Tyler "tbaggervance" B.'s Profile
DateAnn Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 214-0400
The Ravens Club
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Bar At 327 Braun Court
Category:
Bars
Neighborhood: Kerrytown Ann Arbor
The drinks were a tad pricey - our vodka sodas were a dollar more than the trendy main street bar we went to afterwards. But the service and atmosphere make it a place I'd go back to.
If the screening room turns out to be as cool and eclectic as the bar, this place could truly shine. I look forward to coming back when that happens and giving them the elusive fifth star.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 995-9200
Arch Realty Company
Category:
Property Management
Neighborhood: South University Ann Arbor
1. Keys - they have these special electronic keys. I suppose it's under the guise of security, but in reality it's designed to charge you $35 goddamn dollars should you lose it, and make life difficult because they won't give you an extra key. Not one.
2. Security Deposit - I've lived in at least half a dozen apartments in A2 over the last 15 years and I've never had a problem with getting my security deposit back. Except with Arch, who dinged me $370 after living in a place for two years. The carpet wasn't that nice to begin with a-holes
Those are guaranteed, as well as terrible and rude customer service should you ever need anything or have a basic question about the crappy way they conduct their business. For your next place in A2, take the time to avoid these people. They suck.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 332-9900
Circus Bar & Billiards
Categories:
Bars,
Pool Halls,
Dance Clubs
We don't have to get into why - it's beyond ridiculous - but recently I was cut off from the bar, and while standing outside the door, told I couldn't go back in. The bartender brought me my tab to sign, which I did. Then I look at my bank statement the next day AND THEY CHARGED ME 20% TIP. Now it wasn't a lot of money, but it's the point of the thing: Circus is a place that kicks you out for having a good time, and then charges you money for the privilege. Do not, under any circumstances, ever go there.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 741-7325
Grizzly Peak - The Den
Category:
Sports Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown Ann Arbor
Listed in: Happy Hour
1 Previous Review:
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5/5/2008
Ann Arbor isn't short on bars with fine hand crafted beers, so assuming you can find something tasty on the menu at all of them? What's to delineate?
All of the A2 brewpubs try to walk the line between hole in the wall and upscale, with The Griz Den probably ending the highest on the 'classy' front - not nearly as dark as ABC nor as open and carefree as Leopolds. The beer is quality, but usually doesn't measure up to the best of the other microbrews in town. The food is touch above what you may expect, but bottom line its bar food, so the bar is low. Try the polenta fries though. Totally worth it.
So what makes the Griz Den worthy of four stars? The Mug Club. For a lifetime membership of $60 you get a t-shirt, mug, and discounts on beer and food. And when I say discounts, I mean $1.50 giant beers during happy hour and huge discounts on carry out beer. I made my money back in the first year easy. Now if they'd get the music off of whatever classic rock XM station they refuse to budge from, we may be in serious business.
I've heard rumors of health code issues, you can look those up yourself, but the place certainly isn't clean. And god forbid you get stuck sitting on one of the benches along the wall. They're in worse shape than my liver. It's impossible to sit there for more than 20 minutes. And those'll be the worst 20 minutes of your night.
The absolute unforgivable sin however, is the beer situation. It's not just that they've run out of Oberon twice this summer. Or that they tried to serve me Blue Moon and call it Oberon. It's that their Oberon tastes... off. Like it's been kissed with the scent of formaldehyde. I don't know if they don't clean their lines or what, but if you are going to serve me an overpriced pint, make it taste like it's supposed to.
Of course I still give the place two stars. Why? Because I love trivia on Monday nights. It's the best in town by far. But I'm not going back otherwise. And if trivia ever moves, my one star review is prepped and ready.
1 Previous Review:
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5/5/2008
Conors is an irish pub, so let's not be surprised that food is blah and the service is meh. And seeing as its on Main Street in A2, the prices aren't designed to stretch your budget. The above can be viewed as somewhat unavoidable given with our starting thesis of 'Conors is an irish pub'.
However, being an irish pub Conors also has a great communal feel to it. Start coming on Mondays for Trivia or one of the many karaoke or live music events throughout the week and this place starts to feel like your favorite pair of chucks - super comfortable (despite the drawback of them starting to smell). It fills up with drunks looking to hook up late at night later in the week, which can be good if that's your goal, or annoying if you're not in the mood to deal with the abject douchery that comes with such a thing.
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 545-5545
The Ringwald Theatre
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown Ferndale
I think I was surprised how immediately she took to the idea. So we headed to the Ringwald for "Thank You for Being a Friend," the unofficial Golden Girls musical parody. I can't tell you what a home run this turned out to to be. We laughed until it hurt.
The theater is small, but that just ensures no bad seats. I'll never know why Ann Arbor or other communities don't have more small companies like this, because we had such a good time, we can't wait to go back.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 646-9189
Sommerset Paving and Concrete
Category:
Contractors
Sommerset was the exception. They came out in person immediately, provided a detailed estimate, and checked in on us during the decision making process. Once we chose them, they completed work quickly and quietly (as possible).
I wanted a fair bit of hand holding during the driveway paving process, as I didn't know a thing. Sommerset provided that, along with quality workmanship. I vow to come back in 5-10 years and give them the fifth star if the driveway holds up.
And we were immediately glad we did. The place is in the middle of nowhere, but quirky and friendly as the best of such places tend to be. The food was well above most Michigan BBQ I've had - especially the beans. Not since Texas have I had better beans.
They also have Michigan beer on tap, which to me goes a long way in saying, "We're here for you, Tyler B." So take a chance, it's worth the drive out to the sticks.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 995-2107
Grange Kitchen and Bar
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Downtown Ann Arbor
I didn't love the decor. It may seem trivial, and again, I liked the idea of what they were doing, but the giant pictures of food that are wrapped around their frames (or lack thereof) looked like they belonged in a food court or cafeteria. Just bland.
But the blandest of the bland was the food. I tasted both my meal and my BDGF's, and its like there was an aversion to spice of any kind. Literally no flavor. I'm no gourmand, but it was like they removed the natural flavors of things as opposed to doing anything to enhance them in any way.
Maybe I got unlucky, and I hope so, because I want to like this place, but as long as my taste buds are intact, I shant be returning to Grange.
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Ann Arbor, MI
Yelping SinceApril 2008
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My HometownAnn Arbor
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm drinking
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I can sum it up thusly: we sat next to a guy wearing a turtleneck and sporting a ponytail. He was having a conversation with the bartender about some whiskey drink made with a vanilla coffee bean reduction. I said good day sir.
I don't want to ding this place too hard - service was good, drinks not overly pricey, and the atmosphere was refined. Just too much so for me.