Food & Drink - Current Magazine

Taste of Ann Arbor 2026 Made Main Street Even More Delicious Than Usual

Drew Saunders

One of the best things about Ann Arbor is the way it smells. The highly intense competition between downtown’s restaurants means that you can...

Food Poppers: June 2026

Mary Genson

Annual Lobsterfest prepares for another year Lobsterfest 2026 will take place June 17-21 from 4-10pm. for this five day event, Ashley's ships in tons of...

Italian American Traditions: Inside Luca Pastry in Ann Arbor

Donna Iadipaolo

Luca Pastry on Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor is one of two locations run by the same family. The business itself was founded in...

Eat Thai Brings Homestyle Thai Food—and Late-Night Dining—to Downtown Ann Arbor

Donna Iadipaolo

A new Thai restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor is aiming to make its mark with bold flavors, late-night hours, and a straightforward mission reflected...

Food Poppers: May 2026

Mary Genson

Water Tower Distilling Co. holds hands-on distillery tours on Saturdays at 23 North Washington St., Ypsilanti. Through this in-person tour, guests will have the...

Avalon Thrives in New Main Street Location

Donna Iadipaolo

Avalon Restaurant has settled into its new home on Main Street, right next to Pretzel Bell. Though the location has changed, the family-friendly vibe, inviting atmosphere and...

Meet the Mushroom Stronger Than Sidewalks, Banded Agaricus

Benjamin Ashpole

On some spring mornings in Ann Arbor, the strongest thing on the sidewalk isn’t concrete but a mushroom quietly jacking the pavement upward from...

Ann Arbor Wine & Spirits Festival to Have its Inaugural Launch on April 11

Drew Saunders

Local wine and spirits will be at the centerpiece of the brand new Ann Arbor Wine and Spirits Festival on April 11. Cumulus Media...

Food Poppers: April 2026

Mary Genson

Zingerman’s Delicatessen hosts tinned fish class Zingerman’s Delicatessen's Tinned Fish 101 invites curious eaters to rethink canned seafood with a guided tasting led by deli...

The Ranch Honky Tonk Brings Live Country Energy to Downtown Ann Arbor

Melissa Lee

Downtown Ann Arbor is about to get louder, livelier and a whole lot more country. Opening its doors on March 26, The Ranch Honky...

Ayse’s Cafe Offers Delicious Turkish Food in Ann Arbor

Drew Saunders

You can tell that Ayse’s Cafe is family run restaurant in the most complimentary way possible. And once you sit down, order take out,...

Beneath Main Street, an Island Escape: Inside Hunã’s Culinary Vision

Donna Iadipaolo

When Hunã opened below Echelon Kitchen and Bar in February 2026, it promised more than rum drinks and bamboo décor. It offered a transportive...