DELI DELIGHTFUL

When owners Ari Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw couldn't find a decent deli in Ann Arbor, they
opened one. That was 1982. Since then, Zingerman's has grown into a city institution and
foodie's dream by combining "a strong sense of community, a deep belief in people, a
fascination with business and a passion for great food and great service," according to an
Inc. magazine profile. Zagat America's Top Restaurants called it "a national treasure ... the
best deli in America."

If a holiday visit to grandmother's house (or anywhere else) is in order, don't leave Zing-
erman's without the handy Weekender gift box ($75) shown here, filled with fresh-baked
goodies (including farm bread, walnut-stuffed magic brownies, French-style salami, Dijon mus-
tard, and more) or one of the other flavorful options from Zingerman's (888-636-8162 or www.
zingermans.com).

ART AND SOUL

Art is certainly subjective, but the holiday show at the Detroit Artists Market
(now through Dec. 23) offers something for every artsy type on your list. One
to watch: artist Israel Nordin, who studied at the College for Creative
Studies with a dual concentration in ceramics and glass and later
founded Red Hot Glass and the innovative Detroit Design Center. The
award-winning artist has created a number of custom pieces for cli-
ents and has been featured in public collections in Detroit and beyond.
Be sure to check out his 22-foot sculpture in downtown Detroit's new
Mosaic restaurant. Prices vary. For more information and more holiday
options, visit the market's show (they're located three blocks from the
DIA), featuring more than 100 area artists. Contact www.detroitartistsmarket.
org or (313) 832-8540.

BLANKET BEAU I IES

What better way to warm up your favorite child than a personalized blanket from the
blanket lady in Bloomfield Hills? These machine-washable and dryer-safe blankets can
be personalized in your choice of 50 colors with your child's (or grandchild's) name. ($65).
Owner Barbara MacKellar started the business out of her home in 1978 when her kids
were young and quickly earned the nickname after friends and family urged her to make her
hobby a business. Other personalized products available. Contact www.blanketlady.com or

(877) 877-7228.

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The new Ford Rouge Factory Tour is one of the coolest attractions of Dearborn's Henry
Ford Museum. The new recycled rubber shoulder bag ($72) and the Mustang
zippered satchel ($37.50) are some of the coolest gifts in the museum's
new, first-ever catalogue. The shoulder bag is made from recycled
truck inner tubes; the satchel sports the super-snazzy Mustang
(also made in Michigan!) logo. Show your Car City pride — but
remember, Armor All is the purse's preferred cleaning agent. Visit the
museum gift shop in Dearborn, where you'll find hundreds of other items
culled from the one-of-a-kind collection (including many hand-crafted by
the Henry Ford artisans), or order online at www.thehenryford.org .

JN GIFT GUIDE II DECEM