Echelon Kitchen and Bar just put Ann Arbor on the national food map as Michigan’s only semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard “Best New Restaurant” award! Since opening last February, Echelon’s wood-fired dishes and creative, shareable plates have been turning heads—and now, the whole country is watching. With a menu that shifts with the seasons and a partnership with football legend Charles Woodson’s whiskey brand, this spot is shaking up Main Street. Anyone tried their chicken four ways or house-cured pastrami brisket yet? Let’s talk: Is Echelon your new go-to, or do you have another Ann Arbor favorite? #Food #AnnArborEats #JamesBeardAwards