Season 3

2012 · 23 episodes

Episodes

1Mini Beer Makes Me Mega Funny - Lansing, Marine CityOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we're back in Lansing to find out why our own state capital is still one of the coolest places to visit in all of Michigan. We'll also stop at a fork in the road for some food dudes who are making what we like to call "real meals", and hit a home run with Lansing's own Lugnuts. Then, we head east to beautiful Marine City for a little bar, and a big bed & breakfast. We'll also satisfy your sweet tooth, show you why fish is for dinner, and prove once and for all that sea snoopers don't bite. It's all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
2I Lost a Quarter at the White House - Clare, SaginawOn this episode of Under the Radar, we travel all the way to Japan…in Saginaw that is! We’ll also meet a man who makes bread that some people just can’t live without…eat at a place the locals love and talk to an artist who’s helping move Saginaw forward. Then we head to Clare, where we’ll find out why cops really are attracted to doughnuts. We’ll also see tons of hotel history and thanks to some TV magic…eat at the White House - -NOT! Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be in Episode 302 - - featuring Claire and Saginaw. We call it "I lost a Quarter at the White House".
3Sweet Ride - Grand RapidsOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show in one of Michigan’s greatest cities … Grand Rapids. We’ll show you some of the coolest gardens you’ll see anywhere … and take you to a salon that’s having a blast with the past when it comes to hairstyles. Then we’ll introduce you to an innovative couple that went way beyond the “farm to fork” philosophy when they bought the knives and spoons to match. We’ll also show you a great place to stay … and a cool new eatery where wine meets food meets you. It’s all in Grand Rapids.
4I Can See Jim From Castle Rock - Glen Arbor, St. IgnaceOn this episode of Under the Radar Michigan we head to Glen Arbor for both kinds of art, the kind you appreciate and the kind that serves you great food and drinks. We'll also climb to the top of a pyramid and visit the one and only cherry republic. Then we head north to St. Ignace for a psychedelic greasy spoon and climb to the top of Castle Rock. We'll also show you why smoking fish is very "Manley" and make a quick stop at the Mystery Spot. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be!
5Detroit is for Lovers - Southwest DetroitOn this special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we dedicate the entire program to a great Michigan neighborhood that defines itself through food, culture, and community … Southwest Detroit. We’ll show you how a simple $5 bowl of soup can help bring about positive change … how a neighborhood coffee shop is helping to connect and grow an entire community … and, how people who live here define who they are. We’ll also discover a community art project that will change the way you look at your garage … a fabulous front yard that was 40 years in the making, and a single restaurant that brings you the best of two continents.
6The Sand is EVERYwhere! - Silver Lake, MidlandOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head to sandy Silver Lake for a dune ride that’s so much fun … you won’t even notice all the sand in your shoes. We’ll also do some wild off-roading, and have more family fun than a barrel of tourists. We’ll even meet the mad scientist of sausage making, and have a cow at a real dairy farm. Then we’re off to Midland for a real Santa school … a restaurant that’s so good, ghosts go there … and an in-depth look at a city well worth living in. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
7Wanna See a Trick? - Marshall, Colon, Grand HavenOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we start things off in two of Michigan’s most magical towns … Marshall and Colon. But, before we pull a rabbit out of our UTR hat, (you know us … were always hungry) we settle into Schuler’s Restaurant in Marshall for a classic Michigan meal. Then we head down the street to The American Museum of Magic for more magic than you can wave a wand at. Next, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Colon being the official magic capital of the world. And ... if that’s not enough … we head for one of Michigan’s best beach communities - Grand Haven. We’ll visit a shop that will take you back to the old country … a place where longboards will give you “smoking mad love” … and stay at a harbor house. All right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
8Burgermeister, Meisterburger - SE Michigan, Metro DetroitOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re all in … and all around Southeast Michigan. Not only will we sample bite-size burgers from 5 of Southeast Michigan’s classic, iconic, little white slider diners … we’ll also take you to a tremendous trampoline park in Troy, a marvelous mechanical museum in Farmington Hills, and a place where choppers rule the road in Clinton Township. All proof-positive that Southeast Michigan is a great place to live, work, eat, play, and explore.
