[Ann Arbor] Zingerman’s Next Door

Zingerman’s Next Door Coffeehouse | http://www.zingermansdeli.com/next-door/ Address: 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Date visited: 2013.02Verdict: Must come here after Zingerman’s DeliWill return: DefinitelyWhat to get: Anything After a meal at Zingerman’s Deli, my friends and I always head over to the coffeehouse, which is literally next…

[Ann Arbor] Zingerman’s Deli

Zingerman’s Deli | www.zingermansdeli.comAddress: 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Date visited: 2013.02Total bill: $32.83 (split between two people)Verdict: Worth the hype, you need to go.Will return: DefinitelyWhat to get:    – Reuben   – Mac & Cheese   – Pot Pie Everyone and…

[Ann Arbor] Le Dog

Le Dog | Yelp Address: 410 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48113 Total bill: ~$8 for cup of soup and piece of bread Verdict: Cheesy Chicken Tortilla > Lobster BisqueWill return: Maybe This place looks as shady as the rest of the…

[Novi] Pastry House Hippo

Pastry House Hippo | www.hippobakery.comAddress: 42130 Grand River Ave  Novi, MI 48375Price: ~$2-3 per baked good; cash only if $10Verdict: Cute, cheap, and fresh baked goods. Tastes as good as it looks.Will return: Definitely This is a Japanese bakery located in the same…

[Novi] Ajishin

Ajishin | Yelp Address: 42270 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375Verdict: Super cheap and high qualityWill return: Definitely Aside from my beloved Yamato in Kerrytown, which closed last year whose chef/owner is now in New York, there are not many great places…

[Ann Arbor] The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot | www.meltingpot.com/annarbor-mi/ Address: 309 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 There are two parts to this post:– 3-course prix fixe fondue experience– Dessert fondue only experience Ladies’ Night Out 3-Course Special Dinner Total bill: ~$33 + tip per…

[Ann Arbor] The Real Seafood Company

The Real Seafood Company | www.realseafoodcorestaurant.com Address: 341 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Verdict: Boring but necessary seafoodWill return: No (only if I’m compelled by another birthday or graduation dinner)What to get:   – Pan Seared Diver Scallops   – Lobsterfest Special…

[New York] Hatsuhana

Hatsuhana | www.hatsuhana.comAddress: 17 E 48th St (Midtown East), New York, NY 10017Date visited: 2013.01Total bill: ~$40 + tip per person (a la carte selections)Will return: Definitely We came here for lunch without a reservation (our bad) and were told…

[Ann Arbor] La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita | Main Street VenturesAddress: 322 S Main St (Inside Chop House), Ann Arbor, MI 48104Verdict: Don’t get dessert at the restaurant you are eating in (unless you’re already at Chop House or Gratzi). Come here.Will return: DefinitelyWhat to get:   –…

[New York] Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar | www.upstatenyc.comAddress: 95 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003Date visited: 2013.01 Total bill: ~$160 + tip for three peopleVerdict: This place doesn’t have a freezer. Translation: everything is fresh.Will return: DefinitelyWhat to get: Everything listed below…