Shopping for Food
Corner
stores offer
array of
£roceries
By REBECCA DETKEN
Daily Staff Reporter
First-year students usually don't
have to worry about grocery shop-
ping as the residence hall cafeterias
provide a wide variety of meals. But
while the food is filling, students only
receive 13 meals a week and some-
nes tend to get sick of dorm food.
Low prices attract many students
to Meijer. While Meijer seems to have
the cheapest prices and the largest
selection of items, it is located off
campus and finding a way to get there
often poses a problem.
There are alternatives to shopping
at mainstream stores. Convenience
stores can be found on just about
,very street cornr, especially near cam-
is. The prices may not be as reason-
able. but forpurchasing vital food items
such as peanut butter or milk, these
stores serve their purpose well.
Students also have a couple of
other choices when it comes to shop-
ping for food in Ann Arbor. One op-
tion is the People's Food Co-op (PFC).
With two locations, on Fourth Av-
enue and Packard Street, the co-op
,0rries organically grown foods.
A cooperative, also known as a
co-op, means that it is owned by its
members. No one person makes a
profit - everyone can benefit from a
co-op.
Carol Collins, manager of the
Packard store said, "A co-op is a tool
for economic development. The more
you use it, the more you get back."
The store sells products that meet
Ae following guidelines:
Top priority is given to natural
foods, meaning products free of any
artificial ingredients.
To further ensure the quality of
foods, PFC looks for: whole foods,
those with a minimum of processing
and refining; organic foods, those
grown in accordance with accepted
standards; and best value, items of the
*ghest quality at the lowest price.
Preference is given to products
that are: locally produced, produced
and/or distributed by cooperatives,
produced with the least human, ani-
mal and environmental exploitation,
and have minimal and ecologically-
sound packaging
For $70, PFC members receive a 3-
percent discount on most purchases.
Vorkers at the co-op receive a 10-
'ercent discount. Presently, PFC has
about 3,000 members, but one
doesn't have to be a member to shop
there. "Everyone is welcome,"
Collins said.
Fashion
1
udents
By JULIE CHANG
Daily Staff Reporter
It's that time of the year again when
the leaves turn, the air gets cool, sum-
mer tanks and shorts are packed away,
and students return to school - all
signs that point to back-to-school shop-
ping time.
For new students, Ann Arbor may
,em to be either an endless cosmo-
politan of styles or a narrow strip of
the fashion rainbow, depending on
where you hail from. But whatever
your tastes, knowing the shops of
Ann Arbor means knowing where to
get the clothes for the price you want.
Shopping for the products, though,
is not the end-all be-all of the process,
as any experienced shopper will know.
The ambience surrounding the shop
0 equally important to customer sat-
isfaction as is the quality of the prod-
ucts purchased. Downtown Ann
Arbor's three main shopping areas
each offer an atmosphere of its own.
The Main Street area feels more
like a big city with all the glass and
marble bank buildings, expensive res-
taurants and specialized galleries and
book stores.
* "The Main Street shopping area is
very specialized ... much less cam-
pus-oriented than the State Street
area," said University alum Amy
Kulisheck.
Main Street shops consist mostly
of dainty and pricey boutiques such
THE MICHIGAN DAILY NEW STUDENT EDITION ANN ARBOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1994
Where To Find It
From greasy burgers to fine gourmet, used clothing to chic formalwear, you
everything you need in Ann Arbor. For the busy student unable to scope oul
stores, cafes, and diners, the Daily has compiled a list of the best bars, rest
businesses in Ann Arbor. They were selected by readers in a survey conduc
Daily last term. The map shows the location of not only the "best" business
city but other locales you should know about as part of your complete "col
education" here at the University.
Main Street
The heart of the city, this area offers some of the top
restaurants and stores and is well worth the trip. More than
50 restaurants and sidewalk cafes lie in the immediate area.
Highlights:
Gratzi - voted Ann Arbor's best Italian food and best
dinner, while expensive, the food is definitely worth it.
Others:
Ann Arbor Clothing, Ayla & Co., Collected Works, Fiegel's,
Kline's and Shahin.
State Street Area
The proximity of the stores and diners to campus makes it a favorite
strolling area for students.
