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5 Best Restaurants in Ann Arbor, Michigan You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Ann Arbor, Michigan — a city where the red-brick streets pulse with the footsteps of students and professors, where the Huron River winds through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where murals bloom on alley walls and the scent of coffee, curry, and barbecue drifts through the air. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Victorian homes with wraparound porches, glassy new towers, and the gentle sprawl of parks and gardens. Ann Arbor is a crossroads — of old-timers and new arrivals, of artists, engineers, and dreamers, of families who picnic on the Diag and musicians who busk beneath the sycamores.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d
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Generations Of Ann Arbor Students Have Ordered Burgers At The Counter Of Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger

Some Ann Arbor traditions come with a diploma, and some come with a bun. For more than seventy years, college students in this Michigan town have lined up at one small counter, rehearsed their order in their heads, and hoped they got the words right on the first try. Kids...

Ann Arbor, MI · 11d
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This Massive Michigan Farm Market Is A Grocery Lover’s Dream With A Huge Selection

More than 200 cheeses. A soup bar with over 36 rotating flavors. Coffee roasted in small batches right on site. All of that sits under one roof in Michigan, and the roof covers about 70,000 square feet. The whole thing started as a tiny roadside fruit stand back in 1959. I love a glow-up story, and this one is a beauty.

Lansing, MI · 2d
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Who makes Birmingham's best burger? Winners revealed

For the second year in a row, diners crowned Terra Kitchen & Cocktails as the winner of Birmingham’s third annual burger competition. It was a close competition, Birmingham Shopping District officials and organizers of the event said. Overall, nearly 10,000 votes came in. Terra Kitchen & Cocktails’ Michigan Reserve burger garnered the highest combined rating and votes from diners, earning the restaurant Birmingham Best Burger title of the third annual event. The eatery’s Michigan Reserve burger is a 45-day house-ground, dry-aged beef blend with cherry wood-smoked pork belly, aged Michigan cheddar, Guernsey buttermilk crispy onions, dressed arugula, savory bourbon cherry jus, Traverse City cherries and a Mammoth Bourbon toasted sesame bun served with steakhouse potato wedges. Randy Foumia, owner of Terra Kitchen & Cocktails, said in a news release that participating was a “fun way to connect with the community and introduce new guests to Terra.” “Winning for the second year in a row speaks to our team's consistency and the incredible support of our guests,” Foumia said. The competition took place from Oct. 1-31. When diners ordered exclusive competition burgers at participating restaurants, they could rate the burger based on presentation, creativity and taste. Diners could order and rate

Birmingham, MI · 2d

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Local restaurants open for Thanksgiving

To make your Thanksgiving stress-free while still having a great meal, here are some local restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner or helping you make a tasty meal. From noon-6pm, Maumee Bay Brewing Company will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Buffet. The buffet will consist of turkey and stuffing and all your favorite Thanksgiving sides. Make your reservation by calling 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com/events/thanksgiving-buffet-2.

Toledo, OH · 2d

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Ann Arbor's iconic Blimpy Burger reopens under new ownership

After seven months of temporary closure, the iconic Ann Arbor restaurant Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger has reopened under new ownership. Blimpy opened in 1953 and has had two previous owners. Its four new local co-owners are Ethan Kaplan, Noah Kaplan, Pete Levin and Doug Botsford. Botsford admits the community is adapting to some changes at the restaurant.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Toledo, Ohio You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Toledo, Ohio — a city where the Maumee River glides beneath bridges old and new, where glass and steel rise beside brick warehouses, and the laughter of families, artists, and dreamers mingles on tree-lined avenues. Here, the skyline is a patchwork: art deco towers, murals blooming on downtown walls, and the steady hum of industry softened by the warmth of neighborhood diners. Toledo is a crossroads — of Midwestern grit and quiet hope, of auto workers and musicians, of immigrants whose recipes and stories have become the city’s own.

Toledo, OH · 8d

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Michigan’s “afternoon delight” closes after 48 years, taking owner from high school to retirement

Michigan’s list of beloved restaurant losses now includes an Ann Arbor breakfast institution that served generations of students, families and returning alumni. Afternoon Delight Café closed on October 31, 2026,…

Ann Arbor, MI · 16h

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Ann Arbor Loses Afternoon Delight After Nearly 50 Years, Owner Says It's Time to Slow Down

Afternoon Delight, the downtown Ann Arbor breakfast and brunch spot that opened its doors in 1978, closed for good on Oct. 31 after nearly 50 years in business at 251 E. Liberty St. The closure comes after months of uncertainty over whether co-owner Joanne Williams would find someone to take over the restaurant before she retired.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Grand opening for Anna's House in Grand Blanc set for Nov. 16

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) - Anna's House has set a new grand opening date in Grand Blanc. The new opening date is scheduled for Nov. 16. Last month, Anna's House had to delay its grand opening because of "unexpected power-related issues." According to the restaurant, the team has finished the needed electrical upgrades to the space.

