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Hour Detroit’s 2026 Restaurant of the Year: Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse in Clarkston

On my second visit to Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, I did something I had never done before. I locked my keys in my truck. While...

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Cazuela de mariscos at Tacos Buey in Detroit.

Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Tacos Wuey in Detroit

For chef Eddie Vargas, Tacos Wuey serves as a platform for exploration. Inside the cozy Vernor Highway restaurant — opened in summer 2025 —...
Pepperoni pizza from Amelia Street Pizza Co.

Hour Detroit’s Best New Casual Eateries 2026

Amelia Street Pizza Co. Just when it seemed that pizza had peaked in metro Detroit, a new player entered the scene. Chef Matt Arb makes...
Lobster poached with flavorful aromatics like thyme, onion, celery, bay leaves, lemon, and cherry tomatoes.

Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Ostrea in Detroit

For decades, the London Chop House stood uncontested as the zenith of fine dining in Detroit. But much like the rest of downtown, it...
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What’s Cooking? Metro Detroit Dining News for August 2026

Hot and Fresh JD’s Stage Bistro in Chelsea One of southeast Michigan’s most anticipated restaurants of the year opened for dinner service on Aug. 11 —...
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6 Dog-friendly Bars in Metro Detroit

Bar dogs are some of my favorite dogs. Once upon a time, we were graced with Jameson from Temple Bar, Stanley from Donovan’s, and...

CHEF TIPS & TECHNIQUES

SPECIALTIES OF THE HOUSE

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Iridescence

Alaskan Black Cod – Wild Alaskan Black Cod with Rock Shrimp, Lobster, and smoked chili broth.
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Café Cortina

Bellino Americano – Based on the famous Italian Bellini, Café Cortina uses Detroit City Rye Whiskey and peach nectar made in house with smoked rosemary.
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Da Francesco’s Ristorante + Bar

Veal Osso Buco Milanese – Tender veal shank braised with fresh herbs, pearl onions and Barolo wine in a rich veal demy glaze served over Italian risotto with baby carrot and Haricot verts.
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Antonio’s Cucina Italiana

Gnocchi Rita – Little Handmade potato dumplings served with Mamma Rita’s special Pancetta (bacon) and mushroom blush sauce.

The Whitney

Beef Wellington - Diners love the Creekstone tenderloin of beef, showcased by foie gras, caramelized garlic and shallots, mushroom and truffle oil duxelle, seasonal vegetables, and Courvoisier cream.

The Waterfront Wyandotte

Shrimp Scampi - Full pound of shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, bell peppers and garlic white wine sauce

The Fed

Grass “Fed” Double Double Burger - Double grass fed beef patty from farm field table, double cheese, heirloom tomato, shaved lettuce, special sauce, house pickle, handcut kennebec fries

Station Square Kitchen and Bar

Filet Surf and Turf - Served with Montrachet cheese mashed potatoes, asparagus, and tomato-basil beurre blanc

Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro

Grilled Lamp Chops - Served with Israeli couscous with confit cherry tomato and mint chimichurri.

Parc

Dry Aged Tomahawk Ribeye - 41-day dry aged Creekstone Farms 40 oz. Long Bone Ribeye, grilled over local hardwood

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