Restaurants Archive

A variety of seating arrangements, from a step-up row of curtained booths to window-side tables beneath pierced brass and beaded lamps, gives the restaurant charm. The array of Middle Eastern dishes is equally extensive. A hearth oven produces irresistible sesame-seed dotted rounds of bread to accompany such dishes as chicken shawarma, stuffed grape leaves, and shish kafta. L & D Read more...

The Greek “street food” at this popular spot comes in pork, lamb and beef, and chicken. There’s also a gyro bowl and hand-cut fries topped with feta cheese, plus gluten-free pita bread and vegetarian lentil soup. L & D daily. Read more...

The Hawaiian spin includes a sushi bar backed by an aquarium, and dishes including Maui onion soup, pan-seared ahi, and macadamia nut-crusted chicken. There are a number of interesting salads, such as sweet chiliglazed salmon and roasted asparagus with honey-balsamic vinaigrette. L&D Daily. Read more...

A throwback to Ann Arbor of the 1970s, where town still meets gown. A big, loud, and brassy steakhouse where University of Michigan athletes, coaches, professors, artists, and scientists come together with local workmen, cab drivers, realtors, and students. Prime rib, huge steaks, and oysters Rockefeller still are king, as are huge mixed drinks. L & D Mon.-Sat. Read more...

The restaurant is patterned after the informal taverns in Japan where people stop for a snack and sake, or beer. Some dishes could be described as small plates: small bowls of seaweed in vinegar; fish cakes with wasabi; cold tofu; and mushrooms and grated daikon. There’s an extensive menu of rice, noodle, and grilled or fried dishes. Sashimi is on Read more...

Thai/Laotian fare might seem out of place in Corktown, but the pungent curries and noodle dishes fragrant with bunches of fresh herbs, ginger, and lime are a nice counterpoint to the burgers, ribs, and Italian dishes served in other spots along Michigan Avenue. Virtually everything on the well-edited, a la carte menu is sharable. About half the dishes are spicy. Read more...

A throwback to the old Michigan highway country diner, with terrific food and a lot more to recommend it. Dishes such as smoked venison brisket – served on a housemade crostini with Swiss chard, venison jus, and wafer-thin crispy deep-fried onion strings – reflect innovation that surpasses typical roadhouse food Read more...

This from-scratch restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Omelets and pancakes rule the morning fare. Lunch features sandwiches, salads, and a French stew. Evenings offer entrees such as beef tenderloin and grilled rack of lamb. B, L & D Tue.-Sat., B Sun. Read more...

A busy spot in down-town Rochester where the atmosphere is casual but the food is uptown. The menu features seafood – such as lobster and shrimp in saffron cream with tomato basil fettuccine – and daily fish specials prepared with an expert touch, as well as pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and signature warm bread. There is also a gluten-free menu. L Read more...

Authentic Spanish tapas are served in a small storefront in Detroit’s Midtown. The room, bright with Spanish tiles and colorful posters, includes a small bar and tables built with reclaimed wood. A changing array of tapas includes bacon-wrapped dates, pork and rice sausage, charcuterie plates, and grilled fresh sardines. The house sangria is a good accompaniment. L & D Mon.-Sat. Read more...

Piedmontese beef is the specialty, along with veal Marsala, grilled sea bass, and saltimbocca. The setting is dark and clubby; a piano bar adds a festive element. L Wed.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat. Read more...

Several recipes, including a signature thin waffle, are family owned at ex-NFL player Ron Bartell’s spot on the Avenue of Fashion. Think comfort food, kicked up a notch: fried catfish, salmon croquettes, biscuits and cornbread, and more. Try the shrimp and grits. Drink the Kool-Aid, too. B, L, & D Tue.-Sat., B & L Sun. Read more...