Grand Blanc, MI · 3d

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Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Is Bringing More Goodness to Lansing

Another restaurant is coming to Downtown Lansing! Find out where Pablo's Mexican Restaurant plans to open its second location.

Lansing, MI · 3d

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Mr. Puffs Opens First U.S. Location in Royal Oak & They Are Giving Away Puffs For Life

Montreal-based company Mr. Puffs will open its first U.S. location at 31971 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak on Nov. 5. To celebrate, the company launched its Free Puffs for Life campaign on Instagram, aiming to reach 50,000 followers. The opening promotion runs Thursday through Saturday, with free boxes of six...

Royal Oak, MI · 3d

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A New Biggby Just Opened in Lansing, and There Are Deals All Week

A former Lansing BBQ restaurant has a new tenant! Biggby Coffee has officially opened its doors, and there are some fun specials to celebrate.

Lansing, MI · 3d

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An Old Michigan Grain Elevator Is Now A Food Hall Packed With Pizza, Tacos And More

Pizza and tacos under the same roof? That’s already a pretty convincing dinner plan. Throw in a historic grain elevator, a few games, and an atmosphere built for lingering, and suddenly a quick bite sounds like an entire afternoon. Downtown Fenton has turned an unlikely piece of Michigan’s agricultural...

Fenton, MI · 1d

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Grand River Brewing In Jackson To Close For Good, Head Brewer Caleb Moore Announces

Grand River Brewing in Jackson is closing for good. Caleb Moore shared the news on Facebook, thanking everyone who showed up these last weeks. Rough stretch for local beer.

Jackson, MI · 3d

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Lansing's Former Jon Anthony Florist Building Is Getting Closer to Demolition

There's been plenty of public pushback over the possibility of a McDonald's replacing a longtime Lansing landmark. Now, the project is getting closer to becoming reality.

Lansing, MI · 15h

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Lansing Says Goodbye to One Indian Restaurant, Welcomes Another

There has been a lot of change across the Greater Lansing area food scene. This year alone, we've seen over 25 restaurants close their doors, but we've also seen over 30 restaurant openings along the way too. This restaurant shake-up is a little bit of both. Another Lansing Restaurant Has...

Lansing, MI · 13h

The Detroit Free Press

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15 new metro Detroit restaurants to try, from fine Italian to bagels

Italian and barbecue fare, sourdough bagels and pizza are among the new restaurant openings across metro Detroit. Openings include those by well-known chefs and new owners carrying on the tradition of a long-time burger joint. Here’s a sample of notable October openings. Angelo’s Fine Italian Grosse Pointe: A highly anticipated opening, Angelo’s Fine Italian in Grosse Pointe is from well-known metro Detroit chefs Cory Barberio and Jared Gadbaw. Barberio recently led the kitchen at San Morello in downtown Detroit, and Gadbaw is the chef/owner behind Oak & Reel in Detroit's North End on East Grand Blvd. Angelo's is touted as an Italian-American neighborhood restaurant. House specialties include trout saltimbocca, Chicken Scarparello with sausage and cherry peppers and Veal Milanese. The dining space is designed to be a traditional Italian restaurant with a neighborhood feel. There's also a lower-level private dining room with a bar and fireplace that can accommodate up to 40 guests for events. Angelo's will be open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 16844 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe; angelosfineitalian.com AP Tommy’s West Bloomfield: A new, modern Greek eatery in West Bloomfield, AP Tommy’s is from

Detroit, MI · 3d

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Man Walks into the Worst Rated Restaurant in Flint Michigan Expecting a Disaster and Finds Out Whether the Reviews Were Fair

Some restaurants have a reputation before you ever sit down. Al’s Coney Island in Flint, Michigan,...

Flint, MI · 14d

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This Ohio Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Enchiladas, Tacos, And Massive Portions

To reach the tacos at this spot, you walk through the aisles of a working Mexican grocery store. That alone made me want to know more. A meal that starts near the produce and pastries sounds like a good plan to me. The whole thing began as a small taco...

Toledo, OH · 13d