Articles tagged: restaurant biz

Metzger's and the Old German: Tradition, family and renewal now unite them

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Posted: Feb 03, 2013

Once linked by family and heritage, soon Metzger’s and the Old German will be linked in spirit as longtime Ann Arbor restaurants that are adapting and creating new followings. Metzger’s will celebrate its 85th anniversary ... Read more »

with gallery: Maiz Mexican Cantina restaurant opens in Pittsfield Township

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013

A full-service Mexican restaurant and bar, Maiz Mexican Cantina, has opened on Washtenaw Avenue in Pittsfield Township, replacing the former Brahma Steakhouse & Lounge. Read more »

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week helps chefs attract new customers and try out new flavors

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013

The middle of winter is usually one of the slowest times of the year for restaurants, but one downtown steakhouse will go through 1,000 filet mignons this week. Read more »

with gallery: Some scenes and impressions from Ann Arbor Restaurant Week

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Posted: Jan 22, 2013

Crowds were thin in downtown Ann Arbor Monday night, but even the frigid cold couldn't keep dedicated food fans from enjoying a meal out during Ann Arbor Restaurant Week. Read more »

New R.U.B. BBQ is open for business at State and Packard in Ann Arbor

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Posted: Jan 04, 2013

A new barbecue restaurant in Ann Arbor started its soft opening quietly over the holiday weekend and has been enjoying steady crowds in the first few days, its regional manager said. Read more »

Column: Top 5: Restaurants that I wish were still open in Ann Arbor

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Posted: Dec 29, 2012

AnnArbor.com readers love their restaurants - and they cherish memories of closed eateries in Washtenaw County. Read more »

Sidetrack Bar and Grill $1.2M expansion project: 30 new jobs, apartments and more

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Posted: Dec 20, 2012

Ypsilanti's Sidetrack Bar and Grill is in the process of beginning a $1.2 million renovation and expansion project that will add nearly 15,000 square feet to the business and some notable additions. Read more »

Free Press: Lena makes list of best new restaurants of 2012

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Posted: Dec 13, 2012

Sylvia Rector at the Detroit Free Press has release her list of Metro Detroit's best new restaurants of 2012, Ann Arbor's Lena (226 South Main St.) is among the group of 10 favorites. The Latin-American ... Read more »

Middle Kingdom closes after 30 years in downtown Ann Arbor

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Posted: Nov 17, 2012

Middle Kingdom restaurant closed this week as the owners prepare to retire and sell the building on South Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Read more »

Passport Restaurant closed permanently on South State Street in Ann Arbor

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Posted: Nov 13, 2012

The Passport Restaurant and Lounge will not reopen at 3776 S. State St. due to what one of the operators said are problems stemming from the operating agreement with the landlord. Read more »

Passport Lounge closed for renovation; no timetable for re-opening

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Posted: Nov 09, 2012

The Passport Restaurant and Lounge on South State Street in Pittsfield Township has been closed for renovations, according to its website and Facebook page, but there's no word on when it will reopen. Read more »

Free Press: Zingerman's opens new addition, plans to add more than 60 jobs over 5 years

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Posted: Nov 05, 2012

After two weeks of invitation-only dress rehearsals, Ann Arbor's Zingerman's Deli opened its new 10,000 square foot addition to the public last week, as Sylvia Rector writes in The Detroit Free Press. As AnnArbor.com reported ... Read more »