A new journey began for the West family of Lake Leelanau over the weekend as they venture into the food and beverage industry with their own business called “Locals Lake Leelanau” set to open this spring and replaces Northern Latitudes Distillery that moved right up the street.
Tony West, originally from Denver, Colorado, and graduated from Traverse City Central in 2000 has lived in the area for nearly two decades. During that time he has served as food and beverage director for several businesses, including the past 11 years at the Leland Lodge.
“When you feel local and a part of something, it just is really cool,” West said. “I’ve always had that feeling about my management style, and how I operate is just incorporating the feeling like they’re part of the family.”
