Vinology

Reviewed by Margot L.

It won't be long before everyone knows it: this place is one of the best restaurants in little Ann Arbor .

An extensive wine list with icon-based flavor descriptions is the first sign that this restaurant takes its communication seriously - the staff is attentive, the food carefully planned, and the environs sultry and sexy, albeit a bit loud.

I've had the pleasure of eating here twice, and have enjoyed the lamb, carefully grilled with veggies and corn pudding, and the halibut - four large juicy morsels perfectly cooked with a heavily honeyed citrus burre blanc. The house salad is also good with an honest-to-god European vinagrette (yes, they do exist). We also sampled the meat and cheese plates, which come with your selection of cheeses, depending on your mood. Finally, a place in AA that has the selection of Zingerman's without the high prices or hype.

Also, do not miss the Chocolate Pots de Creme - not a dessert to look over, it won best of AA this past summer and will make you become very territorial about your plate.