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Washtenaw

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Guide

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.

March 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Guide

Where to Eat with Kids in Washtenaw County

Twelve restaurants across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dexter, and Chelsea where children are welcome and the food is still good.

Finding restaurants that work for kids without boring the adults is harder than it should be. Twelve spots across Washtenaw County that thread the needle.

January 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Guide

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.

November 24, 2025 · 6 min read
Guide

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.

September 1, 2025 · 6 min read
Opinion

Detroit Is 45 Minutes Away. That's Not an Excuse. It's an Invitation.

An Ann Arbor food writer on why Washtenaw County diners who ignore Detroit are cheating themselves out of the best meals in the region.

Washtenaw County has great restaurants. Detroit has a different kind of great. An argument for making the drive east.

June 26, 2025 · 7 min read