Highlights:
Nickels Arcade - keeps you dry during a rainstorm and boasts a
post office and several clothing and accessory stores.
Border's - the world's best bookstore.
To the north, you'll find: In Flight; Mrs. Peabody's, best cookies; the
Burro, famous for its Mexican food; and Urban Outfitters, known for
its men's and women's clothing. The State Theatre is located above
Urban Outfitters.
To the south, you'll find: State Street Sports, voted best in the city
for its sporting goods and Mr. Spots, best wings.
Others:
Beatnix and Re-Bop, Campus Bike & Toy, Dinersty, Jerusalem
Garden, Light Wraps, Cat's Meow, Seva, Supercuts and Moe's Sport
Shop - scattered throughout the outlying campus area.
u can findK
it all the Kerrytown
iurants and Located at the corner of Fifth
ted by the Avenue and Detroit Street,
ses in the Kerrytown has become the focus
lege of retail shopping on the city's
north side.
Ann Arbor Farmers' Market
The market provides fresh1
produce year-round in a friendly, ...
open area next to Kerrytown.
Zingerman's, located near
Kerrytown, has been hailed as
one of the best delis in America.
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Other Places
These just don't fit into any specific
shopping district, or they have more
than one location, which makes
spotting them all difficult.
Angelo's -Found on Catherine next
to the medical library, Angelo's is
famed for its waffles and raisin toast.
They have the best breakfast in town.
Amer's - Best sandwiches in town.
Cottage Inn - Voted Ann Arbor's
best pizza.
Meijer - While located far from
campus, Meijer has the lowest prices
in town for groceries.
Stucchi's - The Cottage Inn of Ice
Cream. Try all the flavors, don't just
stick with your hometown favorite, or,
worse yet, chocolate.
Bumpy Burgers - Eating here at
least once a year is mandatory. Rated
as having the best burgers in town,
start off with the "quint" and you'll
know why.
Gandy Dancer - Voted the best
place for folks to take you, best place
for a romantic evening and best
overall restaurant, be sure to order the
Charley's bucket but don't forget the
gold card.
People's Food Co-op - With stores
on Fourth Avenue and Packard, this
community-owned store provides
chemical-free products at discount
prices for members.
Places to Know
Showcase Cinema - Located in
Ypsilanti, Showcase was voted best
first-run theater.
'value Village -- Also in Ypsilanti,
shop here for inexpensive and used
clothing.
Nichols Arboretum or "The Arb" -
Take a walk through this 123-acre
nature preserve owned by the
University. Located behind Mary
Markley Residence Hall, it's a great
place for a romantic afternoon stroll.
nd Mall
hall's, F&M and Service
se, this mall anchors
outheast side and
silanti. Arborland can
n Washtenaw Avenue
JONATHAN BERNDT/Daily
Pizza Galore
With plenty of pizza stores to
choose from, you'll never have
to order from the same place
twice. For a large pizza with
pepperoni with the 6-percent
sales tax included, prices range
from $6.35 to $13.55. All pizza
houses deliver:
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Briarwood Mail
With 130 retailers in all,
Briarwood, with its
987,000 square feet of
retail space, has virtually
every chain store in the
area. The mall houses
Sears, Jacobson's, JC
Penney, Hudsons, a,
seven-screen movie
theater and dozens of
eateries.
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The businesses generally depend on students to turn a profit. You can find
anything you need ranging from computer software to late night munchies here.
Highlights:
Brown Jug - Voted best greasy spoon. Good nachos, good pizza.
Cava Java - Coffee with anything you'd like, or dream of, in it and a sprinkle of
jazz.
Pizza House - Best take-out food, and they deliver too.
Normandie - Best florist.
Village Corner - Best liquor/party store, but they have groceries too.
Rick's - Best cheap beer, but weekends have limited access, mostly due to the
line outside.
Others:
Ulrich's, WhereHouse Records, Splash, Middle Earth, Unos, and Maize and Blue.
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be found o
at US-23.
Reggie Gorham, an employee at
the store, said students should shop
at the co-op rather than at commer-
cial stores "if they have any concern
for the earth or their children's fu-
ture.... We sell good, healthy food."
