The best time of the year for foodies, Ann Arbor Restaurant Week is officially kicks off this Sunday, January 17, and runs until Friday, January 22. This is your best chance to try out what the best kitchens in town have to offer for a low fixed price – $15 for lunch or $28 for a three course dinner, with many restaurants offering 2 for 1 pricing.
With so many options to choose from (a full list of participating restaurants can be found on the Restaurant Week website) it can be hard to narrow down the selections down to a few amazing meals this week. Here are five of the the options that caught our eye – although by all means check out the guide and decide for yourself!
Lunch for 2: $15
Silvio’s Organic Pizza
715 N. University Ave.
734-214-6666 | www.silviosorganicpizza.com
FIRST COURSE
Salad to share
Arugula
Arugula, tomatoes, prosciutto & Romano cheese dressed with oil & vinegar
​Insalata dell’Orto
Mixed lettuce, olives, tomatoes, artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, carrots & our handmade Italian dressing
OR
Taleggio e pere Semi-soft cheese, mild with a unusual fruity tang & pears
OR
Soup of the day for each
SECOND COURSE
Slice of the day each (available at front counter)
OR
One small calzone each
Salamino Sauce, mozzarella & pepperoni
Melanzane Sauce, mozzarella & eggplant
Prosciutto Ham, mushrooms & mozzarella
OR
Pasta Trio to share
Gnocchi with butter/sage
Lasagna meat or vegetarian
​Fettuccini marinara or Bolognese
THIRD COURSE
Dessert Platter to share
Gratzi
326 S. Main St.
734-663-6387 | www.gratzirestaurant.com
FIRST COURSE
Prime Beef Meatballs – USDA Prime beef, tomato-basil sauce, Grana Padano
Tuna Bruschetta – sushi grade Yellowfin tuna, basil aioli, grilled Italian bread
Crispy Ravioli – fried goat cheese filled ravioli, basil pesto, roasted red & yellow peppers
Shaved Brussels Sprouts – avocado, pine nuts, toasted breadcrumbs, lemon-anchovy vinaigrette
​Insalata Mista –mixed greens, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, white balsamic vinaigrette
SECOND COURSE
Butternut Squash Risotto – fresh ricotta, Swiss chard, pistachio, chile oil
Gnocchi Norciana – spicy Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms, creamy tomato-basil sauce
​Pollo Marsala – sauteed breast of chicken, porcini mushrooms, pancetta, onions, marsala wine sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, asparagus
Salmon – grilled North Atlantic salmon, gnocchi, spinach, tomatoes, garlic cream
Milanese – pan-fried chicken breast, heirloom cherry tomatoes, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Dinner for 2: $28
Carlyle Grill
3660 Jackson Rd.
734-213-9800 | www.carlylegrill.com
SALAD COURSE
Sm Carlyle Salad
Sm Caesar Salad
ENTREES
Cedar Plank Salmon – Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Mixed Greens, Lemon-Herb Marinade, Chili Aioli
Short Rib Risotto – Seasonal Mushrooms, Baby Spinach
Maple Glazed Roasted Pork Tenderloin – Made with Blis Bourbon Maple Syrup, Tri-Color Carrots, Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Chicken and GnocchiI – Rotisserie Cooked Chicken, Tomato Confit, Parsley Gnudi, Sautéed Spinach
DESSERT
1/2 Piece Carrot Cake
Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake
Grange Kitchen & Bar
118 W. Liberty St.
734-995-2107 | www.grangekitchenandbar.com
FIRST COURSE
Farmer’s cheese and scallion pierogi, horseradish cream
Chorizo, dates, blue cheese
Chicken and Michigan shrimp dumplings
SECOND COURSE
Local hoop house lettuces, roasted root veg, mustard seed vinaigrette
Potato beer cheese soup
ENTREE
Beer braised chicken, smoked spicy chicken sausage, wilted kale
Grilled lake trout, roasted cauliflower, brown butter, pickled scapes
Pork schnitzel, sweet and sour cabbage, braised potatoes
​Parisienne style gnocchi, roasted squash, brown butter-mushroom sauce, sage
Old Carolina Barbeque
980 W. Eisenhower Blvd.
734-389-7100 | www.oldcarolina.com
Smoked Meat Sampler For Two
samplers include ribs, pulled chicken, turkey, brisket, and pulled pork
Four sides to accompany the sampler
Boardwalk Bites to share
Michigan Beer Special: $3.00 pints of all Michigan craft beers
