Variety Cocktails & Cuisine 2025

Variety the Children’s Charity hosted its Variety Cocktails & Cuisine fundraiser on Feb. 6 at The Townsend Hotel in downtown Birmingham. Guests socialized and enjoyed dishes prepared by some of metro Detroit’s most talented chefs, including those from Andiamo, Bella Piatti, The Birmingham Pub, Crispelli’s Bakery & Pizzeria, The Hudson Cafe, Joe Muer Seafood, and The Rugby Grille. Several of the featured cocktails included Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Entertainment was provided by The Jared Sykes Experience. Proceeds benefitted Variety’s core programs serving special needs children in southeast Michigan. // Photographs by Patrick Gloria