Quattro Cucina Italiano

Birmingham’s newest destination restaurant — in the stunningly reworked space that formerly housed City Cellar — is a striking contrast to...

Dale Daniel and Joe & Jennifer Wegrzyn

Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people...

Cinco Lagos and Ernie's Mediterranean Room

Brian Polcyn’s take on festive Mexican food has replaced his upscale regional American menu, and the transition has worked well.

By Molly Abraham

Jumps and What Crêpe?

Now ensconced on the main floor of the building where it formerly occupied a tiny lower-level space, Chad Stewart’s restaurant has come into its...

By Molly Abraham

Great Shakes

A Bloomfield Hills native and his business partners spice up the market with their creative gourmet salt blends.

By Molly Abraham

Mex to the Max

Brian Polcyn’s Cinco Lagos has high-quality food at low prices.

By Christopher Cook

Hot Off the Press

A Berkley woman discovers a good news story after opening The Panini Press, whose list of creative sandwiches are named after newspapers.

By Molly Abraham

True Grits

This hearty shrimp-and-grits dish is a real helping of Southern comfort.

By Molly Abraham

Dibs on Ribs

They’re enhanced by potatoes made with bacon and blue cheese.

By Molly Abraham

Enchanted Forest

Like a director putting together a repertory theater ensemble, Brian Polcyn staffs the kitchen of the Forest Grill with people who are talented enough to take on a variety of roles and fill them...

By Molly Abraham

Time-Honored

Mon Jin Lau is that rare breed of Chinese restaurant where modern American influences rewrite old recipes, and dishes are served in a setting where decor, food presentation, and pampering service...

By Christopher Cook