Lists, Lists, Lists - Where I Loved Eating in 2011

There is something about the end of the calendar year that lends itself to lists - so expect to see quite a few in my blog over the course of the next few days. 

Here's my list for where I loved to eat in 2011.  We did some traveling this year, but I'm going to constrain my list to Southeastern Michigan (aka the best place on earth). 

Logan, Ann Arbor. I love this restaurant.  The food, the wine, the experience.  Make a reservation and take your time - this restaurant is meant to be neither a quick nor an inexpensive meal but it is so worth both the time and the money.   http://logan-restaurant.com/

Giovanni's, Detroit.  Again, I love this restaurant.  Hands down, the best Italian food in the area.  Use the valet parking and make reservations, but absolutely visit.  http://www.giovannisristorante.com/

Afternoon Delight, Ann Arbor.  Yum!  Breakfast after the farmers market on Saturday mornings.  You can't beat it in Ann Arbor!  http://www.afternoondelightcafe.com/

Beezy's Cafe, Ypsilanti.   Best egg salad sandwich anywhere, ever.  Breakfast is also amazing (try the French toast or the chorizo scramble).  Faygo in bottles as well.  Love the vibe of this restaurant.  http://www.beezyscafe.com/


West End Grill, Ann Arbor.  Very, very good food and excellent wine.  http://www.westendgrillannarbor.com/

Tony's Coney, Canton.  Unfortunately, out of business but it was the best Coney Island restaurant I've eaten in (ever) and I miss it, so I'm including it.


Bill's Hot Dog Stand, Ypsilanti.  Just go, get 2 coney dogs with onions and root beer (during the time of the year Bill's is open) and enjoy.  Life is short.  Eat here a few times a year.  Bill's doesn't have a website, so I'm including a link to their reviews on Yelp.  http://www.yelp.com/biz/bills-drive-in-ypsilanti

Conor O'Neill's, Ann Arbor.  Or maybe I just love drinking here.  I always get the Ploughman's Sandwich and it is good, but I love Harp on tap.  And the maps of Ireland all over the establishment.  http://www.conoroneills.com/annarbor/

Bode's Corned Beef House, Plymouth.  I never deviate.  Scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, rye toast, and coffee.  http://www.bodehouse.com/

Taqueria Lupita, Detroit.  Perfect, authentic tacos.  http://www.taquerialupitari.com/