Food + Beverage

Between Memory and Invention

Rooted in history while growing toward the future, The Dixboro Project insists on the classics done with care Article by Christopher Ankney | Photography by Nicole St. John Stepping through the doors of The Dixboro Project, it’s clear that every detail was planned with intention. The wide-plank floors, soft lighting, and elegant rusticity of the historic barn that was converted into the restaurant’s main seating area set the tone for a refined and inviting evening. Beautifully crafted...

Food + Beverage

From Ecuador to Ann Arbor

Mindo Chocolate Makers is leading an artisanal chocolate revolution Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Provided by Mindo Chocolate Makers When Barbara Wilson and José Meza first stumbled across the Ecuadorian town of Mindo in the late 2000s, they weren’t interested in starting a new business—they were looking to enjoy their retirement after years of running a successful auto repair shop in Ann Arbor. Before long, however, they’d settled in the lush cloud forest village and...

Life + Culture

A Seat at the Table

Get to know the culinary creative behind Dinners With Will Article by Will Brinkerhoff Farm-to-Table Dinners I host a number of five-course, farm-to-table dinners around Michigan every year. I work with local farmers and ranchers to bring the best of the season to your table. The atmosphere is set for friends, new and old.   Table Arrangements Every week, I cover my house in flowers. In the summer, I pick them from my flower garden, and in the winter, I use dried flowers to supplement...

Home Services

From Traditional to Wow

In the heart of Ann Arbor, every house holds a story waiting to be told. For one local family, that story began with a traditional ranch house on Zeeb Road and a dream to transform it into a vibrant, multi-generational home. This isn't a typical renovation case study; it's a narrative of reimagining space, solving problems with intention, and achieving a new lifestyle.The vision was clear: to create a home that could comfortably accommodate different members of the family for years to come. This...