La Roja, Jolly Pumpkin An artisan Sour Ale: tasty, sour (of course), with apple and cherry notes and an oakiness to it, lightly carbonated with hints of lemon, this complex brew goes down with ease—surprising ease for 7.2 ABV. Runner Up: Buzzsaw, Arbor Brewing Company
Fleetwood Diner 300 S. Ashley St. 734-995-5502 www.thefleetwooddiner.com Fleetwood Diner scores 3.5 stars on Yelp, but Current readers give it 5 stars all the way. The chilled-out atmosphere and upbeat service at this classic-chic diner keeps late night customers coming back for burgers, milkshakes, chili cheese fries, omelets, Greek fare, and their famous Hippie Hash (hash browns augmented with an assortment of broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, and feta.) Runner Up: Bell’s Diner
BEST New Restaurant
Mezzevino 120 E. Liberty St. 888-456-3463 www.mezzevino.com Mezzevino entered Ann Arbor’s already-vast culinary landscape with great ambition: to navigate cuisines that call the wide-reaching Mediterranean region home. Upscale with a comfort-food ease, Mezzevino promises diners a variety of flavors ranging from spiced to sweet, rich to light in a swank and modern setting. Runner Up: Knight’s Steakhouse (new location)
