12 Essential Ann Arbor Restaurants, Fall 2019 #DetroitFood

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Must-visit classic and contemporary dining destinations in Tree Town

As a college town, Ann Arbor attracts students and visitors from around the world. Many of them like the place so much they extend their stay — sometimes for decades. Mix them in with a healthy dose of counterculture dating back to the 1960s and Midwestern small-town sensibilities and the result is a diverse blend of tradition, global outlook, and an eye towards the future. Ann Arbor’s restaurant scene is an eclectic mix of restaurants that reflects that diversity.

There's no shortage of the usual college town standbys — pub food, pizza, burgers — and many are excellent (a couple are listed here). This map features restaurants special to the area around Ann Arbor including Ypsilanti. Spots included in this guide must have been open at least six months. For more recent additions to the area, check out the Ann Arbor heatmap.

Ricewood now joins the list as the former food truck has found a year-round home in York. Also making its first appearance on this list is the Last Word, the speakeasy known for its classic and modern cocktails.

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