AADL Talks To: John Metzger
In this episode, AADL Talks To John Metzger, third-generation owner of Metzger's Restaurant at 305 N Zeeb Rd. John walks us through the history of his family's restaurant, from its origin 90 years ago on Washington Street in Ann Arbor, and discusses what's changed - and what's remained the same - over the years as the business passed from his grandfather to his father to John. He also shares his memories of growing up in the restaurant; his efforts, along with his sister Heidi, to reopen at a new location on the west side of town after closing the downtown location; and he talks about the employees and customers that have kept the business a thriving enterprise for nearly a century.
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City Native Miss Zachmann Dies At 102
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Jacques Patisserie Brings A Taste Of Europe To Town
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Quality Bakery, Founded In 1920, Set To Close In June, May 1987 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1987
Ann Arbor News, May 24, 1987
Caption:
Betty Lutz, left, and her son Jim stand at the counter of the Quality Bakery on Main Street which will close next month after 67 years of operation. Lutz and her husband Burt inherited the store's operation from relative in 1974. Many of the bakery's employees have been there for decades. Reana Trapp, above [this photo], has been on the staff for 24 years.
Quality Bakery, Founded In 1920, To Close, May 1987 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1987
Ann Arbor News, May 24, 1987
Caption:
Betty Lutz, left, and her son Jim [this photo] stand at the counter of the Quality Bakery on Main Street which will close next month after 67 years of operation. Lutz and her husband Burt inherited the store's operation from relative in 1974. Many of the bakery's employees have been there for decades. Reana Trapp, above, has been on the staff for 24 years.
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Doors To Close On A Bakery Of 'Quality'
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Wilhelm Metzger and Friend at "The Oldest" German American restaurant, ca 1930
Year:
1930