Behind The Biz
Behind The Biz
David Petrie - Owner
David Petrie - Owner
David Petrie - Owner
Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Dave moved to Grayling at 16 years old with his family. He married his high school sweetheart in 1981 after his high school graduation. After serving in the Air Force for a few years he moved back to Grayling, attended school, and became the service manager at Scheer Motors/Matt LaFontaine Automotive. Now that his six children are grown and he has retired after 30 years, he is ready to begin this new adventure of entrepreneurship.
Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Dave moved to Grayling at 16 years old with his family. He married his high school sweetheart in 1981 after his high school graduation. After serving in the Air Force for a few years he moved back to Grayling, attended school, and became the service manager at Scheer Motors/Matt LaFontaine Automotive. Now that his six children are grown and he has retired after 30 years, he is ready to begin this new adventure of entrepreneurship.
Born and raised in Grayling, Michigan, Jon embarked on his culinary journey at the esteemed Great Lakes Culinary Institute in Traverse City, Michigan. Throughout his academic pursuits, Jon's passion for the culinary arts drove him to gain hands-on experience in various local restaurants, further enhancing his culinary expertise.
Born and raised in Grayling, Michigan, Jon embarked on his culinary journey at the esteemed Great Lakes Culinary Institute in Traverse City, Michigan. Throughout his academic pursuits, Jon's passion for the culinary arts drove him to gain hands-on experience in various local restaurants, further enhancing his culinary expertise.
Jon Petrie - Head Chef
Jon Petrie - Head Chef
Jon Petrie - Head Chef
Nick Petrie - Business Manager
Nick Petrie - Business Manager
Nick Petrie - Business Manager
Also born and raised in Grayling, Nick has nurtured a lifelong passion for business, a field he is currently pursuing in his studies at Central Michigan University. In addition to his academic pursuits, Nick has honed his culinary skills in the vibrant kitchen of Paddle Hard Brewery, where he artfully crafts a delectable range of artisan paninis, pizzas, and tacos.
Also born and raised in Grayling, Nick has nurtured a lifelong passion for business, a field he is currently pursuing in his studies at Central Michigan University. In addition to his academic pursuits, Nick has honed his culinary skills in the vibrant kitchen of Paddle Hard Brewery, where he artfully crafts a delectable range of artisan paninis, pizzas, and tacos.
So, who is "Archie"?
So, who is "Archie"?
Joseph "Archie" Ely
Joseph "Archie" Ely
While growing up, we had the privilege of our grandparents living next door. Eating together was important — Grandma making Monday dinners at their home, and Grandpa making breakfast every morning before school. This was an ongoing tradition, even with a fifteen year age gap between the oldest and youngest of six kids.
He was an ornery, crotchety, old man. My brother and I would mess with him by raking up his thin wispy hair, and spiking it up to look like a Troll doll. We'd always be hanging on him, trying to force a hug, just for him to laugh and tell us to knock it off before “someone saw us together in public”.
Despite his rough exterior, you knew how much he cared for us grandkids. If we didn't want to ride the bus to school for any reason, he'd take us to school on the other side of town. If you were moving across the country to start out a new journey in your life, he'd help you with the money to make it happen. He never missed a sporting event or concert, rain or shine. When you were finally 16, he'd help you pay for your first car. Whenever we were sick, he’d let us sleep in his bed and take care of us.
Sadly, he lost his battle with cancer in 2016. An inspiration our whole life had suddenly left us. So, when it came time in 2018 to name our business, it was an obvious choice to name it after him.We decided to go with Archie’s to honor Joseph “Archie” Ely. Archie was a nickname he earned from the TV show All in the Family’s patriarch Archie Bunker.
Modeling our business was easy after that. Using some of our Grandma’s recipes and some of our own, we made a menu that was full of comfort foods we had growing up, but with a twist of our own ideas. We paid homage to Archie’s family oriented mentality with farm to table, where we strive to give back to the community by keeping our produce local whenever possible.
While growing up, we had the privilege of our grandparents living next door. Eating together was important — Grandma making Monday dinners at their home, and Grandpa making breakfast every morning before school. This was an ongoing tradition, even with a fifteen year age gap between the oldest and youngest of six kids.
He was an ornery, crotchety, old man. My brother and I would mess with him by raking up his thin wispy hair, and spiking it up to look like a Troll doll. We'd always be hanging on him, trying to force a hug, just for him to laugh and tell us to knock it off before “someone saw us together in public”.
Despite his rough exterior, you knew how much he cared for us grandkids. If we didn't want to ride the bus to school for any reason, he'd take us to school on the other side of town. If you were moving across the country to start out a new journey in your life, he'd help you with the money to make it happen. He never missed a sporting event or concert, rain or shine. When you were finally 16, he'd help you pay for your first car. Whenever we were sick, he’d let us sleep in his bed and take care of us.
Sadly, he lost his battle with cancer in 2016. An inspiration our whole life had suddenly left us. So, when it came time in 2018 to name our business, it was an obvious choice to name it after him.We decided to go with Archie’s to honor Joseph “Archie” Ely. Archie was a nickname he earned from the TV show All in the Family’s patriarch Archie Bunker.
Modeling our business was easy after that. Using some of our Grandma’s recipes and some of our own, we made a menu that was full of comfort foods we had growing up, but with a twist of our own ideas. We paid homage to Archie’s family oriented mentality with farm to table, where we strive to give back to the community by keeping our produce local whenever possible.
Hours : 8am-3pm Everyday
Address:
237 Lake Ave #200 Traverse City, Michigan
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