What’s New in Ann Arbor 

New business alert! Ann Arbor is a top destination for discovering fresh experiences and full of friendly businesses excited to invite you in. From flavorful restaurants to new must-visit favorites, help us welcome these new additions to Ann Arbor. 

Tabe 

Tabe offers exceptional Asian fusion cuisine, rare Japanese whisky, and premium sake. It’s home to Ann Arbor’s only Omakase, where the chef hand-selects each sushi creation just for you.

Tabe

  • 209 S Main St.

At Tabe, they've created a multi-level dining destination in the heart of Ann Arbor, offering a complete journey through authentic Asian cuisine. From casual dining to exclusive experiences, their three distinct floors cater to every occasion, complemented by their exceptional…

Tabe

The Vanguard, Autograph Collection & La Serre  

Now open! Ann Arbor’s only 4-star hotel, The Vanguard, welcomes you to experience the high end of A2. Reserve a table for fine dining at La Serre, the hotel’s premium French-inspired brasserie.  

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection

  • 213 Glen Ave

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection, offers today’s sophisticated and discerning travelers to Ann Arbor the opportunity to come together to converse, connect, and exchange ideas. In a nod to James Burrill Angell, credited with evolving The University of Michigan into one…

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection

Echelon Kitchen + Bar 

Modern design and sophistication shine at Echelon, serving wood-fired and vegetable forward dishes. Reserve your table and enjoy an evening downtown.

Echelon Kitchen & Bar

  • 200 S Main St.

Welcome to a culinary experience where nature’s finest meets the artistry of fire. Echelon's philosophy is simple yet profound: let the vegetables take center stage.
At the heart of their kitchen lies a roaring wood fire—a timeless technique that brings out the deepest…

Echelon Kitchen & Bar

Uplift A2 

Community space by day, LGBTQ+ bar by night! Uplift brings community together with special events from national drag performers and dance parties.  

Uplift Ann Arbor

  • 210 S. 1st Street

There's a place you always belong - Uplift! Uplift is a new queer bar in Downtown Ann Arbor proudly building community and providing fun spaces for the LGBTQ+ folks in Southeast Michigan. Enjoy their neighborhood bar atmosphere during the week, or lively club atmosphere during…

Uplift Ann Arbor

Moka & Co.  

Moka & Co. brings the robust flavors of Yemeni coffee to Ann Arbor. We recommend trying one of the many traditional beverages or go for a frozen blend on hot summer days.

Moka & Co

  • 333 S Main St

Moka & Co brings Yemeni specialty coffee to Ann Arbor. The beans are organic, terrace-grown, hand-picked, and sun dried to provide the best flavor possible. This method has been passed down for generations, connecting stories and community in every cup.

Moka & Co

Hear.say Brewing + Theater 

Laughter pairs perfectly with beer! Hear.say Brewing is an inviting brewery and taphouse hosting events like improv, sketch comedy, and live music nights.

Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

  • 2350 W Liberty St.

Crafting Community through Joy and Laughter Improv and beer!? What do they have in common? Improv has this unique way of bringing people together and building community in the most fun way possible - PLAY. The best improv performances bring together unique perspectives to…

Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

Red Lotus  

Red Lotus is a new plant-based lunch spot and passion project from Taste Kitchen chef Danny Van. For dinner, the space transforms back into Taste for a fine dining experience.

Red Lotus

  • 529 E Liberty St #206

Where Flavor Meets Compassion—Delicious Plant-Based Food Taste Kitchen chef, Danny Van, has branched out with a passion project: Red Lotus, dedicated to plant-based cuisine. Tues.–Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Mon.

Red Lotus

Black Pearl, New Expansion

Recently expanding into a larger space, the Black Pearl offers seafood specialties in a relaxed atmosphere. Look for the new illuminated sign inviting you to dine in style.

Black Pearl Ann Arbor

  • 302 S Main St

Sleek seafood venue that adopts a lounge aura with cocktails and music after 9:00 p.m. Come for dinner and stay for live entertainment. Much more than a seafood and martini bar, The Black Pearl evokes the appeal of a classy yet unpretentious boutique venue, perfect for…

Black Pearl Ann Arbor

Coming Soon  

Keep an eye out for these new additions opening soon!
 
Little Kim Ann Arbor: Award-winning Chef Ji Hye Kim of  Miss Kim, in partnership with Zingerman’s, brings fast-casual, Korean-inspired grab-and-go vegetarian cuisine.     
 
AC Hotel Ann Arbor: A new six-story hotel downtown includes 139 guestrooms, meeting spaces, bar and kitchen, suites, and an outdoor terrace. 

 
These are just a few of the new businesses opening in Ann Arbor! Start planning your trip today.

 

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