Great, weekday meal for barbecue lovers If Fried Chicken is the superstar singer on the poultry part of the Roadhouse menu, the Pit-Smoked Chickens would probably be the bass player. They’re happily in the background, grounded, steady, and really really good at what they do. And while that Fried Chicken is really really fantastic, I’ll […]

A taste of Zingerman’s Bakehouse Babka could be just right More and more over the years people bring or send a Zingerman’s gift—a taste of Tree Town, it’s a terrific way to convey their own commitment to high quality and an easy way to share some of their connection with the community here in the […]

A Special Onion Rolls Bake for July 1st through 4th Back in the early months of 1982, Paul and I drove all over the Detroit area together, going from one bakery to another, to try rye bread. The one we settled on, for whatever reasons of fate and good fortune, was the only one that would […]

Beautiful summer brunch special running at the Roadhouse right now If you’re thinking of going out for brunch, give some thought to swinging by the Roadhouse Saturday or Sunday for delicious cornbread waffles. This dish will only be on the menu for the next two weekends while the local berries are at their best! Sous […]

  5 Fun Facts about Zingerman’s Delicatessen Zingerman’s Delicatessen has been a local community staple for many decades. When Ann Arbor comes to mind, Zingerman’s is not a far thought behind it. Zingerman’s Delicatessen offers many choices of tasty sandwiches, breads, vinegars, cheeses, and so many more specialty items. You might know that Zingerman’s Delicatessen […]

Special Bake of Pumpernickel Raisin Bread — June 2-3 A taste of turn of the last century Jewish New York Pumpernickel Raisin bread may not be prototypical Michigan baking, but it sure is good. For those in the know, Pumpernickel Raisin’s reappearance—even for two brief days—is cause for serious celebration. One of my own favorite […]