Washtenaw
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The Best BBQ in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor is not a BBQ town. But between Chelsea, South State Street, and Packard, there's more smoked meat worth knowing about than most people realize.
Best BBQ in Ann Arbor: from Smokehouse 52 in Chelsea to Zingerman's Roadhouse pit ribs to Biercamp's smoked meats and Ricewood's brisket bowls, Washtenaw County has a BBQ scene worth navigating.
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.
The Best Bakeries in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
Five places where the bread is real, the pastry case matters, and someone showed up before dawn to make it happen.
A guide to the best bakeries in Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Chelsea. Sourdough, croissants, bagels, and the ovens behind them.
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.
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.
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.
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.