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The Old Town Tavern

January 1, 2020

Simply, solid and everything you need For almost fifty years, The Old Town Tavern has been the quiet neighbor on West Liberty. Previously adjacent was Mr. Flood’s Party, which occupied the place next door before the West End Grill moved in, almost three decades ago. Before that, the storefronts on Liberty near Ashley were a

Constant Buzz

September 30, 2019

Dominick’s boasts a long history (and an even longer menu) If you ask the townies, “Ann Arbor has changed over the years.” If you ask the busy and bustling crowds of U-M freshmen, they’ll ask: “What?” So, who’s right— the aging hippies who complain about the changing times, or the young newbies eagerly awaiting the

Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar

Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar

June 30, 2019

Crossing the threshold to enter Paesano (3411 Washtenaw) allows diners to enter another world.

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week Features More Than 50 Restaurants

May 31, 2019

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week, a semiannual event starting Sunday, June 9, is the perfect time to try something new (or settle into your stand-by favorites with deep discounts).

El Harissa

A Visit To Tunisia In SE Michigan

May 31, 2019

Tucked into a humble strip center on North Maple Road an understated yet functional interior defines El Harissa. With varied North African and Mediterranean goods in a commercial market space, including oils and food items from Tunisia, fabrics, pottery and other adornments, the market exudes an eclectic and comfortable feel. Energetic world music livens the

Amadeus Can Sing with Central European Flavor

April 30, 2019

Three decades later, the Viennese-style café ethos continues in Downtown Ann Arbor

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Sew the seed of sharing

It’s never too early to start planning for your summer garden and it’s never too late to celebrate the spirit of giving. Both concepts will be the focus of the Ypsi Farmers Market’s latest “swap” event— Seed Swap! — on January 28. The event is free to attend, so bring your green thumb and seeds

Great food, low prices, Restaurant Week!

January 1, 2020

Sample the remarkable variety of great food without busting your wallet during Ann Arbor’s Restaurant Week! This biannual event spotlights the best area cuisine with participating restaurants offering trademark dishes for one low fixed price— $15 for lunch, $28 for a full, three-course dinner. Some locations even offer special 2-for-1 pricing. Over 50 Ann Arbor

Joy to the World

January 1, 2020

One of the most recognizable cookbooks, The Joy of Cooking, has been in print for over 85 years, originally written by homemaker Irma S. Rombauer, and continuously revised and updated over the years. Celebrate the 2019 edition as two of the authors— Rombauer’s great-grandson John Becker and his wife Megan Scott — discuss the latest

Agricole Farm Stop in Chelsea

December 1, 2019

If you’re looking for a new local food option with an emphasis on the “local” part, Agricole Farm Stop in Chelsea should be your next destination. Located in the recently redeveloped Mack Building, Agricole offers customers the very best in locally-produced foods at their market, with all of their products being produced by farmers and

Think Outside the Nog

December 1, 2019

Between its trademark seasonal gins and its fruit-accented Water Hill Liqueurs, there are few spirits in Michigan more spirited than those of the Ann Arbor Distilling Co. So what better place to go to learn how to liven up your holiday drinks? This special course offered by Detroit Cocktail Camp will teach attendees how to

Have a Jolly Holiday with Tammy’s Tastings

December 1, 2019

The latest installment of Tammy’s Tastings’ Cocktail Classes will teach all about the creation of delicious trademark holiday drinks. Attendees will create such delectable concoctions as hot toddies, spiced wine and, of course, egg nog — but with a twist. The class will take place on December 15 at the Last Word, a restaurant and