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Detroit, MI
Best Lunch (Restaurants)
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220 Merrill / Edison's Lounge |
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220 E Merrill St, Birmingham 48009 • 248-645-2150 |
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BIRMINGHAM. Great for networking with members of the Motor City's young, hip business crowd, this suave downtown bistro-bar is a prime place to meet for a few drinks after work or some good "pre-theater" pasta (a movie theater is adjacent to the restaurant). Located in the historic Edison building (once the headquarters of Detroit's power company), the establishment provides an electricity all its own, as evidenced by the eclectic decor and superb northern Italian dishes. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Annam Restaurant |
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22053 Michigan Ave, Dearborn 48124 • 313-565-8744 |
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DEARBORN. It's worth the short drive to Dearborn to visit this Vietnamese restaurant, whose much-anticipated opening in April 2000 garnered a good amount of press and local interest. With its excellent cuisine, Annam has built a large and loyal following that includes everybody from martini-drinking professionals to figure-conscious vegetarians. Fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques harmoniously blend flavors and textures and are staples of the superb menu. Wooden floors, neutral walls, and carefully edited Asian accents enhance Annam's refined atmosphere. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Atlas Global Bistro |
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3111 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48201 • 313-831-2241 |
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DOWNTOWN. Occupying a gracious building from the turn of the century, this accomplished restaurant mixes tradition and innovation to great effect. Its menu is also an amalgam, unifying flavors from around the globe and allowing them to transcend their usual roles. A strip loin steak enjoys a sake-ginger rub, and Colorado lamb shank gets a kick from shaved garlic chips and a pomegranate reduction. Even stuffed chicken breast is in for a shake-up with watermelon chutney and fried okra fritters. Atlas also serves a scrumptious weekend brunch. |
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Beans & Cornbread |
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29508 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield 48034 • 248-208-1680 |
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SOUTHFIELD. Soul food dishes, both sophisticated and down-home, highlight the menu here. Try meatloaf and gravy, or Baby Sister's Backyard-Style Baby Backs with a side of collard greens or black-eyed peas. Alternatively, sample salmon croquettes drizzled with roasted red pepper sauce or a Harlem burrito – collard greens, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and rice rolled in a flour tortilla and served with Spanish Harlem salsa. Top it all off with a slice of sweet potato cheesecake. |
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Big Rock Chop House |
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245 S Eton St, Birmingham 48009-6577 • 248-647-7774 |
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BIRMINGHAM. Located in Birmingham's historic train station, this rustic restaurant looks and feels more like Wyoming than Michigan, thanks to dark wood flooring, Native American artwork, and more than a few stuffed animals. Big Rock's menu includes flavorful game dishes, from elk and moose to bear and venison. Also known for its terrific home-brewed beer, Big Rock is a favorite after-work spot with local business types, who adore the cozy, cigar-friendly cocktail lounge located on the second level. During warmer months, the terrace is a prime place to enjoy a meal. |
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Lafayette – Coney Island |
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118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit 48226 • 313-964-8198 |
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DOWNTOWN DETROIT. Detroit wouldn't be the same without the famous junk food from this downtown staple, where hot dogs, chili, and fries have been elevated to art forms. Stop in late at night, and you'll find Coney Island packed with everybody from city cops to All-American Joes to local celebs, all just looking for some good-n-greasy food and a lively atmosphere. Saddle up at one of the counter stools and order away – one day, your doctor'll forbid you to eat food like this! |
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User Rating: 9.6 / 10
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Pegasus Taverna |
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558 Monroe St, Detroit 48226 • 313-964-6800 |
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GREEKTOWN. This Mediterranean gem, located along Greektown's primary drag, serves wonderful, traditional favorites like grilled lamb chops, moussaka, scordalia, dolmades, and baklava. The charming restaurant also boasts an admirable selection of imported beers (Mythos, anyone?) and Greek wines. Pegasus, widely regarded as one of the city's best places for Greek cuisine, tends to get packed on weekends and at lunchtime, so it's best to show up early if you don't want to wait. |
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User Rating: 5.5 / 10
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Sweet Lorraine's Cafe |
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29101 Greenfield Rd, Southfield 48076 • 248-559-5985 |
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SOUTHFIELD. Boasting a global menu and one of Southfield's more refined environments, refreshing Sweet Lorraine's is a veritable gourmet haven. Eclectic decor and colorful walls play off Lorraine's diverse menu, which offers everything from Jamaican jerk chicken salad and French potpie to grilled steaks and maple-cured Atlantic salmon. Be sure to save room for a delectable dessert offering – a cup of potent Spanish coffee or perhaps the Hazelnut Heater (Bailey's, Kahlua, Frangelico, and a dab of coffee). Great breakfast offerings too. |
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Tom's Oyster Bar |
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519 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit 48226 • 313-964-4010 |
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DOWNTOWN DETROIT. For some of the best seafood in the Motor City, head to Tom's, where oysters, lobsters, and steamed mussels have been earning high marks with locals since 1985. A New England experience awaits, complete with quintessential chowder house-style bare wood floors, tin ceilings, dark wood walls, checkered tablecloths, and French doors. A winner of several local awards, Tom's has also garnered recognition from national publications like Esquire and Gourmet. |
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Traffic Jam and Snug |
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511 W Canfield St, Detroit 48201 • 313-831-9470 |
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This local favorite is famous for its onsite brewpub, bakery, and dairy. A changing menu offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare, all bearing that unmistakable "made from scratch" tastiness – meatloaf and fish 'n chips are excellent choices. Dessert is not to be overlooked either, thanks to offerings like the Carlotta Chocolatta Ice Cream Cheesecake. Exceptional sundaes are a safe bet too. |
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User Rating: 6 / 10
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