Seasonal
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Summer Berries in Washtenaw County
Strawberries in June, blueberries in July, and the farms where you pick them yourself.
A guide to summer berry season in Washtenaw County. U-pick farms, what's in season when, and which restaurants use local berries.
Michigan Strawberry Season Is Short. This Is How to Use It.
Southeast Michigan's strawberry window opens in late June and closes fast. Here's what to do before it does.
Michigan strawberries peak in late June and run through mid-July in southeast Michigan. They bear no resemblance to the California berries in the grocery store. This is where to find them and what to do with them.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market: What to Buy This Spring and Summer
Strawberries arrive in June. Asparagus is finishing. Here's what to look for now.
A practical guide to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market in May and June: what's in season, which vendors to know, and how to use a Saturday morning well.
Summer Dining in Ann Arbor
Patios, cold dishes, new openings, and the farmers market at its peak. A guide to eating well in the city this summer.
Ann Arbor eats differently in summer. The campus crowd thins out, the patios open, and the farmers market peaks. A guide to where to sit, what to order, and which new openings are worth your attention.
Where to Eat in Ann Arbor Over Memorial Day Weekend
The students have left. The patios are open. The restaurants are not booked solid for once. A short guide to making the most of it.
Memorial Day weekend 2026 lands on May 23-25. Ann Arbor empties out when the semester ends, which means empty bar stools, open patios, and reservations you can actually get. Here's where to go.
The Best Patios in Ypsilanti
Where to eat and drink outside when the weather finally cooperates. Ypsilanti has better outdoor dining than most people know.
From Sidetrack's riverfront beer garden to Bellflower's covered courtyard on Pearl Street, Ypsilanti has outdoor dining worth planning your summer around. A focused guide to the city's best patios.
Morel Season Opens. Here's What to Do With It.
Michigan is one of the best morel states in the country. The window is short. This is how to use it.
Michigan morels peak in late April and early May, usually right after the ramp season ends. This is what they are, where to find them, and what the best local kitchens do when they show up.
Ramp Season Is Here. It Won't Last.
Wild leeks have a two-week window in Michigan. Here's what to do with them while you can.
Michigan ramps peak in mid-April and disappear by May. This is what they are, where to find them, and which local restaurants are actually doing something interesting with them.
Where to Find the Food Trucks: A 2026 Season Guide
The trucks, the lots, the lunch windows. Everything you need to eat well on four wheels this spring and summer.
A practical guide to Ann Arbor's food truck season. Where the trucks park, when they're open, what to eat, and how to track the rotating lineup.
Patio Season 2026: What's New and Where to Sit
The tables are going outside. Here's what opened since our last patio guide and where to spend a warm evening.
A companion to our best patios guide, updated for 2026. New outdoor seating at JD's Stage Bistro, Calamansi, and Huna Tiki Bar, plus the perennial favorites.
Spring Eating in Washtenaw County
Morels, asparagus, and the farmers market shift. What to eat and where to find it.
A guide to eating seasonally in Washtenaw County this spring, from morel mushrooms and asparagus to the farmers market's outdoor expansion.
Holiday Dining in Washtenaw County
Thanksgiving reservations, holiday parties, and New Year's Eve. Where to celebrate and what to book now.
A guide to holiday dining in Washtenaw County. Thanksgiving dinner, holiday party venues, New Year's Eve, and catering options from November through December.
Wiard's Orchards Is Fall in Washtenaw County
At 5565 Merritt Rd, a farm that becomes a destination every September.
Wiard's Orchards at 5565 Merritt Rd in Ypsilanti runs a cider mill, corn maze, hayrides, and U-pick pumpkins every fall. The orchard store opens in early September.
Fall Eating in Washtenaw County
Cider mills, apple farms, and the restaurants that cook with what October gives them.
A guide to fall eating in Washtenaw County. Cider mills, apple farms, U-pick, and which restaurants build menus around Michigan's best harvest season.
Where to Eat on Michigan Football Game Days
The Big House holds 107,000 people. The restaurants hold fewer. Plan accordingly.
A dining guide for Michigan football game days in Ann Arbor. Where to eat before and after the game, how to avoid the crush, and which restaurants are worth a reservation.
Where to Eat During Ann Arbor Art Fair
Half a million people descend on downtown for three days in July. Here's how to eat well without losing your mind.
A dining guide for the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 16-18). Where to eat near the fair footprint, how to avoid the crowds, and which restaurants take reservations.