Under the Radar Michigan

You’re invited to join viewers from around the world on a virtual trip to Mackinac Island, voted one of the “Top 10 Islands in the U.S.” by Trip Advisor. Step back in time and enjoy bike riding, breathtaking coastal views, carriage tours and more in real time with an interactive tour guide. Pure Michigan has partnered with Georama to livestream audio and video from the island, including two-way interactivity where viewers can ask questions and respond to the tour guide operating the camera. Tom Daldin, host of PBS show Under the Radar Michigan, will be your tour guide as you virtually explore the island in real-time. Tom will answer your questions, take suggestions on what to see and do, and react to viewers in real-time.

You’re invited to join viewers from around the world on a virtual trip to the Detroit Zoo. Pure Michigan has partnered with Georama to livestream audio and video from the zoo, including two-way interactivity where viewers can ask questions and respond to the tour guide operating the camera. Tom Daldin, host of PBS show Under the Radar Michigan, will be your tour guide as you virtually explore the zoo in real-time. Tom will answer your questions, take suggestions on what to see and do, and react to viewers in real-time.

Royal Oak, Detroit, Kalamazoo: In the first episode of "Under the Radar - Michigan", Tom shares the mind-blowing aviation experience that the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo -- voted the best place to take someone visiting Michigan -- has to offer. He then heads to Royal Oak to Zumba, a restaurant that prides itself on its authentic and fresh Mexican food that’s also a steal. Next, Tom makes his way to one of Detroit’s hidden treasures, the Inn on Ferry Street in Midtown, a collection of bed and breakfasts nestled near the epicenter of Detroit’s art, music, and culture. These three destinations are just the beginning. Michigan has over 10 million people, 300 cities, 260 villages, 1200 townships. With “Under the Radar - Michigan,” audiences will discover them all. Join host Tom Daldin, a proud resident of Michigan his whole life, for a brand new series called "Under the Radar - Michigan".

Grand Rapids, Cadillac, Port Huron: Episode 102 of “Under the Radar Michigan,” is loaded with good food, phenomenal people and fabulous hot spots to stop and rest a spell. Tom Daldin takes you through the thriving city of Grand Rapids, where he explores the following: the B.O.B (aka The Big Old Building) an old grocery warehouse turned into the city’s main entertainment center. “Under The Radar- Michigan” travels next to the city of Cadillac, which prides itself on being a great place to live and a great place to play! Many new businesses are coming into the new main street area, such as the large and whimsical Toy Town, which local business owners believe really contributes to the city’s growth. You’ve got to see the first class European style hotel in the Herman’s European Café & Hotel which lets visitors unwind after a day of fishing, hiking, and boating.

Detroit, Lansing, Battle Creek: In the third episode of “Under The Radar - Michigan”, host Tom Daldin asks viewers to revisit the city of Detroit, a city that is coming back to life with its new businesses, restaurants, and entertainment centers. New strips popping up across the city help this historic city thrive once again, and Detroit’s historic entertainment district offers something for everyone, especially if you love jazz. Cliff Bells, a restored jazz club from the 1930s, offers great food, classic cocktails, and amazing musicians to transport you back to when jazz was king and elegance was everything. “Under the Radar – Michigan” then travels to our state’s capitol in Lansing. This city isn’t only for housing our government however.

Dearborn, Ann Arbor: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we travel to Dearborn, where Tom discovers a city rich in culture. Viewers will discover where to get great music, find food made with love, and visit a place where the comic books turn your brain green. Next, we head back to Ann Arbor for more food, fun and conversation. First stop, historic Kerrytown Market, where Tom samples fantastic seafood, and meets a genuine “spice girl” … Tom also explores one of Ann Arbor’s cultural treasures ... The Michigan Theater.

