John Gonzalez of MLive and Behind the Mitten hit the road searching for Michigan's Best Fried Chicken (June 20-26), and on this episode the record segments while on the road.

Segment 1:
John and Amy stop at Merl's Tavern in Saginaw, which was one of their favorite stops on the search for Michigan's Best Bloody Mary.
Top 10 Bloody Marys:
http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/04/michigans_best_bloody_mary_top.html#incart_river_index_topics

Segment 2: (Listen at 10:02)
John and Amy stop at Frankenmuth Brewery to hang out with new brewer Steve Buszka. He talks about all the new beers he is making at the brewery. They also announce BEER of THE WEEK. (Tangerino IPA).
More info:
http://frankenmuthbrewery.com/

Segment 3: (Listen at 19:00)
Also from Frankenmuth Brewery, John and Amy talk about fried chicken with banquet chef Nancy LeClair. She was kind enough to make her "special secret recipe" for us to sample. The fried chicken is not on the main menu, but it's available for banquets.

Segment 4: (Listen at 29:03)
John and Amy stop at Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. in Warren, where they meet up with some friends, including marketing guy Jon Piepenbrok, who talks about some of the great things going on at what we picked as one of Michigan's Best Breweries. Earlier this year Kuhnhenn opened a second location in Clinton Townsnhip.

THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: A 15th Anniversary Party is planned for Aug. 20! It will be a big blow out and the brewery's first ticketed event.
More info: http://www.kbrewery.com/

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