9Hungry, Hungry Hippos - Restaurant SpecialWhen our viewers ask for something … we like to deliver … especially when it’s food !!! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our first-ever UTR Restaurant Special. In this special edition of UTR, we travel all over Michigan and take you to some of our favorite eateries from seasons 1 & 2. We hit Marquette, Muskegon, Wyandotte, Ferndale, Detroit, and Ann Arbor for some of the best food you’ll find on Planet Earth. We may eat a lot on our show … but after you see this episode … you’ll totally know why. Hang onto your napkin, because it’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
10Hey Buddy, Can I Get a Ride - Chelsea, Harbor SpringsOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in charming Chelsea for a café that really cares about the planet. We’ll also meet the actual hair of the dog … eat at a Common Grille that’s not so common … and find out where all those little blue boxes come from. Then, we head north to Harbor Springs for incredible cookies my mom “didn’t” make … a pizza place named “Turkey’s” … an incredible tunnel of trees … and a place that came right out of a fairytale (but, this fairytale serves great Polish food and draft beer … bonus) It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
11Corn Nutty Professor - Mackinac Island, JacksonOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hop the ferry and brave the waves for a classic Mackinac Island winter. We’ll meet the mayor … visit America’s oldest family-owned grocery store … find out where all the horses go … and see how the islanders celebrate the holidays. Then we head south to Jackson for some great railroad history … authentic West Texas barbeque … and the incredibly fascinating historic Jackson Prison Tour. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
12Pretty in Pink - Restaurant Special 2Hold onto your fork folks … we’re back with another UTR Michigan Restaurant Special, where we take you back to some of our favorite places from seasons one and two. We even gave it a catchy name … we’re calling it (pause) UTR Michigan Restaurant Special 2 … We’ll hit 7 more excellent Michigan eateries in Flint, Harbor Country, Royal Oak, Mt. Pleasant, Ann Arbor, and DeWitt … Michigan has great food … and we’re finding it … So, just sit back, relax, and get ready - to get hungry. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
13Area Code - DetroitOn this very special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in The Motor City for a popup beer garden that’s bringing new life and laughter to a classic Detroit neighborhood. We’ll also show you how some healthy sibling rivalry is creating incredible, and very heavy metal art. Then, we’re off to see how young musicians are putting their groove in a box for all the world to see. And, if that’s not enough, we take you to a pop-up restaurant that could (and does) pop up almost anywhere … and to a stable that serves awesome gourmet food … on a bun. Trust me … you’ll love it!!! It’s all right here in Detroit ... and it’s all on UTR.
14Watch Your Head - Traverse City, Mt. ClemensOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in Traverse City for trail riding on bikes with tires as fat as my head … don’t ask. We also found a chef who has so much passion for his craft, his staff, and his customers … that we went right to his house. We even take you to a place that makes sandwiches so good … you’ll write to them when they’re gone. Then, we head to marvelous Mt. Clemens for a place that has all the weird stuff you don’t even know you wanted yet. We’ll also take you to a bar that’s so small … you’ll feel like a big shot … and to a restaurant that takes the very best of Michigan, and brings it right to your table. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
15I'm hungry. When can we stop? - EscanabaOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head north for our “Escanaba In The Sunlight” adventure … But, you know us … after about an hour in the car, we get hungry and discover a place near Saginaw that’s so rustic and real … it’s right up our alley. After finally crossing the mighty Mackinac, we make our way west to Escanaba for an experience you won’t soon forget. We discover three young ladies who are lighting up The Lofts of Ludington; a candy factory known around the world; and a Swedish emporium of food and fun. And if that’s not enough … we show you an Escanaba landmark that’s coming back strong; a Stone House where the food literally rocks; and what breakfast is like with the original Rosy. It’s all right here in Michigan’s incredible UP ... and right here on UTR.
