Going out for a bite to eat takes on a new meaning… I love food, good food, not fast food. Food that takes time and talent to create. Are you with me here? One event that I’m truly sorry I won’t be able to attend is the Taste of Southfield. On October 11th, at...
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Taste of Southfield
Mudgie’s serves up artisan sandwiches and more
Urbane Life chosen as media partner for the “Dining in the D” TV Episode 2 of Dining in the D is coming up, so I figured I ought to try out one of the featured venues, Mudgie’s in Corktown. Mudgie’s is an artisan sandwich shop known for using fresh, high-quality ingredients. If there’s a...
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The Sushi Introduction
Having lunch with co-workers today, we got to talking about our first sushi experiences. See, one of our co-workers is not a sushi fan, and we were trying to figure out if a good first sushi experience would change her outlook on things. I got lucky; my first sushi was handled by a friend...
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Michigan Cottage Food Law passes
If you’ve ever considered running a small side business selling home-made goods such as cakes, cookies, or candy there is good news in Michigan: It’s now legal to do just that. The Michigan Cottage Food Law, signed by Governer Granholm, lays down guidelines that make it legal for entrepreneurs in single-family dwellings (including apartments!)...
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Downtown dates: get lifted at The Wine Loft
If you have been downtown lately, you have seen the deep-brown, stained wicker sofas and gated-in eating area of the wine loft. But if you venture inside, you won’t feel like you’re in Kalamazoo anymore. The Wine Loft offers a relaxing, upscale, big-city experience without breaking the bank too badly or driving hours to...
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Do The Fourth for under $5
Fourth of July is approaching fast. I know I haven’t blogged in a bit, so I thought I would give my readers a special treat. Here of a list of ways you can celebrate this weekend for under $5, many of the activities are even FREE! I won’t be celebrating because I will be...
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Stars and Stripes Festival, Mt. Clemens MI
This weekend Mt. Clemens MI is host to the Stars and Stripes Festival. It is one of the only festivals and firework displays that actually take place over the holiday weekend. The festival starts on Friday, July 2, 2010 from 11am til 12 midnight and continues til Monday (for those with a long weekend)...
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Back in 24: Go green in Oceana
No, this isn’t a call to be more earth friendly, though that is never a bad idea. Nor is it a proclamation of my love for Michigan State (Go Broncos, hello). Actually, this is my personal invitation to celebrate one of the things Michigan actually does right: grow asparagus. Now, you may laugh, but I am...
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Downtown dates: Dogs With Style
The place is not fancy; all of the style comes in the grub. A few doors down from the State Theater, this dog shop is a convenient place to feed your appetite. Enter the 1950s: Red stools lining an L-shaped bar lining the walls and milkshakes, sundaes and sodas painted on the wall. It’s a...
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Downtown dates: bunny hop from place to place
As the in-laws and relatives are piling into your space for the holiday, escape to Downtown Kalamazoo. Free your mind with the help of local artists at another monthly installment of Art Hop! It’s finally warm outside, so take advantage of walking the Kalamazoo Mall and surrounding streets with friends and fellow artists this...
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