Celebrate the start to beautiful day with a delicious breakfast at Dime Store. This Chrysler House eatery serves up a delectable selection of breakfast, brunch and lunch items in a laid-back urban setting, with a hint of retro flair. Tuck into fluffy omelets, Belgian waffles and brioche French toast for breakfast, or gourmet sandwiches like the duck Reuben with confit duck leg and red cabbage, grilled chicken with smoked Gouda, and Korean BBQ with pickled onions for a flavorful lunch from the open kitchen. Salads, snacks and a daily chef's special soup are served as well, alongside local craft beer, Zingerman’s coffee, Rishi organic teas, wine and cocktails. Dime Store is a true Michigan eatery, with everything from the bread, cheese, oil and produce to the beer, cider and coffee sourced from local vendors of the highest quality. Hand-crafted from scratch daily, every dish is a delicious surprise, both familiar and excitingly different.
Look for the giant horse on the roof and you'll know you've found Green Dot Stables. This horse-racing themed restaurant is a true delight to see with its brick walls and equestrian paraphernalia adorning the walls. Nowhere else will you find such an extensive selection of sliders of all kinds. Green Dot Stables also serves up six different types of fries and a good number of salads. The full bar offers any number of cheap and delicious cocktails and beers.
Selden Standard has a very simple mission, that is to serve their guests with complete honesty and humility. The restaurant's fare is modern American, whose contents are expertly-crafted out of local ingredients, meant for every palate to savor. The dishes are served small plate-style, making them perfect for sharing. Selden Standard's menu is seasonally-driven, which increases the novelty quotient of the place. The Mushroom Ragu, Grilled Duck Breast, and the Tuna Crudo are some of the staples from the menu. The restaurant's bar is one of its main attractions is manned by a team of highly-skilled mixologists, who concoct some truly innovative elixirs.
Supino Pizzeria in Detroit's Eastern Market is some of the city's favorite pizza, and has even won several "Best Pizza" awards in the Metro Detroit area. The menu consists mainly of pizzas divided into two categories: red and white. Classic combinations like the Quattro Formaggio (four cheese) and Margherita mix with modern ones like the City Wing Thing with smoked turkey, smoked Gouda, chevre, feta and parsley to form a well rounded pizza menu. Customers can also choose to create their own pizza from a selection of toppings. Pies are available in 12 inch or 18 inch sizes as well as slices. To round out the menu they also have a house salad, house lasagna and cannolis.
Ottava Via offers cozy interiors with round tables, oval-shaped lamps hanging from a reddish-brown ceiling and a red brick wall in front of the kitchen. It is popular for its Neapolitan Pizza prepared in a stone oven, Italian antipasti and pasta. Typical items on its menu include Caprese Salad served with mozzarella cheese, the classic Porchetta, Tuscan Braised Short Rib and Rucolinia Pizza. Try their Mushroom Pasta soaked in Truffle oil and you won't be disappointed with its rich textures and flavors. This restaurant is a great place for gourmets to enjoy a traditional Italian meal without breaking the bank.
A Detroit favorite, Slows Bar BQ serves up delectable dishes like Carolina Pulled Pork and St. Louis Spareribs in an ambiance that is warm, cozy and inviting. With wood-paneled and furnished interiors and dull-lighting, this eatery is a great place for a meal with family or friends. The mouthwatering menu here also features the loaded sandwiches and delicious melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. To quench your thirst, choose from the wide craft beer selection available for your enjoyment.
Hot dogs, hot dogs and more hot dogs! That's what this popular restaurant is known for. Lafayette Coney Island is somewhat of an institution in Downtown Detroit. It's the perfect place to stop for a snack or a cheap but filling meal. The place has a bit of a hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, which is decidedly a part of its charm. Aside from Detroit's famous Coney dogs, you will also find gyros, pita sandwiches and Greek salads as refreshing alternatives on the menu. Lafayette Coney Island is also one of the few diners in Downtown that stays open till 3a. So, if you are burning the midnight oil and desire a snack, you know where to go. Plastic money is not accepted, only cash payment will do.
With green walls, hanging flower installations and walls adorned with plants, just stepping into the Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails can add dollops of sunshine to a gloomy day. The wait staff match the spirit of the restaurant and seem quite positive and cheerful. The menu is seasonal and is constantly changing with creative new additions. Prepared from fresh, locally sourced, organic ingredients, the dishes are light and refreshing and it’s easy to notice the effort and care taken in cooking every course. Wash down your meals with beers, red, white or sparkling wines or interestingly named cocktails such as the Last Word. You can also bring your own bottle of preferred spirit to complement the meals. Don’t be surprised if the high quality meals and the refreshing atmosphere leave you raving about this place for a long time to come.
