GAYLORD — How sweet it is! The long-vacant building at 505 S. Wisconsin Ave. will soon become the new production and distribution facility for the Alpine Chocolat Haus. “People are really happy we are resurrecting an old building,” said Bruce Brown, who has served as “Der Chocolatmeister” since opening Gaylord’s favorite sweet shop in 1985. […]

It’s easy to stick to the familiar, to not venture outside the vicinity of our hometowns, to eat at the same restaurants, to shop at the same stores. But Michigan is full of smaller towns and cities that are perfect for a day trip or even a quick stop for a bite to eat and […]

There’s something about traditional German spelling that makes you rest assure this “chocolat” is about to be spot on. The Alpine Chocolat Haus originated in downtown Gaylord but has since expanded its confectionery empire to other Michigan towns. Boyne City, Plymouth or Sault Ste. Marie, wherever you wander, anticipate authentic smells only produced from handcrafted chocolates made with […]