Articles tagged: restaurant

restaurant profile: Taqueria La Fiesta offers authentic Mexican food

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Posted: Mar 12, 2013

I was privileged to be invited to a family dinner at Taqueria La Fiesta recently, complete with fabulous food, wonderful people, and great conversation. And the primary topic? What constitutes "authentic" Mexican food? A number ... Read more »

Rep. Adam Zemke to serve on Governor's Talent Investment Board

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Posted: Feb 18, 2013

State Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, has been appointed to the Governor's Talent Investment Board by House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel, D-Auburn Hills. Zemke said he's honored to be one of two members of the ... Read more »

Ann Arbor's Max & Erma's restaurant reopens Monday after week of renovations

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Posted: Sep 24, 2012

After closing for one week of extensive remodeling, Max and Erma’s, near the corner of Eisenhower and State Streets, is reopening today with a Grand Reopening Celebration. Local Store Marketer and Supervisor, Victoria Good says ... Read more »

Wolverine Grill's new owner adapts to changing Ypsilanti business landscape

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Posted: Aug 14, 2012

The Wolverine Grill, a longtime Ypsilanti restaurant on West Michigan Avenue, has reopened its doors under new ownership after closing last October. Read more »

Quiznos to open inside Meijer on Carpenter Road

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Posted: Aug 04, 2012

Quiznos plans to open another sandwich shop inside Meijer — this time at the Carpenter Road store at 3825 Carpenter Road, in Pittsfield Township. A national chain, Quiznos sells hot and cold sub sandwiches, salads, ... Read more »

Video Interview: Jerusalem Garden owner Ali Ramlawi shares his thoughts on a reopened Fifth Avenue

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Posted: Jun 19, 2012

During the nearly two years that South Fifth Avenue was closed between East Liberty and William Street, Jerusalem Garden owner Ali Ramlawi spoke to everyone, including city council, to express how the construction was hurting ... Read more »

Domino's Pizza now offering gluten-free pizza crust

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Posted: May 07, 2012

Ann Arbor Township-based Domino’s Pizza announced Monday it’s adding another option to its menu: gluten-free pizza crust. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at My Favorite Cafe - Saline eatery offers breakfast or a light lunch for $5 or under

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Posted: Apr 27, 2012

I was in Saline recently with Jeremy, on a day that involved a lot of schlepping here, there and everywhere.  By late afternoon, we were in need of refreshment and sustenance.  And so we stopped ... Read more »

Noodles & Co., Tim Hortons site plans on Ann Arbor Planning Commission's agenda this week

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Posted: Mar 06, 2012

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission will consider requests for business developments at its meeting Tuesday, including a site plan for a Noodles & Co. restaurant on West Stadium Boulevard and a plan for a Tim Hortons on South State Street. Read more »

Tim Hortons to replace 'lab' coffee shop space in downtown Ann Arbor

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Posted: Feb 28, 2012

Restaurant chain Tim Hortons plans to open a coffee shop in downtown Ann Arbor at the space occupied for two years by a coffee shop called lab. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Taqueria La Fiesta - inexpensive meat and vegetarian options abound

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Posted: Feb 17, 2012

Taqueria La Fiesta is a bit hidden at the end of a small strip mall. Despite being near one of the busiest corners in town — Carpenter and Packard — it would be easy to ... Read more »

Is high turnover for downtown Ann Arbor restaurants concerning?

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Posted: Jan 29, 2012

The mix of downtown Ann Arbor restaurants is quickly changing. In recent months, turnover has accelerated with some established restaurants exiting and newcomers faltering while others flourish. Read more »

Champion House restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor closes abruptly

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Posted: Jan 24, 2012

Champion House, the 20-year-old restaurant and sushi bar located at 120 E. Liberty St., closed abruptly last week. Read more »

Ann Arbor's 'underperforming' Old Country Buffet closes after bankruptcy filing

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Posted: Jan 23, 2012

The Old Country Buffet in the Cranbrook Village shopping center on Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor closed last weekend after its parent company, Buffets, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a second time. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Tower Inn Cafe - inexpensive options range from appetizers to pizza and dessert

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Posted: Jan 20, 2012

My BFF Wendy and I ate a great dinner recently, at a place that she's been to numerous times but I hadn't been to in ages. Today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature is the Tower Inn ... Read more »