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When Zeus was a newborn, his father wanted to eat him, so the future king of gods was taken to a secret chamber beneath Mount Ida on the Greek island of Crete. There, baby Zeus began drinking the …
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Ari LeVaux
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5/4/23
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With coronavirus vaccines rolling out and the weather finally warming up and staying comfortable, it looks like it might finally be a good time to enjoy some fresh air and some good food in Lansing.
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SKYLER ASHLEY
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4/28/21
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COVID-19 claimed a business victim: Finley’s Grill & Smokehouse, 7433 W. Saginaw Highway, is closing for good, the Michigan chain has told customers.
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Staff
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5/28/20
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The stalwart Picnic Food Truck (517picnic.com) is run by the incredibly talented Karrie Brewer. I’ve had food from Picnic many times and have worked with Brewer to prepare extravagant, …
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Gabrielle Lawrence and Bryan Beverly
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7/21/22
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If you’re a longtime resident of the area, especially if you grew up here like me, you probably already know all about topopo salad and are tired of hearing about it. However, for those of you who are new to the area or for whom those words ring nary a bell, hear me out.
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By LIZY FERGUSON
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3/7/24
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When I visit family in the Boston area, I’ll do some eating, to put it mildly. The way a hungry coyote finds time for a wounded rabbit, I’ll make time for the farmers markets to see …
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Ari Levaux
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7/21/22
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Takeout is a luxury, of course, but some days it feels like the only thing tethering me to sanity and convincing me to forge ahead in life. Am I being hyperbolic? Probably. But I …
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Lizy Ferguson
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6/1/23
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Morels have no psychoactive properties, but they are definitely magical. The caps have a brainy look that might make you feel like you’re hallucinating, but these whacky, whimsical mushrooms …
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Ari LeVaux
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6/9/22
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Nearly 2% of the land in the Lower 48 is lawn. In the most populous areas, that percentage is even higher. It’s fair to say that most of us have too much lawn and not enough garden — …
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Ari LeVaux
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6/1/23
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Sometimes you just want a burger and fries. But for those looking to make that craving a healthier, more natural dining experience …
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SARAH SPOHN
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6/9/22
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Migas are a delicacy as old as tortillas. The word is Spanish for “crumbs” — specifically the crumbs of tortillas of a certain age. North of the border, the tortilla fragments are usually served with salsa, beans and sour cream.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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3/7/24
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Thanks to Bunker Busters Ice Cream, Lansing has a hot new place to enjoy a cold treat. The small but mighty new business is located at 901 N. Larch Street in the parking lot of Pro Fireworks. While …
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Sarah Spohn
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8/25/22
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Greetings, earthlings! Area 52, a new sci-fi-themed diner, landed in Owosso last month, and it’s serving up out-of-this-world dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant …
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By LUCAS HENKEL
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7/27/23
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A year has come and gone since I happened upon a flame-orange paste created from roasted squash and red peppers. I call it magma because it’s red and earthy, but I could also call it autumn mayonnaise because it improves everything it touches.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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11/16/23
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Drinkers of bubble tea are bracing for the worst. Boba balls, the tapioca-based spheres that collect at the bottom of a cup of this wildly popular Taiwanese beverage, are reportedly in short supply.
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ARI LeVAUX
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4/28/21
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Amer1can Bistro, which holds its grand opening Monday (July 13), is a new take on classic comfort food, from your favorite breakfast dishes — omelets, pancakes and waffles — to time-tested diner staples such as Reuben sandwiches and burgers.
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Skyler Ashley
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7/12/20
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This time of year, it can be challenging to name a single item of produce that isn’t ripe. The earth has tilted squarely toward peak veg. It’s the gazpacho days of summer when anyone …
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Ari LeVaux
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8/25/22
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“Creamy,” said my friend Luci Brieger, when I asked how her summer was going. Creamy has many meanings at her farm,
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ARI LeVAUX
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8/25/21
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Abundance Café, a locally owned pop-up café, is returning once again to the Old Town marquee to serve up delicious home-cooked meals that are also highly health-conscious.
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Skyler Ashley
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11/5/20
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With vaccines available to every Michigander over 16, restaurants in the Lansing area are hoping to prepare for a return to business as usual. The warmer weather won’t hurt, either. If you’re looking to venture out into the world again after a year of isolation, consider trying one of these restaurants that have recently cropped up.
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COLE TUNNINGLEY
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4/7/21
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