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    The Blu Kitchen

    5.0 (7 reviews)
    ModerateMacarons, Desserts
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    Mia S.

    These macarons are AMAZING!!! The hours they're open are really short but so worth it to come in. I've tried a lot of different macaron places from different parts of the country and this is DEFINITELY up there. Vanilla is my staple to always try and it was creamy and had a perfect vanilla flavor. Do yourself a fLavor and go in and try some macarons! Also the unicorn macaron...how cute is that?!???

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    TeaHaus - Some flavors

    TeaHaus

    4.6(277 reviews)
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    It's bigger than it looks from the outside!…read more There is some seating by the windows and then some near the back area (behind the "tea bar"). They are selling really cute tea ornaments and they have other things like tea pots and cards with funny phrases like "It was you Oolong." They don't have a physical menu because the flavors constantly change. You can look online but for the most part, have to stand behind the counter in diff areas to see alll the flavors! I spotted Almond Milk Tea and she let me smell it and I was sold! It smelled wonderful! When it was actually brewed, it was ok though. It doesn't really have milk in it either :0p My MIL got the Hisbiscus (a tad too sour) and my husband got the Japanese Cherry green tea (that was good and has a mild flavor if you like that sort of thing). They have signs on the table that there is no Wifi because they encourage unplugged conversations and connections.

    Stopped in today with my son... weird how we got here, we had gone to an anime convention and…read moretalked to a guy who was doing information on Shiga Prefecture in Japan, he mentioned we should visit TeaHaus, and today we were really early to an event, I saw signs for Ann Arbor and made a detour and very glad we did! Everyone was super friendly inside and it was very pleasant. A zillion teas are for sale by weight and I got a few. We also prefer hot teas. My son had pineapple mango and I have the baked apple. Both were beyond outstanding! I also got two varieties of earl grey to try at home. They also have a tea oriented retail area and a snack bar, and a drink bar too. Overall a real gem of a spot. J.Ja

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    Cantoro Trattoria - The recipe for the grilled calamari has changed. This one is prepared with fennel, olives, and tomatoes. Very good.

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    4.3(893 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Always amazing! Today especially!…read moreWe literally come here once a week because of the exceptional service, food and family feel! Today, Lynn waited on us and was fantastic, as always. Mary cashed us out and was very helpful and sweet as can be. George, please thank George! He was so very kind to help us with a special request and went ABOVE AND BEYOND! Truly! We just gave our friends the gift of some of our favorite things from Cantoros and George took that extra step! We decided we should be on the payroll, because we are constantly promoting our favorite place! We appreciate all of you!

    We finally visited the trattoria on Mother's Day and found a new favorite place…read more DH had a great idea to let me off the hook with cooking on my celebration day, and suggested Cantoro since we were in the area. I was eager to avoid the kitchen and had always wanted to try the restaurant, so I was game. We were able to get a reservation immediately and headed on over. Upon arriving, we were promptly seated and greeted by our server. We started our meal with the grilled calamari - a nice change from the typical fried that is usually served in restaurants. It was light and filling, and accompanied by some delicious bread and olive oil with balsamic to dip. For my main course, I chose the orrechiette pasta. The portion was gargantuan - I can have it for at least 3 meals - and the flavors were so balanced and well-composed. Our server did a good job of making sure we had our food promptly and that plates were cleared out as we finished each course. She was friendly as well. We really enjoyed our meal and are looking forward to introducing friends and family to the restaurant soon!

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    Westborn Market - Dinner. Told to eat more veggies

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    My second favorite part of Westborn market is finding weird foods, or weird presentations of foods,…read moreto try. This is the first place I saw white strawberries (several years ago) and on my most recent visit I found fresh soursop in a bottle! I am so excited to try it as I love soursop, and it's kind of a pain to eat and prepare. My favorite quality of this store is its local focus. I popped in here for a couple of bags of groceries for a weekend getaway. I wanted high quality, unique items, and Westborn delivered. On top of that, most of them were locally produced, even better. They have local staples like Sander's chocolates, but lots of lesser known ones, too. The daily prepared meals continue to shine (bourbon glazed chicken thighs, mac and cheese, roasted vegetables). They also have vegetable and fruit trays, freshly cut. Though I skipped them this time, you continue to find a lot of in-house and brought in sweets and treats, a sizable wine and beer selection (basement), and a good amount of staples (that will be pricey). They also have lovely fresh flowers and plants for gifting or to light up your own life.

