Ziggi’s Coffee
Garnette set off on a lengthy web search, looking through coffee shop franchises with drive-thrus. He says he wanted to avoid a brand that was already in the area, which ruled out…
A Tireless Advocate for Saline’s Children
When Katie Dersnah Mitchell moved to Saline from Ann Arbor, she was looking to settle down with her soon-to-be-husband and start a family. Three decades and three children later,…
Motley Crepe Co.
The griddle is now operational in a big, airy space formerly occupied by Seitz’s Tavern, with Motley Crepe Co. opening in the last moments of September. The post Motley Crepe Co.…
Golden Pancake Cafe
Checkered floors, yellow walls, and a huge black-and-white print of an Amsterdam street scene greet customers at the Golden Pancake Cafe on Saline’s west side, which opened this…
Dragonfly Earth Essentials
Tucked away downtown, Dragonfly Earth Essentials is a one-stop shop for ethically sourced stones, aromatherapy, sage bundles, and other necessities for metaphysical well-being.…
Le Petit Boulevard Market
Le Petit Boulevard Market, in the heart of downtown Saline, is a specialty shop with a mission—to ensure people have access to good-quality food. The post Le Petit Boulevard…
Miss Mercantile Marketplace
Nicole Barnhard is in a bit of a pickle with her Miss Mercantile Marketplace artisan boutique and vintage store. The post Miss Mercantile Marketplace appeared first on Ann Arbor…
A Family and Farm that Grew Together
“I did not imagine when we moved here that we would end up being farmers,” says Sarah Schloss, matriarch of the Schloss family. But life is full of surprises. Not only does she…
Crafting a Life in Chelsea
In September of 2025, Michelle Balhorn read on Facebook that Sandra VanBurkleo was closing up shop at Artisan Knitworks and that all yarn and fabrics were 30 percent off. As a…
Think Globally, Drink Locally
For this article, the tasting team included myself (favorites: beer, cider, wine, and whiskey), my partner (same, with an addition of gin), and our good friends who are more…