For today’s community spotlight, I’m at Dexter’s Pub to speak with the owner, Peter.
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ANN ARBOR PF CHANG’S
After a long day of shopping at Briarwood Mall or exploring Downtown, Ann Arbor and enjoying Michigan’s beautiful summer weather, I am sure you will want to end your day with a memorable dining experience! My favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor for Authentic Chinese Cuisine is PF Chang’s! located right outside of Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I was shocked at how many different small plates I could order! I was accustom to the traditional dining experience but PF Chang’s certainly changes up the pace! I order the Lettuce Wraps & The Ahi Tuna Appetizer and they are both one of a kind! PF Chang’s is committed to bringing something new to their guests tables. They want to create relationships with their customers and serve meals that are not forgotten. The new Ann Arbor restaurant opened in December of 2014 and has been a success ever since. PF Chang’s encourages their guests to to try new dishes and share the tasty flavors in a community dining style! The horse symbolizes the original forbidden city of china, which was built for China’s first emperor Qin shi huangdi. The horses were protection/security for the locals.
The Ann Arbor location is the seventh PF Chang’s to open in the state of Michigan – Wow are they expanding quickly! I am thrilled to see this company thrive due to their hard work; they deserve to be rewarded. PF Chang’s hours are Sunday – Thursday 11AM-10PM and Friday – Saturday 11AM-11PM. Happy Hour is between 3PM-7PM and is offered at the bar or patio at several of their locations. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere that invites people of all ages to come and celebrate their favorite moments with PF Chang’s! They are simply outstanding with their meal presentations. When I was there every dish that passed my eye caught my attention! Go to PF Chang’s 
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PF Chang’s is one of only a few other sit down restaurants in/near Briarwood Mall. The place is typically packed full of people during dinner hours (6-7PM) and without a reservation you may be waiting for a table! Fortunately, PF Chang’s is current with their systems and allows their guest access to book reservations via internet or telephone at anytime of the day. This gives folks the opportunity for last minute scheduling and easy reservation options!
Go check out all that PF Chang’s offers and take advantage of the day!
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Address: 720 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Phone Number: (734)- 780- 3900
Hours: Sunday- Thursday 11AM-10PM & Friday- Saturday 11AM-11PM
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Ann Arbor, MI Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner is one of those meals where many prefer to out to eat and thus leave all of the preparation, cooking, and cleaning to others. There are a few top choices in the Ann Arbor area for those who want to get out for their Thanksgiving meal this year.
Weber’s Restaurant and Boutique Hotel
- 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- (734) 769-2500
- www.webersinn.com
Weber’s is perhaps the most well known place to grab Thanksgiving dinner in the Ann Arbor area. There are various options in this classy restaurant that include choices such as traditional roast turkey, prime rib, seafood or even roasted duckling. It’s all served with traditional trimmings to complete the meal.
Gandy Dancer
- 401 Depot Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- (734) 769-0592
- http://www.muer.com/gandy-dancer/index.asp
Gandy Dancer is another Ann Arbor restaurant that is open for business on Thanksgiving. Options include traditional turkey or duck with all of the trimmings or anything else off of the varied menu that has specialties such as fish, pasta, and even vegetarian entrees.
Haab’s Restaurant
- 18 West Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- 734-483-8200
- http://www.haabsrestaurant.com/
Haab’s Restaurant is a great restaurant if you’re looking for something with a more casual feel. The Thanksgiving offering includes traditional turkey dinners, but also includes the favorites of this establishment.
Eating Out in Ann Arbor for Thanksgiving
Whether you want a fine dining experience such as Weber’s or something in between at Gandy Dancer or more laid back at Haab’s, you can put down that frozen turkey and find a great place to head out for Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Great Places to Eat at in Ann Arbor, MI
Dining in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an experience in worldly cultures. If you have a taste for something specific, chances are that any of the unique Ann Arbor neighborhoods has just what your taste buds desire. Ann Arbor is generally known for its varied cuisine with a multi-cultural flair. Restaurant dining covers the top chef gamut of Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, Spanish and good ole Saturday American menus. A taste of Ann Arbor’s delectable dining environment, includes:
Mani Osteria & Bar
- Italian
- Downtown Ann Arbor
- 341 E Liberty St
- Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Mani Osteria and Bar is a great family friendly restaurant and bar, which specializes in the best in Italian cuisine. Mahogany oak tables, with woodwork trim, as well as white linen sets the tone for this perfect family atmosphere, with dishes prepared by a top chef. Their menu features such fares as pasta, pizza, barbecue ribs, grilled sandwiches, antipasti, soup, crispy pork belly with apricot marmalade, and many specially prepared seafood dishes. While you are enjoying these amazing dishes, you might want to down a glass of Ann Arbor’s popular craft beer, old world wines, and specialty cocktails. They are open, almost daily, to delight your palate, from Tuesday – Sunday.
Jerusalem Garden
- Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Downtown Ann Arbor
- 307 S 5th Ave
- Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Don’t be fooled by the little light brown and green building in this downtown neighborhood. It resembles the many residential homes around it, however it’s the home of Jerusalem Garden, a wonderful restaurant whose menu is filled with big authentic Mediterranean tastes. The University of Michigan students love this restaurant because of its affordability, its proximity to the campus, and large portions of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Whether take-out or dine in, the Jerusalem Garden serves offerings that include hummus, grilled shish kabob, falafel patties, baklava, tabbouli, rice pilaf, mjaddara, soup and salad. The atmosphere is like the neighborhood, old world friendly, helpful, and there is plenty of parking. They welcome you daily for lunch and dinner and their catering service is fast and delicious.
