Food & Drink - Current Magazine

Hometown Pizza Brings Innovation and Deliciousness

Antonio Cooper

Ann Arbor has a new food competitor with the arrival of Hometown Pizza, an Adrian, Michigan-based restaurant that features fresh ingredients, arcade claw machines...

“Base Camp” Brings the Flavors and Spirit of the Himalayas to Ann Arbor

Donna Iadipaolo

Tucked into a cozy plaza in Ann Arbor, Base Camp has quietly become a culinary gem over the past year. Located at 5060 Jackson...

Water Tower Brings Artisanal Distilling to Ypsilanti

Drew Saunders

Packed bars have a certain energy – people come in and don’t seem to want to ever leave; the band is loud but in...

Haab’s Barrel House Reopens With New Vision and Old Favorites

Mary Rose Kulczak

When Haab’s Barrel House closed in 2022, many Ypsilanti locals felt the loss of this institution. After all, the previous owner, Mike Kabat, had...

A Guide to Saline: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop and Play

Elizabeth Morabito

Did you know Saline was literally named for its salt springs? French explorers in the 1700s dubbed the river “Saline” after discovering natural salt...

A Guide to Summer Festivals in Washtenaw County

Elizabeth Morabito

There’s something timeless about a summer festival. As soon as the weather warms, people everywhere seem to have the same idea: get outside, gather...

May 2025’s Biz Buzz

Mary Genson

Here’s what’s happening locally this month in Washtenaw County: openings, closings, and business updates in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Plymouth and more. Openings Chelsea Party Loft, a...

Paris Banh Mi is a solid U of M student sandwich shop

Drew Saunders

There are a number of things you need to know when opening any sort of restaurant in Ann Arbor. It is a highly competitive...

Miss Kim’s Guest Chef Series Welcomes Chef Sam Fore

Antonio Cooper

Ann Arbor’s Miss Kim’s restaurant will host the next in its guest chef series on April 29 with Sri Lankan-American Chef Sam Fore. The Miss...

Seva: A Beloved Vegetarian Haven and a Call for Community Support

Donna Iadipaolo

Some people consider Seva the epitome of an Ann Arbor institution. Starting out as a fresh and imaginative vegetarian restaurant in 1973, it was located...

A Cupcake Lover’s Dream: Molly’s Cupcakes Flavor Review

Mishal Charania

Molly’s Cupcakes has recently joined the row of restaurants and shops on downtown Ann Arbor’s East Liberty Street. The bakery and cafe brings unique...

5 Local Ann Arbor Authors of Cookbooks for Foodies

Molly Kober

Are you looking for ways to mix it up in the kitchen? Or, are you trying to impress guests with a delicious feast? We...