New Metro Detroit Restaurants, Bars, and Cafés
Street Beet, Detroit
On Dec 11, Street Beet finally debuted its brick-and-mortar in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. The plant-based comfort eatery has developed a strong following among vegetarians and vegans during its years as a pop-up. It has even attracted diners like comedian Tim Robinson, who attended its Leftovers & Coneys event in late November.
Located in the former Bobcat Bonnies space, the new storefront includes a dining room, a bar serving non-alcoholic drinks, and a decent-sized area with pinball machines and other retro games from Offworld Arcade. A separate coffee counter is also opening soon.
Current beverage offerings include several mocktails and shakes. Dirty sodas are also on the menu — if you’re unfamiliar: fountain pop “spiked” with cream or other flavors. The Utah staple, which originated in the Mormon community, has become an internet trend in recent times and seems to be finally gaining some commercial traction in metro Detroit.
Street Beet’s dinner menu includes many popular entrees from when it was a pop-up, like the smashburger and Supreme Crunchywrap. Other options include a vegan coney dog, Braised Green Melt, and chicken sandwich. Plus don’t miss the fries, available five ways: regular, chili cheese, animal style, hot, or nacho. 1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit; streetbeet.online
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen, Southfield
In Detroit, legendary boxer Joe Louis had an arena named after him, as well as one of the city’s most recognizable monuments, “The Fist.” But Louis also has a restaurant named after him, specializing in “the first” — the first meal of the day, that is. And that’s none other than breakfast and brunch spot Joe Louis Southern Kitchen.
On Dec. 9, the Detroit eatery officially opened its second location in Southfield. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m daily, the restaurant is serving up Southern-style breakfasts like bananas foster French toast, shrimp and grits, and The Brown Bomber: buttermilk biscuits with turkey gravy. In January, the eatery plans to unveil a bar serving mimosas and bloody marys, plus a gift shop that will feature Joe Louis merchandise.
The boxing legend’s son, Joe Louis Barrow II, is co-CEO of the company. “My father’s legacy is so strong throughout Detroit and the surrounding communities, we’re excited to feature commemorative items for purchase at our checkout counter — offering people the chance to take home a piece of that legacy after sharing a delicious meal together,” Louis Barrow II said in a press release. 29649 Northwestern Highway, Southfield; joelouissouthernkitchen.com
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Detroit, The Gallery in Birmingham
A skylit restaurant with Taj Mahal stone, sparkling chandeliers, and olive trees opened on the fourth floor of RH Detroit, The Gallery in Birmingham on Nov. 21.
The RH Rooftop Restaurant offers a variety of seafood offerings: caviar carpaccio, lobster rolls, grilled branzino, and Chilean sea bass. Other entrees include a wagyu ribeye, a rotisserie chicken, a Tuscan veal chop, and several burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Its wine bar serves Champagne, several Napa Valley selections, as well as signature cocktails. Brunch is served on the weekends. 300 S Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham; rh.com/us/en/detroit/restaurant
Stella Bar and Restaurant
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This Italian fine-dining restaurant celebrated its grand opening in Troy on Nov. 23, in the former City Grill & Bar space next to Gran Castor. The dinner menu is characterized by house-made pastas and pizzas — plus steaks, seafood, salads, and A5 wagyu burgers. During happy hour, its bar serves several signature martinis and margaritas for $9 and under — plus beers and wines. The restaurant also offers a lighter and more casual lunch menu with several sandwiches, and brunch on Sundays. 2940 Rochester Rd, Troy; @stellabarandrestaurant on Instagram
Recent Food & Beverage Headlines
Breadless has announced plans to become a national franchise.
The local fast casual eatery — known for gluten-free lettuce wraps, bowls, smoothies, and more — is poised to expand across the country. Breadless announced a nationwide franchise program and says it currently has more than 50 interested franchise owners, according to a recent press release. The brand opened its first location in Detroit in 2022 and expanded to Rochester Hills the following year.
Earl Sweatshirt visited Dime Store in downtown Detroit.
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After stopping for brunch, Earl Sweatshirt posed for a photo with staff at Detroit’s Dime Store on Dec. 10. That night, he performed at the Majestic Theatre. The rapper — who rose to prominence as a member of Tyler, The Creator’s Odd Future collective — has collaborated several Detroit rappers over the years including Danny Brown and Zelooperz. In the photo, he’s notably wearing Cartier frames, a Detroit fashion staple.
The Mother Loaf is leaving its Core City space at the end of the year.
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Jeremiah Kouhia is the owner of The Mother Loaf, a bakery in Detroit’s Core City. Earlier this month, Kouhia announced that his bakery will be leaving the space at the end of the year, after the lease is up, due to a dispute with the landlord. Kouhia, who made the announcement on Dec. 1, was previously head baker of the Detroit Institute of Bagels. His bread has graced the menus of many acclaimed Detroit restaurants including nearby Barda, Puma, and Lady of the House, as well as Leña and Ladder 4. Bev’s Bagels — located next door — will be expanding in size to take over the space next year, per a Dec. 16 press release.
Upcoming Dining and Drinks Events
Voyager’s 9th Annual Feast of Many Fishes
- When: Dec. 18, 19, 20
- Where: Voyager, Ferndale
- Cost: Varies (a la carte menu). Reservations available on Resy.
For three nights in a row, Voyager is serving up its take on the traditional Italian American Christmas Eve meal. Enjoy seafood, Sangiovese, homemade pastas, and more.
La Posada de Imperial
- When: Dec. 19
- Where: Imperial, Ferndale
- Cost: Varies (a la carte menu)
To commemorate Las Posadas, a Christmas tradition celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, Imperial will have a special menu, cocktails, sing-alongs, and a piñata, with a portion of the day’s proceeds going to Forgotten Harvest Detroit. The special menu includes a bowl of Pozole Verde (available with shredded chicken or mushrooms), a Braised Lamb Tamale, a Short Rib Walking Taco, and for dessert, a Caramel Apple Empanada. Drink specials include the “Sleigh It Ain’t So” cocktail (Hornitos Reposado, tangerine, pomegranate, and spiced honey) and the non-alcoholic “Mule-tide Spirit,” made with ginger molasses syrup and ginger beer.
Vecino x Regalis: Winter White Truffle Dinner
- When: Dec. 22
- Where: Vecino, Detroit
- Cost: $190 per guest, tickets available on Resy.
In collaboration with New York-based food purveyor Regalis, Vecino will be serving a six-course tasting menu based around Winter White Truffles. The highly coveted, season-specific fungi is harvested in Italy’s Piedmont region around the small town of Alba. The menu will include truffle esquites, sopa de hongos y chochoyotes, quail and caviar buñuelos, and uni tacos. Drink pairings — cocktail, wine, and non-alcoholic — are available at additional charge.
Free Wine Tasting at Marrow on The Go
- When: Dec. 23
- Where: Marrow on the Go, Birmingham
- Cost: Free, reservations available on Eventbrite.
The Birmingham butcher and eatery is hosting a sampling of its wines — highlighting boutique bottles — with a professional from The Royce Detroit.
Réveillon: Renewal and Rebirth at Castalia Cocktails
- When: Dec. 30
- Where: Castalia at Sfumato, Detroit
- Cost: $103+, tickets available on Tock.
The Pinnacle Award-honored cocktail bar in Detroit’s Cass Corridor — which plans to close at the end of the year — is hosting a final celebration on the night before New Year’s Eve. Enjoy dinner and a cocktail pairing, drawing inspiration from “different mythical beasts and deities of rebirth and renewal.” Seating is community-style, and limited to just 12 seats.
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