Blue LLama Jazz Club, The Earle, Paesano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, and Weber’s Restaurant have each received a gold star.

The awards are given to recognize extraordinary talent in the food and restaurant industry.

Some restaurants will even have specials themed around Ann Arbor’s bicentennial birthday happening this year.

Our A4 team took a look back at all of the articles we’ve written this year and found the 10 that readers spent the most time with.

Located at 304 S. Ashley St., the townie favorite has been slinging customizable burgers since 1953.

Each of the four Ann Arbor restaurants has been recognized for the quality of its wine service by the international wine magazine.

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of June, select area eateries will be serving up dishes and wine pairings during A2SF Tastings

The new menu consists of Slurping Turtle’s much-loved ramen, sushi, duck fat fried chicken, bao, stir fry, desserts and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

Starting May 5, several roads will be closed downtown so that diners and shoppers can stroll the streets.

On Thursday, March 3, the Ohio-based company plans to open the doors to its 401 East Liberty St. location at 11 a.m.

Running from Feb.20-25, eateries participating in the event will have special menus for two, chef demonstrations, family meals to-go and lunch specials.

Here's where you can ring in the new year around Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor restaurants and businesses are ready to make sure you get turkey on the table along with sides and dessert.

The Liberty Street location sells a range of items including specialty cupcakes and Blakes Farms cider mill and doughnuts.

In a statement posted to the restaurant’s Facebook page, owner Brandon Johns said that he was sad and bummed about the closing.

In celebration of International Coffee Day, we’re making a list of the latest cafes waking up the Tree Town caffeine scene.

With the Top 10 released earlier this month, we took another look at the numbers to see which eateries are fan favorites based on category.

During the first week of June, community members can try locally sourced and plant-based dishes while learning about sustainable business practices during the inaugural Ann Arbor Green Fare.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Starting Thursday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will close to cars allowing for more outdoor dining and shopping during the spring and summer. The Downtown Ann Arbor Pedestrian Mall will provide additional space facilitating safer physical distancing practices as community members visit businesses and restaurants. The closures will run from Thursday, April 1 to August 30. This year, some streets will be closed every day of the week while other closures will only take place from 4 p.m. on Thursdays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. Here’s which streets will close:Week-long closures:Washington Street from Ashley Street to Main StreetMaynard Street on the east side or northbound portion between Liberty to William streetsThursdays at 4 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.:Main Street between William to Washington streetsEast Liberty Street from Ashley Street to Fourth AvenueLiberty Street between Maynard to State streetsState Street from Washington Street to William StreetDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, similar street closures first took place in the summer of 2020.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In case you needed an excuse to stop by your favorite pizza place, it’s National Pizza Week! To celebrate (because why wouldn’t you) we’ve put together a list of seven Ann Arbor eateries that are slinging slices and whole pies. COTTAGE INNHaving gotten its start in Tree Town in 1945, Cottage Inn has grown into a huge franchise with locations around Ann Arbor and Michigan. Bigalora is on Tree Town’s south side at 3050 Washtenaw Ave.PIZZA BOB’SWhile the historic Ann Arbor eatery is known for its Chipatis, it also serves pizza. Pizza Bob’s is at 800 S. State St.Read: Historic Pizza Bob’s in Ann Arbor will move to new location

The Boro opened up its takeout cafe concept on Dec. 21, 2020 in the Village of Dixboro. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Pick up baked goods for breakfast or pizza for lunch at SavCo Hospitality’s latest concept, The Boro To Go. Read: SavCo Hospitality to open new dining experience right outside Ann ArborDixboro House is part of SavCo Hospitality's larger, multi-concept The Dixboro Project. Reception of the to-go cafe experience, which opened on Dec. 21, 2020, has been very positive, according to Farah. Those who know SavCo Hospitality from The Boro’s downtown Ann Arbor sister restaurants can visit between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With dine-in options off the menu right now, Ann Arbor eateries and small businesses are getting creative. While some are offering patio seating and heat lamps, others have upped their outdoor dining game with greenhouses and igloos. Here are 5 businesses where you can eat outside (but still feel cozy):Black Diesel CoffeeLooking to have coffee with someone in your pod? Black PearlLocated at 302 S. Main St., Black Pearl has set up small mini-greenhouses on its patio space for diners. Along with heat lamps, the small Ann Arbor meadery has set up greenhouses on its patio.

Comfort food has become a go-to this year but what if you’re looking for something a tad bit more upscale? A new Ann Arbor restaurant is putting a twist on some of your favorite classic dishes while offering cocktails and holiday dinners to-go. Host, Jason Carr chatted with Allie Lyttle, Executive Chef of La La’s in Ann Arbor about everything they offer. The Ann Arbor restaurant also wants to help you during the holidays with their Christmas to-go dishes. Watch the video to learn more about LaLa’s in Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. This fall, hungry eaters visiting the Kerrytown district in downtown Ann Arbor will notice a change. Eat Catering and Carry-out, a Packard Street eatery, will be taking over the spot left vacant by The Lunch Room Diner & Canteen in Kerrytown Market & Shops. The eatery will also offer brunch in addition to menu items similar to its Packard location offerings. Eat will keep its carry-out location on Packard Street. The Kerrytown location will give us the opportunity to reach a wider audience and eventually transition into a full service restaurant. Like what youre reading?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Looking to enjoy a drink from your favorite Ann Arbor bar or restaurant at home? Gretchen Whitmer signed a bar and restaurant relief package giving Michigan bars and restaurants the green light to sell cocktails or mixed drinks to-go and via delivery. Through the bill, drinks can also be delivered but identification to verify age must be shown upon delivery. Ann Arbor bars and restaurants wasted no time getting creative and packaging drinks to-go. Many restaurants are also offering beer and wine to-go, along with various types of food.

From meal deals at Ann Arbor restaurants to virtual parades, weve found four ways to celebrate from home. Check these out:Virtual Jaycees ParadeFrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Ann Arbor Jaycees will hold a virtual parade in lieu of its annual in-person parade through downtown Ann Arbor. Ypsilanti will also host a virtual parade and flag ceremony from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Facebook. Many Ann Arbor restaurants are open all weekend, or have modified hours, and are serving takeout options with delivery or curbside service. Visit one of Ann Arbors 163 parks or the Ann Arbor Skatepark.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. From May 29 to 31, the annual Taste of Ann Arbor event this year will be held digitally and in kitchens all around Ann Arbor. Main Street Area Association has moved the celebration of eating and Ann Arbor eateries online with creative contests and restaurant specials. Local foodies are also called to re-create their favorite dish from a downtown Ann Arbor restaurant and post their photos. Although the event is virtual, Ann Arbor eateries are offering real-life deals and curbside specials during the weekend. Find all of the Taste of Ann Arbor deals and curbside menus here.