By Mark | September 28, 2014 I don’t remember when it started, but Arlo has taken to calling chicken legs “meat bones.” It’s probably not one of his most noteworthy contributions to the English language, as he’s coined some pretty good phrases in his short time here on Earth, but I wanted to mention it here, as I’ve spent the last […]
By Mark | November 2, 2013 As interviewed Bee Roll, the owner of Beezy’s, when she was first opening her restaurant on Washington Street, and again as she celebrated her first anniversary, I felt compelled to check in once again when I was reminded that her five year anniversary was approaching… I hope you enjoy the interview. MARK: So, has it […]
Posted in Food, Local Business, Locally Owned Business, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti | Also tagged 826 Michigan, 826Michigan, Amanda Uhle, Andy Garris, anniverseries, baby having, balance, Bee Mayhew, Bee Roll, Beezy's, Brandon Zwagerman, buy local, Caleb Zweifler, Cask & Cake, community building, crime, cupcakes, D’Real Graham, Elbow Room, entrepreneurship, food entrepreneurship, Frostingfaced, Go Ice Cream, Hope Clinic, interviews, kitchen sharing, Marisa Dluge, mentorship, micro-businesses, Mittenfest, Nightshade Army, North Washington Street, Oasis Cafe, restaurants, Riki Tiki Pies, Shape Ypsi, Shape Ypsilanti, Shitfaced, The Rocket, vision statements, weaning, whiskey, Yeast Affection, Ypsi entrepreneurs | By Mark | January 7, 2013 One year ago this month, the Wurst Bar opened its doors in Ypsi. To commemorate the event, I thought that I’d interview the bar’s owner, Jesse Kranyak, and see how things have gone since we last spoke… MARK: I’m not sure if you want for it to be public knowledge, but you’ve mentioned to me […]
Posted in Food, Local Business, Locally Owned Business, Marketing, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti | Also tagged alcohol sales, Bar Rescue, bratwurst, Chopped, College Place, Cross Street, Dan Klenotic, Eastern Michigan University, EMU, entrepreneurism, food entrepreneurship, foodie, Jesse Kranyak, Julia Child, Kelley's Island House, lobster rolls, restaurants, Sweetwaters, trough urinals, Upper Peninsula, urinals, Wurst Bar, Ypsi entrepreneurs | By Mark | October 27, 2011 Yesterday, when I posted about The Wolverine being up for sale, I was hoping that our successful restaurateur friend Bee would leave an enthusiastic comment of some sort, confirming my belief that Ypsi could support another small, well-run restaurant. Well, not only did she leave a comment expressing enthusiasm for the idea of reopening The […]
Posted in Food, Ypsilanti | Also tagged Autumn Rae, Bee Mayhew, Bee Roll, Beezy's, bow-ties, buns, Chicago dogs, chocolate malts, coney dogs, corned beef hash, entrepreneurism, food entrepreneurship, grilled cheese, meat loaf sandwiches, pancakes, pies, pot pies, roast beef, sloppy joes, syrup, Wolverine, Wolverine Diner | 
