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One of the best parts about coming back to campus in the fall is indulging in al of the great Ann Arbor restaurants you’ve been missing for the past 4 months. From our favorite coffee spots to some newcomers, here are Bivouac’s favorite Back to School eats that you should definitely check out before you leave Ann Arbor.Best of Brunch: Angelo’s – an Ann Arbor breakfast staple. With large portions and a huge menu, you can’t go wrong… but get the raisin toast… always get the raisin toast.Sava’s – o … read more

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionPrep time: 20 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesIngredients:3-4lbs pre-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast (1 grocery store wholesale pack)5 cups brown rice3 cups broccoli1 cup carrots1 red bell pepper1 green bell pepperCanola OilSalt and Pepper to tasteEnough microwave-safe sealable storage containers to pack up all you’ve madeSriracha Hot Sauce (optional)Instructions:Assemble all your ingredients. Lots of things will be ready at around the same time, and you … read more

It’s no secret we’re fans of SavCo. From delectable tapas at Aventura to mouthwatering steaks at Sava’s Restaurant, we’ve time and time again sung the praises of Ann Arbor local Sava Lelcaj and her ambitious, thriving mission to improve the world by first improving its nutrition. While we’re sure no one at SavCo would protest if you ate three meals a day at one of their fabulous restaurants, SavCo has never been about putting a healthy lifestyle out of reach for the average Ann Arborite. In 2011 … read more

With the exception of the occasional mind-blowing appetizer (ok, not that occasional), I generally swim upstream from any sort of seafood. Perhaps it was a childhood full of Animal Planet reruns or a brief love affair with aquariums that did it. Whatever the cause, when presented with the choice between fish and otherwise, I almost habitually choose “other”. As of last weekend, I am proud to say I live in fear no longer: on this edition of Bivouac Eats, we sit down at Main Street’s own The Black … read more

As we’ve covered before, Sava Lelcaj is the closest thing Ann Arbor has to a culinary Wonder Woman. Her company, SavCo Hospitality, is out to transform the way Washtenaw County eats, cooks, and lives through its maniacal focus on ingredients above everything. The philosophy is simple: when you know where your food comes from and how it got to you, you’re going to choose a healthier lifestyle by doing the things you already do. Sava started from a single namesake State St location (Sava’s) and ha … read more