[Ann Arbor] Melange

Melange | www.melangebistro.comAddress: 312 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Date visited: 2013.03Verdict: Finally impressed meWill return: DefinitelyWhat to get: Chilean Sea Bass Anyone who knows me knows that I live and breathe Pacific Rim. I never really think about Melange because I always just…

[Ann Arbor] Breakfast at Zingerman’s Deli

Zingerman’s Deli | www.zingermansdeli.comAddress: 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Date visited: 2013.03Verdict: Lunch/Dinner > BreakfastWill return: Yes but not for breakfast I finally made it to Zingerman’s early enough for breakfast (served until 11am). The breakfast food is good but ordinary…

[Ann Arbor] Monahan’s Seafood

Monahan’s Seafood Market | www.monahansseafood.com Address: 407 N Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Date visited: 2013.03Total bill: $38 including tax for two peopleVerdict: Rather have a meal here than at Real SeafoodWill Return: DefinitelyWhat to get:   – Fish & Chips   – Raw Oysters Anthony Bourdain has been…

[Ann Arbor] Asian Legend

Asian Legend | www.asianlegendannarbor.comAddress: 516 E Williams, Ann Arbor MI 48104Date visited: 2013.03Total bill: $84 including 18% gratuity for six people ($14 per person)Verdict: Hits the spot for much needed home foodWill return: Definitely Whenever my friends and I crave home styled food,…

[Ann Arbor] Black Pearl

Black Pearl | www.blackpearlonmain.comAddress: 302 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Date visited: 2013.03Total bill: ~$90 + tax and tip (split between two people) Verdict: I don’t care for anything on the menu except for the fish tacosWill return: Maybe What to get: …

[Ann Arbor] Isalita

Isalita | www.isalita.comAddress: 341A E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Date visited: 2013.02Total bill: $92 + tax and tip (split among four people)Verdict: Good ideas; a number of dishes were well executed while some others were notWill return: MaybeWhat to get:   –…

[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…