Press Release – Swish Bucks Kicks off Tomorrow

1 07 2009

From a City of Lansing press release….

What: Swish Bucks Kick Off

Who: Swish the Fish; Chad Gamble, Public Service director
for the City of Lansing; Mindy Biladeau, Principal Shopping
District director; CSO Control Program team

Where: Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Company in the
Stadium District, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing

When: Thursday, July 2, 8-9 a.m.
Details: Between July 2 and September 9, 2009, Swish
will periodically hand out Swish Bucks, $5 coupons that
can be used at several downtown eateries and other stores.
Participating vendors are listed on the back of the coupons.
Swish will launch the Swish Bucks initiative at Great Lakes
Chocolate & Coffee Company in the Stadium District on
Thursday, July 2, from 8-9 a.m. A limited number of Swish
Bucks will be given out at each event. Distribution locations
will vary throughout Lansing and East Lansing.

The Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program is separating
the sewage and rainwater drainage systems into two separate
pipes, along with other system improvements. This change
is dramatically reducing the overflow of sewage into the
rivers and creating a cleaner, greener Lansing. Visit www.
LansingCSO.com for more information.


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Food Drive at Eastwood Towne Center GAP

26 06 2009

I found this on Eastwood Towne Center’s Facebook page. 

25% off your entire purchase (at GAP) when you bring in 2 or more non-perishable food items!(not valid with any other coupons)

The Food Drive will benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank.  The promotion runs from today (June 26) through Sunday, June 28.


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Press Release – Meijer Block Parties

26 06 2009

Got this from a Meijer press release –

Tomorrow, June 27, Meijer is hosting a summertime block party at every one
of its 189 stores. At several stores, Meijer will have local athletes,
popular team mascots and local entertainers on hand to meet with the
shoppers.

The 11-2 p.m. event is free to the public and will include contests, games,
activities, entertainment and free food for the public. (See attached.)

The family-owned and -run Meijer was started 75 years ago in western
Michigan when Hendrik Meijer turned his storefront barbershop into a small
grocery store. Less than 30 years later, he debuted the country’s first
supercenter, combining grocery with general merchandise items in a 100,000
square foot store.

Every Meijer store will be having something a little different tomorrow in
the way of attractions.


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Wild Wing Cafe Coming to Mid-Michigan – UPDATED

23 06 2009

As I was perusing Craigslist this evening, I came across an add for a new restaurant opening in the Okemos/East Lansing area.  There aren’t a whole lot of details and to apply, you need to fill out an application at Bennigan’s.  The name of the new place is Wild Wing Cafe.  The chain started on Hilton Head, but that’s about all I could find.  I fired off an e-mail to corporate to see if I can get some more details…I’ll update this post if I do…

I do like me some wings….

UPDATE – 6/24/08 – 1:55 PM – The mystery of why you need to go to Bennigan’s to fill out an application has been solved.  I got this e-mail this morning from Shelly Nelson who is the Wings Over America Inc. Assistant Franchise Director. 

First of all we are so excited to be “Spreading our Wings” to the North.  The new Wild Wing Cafe will be a Franchised location owned and operated by the Labelle Management group.  The Bennigan’s restaurant located at 2085 W. Grand River  Okemos, MI  48864 will be converted into a Wild Wing Cafe with a projected opening date of July 31st.  Please keep checking our Website at www.wildwingcafe.com for more opening information as it becomes available. 


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Green River Cafe Closing

14 06 2009

Sad news from The State News today.

After three years of serving East Lansing a selection of vegan, vegetarian and organic food, the Green River Cafe, 211 MAC Ave., will close its doors for good today.

Their menu didn’t really interest me because I’m a meat eater, but it’s still sad to see any local business go under.  For those that do prefer the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, there’s not many choices.  Still, there is some good news.

Green River Cafe opened in September 2006, and the owners Jim and Josephine Jabara opened a second location at the Lansing City Market in May 2008.

The Lansing location will remain open and will continue to serve the same menu, (employee Grace) O’Connor said.


