ANN ARBOR EATS

Zingerman’s Delicatessen dominated during each of the four rounds and has taken the top spot in our Sandwich Bracket Battle.

After three rounds and more than 1,400 votes, we’re down to the top two: Zingerman’s Delicatessen versus Detroit Street Filling Station.

We’re pitting 16 of the most popular sandwich spots against each other in our Bracket Battle.

The festival was created 26 years ago by Community Leaning Post founder Lucille Hall Porter as a way to recognize and celebrate local Black businesses and business leaders.

Zingerman's Bakehouse releases a special edition cupcake in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.

Bløm Meadworks is marking five years in downtown Ann Arbor with an event-packed month.

An Ann Arbor brewery is moving to a new taphouse just south of the University of Michigan’s campus.

The Guild's Gutman Gallery is hosting its first-ever Artful Dining Experience.

Skip the cooking and pick up classics and modern twists this year for your Passover meals.

One of Ann Arbor’s favorite ice cream shops will reopen for its 2023 season at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.

Get a peek inside The Newton of Ypsilanti and learn about its upcoming events at its open house on Feb. 9.

Sweetgreen is opening steps away from University of Michigan's central campus in Ann Arbor.

Enjoy a traditional tea at the Kempf House in downtown Ann Arbor.

Blank Slate Creamery will close for the season on Sunday at 10 p.m.

Venue by 4M will soon be launching its Market & Cafe that will feature coffee, breakfast sandwiches and local and imported goods.

Venue by 4M in Ann Arbor is launching a brunch menu with something for everyone.

The beloved Ann Arbor deli had its account hacked back in November by someone promoting financial and cryptocurrency service recommendations.

Zingerman's shares statement on hacked Instagram account.

PizzaForno on South U has closed for good.

Full Thanksgiving meals are still available to order at Venue in Ann Arbor.

Hosted by the Hundley Foundation, Eastern Michigan University and Chartwells Higher Education, the two-part “Thankful For You” event will see meals delivered by community partners and a Thanksgiving feast on Eastern’s campus.

Zingerman’s Creamery is recalling some of its paw paw and harvest gelato because it may contain undeclared egg.

It's your last chance to enjoy food trucks at Ann Arbor Farmers Market in 2022.

The Packard Street wine shop and eatery will host an outdoor weekend festival on Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8., for wine beginners and experienced enthusiasts.

With consumption at a 20-year high, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Coffee Day, on Saturday, Sept. 29., than to get some java from a local cafe.

Chatime announced an immediate closure over the weekend.

Enjoy good eats and live music and this month's Food Truck Rally in Kerrytown.

The Driving Home Food Truck benefit returns to Alpha House in Ann Arbor.

Venue is opening in the former Lucky's Market location in Lower Burns Park.

Help U-M's Campus Farm celebrate its 10th anniversary at HarvestFest.

The Dexter Cider Mill will be open for business for the 2022 season on Friday.

Choose from 14 local food trucks at Wednesday's Food Truck Rally in Ann Arbor.

Celebrate 25 years of late night pizza goodness at NYPD's upcoming block party.

A U-M alumna was inspired to create a healthy snack food line while living in Ann Arbor.

Kanbu Sushi and The Thrivery have opened new locations at the iconic 777 Building in Ann Arbor

Coffee chain Bitty & Beau's employs individuals with disabilities.

Dates announced for 2022 Food Truck Rallies in Ann Arbor.

We’ve put together a list of gift ideas from Ann Arbor area businesses and organizations that show dad how much you care.

PizzaForno has four locations in Michigan.

Downtown Tree Town has lost another longtime resident.

Don’t worry, the 24th Cheesecakerie Briarwood Mall location, at 100 Briarwood Cir., is still open and serving slices.

To help you celebrate whoever you call mom, we’ve put together a list of gifts to show mom that you care.

The Taste of Ann Arbor returns with live music, kids activities and plenty of food this June.

Zingerman's Bakehouse has announced a new co-managing partner.

Curious where people are dining right now in Ann Arbor?

The African American Downtown Festival returns to Ann Arbor to celebrate 25 years in the community this summer.

The Liberty Street ice cream spot announced on social media that it would open for its 2022 season on Wednesday.

Alert: Your last chance to get Blank Slate ice cream is Sunday.

Carson’s American Bistro has reopened on Ann Arbor's northside after a seven-month closure.

The Liberty Street location sells a range of items including specialty cupcakes and Blakes Farms cider mill and doughnuts.

