OLD TOWN TAVERN

After changing hands several times over the years, it was eventually sold in 1972 to Jerry Pawlicki, who christened it Old Town Tavern. This weekend, the tavern will be celebrating 50 years in the same family with an event featuring live music and the return of previous menu favorites. Old Town Tavern will also be offering free shelled peanuts, which it disbanded during the coronavirus pandemic, and 72 cent drink specials. “I just don’t know of too many other businesses that have been around that long.”Pawlicki and his brother took over Old Town Tavern from their father in 1998. But, for the most part, Old Town Tavern “is what it is,” Pawlicki said.

Old Town Tavern is turning the big 5-0.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Last year’s Super Bowl was about six weeks before dining and drinking establishments were shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s safe to say this year’s Super Bowl will be a different bar-going experience. Now officially reopened for limited capacity indoor seating, several Ann Arbor-area gathering places are preparing to welcome customers for the big game. While seating capacity is limited to 25%, some places are still offering outdoor seating. Although the indoor dining restriction was lifted on Monday, Feb. 1, Porkos continues to notice more carryout and delivery orders.