The Detroit area's quirkiest restaurants that everyone should visit at least once

In the Detroit area alone, we have places to eat where you can board a ship, say a secret password, and attend…

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Mad Hatter Bistro 185 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham This Alice in Wonderland-themed bar and restaurant uses traditional family recipes that have been passed down for generations. You can choose to dine in Wonderland or in an electric dining room where you can watch the "Mad Scientists," aka the chefs, prepare food in the open kitchen. Photo via Mad Hatter Bistro/Bar/Tea Room / Facebook
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Everyone we saw at the Michigan Brewers Guild's Summer Beer Festival

Michigan Summer Beer Fest made its return to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park on Friday. Celebrating 22 years of Michigan beers, the Summer Beer…

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Everything we saw at Pig & Whiskey 2019

Pig & Whiskey returned to Ferndale from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21.07/19/2019 Photos by Dontae Rockymore

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Essential Detroit-area restaurants serving cuisine from all around the world

The Detroit area is home to people from all around the globe who have brought beautiful cultures and exquisite cuisines to the…

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South Korea: Korean Palace 34744 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights One of the treats about eating Korean food is the array of a half-dozen side dishes — banchan — that come with the meal. That the little plates of banchan will appear soon after you order is just assumed by the mostly Korean clientele at Korea Palace — you won't find a reference to them on the menu. Photo via Tom Perkins
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All the beautiful people we saw at Taste of Summer in the D 2019

The truth is, metro Detroit’s bars and restaurants have been heating up and keeping it cool all year. A Taste of Summer…

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Detroit's 25 hottest bars right now according to Yelp

Yelp, everyone's favorite place to share an informed opinion, can offer some useful insights when deciding on which bar to frequent in…

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2. Candy Bar1509 Broadway St., DetroitWe want Candy! This intimate setting, which appears to be influenced by the Roaring '20s in decor, has drinks as sweet as their treats. You can sit and chat in the pink and red suede seats and order a round at the bar — or you can always just stare at the beautifully crafted chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Photo by Christian Harder courtesy of the Siren Hotel
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Photos from Detroit's Caribbean softball league

Every Sunday, dozens of ball players who are immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere head to diamonds in Southwest…

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Hidden gem restaurants only found in Detroit strip malls

Sometimes the best restaurants are found where you least expect — even at your local strip mall. These easy-to-miss Detroit-area restaurants are…

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Bonoful Sweets & Cafe12085 Conant Ave., HamtramckTucked inside a Hamtramck strip mall, you’ll find this small restaurant which serves affordable Indian, Chinese, and Bangladeshi food. If you decide to eat in, try to snag a booth since they offer a lot of privacy because they have floor to ceiling walls that create little cubbies for your dining experience. Photo via GoogleMaps
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Everything we saw at Planet Ant’s Hamtramck Pop-Up Food Festival

Planet Ant’s Hamtramck Pop-Up Food Festival brings two days of more than 15 local food vendors, including the Grim Feeder, Preeti’s, Pietrzyk…

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Essential Royal Oak restaurants you should have tried by now

Royal Oak has transformed before our eyes in recent years, and if you blink too long you could miss something. Whether you're…

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Comet Burgers 315 South Main St., Royal Oak; (248) 545-7100; Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Comet Burger's concept of the '50s is pink vinyl and stainless steel chairs, Formica table-tops decorated with little boomerangs (you'll recognize them when you see them), album covers on the walls, lots of TVs, and, of course, sliders and malts. Try the single and double sliders with grilled onions for improved flavor or the monster burger if you're really hungry. Photo via GoogleMaps
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18 Michigan restaurants worth a road trip from Detroit

Despite the bourgeoning and bustling restaurant scene in and around Detroit, all of us need to get out of town sometime. If…

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 Marine City Fish Company 240 S. Water St., Marine City; 810-765-5477; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday noon-8 p.m. With memorabilia-lined walls and an eclectic menu, Marine City’s namesake fish company mirrors its city’s charm and character. Located near the banks of the St. Clair River, lunch or dinner at Marine City Fish Company should be the last stop on an exploration through the city. The menu has (obviously) a wide selection of fish, in addition to meats, pastas, and sandwiches, with simplified options for children. Make sure to try the homemade chips and check out the patio if its warm, or try the dessert menu inside and enjoy the home-like aesthetic on colder days. Photo via Marine City Fish Company / Facebook
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The most important brunches in Detroit right now

Metro Detroit is known for its outstanding restaurants, and they only get better during the daylight hours. Here are some of the…

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The Detroit area's best restaurants in 2019, according to our readers

The results are in for the 2019 Best of Detroit reader's poll and our readers didn't hold back from letting us know…

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Best Seafood Bonefish Grill 660 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy; 248-269-0276 bonefishgrill.com Photo from Bonefish Grill / Facebook
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Mind-blowing desserts that we can't get enough of in the Detroit area

While Detroit might be known as the "Motor City," we've got other things going for us, too. The city and surrounding suburbs…

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Photo from M Street Baking Company / Facebook
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The 10 best new Detroit restaurants to open so far in 2019

April showers may bring May flowers, but spring in metro Detroit means a lush list of new restaurant offerings. We might be…

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Sea scallops.
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30 essential Detroit area patios you should be enjoying this weekend

Michigan's warm season is too short, but when the weather's nice there's nothing better than finding a bar or restaurant that has…

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MotorCity Wine Perhaps one of the most beloved patios in the city, MotorCity Wine is more than just a place to pop some serious red, white, or rosé. With ample seating and fire pits for chilly nights, MotorCity Wine often brings its frequent dining pop-ups and entertainment outdoors for a more intimate party with fresh air. 1949 Michigan Ave., Detroit 313-483-7283 Photo courtesy of MotorCity Wine Facebook
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20 places where you can get a legit slice of pizza in Detroit