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Girls Gone Wild in Lansing

10 06 2009

Nothing says classy nightclub or responsible businessman like Girls Gone Wild (I hope you picked up the sarcasm).  From a press release…

The Original Girls Gone Wild Live at the Venue Live NightClub.
Girls Gone Wild will be Searching for the Hottest Girl and Wildest Bar in America, here in Lansing, MI.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 10, 2009

9p – 2am

The original Girls Gone Wild will appear and perform live at the Venue Live Nightclub tonight, June 10, 2009 at 9pm. The Girls Gone Wild Tour Bus will be on site. There will be filming live on location. Also, Girls Gone Wild will be searching for the Hottest Girl and Wildest Bar in America, here in Lansing, MI. The event is for ages 18 and up.

The Venue Live Nightclub is located 6810 South Cedar Street, Lansing, (517) 889-5205


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You Can Be The Next Colonel

10 06 2009

I got this in an e-mail from KFC…

For more than 60 years, the image of Colonel Harland Sanders has represented Kentucky Fried Chicken. Now, along with online partner MySpace, KFC is embarking on a worldwide search to identify the new face of Kentucky Grilled Chicken (KGC).

Are you the ultimate KGC fan? Whether it’s an uncanny resemblance to the Colonel, the ability to create a sculpture made of Kentucky Grilled Chicken buckets, or a story about what KGC means to you, fans can submit their videos through July 7 at www.myspace.com/unthinkfc.

Three finalists will be selected and MySpace members will vote on the winner, who will receive Kentucky Grilled Chicken for life – valued at more than $13,000! In addition, the winner might even have the opportunity to participate in KGC marketing activities. Good luck, all you wannabe Colonels!


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Pizza Delivery To Your Boat

8 06 2009

Have you ever been out on the lake, got hungry, but didn’t want to drive back to shore to get food.  If you’re on Lake St. Clair, that’s no longer a problem.

The Sam’s Sorrento Pizza chain is launching the SS Pizza, with an oven and fully equipped kitchen. It will use dingy-size boats to make weekend deliveries of pizza, chicken wings, hamburgers and other foods to vessels on the popular lake, northwest of Detroit.

Owner Al Marino tells the Detroit Free Press boaters can visit the SS Pizza or phone in orders and have food brought to them.

Awesome.


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Food Traditions in Lansing

3 06 2009

Another story I found via Twitter thanks to LEPFA and the GLCVB.  MLive.com has this article about Lansing food traditions.  They mention Emil’s, Roma Bakery, The Peanut Shop, Fabiano’s, and Golden Harvest.  Nothing you wouldn’t expect, but still worth the read.

LANSING, Mich. — Snack your way across Lansing, discovering the secrets behind the staying power of spots that have remained locally famous for multiple generations for peanuts, pastries, pancakes and more.

It’s hard to tell if it’s the blend of rich ricotta mixed with gooey mozzarella or the hint of spicy Italian sausage, but something about the lunch special at Emil’s makes you turn to your dining companions and say “Wow. Try this.”

Likely, the recipe is working the same magic it spun in the early 1920s, when Emil DeMarco was running a fruit stand where the cozy restaurant now stands (2012 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing). In those days, Emil’s wife, Carmella, would bring him lunch, and the tantalizing smells from the homemade spaghetti were more popular among customers than the fruit, says the couple’s grandson and current owner, Paul Grescowle.

CONTINUE READING ON MLIVE.COM


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LCC Chef to Attempt Fudge World Record

1 06 2009

I actually first saw this on LEPFA‘s Twitter page.  I then found this Facebook event page. 

Gateway is teaming up with Chef Nick, Culinary Professor at Lansing Community College, to attempt to set the Guiness World Record for the world’s largest slab of fudge. The big event will take place on June 29 at LCC West Campus and everyone is invited to attend. Fudge may be preordered from http://www.candyrecord.com/for $10 a pound, and Gateway Community Services will receive a portion of the proceeds for all fudge sold. Please help support the continuing efforts of Gateway by participating in this once in a lifetime event!
 
OK, seriously.  How awesome is that?  I want the whole slab!

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