2017 - “America First” hits local bars and restaurants hard

Ed and Kristine plan to open a disco.

With new trade restrictions about to be implemented nationwide, local bars and restaurants are rushing to make adjustments. There will be no more German/Belgian beer available at Cafe Santé, soon to be known as Cafe Americano, and no more French/Italian/Australian wines at the Wine Emporium. Red Mesa Grill is reportedly considering a name change to “Red Mountain Grill” with a menu featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and peanut butter sandwiches. Bella Vita Italian restaurant and Indochina Garden did not return calls when contacted for this story. Local foodie queen Cindy Janssens announced that the former Boyne Appétit! program would now be called “Good Eatin’.” The next beer tasting at Boyne Country Provisions will feature Bud Light, Miller Lite, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Stroh’s, Schlitz and Old Milwaukee. Provisions owner Ed Brehm is so upset about the potential loss of business that he plans to open “Boyne Country Disco Inferno” on the second floor of the Wine Emporium.