Food and Drink

Foster Coffee, the first tenant on the Albert Avenue side of the downtown development known as Center City, has opened its doors. ELi's Sarah Spohn stopped in and brings us this story.

Planning Commissioner Jack Cahill noted that use of Target’s state liquor license requires an approved local permit. Target doesn't have it yet. ELi’s Alice Dreger reports on Target’s and Jolly Pumpkin’s movement through the alcohol permitting process, which some Commissioners suggested be retired.

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.

More billboards in East Lansing, more sorority houses, more alcohol sales downtown, more revenue for the City, more coffee near the Amtrak station, more rental licenses: all that plus the eBay land deal, depending on how the votes go. ELi brings you up to speed.

Responding to a reader's question, an investigation by ELi's Amalia Medina and Alice Dreger looks at what it takes for East Lansing restaurants to offer outdoor seating downtown. Spoiler alert: they would pay a lot less in Ann Arbor.

Why do City staff say it's OK for Target to be selling alcohol without the required local permit, and how is the alcohol-selling landscape of East Lansing's downtown shaping up with big redevelopment? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

What will the new Target store in downtown East Lansing offer when it opens this Sunday? ELi's Mark Meyer reports.

The weather forecast this weekend calls for plenty of sunshine and numerous options to explore the outdoors in and around East Lansing. ELi's Jonathan Townley pinpoints places and events to consider as you plan your activities.

Dietician Gina Keilen estimates that one out of every eight Michigan State University students has a dietary restriction. ELi’s Maysa Sitar reports on a new allergens-free cafeteria option available to East Lansing campus diners and the general public starting this August.

ELi's Sarah Spohn brings us a story on open mic nights at Blue Owl, and how the coffee shop owners hope to build a platform for community creativity.

If you're looking to clean up or clean out, shop for locally grown food, or simply want to have some outdoor time this weekend, ELi's Jessy Gregg has seven ideas.

ELFCO hopes to open its new doors on Michigan Avenue — just east of the US-127 overpass — sometime in July, writes ELi's Jessy Gregg.

This year’s long, cool spring means that there are still lots of dandelions for eating. Today, ELi's Chris Root brings you some recipes that use the bright yellow flowers.

ELi's Ann Kammerer brings us the story of two ELHS alumni who now work side by side in neighboring businesses on Grand River Avenue.

Downtown restaurants and bars with outdoor seating could see noise rules relaxed if a pair of recommendations are adopted by Council. What’s the goal of relaxing the rules? ELi’s Jessy Gregg and Alice Dreger report.