Ann Arbor @ Curbside [July]

 

Ann Arbor is a great foodie town. In this time of Covid, we all feel the need to support struggling eateries. We chose to do our part at the curbside when possible. So here begins a somewhat belated monthly review of local restaurants we have patronized each month.

July Reviews - 6 establishments

No Thai (4 locations: S. University, S. Main, Plymouth, Kerrytown) We order from the Kerrytown store. Personally, you can't go wrong with any dish from No Thai, at least we haven't found a hole in the menu yet. As you will see in coming months, this has become a go-to for us. We do use home delivery at times, in violation of our "curbside" theme. This is definitely a nominee for our Top Ten Restaurants in Ann Arbor.

Pita King (2412 E. Stadium) Pitas, pitas and more pitas. Plus lots of other Middle Eastern delights: humus, grape leaves, falafel, mujaddara, tabouli, fattoush, shawarma, gyro and at least half a dozen variations on pitas. If you're in the mood for pita, well Duh! Pita King.

Chela's (three locations: Dexter, S. Maple, downtown [currently closed]) We are fans of both the small main store on S. Maple at Liberty and the much larger sit-down venue in Dexter. In either case, Chela's is out absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Hands down tasty food. Our only objection might be that the Dexter store has a limited menu. But both have easy pick-up, we recommend curbside in Dexter and walk-in for the S. Maple locations. Another Top Ten nominee.

Olga's (3500 Washtenaw Ave.) Olga's is a long-time favorite of a dear friend. We often swing by for a pick-up order before we visit with her. The staple dish would be a gyro, except that Olga's uses a house bread that is not a pita but so much better. We'd mention the other dishes but we seldom get passed the wide variety of Olga "sandwiches."

Naked Burrito (2871 Carpenter Rd.) Do not be fooled by the name, this is much more than a burrito place. The menu starts with some tasty bowls, try the Vegan Portabello Passion. Do not try the Flamin Hot Elote unless you are a hot and spicy connoisseur and we mean hot! There are lots of tacos and burritos and quesadilla, we do wish the online menu had a more complete rundown on the various components to build our own platter. [UPDATE 10/9/2020: Naked Burrito has permanently closed. The owners will soon be opening JJ's Crab House at the same Carpenter Road location.]

Everest Sherpa (2803 Oak Valley Dr.) Tucked away in a shopping center, Everest Sherpa is a hidden wonder. Just a brilliant menu full of succulent taste treats. Don't be misled by the Oak Valley address, just head to the corner of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. and W. Waters. We would give you a few recommendations but we've tried so many dishes and still have many more to go. Never a disappointment.