16Yeah, Baby! - Southeast MichiganOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hit 5 great spots in Southeast Michigan. We’ll show you a brand new old place in Pontiac, where young professionals can live, shop, and play … and take you to Oak Park to meet and eat with the one and only Ernie. And, if that’s not enough, we’ll tap some sugar maples in Novi … take you to the Wurst Bar in Ypsilanti … and tell you some things you might not know about The Detroit Zoo. All proof-positive that Southeast Michigan is one of the greatest places to be on Planet Earth.
17I'll Make Mine A Triple - Kalamazoo, MilfordOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head for Kalamazoo to stay at a house you’ll wish was ‘your’ home. We’ll also visit a special building for some very special people, learn a food dance that’s easy to swallow … and go to the old dog and learn some new tricks from a real mixologist. Then, we head east to Milford for a Market that’s so nice, you’ll wanna move next door. And, if that’s not enough … you’ll also meet someone who’ll help you make your home, your own … and find out where all the locals go to eat, drink, and connect. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
18Pedal Faster!!! - Grand RapidsOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in one of Michigan’s greatest cities … Grand Rapids. We’ll show you a food basket that’s feeding tousands of hungry kids … taste the most fun thing you can make with apples … and show you a hip, new place to stay, that’s also got some great history. Then, we’ll meet a woman who dreamed up your breakfast … a man who’s helping dreams come true for the whole community … and even take you to a portable party powered by people. It’s all about Grand Rapids ... and it’s all on UTR.
19I'm Such a Luger - Sunset SideOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hit the west side of Michigan’s marvelous mitten for another wild UTR adventure. We’ll show you how winners can be lugers in Muskegon … and how to ring the Bells for beer in Kalamazoo. Then we hobnob with Herman Miller in Holland … show you a world-class car museum in Hickory Corners … and teach kids with fire and ice in Benton Harbor. It’s all about the west side of Michigan’s mitten ... and it’s all on UTR.
20I'll Be Doggone… - The Great Lakes Bay RegionOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show in the heart of Michigan’s lower peninsula … The Great Lakes Bay Region. After talking to an expert on the area, we head to Saginaw for a wild ride through Michigan’s Everglades with the one and only Johnny Panther Quest. Then, we drive to Kawkawlin for a place where you can eat Thanksgiving dinner any time you want. And if that’s not enough … we’ll also introduce you to a sweet new baker in Bay City … and show you how Frankenmuth goes to the dogs every Memorial Day Weekend. It’s all The Great Lakes Bay Region ... and it’s all right here on UTR.
21Yes, I'm Going to Finish ALL My Popcorn - DetroitOn this very special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in The Motor City for a popup restaurant that takes your taste buds all the way to Indonesia. We’ll also show you how Detroit is actually getting greener … and how The Redford Theater continues to make movie magic. Then, we discover an American bistro with a European flair and a soul food foundation … and an urban orchard that’s growing, of all things, the exotic Paw Paw fruit. It’s all right here in Detroit ... and it’s all on UTR.
22Abusement Rides?? - Northville, DownriverOn this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in beautiful Northville for a little bit of Italy … a lot of farm animals … and to meet a dentist who’s helping put a better smile on a whole community. Then, we head downriver in southeast Michigan for a TV diner that serves great dinners … and, for both kinds of wildlife … the kind you believe in … and a kind you just won’t believe. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
23Ten MORE Shows? - FingertipsOn this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we wander across the top of Michigan’s mitten for a UTR-style adventure. We’ll show you some kick back cabins on Lake Huron … the largest waterfall in the Lower Peninsula … and an Italian restaurant the locals love. Then we’ll walk through the trees and fly like a bird near Mackinaw, and even have dinner at the Dam Site Inn. And if that’s not enough … we’ll show you a town along the tunnel of trees that’s got a Good Hart … and a state park that will blow your natural mind. It’s all about the top of Michigan’s mitten ... and it’s all on UTR.