What's New in Lansing

AnQi Sushi Express

No more ordering carry-out from East Lansing or the west side — the tiny shop on Allegan Street has brought downtown diners what they’ve been craving: sushi. AnQi, Japanese for vigor and health, offers both fish and vegetarian rolls. 111 E Allegan St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (517) 485-9688 www.anqisushi.com

Eden’s Juice

Fast food that’s not fast food. All drinks are naturally low in calories, and are friendly to vegans and the lactose- and gluten-intolerant. It’s just fruit, ice and vitamins and minerals. Doesn’t get any simpler than that. 111 S. Washington Sq. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday (517) 372.7700 www.edensjuice.com

Ernesto’s Hideaway

Ernesto’s Hideaway opened last February, filling the niche for a downtown convenience store. Manager Richard Pesino provides everything from potato chips to cigarettes, and is currently overseeing the construction of a small kitchen in the back. Soon Ernesto’s will be able to offer fresh sandwiches and salads in addition to common impulse items. 109 S. Washington Square 8 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. (517) 367-0722

Geno’s Pizzeria

Owner Geno Abbey has captured the essence of East Coast-style pie. The dough is made fresh from scratch several times a day, the sauce is composed of hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes (considered the world’s best for making sauces) flown in from Italy, and all vegetable toppings are garden-fresh. 208 S. Washington Square 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Noon-7:30 p.m. Saturday (517) 580-7124 www.genospizzeria.com

The Grand Fish and Lansing Metro Marinas

For years, the Grand River has been criminally underused and unexplored by those living andworking downtown. Owner/operators Ken and Giselle Settimo are rightingthat wrong by providing pontoon tours from Old Town to Potter Park, andrenting canoes and kayaks to more adventurous folks. The Grand Fishalso features an outdoor kitchen area for rent, in which you can eitherpurchase light lunch fare or bring your own food for grilling. Youcook, they clean. 530 River St. 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday 3:30p.m.-9 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday (517)410-0801 www.thegrandfish.com

Jude’s Barbershop

It’slike a combination between an Old West barbershop and a Maxim magazine:This tongue-in-cheek establishment is the man’s man’s barber. In theirown words, it’s “where guys get their hair cut.” You can get a DamnGood Haircut ($15), a Mustache Trim ($5), or simply a Massage Shampoo($5). 120 S. Washington Square 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (517) 708-8300 www.judesbarbershop.com

New Lansing City Market

Newstores include Iorio’s Italian Ice and Gelato, Caruso’s Candy Kitchen,City Fish, Sarge’s Soups and Sandwiches, an Uncle John’s Fruit HouseWinery tasting station, Sweetie-licious, and the Waterfront Bar andGrill. The market sells fresh fruits, vegetablesand handmade items from around mid-Michigan, now with moreaccommodating extended hours. It’s one of the best things to happen toLansing since they built the Capitol. 325 City Market Drive 11 a.m.-7p.m. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (517) 483-7460 www.lansingicitymarket.com

Restaurant Mediteran Deli

Thebright, casual deli is set up as a New York-style take-out, but thereare about 10 seats, if you want to sit by the window and watch theworld go by. It offers fresh rotisserie chicken, pork and lamb, as wellas fresh salads and wraps. 333 S. Washington Square 11:30a.m.-2:30 p.m. (lunch); 4:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. (dinner) Monday-Friday 4p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday (dinner only) Deli side is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Monday- Friday (517) 372.1072 www.restaurantmediteran.com

Tin Can, The Big Deck and The Loft

TheTin Can’s beverage list is split into Cheap Beer, Pretty Cheap Beer andReally Cheap Beer, or you can splurge on the $6 Tin Can Happy Meal (achili dog, shot of Jack and can of PBR). It’s massive new wooden deckhosts DJs who pound music off the downtown buildings. And filling thevoid for a premier mid-Michigan concert venue, The Loft (open byspecial arrangement only) can accommodate bigger crowds forhigh-profile acts that come through town. 414 E. Michigan Ave. 3 p.m.-2a.m. Monday-Friday 6 p.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday www.tincanbar.com

Wild Beaver Saloon

Womendancing on a bar in a rustic Swiss chalet atmosphere — and now they’reserving lunch. A new menu features salads, sandwiches and traditionalbar food, all for under $10. Come back after work for drink specialsand, uh, dancing on the bar. 205 S. Washington Square (517) 708-7489 4p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday www.wildbeaversaloon.com/lansing

Other newcomers:

*TopsBail Bonds *Johnny D’s News & More * The new Visitors Center forthe Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau *Michigan StatePolice Headquarters *Arialink *Michigan Pharmaceutical Association*Michigan Federal Credit Union League *Law Offices of Catherine Groll*Baird (public finance)

Opening soon:

* Zoup! * Lenny’s Sub Shop * The Brown Bag * A new downtown branch for the MSU Federal Credit Union.

New Events:

*Downtown Business Huddle * Frost Fest * Taste of Downtown * LansingMosaic Festival * Blues on the Grand * Lansing Live! * Downtown FoodFight * Car Capital Celebration

Other changes:

*NuUnion became Lake Trust Credit Union. * National City became PNCBank. * Troppo moved across the street and expanded, more than doublingits capacity.