31 Reasons to Love Ann Arbor Michigan (including Chelsea, Dexter and Ypsiltanti)

A look at Michigan Stadium aka. The Big House

The bookstore mural including: Woody Allen, Edgar Allan Poe, Hermann Hesse, Franz Kafka, and Anaïs Nin.

A typical street in Ann Arbor

  Chatting with David Klingenberger of The Brinery, Executive chef Brent Courson at Mezzevino and Executive chef Jeffrey Sartor of Vellum

 Ann Arbor street art near graffiti alley.

The city features loads of beautiful architecture including the imposing columns of Angell hall at the University of Michigan.

Imagine studying here at The Law Quad (left). The gorgeous interior of the Law library at the University of Michigan (right).

Street view of the Michigan Theater

Dinner and wine pairings from Chef Thad Gillies and sommelier Kevin Hobart at Logan

Any tea of your choice at the TeaHaus. 

Zingerman's Bakehouse with a variety of breads.

A selection of pizza from Bigalora.

Founder, Owner and Brewmaster, Chris Martinson of Chelsea Alehouse Brewery and a selection of beer.

 Mezzevino Swordfish dish at dinnertime.

A selection of cherry products at Cherry Republic


  University of Michigan Museum of Art

Co-owner Robbie Schulz mixes cocktails at The Last Word.

A variety of delicious breakfast specialties at Cafe Zola

Zingerman's Cornman Farms in Dexter Michigan

 Cornman Farms (and former Devonian) managing partner Kieron Hales

Desserts and Turkish coffee from Ayse's Turkish Cafe

Father and son duo John and Vinny.  Bottles of wine (right) at Vinology Wine Bar 

The iconic Michigan Union.

Modern Spanish tapas (including a roasted suckling pig) Aventura.

 Dewey and his wife of Ugly Dog distillery serving premier vodka

Getting ready for Christmas at the Ann Arbor Farmers market.

Cheesemaker and managing partner John Loomis and his delicious cheese at Zingerman's Creamery.

Taro Root tacos and an Asian salad (right) at Takahashi Yagihashi's the Slurping Turtle.

Isalita Cantina Mexicana tequila tasting.

A honey vendor at Kindlefest in Kerrytown

  Mani Osteria and Bar Pickled Tomato bruschetta

An evening performance of Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium

Jeff Daniels (and Michigan native), Purple Rose Theatre

Look out on to the water at sunset from The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

A team from CSL just returned from a culinary, and cultural tour of beautiful Ann Arbor Michigan.  A food revolution with passionate chefs and artisans are at the fore,  with exceptional local produce from local farmers.  The vibrant energy and stunning architecture throughout the campus (and stadium) at The University of Michigan feeds the soul of the city while locals are welcoming and hospitable.

Want more Ann Arbor Michigan? Look for the full travel editorial in the upcoming Spring 2015 issue of City Style and Living Magazine plus lots more on CSL's website and Social Media (links below)

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