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Haab's

Every family diner should dream of growing up to be like Haab's; to have a menu that fits on a placemat, a waitstaff that cares like mom, and enough batter and fry to make anything taste good. This Ypsilanti eatery and Friday happy hour scene is what keeps "family restaurant" from being dirty words.read on…

Vault Of Midnight

Welcome to geek heaven. Vault Of Midnight is pretty much the coolest store in Ann Arbor. Games, ugly dolls, cool figurines, books you never heard of, and, yes, lots and lots of comics. There's enough eye candy here to make your head explode. Check it out. read on…

LLamasoft

How does a company efficiently get its stuff from the manufacturer to the warehouse to store shelves? What if the store is in Berlin? Or Singapore? What if it's hurricane season? These are just a few of the millions of questions companies ask themselves when it comes to supply chain logistics. And Ann Arbor's LLamasoft helps them figure it all out.read on…

Start-up 101: Mentoring new U-M businesses

Sometimes a little guidance goes a long way. U-M's Tech Transfer office, along with its new Michigan Venture Center, have started a mentorship program that turns technologists into entrepreneurs. As a result they expect to see a 20% bump in start-up launches.read on…

SolarYpsi, Take Two

Dave Strenski's efforts and successes with SolarYpsi have been spotlighted numerous times in Concentrate. It's nice to see someone else take notice. Especially when it's Google - which produced this terrific video.read on…

Canoe Canoe?

While the Huron River is undoubtedly the Ann Arbor area's life blood (the city gets its drinking water from it, after all), it's also a vital part of our park system, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Grab a paddle and get in. The water's fine.read on…

Mindo Chocolate Makers

There are hundreds of chocolatiers in the U.S. but very few chocolate makers. Actually, only about 20. And Mindo Chocolate Makers in Dexter is one of them. From cocoa pod to chocolate bars, Concentrate's ace videographer Keith Jefferies gets a crash course on how this family-owned business makes its magic. read on…

All Hands Active

Make it yourself. Or get others to help you. All Hands Active lives up to its name as Ann Arbor's ever-industrious hackpace, a place where inventors, innovators, designers, and crafters plot the overthrow of the status quo... or just make some really cool stuff.read on…

Sidetrack

Three words: Deep fried pickles. Okay, that's not really the reason you go to Sidetracks in Ypsi's historic Depot Town. It's the boisterous, friendly crowd. And the huge beer selection. And that it's been around since 1850. Oh, and the burgers. Homer Simpson drool-inducing burgers. Watch the video then wipe your chin.read on…

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Bonsai, cacti, and venus flytraps! Along with its gorgeous trails and edible gardens, Matthaei's conservatory offers a global experience of plant life for Ann Arborites. Whether you stroll the grounds in the outdoor-friendly months or long for something lush and green in the dead of winter, it's a sanctuary from the chaos of everyday living.read on…

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

  From its gorgeous painted labels to its crafted oak barrel flavors, Dexter's Jolly Pumpkin Ales is all about bringing an artist's touch to brewing. It's an approach that's winning them fans (and awards) all across the nation, and has, of course, inspired one of A2's most popular brewpubs.read on…

Ypsilanti's Auto Heritage Museum

Maybe you've stumbled past the Auto Museum after a night of fried pickles and brews at Ypsi's Sidetrack and wondered what was inside. Well, wonder no more. This Depot Town destination provides an important glimpse into the city's auto history. And they've got a Tucker! Don't know what that is? Watch, learn, visit. read on…

Thunder Over Michigan: The Yankee Air Museum

Look, up in the sky! It's a Flying Fortress! Willow Run's Yankee Air Museum is an incredible mix of volunteerism, American history, and cooler-than-cool aircraft thundering across Michigan's skies. Concentrate's resident videographer Keith Jefferies introduces you to the aviation buffs who make it happen.read on…

Planet Rock

Get vertical! Yes, even here in the flatlands of SE Michigan it's possible to boulder and top rope with the best of 'em. With over 20,000 sq ft of climbing, Planet Rock is the official cure to the 2-D blues. Plus they serve espresso. Even Joshua Tree can't give you that.read on…

SELMA Breakfast Salon

Every Friday morning something unique and wonderful happens in Ann Arbor's Eberwhite neighborhood. For four hours local chefs, using local in-season ingredients, make breakfast for, well, locals. And then, "Poof!" like a Brigadoon for omelets and waffles, they're gone. read on…
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