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100.7 WITL

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Lansing Shuffle Just Lost Another Original Eatery

Browndog At The Shuffle has officially closed its doors. It's another restaurant closure to add to Lansing's growing 2026 list.

Lansing, MI · 8d

The Detroit News

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Recent health inspections reveal Novi restaurant woes

Recent health inspections in some Novi restaurants found drain flies, improperly stored foods and more between September and October, according to Oakland County Health Department inspection reports. Many of the violations have been corrected. The presence of violations in a past inspection does not necessarily mean the establishment has the same violations today. Inspection reports can be found at swordsolutions.com/inspections/. Below is a list of violations found at a few restaurants in Novi. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 43215 Grand River Ave. During a routine inspection on Sept. 28, an inspector noted several problems at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.∎ Dish machine not providing chlorine sanitizer level 50-100 ppm.∎ 1) Handwashing sink next to dish machine with wiping cloth inside the basin. 2) Handwashing sink next to one compartment sink across from front counter with wiping cloth inside the basin.∎ 1) No soap provided to the handwashing sink across from front counter. 2) No soap provided to the handwashing sink next to dish machine.∎ No paper towel at the sandwich prep handwashing sink.∎ Ice machine interior soiled.∎ Coved base molding observed separating from the wall next to the ice bin.∎ Drain flies observed near the 1) front ice bin, 2) back prep table, and

Novi, MI · 13d

WLNS

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Old Nation launches ‘Frandor Claus’ to aid local food bank

Old Nation Brewing Co. is releasing its seasonal cherry-flavored beer, Frandor Claus, featuring local Lansing artwork and supporting the Greater Lansing Food Bank through sales and merchandise.

Lansing, MI · 8d

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Ann Arbor's Shawarma Shop Expands Its Space, Dodges Arbor South Wrecking Ball

Shawarma Shop & Bakery has traded its tight takeout space for real elbow room, opening an expanded location inside Ann Arbor's 777 Building after its original spot was cleared for a major Southside redevelopment. The new restaurant occupies a 2,200 square-foot space at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 110, exactly 900 square feet larger than the 1,300 square-foot storefront it left behind on the site of the new Arbor South development.

Ann Arbor, MI · 6d
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whatnow.com

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The Halal Shack Continuing Expansion with New Ann Arbor Location

The Mediterranean and Middle Eastern concept has seen much growth in the last 10 years. The Halal Shack is again looking at college towns to set up shop in, this time at 530 S State Street in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan Union basement. This will be the company’s second location in the state, the first being at Oakland University. A winter 2027 opening date is anticipated right now.

Ann Arbor, MI · 6d

fastfoodclub.com

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Grandma’s Recipes Keep These 7 Michigan Family Restaurants Busy Every Sunday After Church

Sunday in Michigan has a rhythm. Church lets out, coats come off, and somebody asks the big question: where are we eating?. For a lot of families, the answer is a booth at a small-town spot where the gravy, the pies, and the bread stuffing still follow recipes that taste like they came from a grandmother’s kitchen. This list covers seven of those places, from a famous Frankenmuth chicken dinner hall to a scratch-cooking stop in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan · 8d

Michigan Daily

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Ann Arbor brunch staple Afternoon Delight closes after nearly 50 years

Afternoon Delight, a brunch restaurant located in downtown Ann Arbor, closed its doors Oct. 31 after nearly 50 years of operation, following owner Joanne Williams’ retirement announcement. Founded by Tom Hackett in 1978, Afternoon Delight brought all-day breakfast specials and various lunch items like sandwiches, salads and quiches. Williams...

Ann Arbor, MI · 8d

Lansing State Journal

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Dining, retail and more. See what opened and closed in October

The Lansing area gained more than a dozen new restaurants and stores in October, including several that opened their first local location. In East Lansing, openings included BIBIBOP Asian Grill and bb.q Chicken. Charlotte welcomed department store Bealls and Grand Ledge got a new local bookstore, Sis's Stories. Aldi opened its fourth store in the area, in Lansing Township, and Sindhu Indian Cuisine opened a second location in Lansing. Four different businesses announced plans to close in October: Make it Sweet, a bakery in East Lansing, and longtime eatery Delhi Cafe Family Restaurant were among them. Here's a look at what the Lansing area gained and lost this month. Openings bb.q Chicken, East Lansing Where: 4750 Hagadorn Road The details: An international restaurant chain with more than 3,500 locations, bb.q Chicken opened its first Lansing area location in the Hannah Plaza. Franchise owners Niuljurang Choi and Hyuk Choi are leasing the approximately 2,500-square-foot storefront, previously occupied by Chapelure. The new restaurant opened on Oct. 23, Woodworth Commercial Senior Vice President Todd Kosta said. He represented the franchise owners in the property lease. The location has seating for 45 people. Niuljurang Choi said the location is their second in Michigan. They

