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Subject: Carl Dire

  • Block Party

    The 700 South block of University Boulevard makes eating a family affair.

    December 13, 2001
  • Mouthing Off

    November 27, 1997
  • Happy 75th, Bonnie Brae Tavern

    The Bonnie Brae Tavern turned 75 on Sunday, and celebrated by serving 75 cent beers and plates of spaghetti for $1.75. "It was crazy in here," says Michael Dire, who co-manages the place with his cousin, Rick. Michael and Rick are the third generation of Dires to work at the Bonnie Brae, the restaurant that Carl Dire founded at 740 South University back in 1934, when the road in front was dirt and there were few houses around. Michael's kids work there, too. Michael's father, also named M

    June 10, 2009