Food and Drink

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.

ELFCO's Board decided on Monday to close the store on Northwind Drive, but the Board and its members may decide to move the 40-year-old Coop to another location. Karessa Wheeler reports.

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

Handmade soaps and oils, vinegars and jams, herbs, cheeses, syrups, pickles, and so much more in terms of locally-sourced unique gifts for your host, hostess, or holidays. But get down to the market on Sunday! It's your last chance this year.

It's not too late to buy tickets for tomorrow night's Ramadan Unity Dinner hosted by East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. This year's theme is "United in Hope - Against Hunger!"

Ethnic foods, diverse arts, and a prayer for world peace, this Saturday at the We Are All One art fair. Heather Paris brings us the story.

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

East Lansing will again play host to the Great Lakes Folk Festival this weekend. Expect live music, dance, artwork of many types, storytelling, children’s activities, and many food options.

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

Have you ever tried the banana cream pie ice cream at Velvet, piled atop a homemade ice cream cone? Or maybe the pineapple ice cream with pineapple chunks at Tutti Frutti? Ever set foot inside Iorios Gelato? We’re all looking for ways to cool off in this scorching summer heat. Look no further than East Lansing’s unique array of ice cream shops that will have you cooling off in no time.

Why are the lines so long and patient?

It’s looking like a hot one this weekend (at least Saturday and Sunday) and though it might be tempting to spend the weekend on a pool float, there are some things to do out of the water.

Annual Pancakes in the Park Set for June 12^th Hosted by East Lansing Rotary Club

On Saturday, June 12,  the East Lansing Rotary Club presents Pancakes in the Park. Pancake breakfasts will be served from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Breakfast includes pancakes (plain or blueberry), sausage, cinnamon apple slices, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 per person and kids five and under eat free.

Photo: Farmer's Market vendor Phil Throop of Wildflower Eco Farm

This weekend there is truly an embarrassment of riches for East Lansing residents. No matter what you’re into, you’re sure to find at least one way to jump into the life of the community, and if you’re like me, you’ll be making a list to make sure you don’t miss anything.