Lansing, MI · 8d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Michigan Drive-In Has Been Serving Chili Dogs and Homemade Root Beer Since 1939

Bill’s Drive-In in Ypsilanti has been serving chili dogs and homemade root beer for generations, and the experience still feels like something from another era. Pull into the parking lot, and a carhop comes straight to your window to take your order. The small yellow stand on East Michigan...

Ypsilanti, MI · 9d

whatnow.com

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Blazin’ Burgerz Team Planning New Fast-Casual Concept in Ann Arbor

Burgers and fries have always been a popular option for college students. Blazin’ Burgerz is expanding in Southeast Michigan with a new concept called Blazin’ Smash Haus coming to 3354 Washtenaw Avenue N in Ann Arbor. This is the second location from Farook Issa, and he plans on serving some of the same smash burgers with new additions. Right now, he is anticipating a February 2027 grand opening.

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

allamericanatlas.com

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

Clinton, Michigan — a town where the River Raisin meanders past weathered barns and tidy porches, where the scent of lilacs and woodsmoke drifts through streets lined with stories. Here, neighbors wave from porch swings, and the laughter of children echoes from the village park, stitched together by the quiet pride of families who’ve called this place home for generations and newcomers drawn by the promise of a slower, sweeter pace. The architecture is a patchwork: red-brick storefronts, white-steepled churches, and the gentle sprawl of farmland that cradles the town’s heart.

Clinton, MI · 10d

themanchestermirror.com

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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for supporting the Tootsie Roll Drive

The Knights of Columbus Manchester Council #4354 would like to thank everybody in the community for your generous support for the M.I. (Mentally Impaired) Tootsie Roll Drive October 16 and 17 weekend. The money raised is for citizens with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This year it is going to the Saint Louis Center in Chelsea and to the Special Olympics. Also, we would like to say thank you to the businesses in the community that let us stand in front of their stores. Thank you again, everybody, for your support.

Manchester, MI · 7d

everafterinthewoods.com

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We Ranked 13 Southern Michigan Breakfast Spots Worth Waking Up Early For

Somebody out there fries biscuit dough, dusts it with sugar, and calls it a Bonut. Then they serve it with lemon mascarpone and blueberry compote. I love that kind of breakfast confidence. That sugary bite is only one stop on this list. Across southern Michigan, you can also chase down...

Michigan · 10d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Michigan Restaurant Is So Good People Drive Hours For It

If you’ve never driven an hour or more for a piece of fried chicken, you simply haven’t had the right piece of fried chicken yet. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth is the place that changes that calculation entirely, and once you’ve made the trip to this unassuming Michigan restaurant, you’ll understand completely why people keep coming back from every corner of the state.

Frankenmuth, MI · 12d

We Are Mid-Michigan

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Michigan's Biggby Coffee Just Beat Starbucks!

Michigan's own Biggby Coffee just beat Starbucks in a national ranking of America's best coffee chains! And two other familiar names made the list. ☕🏆

Michigan · 7d

94.9 WMMQ

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La Cocina Cubana in Downtown Lansing Has Officially Closed

It's a sad day for Downtown Lansing's food scene. La Cocina Cubana has officially closed after more than a decade. Here's what happened.

Lansing, MI · 11d

decorhint.com

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10 Italian Restaurants Hidden In Michigan’s Suburbs That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive

One Italian restaurant on this list sits on land that used to be an apple orchard, and it still grows its own herbs on-site. I’m going to be specific here: the orchard part is what got me. Apples first, pasta later. Then there’s a place serving a seven-course, family-style...

Michigan · 11d

100.7 WITL

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Michigan's Biggby Coffee Just Beat Starbucks in a National Ranking

Biggby beat out several familiar coffee chains in USA Today's latest ranking. See who made the list!

Lansing, MI · 10d

ecurrent.com

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Casey’s Tavern East Expands a Beloved Ann Arbor Tradition

For decades, Casey’s Tavern on Depot Street has been one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved neighborhood institutions. Its cozy interior, time-honored burgers and unmistakable tavern atmosphere have earned generations of loyal patrons who appreciate its simplicity and sense of history. It is the kind of place where memories are made as much as meals are shared.

Ann Arbor, MI · 11d