Every family diner should dream of growing up to be like Haab’s; to have a menu that fits on a placemat, a waitstaff that cares like mom, and enough batter and fry to make anything taste good. This is Ypsilanti restaurant and happy hour scene is what keeps "family restaurant" from being dirty words.
Welcome to geek heaven. Vault Of Midnight is pretty much the coolest store in Ann Arbor. Games, ugly dolls, cool figurines, books you never heard of, and, yes, lots and lots of comics. There's enough eye candy here to make your head explode. Check it out.
How does a company efficiently get its stuff from the manufacturer to the warehouse to store shelves? What if the store is in Berlin? Or Singapore? What if it's hurricane season? These are just a few of the millions of questions companies ask themselves when it comes to supply chain logistics. And Ann Arbor's LLamasoft helps them figure it all out.
Sometimes a little guidance goes a long way. U-M's Tech Transfer office along with its new Michigan Venture Center have started a mentorship program that turns technologists into entrepreneurs. As a result they expect to see a 20% bump in start-up launches.
While the Huron River is undoubtedly the Ann Arbor area's life blood (the city gets its drinking water from it, after all), it's also a vital part of our park system, offering a wide variety of recreational opprtunities. Grab a paddle and get in. The water's fine.
There are hundreds of chocolatiers in the U.S. but very few chocolate makers. Actually, only about 20. And Mindo Chocolate Makers in Dexter is one of them. From cocoa pod to chocolate bars, Concentrate's ace videographer Keith Jefferies gets a crash course on how this family-owned business makes its magic.
Make it yourself. Or get others to help you. All Hands Active lives up to its name as Ann Arbor's ever-industrious hackpace, a place where inventors, innovators, designers, and crafters plot the overthrow of the status quo... or just make some really cool stuff.
Three words: Deep fried pickles. Okay, that's not really the reason you go to Sidetracks in Ypsi's historic Depot Town. It's the boisterous, friendly crowd. And the huge beer selection. And that it's been around since 1850. Oh, and the burgers. Homer Simpson drool-inducing burgers. Watch the video then wipe your chin.
Bonsai, cacti, and venus flytraps! Along with its gorgeous trails and edible gardens, Matthaei's conservatory offers a global experience of plant life for Ann Arborites. Whether you stroll the grounds in the outdoor-friendly months or long for something lush and green in the dead of winter, it's a sanctuary from the chaos of everyday living.
From its gorgeous painted labels to its crafted oak barrel flavors, Dexter's tiny but mighty Jolly Pumpkin Ales is all about bringing an artist's touch to brewing. It's an approach that's winning them fans (and awards) all across the nation.
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