Eat, Drink, and Be Merry.
![Exploration Reunion Sabrina Masciulli, student teacher in Livonia, MI, meets with friend Haley Johnston of 8 years to explore Ann Arbor with dinner and drinks. Haley is visiting her hometown of Northville, MI while in town for fall break from Indiana University Law School. Sabrina and Haley met in high school and have remained close since age 14.](https://i0.wp.com/aecarley.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3737.jpg?w=410&h=273&ssl=1)
Sabrina Masciulli, student teacher in Livonia, MI, meets with friend Haley Johnston of 8 years to explore Ann Arbor with dinner and drinks. Haley is visiting her hometown of Northville, MI while in town for fall break from Indiana University Law School. Sabrina and Haley met in high school and have remained close since age 14.
![Endless Opportunities Sabrina opens her menu at Sava's restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor. Sabrina begins her night with a glass of cabernet sauvignon and Sava's well-known southwestern chicken salad. This is her first time eating at State Street's fine dining establishment.](https://i0.wp.com/aecarley.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3746.jpg?w=202&h=135&ssl=1)
Sabrina opens her menu at Sava’s restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor. Sabrina begins her night with a glass of cabernet sauvignon and Sava’s well-known southwestern chicken salad. This is her first time eating at State Street’s fine dining establishment.
![Accommodations and acclimations Sava's waitress Janelle suggests the speciality wine of the night to newcomer Sabrina. Janelle has been a part of the restaurant's staff for a year and feeds off the customers and her co-workers in order to enjoy her work experience. "I just love working with people," Janelle expressed with a smile.](https://i0.wp.com/aecarley.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3749.jpg?w=202&h=134&ssl=1)
Sava’s waitress Janelle suggests the speciality wine of the night to newcomer Sabrina. Janelle has been a part of the restaurant’s staff for a year and feeds off the customers and her co-workers in order to enjoy her work experience. “I just love working with people,” Janelle expressed with a smile.
![Finding Home at Work Bartender Erin laughs as roommate Janelle speaks of her photo being taken while serving. Erin and Janelle are currently roommates. "There's a joke around here that Sava's says I came with the lease," Erin comments. Erin has been an employee with the restaurant since it's opening in August 2009 and is known for being its longest standing employee.](https://i0.wp.com/aecarley.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3764.jpg?w=202&h=135&ssl=1)
Bartender Erin laughs as roommate Janelle speaks of her photo being taken while serving. Erin and Janelle are currently roommates. “There’s a joke around here that Sava’s says I came with the lease,” Erin comments. Erin has been an employee with the restaurant since it’s opening in August 2009 and is known for being its longest standing employee.
![Service with a Style Waiter Dave sports his Van's sneakers while serving on a Wednesday evening. The waitstaff is encouraged to add Van's to their ensemble in order to keep a casual, cool environment to an upscale dining experience. "Go Tigers!" he cheers as he returns to work while the girls head to their next destination.](https://i0.wp.com/aecarley.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3768.jpg?w=202&h=134&ssl=1)
Waiter Dave sports his Van’s sneakers while serving on a Wednesday evening. The waitstaff is encouraged to add Van’s to their ensemble in order to keep a casual, cool environment to an upscale dining experience. “Go Tigers!” he cheers as he returns to work while the girls head to their next destination.
![Visitors turned Locals JP makes customers feel welcome with his easy to talk to approach to service. JP talks with Sabrina and Haley about their night noting that Janelle and Erin of Sava's are good friends of his. "The two of them are the best! We all hang out all the time. It's great working in Ann Arbor with them," JP spoke of the Sava's roommates.](https://i0.wp.com/aecarley.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3791.jpg?w=202&h=135&ssl=1)
JP makes customers feel welcome with his easy to talk to approach to service. JP talks with Sabrina and Haley about their night noting that Janelle and Erin of Sava’s are good friends of his. “The two of them are the best! We all hang out all the time. It’s great working in Ann Arbor with them,” JP spoke of the Sava’s roommates.