Vinology, located on Main St., in downtown Ann Arbor, is all about experience. Its a winebar that lets you ‘kick-back and relax’. Inside is gorgeous, almost what you would expect a fancy NYC winebar to be.  It is made up of many different rooms, The Wine Bar, The Bubble Room, Main Street Dining room, and the Cellar and Retail room, as well as patio seating. They have great food, and even a kids menu! In the winter they hold wine and food classes and hold Tuesday Night Taste Night.

Tomukun Noodle Bar, located on E Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, offers both dine-in and carry-out. Among their menu are different foods they dubbed ‘comfort foods’. They will soon have sake, asian beers, etc. Check out their website to print out a menu or just stop in!

“It’s good for you… any time”

You can’t help but think people got it right when you see them enjoying any of the patio seating downtown Ann Arbor comes loaded with… especially on a warm summer day!  Best known for their breakfast and lunch only menu, Afternoon Delight is located on the corner of N. 5th St. and Liberty right in downtown.

Cafe Felix, is a restuarant located in the heart of downtown- perfect for any meal or a late night. You can skim their brunch menu for a late morning omelet run, or enjoy delicious crepes. For dinner you can pair a cheese ravioli with a select chef salad, and treat yourself to a Red Lotus martini.

Established in 1997, Cafe Felix,  is a wonderful European flavored coffee house that has a great outdoor seating area that is perfect for enjoying a summer evening with friends!

The Quarter Bistro & Tavern is located on Maple Rd just off Stadium in Ann Arbor. It has 3 different banquet rooms: The Red Room, seating up to 40 guests, The Sun Room is slightly bigger at 50 guests, or a smaller scaled meeting area in the Chef’s Quarters. If you’re heading in for lunch or dinner with family and friends you have a selection of sandwiches, salads, and unique entrees, like the Potato Cakes w/ Lentils, Bronzed Catfish w/ Red Beans & Rice, Vegetable Muffuletta. Prices are actually pretty reasonable, too! During dinner enjoy a glass or bottle of white, red, or sparkling wines (or a chocolate martini!). Afterward, melt over a slice of Chocolate Volcano Cake. And remember, Wednesday is half off wine night & Friday sets the mood with a live DJ.

…Ann Arbor’s Desi Dhaba

Right next door to the Fleetwood Diner on S. Ashley sits Eastern Flame. Offering up a fantastic taste of Indian & Mediterranean food, indoor and outdoor seating, a variety of flavored hookah’s, & free wi-fi. They also provide along with dine-in, delivery and take-out. You can order online or view a menu to look ahead of time!

Perfect for a late dinner or a night out is Rush Street. Located at 314 Main Street on the restaurant row of downtown Ann Arbor right next door to Melange Bistro. Rush street offers a DJ, happy hour, and full bar for dressy nights out with a group of friends. Not a place for the youngsters though, so book a sitter!

The weather’s getting gorgeous so it’s time to grab seating on the patio and enjoy your drinks outdoors! Up and down Main Street and throughout Downtown Ann Arbor, you will find patio seating for cafes, restaurants, and pubs. One favorite you’ll find down Main St. is Melange Bistro at 314 Main, an upscale dining & lounge offering tasty martini’s and a weekend DJ.

On one side of Melange you have Rush Street, and on the other is Connor O’Neills Irish Pub, head over Sundays for karaoke or Wednesdays for Music Trivia! Explore the website for more event info, view a drink menu, or book a banquet room.

Carillon Chocolates, formerly the Chocolate House of Ann Arbor, is fairly new to Ann Arbor, but offers a classic touch. Next door to Prickly Pear with an outdoor patio, you can sit with an ice cream or expresso or go inside and sample a variety of different handmade chocolates, pastries, and cakes. The shop offers gift baskets and certificates for those loved ones and special occasions.

Kerrytown Market & Shops

Named after the Irish town that the founders called home, Kerrytown was originally made up of 3 main buildings in the late 1800’s used for a trade site. Those 3 historic buildings still remain & make up part of the original Village of Ann Arbor. Special care has been used to keep these historic buildings as special as they always were.

The unique shops really add a variety to the downtown area. There’s french, seafood, and japanese dining, a quick lunch stop counter, hair studio, kids stores, Sweetwaters coffee and tea shop, stationary store, home goods store, spice merchant, meat and produce shop, FOUND- a vintage shop, a wine store, a jewelry shop, and adult clothing stores with international items. Also at the Kerrytown tower is meetings and tours