Kerrytown, located on Fifth Av-
enue, houses a handful of specialized
food retailers including a fish market.
Adjacent to Kerrytown is the Ann Ar-
bor Farmers' Market. Check out the
farmers' market for fresh fruits, veg-
etables and freshly squeeze orange
juice. Every Wednesday and Saturday
morning, area farmers sell their finest
produce in the outdoor market. Local
artisans also offer various baked
goods, plants and arts-and-crafts.
Located near Kerrytown, the
Farmers' Market is open on Wednes-
days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sat-
urdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., May
through December. From January
to April, the market is open only on
Saturday.
Comparative Guide to Campus Groceries
While both Kroger and Meijer offer better prices on similar goods, they are located off campus and
require a car to get there. Convenience stores near campus sell some basic items that will keep you
going until your next trip out to the grocery store.
Select Food Items
W/te Odry
M'arket Mart
C'"mp;ivrn
V/I/ge Campus Blue
Corner Corner Frot
MAdrket
Loaf of Bread $.99 $.79 $1.19 $.99 $1.59 $1.49 $1.29 $.99
Yogurt (8 oz.) $.79 - $.89 $.79 $.79 $.75 - -
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $1.04 $1.29 $1.19 $.85 $1.09 $1.19 $.99 $.99
Skim Milk (1 gal $2.49 $1.99 $2.19 $2.39 $2.89 $2.69 $2.39 $2.29
Spaghetti (16 oz.) $1.19 $1.39 $1.59 $1.29 $1.89 $1.59 $1.39 $1.29
Ragu (14 oz.) $1.54 $1.89 $1.89 $1.49 - - $1.79 --
Jif ( R71 0 $53 - $241 4 $225; -- . $3;q $299
Coke (20) $1.39 $1.39 $1.39 $1.19
Ramen Noodles $.29 - $.29 $.20
Corn Flakes (12 oz. box)
Ben & Jerry's (pint)
Busch Beer (24 pack)
$2.58
$2.49
$2.69
$2.99
$2.89 $2.35
2/$4 $2.79
$1.59 $1.49 $1.59 $1.39
$.45 $.35 $.45 $.32
- $3.09 $2.99 $2.95
21$5 $2.89 $2.79 $2.89
$11.99 $10.99 $12.49 $10.99
Prices as of June 1, 1994
Anthony's -
Backroom -
Bell's Pizza -
Cottage Inn-
Domino's -
Geppetto's -
Little Caesars -
Omega Pizza -
Pizza Bob's -
Pizza House -
Pizzeria Uno -
$10.66
$8.69
$8.67
$11.05
$11.12
$9.28
$13.55
$6.35
$7.50
$8.95
$10.55
- $11.09 $11.99 $11.49
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Prices as of June 6, 1994
find the latest trends in A2
of the clog. "The store has a young
and alternative atmosphere - more
on the hip-hop tip," said LSA Senior
Kristine Roth. She added that the items
are "affordable."
But others disagree.
"Urban Outfitters is outrageously
over-priced. The workers all have atti-
tudes," said LSA junior Lisa Stimp.
Splash, a smaller store bordering
on the same alternative styles as Urban
Outfitters, focuses more on clothing
including rayon baby-doll dresses, long
striped skirts, over-sized T-shirts and
labels like Stussy and Jive.
When you're looking for dead wear
in blacks, whites and everything in
between check out In Flight.
Sam's features a large selection of
Levi's 501s and carries hats, belts and
shoes that adorn labels like Converse
and Teva.
Harry's Army Surplus. Why is an
army surplus store listed in a fashion
article? Because Harry's carries the
latest urban contemporary trends from
combat boots to puke-green wool jack-
ets - all at a price that isn't jacked to
pay for its displays.
Vintage Clothing
Beatnix and Re-Bop have the
cheapest resold clothing on campus.
Each vintage clothing store in Ann
Arbor has its own specialty. For these
two stores it's 70s disco parties. They
also have some overcoats and cock-
tail dresses for those with slightly
SARAH WHITING/Daily
Check out Urban Outfitters for the latest in men's and women's clothing.
Kerrytown. You don't want to walk
there, and if you have a car, you might
Moe's offers a wide variety of sweats,
T-shirts and jogging pants. They also
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