the people who work in the tasting rooms.


My parents were recently at the Black Star Farms tasting room in Traverse City and struck up a conversation with the wine pourer.  He said that Mario now supplies the pizzas for the cafe at the Suttons Bay location of Black Star Farms.  I haven't been able to find any info on this development online, so this news is unconfirmed, but will certainly be stopping in next time I am in the area.  I posted an article on this blog recently from the Huffinton Post on the evolving 'foodie' culture in northern Michigan and Mario was interviewed on the topic.  

Haunted Vineyard at Black Star Farms

Though I won't be making the 5 hour trip from Chicago to northern Michigan to check it out this year, I certainly wish I could.  What an amazing idea from one of my favorite vineyards to visit - a haunted hayride on the vineyard!

Starting October 2nd, the hayride will take place at the Suttons Bay location leaving from the Hearth and Vine Cafe every Friday and Saturday in October from 6p-10p.  Pizza, wine and mulled cider will be available.  

A $25 gift certificate for use in any of Blackstar Farms tasting rooms or at the Inn will be issued to each volunteer  per evening.  

Call Jill Ryan at 231-360-0134 for more details and to sign up for volunteering. 

Black Star Farms
10844 E Reyvold Road
Suttons Bay, MI
www.blackstarfarms.com