Stray dog new buffalo6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Head north on Red Arrow Highway to discover numerous beaches, including Warren Dunes State Park, also with camping, and one of the largest dunes in the area. Get a good burger at Redamak’s, and then sip cocktails and watch the sunset over Lake Michigan at The Stray Dog’s rooftop deck. You can drive your boat (or even take the Amtrak train) over from Chicago, and walk to the downtown to some of my favorites: dine at Brewster’s Italian Café, grocery shop at Barney’s, and grab a cappuccino at David’s Deli, a local coffee house and sandwich shop. “They are finding the beaches of the Midwest, rather than Florida since they can get there faster, they can stay longer, and spend less money.” The Stray Dog New Buffalo is unique “Maybe families don’t want to travel as far from home for vacation,” says Vanessa. ![]() Vanessa and Chris Thun, local owners of the rental company Beachcombers, whose small business is booming, credit the slower economy. Regardless of motivations, many are (re)discovering Harbor Country’s small area charm. Some motivated to save money, others wanting be closer to aging family members, perhaps. In the last five years, there has really been a resurgence of families deciding to travel locally. Still beautiful as ever, I love being able to take my family back to this lakefront that I enjoyed as a kid. Specifically, I grew up in New Buffalo, MI, and as a teenage kid I spent my summers scooping ice cream at Oinks Dutch Treat, pumping gas at Oselka’s Marina, and lifeguarding at the New Buffalo Public Beach. Bordering Indiana to the south and Lake Michigan to the west, it has always been known for the beautiful beaches, marina and lakefront activities. Harbor Country, as it was named thirty-some years ago, describes the area of Michigan’s Southwestern-most area of the state. Although I still do identify with the area of Southwest Michigan and look forward to the vacations I get to spend there as an adult. When you’ve spent more years away than you have home, the concept of hometown sometimes gets lost. But like myself, who’s lived in nine different cities on two continents since becoming an adult, I’m not sure many folks even identify with the idea of a hometown anymore. New Buffalo Beach Homecoming: New BuffaloĮveryone is from somewhere. They gave me the confidence that I can do anything I set my mind to.This is a guest post by my friend and former colleague at ABC7, Karla Oselka Walsworth of. Trying to branch out and experience new things for a job. ![]() I thank The Stray Dog for everything they taught me, without them I wouldn't be where I am today. I have nothing bad to say about working here with these outstanding people. We each took on a responsibility as a "senior server" to set an example for all new incoming employees. We were always working together as a team and helping each other at any chance we could. Once we all returned, we became closer as a family. In July of 2012 this Restaurant experienced a devastating fire, which took around 11 months to rebuild. We always want reoccurring customers and the experience they have is the most important thing. They also taught me to never treat a customer as if they are "just another person", we wanted to me them feel at home, and as if they could talk to us about anything. Making them feel comfortable, yet being respectful. The management team is one of the most amazing I have ever worked for, teaching me how to be professional with customers. Within those years, this Restaurant has taught me things that have made me succeed in everything I put my mind to. I've worked at The Stray Dog Bar and Grill for over two years. ![]()
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