ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Shopping small and shopping local is the name of the game this holiday season. Here are 4 more Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE FOODIEGift cards are always a good go-to, but take your gift-giving to the next level by buying your local friend, family member or loved one dinner. Back in March, Ann Arbor-based organization Save MI Faves made a one-stop-directory for buying gift cards to Ann Arbor and other Michigan businesses and restaurants. FOR THE TEA FANATICWhile coffee shops and cafes get all of the attention, Ann Arbor has a tea-rrific secret, its tea culture. Arbor Teas offers a massive variety of organic and Fair Trade Certified loose leaf teas and teaware.

Friday is National Tourism Day and, since we can’t travel physically, we thought we would travel in spirit, alcohol spirits! Lauren Lavigne, General Manager at Mani Osteria in Ann Arbor joined Jason Carr to show him how. Mani Osteria features an Italian themed menu. They are affiliated with two other Ann Arbor restaurants, Mexican spot Isalita, and French bistro, Mikette. The restaurants have created cocktail kits that let customers recreate their signature drinks at home and experience some serious travel vibes.

Ann Arbor is known for its hip restaurants and now you’ll have a chance to sample over 50 restaurants. Host Tati Amare spoke to Meredith Bruckner, the Community News Producer for allaboutannarbor.com and Adam Baru owner of Mani Osteria, Mikette, and Isalita restaurants about what kinds of great meals you can enjoy during Ann Arbor Restaurant Week. Ann Arbor Restaurant Week is January 12 through January 17. Baru featured all 3 of his Ann Arbor restaurants on Live in the D. Isalita is Mexican and its features include tacos and tuna tostado, Mikette is a French bistro, and Mani Osteria features will include handmade pasta with a giant meatball. For more information visit allaboutannarbor.comWatch the video to see the great food that will be featured at Ann Arbor Restaurant Week.