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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
ThirdCoast Digest: ‘Edible Ann Arbor’
In this ThirdCoast Digest write-up, travel writer Kevin Revolinski muses at the attitude of staff and the delicious burgers at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger. He also gives kudos to the diversity of products available at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, the 'whimsical' atmophere of Frita Batidos, the farm-to-table experience at Grange Kitchen & Bar, the many beers on tap at Ashley's Pub, and of course Zingerman's (or 'Zingermanville, as he calls it). He mentions many other Ann Arbor institutions within the article as well: 'Everything is walking distance, it seems. From the campus art museum, to a farmer’s market, to a microbrewery, and off to dinner and a concert.' Whether you're from Ann Arbor - or looking to visit, this is a great article to read if you're wondering what you've missed - or where to start.
'...it’s not just all about food and drink in Ann Arbor. But it certainly could be. When in Ann Arbor, eat as the Ann Arborians do – very well.' ~Kevin Revolinski
Saturday, January 28, 2012
President Obama Visits Ann Arbor
President Barack Obama made a visit Ann Arbor on Friday, January 27th, where be spoke to a crowd totaling over 4000 at the Al Glick Field House on University of Michigan's campus. 'It is good to be back in Ann Arbor!' was the first statement he made upon taking the podium. After calling out U of M President Mary Sue Coleman, Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, he turned his attention to Denard Robinson and Michigan football, yelling 'Go Blue!' His speech centered around the importance of affordable higher education, as he outlined a series of overhauls to federal-based college aid.
Here is his speech in its entirety:
*Photo courtesy of AnnArbor.com
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Listen to an Interview with Chef Alex Young of Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Chef Alex Young, a managing partner at Zingerman's Roadhouse and James Beard Award recipient, was recently interviewed on a radio station in Kansas City. On 'LIVE From Jasper's Kitchen' (with Jasper Mirabile Jr. and Kimberly Stern), they talked to him about his early love of food, his farm to table process, and (of course) his famous Mac n' Cheese! Listen here (Chef Alex comes on at about 17:50):
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
El Nuevo Herald Features Ann Arbor: Culta, Libral, y Sabrosa
Alfredo Arango Franco, a writer that specializes in travel, food and wine, recently made his way to Ann Arbor, and back home to Miami, where he wrote a very exciting article for El Nuevo Herald. This publication is an award winning Spanish-language daily newspaper produced in Miami, Florida - which is the nation's third-largest Hispanic Market. The newspaper's website, ElNuevoHerald.com is the leading Spanish-language news website in the United States.
He writes that Ann Arbor is a city known for its 'liberal spirit, education and food.' He talks about dining at Frita Batidos, Cafe Habana, the Blue Nile, Zingerman's Roadhouse, Gratzi, and Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub. The article highlights his experiences in taking a beer tasting class at the Ann Arbor Brewing Company, a cheese making class at Zingerman's creamery, and a tile-making class at Motawi Tileworks. He also gave a nod to the University of Michigan Museum of Art, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, Performance Network Theatre, and the Comedy Showcase.
We are very happy that Alfredo Arango Franco has helped us to spread the word about Ann Arbor to a new cultural audience, which is something that we continually strive to do here at the Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Thank you Alfredo!
An English version will be published on KeyPeopleCoolPlaces.com soon! We will keep you updated!
CLICK HERE to read the article en Español.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room is One of ‘6 Extraordinary Afternoon Teas’!
The Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room (located on Main Street in Ann Arbor) was mentioned as one of ' 6 Extraordinary Afternoon Teas' on The Daily Meal (thedailymeal.com). Not bad for a list that includes tea rooms in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London (England). Here is what they said:
'Situated above a New Age bookstore, this tearoom boasts more than 100 varieties of tea in a cozy, stuffed chair, and tin-ceilinged space that also offers vegetarian, vegan, and Fairy Tea menus. Fairy Teas are family-oriented complete with petits fours, costumes, magic, and real-life fairies. When fairy teas aren’t scheduled (they’re usually only once or twice a year), there are tarot card readers and other psychics that show up for $1 per minute readings, Witches’ Night Out events (with Witches Brew tea), and on weekends, the tearoom hosts acoustic concerts. Like many businesses in Ann Arbor, Mich., Crazy Wisdom has an adorable (and functional?) six-inch fairy door.'
Friday, January 06, 2012
Examiner.com - ‘Chelsea, Michigan - Elvis Costello Wants To Go Here’
Examiner.com recently featured Chelsea, Michigan in their 'road trip travel' section - a section that suggests great road trips from Chicago, IL. The article mentions the Jiffy Mix Factory, Jeff Daniels and his Purple Rose Theatre Company, and the Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory, among others. Thanks to writer, Daniel Higgins, for highlighing a great city in the Ann Arbor area!
