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The origins of Katzinger’s

Posted by  in September 17th, 2009  
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Posted in: Ann Arbor, Columbus Ohio restaurants     

According to our sources at Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Katzinger’s Deli was based upon it. Incredulous? Hard to believe a Columbus institution could be based on an Ann Arbor one? Look at the pics and you be the judge. #17 *Helen’s Have Another at Zingerman’s – Stonington smoked salmon, scallion cream cheese, tomato & [...]

FineRepast on the Run to the Jerusalem Garden

Posted by  in October 7th, 2008  
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If you blink, you’ll miss it – Jerusalem Garden in Ann Arbor Tucked into the side of South Fifth Avenue is where you’ll find the best damn falafel and hummous sandwiches in the midwest. I’ve been going there for years and still can’t get enough. And it’s usually the only place that isn’t packed after [...]

Living Large at the \´aüt\ Bar in Ann Arbor

Posted by  in September 30th, 2008  
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A fine ambience at the \´aüt\ bar in Ann Arbor Finerepast found myself in Ann Arbor, Michigan of all places and was introduced to the \´aüt\ bar. Actually, I had been there once before but had forgotten. What you see above is the outdoor dining facilities. Does Columbus have anything like this? This was just [...]

Raja Rani – better off avoided

Posted by  in November 18th, 2007  
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Posted in: Ann Arbor, Indian     

Looking for fine Indian fare in Ann Arbor, I sought out the Raja Rani. Raja Rani had a fine reputation for its food but I hadn’t been there in several years. I entered the restaurant and waited in their waiting room for someone to seat us. On the walls in the waiting room were posted [...]

FineRepast on the run again – Jerusalem Garden, Ann Arbor

Posted by  in September 22nd, 2007  
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Posted in: Ann Arbor, Mediterranean     

Falafel Sandwich with Hummus – the mainstay of Jerusalem Garden The Jerusalem Garden is one of my favorite stops in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You just can’t find falafel sandwiches likes this in Columbus. I’ll keep trying though. And if you have any suggestions for good falafel here let me know. The Garden is a tiny [...]