Ann Arbor @ Curbside (December)

 

Five reviews with a double dip this month.

Pilar's Tamales (2261 West Liberty St. Ann Arbor) A new one for us and a menu that will need several more tries to get a full sampling of their alluring victuals. We recommend the Perfect Pair Special, chose one tamale and one pupusa from the great variety of each. [curbside pickup]

Cottage Inn (multiple locations) Although one of us is very fond of certain of their toasted sandwiches, we order two pizzas: a veggie with a pesto swirl and a double pepperoni for me. With four locations in Ann Arbor, one in Saline and another in Ypsilanti; Cottage Inn covers our area. Delivery can get backed up in these curbside & delivery days but they make a really good pie. [delivery]

Ann Arbor Farmer's Market (@Kerrytown) The winter months are tricky at the local Farmer's Market. Some food trucks appear or not. Of course, the vendors vary a bit based on weather and availability of product. We grabbed some soup fixin's and a lunch snack at one of the trucks. And maybe some raw honey, a loaf of fresh bread and some lovely looking chard for a homemade soup. [pickup]

Monahan's Seafood Market (in Kerrytown) Expect more appearances by Monahan's in our future. Round One: The various parchment wrapped fish options can be pre-ordered. We grabbed a pint of the really full-bodied clam chowder, we got there too late (this week) for the lobster chowder. Round Two: we picked up two parchment wrapped entries (Tilapia & Salmon) A+ for both. Warning with the busy holiday season they are now taking orders a day in advance for these items. Daily lunch service runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. if you are after the chowder or the ever tempting fish-and-chips plus many other prepared yummies. [pickup]

Aroma (221 W. Liberty) Aroma is a new Indian restaurant, one of three we will be trying over the next several weeks (or months). The menu is extensive with over 80 selections not including appetizers, drinks or desserts. We will definitely be trying Aroma again. One complaint, the "mild" level on the spices is not mild by any stretch of the taste buds. Its at least medium and if you are not a spice fan (we are) you should go with no spice at all. Still, a new taste treat, well worth a visit. [curbside pickup]

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