Ann about Town

After years away, coing back to the State Room was a revelation.

In the summer, East Lansing is rife with yard sales and garage sales, and church “jumble sales,” but at this time of year The Salvation Army is the only thrifting venue in town that’s consistently available.

"Remember that one time on Valentine’s Day when we ate all the condiments at Emo’s?"

"The art on display was more than objects to be admired or purchased. It was work that sprung from the hands of real, live, Michigan artists, some of whom were standing two feet away holding wine glasses."

Where did East Lansing's Thai Kitchen go?

If the lunch buffet pleases your palate, you might come for a sit-down dinner with dosas, poppadums, and possibly a Tandoori mixed grill, a Saag dish rich with cream and spinach, or a Vindaloo curry that will set your mouth on fire.

That little liquor store near El Azteco that’s been there forever.

In pursuit of a comet on a cold East Lansing night.

How to sing without fear in East Lansing.

The draft options on this pass included stout, cider, a double IPA, wheat ale, hefeweizen, red ale, fruit beer, brown ale, and a porter.

Winter Glow, where you can get granola, honey, pickles, and see your friends, two- and four-legged.

The folks behind the Purple Carrot Truck settle into farm-to-table upscale dining.

An East Lansing classic, promising cold books in the summer, warm ones in the winter.

"Last week, my companion and I had the totally serendipitous experience of finding an East Lansing restaurant we had never heard of."

Two local places, a world apart on an East Lansing game day.