Dirty Shake Opens in Detroit’s Cass Corridor
A long-anticipated bar offering boozy shakes, reasonably priced beers, burgers, wings, and other “shenanigans” has opened just steps away from Wayne State University.
Dirty Shake...
Restaurant Report: Sana’a Yemeni Cuisine
Finding a good mechanic — like finding a good hairstylist — is crucial to city living. You need someone dependable, honest, and unequivocally skilled...
8 Metro Detroit Spots for Eggs Benedict
Grab the breakfast favorite at these local restaurants
23 Valentine’s Day Dining Experiences in Metro Detroit
Here’s what’s going on at Oak & Reel, Pop’s for Italian, Marrow, and more
Editor’s Letter: 2025 Restaurant of the Year
People often ask how they "can get in Hour," whether it’s their work as a creative or an article on their business. One of the...
Culture Convo: My Longest Relationship is With a Restaurant
This isn't a happy Valentine’s Day column. It’s not really for the heartbroken, either.It’s for those with an appetite. Because Valentine’s Day rarely has...
2025 Restaurant of the Year: Mabel Gray
It's a rarity for a restaurant to storm onto the scene and remain exciting almost 10 years later. But Mabel Gray, which opened in...
Here are Michigan’s 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists
The results are in — 10 Michigan restaurants, eight of them in southeast Michigan — are contenders for this year’s “Oscars of food.” The...
Eat Farm Fresh at Echelon Kitchen and Bar
Update: Echelon Kitchen and Bar is slated to open Thursday, Feb. 6. Reservations are now open on exploretock.com/echelonAs a young man, Joseph VanWagner left...
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Metro Detroit
Here’s what’s happening at Oak & Reel, San Morello, Stage Deli, and more
Feel Forever Young at Noori Pocha
"I feel like I'm 21," my friend Liana says directly into my ear. Her voice is drowned out by the pulsating electro-pop dance tune...
A Conversation with Rocky Coronado of Nepantla Cafe
When Texas-born chef Rocky Coronado moved to Detroit in 2017, they brought something new to our food scene with Rocky’s Road Brew — a...
A Conversation With Kate Williams of Lady of the House
When Kate Williams opened the Irish-influenced Lady of the House in 2017, it didn’t take long for her and the Corktown restaurant to garner...
12 Spots to Feast on Barbecue in Metro Detroit
Kansas City, Carolina, Texas, Memphis, halal — not all ’cue is created equal. Here are some of the best spots around town.
Best New Casual Eateries in Metro Detroit
Cafe Sous TerreWith elegant green tile work, midcentury modern décor, and beautiful art, this coffee shop/bar could be recognized for interior design alone (the...
7 Spots to Get Your Birria Fix in Metro Detroit
Stop by one of these taquerias and food trucks for the traditional Mexican dish
Bandit Tavern & Hideaway Closes After Less Than a Year
After just 8 months in business, Bandit Tavern & Hideaway in Royal Oak announced that it has closed due to “current market conditions” on...
Restaurant Report: Roman Village
How does one face the daunting task of owning and operating five different restaurants? Well, it helps to have a big family.The Rugieros have...
Where to Get Lobster Rolls in Metro Detroit
You don’t have to travel to New England to try this coastal delight
A Conversation with Chef Garrett Lipar of The Dixboro Project
I first met Chef Garrett Lipar in 2013 at Torino, the critically acclaimed nine-table restaurant in Ferndale.His Scandinavian-influenced food, the ingredients for which were...