Thursday, April 18, 2013
Best of Ann Arbor 2013
- Terra Molengraf/Daily
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
The people of Ann Arbor have voted, and the results are in. Check out the full list for the 2013 Best of Ann Arbor.
Best Italian: Gratzi
- Terra Molengraf/Daily
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
Dressed in crisp white button-ups, black aprons and stunning red ties, waiters at Gratzi float table to table with decadent (yet simple) pasta dishes balanced on trays.
Best Coffee: Espresso Royale
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
Even though the chain got its start in California, and despite the fact that you know perfectly well that there are two more locations within walking distance, every time you go in it feels like a quaint, one-of-a-kind local business.
Best Mediterranean: Jerusalem Garden
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
Established in 1987, founder Mr. Ramlawi ran the falafel station himself, crowning himself “Lead Gardener.” He settled for nothing but greatness in every rice pudding, every chicken shawarma and every finger-lick of hummus.
Best Breakfast: Angelo's
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
Tucked away near the University’s medical campus, you’d think the restaurant would be too off the beaten path to survive — until you get a glimpse of the line in the morning, often stretching down the sidewalk.
- Katherine Pekala/Daily
Best Sushi: Sadako
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
My friends swear by the Cobra rolls, which consist of eel and shrimp nestled between avocado and cucumber. Sadako is humble in all it’s glory, which makes those $5 rolls all the more satisfying.
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
Best Burger: Blimpy Burger
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
There’s a reason Blimpy has been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Man vs. Food,” as well as named by USA Today and the Travel Channel as one of the top spots in the country to get a burger.
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
Best New Business: Insomnia Cookies
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
These cookies couldn’t be more strategically marketed — nothing satisfies the late night munchies quite like they do. And there’s no way we were going to let them stay out of business.
- KATHERINE PEKALA/Daily
Best Ice Cream/Dessert: Ben & Jerry's and Cupcake Station
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
Two dessert places so great that both had to win!
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
Best Indian Restaurant: Shalimar
BY DAILY ARTS STAFF
The waiters are kind, everything looks cozy and when all’s said and done, that’s what visiting any nice restaurant is all about: eating great, spicy food while people smile at you.
