WELCOME BACK TO BROWNIES

If you enjoy the restaurant scene in Tecumseh and you’ve been out to dinner recently, perhaps you’ve noticed that Brownie’s House of Pizza is now open for dine-in service. It’s been quite a wait for loyal Brownie’s fans as the restaurant was previously only open for take-out service.

If you haven’t been out on the town for a while, now is a great time to rediscover Brownie’s. The iconic Tecumseh restaurant has

Welcome spring with made-to-order salads featuring the freshest ingredients. Don’t forget the homemade croutons! A friendly and casual cafe for coffee, sandwiches and fudge!

THE BUZZ CAFE AND MARKETPLACE

(517) 759-3289 • thebuzzadrian.com 

110 E Maumee St, Adrian Open Daily

Healthy, filling salads and now a glass of wine to accompany? Stop in for pizza, salads, and subs with a cold beer, seltzer, or wine! Catering a wide range of items not on their regular menu.

DOWNTOWN DEMPSEY’S

(517) 759-4334 • downtowndempseys.com

Gallery of Shops 136 E Maumee St, Adrian  T-Th & Sat 5-8, F 5-9 • Lunch: T-F 11-2:30 undergone some major renovations in the last few years. It took a while as the new owners struggled to get the work done through pandemic restrictions and shortages, but the current owners pushed through it with steadfast fortitude.

The interior décor has been tastefully updated, the kitchen modernized, and the furniture replaced. Brownie’s is a bright and welcoming space for Tecumseh families, but along with the new, they’ve also kept what was loved about the pizza house’s former incarnation – mainly the same friendly staff, menu, and recipes passed down from the previous owners.

In addition to the traditional Brownie’s menu of pizza, sandwiches, soups, and salads, a taste of Middle Eastern fare has been added to tempt even the most discriminating palate – including stuffed grape leaves, hummus, chicken shawarma, and even a chicken sharwarma pizza. They also offer an extensive list of beer and wine, so bring a good appetite with you when you visit!

Manager Carlo Marogi has lived in Tecumseh since 2003, along with his brothers and business partners. Marogi says that it’s been hard trying to find employees, but the goal is to provide great food and good service, and he is hoping the community will be patient as he transitions the business into being open with full-time hours and a hearty staff. For now, you can dine in or take out Wednesday through Sunday from 4-8pm. n

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This is how Helen Mitchell, owner of Flowers & Such in Adrian, described her reaction when she received the call telling her she was chosen to be one of the florists for George W. Bush’s inauguration. “It was pretty amazing, and I am pretty blessed. I’ve met amazing people through the love of flowers,” she said.

Some might find the call serendipitous. “I belong to the American Institute of Floral Designers – you have to be accredited with rigorous testing – and through them the Society of American Florists contacted me,” she said. “It was a great experience to celebrate what our country stands for. I can’t tell you how much that meant to be there.”

The inauguration is not something she will soon forget. Mitchell said the team of more than 200 florists cut and processed all the arrangements for the 10 different events President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush would be attending the evening of the inauguration. “Our party was at the Hilton – but there were parties all over D.C.,” she said. “My favorite part was working with the other florists from other areas.” She noted there were all different types of works on display, from seven-foot topiary trees to floral arrangements.

After the inauguration, Mitchell may have thought her trips to decorate Washington, D.C. events were over, but in 2015 she was invited to help with floral arrangements when President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. Floral designers for the event were not allowed in the White House, except to set up the arrangements. “That was a little nerve-wracking,” said Mitchell. “We were placing flowers on the table and the Clinton china was already on the table.”

That wasn’t the end for Mitchell and the White House. She was called on yet again to help with floral

By Ann Belote-Weir