Category Archives: Ann Arbor
Laurentide Wine Tasting at The Last Word
I went to one of The Produce Station’s monthly wine tastings a couple of weeks ago at The Last Word. I was only 50-50 on whether I’d write a post … Continue reading
Pho without the Funk
The first time I tried pho (pronounced “fuh”), a Vietnamese beef soup with noodles, I was grossed out. I was a college student living in San Jose, Calif., and had … Continue reading
Ann Arbor Eats – Frita Batidos
This isn’t exactly a new restaurant nor is it the first time I’ve been there. But it’s a pretty cool place that really speaks well for the town. Plus, the … Continue reading
Guilty Pleasures – Fiddler on the Roof
It’s theater time again! For those of you in Michigan, Young People’s Theater is putting on their production of Fiddler on the Roof this weekend. Tickets are available through the … Continue reading
Ann Arbor Eats – Kuroshio
Did I miss something? For all of 2012 up until the presidential election in November, all we ever heard was how the economy was in the toilet. If you believed … Continue reading
Wisconsin Cheese Dinner Night
Although we live in Michigan, Boom Boom and I recently were able to sneak away for a brief night in Wisconsin. And we did it without having to leave exotic … Continue reading
Why I hate Trader Joe’s – Episode 1
For those of you unfamiliar with Trader Joe’s, it’s a California-based chain of grocery stores in about 30 states that has a cult-like following. They’re not like other grocery stores … Continue reading
Spicy Avocado Cream Soup
A few month’s ago, I gave a mixed review to one of the finer restaurants here in Ann Arbor – Pacific Rim. In a nutshell, the food is fantastic and … Continue reading
The Republican Party Can Thank Me Later
I was busy at work yesterday and I heard the home phone ringing. As I was expecting a call, I jumped from my desk and ran into the next room … Continue reading
Taco Time
A few months ago I was excited to hear a new Mexican joint – Chela’s – opened up here in Ann Arbor. I’m almost out of burritos I haven’t tried … Continue reading
