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Classic. That word can describe many things: Music. Cuisine. Clothing.

It’s the lattermost that concerns Maurie Allen. Despite some rather, umm, flashy socks on display, the attire at Captain’s Quarters has always hewed toward apparel that is both stylish and timeless.

That’s why Captain’s Quarters was voted “Best Men’s Clothing Store” by Express readers in the Grand Traverse area.

Dining Ross Boisonneau But in the years since, their patrons have helped the restaurant evolve. While it still boasts some surprises, the Cedar Rustic Inn now specializes in what some might think of traditional food, such as pot roast and fried chicken, but all expertly prepared.

Features Ross Boisonneau “There’s so much to the food industry,” said Brown. “The next weekend (after that fateful family meeting), we went to the farm market at Building 50. The weekend after that the Department of Agriculture showed up. We had no idea you needed to be (licensed).

Features Ross Boisonneau “New Year’s Eve we went to Funistrada. We called in advance and I said, ‘I have a challenge for you.’ The chef prepared a stir-fry. It was really good. He came out and talked to me while we were having dinner and said if you like it we may keep it on the menu.

Music Ross Boisonneau Don Julin’s two new CDs cover some jazz, some folk, even some New Age territory, all with a sense of exploration.
The mandolinist joins forces with guitarist Ron Getz and bassist Wes Ivankovich on “Without Words.” Recorded in the music room at the International School of Florence in Florence, Italy, the disc starts out with the curious and hypnotic “Uncle Joe’s Groove,” an original by Ivankovich. Getz’s string-plucking “Dressup Box” reveals that his writing chops match his playing chops. “Dressup” seemingly hints at things while dancing around the melody, while the title track, another Getz original, features the composer playing the melody while Julin provides the backing, before the two effortlessly switch roles. Both are restrained and lovely songs.