It’s not a big secret that Ann Arbor has one of the best dining scenes in the Midwest.

Two vegan restaurants in Ann Arbor made PETA's list for best vegan chili in 2021.

Slurping Turtle will be closing its doors for six to eight weeks for renovations.

See what's on tap this fall with Allison Anastasio's Bite Sized cooking classes.

Enjoy two days of Russian culture in Ann Arbor this weekend.

The Dexter Cider Mill has announced the opening date for its fall season.

Fast-casual restaurant chain Qdoba Mexican Eats will open its fourth Ann Arbor area location at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Organizers of the Taste of Ann Arbor announced it has been canceled this year.

Ann Arbor-based Oxford Companies lists some of its favorite spots on Ann Arbor's up-and-coming Southside.

Ann Arbor-based Oxford Companies lists some of its favorite spots on Ann Arbor's up-and-coming Southside.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

After rounds of nominations and voting, we tallied up the votes and have your winners of A4's first Top 10 eateries contest.

Father’s Day is Sunday. Support Ann Arbor businesses while showing the person you call “dad” why they’re the best.

Take a trip back in time as two authors present a lecture on Ann Arbor's iconic restaurants over the years.

It’s decision time.

See which Ann Arbor restaurants OpenTable users have rated "Exceptional."

Zingerman's Community of Businesses has announced multiple job openings.

ANN ARBOR – Jet’s Pizza is hoping to disrupt the industry with its new text-to-order technology. The pizza company has partnered with Ann Arbor-based startup Ordr AI to make text orders for customers a reality. More than 75% of stores are currently operating the technology and more than 1 million text orders have been placed since its launch. Jet’s Pizza is now offering 20% off pizzas to customers to text in their orders. “We teamed up, we hustled, we innovated, and we made something great,” John Jetts, President of Jet’s Pizza said in a statement.

ANN ARBOR – What do you get when you blend American comfort food with authentic Korean cuisine? A one-of-a-kind pop-up at Miss Kim -- and it’s happening weekly. Lyttle’s signature candied bacon and BBQ tots recur alongside Miss Kim favorites milk tea (boba optional) and ginger plum soda. Read: LaLa’s pop-up diner opens in Ann ArborAdWatch Kim and Lyttle discuss this week’s menu in the post below:To see what’s on the menu this weekend and to place an order, click here. Miss Kim is at 415 N. 5th Ave. For more information, visit www.misskimannarbor.com.

ANN ARBOR – Sure signs of spring in town include an increase in doodles from chalk artist David Zinn, cyclists on Huron River Drive, tulips sprouting from the ground and, of course, the opening of Blank Slate Creamery for the season. Blank Slate opened its walk-up window on Wednesday serving up scoops of its handcrafted ice cream, sundaes, floats, baked goods and more. New flavors include Chocolate Covered Strawberry and Brandy Old Fashioned -- a creamy brandy base with orange, bitters and maraschino cherries blended throughout. 🥳 come enjoy this beautiful weather and get some deliciously creamy ice cream! To place an order and see everything Blank Slate has to offer, click here.

ANN ARBOR – Throughout the month of January, visits to local restaurants for outdoor dining or curbside pick up can earn you a chance to win prizes. How it works:Download the getDowntown Commute Central app from the App Store or Google Play, or sign up via getDowntown’s website. Win badges and prizes based on participationUsers who earn 40 points a week will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. The challenge is sponsored by ShowYourLoveA2, an initiative by the downtown area associations to bolster support for local restaurants and shops. Shopping at local businesses can also earn you points and prizes.

ANN ARBOR – For local student Nemo Tsai, 2020 was as normal a year as could be until a casting agent from Food Network reached out to him on Instagram to audition for Season 9 of “Kids Baking Championship.”Nemo’s family has owned Japanese-American fusion restaurant Godaiko and Tsai Grocery in southwest Ann Arbor for more than 25 years. Raised in the kitchen, Nemo was making sushi rolls before he was five years old, and recently took up baking after watching videos on YouTube. “This was the first season that parents get onto the show and react,” said Nemo. ET on Food Network with a double episode. Aside from the title of Kids Baking Champion, the winner of the Kids Baking Championship will take home a grand prize of $25,000 and will get a spot in Food Network Magazine.

