Hot and Fresh: Some of Metro Detroit’s Newest Restaurants
Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse in Clarkston
One of Hour Detroit’s Restaurants on our Radar for 2024, Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse has finally opened in downtown Clarkston. Located in the historic original Rudy’s Market building at 9 S. Main Street, the steak offerings include Wagyu, Prime filets, and sharable 28-ounce steaks like the Allen Brothers 30-Day Dry-Aged Porterhouse and a Piedmontese tomahawk. Executive chef Josh Stockton, who was the opening chef and owner of Detroit’s since-closed Gold Cash Gold, helms the kitchen. He’s also served as director of culinary operations at the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham.
Parlay Detroit in Downtown Detroit
A sports bar co-owned by former Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell opened last Friday in downtown Detroit at 1260 Washington Blvd. It occupies the former site of the stock market-themed Detroit Beer Exchange, which closed early this year. Parlay Detroit is helmed by chef Russell Oliver, and the menu is curated by
chef Nikki Steward, whose impressive resume includes cheffing for DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, and Dave Chappelle, according to her website. Apart from burgers, sandwiches and wings, noteworthy menu items include Buffalo Chicken Wontons, and a Grilled Whole Jerk Snapper with Garlic Sweet Chili Sauce. The bar also includes a members-only lounge, and a cigar humidor stocked with whiskeys and premium liquors. It also plans to open a basement speakeasy called Hidden early next year.
Antica Nova in Troy
A new Italian restaurant opened last month behind the San Marino Club — a banquet hall at 1695 E. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy. Helmed by Chef Anthony Giannola and run in partnership with the San Marino Club, the new eatery serves a
smattering of traditional Italian pastas like Spaghetti Allo Scoglio (spaghetti with mixed seafood); Tagiatelle Bolognese prepared with veal and beef ragu; and gnocchetti, available with several house-made sauces. The menu also features Timballo Alla Parmigiana, piccata, marsala, slow-cooked risotto dishes, and several vegan offerings. The bar, separated from the dining area by a wall of wine bottles; runs happy hour between 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and all day on Sunday — which includes drink specials and unique offerings like Lamb Sliders and The Ultimate Antica Burger, topped with fried egg and pancetta.
Soraya in Downtown Detroit
After the sudden closings of two notable restaurants in Detroit — downtown’s Maru Sushi a couple months ago and Corktown’s Korean American restaurant Black Ginger last month — the team behind Black Ginger opened a new restaurant called Soraya in the space formerly occupied by Maru, the Detroit Free Press reported. Located in the Federal Reserve Building, Soraya had a soft opening last Friday. It offers sushi and other Japanese eats — but diners can expect the return of some Black Ginger dishes such as its Tempura Broccolini, owner Harold Kim told the Freep.
Que Pasa Taqueria in Royal Oak
Sterling Heights-based Que Pasa Taqueria opened its second location in Royal Oak last month at 221 E 12 Mile Rd. Its offerings include Red Tacos, which are made with tortillas marinated in birria, alongside traditional tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, Birria Pizadilla (a Mexican-style pizza), soups, and sope — the popular Mexican street snack made with a thick corn flour shell.
Shucked & Loaded Gourmet Corn Bar in Clawson
A new restaurant that serves elote (a Mexican street corn served on the cob), esquites (a Mexican street corn in salad form), and baked potatoes opened Nov. 13 in Clawson at 192 N Rochester Rd., according to its Facebook page. The elote, esquites, and potatoes are topped with the customer’s choice of protein and can be prepared several ways including Chicken Shwarma, Jerk Chicken, Garlic Alfrado, and Flamin Hot Cheeto.
House of Burek in Shelby Township
A carryout-style restaurant serving burek — a breakfast pastry made from flaky dough stuffed with fillings savory or sweet — opened recently at 48850 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. At House of Burek, customers can get the traditional pastry as a roll, pie, or by the slice; and fillings include ground beef, leek, onion, saeurkraut, apple, and squash.