Harbor Country, Kalamazoo: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, Tom and the crew try to take back Michigan’s own Harbor Country. It seems that people from everywhere but here come to this little known part of Michigan for great restaurants, historic inns, homemade ice cream … and believe it or not … to surf. Then, we head for Kalamazoo to watch a couple of Michigan entrepreneurs reach for their dreams. We’ll also learn how coffee is roasted with a local barista, and discover a classic place to spend the night, right downtown.

Detroit, Traverse City: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head back to Detroit for that classic combination we all know as wine, cheese and fire. Tom shows viewers a hip new place to discover good wine, and how you can learn to make your own cheese right at home. Viewers will also see how playing with fire can be a fascinating experience. … Then, we head north to Traverse City for an historic stay; a tall ship trip, and believe it or not … some of the best southern, soul food you’ll ever eat.

On 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.

On 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".

On 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.

On this, our fiftieth episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we explore Michigan’s incredible Leelanau Peninsula. On the way up, we make a stop in beautiful Beulah for a drive around Crystal Lake, and a slice of Michigan tradition and history at The Cherry Hut. From there we make our way north to Empire for a classic Michigan beach and some Grocer’s Daughter Chocolates. Then we pile in the car and travel into the peninsula’s interior to visit a winery that’s rustic, raw, and real. We’ll also meet a chef who brought French country cuisine to Leelanau … and head to Suttons Bay for chow that foodies are definitely finding at Martha’s Leelanau Table. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, it’s our first ever ‘Family Fun Special.’ We get tons of emails all the time asking ... “Tom (that’s me) where’s someplace fun I can take my kids? Well, if you have a family, want a family, are planning a family, used to have a family, or are currently renting a family … this is the UTR episode for you. We’ve put together some of our favorite family-friendly destinations from our first three seasons for you to enjoy. So, tell the kids to stop texting and pay attention … because it’s the first even UTR Family-ganza !!!!

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show back in the Motor City … Why … because there’s so much cool stuff happening there right now, it’s blowing my mind. We’ll show you a flash mob that takes fine dining to a whole different place … why Shinola now means quality products made in Detroit … and, how the Legend of Lightshow Bob is lighting up the entire city. And, if that’s not enough … we’ll eat some Dangerously Delicious Pies with the one and only Rock & Roll Pie Guy himself … Donny ‘Doop’ Duprie. It’s all in Detroit ... and it’s all on UTR.

We show you some major Detroit spirit with a minor league soccer team; a Corktown eatery that will become your new reason to be downtown; and thousands of cyclists who are rediscovering the city; a cool new business is returning to the printed past to take Detroit into the future; and a slice of pizza that's become a literal slice of urban life for people who love Detroit's Eastern Market.

We’re in Plymouth with a new “green” way to tour downtown, a new sport on the golf course you’ll get a kick out of, and a family that loves Plymouth so much, that they opened ‘three’ restaurants there. Then we head for Port Huron to watch boats float with Freighter Frank. We’ll also discover a city that’s moving into a bright future without forgetting its brilliant past.

We gravitate back to Grand Rapids for a family that’s juicing their way to a new and healthier life. We also eat one of the best tacos ever made by a man and visit a zoo that’s so cool, you’ll wish you were an animal. Then, we head to one of the most beautiful beach towns south of Heaven - South Haven. Then we’ll introduce you to a couple who fell in love over their love of food.

It’s another grade-A Upper Peninsula journey for Team UTR!! If you haven’t been to Michigan’s beautiful upper peninsula yet … what’s your excuse this time? You’re afraid of bridges … you don’t like clean air … your dog ate your driver's license. Well for gosh sakes, cut it out … Michigan’s incredible UP is what I like to call “our own out west” … and it’s right here. From pristine forests and waterfalls to fabulous art and fantastic food finds, everything you need for a true Michigan adventure is all over the UP. Even if you’re a city-slicker … there’s tons of energy, culture, history, and architecture up here to keep you happily hopping from town to town. It truly is a treasure that more of us low-plains flat-landers need to discover.

