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The Roesmary Fig Whisky Sour at The Highline Room is a unique twist on the classic whiskey sour combining the herbaceous notes of rosemary with the sweetness of fig syrup, creating a perfectly balanced and flavorful cocktail. 🎥: Santino Mattioli | MLive #whiskeysour #craftcocktail #dextermichigan

https://l.mlive.com/ru4hs2 Step into the Griswold's holiday chaos. Pretzel Bell’s fully-decked lower level features movie themed decor like an inflatable RV, and Christmas trees with hidden squirrels. Catch the film on every TV and enjoy cocktails inspired from the screen, like Cousin Eddie's Eggnog in a moose-shaped glass. It's the hap-hap-happiest Christmas spot in Ann Arbor. 🎥: Jake Hamilton | MLive #christmasvacation #annarbor #holidayseason

🔗:https://l.mlive.com/71eiig Ever tried "The World's Greatest Wrap" at Detroit Filling Station? Packed with grilled tempeh, vegan cheese, crunchy veggies, and guac, it's a veggie lover's dream. Pair it with their hearty chili for the perfect winter meal. 🎥: Sam Dodge | MLive #annarbormichigan #MichiganFoodie

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/5r6f7z Warm up with the Fall Gin Toddy at Ypsilanti Cocktail Club. This cozy drink has hints of medicinal tea, making it perfect for a chilly November night. 🎥: Santino Mattioli | MLive #FallDrinks #YpsilantiCocktailClub #GinToddy #CozyNights #NovemberVibes

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/gtltt9 How has the expansion of the University of Michigan over the past two decades impacted Ann Arbor? In a series of reports, MLive dug into the effects on residents, businesses, taxes and historic preservation. MLive's Sam Dodge reports.

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/9i7kku Grocery store hot bars are like a shortcut in your day. For this week's Dish of the Week, Sam Dodge takes us to Arbor Farms Market in Ann Arbor. You'll find great taste and great variety for a quick grab-and-go lunch or dinner.

House of the Week: A ‘treehouse’ near Lower Michigan’s largest state park

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/vyc6h0 This home at 15800 Waterloo Road sits atop a hill on the border of Washtenaw and Jackson counties. Just to the east and south of the property lies Waterloo State Recreation Area, known for its rustic campgrounds and more than 50 miles of trails fit for hiking, cycling and horseback riding. (Jacob Hamilton/MLive.com)

Golf is a family sport for three-time state champion

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/a7t3fn Ann Arbor Greenhills senior Mia Melendez entered the MHSAA Division 4 girls golf state finals as the favorite to win the individual title for the fourth straight year – an accomplishment never achieved by a lower peninsula golfer. For this MLive documentary, we followed Mia and her family during her senior season. It's a story of love, dedication, heartbreak and perseverance.

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/z6whet Café Zola in Ann Arbor has a twist on a Moscow mule that's enhanced with apple cinnamon-infused vodka. It might be just the thing to keep the fall vibe around. (Santino Mattioli/MLive.com) 🍂

🔗:https://l.mlive.com/7wdu3w Delicious and diverse bites shine at Pilar’s Tamales in Ann Arbor, bringing Salvadoran taste to the community with great global dishes. 🎥: Sam Dodge | MLive #annarbor #foodie

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/92jgdy This sour ale at Ashley's in Ann Arbor is a perfect sweet treat with a mix of tart and creamy notes! This beer super unique and a perfect for an adult-Halloween night on the town. 🎥: Santino Mattioli | MLive #sourcandy #sourbeer #annarbormichigan

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/3reoq1 Just over a week before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz made their first campaign stop in Ann Arbor on Monday. Harris urged the younger generation to carry on the fight for freedom from generations past. She said, "The baton is in our hands." (Josh Boland/MLive)