Up North Blog

Today we have the Head Chef at the Public House, Chris Henry. Chris has been a member of the Republic for almost 9 years. He has been in the culinary industry since 1983. Chris said “I continue here because I love to be challenged and I love the daily sense of accomplishment.” Chris has worked …

Cherry Republic prides ourselves on great customer service. In fact, I think that they are so great that I want to share with the world some of the best ambassadors the Republic has to offer. Throughout the holidays, I will be working on a campaign called: Heroes of the Republic. There is no better person …

The holiday season is here! In my family the holidays are about everyone coming together and eating hearty feasts that would put the table seen in a  Medieval castle to shame. My dad is the best cook I know and he would spend hours preparing everything. My favorite? A few years ago he began smoking …

*Written by Jack, Cherry Republic’s marketing intern The leaves are changing here in Northern Michigan, and the air is getting cooler. I have just arrived in Northern Michigan, and this is my first full winter. I think there are three essentials when braving a bitter Michigan winter. The essentials are a warm waterproof coat, Cherry …

This delicious dinner will please everyone! Try this recipe of crispy chicken wings using our new product, Cherry Buffalo Wing Sauce. Avoid the mess and hassle of frying, and try our baked recipe. This recipe will result in delicious, crispy wings. Because this recipe calls for cornstarch instead of flour, these wings are also naturally …

We love that our six Cherry Republic retail stores are in some of the prettiest and friendliest towns in Michigan. So it’s no surprise that there are old fashioned Michigan 4th of July celebrations planned throughout the Republic this year. As we head into the big holiday weekend, we’ve put together a list of 4th …

Through activism, allyship and love, Cherry Republic proudly commemorates Pride. As a company, we understand the impacts we can have, and take responsibility in supporting our customers. This weekend, June 24th and 25th, 5% of profits will be donated towards various organizations. The organizations differ depending on the store location in Michigan. Traverse City, Glen …

With June comes high school and college graduations, and at Cherry Republic it’s a time to celebrate the young men and women who have come to mean so much to us over the years. Many of our Cherry Ambassadors and Cherry Factory employees work for us part time all through high school with many taking advantage […]

It’s time! Pack some Cherry Republic snacks and get ready for your self-guided tour to see the Northern Michigan cherry blossoms. Surrounded by Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan, the cherry blossoms are bursting with soft, white petals. We know that the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are beautiful year round, but in our eyes …

If you are looking to celebrate spring in Michigan and see beautiful blooming flowers, look no further than the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan. We are well aware of how beautiful the cherry blossoms are up here in Northern Michigan, but we wanted to showcase the beautiful flowers surrounding our Holland Cherry Republic location …

April 27, 2023–My family hosted a Celebration of Life service this past Sunday at the Leland Lodge for Steph’s father, Jon Graber, who passed away recently from cancer. The Lodge is surrounded by a lake and golf course, two of Jon’s favorite things, which seemed the loving theme of many of the stories shared.   As the …

April 20,2023–The weather is back this week to normal April and the only one that is really happy with this wet, gusty cold is Sonny.  To a degree, Colebrook and Hawthorn, love taking advantage of the bad weather canceling tennis and track events to go deep into the Shutz woods to build mountain bike trails.  …