In Michigan, we have more great beach towns than you can shake a sand-filled shoe at, so we decided to show you two more great ones. First, we head to beautiful Pentwater and stay at a B&B with extra walls … that’s extra nice. We even show you how to learn a new skill with new friends and a great place to eat and relax that will satisfy “all” your senses. Then we travel up the coast to Majestic Manistee for a flight that will get you high on this great town. We also show you how some enlightened folks are using an old ironworks to put a new spin on eating healthy. And, last but not least, we take you to a historic hotel that even has its own happy place right in the basement. Oh yeah… we’ll even show you the beaches in these towns. Two more great places to eat, stay, and play on Under the Radar Michigan.

If you watch Under the Radar Michigan mostly for the fabulous food we find … have we got a savory snack for you. That’s right … strap on your favorite bib and belly up to the buffet, because here comes another one of our patented UTR “Best of” Restaurant Specials, where we take you to some of our favorite eateries from episodes gone by. We’ll show you one great family in Flint who combined two great concepts; a place in Cross Village with great legs (you’ll see); a farm you can carry your fork to in Hemlock and a Traverse City chef who does home cooking … in a home. And, if that’s not tasty enough for you, we’ll even take you above the Rio Grande to Grand Rapids for the best taco below “any” border. Five more reasons why Michigan is the best place in the world to live, work, play …. and chow!!!

On this episode of UTR, it’s another one of our awesome island adventures…only this time we take you to beautiful Beaver Island. We’ll fly there…boat back and in the middle, show you where the locals live it up, a treasure of toys, a drone that likes to dunk, and even some incredible island history. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Beaver Island a great place to be!

On this episode of UTR it’s another one of our patented UP Adventures, only this time we do it right … as in we cross the Mackinac Bridge and turn right. First, it’s Drummond Island to watch me shoot a gun (better take cover). Then in Hessel, we explore an awesome archipelago, eat at a cool culinary school, and show you a show that shows little wooden boats from way back when. It’s the UP done ‘right’ … right here on Under the Radar.

Hey there UTR adventure seekers … grab your curiosity cup, cause it’s time for another patented UTR tale of two cities. And where we’re goin', your cup’ll runneth over. You’ll see curly locks and robots … not to mention frozen faces and eating places … we’ll even throw in a little and bla. Where are we goin'? Hold tight, stay tuned, and get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be.

On this episode, we drive to Dearborn for sweet Middle Eastern treats, a city hall that's all about the art, and a tasty burger that'll have you back for more! Then we'll blow your mind with some hot glass, and take a factory tour that you just can't a “Ford” to miss!

We head to Frankfort to find some mammals you’d love to meet, show you a cloud with an amber lining, and a company that sends Michigan fruit far and wide. Then we drive to Dexter for terrific trails, some intercontinental confections, and a barbecue that brings back the old west.

On this road-ready rendition of UTR, we bring you our first-ever RV Adventure. First, we head north to Sea Shell City (be careful how you say it). Then we hit the UP for some smoky fish, big burgers, a lost city, and a righteous restaurant. Heck, we even wander through Wisconsin and take a big boat back. Get ready to find out why RVing is a great way to see Michigan.

On this episode of UTR, we’re back with more reasons why Traverse City is one of Michigan’s go-to towns. We’ll show you where pirates putt, a rare bird of a brewpub, and a Chateau you’ll wanna share. Then it’s out for a movie (outside that is) and a person who helps animals heal. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make TC a great place to be.

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the Ann Arbor Area with more cool stuff for you to consider. We’ll show you a hot museum, taste some Korean cuisine, and build furniture for a fresh start. We’ll also meet a family that baked a new life and an artist who works right under your feet. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be.

Hold onto your sleigh bells and boughs of holly because here comes another UTR Christmas special. We’ll cut down our own tree, see one that actually sings, and find out where Rudolph and all the other reindeer romp. Heck, we’ll even take you to a Christmas superstore you can probably see from space. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to pick out your presents.

