Key ingredients will take over Hancock the night before the canal run. An annual tradition. The events have coincided for several years. Inviting residents, visitors, race participants, restaurants, and musicians out on Quincy Street. Key ingredients is a great opportunity to check out new and exciting dishes at some of the city’s favorite spots. While also introducing some new faces to the local restaurant scene. We’re the only ramen house within a couple of hundred miles. So, emphasizing the hot noodles has helped with the learning curve. However, we also offer a variety of pre-made bowls, as well as build-your-own options. And we have a bit of a different approach to ramen than most other ramen shops, where we embrace the Midwest culture and culinary tradition. – Zack Osborn, owner, Shiba Cafe
Shiba cafe owner Zack Osbourne says the ramen house will serve potstickers with key ingredients. Just a short walk away, or quick trip, from the restaurant at the former Finlandia Hall. Osborn says the location is a great fit, expecting graduate student housing shortly inside the former dormitory.
It’s always nice having a spot right off the 41, but we’re making this place work. And I think when the students come back and it gets a little bit colder, I think people are gonna be dying to have some nice hot ramen. – Zack Osborn, owner, Shiba Cafe
The Copper Country Community Arts Center has been a long-time addition to the key ingredients. In the past four years, the local arts council invited artists to perform demonstrations on Quincy Street.
A lot of times, people are just mesmerized and they just watch for a long time. With Clyde Mikkola last year, there was a group of little kids, and they just didn’t move. They were just mesmerized by his drawing, and they could see what his rendering was, and it was magical for them. – Cynthia Cote, executive director, Copper Country Community Arts Council
CCCAC executive director Cynthia Cote says the evening has always been a wonderful experience to bring the community together.
It’s relaxed, they’re enjoying the music, they’re enjoying the samplings from the restaurants, and the art component is just another nice aspect of that. It’s a fun evening. – Cynthia Cote, executive director, Copper Country Community Arts Council
Rob Kangas, an oil painter, Bobbi Shirey, who works with pallet knife painting, pottery instructor Kay Oliver, illustrator Clyde Mikkola, and woodblock print artist Mary Brodbeck will be stationed throughout Quincy Street. Gino’s restaurant and the forge will set up on the Quincy green while the Keweenaw Co-op invites Breakwater FCU to key ingredients for a special evening. Key ingredients will begin at 6 pm in Hanock on Friday. Enjoy music, art, and great bites to eat.
Learn more about Key Ingredients starting at 6 pm on Friday July 18th here.
