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Appleby’s Farmhouse Cheshire and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon

A beautiful bit of British comfort food to cook up at home! I learned about this wonderful bit of British comfort food from David Lockwood, one-time Deli staff member, now long-time partner at Neal’s Yard Dairy (NYD) in London—through whom we get these wondrous wheels—selected specifically for us. David was so enthused that I couldn’t […]

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Paw Paw Gelato from the Creamery

America’s secret fruit shows up on the Southside It was nearly 20 years ago that we started the project to make Paw Paw Gelato at the Creamery. At the time, hardly anyone in Ann Arbor knew this old American fruit. Today, I’m happy to say, paw paws are getting more and more popular! I’ve seen […]

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Local Lion’s Mane Mushrooms, Basil and Pine Nut Pesto, and Carolina Gold Rice

Great summer vegetarian supper at the Roadhouse This summer special features some lovely local produce and the world-class, historically-significant, organic Carolina Gold Rice we get from Anson Mills down in South Carolina. The main feature of the dish is the organic local Lion’s Mane mushrooms we’ve been getting from the fine folks at Stoney Creek […]

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Pit-Smoked Whole Chickens from the Roadhouse

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 […]

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Heirloom Cornbread Waffles with Roasted Strawberry Compote

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 […]

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5 Fun Facts about Zingerman’s Delicatessen

  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 […]

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