\nOwner Jonathan has been making the best New York-style bagels in Benzie County for 22 years. When not laboring in the back, he can often be found engaging patrons\u2019 tables and weighing in on the topic of the day. Bagels come out still warm and slathered with a liberal amount of cream cheese.<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Check out the local art that is hanging on the wall as part of L\u2019Chayim\u2019s \u201cHit the Wall\u201d series. Each artist\u2019s show opens with a wine and cheese party after-hours.<\/p>\n Second Breakfast: Blue Caribou Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> Tip<\/strong>: Order the quad latte with no foam for caffeinated bliss. Top it off with a sticky sweet cinnamon roll or a lemon iced ginger scone. <\/p>\n Morning Activity: Dip Your Toes in Crystal Lake<\/strong> Tip<\/strong>: Bring a worm and a bobber for fishing.<\/p>\n Lunch: East Shore Market<\/strong> Early Afternoon Activity: The Barber Shop<\/strong> Tip<\/strong>: Locals swear to have witnessed Steve work magic with a pair of scissors and a razor.<\/p>\n Afternoon Snack: Sweet Cheeks Sweets<\/a><\/strong> Tip<\/strong>: The shop is located next to the pathway to the Darcy Library, which offers a perfect shady spot to enjoy a sweet treat before retreating to the beach.<\/p>\n Tip<\/strong>: Check out the Open House that is offered on Thursdays throughout the summer from 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n Dinner: Picnic in the Park<\/strong> Tip<\/strong>: In need of a wine corkscrew? Pop into Crystal Crate and Cargo, one of the longest-running businesses in downtown Beulah, and enter a paradise of unique premium accessories and artisanal products for the kitchen and pantry. A food-gear lover can easily forget what they came for and find themselves perusing the aisles of fantastic items \u2014 about 15,000 they can\u2019t live without.<\/p>\n
\nThe coffeehouse on the corner was recently reopened by Erik and Kelly Chorley and their family. Blue Caribou features a full-service coffee bar alongside reasonably priced breakfast, lunch, and dinner options in an updated and comfortable space that balances an industrial interior design with a modern urban feel. <\/p>\n
\nOn the Crystal Lake beachfront, Beulah has rebuilt the retaining wall and added a bike lane. Next to the maintained public restrooms and the updated set of kids\u2019 playground equipment, the convenience of the public boat dock makes a perfect transition from lake to land. The new, universally accessible fishing dock \u2014 fitted with numerous rod holders and located above weed beds \u2014 virtually guarantees that there are fish for the kids to catch.<\/p>\n
\nNels and Karen Nelson\u2019s eclectic store is a year-round stop for delicious food and a diverse selection of specialty grocery items. With an emphasis on ethnic food ingredients, East Shore is the place to look if a recipe calls for something that can\u2019t be found elsewhere. They also offer a unique selection of liquors, specialty beers, and wines that are hand-picked by Nels and Karen.
\nTip: Deciding between a sub, made with their fresh bread and piled high with meat and cheese, and the personal House Special pizza is too much, so just get both. Locals swear by The Judy.<\/p>\n
\nGet a fresh cut from Steve, who, with a deft hand, always sends customers away looking better than when they walked in. One of the consistently busy places in town, the constant buzz proves the popularity of Steve\u2019s work. <\/p>\n
\nBeulah\u2019s newest and youngest entrepreneur is 16-year-old local Maddy Mummey, who just opened Sweet Cheeks Sweets where you can buy sweet delectables that she bakes using the Grow Benzie incubator kitchen. From brownies and cookies to multiple flavors of cupcakes, Maddy\u2019s tasty morsels are lovingly made from scratch using family recipes. <\/p>\n![\"live](\"http:\/\/betsiecurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/live-for-art.jpg\")
<\/a>Late Afternoon Activity: Live For Art Gallery<\/a><\/strong>
\nLive For Art showcases artists with a love for the region who produce works in various mediums from photography and painting to jewelry and glass. Mary Lane founded Live For Art Gallery online in 2009 and made the move to her Beulah storefront in 2011. An open and inviting space makes viewing the art a pleasure.<\/p>\n
\nKids can hit Blue Caribou Caf\u00e9 for a Moomer\u2019s ice cream treat, while the adults can head to East Shore to fill a picnic basket. Every Thursday throughout the summer, there is free music in the park near Crystal Lake. These impromptu concerts by local musicians are a relaxed and enjoyable way to end a summer evening.<\/p>\n