In 1981, Monique Deschaine embarked on a journey to make artisanal pasta and never looked back. Her mission was to offer customers pasta that cooked in 3-5 minutes, had an authentic homemade taste, and was tender but firm. Our first location was in downtown Ann Arbor before finding the perfect spot in Whitmore Lake. Over the years, Monique, along with her husband Dennis, introduced pastas for every taste & lifestyle, making Al Dente a company that truly cares about its customers.