April 1, 2025

French-inspired La Serre heading to Ann Arbor’s Vanguard Hotel

Robert Finvarb Companies unveils La Serre, a French-inspired brasserie, at Ann Arbor's new Vanguard Hotel, offering refined dining in a sophisticated setting.​

Overview.

Robert Finvarb Companies has launched La Serre, a French-inspired brasserie, within the newly opened Vanguard Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. La Serre offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients that highlight the simplicity and depth of traditional French cuisine. The restaurant's elegant design, characterized by blue-and-white accents reminiscent of fine china, provides a welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy meals throughout the day. La Serre complements the Vanguard Hotel's commitment to delivering upscale, yet approachable hospitality experiences in the heart of Ann Arbor.​

Robert Finvarb Companies is proud to announce the launch of La Serre, a French-inspired brasserie located within the newly opened Vanguard Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This marks a significant addition to the city's culinary scene, offering a refined yet approachable dining experience that celebrates the essence of French country cooking.​

La Serre, meaning "the greenhouse" in French, embodies the seasonality, simplicity, and abundance characteristic of classic French cuisine. Executive Chef Michael Polsinelli emphasizes the restaurant's commitment to depth of flavor and honest, beautiful food, blending traditional French techniques with the vibrancy of Michigan's local farms, lakes, and food artisans. Diners can expect dishes like foie gras torchon, steak frites, charred local carrots, and BP Farms chicken, all thoughtfully composed and served with warmth.​Detroit Metro Times

The restaurant's interior design features elegant blue-and-white accents inspired by fine china, creating a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. La Serre offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, including a full bar menu and grab-and-go breakfast items. Breakfast and dinner service will commence on May 6, with lunch service beginning in June. The Vanguard Hotel, located at 213 Glen Avenue, is set to open on May 13.​Detroit Metro Times

For more information, visit vanguardannarbor.com/la-serre.