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Smokehouse 52 has closed in Saline. Their Chelsea location is still open. They also have a food truck they operate. We were eagerly awaiting the opening of Smokehouse 52 Saline since it was first announced. When we heard it was opening on Monday night, we stopped in to try it out. We arrived for dinner […]
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Dolores is now CLOSED. Dolores Ypsilanti is a Mexican restaurant in the Main Street Area of Ypsilanti. They opened at the end of January 2018. They closed temporarily during the early stages of the pandemic, but reopened in June 2021 with a limited menu. After a few months, they have pivoted again and are only
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Ann Arbor’s Black Rock Bar & Grill opened shortly before Christmas 2017 and has continued to be popular. We have been several times, but it may not be the best with young children. My then 12 year old expressed concerns with the safety of the restaurant for her young cousins – and for herself. In
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The hill at LSNC has been recommended by readers in our Best Places to Sled in Ann Arbor article. Despite site issues at LSNC the hill is available this year.
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Last year the Henry Ford Museum hosted my family for 2017 Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village. This is one of our favorite annual traditions. One thing that I love about Greenfield Village is that it is so large and there are so many extra activities that we always seem to find something new. Also, don’t
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Update: Coleman’s Corn Maze is no longer operating a corn maze. They do operate a small apple orchard, have mums, and are a fun visit on a fall weekend. Get more details on their current offerings. You can find other corn mazes here. As a family we did our first corn maze about 5 years
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Last weekend the new Hyatt Place Ann Arbor hosted our family for a Staycation. All opinions are our own. There are plenty of reasons to take an Ann Arbor Staycation. Plus, staying in a hotel is always a treat for the kids. 5 Reasons to take an Ann Arbor Staycation 1 – Get a Break
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As of today, the new Ann Arbor Buddy’s Pizza is open! I had the chance to attend a media preview this morning. The restaurant looks great and the pizza was delicious. The new location is in Pittsfield Plaza at 3153 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd (in one of the out buildings in front of Meijer). Disclosure: Buddy’s Pizza
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Fire Prevention Week starts on Sunday and runs next week- October 8-14. With Fire Prevention Week, a number of local fire stations will have open houses. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts – Plan 2 Ways Out.” Plus, we have details on Ann Arbor Fire Prevention Week activities. Plan 2 Ways Out Does your family
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We went apple picking at Wasem Fruit Farm this weekend. Plan your trip with our 6 tips that include what to bring, what to wear, when to go, and what else to do.
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