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11 New Restaurants and Bars to Check Out in Ann Arbor

From brisket rice bowls, wings, and shrimp tacos, here are some of Ann Arbor’s latest new restaurants

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The Ann Arbor restaurant scene is still as vibrant as ever, so why not try someplace new?

It’s been a busy year as several new spots have opened all over Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Two very unique settings are have opened - Venue is a multi-use concept with four different menus and 1923 slings tacos in a converted double decker bus. Be sure to catch some live music and vegan bar food at North Star and grab a cup of joe from feel-good coffee shop Bitty & Beau’s. Ypsilanti’s C. King & Co is serving up some signature Neapolitan pizza in a gorgeously renovated historic building.

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Ricewood on Maple

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Ever since its humble food truck beginnings, Ricewood’s been a local favorite for its Chamorro-style rice bowls that often sell out quickly. Now with a second location and expanded capacity, fans and newcomers have more opportunities to enjoy some of the best barbecue in Michigan.

John Reyes

Detroit Wing Company

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The regional chain’s first Ann Arbor outlet is now open for carryout and delivery in the Uptown complex on the city’s south side. This spot feature traditional, boneless, and plant-based chicken with 20 different sauces, all made in-house. A wide variety of sides and desserts round out the menu.

John Reyes

Tucked away at the back of a parking lot just outside of downtown Ann Arbor stands 1923, a food truck fashioned from a converted double decker bus straight from London.  Don’t expect English pub food as 1923 serves up a variety of tacos with flavors from around the globe like Caribbean jerk chicken, falafel, and Korean kalbi.  

Evergreen Downtown

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Evergreen has had a devoted following at their north side location for 30 years and recently opened a new spot downtown. Their Sichuan-style dry pots are served in a generously-sized wok and are a must-have for fans of spicy stir fries. 

Spicy Dry Pot with Chicken
John Reyes

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

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Ann Arbor prides itself on its acceptance and inclusion of people from all walks of life, which makes it a perfect spot for Bitty and Beau’s. Like all of their other national locations, this Main Street coffee shop gives job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

John Reyes

North Star Lounge

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Ann Arbor’s newest live music venue is a cozy spot to catch an array musicians — from jazz to bluegrass and everything in — and is as eclectic as the town itself. While there, check out North Star’s all-vegan food menu featuring snacks like calzones and barbecue sliders. 

John Reyes

Condado Tacos

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Despite the intense college sports rivalry, people have flocked to this modern taco outlet that hails from Columbus, Ohio. Tacos featuring both traditional and novel ingredients are on the menu along with a line of signature margaritas. The Baja shrimp tacos and Mexican street corn are can’t-miss items.

John Reyes

Plate Sushi & Chicken

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Fried chicken is a strong contender against pop music as the most popular import from Korea and it’s no wonder — the combination of the double-fried exterior with spicy sauce and the juicy interior is beyond delicious. This humble spot serves generous portions of chicken as well as sushi, udon, and rice bowls that are tasty as well as budget-friendly. 

Venue by 4M

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This ambitious concept features co-working and event spaces as well as an airy dining room and bar. Chef Thad Gilles, formerly of recently shuttered fine dining restaurant Logan, designed four different food menus from which to choose — French brasserie, pasta, pizza, and Oaxacan street food. 

The Porchetta Roast at Venue
John Reyes

Monty's Public House

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A little bit of England to Ann Arbor’s South Packard corridor. Pub favorites like fish and chips join comfort food items from this side of the pond in a cozy space — complete with a basement arcade — that is sure to become a local neighborhood hangout.  Perhaps “neighbourhood” would be more appropriate. 

C.King & Co. Cafe

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Head over to downtown Ypsilanti for C. King & Co’s modern takes on salads and and Neapolitan-style pizzas. The pizzas aren’t the only thing that’s updated as this historic building dating back to 1858 was freshly renovated for the first time in over 100 years. 

John Reyes

Ricewood on Maple

Ever since its humble food truck beginnings, Ricewood’s been a local favorite for its Chamorro-style rice bowls that often sell out quickly. Now with a second location and expanded capacity, fans and newcomers have more opportunities to enjoy some of the best barbecue in Michigan.

John Reyes

Detroit Wing Company

The regional chain’s first Ann Arbor outlet is now open for carryout and delivery in the Uptown complex on the city’s south side. This spot feature traditional, boneless, and plant-based chicken with 20 different sauces, all made in-house. A wide variety of sides and desserts round out the menu.

John Reyes

1923

Tucked away at the back of a parking lot just outside of downtown Ann Arbor stands 1923, a food truck fashioned from a converted double decker bus straight from London.  Don’t expect English pub food as 1923 serves up a variety of tacos with flavors from around the globe like Caribbean jerk chicken, falafel, and Korean kalbi.  

Evergreen Downtown

Evergreen has had a devoted following at their north side location for 30 years and recently opened a new spot downtown. Their Sichuan-style dry pots are served in a generously-sized wok and are a must-have for fans of spicy stir fries. 

Spicy Dry Pot with Chicken
John Reyes

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

Ann Arbor prides itself on its acceptance and inclusion of people from all walks of life, which makes it a perfect spot for Bitty and Beau’s. Like all of their other national locations, this Main Street coffee shop gives job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

John Reyes

North Star Lounge

Ann Arbor’s newest live music venue is a cozy spot to catch an array musicians — from jazz to bluegrass and everything in — and is as eclectic as the town itself. While there, check out North Star’s all-vegan food menu featuring snacks like calzones and barbecue sliders. 

John Reyes

Condado Tacos

Despite the intense college sports rivalry, people have flocked to this modern taco outlet that hails from Columbus, Ohio. Tacos featuring both traditional and novel ingredients are on the menu along with a line of signature margaritas. The Baja shrimp tacos and Mexican street corn are can’t-miss items.

John Reyes

Plate Sushi & Chicken

Fried chicken is a strong contender against pop music as the most popular import from Korea and it’s no wonder — the combination of the double-fried exterior with spicy sauce and the juicy interior is beyond delicious. This humble spot serves generous portions of chicken as well as sushi, udon, and rice bowls that are tasty as well as budget-friendly. 

Venue by 4M

This ambitious concept features co-working and event spaces as well as an airy dining room and bar. Chef Thad Gilles, formerly of recently shuttered fine dining restaurant Logan, designed four different food menus from which to choose — French brasserie, pasta, pizza, and Oaxacan street food. 

The Porchetta Roast at Venue
John Reyes

Monty's Public House

A little bit of England to Ann Arbor’s South Packard corridor. Pub favorites like fish and chips join comfort food items from this side of the pond in a cozy space — complete with a basement arcade — that is sure to become a local neighborhood hangout.  Perhaps “neighbourhood” would be more appropriate. 

C.King & Co. Cafe

Head over to downtown Ypsilanti for C. King & Co’s modern takes on salads and and Neapolitan-style pizzas. The pizzas aren’t the only thing that’s updated as this historic building dating back to 1858 was freshly renovated for the first time in over 100 years. 

John Reyes

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