Coming to the Table: Restaurants Opening Soon in Metro Detroit
Marrow in Birmingham
The four-time James Beard-nominated restaurant and butcher shop in Detroit is branching out with a new location in Birmingham at 283 Hamilton Row. The new location will feature café-style seating and a casual menu that will include Marrow’s bacon burger, deli sandwiches, and breakfast sandwiches — available for dine-in or pick-up. There will also be a market carrying Marrow’s signature meats, aged steaks, deli items, wine, and more. Marrow is also in the process of building a new restaurant, flagship store, and meat processing facility in Eastern Market, which it expects to complete next year.
Miss Eva’s in Detroit
A speakeasy-style bar plans to open in Detroit’s North Rosedale Park neighborhood at 19566 Grand River Ave. Inspired by the neighborhood bars and listening rooms that were once prevalent in Detroit throughout the 20th century, the bar plans to be “a celebration of music and culture” — with jazz, neo soul, and R&B performances; and
cocktails inspired by African diaspora and Black culture. Owner Jay Williams, who grew up in the neighborhood, named the restaurant after his late grandmother Eva Marie Franklin. “Traditionally, in Detroit, you’d have a bar within walking distance of your home,” said Miss Eva’s music director Mike Monford in a press release. “You could go to the corner and check out jazz musicians like Donald Byrd or another big Detroit name on any given night. Jay is bringing this back.” The bar plans to host concerts and events throughout November and December, but its grand opening is slated for spring 2025. For more information, visit missevasdetroit.com.
Effin Egg in the Cass Corridor
A Florida-based fast casual breakfast franchise plans to open its first Michigan location right in the heart of Detroit’s Cass Corridor. Effin Egg’s menu includes breakfast sandwiches, burritos, waffles, pastries, and several vegetarian options. It plans to open at 4160 Cass Ave., which formerly housed Treat Dreams. Check effineggdetroit.com for updates on the opening date.
Upcoming Food and Drink Events
An Evening with Chef Joe Paxton at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms Nov. 20
Joe Paxton, executive chef at Grosse Pointe Farms’ historic War Memorial, is serving a four-course Italian tasting dinner in the historic building’s lakefront ballroom. Curated cocktails and a cash bar are on site. For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit warmemorial.org
Bad & Beaujolais at Voyager in Ferndale Nov. 21, 22, 23
For its seventh annual homage to Beaujolais Nouveau Day — a French holiday celebrating the end of harvest and release of the year’s Beaujolais Nouveau wine — customers can enjoy the newly released wines and a limited-time a-la-carte menu featuring French provincial seafood delicacies. It’s not a ticketed event, but reservations are strongly recommended. For more information, visit voyagerferndale.com
Jon Kung Book Signing and Pavlova Workshop at Neighbor X Folk in Michigan Central Nov. 27
The James Beard-honored café Folk plans to open a new retail store at The Station at Michigan Central Nov. 22, and it’s planning two simultaneous events on Nov 27. Local chef Jon Kung will be hosting a meet-and-greet to sign copies of his book Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen. Additionally, local baker Halcyon Patisserie will be hosting a workshop teaching participants how to make pavlova. For more information and to purchase tickets to either event, visit the Neighbor x Folk Events at Michigan Central Station Eventbrite page.
Artist Maker & Pop-Up at The Rind and Monger’s Provisions in Berkley Nov. 30
For Small Business Saturday, Berkley’s Monger’s Provisions and its attached restaurant The Rind are hosting a small-scale afternoon artisan fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., highlighting other local small businesses. Birmingham bakery Death by Pastry will also be running an on-site pop-up. Entry is free, and The Rind will be open for lunch and bar service. For more information, visit mongersprovisions.com.
Detroit Tequila Festival at Eastern Market Dec. 13
Back for its seventh year in a row, the Detroit Tequila Festival features over 80 brands of tequilas to sample — tequila liqueurs, creams, infusions, flavored tequilas and, mezcals; plus a number of margarita options, and on-site food vendors. For more information, visit detroittequilafestival.com
Hudson’s Events at the Detroit Historical Museum Dec. 13 and Dec. 14
Ever wish you could go back in time to eat at Hudson’s? This may be the closest thing to it. Enjoy historical talks and a screening of the PBS documentary Holidays at Hudson’s — following either dinner (Dec. 13) or brunch (Dec. 14) prepared from Hudson’s original recipes, sourced from the Detroit Historical Society collection. Tickets and more information are available at detroithistorical.org.
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