Open 24/7, Waffle House is also an affordable dining option for high school and college students. “I went from a Waffle House on every corner to coming up here and not having one in the entire state,” said Turner. Michigan Waffle House Club was born. So, what would be the ideal location for the Ann Arbor Waffle House? “Putting a Waffle House right on that corner would be the perfect spot.

It’s National Cookie Day and several shops around town are offering free and discounted cookies. Insomnia CookiesDid you say free cookies? You get a free cookie, too. FREE cookies for National Cookie Day! Every day is National Cookie Day in our book.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Bon Bon Bon has finally opened the doors to its new Ann Arbor location. The Ann Arbor location is Bon Bon Bon’s third brick-and-mortar, with sister retail locations in downtown and Midtown Detroit. “As a chocolatier who grew up halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor, I am thrilled that Bon Bon Bon has the same opportunity to fall in love and feel at home in these two totally unique and vibrant places," Clark said in a release. It’s a dream come true!”As the brand has grown over the past six years, it has been manned by The Babes Babes Babes, a staff of around 20 confectioner champions who package over 320,000 chocolates each year. Bon Bon Bon will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

ANN ARBOR – Owner of MD Bagel Fragel, Patricia Rockette, has been running her shop singlehandedly since March 20. She’s only taken four days off since the pandemic hit: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. “I work seven days a week, open to close, just so that we can pay the rent and the bills,” said Rockette. Owner Patricia Rockette and her niece Megan Jernigan in MD Bagel Fragel's new shop at 3500 Washtenaw Ave. on Jan. 24, 2020. MD Bagel Fragel is at 3500 Washtenaw Ave. and is carryout only.

“We needed to learn how to make doughnuts.”Their business, It’s a Good Day Donuts, offers new themed flavors every week. (It's a Good Day Donuts)Operating under Cottage Food Law, the couple started making doughnuts in their home in January 2020 when they realized that they (and their two children) were tired of eating practice doughnuts. It’s a Good Day Donuts also offers special orders. (It's a Good Day Donuts)Their doughnuts are meant to be a vehicle for something fun and happy, which the community has responded to. Learn more about It’s a Good Day Donuts here or through its Facebook and Instagram pages.

ANN ARBOR – Update: Knight’s Steakhouse reopened on Oct. 29 with limited hours and staff. Knight’s Steakhouse has temporarily closed both of its locations after several employees tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes after Michigan marked its highest one-day increase of 3,338 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. Gretchen Whitmer said the sharp increase of cases might mean Michigan has to “take steps backward” to curb the spread. Management announced they are working with the Washtenaw County Health Department to determine when it will be safe to reopen.

Crumbl Cookies has arrived in Ann Arbor. The Utah-based gourmet cookie company opened the doors to its Ann Arbor location, at 215 N. Maple Rd, on Thursday, Oct. 1. September 27 - October 3 • 🍰 RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE • 🥛 COOKIES & CREAM MILKSHAKE • 🎃 PUMPKIN ROLL • 🌋 MOLTEN LAVA • 🍭 CHILLED SUGAR • 🍪 MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP . 🎥: @tellthebirds Posted by Crumbl Cookies on Sunday, September 27, 2020Visitors on Friday, Oct. 2, will receive a free milk chocolate chip cookie as the location celebrates Free Cookie Day. The Ann Arbor store is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Ann Arbor is home to some of the best restaurants in Michigan, and narrowing it down to just a few is almost impossible. Posted by Jamaican Jerk Pit of Ann Arbor on Saturday, June 25, 2016693 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103(734) 332-6055Chelas authentic tacos are famous across Michigan, but thats not all it serves. Only one of Chelas two Ann Arbor locations are open currently, so be sure you head to the location on Maple Road when picking up an order. With everything on its menu coming in at under $10, Chelas is a perfect student-friendly takeout spot. 500 E William St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104(734) 929-2227Neopapalis is a local pizza spot that keeps it classic, specializing in margherita-style pizzas cooked in an 800-degree stone oven.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbor native Elizabeth Sinawe is using her mothers recipe to help Tree Town increase its cannoli consumption. Cannolis are my favorite dessert, Sinawe said stating that the BLISS business name came from the state of bliss and happiness she experiences when she has her mothers homemade cannolis. While there are some traditional flavors, Sinawe experiments with flavors based on desserts that she likes. Sinawe said that the BLISS cannoli recipe, her mothers, was used to make cannolis in the Ann Arbor Italian restaurant her parents owned around 20 years ago. Instead, Sinawe has two pick-up locations: Ann Arbor and West Bloomfield; however, she has delivered to other areas, like Detroit, Royal Oak, Dearborn, Ypsilanti and Canton.

