Appetizers

Molly Abraham Picks Ten Tempting Appetizers

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ONE

Toasted
Oak Grill & Market

Mussels from Maine’s Blue Hill Bay, steamed in a choice of white wine, herbs, shallots, and butter; or mustard cream and tarragon; or tomato, bacon, Maytag blue cheese, and Basque pepper, are what’s in the pot at Toasted Oak Grill & Market. Slices of toasted baguette and hand-cut frites finish the dish.

27790 Novi Rd.,
Novi;
248-277-6000.

TWO

Assaggi
Mediterranean Bistro

The meze plate, a staple of the Middle East, is served all
over metro Detroit. Hard to top is the array at Assaggi Mediterranean Bistro, where roasted beets, marinated olives, yogurt cheese rolled in za’atar spice, stuffed grape leaves, tabbouleh, and hummus are presented handsomely.

330 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale;
248-584-3499.