Casey’s Tavern
- American
- 304 Depot St
- Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Casey’s Tavern is a great traditional beer and hamburger style bar. Casey’s is one of the many local neighborhood taverns, sprinkled throughout Ann Arbor. Located across the street from the train station, you can find Casey’s Tavern in the historic neighborhood of Depot Street. It is the neighborhood gathering spot, especially during playoff games. Their menu is the great American cuisine of steaks, beer, fries, burgers, salads, fish, deli sandwiches, vegetables, and their “blackboard specials.” Casey’s was voted Michigan’s best neighborhood tavern because of the dining experience that it provides. Casey offers menu specials for the whole family, many of which are classic foods like black bean chili with grated cheese, onions and sour cream. They are open six days a week, from 11 to 11.
Ann Arbor is a mix of the old and the new, of luxury and affordability. The communities, the people, the entertainment, and the dining experiences help to make Ann Arbor a vibrant, growing, and culturally mixed restaurant for people who believe in living life to the fullest.
Restaurant Spotlight: Seva Restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI
If you happen to stroll through the sophisticated city of Ann Arbor, you will find plenty of places that will satisfy your hunger for art, beauty, and culture. If you need to appease another type of hunger, you just might want to check out Seva Restaurant. The address is 314 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor, M.I. This is a vegetarian restaurant, but if you are a meat eater, you will still get your fill here. They have a wide array of dishes to choose from, and they only use the finest ingredients. Seva is a place where you can bring just yourself or your family because they live to please you.
The Atmosphere
Seva exudes comfort. It thrives on a friendly and peaceful atmosphere. The staff here are pleasant, helpful, and talkative. The decor is fused with art, which means you will be visually stimulated while eating here. You also have the option to bathe in the sun, while you eat outside.
The Food
When your dish arrives, you will see the creativity that Seva puts into every detail. While you wait for you meal, they have appetizers that will tease you. You could try their popular General Tso’s Cauliflower dish. This is made in a light tempura batter and fused with sweet chili sauce. Or you may want to try their very popular yam fries. You can get this with special mayo or vegan bbq sauce. If you are coming for lunch, their hours are 11:00am-3:00pm. You may want to try their Portabella or Tempeh burger.
A chargrilled portabella cap or a chargrilled tempeh patty is sandwiched with an organic toasted wheat bun. This delicious sandwich is also graced with tomato, lettuce and your choice of condiments and cheese. If you arrive around dinner time, you may want to try their enchiladas calabaza. This dish has butternut squash, green onions, chilies, spicy tomato sauce, and it is oozing with Monterrey jack cheese, cream cheese and cheddar.
What Is The Buzz?
This restaurant has received praise from local residents as well as travelers. Many agree that their food can be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. One person that ate at Seva said they were able to bring their family from out of town here. Everyone was simply delighted with their meal. They were a mixed bunch with both meat eaters and vegetarians. Another happy Seva consumer raves about their selection of drinks available. They have Kombucha, a raw living fermented drink, raw juices, smoothies, as well as many alcoholic drinks. One customer said that their Mojito was the best drink she had in her life. She said the flavor was exquisite and not too strong.
Just to let you know, from June 9th to June 14th, Seva will be joining over 50 Ann Arbor restaurants for a week of dining. They do accept credit cards for your convenience. Their normal hours of operations are Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. If this has piqued your interest, why not stop by Siva and give it try. You will definitely find something your taste buds will thank you for.
For more information about Seva, visit their website: click here.
I know Peter through various business transactions, from me frequenting Dexter’s Pub, and from doing real estate together. We’re good friends, so today I wanted to shine our community spotlight on Peter’s popular and successful business.
According to Peter, who has owned the pub since 1998, the significance of the pub’s name comes from the fact that he feels it belongs to the whole community of Dexter.
There’s a special little story about Dexter’s Pub that not everyone knows about: They have their own resident ghost. Peter says that the ghost occasionally floats through the restaurant and knocks things over, causing general mischief. “You just have to be there to experience it,” he says.
Beyond their supernatural mischief-maker, you also have to be there in order to experience the great American dining, meet the excellent servers, and to enjoy the ambiance.
Dexter’s Pub has a regular menu featuring burgers, fish, pizzas, salad, and pasta. The pub also has daily specials. For example, Monday’s special is all-you-can-eat chicken and cod; Tuesday’s is Italian night; Wednesday’s is a Mexican night; and on Saturdays and Sundays, kids under 12 eat for free.
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Peter appreciates the support that the community of Dexter provides him, so his generosity is a way for him to give back.
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Peter’s family is also a part of the business: His wife operates as his accountant, and the rest of the family comes in on weekends to help out wherever they’re needed.
He also likes to be a contributing member of the community, speaking at events, serving as a sponsor for various drives, as well as donating to certain causes. He appreciates the support that the community of Dexter provides him, so his generosity is a way for him to give back.
I like to host the Toth Team’s client parties at Dexter’s Pub, where they offer catering services and pre-ordering options via phone. It’s truly a wonderful establishment.
To reach Peter at Dexter’s Pub, you can call (734) 426-1234 or visit their Facebook page.
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