Restaurants Archive

Authentic Spanish tapas are served in a small storefront in Detroit’s Midtown. The room, bright with Spanish tiles and colorful posters, includes a small bar and tables built with reclaimed wood. A changing array of tapas includes bacon-wrapped dates, pork and rice sausage, charcuterie plates, and grilled fresh sardines. The house sangria is a good accompaniment. L & D Mon.-Sat. Read more...

A throwback to Ann Arbor of the 1970s, where town still meets gown. A big, loud, and brassy steakhouse where University of Michigan athletes, coaches, professors, artists, and scientists come together with local workmen, cab drivers, realtors, and students. Prime rib, huge steaks, and oysters Rockefeller still are king, as are huge mixed drinks. L & D Mon.-Sat. Read more...

The restaurant is patterned after the informal taverns in Japan where people stop for a snack and sake, or beer. Some dishes could be described as small plates: small bowls of seaweed in vinegar; fish cakes with wasabi; cold tofu; and mushrooms and grated daikon. There’s an extensive menu of rice, noodle, and grilled or fried dishes. Sashimi is on Read more...

Thai/Laotian fare might seem out of place in Corktown, but the pungent curries and noodle dishes fragrant with bunches of fresh herbs, ginger, and lime are a nice counterpoint to the burgers, ribs, and Italian dishes served in other spots along Michigan Avenue. Virtually everything on the well-edited, a la carte menu is sharable. About half the dishes are spicy. Read more...

A throwback to the old Michigan highway country diner, with terrific food and a lot more to recommend it. Dishes such as smoked venison brisket – served on a housemade crostini with Swiss chard, venison jus, and wafer-thin crispy deep-fried onion strings – reflect innovation that surpasses typical roadhouse food Read more...

This from-scratch restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Omelets and pancakes rule the morning fare. Lunch features sandwiches, salads, and a French stew. Evenings offer entrees such as beef tenderloin and grilled rack of lamb. B, L & D Tue.-Sat., B Sun. Read more...

Jolly Pumpkin’s signature brews rule the offerings, with other Northern United Brewing Co. beverages such as North Peak and Grizzly Peak beers and Civilized Spirits liquor. There are 10 specialty pizzas with toppings such as lamb and Korean short ribs. Sandwich standouts include a warm artichoke, roasted red pepper, and goat cheese blend on Avalon bread. Don’t forget the truffle Read more...

From Green Dot Stables’ Jacques and Christine Driscoll, this noodle shop offers bowls topped with pork belly, confit chicken, and tofu as well as seaweed salad and gyoza, washed down with Sapporo or the house sake. Read more...