Downtown Bay City

For centuries, baristas have sculpted frothy milk into artistic designs on top of steaming cups of latte. Recently in Bay City, the art form become a competition.

Photo Essay: Latte Art Throwdown in Bay City

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February 6, 2020

Sixteen baristas from around the state gathered in Downtown Bay City to test their skills and decide who is the best latte artist.

A recent vegan special at Gatsby's was Falafel Burgers served on grilled ciabatta bread and accompanied by zesty potato wedges.
Downtown steakhouse finds a new crowd with menu items you might not expect
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Diversity & Equity
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January 23, 2020

Gatsby's Seafood & Steakhouse added Vegan Night and expanded its clientele. The owner says the weekly specials often earn praise from non-vegans too.  

Seven family-friendly stops for a winter weekend getaway in Bay County
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Arts and Culture
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January 23, 2020

The cure for cabin fever awaits you in Bay County. From enjoying scenic vistas to going shopping to creating art, we suggest 7 ways to make the most of a winter weekend.

The Delta College Planetarium will reignite your curiosity about space.
Live music and science work together to create a special show at the Delta Planetarium
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Arts and Culture
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January 23, 2020

A Jan. 31 show at the Delta College Planetarium in Downtown Bay City seeks to blend music and art.  

When it’s being rented, the sailboat stays docked. But Edmonds hopes to earn her charter captain’s license and offer special occasion tours.
Two Bay City Airbnb rentals offer guests coffee, spirits, and experiences
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January 16, 2020

Visitors who want to feel connected to a community often choose Airbnb rentals. In Bay City, two options give guests a unique view of the downtown and the waterfront.  

Located inside The Harvest Store, Salad Works offers build-your-own salads with fresh and local produce.
Build-your-own-salad bar opens up in downtown’s City Market
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Economic Development
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January 16, 2020

Located inside The Harvest Store, Salad Works offers build-your-own salads with fresh and local produce. The Harvest Store is part of City Market.  

When Retro Rocks opens in Bay City by St. Patrick's Day, its owner promises customers will find extensive renovations giving the classic Bay City building a brand-new look.
Bar hopes its recipe of classic rock and good food spices up Downtown Bay City
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Economic Development
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January 9, 2020

Retro Rocks hopes to bring its unique combination of food and music to Downtown Bay City’s thriving entertainment scene.

Wayne Douglass always dreamed of owning his own business, but surprised himself when he founded a cheesecake bakery.
Young Entrepreneurs: Baker cut his teeth in the cheesecake business inside City Market
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December 19, 2019

Wayne Douglass said he had long dreamed of owning his own business, but he never imagined it would be as a baker of cheesecakes.

Free coffee day began in 2012 and now Populace offers it a few times each year.
Ring in the holidays with great music, good company, and free coffee in Downtown Bay City
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Economic Development
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December 19, 2019

Populace Coffee is serving up free drinks on Saturday to fuel holiday shoppers in Downtown Bay City.

Lisa Wegner enjoyed shoe shopping so much that she opened up her own shoe store in Downtown Bay City.
Shoe lovers have a new place to shop in Downtown Bay City
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Economic Development
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December 19, 2019

Lisa Wegner enjoyed shoe shopping so much that she opened up her own shoe store in Downtown Bay City.

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