Recognition
Awards
James Beard Finalist
Outstanding Hospitality 2020
James Beard Finalist
Outstanding Service 2019
Detroit Metro Times
Best Burger of Washtenaw County 2020
Detroit Metro Times
Best of Breakfast/Brunch in Washtenaw County 2019
Detroit Metro Times
Best of Breakfast/Brunch in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti 2018
ZAGAT Rated
Top Scoring Restaurant 2017
The Culture Trip’s USA
Local Favorite 2015 Award
James Beard Award
Best Chef Great Lakes – Alex Young, 2011
James Beard Nominee
Best Chef Great Lakes – Alex Young, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Alton Browns’ Food Network Show Best of
Best Comfort Food in America, Macaroni and Cheese
Bon Appetit
Top 10 Barbecue Restaurants in 2010
Open Table Diner’s Choice Award Winner
Fit for Foodies, Most Booked, Great For Lunch, American, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
Lifetime Achievement Award, Bon Appetit 2007
Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses
Inc Magazine, 2003
Coolest Small Company in America