Our Connection to the Unsavory George Cady

Our Connection to the Unsavory George Cady

We knew, from the moment that we started working on this project, that we wanted to have our tabletops made by the folks at End Grain Detroit, as we really liked the work they’d been doing to reclaim and reuse historic wood in Southeast Michigan. Unfortunately,...
WEMU’s “Art and Soul” on Bellflower

WEMU’s “Art and Soul” on Bellflower

A few days ago, Lisa Barry, the host of WEMU’s Art and Soul, had me on to talk about how things were going at Bellflower. You can hear audio of the segment on the WEMU website. Here, however, is a rough transcript. LISA: While many Washtenaw County restaurants are...
Interview: Jennifer Lucier, Sommelier

Interview: Jennifer Lucier, Sommelier

One of the best things about opening Bellflower was that it gave us an opportunity to reconnect with old friends… and, more often than not, ask them for huge favors. Among other things, we had friends and relatives contributing art for our walls, helping us establish...