Sydney, we should definitely talk…how about coffee sometime?

Jill, all the suggestions here are great (except for skeepers–the place is so not cool) but you have to try and catch Sunday brunch at Aut Bar in Kerrytown. Its sooooo yummy! Other good brunch places are Northside grill, broken egg, cafe zola, and angelos.

Oh if you’re a beer drinker, you should go to Ashley’s because they pretty much have any beer you could think of available. But i’m guessing wine will be more your scene so Vineology on Main street might be where you’ll want to go.

as you can see, I’ve spent almost zero time actually being a law student. Instead I’ve chosen to hone my food and drink skills.

Norma J, we should talk. It seems like we go to the same school and I definitely have some tips on how to enjoy Ann Arbor. (Step 1: avoid events titled law school prom or bar night at ricks; Step 2: go main street and 1st street bars and have brunch as often as possible). If you want a longer list (or coffee) let me know and we can meet up.

Next time I’m in A^2, I’ll give Afternoon Delight a try.

NormaJ,

It might just take some time. I grew up in Michigan, so for me, Ann Arbor is hallowed ground. Go around and explore, and you’ll find something you like. What sort of things are you looking for?

Oh, one more thing: Grizzly Peak is good for craft/microbrew beer, but I prefer Arbor Brewing Company.

If you’re looking for something to do, and you don’t mind being around children, I think that the Hands On Museum is one of the coolest places I’ve ever been, period. It’s got all kinds of really cool… um… hands on experiments and things that you can play with that basically demonstrate science at work. It’s definitely a very very kid-friendly museum, so if you’re not inclined to be patient with running and yelling children, I’d stay away, but otherwise, it’s always fun.

Also: there are two really great theaters in town- the State and the Michigan. The Michigan Theater- which turns 80 this year- is almost always showing something really interesting. They do classic movies, indie films, and art cinema. They also use real butter on the popcorn, if that matters to you (it does to me =P ). One of the coolest things about the Michigan is that they still have a functioning Barton Organ inside the theater. They’re one of the only theaters anywhere that still have their original organ functioning and in use. When I saw the silent version of Phantom there, the organ was a really nice touch.

I don’t know Al Amar, but Shalimar is still there.