Posted on Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 10:15 a.m.
How the Fleetwood Diner makes its famous hippie hash
By Melanie Maxwell
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Generations of Ann Arborites and University of Michigan students have ordered the grilled creation consisting of hash browns topped with a medley of vegetables and a generous frosting of feta cheese.
In this video Fleetwood Diner cook Kevin Phizacklea walks us through this original Ann Arbor recipe and even shares his secret to making great hash browns.
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com.
Comments
DannnyA
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 1:43 p.m.
when will UM buy the location and put up another faux brick eyesore?
mady
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 2:34 p.m.
NEVER, I hope!!!!!!!!!!! if i was the owner I'd burn it to the ground first!!!
Jay Thomas
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 4:45 a.m.
I love feta but it took me a while to get used to the hash mixed with it.
KateT
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 2:51 a.m.
I was trying the hippie hash at my first visit to the Fleetwood this morning just as you were posting the article. It was very good. As opposed to chains that have hundreds of locations, I'm glad to have so many unique restaurants in the area.
Greg
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 12:45 a.m.
So in the interest of a real survey, how about a now that I know what it is Never. Just offering options that appeal to the author is pretty limiting.
Anonymous Commentor
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 10:57 p.m.
The Fleetwood is a great diner, and there are lots of fantastic reasons to eat there, but in my opion, the Hippie Hash ain't one of them. I finally tried the infamous hash a few months ago, and it was bland and soggy with grease. I'm not sure where the dish originated, but I think the Village Kitchen makes better Hippie Hash. Can't beat the Fleetwood for the vibe, though.
Tom Joad
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 10:39 p.m.
Fleetwood diner is a classic in Ann Arbor. Just don't use the bathroom. It's down in the basement and disgusting.
Tibonius
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 8:53 p.m.
Last time I was in the Fleetwood, you could still make out the place where it said, "Fleetwood eggs are fried in butter." This was a long time ago, and "in butter" had already been removed. Somehow I doubt that real butter has returned to that flat top!
Hmm
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 8:23 p.m.
Fleetwood makes a mean gyro too. The gyro hippie hash is not bad either
Lizzy Alfs
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 7:54 p.m.
I probably shouldn't admit this, but my late-night Fleetwood visits (albeit very infrequently) consist of fries...with cheese sauce covering them.
Joseph Maino
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 7:30 p.m.
Totally putting myself out there on this one and sinning by saying how I think Abe's has better hippie hash.
Kyle Mattson
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 6:20 p.m.
Here's a recent profile of the Lansing Fleetwood location from Mlive: http://bit.ly/mlfwood
Zhuk
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 7:15 p.m.
Cole, have you been to the Disney in Japan?
Cole Bertsos
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 6:52 p.m.
I've been to the Lansing Fleetwood quite a few times and I gotta say — if it wasn't for the name I don't think I would even make the connection, but it's still good!
Honest Abe
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 4:49 p.m.
I'm going to pass on Fleetwood Diner.
mady
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 2:31 p.m.
your loss.
Homeland Conspiracy
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 5:48 p.m.
So...
NCTerry
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 4:24 p.m.
Great video. Very entertaining. Definitely makes me want to try it!
Amy Biolchini
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 4:11 p.m.
The first time I tried hippie hash was at the Fleetwood in Lansing on New Year's Day. Perfect way to start 2012.
YpsiGreen
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 : 12:15 a.m.
Hangover remedy?
Homeland Conspiracy
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 10:35 p.m.
There's a Fleetwood in Lansing?
Morris Thorpe
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 4:04 p.m.
Melanie Maxwell has been consistently churning out some very strong work. Your extra effort does not go unnoticed. Good job.
Melanie Maxwell
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 8:23 p.m.
Much appreciated, Mr. Thorpe.
Billy
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 3:55 p.m.
Always making me so hungry.......
fjord
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 3:24 p.m.
Disappointed to learn that hippie has contains no actual hippies.
Ignatz
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 3:38 p.m.
Yet, hippies often contain hash...go figure!
fjord
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 : 3:25 p.m.
*hash