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Braised Short Ribs at Logan in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Logan: An American Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Leave a Comment / North America, USA / By Amy Piper

Chef Thad Gillies, co-owner of Logan: An American Restaurant, describes the restaurant’s food style as New American Cuisine. America is a melting pot, and Logan’s menu reflects this. The chef’s French cooking techniques echo Europe, ingredients like tamarind represent Asian, and Oaxacan mole signifies Latin American. They all melt together forming New American Cuisine. Location: …

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The Verde Salad at Mani Osteria in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mani Osteria & Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Leave a Comment / North America, USA / By Amy Piper

In Italian, mani means hand made. An Italian eatery similar to a tavern is an osteria. Mani Osteria & Bar exemplifies hand made through pasta made in-house, along with the hand-made pizza crusts. They demonstrate the Italian Osteria as a gathering place through hospitality, and the local ingredients served. Small production wines complement the meals. …

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Applejack Sea Bass at the Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Gandy Dancer: Fine Dining in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery in Ann Arbor, Michigan

1 Comment / USA / By Amy Piper

In any city, there are our favorite restaurants. The ones we keep going back to until finally, we’re in a culinary rut. Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery pulled me out of that rut with a new take on BBQ and beer. Location: Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery located at 207 East Washington in Ann Arbor, …

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Honey roasted pears top the Di Pere Italian Salad

Gratzi: Northern Italian Cuisine in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Carson’s American Bistro in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Leave a Comment / North America, Uncategorized, USA / By Amy Piper

It was a crisp late summer evening, and we were looking for a relaxing place to unwind after a fast-paced day. Carson’s American Bistro fit the bill. Their west-facing patio seating made it the perfect spot to enjoy Michigan’s brilliant sunsets and one of their signature cocktails, Carson’s mule. The fire pits kept off the …

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