On this episode of UTR, we journey to the center of the UP to find some taste-tempting traditional toast, yummy Yooper brew, Native American culture, and a great new golf course. Heck, we’ll even take you for a satisfying sail. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make the Upper Peninsula’s middle earth so magnificent.

On this episode of UTR, it's a State Park Spectacular where we show you a cool chair that makes fun possible for all, an outdoorprenuer who serves smokey selections, and some talented folks who turn parks into art. We'll even take you to a tasty trail-to-table dinner. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan State Parks the best places to play.

On this episode of UTR, we hit Michigan's dynamic downriver for an educational eco-sail, some delectable donuts, the Pierogi Princess, and a kayak through industry. We'll even leave Michigan just to come right back in and eat. Don't tell anyone. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make downriver a great destination.

On this eatable episode of UTR, it's our first ever Detroit Restaurant Ketchup show, and no, it's not about that red stuff you put on your hamburger. It's about the fact that new and awesome eateries are opening up so fast in the Motor City, that we can't keep up. So get ready to speed date some dinners and find out why Detroit is where you should be pleasing your palate.

Host Tom Daldin and producer Jim Edelman revisit past holiday specials with new and updated interviews with folks in Michigan spreading yuletide greetings from the Under the Radar crew.

On this episode of UTR, we head inside to explore Michigan's great indoors. We'll visit a zoo that's full of things that zoom, go inside to play ball, and see the Wright Museum. Then it's a cool car collection that's also music to your ears, and a place that literally rocks.

On this joyful episode of UTR, we get you ready to rock the holidays. We’ll find out where turkeys come from (gobble, gobble) and meet the people who prepare our prestigious parade. Then we’ll roast chestnuts on an open fire and even show you how candy canes come to be. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan holidays so happy!

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the most populated part of our great state. We’ll board an actual mail boat, sing for savory sauce, and taste some tradition that’s oven-baked. Then we storm Michigan’s classic castle of comedy and hit a creative nook for kid’s books. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Southeast Michigan my kind of place.

On this awesome episode of "UTR", we head north to find some of Michigan's finest wines. And guess what? We're taking 50 of our new best friends with us. We'll take a bus to Bonobo, try some Brys, and then bop down to Black Star Farms. Heck, we'll even party at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and cases that make Michigan wine country so cool.

On this episode of UTR, we're back in southeast Michigan with more for you to see and do. We'll find historic wood that sounds good, a market on a mission, and a place that has all the stuff you didn't even know you needed. Then we'll munch on a mouthful of Moroccan and peruse the Penn Theater. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be.

On this frosty episode of UTR, we visit six of our favorite UP winter wonders. We'll turn myself into a Yooper, do some frozen fishing, and roam into an awesome inn. Then we'll fly through the arctic air, let the dogs way out, and walk high above the forest floor. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a great winter place to be.

We paddled through the Soo Locks, saw a cool kids' zoo, boarded a mighty destroyer, hiked up Lumberman's Monument, and saw two historic homes for the price of one.

A soulful boogaloo sandwich, the holy grail of bookstores, some authentic Argentinian woodfired fixins, and treating your sweet teeth to some James Beard award winning wonderfulness.

Revisiting some of our favorite palate-pleasing places: Kate's cool Kitchen, Miss Kim's Korean, boasting about Prost, then a hike all the way up to Harbor Haus to bite into a beefy burger at Big O's.

Luge like a winner, try Tip Up Town, hike to the awesome Eben Ice Caves, and fat-tire bike some Traverse City trails.

Squeeze some apples into cider, devour some Polish food at the end of a tunnel, see stars in Traverse City, fall for some falls, and go trick-or-treating in Romeo.

Visit a house of music, historic Detroit, meet some awesome Arab Americans, hear the call of the wild, and visit an actual air zoo.