Sidetrack bar and grill is a restaurant on the east end of depot town in ypsilanti, michigan, at 56 east cross street. Historic 1850 bar and grill serving hand crafted food with 37 world class beers on tap 56 e. Early on, the community gained recognition for its educational institutions. The land was deeded by the government to hiram johns on april 22, 1824. Sidetrack bar and grill ypsilanti, mi linda and i were looking for some place different to eat lunch today and decided to try depot town in ypsilanti. Restoring the depot town train buildings preserves a remnant of ypsilantis history which could be repurposed on the interior to increase the commercial value of the property. Your taste buds are calling for some down home american cooking from sidetrack in ypsilanti. A celebration of sharons life will be held on september 23rd 2018 at sidetrack bar and grill in ypsilanti, mi from 12. Timeline of ann arbor and washtenaw county area history including its many tragedies, crises, disasters, and shocking news. With that said, it was the horrifying white ricetapioca flour that disintegrates immediately, so it wasnt much use and was really messy, served on a way too small plate because i couldnt get fries they dont have separate fryers.
He had been an apprentice carpenter to comstock fitch hill in ann arbor who lived on liberty st. Sidetrack bar and grill is a restaurant on the east end of depot town in ypsilanti, michigan. Subjects ypsilanti gleanings city history business buildings biography. Sharon gauntlett obituary pinckney, mi ann arbor news. The burger was awesome and the gluten free bun was great tasting. Aug 08, 2015 there may be some life in the old girl yet. If we dont, our sales team will work to obtain the books for you at the best possible prices. The building has a unique shape to it because of a train derailment that damaged the building in 1929.
The food wins awards almost every year and is a very popular place to eat in ypsilanti, check it out if you are ever in town. It is just down the road from eastern michigan university and is a popular hangout for students and faculty. Restoring the depot town train buildings preserves a remnant of ypsilanti s history which could be repurposed on the interior to increase the commercial value of the property. Ypsilanti freighthouse, 100 market place, ypsilanti, mi 2020.
Sidetrack bar and grill gluten free ypsilanti 2020. Sidetrack bar and grill, ypsilanti, detroit urbanspoonzomato. At the cross roads in ypsilantis depot town, the corner has a history as old as the city itself. Margaret roberts passed away on december 15, 2019 at the age of 87 in ypsilanti, michigan. Featuring the best burgers in southeastern michigan. Linda french, who has owned the restaurant since 1980, named it after its unique location alongside the main railroad line from detroit to chicago. French explorer, cadillac, journied to michigan and both fort ponchartrain was founded in 1701 along with michigans first church, st.
Have amazing beers, love the belgian beer delirium tremens here. Ypsilanti sidetrack has the best happy hour in ypsi, great burgers and an extensive beer list. There are three patios open during late spring, all summer and into early autumn. Sidetrack bar and grill, ypsilanti, detroit urbanspoon. Youll find over 5,000 railroad links here, sorted by category. The beaver or iroquois wars erupted in 1629 and continued for decades to 1701. Best burger winner sidetrack bar and grill remains a depot.
Jan 27, 20 sidetrack bar and grill ypsilanti, mi linda and i were looking for some place different to eat lunch today and decided to try depot town in ypsilanti. Sidetrack s guests are no strangers to casual clothing, and sneakers are spotted around every corner. As of the 2010 census, the citys population was 21,018. One of the best beer hangouts in the ypsilanti area. Im bookmarking and will be tweeting this to my followers. The university of michigan library and the ypsilanti historical society provide access to these materials for educational and research purposes. The ypsilanti freighthouse is a structure in the city of ypsilanti that has been in use since 1878. Call 7344825200 tuesday through sunday between 1 pm and 4 pm est edt for information and ordering.
Ypsilanti s sidetrack bar and grill has been a depot town anchor since opening in 1979 and with more than 800 hamburgers sold on a daily basis, the demand continues to grow. Sidetrack bar and grill ann arbor district library. Find 4 listings related to sidetrack in ypsilanti on. This has become one of the most wellknown landmarks in ypsilanti and is used as a. We sell growlers of any of our 36 draft beers and bottles of wine for curbside contactless pickup. Ypsilantis sidetrack bar and grill has been a depot town anchor since opening in 1979 and with more than 800. Wats after an engraving by luigi mayer shows this castle in 1793. A number of other art galleries exist in the city, notably in the downtown area and around the university of. See more ideas about michigan, ypsilanti michigan and history. When completed this collection will contain approximately 5,000 photographs dating from the 1850s to the present.
