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John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman traveled to Perrin Brewery to get details about a series of 4 training runs for those who are getting ready for the Fifth Third River Bank Run (May 14, 2016).

The training runs are the second Tuesday of each month (beginning Feb. 9) at Perrin Brewery. There is no fee or registration required for the training runs. Road Warriors will be on hand to take runners, and walkers, on a run through the neighborhood. Runners will meet at Perrin, which will offer appetizers.

Reps from the River Bank Run will be on hand for those who want to register for the race.

More details on the race: https://www.53riverbankrun.com/

Show Notes:
Segment 1: Race Director John Zimmerman

Segment 2: Perrin Brewery's Keith Klopcic (10:10)

Segment 3: Road Warrior Dan Oumedian (19:12)

Segment 4: Perrin's Jarred Spehr and John Zimmerman (29:12)

More on the No Problems Training Run (course map):
https://www.53riverbankrun.com/new-perrin-no-problems-training-series/

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John Gonzalez of MLive.com and the Behind the Mitten Radio Show recently sat down with Chef Joe Pearson about the newly renovated Zazios Restaurant at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo.

Owned and operated by Greenleaf Hospitality Group, the restaurant is re-opening to the public Feb. 5, 2016 after a month-long renovation. It now offers a larger private dining area and kicked-up interior design.

The new menu features an eclectic mix of world flavors. Guests can expect traditional dishes like duck and tuna, but with a worldly twist. Patrons also can expect extensive craft cocktail options and wine menus.

More info at http://www.zazios.com/

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten recently interviewed Mike Busley and Margaret Alexander of Grand Traverse Pie Company as they get ready for National Pie Day 2016.

On Saturday, Jan, 23, all 15 locations of Grand Traverse Pie Co. will offer a free slice of fruit pie with any purchase.

More info: http://gtpie.com/2016/01/free-pie-on-national-pie-day-january-23-2016/

Also, GTPie announced a new flavor: Michigan Honey Pie, which is made with all Michigan products.

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez were on Neal Dionne's "West Michigan Live" (Jan, 21, 2016) to promote this weekend's show. On this podcast, John and Amy share their experience in Gaylord, Michigan, as well as a little more about what they have planned for the weekend.

Oh, and they sample BEER OF THE WEEK.

This weekend's BTM show airs at:
*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 104.9 WBXX-Battle Creek mix1049online.com

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 WKMI-Kalamazoo wkmi.com

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM-Grand Rapids. woodradio.com

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Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recently traveled to Treetops Resort in Gaylord for a pure Michigan winter excursion.

On the show they talk about the resort's weekly culinary adventures such as Skiable Feast and Sleigh Ride Dinners, as well Extreme Tubing and Michigan Beer.

The show rundown:
Segment 1: GM Barry Owens
Segment 2: Food and Beverage Director Gabe Bober (Listen at 8:58)
Segment 3: Ski and Golf Director Kevin McKinley (Listen at 17:12)
Segment 4: Susan Wilcox Olson, and BEER of the WEEK with Gabe Bober (Listen at 26:43)

Learn more about Treetops Resort at http://treetops.com/

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John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman were in Kalamazoo on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 in anticipation of Kalamazoo Beer Week 2016. This year KBW features 200 events from Jan. 16-23.

John and Amy talk to John Liberty of West Michigan Beer Tours about local events.

More on WM Beer Tours https://www.facebook.com/WestMichiganBeerTours/?fref=ts

More information at http://www.kalamazoobeerweek.com/

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Amy & John from "Behind the Mitten" join Neal Dionne in Studio on "West Michigan Live."

It's winter in Michigan and YES you can enjoy it. Listen in.

This show aired from 9-10 a.m. Dec. 14, 2015 on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids.



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John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten help launch a NEW Perrin Beer-No Problem!

They also cover Juice Ball, which is Jan. 16 at the J..W. Marriott in Grand Rapids (Listen at 6:00 mark). More info: https://www.facebook.com/juiceballinitiative

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John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten kick off the new year and 2016 with a show all about embracing winter.

John and Amy cover the upcoming Juice Ball, which is Jan. 16 at the J..W. Marriott in Grand Rapids (Listen at 6:00 mark). More info: https://www.facebook.com/juiceballinitiative

They check in with Barry Owens at Treetops Resort in Gaylord (Listen at 10:11 mark). More info at http://treetops.com/general-information/event/

Michael Zalewski of Michigan McDonald's stops in to talk about a cool partnership to help people learn to ski as part of the Discover Michigan Skiing program. (Listen at 18:50). More info at http://goskimichigan.com/

And John and Amy talk to Dan Sippel of the West Michigan Tourist Association, who offers 10 Things to Do in January. (Listen at 28:56). More info at http://wmta.org/

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Amy Sherman from "Behind the Mitten" joins Neal Dionne in Studio on "West Michigan Live."

Perrin is growing and has a new session ale coming your way.

This show aired from 9-10 a.m. Dec. 6, 2015 on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids.



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