(734) 662-5008 407 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.kerrytown.com When we were in Ann Arbor last time, Ari Weinzweig over at Zingerman’s told us about a place we really needed to check out. Kerrytown Market is a collection of historic buildings that have been renovated, connected and turned into a great place to shop, eat or just spend …
Green Brain Comics
(313) 582-9444 13936 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 www.greenbrain.biz Last but not least, Ismael took us to a very cool place that made me feel like a kid again. Green Brain Comics is a crazy, fun place that offers new and classic comics from around the world, and owners Dan and Katie Merritt are the superheroes that make it all …
Dearborn Music
(313) 561-1000 22501 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornmusic.com If you go to Dearborn (which we did) and you love music (which we do) Dearborn Music has been an institution there for more than fifty years. Rick LeAnnais and his family bring mounds of music to the Michigan masses. Even the music you don’t know you like yet is there. …
Biggby Coffee
See website for locations www.biggby.com Scientific research has proven that the urge for a good cup of coffee is so powerful in the human brain, that if you don’t get it, you could quite possibly go insane. Actually, I made that up, but if you love good coffee like I do, it’s not far from the truth. Bob Fish (aka …
Cravings Gourmet Popcorn
(517) 485-3404 1220 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906 www.cravingspopcorn.com Chad’s business is called Cravings Gourmet Popcorn, and it’s gathering more devoted patrons every day. Their mantra is, “Pure Popcorn Addiction,” and I have to tell you, after trying Chad’s incredible flavor mixes, my whole family and I were hooked. Chad actually takes advice and suggestions from his loyal customers and …
Stormy Kromer
(888) 455-2253 1238 Wall St., Ironwood, MI 49938 www.stormykromer.com We left the museum and headed about as far west as you can go in the Upper Peninsula. We drove 264 miles to the town of Ironwood, right on the Wisconsin border. It’s so far, they’re even on central time there. We were in search of the iconic cap of the …
Lyman’s on the Lake Bait & Tackle
(989) 422-3231 6560 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, MI 48629 www.houghtonlakefishing.com If you’re actually going to Tip-up Town to fish, Lyman’s on the Lake Bait & Tackle has everything you need for a successful day on the ice. I spent some quality time learning the ins and outs of ice fishing with Lyman. He’s the real deal. And even …
Willi’s Sausage Company
(989) 652-9041 316 S. Main, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 www.willissausages.com Everybody knows that if you’re German, sausage is two of your favorite food groups, so to make sure the transformation was complete, I stopped by Willi’s Sausage Company. They make over one hundred different sausages right there on site. Now that’s German! Frankenmuth really is a one-of-a-kind destination. And whether you …
Detroit Threads
(313) 872-1777 10238 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck, MI 48212 www.detroitthreadsstore.com Hamtramck is a pretty hip place, and a lot of cool people hang out there. You know, people with “a look.” Well, if you’ve seen our TV show, you know that I don’t really have a look. As a matter of fact, I look like a guy who’s looking for …
American Spoon
(231) 347-7004 413 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.spoon.com Justin Rashid and his business partner Larry Forgione started American Spoon back in 1981, and it’s been a sweet ride ever since. Larry and Justin shared a dream to produce the finest fruit preserves in the world from Michigan fruit. Larry developed the original recipes, Justin selected varieties of Michigan …