Ann about Town

When sheltering in place and staying safe, one must rely on the tried-and-true. For ELi's Ann Nichols, that means a hearty helping of Korean and Chinese cuisine delivered from Charlie Kang's.

ELi's beloved "Ann About Town" column returns with Ann Nichols' venturing just over East Lansing's west border to bring back a look at The People's Kitchen.

There aren't a lot of reasons to leave your house when it's this cold, but a hot bowl of soup, stew or chili might just be among them. ELi's Ann About Town suggests some local favorites.

The Northern Tail Dog Park is re-opening on Friday, June 15 after a lengthy closure. ELi's Ann Nichols tells you what to expect.

Eli's Ann Nichols has a yarn for you about a fiber arts store in East Lansing, and what makes it a community-within-a-community.

Ann About Town crosses over the Meridian Township border in search of that most Canadian of carb-fests: poutine.

There's a restaurant in town where you can eat authentic Vietnamese pho, eat equally authentic smoked brisket and buy a new cellphone plan. Eli's Ann Nichols tells you all about it.

Sultan's is an old favorite for Middle Eastern cuisine, but Ann finds that it can still surprise her.

What could make a trip to the EL Farmer's market a little spicier? ELi's intrepid Ann About Town tells all.

Grab a napkin. In the latest "Ann about Town," ELi's Managing Editor will make you drool.

Why are the lines so long and patient?

"I have sometimes wondered whether some long-ago East Lansing politician promised to provide 'a burrito on every corner.'"

"I have a friend who lived in Manhattan for decades and swore by the curative properties of Vietnamese pho." East Lansing finally has pho.

How does East Lansing look to a hipster?