The Panos family owns a number of restaurants in the area.

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(Nick) Panos’ ties to the Ann Arbor restaurant scene run deep: He owns Smokehouse Blues on Washtenaw and formerly owned Zydeco downtown and the Brown Jug near campus. His mother, Helen, owns Village Kitchen on the west side of town. His aunt Gina Pantely runs the Broken Egg on North Main. And his father, Demos, has the Chelsea Grill.

Nick's Original House of Pancakes recently opened on Lohr Circle, in the building formerly occupied by Bob’s Big Boy. Offering a variety of griddle plates, omelets, breakfast and sandwiches, Nick’s kitchen provided inconsistent quality that left me disappointed. Full Review