Lena makes list of best new restaurants of 2012

Posted on Thu, Dec 13, 2012 : 2 p.m.

Lena makes list of best new restaurants of 2012

By Jessica Webster

Lena has made the Detroit Free Press list of best new restaurants of 2012.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

Sylvia Rector at the Detroit Free Press has release her list of Metro Detroit's best new restaurants of 2012, Ann Arbor's Lena (226 South Main St.) is among the group of 10 favorites. The Latin-American restaurant that opened in the space formerly occupied by The Parthenon, on the corner of Liberty and Main Streets, is noted for its fresh flavors, sleek decor and polished service.

The best new restaurants list also includes the newly reopened London Chop House in Detroit (I'm also a fan), the Sardine Room in Plymouth and Social Kitchen & Bar in Birmingham.

You can read the full rundown on the Free Press site.

Jessica Webster leads the Food & Grocery section for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at JessicaWebster@annarbor.com. You also can follow her on Twitter or subscribe to AnnArbor.com's email newsletters.

Comments

vida

Sat, Dec 15, 2012 : 6:52 p.m.

Just went there last night. I couldn't disagree more. On top of the appetizer which was inside a shell with spikes on it, served without utensils, on a bed of salt which appeared to be rice (which my son took a 1/2 spoonful of and gagged) tasteless beet salad, bland appetizer and a waitress who couldn't describe the wine selections, followed by the hipper than thou attitude - I would give it a 1.

Nicole

Mon, Dec 17, 2012 : 8:44 p.m.

My name is Nicole and I'm the Marketing Associate for Lena. We're extremely sorry to hear that your standards, as well as ours, were not upheld. Please know that your feedback is extremely valued and I will share this information with our staff. I'd like to find out more about your visit and the dishes you ordered. We want to make things right and know how we can do better, so please feel free to reach out to me if you have any other questions, comments, or concerns. Best, Nicole Anegon lenaannarbor@gmail.com Lena Marketing Associate

Jimmy

Fri, Dec 14, 2012 : 5:21 a.m.

Highly overpriced. Definition of pretentious. Low quality. I'd give it 2/10.

Nicole

Mon, Dec 17, 2012 : 8:39 p.m.

Jimmy, My name is Nicole and I'm the Marketing Associate for Lena. We're extremely sorry to hear that your standards, as well as ours, were not upheld. We'd like to make things right and want to know how we can do better, so please feel free to reach out to me if you have any other questions, comments or concerns. Best, Nicole Anegon lenaannarbor@gmail.com Lena Marketing Associate

Cleatus12

Thu, Dec 13, 2012 : 10:39 p.m.

What?