Logan is the result of its three owners' desire to establish a contemporary and elegant restaurant in Ann Arbor, based on Chef Thad Gillies' interpretation of "New American" cuisine. Named for Thad's son, Logan opened in November of 2004 with the backing of friends and family. Although Logan is quite different from your typical college town restaurant, it was fortunate to receive early press and is proud to have acquired a loyal clientele that has kept Thad's, Ryan's, and Kevin's dream alive. What dream is that? To create a place where restaurateurs could stretch their creative wings and accomplish all they thought possible, without the competing agendas of exterior ownership. Everyone at Logan has a shared faith that there is a segment of the public that will respond and rally to support the independent pursuit of excellence. Today, Logan has earned its reputation being one of Ann Arbor's very best restaurants with acclaim for its passionately prepared menu, its excellent selection of boutique wine and spirits, and its warm service consistently demonstrated by their staff.
Press
New York Times - 36 Hours in Ann ArborHour Detroit - Restaurant Review: LoganDetroit Metro Times - Upscale A2Midwest Living Magazine - Best Midwest Food Towns, #3 Ann ArborThe Michigan Daily - Three A2 Restaurants Make Zagat's Detroit Top-10 ListConcentrate Media - Logan RestaurantAbout Chef Thad
Chef Thad Gilies was for 10 years Executive Chef at Zingerman's Delicatessen, an icon of Ann Arbor's culinary scene. While there, he took a leave of absence to work in New York City, where he worked at Lespinasse and Union Square Café. It was in New York that Logan, the restaurant, was first conceived.
About Ryan Gillies
Ryan Gillies, our general manager and Chef Thad's brother, is a veteran of the United States Navy, and he left a career consulting in the defense industry to assist Thad in opening and running our restaurant.
About Kevin Hobart
Kevin Hobart, Logan's third partner, is also our sommelier. He lived for a number of years in Seattle, Washington, where he worked in various positions in the wine and hospitality fields. A passionate student of the vine, he is constantly hunting for the exotic and beautiful to make each visit to Logan unique and wonderful.
