Lenawee County 's restaurant and diner scene has changed dramatically over the years, as local eateries open and close, chain restaurants expand, and ownership changes hands.

This month, we decided to take a look back, asking Lenawee County residents what old-school restaurants they miss most. Below, we've compiled a list of the most popular entries, along with a little history:

The Brass Lantern in Adrian

Adrian’s Brass Lantern — 1853 W. Maumee St. — was best known for a fresh salad bar, crab salad and comfort food. The business closed for good in the early 2000s, according to prior reporting from The Telegram, and was listed as a tax-foreclosed property for auction in 2009.

The building sat vacant for over a decade before it was demolished in 2021 to make room for a Lightning Quick

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