Food and Drink

Owned and operated by ELHS grads, EL's new market offers everything from farm-fresh produce to soups and sandwiches for a quick lunch. Eli’s Alice Dreger takes an inside look at this new business.

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, a Michigan-based Northern United Brewing Co. brand, announced today its plan to open an East Lansing location in the Center City District Development along Albert Avenue. ELi's Sarah Spohn reports that Jolly Pumpkin anticipates a fall 2019 opening.

This Saturday at Fenner Nature Center you can sample maple-based treats, learn about tree tapping, maple syrup distilling, forestry management, and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Nick Wright tells you what you need to know about this annual family event.

Blue Owl Coffee plans to bring not just a coffee shop, but Hip Hop open mic nights featuring middle and high school students, readers' nights with Curious Book Shop, and collaborations with the Summer Solstice Jazz and Arts Festivals. Sarah Spohn reports for ELi.

Many things about the Marble Spaghetti Dinner have changed over the years, but it's still the "highlight of fourth grade" for many students, and a fundraiser for their annual year-end trip to Mackinac Island. ELi's Amalia Medina reports.

“I want to support the community by giving them introductions to new kinds of ideas and philosophies about food, without the desire to strangle their wallet over it," says Chef Nicholas Crosser. Intrigued? ELi's Sarah Spohn has the story.

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.

Barrio Tacos out of Ohio is hoping to open its first Michigan location in the new Center City District retail space along Albert Avenue by August.

East Lansing will finally be seeing a green grocer downtown soon. According to owner and general manager Ken Campbell, Campbell's Market Basket promises to bring fresh produce, locally-baked goods, high quality coffee and cheeses, and more.

Barrio Tacos is looking to establish a location in the new Center City District retail space being built along the south side of Albert Avenue, across from HopCat. Out of Cleveland, the chain offers "tacos + tequila + whiskey."

Developer Harbor Bay Real Estate Advisors has announced that the first tenant on the Albert Avenue side of the new Center City development will be Owosso-based Foster Coffee. ELi has the story of the people behind Foster, and why they were chosen for Center City..

Looking to buy holiday gifts that are local and sustainable, and maybe catch a Ten Pound Fiddle concert when you're done shopping? Tom Oswald tells you how to do it in East Lansing this weekend.

Want to get a jump on your holidy gift-buying while supporting local producers? You might just be surprised by all the non-perishable gift options featured now at the East Lansing Farmers Market.

“It’s been fun trying to explain to people what honey toast is,” Yuan said. “You can’t compare it to anything else we have here. It is funny sometimes because it’s hard to explain, but at the same time, after they’ve tried it, they love it.” ELi Summer Youth Journalism grad Amalia Medina has the scoop.

Blue Owl Coffee owners have announced an East Lansing location on Ann Street Plaza, with an opening planned for December of 2018. ELi's Sarah Spohn has the scoop.