The owner of 24th Cheesecakerie and “The Cheesecake Guy” told us just that when we spoke to him last May when he opened his first cheesecakerie in Briarwood Mall. (Sarah M. Parlette / WDIV)In addition to opening up the third 24th Cheesecakerie, Brezzell said that he will also be collaborating with local business people to add their products to his stores. Brezzell and Dent said that the Madison Heights community has already reached out online to welcome them to the area. Right now, visitors to the Madison Heights location can anticipate soft hours of noon to 7 p.m. during the week. Find 24th Cheesecakerie in Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall or at 14 N. Washington St. in Ypsilanti.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Bringing Los Angeles-inspired flavors to Ann Arbor, LA natives Steven Choi and Brian Kim opened up the Bao Boys food truck in the yard of York on July 1. Choi and Kim dont have backgrounds in the food industry but they both love food, Bao Boys co-owner Steven Choi said. The current bao menu at Bao Boys was an amalgamation of different flavors inspired by different cuisines the friends experienced in LA. Choi said that eaters should check for updated hours and times on the Bao Boys Instagram account where the food truck will make announcements. The food truck naturally acts as a barrier to separate the food-truck owners from their customers and that customers cant come in the food truck.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Refraction AI has partnered with the Produce Station in Ann Arbor to offer contactless grocery delivery with its autonomous robot. The REV-1 robot, which hit the streets of Ann Arbor in December 2019, has been delivering meals from partnering restaurants. Our expansion into grocery delivery was a no-brainer during this time when the need for contactless delivery is so strong, said Matthew Johnson-Roberson, co-founder and CEO of Refraction AI in a statement. According to the robotics startup, the REV-1 delivery robot is able to hold about six paper bags of groceries at a time. Related: WATCH: Ann Arbor food delivery robots busier than ever during COVID-19 pandemic

ANN ARBOR One of downtowns longest-running establishments, Logan Restaurant, announced that it will be closing its doors permanently after 16 years. The restaurant, owned by brothers Ryan and Thad Gillies, made the announcement on its Facebook page on Monday afternoon. We are sad to announce Logan restaurant will be closing its doors, read the post. In order to move inventory, Logan is transforming into a retail wine store for customers, with discounts for cases and half cases. The Gillies brothers opened fast casual concept Chow Asian Street Food a couple blocks from Logan in 2019.

ANN ARBOR Tom Hackett wasnt planning on getting out of the business he opened in 1978 -- until COVID-19 arrived in Michigan. For decades, people have been lining up down the street to get a taste of the delicious brunch fare and experience the cozy, family style environment Hackett worked hard to establish. My daughter was raised there and she worked as a waitress when she went to college. The way its going to happen is its going to take a long time to get back to normal. Afternoon Delight reopened on Tuesday for carry out, curbside, catering and delivery and Hackett said the adapted business is already going really well.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor Farmers Market has moved to phase two of its reopening as it eases restrictions on in-person shopping due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Now customers can pre-order items and shop on-site from vendors. For those planning on shopping at the market, several safety protocols are in place. The walkways have been transformed to one-way to reduce crowds and visitors are asked to follow physical distancing guidelines communicated by market staff or posted around the market. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is at 315 Detroit St.For more information, including where to park, click here.

ANN ARBOR Arbor Brewing Company announced on Tuesday it will be relocating its downtown brewpub to another location in Ann Arbor. The pub and eatery has been in its current location -- a historic building at 114 E Washington St. -- for 25 years. In a Facebook post, the owners reported increasing operating challenges in the downtown location even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. With the end of our lease in sight we have made the decision to move out of this location, wrote the owners. Ann Arbor is in our DNA and it is important to us to be here.

ANN ARBOR – The Jagged Fork, a popular eatery serving up everything from breakfast to salads and sandwiches, is expanding its footprint in Southeast Michigan with its newest location in Ann Arbor at 414 S. Main Street. (Meredith Bruckner)In a town peppered with breakfast and brunch spots, what makes The Jagged Fork different? It’s all made from scratch and we use the best ingredients.”From all-natural chicken to certified Angus beef, Kemsley said The Jagged Fork prides itself on delivering fresh food and hefty portion sizes. Some dishes on the Ann Arbor menu are a nod to local culture like The Big House Crepe, Maize and Blue(berry) Pancakes and the Main Street Burger. The Jagged Fork is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.