The Historian

06/01/2026

Cheers to love, inclusion, and equality! Here at The Historian we celebrate diversity and provide a safe space for EVERYONE. Happy Pride!

05/29/2026

Can you believe this weather?!? It’s another picture-perfect day here in Harbor Country and we matched that vibe with a fun, summery features menu! We have a crispy Chicken Milanese for you that is covered with a white truffle Parmesan cream sauce. Everyone loves a burger in summer, but have you ever tried our Salmon Burger? It’s the perfect match to a day like today.

Michigan Strawberries have started to arrive and we made our famous Strawberry Shortcake with a Vanilla Bean Scone and a Champagne Sabayon. And to wash it all down, we have a Rhubarb Mezcalita for you made from fresh, Michigan Rhubarb. We open at 5:00 and we can’t wait to see you!

05/25/2026

Remember and honor indeed.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is here and we’re excited to showcase some wonderful features for all of our guests like our Maine Lobster Roll and Tunisian Octopus. Be sure to try our Summer Live Cocktail as well.

Please note we’re not open on Sunday or Monday this weekend, so make your reservations for tonight and tomorrow!

05/22/2026

Our sister wine shop turns 2! Join us this weekend to celebrate.

Two years. Thousands of bottles. Countless conversations. A whole lot of corks popped. 🍾

This weekend we’re celebrating TWO YEARS in New Buffalo, and we’d love to raise a glass with you.

Stop in Friday through Memorial Day for complimentary bubbles, good vibes, and a toast to the incredible community that has supported us from day one. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just discovered us last week, we’re grateful you’re here. 💖

ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND HOURS:�🥂 Friday: 12–6�🥂 Saturday: 11–6�🥂 Sunday: 12–5�🥂 Memorial Day Monday: 11–3

Come sip something sparkling and celebrate with us all weekend long. Cheers to Year Two… and whatever delicious adventures Year Three has in store. 🍷✨

05/20/2026

Thanks for letting us be a part of it!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Historian on April 29 for an evening benefiting Chikaming Open Lands!

It was a fantastic night filled with great food, community, and generosity. We’re so grateful to The Historian for hosting, and to everyone who came out and made the evening such a success!

05/20/2026

Be sure to check out our sister wine shop for all your wine needs!

MAY WINE SOCIETY PICKS ARE HERE 🌍🍷

This month’s lineup travels from the sun-drenched heel of Italy to the rugged hills of Spain and the ancient vineyards of Lebanon. Three bottles. Three stories. No passport required.

HIDDEN GEMS�🇮🇹 Schola Sarmenti Vespre Fiano 2024 | Italy

Bright, zippy, and drinkable, this southern Italian white bursts with notes of citrus blossom, pear, white peach, and a whisper of Mediterranean herbs. Crisp acidity keeps everything refreshing, like a seaside breeze through an open window.

Fun fact: Fiano is one of Italy’s oldest native grape varieties, once so prized in Roman times that it was called “Vitis Apiana” because bees were irresistibly drawn to its sweet aromas. Bee-approved since antiquity. 🐝

🇪🇸PetitOna Red 2024 | Spain

Juicy red berries, crushed violets, soft spice, and enough earthiness to make you feel like you’re sipping wine in a tiny village in Catalonia. Fresh, lively, and dangerously easy to pour “just one more” glass of.

Fun fact: PetitOna is crafted with a focus on minimal intervention winemaking, letting the grapes speak for themselves instead of dressing them up in heavy oak or manipulation. Think flamenco guitar instead of stadium pyrotechnics. 💃

🇱🇧 CURIOSITY SEEKER SELECTION�Les Vignes du Marje Vin Rouge 2016 | Lebanon

This bottle is pure old-world intrigue. Deep notes of black cherry, dried fig, baking spice, to***co, and earthy herbs unfold slowly with each sip. Elegant, savory, and beautifully mature.

Fun fact: Lebanon is one of the oldest wine-producing regions on Earth, with winemaking traditions dating back over 5,000 years. The Phoenicians carried wine culture across the Mediterranean long before wine bars existed. Ancient grape energy in a glass.🏺

Want in on Wine Society? Spots are limited and filling quickly.

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:�🍷 10% off Wine Society wines�🛍️ 5% off storewide�🥂 Invitations to private tastings & special events�📦 Flexible membership options�🚫 No long-term commitments

Call 269-231-5092 for details and to sign up before this month’s selections disappear🍾

05/15/2026

It’s the weekend and the weather is finally turning in our favor! In lieu of a features menu this weekend, we invite you to try some of our new menu items like our Pork Ramen and Beef Bibimbap bowl. They will be on the menu throughout the summer and the response couldn’t be better. And the kimchi broth in that ramen…FIRE! We open at 5:00. Call for ressies. 269-405-1285

05/13/2026

Tonight’s the night for the premiere of our NEW summer menu! Stop in and check out all the fun, flavorful items we have to offer this summer like our Shrimp Flautas with Ahi Tuna. At the Historian we specialize in International contemporary cuisine and we love bringing recipes alive from all over the world to you right here in Harbor Country. We open at 5:00 and we can’t wait to see you!

05/11/2026

Our summer menu premieres here at The Historian this Wednesday! Get ready for some fun, flavorful summer dishes made with incredible local produce. This Spanish dish, Gambas al Ajillo has made the cut as have many other delectable features we’ve been testing out. Stay tuned throughout the week as we showcase what’s happening here at The Historian. See you Wednesday at 5:00!