Apparently Ann Arbor is a choice weekend getaway for claustrophobic New Yorkers seeking an arty (if sunless) destination. Topnotch meal destinations are rightly noted but the "What To Do" section seems a bit thin and unconvincing.
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"Sip a rare whiskey at the Ravens Club, where you can often find single bottles of spirits long forgotten by the general public, such as 20-year-old Barterhouse and Old Blowhard (26 years) by Orphan Barrel Whiskey. A rotating selection of seasonal craft beers and classic gastropub food like rabbit potpie ($12) and a burger made with locally raised, grass-fed beef from Steinhauser Farms ($14) are balanced by an impressive selection of bourbon and inventive menu items like the smoked-salmon tostada with beet salsa ($9) and grilled-watermelon salad served with avocado crème and pistachios ($8). Start with a few picks from the charcuterie menu—like the finocchiona, a Tuscan-style salami made with wild fennel seed and aged for 90 days ($6), or the earthy tartufo with black summer truffles ($6)—and add on a couple of local artisanal cheeses, such as Grassfields' Fait Gras, an especially creamy cheddar ($6)."
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