Part of Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market in Birmingham, Bistro Joe’s has its own entrance, with a staircase leading up to the mezzanine level. In addition to the snappy dining room and bar overlooking the open kitchen and market below, there’s seating on the window-walled balcony. Chef Jacques Van Staden has an eclectic list of dishes to choose from, like his Read more...
The popular Hartland eatery has opened a second location in Novi at the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk. The hook here is that guests can cook their own certified Angus steaks and seafood “Australian-style” on a piece of super-heated rock right at the table. Your server instructs you how to cook items to your choice of doneness, or the Read more...
The meal (either all vegetarian or seven vegetables with four meats) is presented in only one manner: diners sit around a small straw table on low wooden chairs; the food is brought out on a circular tray and is scooped up with a spongy bread called injera. The roasted yellow split peas cooked in a spicy, barbecue-style sauce, cabbage sauteed Read more...
The meal (either all vegetarian or seven vegetables with four meats) is presented in only one manner: diners sit around a small straw table on low wooden chairs; the food is brought out on a circular tray and is scooped up with a spongy bread called injera. The roasted yellow split peas cooked in a spicy, barbecue-style sauce, cabbage sauteed Read more...
Wood Fired Cucina: You can still get a distinctive Neapolitan pizza fresh out of a wood-fired oven, but chef-owner Luciano Del Signore’s Pizzeria Biga restaurant group has been renamed to reflect a menu that includes salads, fresh pastas, wood-roasted meats, and fish. They are also opening an Ann Arbor location. L & D daily. Read more...
Upscale soul food is the premise: wings, savory greens, Hoppin’ John, catfish and the other requisites, including the redeye gravy-smothered pork chop. Shrimp comes either barbecued or fried, and there’s a notable Louisiana-style gumbo. Period R&B, including the place’s namesake tune, and vintage Life covers featuring esteemed African-Americans, ensure that no roots are forgotten here, however uptown it may be. Read more...
With his Gravity Bar & Grill and Hector & Jimmy’s already Milford destinations, Jim Eggl has come up with a third spot he describes as a gastro-pub. It has a casual atmosphere with food that rises above the expected level, and that taps right into what people want these days. The menu includes creative sandwiches and an array of burgers, Read more...
The name is the same, but everything else has been revamped at this intimate little spot in Birmingham. Executive chef Francesco Apollonia, a native of Venice, turns out a nicely pared-down menu of such dishes as roasted quail with mushroom risotto, osso buco, and pan-seared scallops in a romantic setting. It’s a collaboration between proprietor Bob VanHellemont and restaurateurs Liz Read more...
Since opening in 1988, Beverly Hills Grill has been an Oakland County staple and a favorite dining destination that draws guests from far and wide. Cozy and comfortable, the Grill is big on flavor and style, with a friendly atmosphere, stellar service, and bright interior. Its recent refurbishment creates a dining environment that’s even better than before. Brunch at the Read more...
Though sushi and a small selection of Japanese entrees share the bill here, it’s Korean food at center stage – or more literally, on the barbecue grills set into the tops of most tables, on which meat and seafood are grilled to order. Of the choices cooked this way, of special note are the traditional beef dishes kalbi and bulgogi. Read more...
Award-winning wine list, craft beers, delicious lamb chops, seafood, and seven different cuts of steaks and chops are the stars of the menu. Located on the upper floor of Big Rock is Got Rocks Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge, one of the few places in Michigan where you can eat and drink while enjoying your favorite cigar. With four private dining Read more...