If there's one thing Midwesterners enjoy, it's a hearty helping of melted cheese on a buttery crust of pizza. Although Detroit might…

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PizzaPapalis of Greektown 553 Monroe St.; Detroit; 313-961-8020 PizzaPapalis serves Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to downtown Detroit, but is so popular that they also have locations in Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Taylor, Rivertown, and even Toledo. Be sure to try the Papali’s gourmet pizza topped with spinach, chicken, black olives, garlic, and feta cheese. Photo courtesy of PizzaPapalis of Greektown
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The 20 best old school bakeries in metro Detroit

A good bakery is hard to find, but luckily in metro Detroit, we get to pick from the cream of the crop.…

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Donut Cutter 28173 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-542-4653 Whether you’re a fan of dense cake donuts or soft fluffy yeast donuts, Donut Cutter has you covered. Although its current owners bought Donut Cutter in 1998, this bakery has been a part of Berkley since 1983. Pair your donut with a hot cup of coffee or a refreshing apple cider. Photo courtesy of Instagram user gonehungry
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The 20 best craft cocktail bars in the Detroit area, right now

Detroit may have more of a reputation as a shot-and-a-beer bar type of town, but that doesn't mean we don't have classy…

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Willis Show Bar 4156 Third Ave., Detroit The building on Third and Willis has returned to its roots as a cabaret in the glory days of swing and jazz when it reopened in 2018. Guests can watch local and national acts perform on the bar's stage, which is located directly behind and above the bartenders, as they sip a variety of martinis and pretend they're hanging out with Sinatra. Photo by Jesse David Green
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35 essential dive bars you can only find in Detroit suburbs

When it comes to getting a drink, not just any place will do. On a day when you need a no-fuss drink…

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Marge’s Bar 15300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe; 313-881-8895 It’s the friendliest sports bar in metro Detroit. And by sports, we mean hockey. And if that’s not cool enough, they host live jazz music. So basically it’s a dive bar that doubles as a jive bar. Photo by Mike Dionne
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25 stunning metro Detroit restaurants

Got a hot date? Or perhaps, just looking to elevate your weekend with a little culture? Then consider heading to one of…

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ima 2015 Michigan Ave., Detroit With a somewhat minimalistic design, ima in Corktown is a pleasant, welcoming place to grab some udon noodles or rice bowls. Photo courtesy of @holdspacecreative
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Everyone who was feeling a little frisky at Frisky Whisky at Saint Andrews Hall

On Thursday, March 7, things got a little frisky at Frisky Whisky. The event held at Saint Andrews Hall featured a sampling…

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Everyone we saw celebrating Paczki Day in Hamtramck

There's only one day of the year to truly to be Fat and that's Fat Tuesday. Each year, the pre-Lent festivities take…

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Everyone we saw running for dough at the 2019 Packzi Run in Hamtramck

Exactly how many calories are in a paczek? To be honest, we'd rather not know, but at least these runners burned some…

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13 Detroit-area restaurants that are open 24-7

When the mood strikes, there's nothing that can stop you from satisfying that late-night (or early morning) hunger. That's why we've rounded…

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Fleetwood Diner 300 S. Ashley St.; Ann Arbor; 734-995-5502 If you’re hitting the Ann Arbor scene, enjoy Fleetwood Diner’s "Hippie Hash" served hash browns grilled with onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, broccoli, and feta cheese served with eggs and toast. It’s sure to cure your hangover before it even begins. Photo by Will Feuer
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Everything we saw at Metro Times' United We Brunch event at the Majestic Complex

On Saturday, Feb. 9, Metro Times’ annual brunch-tasting extravaganza, United We Brunch, took over the entire Majestic Complex in Midtown for an afternoon of…

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All the people we saw in the photo booth at United We Brunch

We came, we saw, we brunched! On Saturday, February 9, Metro Times took over the Majestic Complex for a morning full of…

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An essential guide to metro Detroit's most delicious Coney Islands

If there is one quintessential Detroit food item, it’s the coney dog. It’s obvious by the sheer number of Coney Island restaurants…

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5. Onassis Coney Island 1501 Michigan Ave., Detroit Corktown’s coney king right across from the ghost of ol’ Tiger Stadium. They also have a location on the west side on Livernois Ave.. The locals swear by the Corktown location and say it contends for the best in the city. Photo with permission from alluringchicago
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21 Detroit restaurants that have been featured on the Food Network

When it comes to great food, Detroit may not be the first city that appears on the top of everyone's list. But…

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Prime + Proper 1145 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 There isn’t a more exquisite and lush meat-centric eatery in all of metro Detroit. This upscale steakhouse and butcher bar is situated at the south end of Capitol Park, just steps from Campus Martius. With an in-house dry aging room visible from your table, this is the aptly named prime and proper location to have your steak and eat it too. Photo with permission from @primeandproperdetroit
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Detroit-area dive bars to visit when you need a stiff drink

The Motor City is go go go, but sometimes you just want to take a second to relax and collect your thoughts.…

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Queen’s Bar 35 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit Grab a drink downtown at Queen’s Bar where bottles of Miller High Life are $3 and shots of well whiskey go for just $5. Photo with permission from Devin Culham
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Everything we saw at Metro Times' Hall of Whiskey event at the Fisher Building

On Friday, Nov. 30, Metro Time threw its second-annual Hall of Whiskey event at the Fisher Building. Guests enjoyed a selection of…

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13 Michigan-brewed beers you should be drinking this fall

Michigan is a great beer state, so there's no reason not to enjoy one of the mitten's homegrown beverages. Whether you like…

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