To learn about apples, you would be wise to start in Michigan, the nation’s number-three apple-growing state.

Zephyr Wine Bar & Cafe offers world-class but affordable wines paired with charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and other sharing dishes.

Here’s a sampling of confections from some of the state’s premier chocolate shops that you’ll want to try.

Michigan has hot dogs in paradise, and it has hot dogs in hell. In fact, you’ll find ’dogs all over Michigan during National Hot Dog Month in July.

Celebrated in festivals and showcased in restaurants across the state, blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America.

Executive eChef Luke VerHulst and his team serve upscale comfort food at the award-winning Reserve Wine & Food in downtown Grand Rapids.

In the era of “American Graffiti” and “Happy Days,” drive-in restaurants became a common stop along the American landscape.

Get a taste of Michigan-grown eats at one of these food-themed festivals.

Bottled in the same section of Detroit since 1907, Faygo is an iconic brand.