Outdoor festival on Main Street with food from restaurants in the Ann Arbor area, mainly those from downtown. The event is free, but tickets for food tastes can be purchased at the event for $.50 each.
The 2010 event will take place on Sunday, June 6 from 11am to 5pm. More information about the 2010 event from the Main Street Area Association website: http://mainstreetannarbor.org/2010/03/taste-of-ann-arbor-sunday-june-6th-11-to-5pm/
2011
- http://mispymag.com/2011/05/taste-of-ann-arbor/
- http://mainstreetannarbor.org/2010/03/taste-of-ann-arbor-sunday-june-6th-11-to-5pm/
Participants
- Arbor Brewing Company
- Argiero's
- BD's Mongolian Barbecue
- Bar Louie
- Black Pearl
- Blue Nile
- Blue Tractor
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Busch's
- Cafe Felix
- Cafe Japon
- Carlyle Grill
- Carson's American Bistro
- Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub
- Cupcake Station
- Flattop Grill
- Gratzi
- Grizzly Peak
- J & I Concessions
- Jamaican Jerk Pit
- Jazzy Veggie
- Jimma's BBQ
- La Dolce Vita
- Mahek Indian Cuisine
- Marnee Thai
- Mediterrano
- Melange
- Miki Japanese Restaurant
- Palio
- Parthenon
- Real Seafood Company
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
- Sabor Latino
- Schakolad
- Shalimar
- Silvio's Organic Pizza
- The Earle
- The Melting Pot
- Vinology
- Whole Foods Market
2010 participants
2010 participating restaurants (as of April 12, 2010):
- Arbor Brewing Company
- The Black Pearl
- Blue Nile
- Blue Tractor
- Busch's
- Café Habana
- Carson's American Bistro
- Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub
- Cupcake Station
- Gratzi
- La Dolce Vita
- The Melting Pot
- Miki Japanese Restaurant
- Parthenon
- Real Seafood Company
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
- Sabor Latino
- Shalimar
2009 participants
More information about the May 31, 2009 event from the Main Street Area Association website: http://mainstreetannarbor.org/2009/04/taste-of-ann-arbor-may-31-2009/
2009 participating restaurants:
- Arbor Brewing Company– Beef Taco, Bean Burger Taco, Homemade Salsa and Chips, Homemade Black Bean Dip and Chips, Beer
- bd’s Mongolian BBQ- Kung Pao Beef, Fire Crackle Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Chicken,
- Blue Nile– One Meet & Two Vegetable, One Meat & One Vegetable, Three Vegetable, Two Vegetable, Ice Tea
- Blue Tractor– Baby Back Ribs, Carolina Pulled Pork, Baby Burgers, Fried Doughnut Bread Pudding
- Buffalo Wild Wings– Boneless Wing, Ice Cream, Bottle of Sauce
- Café Felix
- Café Habana– Ropa Veija and Rice, Cuban Sandwich, Vegetable Cuban Sandwich, Tres Leches
- Carson’s American Bistro– Carson’s Cuban, Watermelon Soup, Coconut Cheesecake
- Conor O'Neill's
- Eastern Flame– Vegetable Samosa, Falafal Sandwich, Tandori Roll, Palak Panir
- Gratzi– Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich, Caprese Salad
- Grizzly Peak– Soft Pretzel with Cheese Fondue, Turkey Meatball Slider, Black and Tan Brownie
- Jimma's BBQ– Smoked Wings, Pulled Pork and Coleslaw and Baked Beans, Rib Tips
- La Dolce Vita– Mini Melt Cake with Raspberry Mousse, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
- Melange– Chicken Satay, Mini Crabcakes
- Palio– Fried Ravioli, Chocolate Pralines
- Parthenon– Gyros, Spinach Pie, Tyro Pita, Baklava
- The Real Seafood– Swordfish Kabob, Gazpacho Soup, Shrimp Cocktail
- Relax Station
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate– Caramel Apples, Ice Cream, Frozen Chocolate Dipped Banana, Rocky Pop Caramel Corn
- Schakolad
- Shalimar– Vegetable Samosa, Aloo Tikki Chana, Angara Chicken, Chicken Resami Kebob
- Stucchi's– Assorted Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet
- The Cupcake Station– Mini Cup Cakes
- Tios– Wet Burrito, Fried Cheesecake, Taco Salad, Guacamole and Chips
2009 Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage – Main & Liberty
11:30am -1:00pm Tumbao Salsa-7 piece hot salsa band for dancing, with Armando Vega on lead vocals, Javier Barrios on timbales/chorus, Kerry Lundquist on keys, Paul VornHagen (bandleader) on sax/flute, Bob Mojica on trumpet, Pat Prouty on Bass and Greco Freeman on bongos/chorus playing the songs of Ruben Blades, Pancho Sanchez, Tito Puente and others.
1:25pm-2:55pm Dave Sharp Quartet- funk jazz
3:00pm-Judges Choices
3:30pm-5:00pm Chef Chris and the Rump Shakers- Raucous blues led by BBQ Chef Chris
Liberty Street Kid’s Area
11:30am – 4:00pm Colors The Clown - Magic, Animals and Balloons!
William Street Stage
12, 2 & 4pm II-V-I Orchestra – Big Band swing led by David Swain, with guest vocalists TBA
1 & 3pm The Gel-Caps – Close harmony Doo-Wop
2008 participants
- Ann Arbor Biscuit Company - pet treats
- Arbor Brewing Company - beer
- BD's Mongolian Barbecue
- The Blue Nile Restaurant - Ethiopian
- Buffalo Wild Wings -
- Busch's - hot dogs
- Cafe Felix
- Cafe Habana - Cuban
- Carsons American Bistro
- Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub
- The Earle Restaurant -
- Eastern Flame - vegetable samosa; falafel sandwich; lamb gyros; chicken tandori with rice
- Gratzi Restaurant
- Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
- J & I Concessions - fruit smoothies; lemonade
- La Dolce Vita
- Mediterrano
- Melange Bistro
- Palio
- Real Seafood Company
- Schakolad Chocolate Factory
- Shalimar Restaurant - vegetable samosa; aloo tikki chana; chicken tikka
- Stucchi's Ice Cream
- Tios - fried cheesecakes; taco salad; chips and guacamole; wet burrito
- Vinology - salmon with asparagus relish; pots de creme; chorizo with dates and blue cheese
2006 participants
Participating restaurants in 2006 included:
- Arbor Brewing Company
- BD's Mongolian Barbeque
- Blue Nile
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Busch's Valu Land
- Cafe Du Jour
- Carlyle Bar and Grill
- Carson's American Bistro
- CJ's Cookie Jar
- Conor O'Neill's Irish pub
- DiBella's Old-Fashioned Subs
- Domino's Pizza
- The Earle
- Fresh Fruit Drinks
- The Full Moon
- Gandy Dancer
- Gratzi
- Grizzly Peak Brewing Co
- Ice Scapes Italian Ices
- Jamaican Jerk Pit
- Khana Khazana
- La Dolce Vita
- MarketPlace Grill
- Mediterrano
- Palio
- Parthenon
- Pepperz
- Real Seafood Company
- Rush Street
- Shalimar Restaurant
- Schakolad Chocolate Factory
- Smokehouse Blues
- Stucchi's
- The Original Cottage Inn
- Tios
- Weber's Restaurant
- Zenaida Chocolate Lounge