Restaurants & Food

Sweet Spot

The Chocolate Bar Café has the scoop on candy, ice cream, sodas, shakes, and other goodies.

Bistro 222: Homey Haven

Dearborn’s Bistro 222 is a cozy little place filled with lots of impressively prepared dishes.

Midtown Shangri-La and Crust

Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.

A Dish That ‘Ike’ Likes

‘Ike’ El-Alam is reminded of his childhood with this luscious Lebanese import of sweet peas and lamb.

El Barzon

When Norberto and Silvia Garita opened their modest little restaurant on Junction south of Michigan Avenue in 2007, few would have guessed that diners would need to call ahead for reservations on Saturday nights if they wanted to sample the mole poblano or strozzapreti prepared in the Mexican/Italian kitchen.

Paul Jenkins Jr. & Shawn Simpson

Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else’s cooking.

The Scone Zone

The two owners of Grosse Pointe Park’s Just Delicious Scones are experiencing the sweet taste of success.

Making a Splash

Fresh seafood delightfully prepared keeps SaltWater in the swim.

Redcoat Tavern

What? Hamburgers haven’t been available in West Bloomfield Township until now?

On a Roll

These meatballs spice up the menu at Detroit’s Angelina Italian Bistro

Union Woodshop and Gim Ling

Chef/proprietor Paul Yan transformed a neighborhood Chinese restaurant with distinctive changes in the menu and an all-new serene, pastel décor.

Chris Gogo & Effie Lambros

Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else’s cooking.

A Cut Above

A sharp young chef gives the flavor to Cutting Edge Cuisine

Major League

Newcomer Quattro scores a four-bagger in style, service, food, and wine.

Quattro Cucina Italiano

Birmingham’s newest destination restaurant — in the stunningly reworked space that formerly housed City Cellar — is a striking contrast to its predecessor with its expanses of glass, light colors, and decorative elements recalling ancient Rome.

True Grits

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

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.

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 like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else’s cooking.

Great Shakes

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

Mex to the Max

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

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