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A taste of culinary art
Plymouth restaurants attract crowds all year long
In addition to the artists that fill the streets of downtown Plymouth this week, there are many more behind the culinary treats that
delight Plymouth diners throughout the year.
When it comes to the art of themeal, Plymouth has become a destination for those seeking something truly special.
Experienced visitors to Art In The Park have learned to plan their shopping path to ensure they are in the area of one of the exception-
al restaurants as the lunch or dinner hour arrives. Diners from the area know, too, that these are some of the most "artistic" places in
southeasternMichigan to find great food servedwith a flair.
Art In The Park brings artists from across the country to Plymouth every July, but the artistry of the chefs in the community prompts
diners to return, meal after meal.
Featured here are some of the finest in the area. Enjoy.
Aqua FineDining
413NorthMain St.
Plymouth
(734) 335 - 7474
One of the newest andmost modern
restaurants in Plymouth is Aqua, locat-
ed on NorthMain Street. The new din-
ing establishment has been open for a
year and offers modern, Eurasian cui-
sine under the watchful eye and direc-
tion of Executive Chef John
Nikollbibaj.
Everything fresh, every day is the
philosophy at Aqua where each menu
item is prepared to order using only
the very freshest ingredients, meats
and produce. The Aqua kitchen does
not use microwaves or freezers. Aqua
chefs were featured recently on both
Channel 4 and Channel 7 cooking seg-
ments.
The ultra modern bar offers Aqua
signature craft cocktails, draft and bot-
tled beers, liquor and a great wine
selection. The restaurant also features
unique sushi/sashimi and hosts Half-
off Sushi Wednesdays, when diners
pay half price for sushi rolls.
The restaurant is divided by the for-
mal dining room, black-glass topped
full-service bar, cocktail area and all-
season ultra lounge/patio. The ultra
lounge is available for reservations for
private parties, birthdays or corporate
luncheons. Private parking is available
on site.
Aqua is open from 11 a.m. until 11
p.m. Monday through Friday, from
noonuntilmidnight Saturday and from
noonuntil 10 p.m. Sunday.
Burger Spot
550 Forest Ave.
Westchester Mall
(734) 455-4141
Since taking over in May 2014, the
new owners of The Burger Spot have
been warmly welcomed by the com-
munity, who quickly discovered their
fresh and vast array of new menu
items. The family-owned and operat-
ed restaurant is a great family-friend-
ly place to enjoy a variety of burgers,
vegetarian/vegan options, shakes, fries
andmore.
Owner Jack Ayoub recently added
a brand-new outdoor patio to the
Westchester Square burger joint,
located on the Harvey Street side of
the restaurant. Patrons can either
enter through this easily accessible
Harvey Street storefront, where full
parking is available, or through the
Westchester Square Mall on Forest
Avenue, which is also home to the
Three-Dog Bakery and the Genuine
ToyCo.
Ayoub, whose family has been in
the restaurant business for nearly
four decades, knows the importance
of fresh ingredients. The menu
includes fresh (never frozen), hand-
pattied Black Angus burgers,
DearbornAll-Natural Casing hot dogs,
marinated grilled chicken sandwich-
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