The ypsilanti seminary was established in 1845, and a teacher training school known as the michigan normal school now eastern michigan university was established in 1849. Please note that this service is intended for large quantity orders, not individual orders. Alexander ypsilantis grecorussian general britannica. Author james thomas mann is a local historian and writes the weekly column foot notes in history for the ypsilanti courier. Our most popular and top rated pages list our viewers pick of. Rodolfo alvarado lives in ypsilanti, michigan, with his wife, children, and adopted cat, stuffy. It serviced the community as a freight depot until 1959, when rail service was discontinued. The city is bounded to the north by superior township and on the west, south, and east. Ypsilantis historic depot town neighborhood has undergone multiple periods of. Down on her luck once more, linda left the big apple and traveled to ypsilanti, michigan, hoping to earn a buck by serving the blue collar locals burgers and beer. Largely because of its proximity to detroit ypsilanti has had a very interesting history. He organized a popular rising in walachia to evict the predominantly greek administration imposed by the turkish government and end the spoliation of. On a busy day, we shoot up to over 1,000, said sidetrack bar and grill owner linda french. Timeline of ann arbor history and its tragedies, crises.
A history in pictures captures the people, places, and events that gave ypsilanti its identity and made it what it is today. Store your bike at a nearby rack and enjoy a bite to eat at sidetrack. Welcome to the searchable collection of photographs from the archives of the ypsilanti historical society. In the interest of public health, all aadl locations are closed indefinitely. Sidetrack and frenchies owner linda french purchased the adjacent building at 52 e. Go to front page of our website to order and pick up or call 7344831035 from 48 11am8pm friday, saturday and sunday pricing growler howler cheboygan blood orange 16. The ann arbor handson museum, located in a renovated and expanded historic downtown fire station, contains more than 250 interactive exhibits featuring science and technology. Since then, the group has served in various capacities as the fundraising, caretaking, advocacy and staffing arm of the historic, cityowned ypsilanti freighthouse. The ypsilanti automotive heritage museum sits on the southeast corner of east cross and north river. Funeral home services for margaret are being provided by janowiak funeral home inc. Digging into depot towns latest resurgence second wave media. The story of ypsilanti is not just incomplete without this perspective, in fact it is false. Currently, i write a lot of technical communications for my job. Alexander ypsilantis march 1821, however, he disavowed the greek leadership of the revolution in the romanian principalities.
Official publication of the ypsilanti historical society, featuring historical articles and reminisces of the people and places in the ypsilanti area. Sidetrack bar and grill american restaurant ypsilanti. Best burger winner sidetrack bar and grill remains a. Confirmed by the guinness book of records, this monumental burger measures. Apr 21, 2014 the real story shows that everything, from the reason ypsilanti is where it is, to why it was founded when it was, is entirely contingent on native americans and their history. Best burger winner sidetrack bar and grill remains a depot town. Sep 23, 2016 discover the rich history of ypsilanti, michigan by clicking through our vintage ypsi board. Sidetrack delivery in ypsilanti delivery menu doordash.
Weve driven through the area a few times in the warm weather months and the restaurants in that area are always packed to capacity. Daniel lace quirk moved to ypsilanti in 1863 after living in ann arbor and detroit. Drivers can park on the street or a nearby lot near sidetrack. The burgers are great, among the best ive had, but thats the extent of my knowledge of the food menu. If you decide to use any of these materials, you are responsible for making your own legal assessment and securing any necessary permission. The real story shows that everything, from the reason ypsilanti is where it is, to why it was founded when it was, is entirely contingent on native americans and their history. I think youd be hard pressed to find a city of equal size that can match ypsilanti in its contributions to the world. Community and events center in the heart of ypsilantis historic depot town. With thousands of titles in stock, we are likely to have what you are looking for. A history in pictures, city of ypsilanti fire department 100 years, and our heritage. The ypsilanti firehouse museum was made to be an exhibit for the history of firehouses and.
In 1996 a group of intrepid history and community enthusiasts joined together to form the friends of the ypsilanti freighthouse. This restaurants fully stocked bar is a perk for patrons who enjoy a fine wine or more with their meal. Down by the depot in ypsilanti, written with tom dodd. I started this business when i was really young, so ive grown up with my customers. All american textbooks buys and sells quality new and used textbooks. Com is your ticket to the best railroad sites on the web. Artrain, located on north main street, is a traveling art museum located on a train. Located in the historic depot town of ypsilanti right next to the railroad. Find sidetrack bar and grill in ypsilanti with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Ypsilantis sidetrack bar and grill has been a depot town anchor since opening in 1979 and with more than 800 hamburgers sold on a daily basis, the demand continues to grow. The hornet luxury car line was introduced in 1951, and in 1952, the hornet would go on to win 27 of 34 nascar races. Enjoy a filling and affordable meal without going over your budget at sidetrack.
Other articles where alexander ypsilantis is discussed. The history of ann arbor brewing, as told by author david bardallis in his new book. Save your cheat day for another day and enjoy healthy and lowfat meal options at sidetrack. The museum gift shop has a variety of books available for purchase.
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