    Pros: Similar to Whole Foods, but family owned and with more…read morelocal brands. The hot soup bar with five different house-made soups. Beautiful selection of produce. Bakery case was like a sugar smorgasbord of treats. Really nice patio space. Fresh sushi was delicious. Cons: Prices on the basics (milk, eggs, etc) were definitely higher than at a chain grocery store. Staff seemed kind of surly - no engagement, no offers to help, no smiles, etc. Coffee bar appeared to be closed on a Sunday.

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    Le Bon Macaron - An assortment of macarons for myself, a duplicate one for a friend. They included: London Fog, Meyer Lemon, ?, Almond, Watermelon, and Yuzu.

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    4.4(115 reviews)
    16.2 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    We were visiting friends in AnnArbor and were downtown and wanted a treat after some shopping…read more They took us here which is a fave of theirs it's a really cute little shop with nice seating, French themed decor and a welcoming staff. The case of macarons was beautiful , multicolored rows of well labelled flavors. We each made some selections and ordered some drinks. Our hosts ordered a large French press pot to share. I had time to speak with staff about the last k of space for baking and how they arrived at so many flavors. They do not bake onsite but receive frozen shipments from the main bakery in Grand Rapids as handiest the Holland, Michigan store. They defrost enough each for each day so they never run out of flavors. They were some of best I have ever had. Nothing like what you might find in the bakery section of a grocer. This is an historic residential building retrofit with a nice conversion to retail without losing its charming brickwork. I will definitely return when next in Ann Arbor.

    I've wanted to stop by but always had planned activities elsewhere. Until today…read more The shop is beautiful: exposed brick walls, small marble-topped tables, petite vases filled with flowers, sparkly chandeliers, and a garland of pink and white flowers. It's so appealing. The macarons displayed in the case were equally appealing. I don't recall all the flavors, but I had a tough time picking out flavors for my friend and, of course, something for me. I chose three macarons to enjoy at the shop: blueberry, coconut, and strawberry cheesecake. I liked the delicate crack of the macaron shells and the creamy, flavorful centers. Each sported a design to distinguish itself from the others further. I also had a piping hot Earl Gray tea along with these treats. Espresso, French and Italian sodas, and lattes are also available. Customers stopped in throughout my visit for a quick purchase or to savor their macarons at nearby tables. Service was disappointing.

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    Cannelle Patisserie - Inside Friday 6:30am 4/5/2024

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    If you want to treat yourself to a little self care then I'd head over here for the most divine…read morepastries and beverages ever. We've been here several times on the weekend (even with the kids). The line is never too long, although it can look long but it moves quickly. All the pastries are in the refrigerated case or sitting atop of the counter for you to ogle and salivate at while you patiently wait to give your order. Everything we've tried has been delicious, almost too decadent from the cakes to croissants to sandwiches. We've also had their coffees and hot chocolate. Can't go wrong with a handcrafted beverage to warm you up or cool you down. They do provide a water carafe on the house you just have to go up and get water yourself either way the cups provided. There is a side register near the exit, not sure if that's just for coffee or pickups. Haven't investigated that yet. They have some seating inside of tables and bar seating but nothing more the a 2-3 seats per table, not a place for a large group. Outside on the patio they have large umbrellas and heat lamps depending on the weather. It's also better luck to find a table that can accommodate 4 outside, although the tables are small cafe tables to it's a little cramped for 4, perfect for 2-3. They have low and high top tables available. If you do have a larger group, there is a park a block and a half up Eton that has picnic tables and benches so you can always take your treasures to go and enjoy some people watching at the park. Ample parking is available in the lot just make sure you go in the correct driveway at the north end since it's a one way in/out situation.

    I love all the desserts here.... the pastry and coffee as well.... service is always on point to…read more The ambiance is chill and the only bad vibe would be some of the stuck up customers that I have witnessed in this bakery. I love their cakes as well I ordered one for a coworker who was promoted and they loved it.

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    Pistachio chocolate croissant ($7) and almond croissant $5.50) not flaky, but still delicious.

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