Food, Real Detroit Weekly

Ignite Sushi Bar & Lounge

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala The hidden gem of MGM Grand Detroit's dining and nightlife establishments, Ignite Sushi Bar & Lounge is just that: a sleek, plush, beautiful and inviting restaurant that not only serves up some of the most delicious sushi in the city – dare we say the metro Detroit area, even – but tempers a mouth-watering menu with the kind of ambiance such an inventive and enticing bill of fare deserves. According to Awsem Zbair, MGM Grand Detroit's Nightlife and Entertainment Manager, nothing would be possible without Ignite's head sushi chef, Chef Jay, a man Zbair says created their menu from the ground up.…

Bleu Detroit

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb For the majority of the Motor City's natives, Memorial Day Weekend goes WAY beyond charbroiled franks, deviled eggs, wine coolers and opening the pool. Memorial Day Weekend not only confirms that it is full-blown summer in Michigan, but is also THE party weekend of the season.…

Drink Up

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Red Bull the Red Edition One of the three brand new flavors from our favorite energy drink purveyor, Red Bull the Red Edition is a sweet cranberry concoction that gives you the wings you need to get through the day and night as well as a deliciously different flavor.…

Drink Up

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Stella Artois Cidre Made with fresh, handpicked apples, Stella Artois Cidre is perfectly tart and complimentarily sweet.…

Younger's Irish Tavern

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb In the quaint little village of Romeo resides a not-always-quaint and not-so-little Irish pub. Brothers Glenn and Bill Wilhelm were inspired to open Younger's Irish Tavern with the hope of carrying on the "Younger" name – originating from their great, great Grandfather's brewery in Ireland.…

DB Cooper's Bar & Grill

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb It should come as no surprise that sports bars are generally predictable. One can always rely on cheap drinks, greasy food,and an all-around casual crowd.…

Drink Up

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Skinnygirl Margarita Margaritas.…

Hog's Hollow

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb Major changes are in store for Cass Bar and Grill this month and it would be a poor decision not to partake in the excitement. First of all, the name Cass Bar and Grill is dead and gone.…

Luna

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb This goes out to all the party monsters of the general public (within the metro Detroit area, at least). Luna in Royal Oak is calling all cats that are looking for a dance club with DJs playing the best in alternative and electronic dance music, unbelievably cheap drinks and an all-around wild time.…

The Dish

Nicole Rupersburg — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Nicole Rupersburg Where should you take Mom for Mother's Day? We got you, boo.…

Taco Fight!

Adam O'Connor — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Adam O'Connor Let's face it – you can grab a burrito from any freezer section in any mammoth grocery store in the Midwest. But you can't get yourself a truly delicious taco just anyplace.…

Armando's

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb There is an abundance of excitement in store for Armando's Mexican Restaurant this summer. Although they've been open for over three decades, Armando's continues to stay in the running for the best Mexicantown cantina determined by popular vote (a.k.a. you metro Detroiters).…

Taco Fight!

Adam O'Connor — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Adam O'Connor Let's face it – you can grab a burrito from any freezer section in any mammoth grocery store in the Midwest. But you can't get yourself a truly delicious taco just anyplace.…

No Worm!

Michael Cheritto — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This is Real Tequila by Michael Cheritto Tequila, the firewater that has fueled more than a couple nights of debauchery that most of us would rather soon forget, has really earned itself a pretty nasty reputation. But there's actually more than a few companies out there producing a product that isn't intended for mass consumption and the resulting behavior of an animal.…

Drink Up

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Dos Equis Come the fifth of May you're going to have a lot of tacos to eat, many bean dips to enjoy and even more salty tortilla chips to nibble away at until your little belly has had all the Mexican goodness it can hold.…

Rojo Mexican Bistro

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb It's been three years since Rojo Mexican Bistro opened their doors at the corner of Main and Fourth in Rochester's sleepy little downtown stretch. They're certainly doing something right, because not only does the business occupy a place in Rochester, but also in Novi, Saint Clair Shores and Partridge Creek.…

Drink Up

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Twisted Helles Frankenmuth Brewery Twisted Helles, the newest brew from our friends in Frankenmuth, is a summer lager that's the perfect addition to not only the family of beers made by the brewery in Michigan's Little Bavaria, but to meal after summertime meal.…

Nick's 22nd Street Steakhouse

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb In case anyone hasn't noticed, steakhouses are totally THE thing now. And while it seems as though we can't get enough of them, each one is just as overpriced and gaudy as the next.…

Kickers

Stefanie Cobb — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefanie Cobb There are several reasons to visit Kickers Total Entertainment Complex in Livonia. Shouldn't the name itself be reason enough?…

The Dish

Nicole Rupersburg — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Nicole Rupersburg -HOLY DUCK: Monk. The new concept just opened last week in the Bastone complex in downtown Royal Oak in what was formerly Café Habana.…

Drink Up

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Civilized Vodka Made in Traverse City and distilled in the old ways of the North Woods, Civilized Vodka stays true to its name.…

B.Nektar

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

You might have heard of B. Nektar. Especially since they recently won the prestigious award of Best Mead in the 2013 Best of Detroit polling for Detroit's most dangerous weekly. by Alysa Zavala You might have heard of B. Nektar. Especially since they recently won the prestigious award of Best Mead in the 2013 Best of Detroit polling for Detroit's most dangerous weekly.…

Lockharts

Stefani Cobb — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Stefani Cobb Praise is definitely something that isn't necessarily needed for Lockhart's BBQ in Royal Oak, as they are already one of the most beloved BBQ joints in all the lands of metro Detroit. Since their opening in 2010, Lockhart's success continues to grow and it's certainly well deserved.…

Majestic Cafe

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala To say the Majestic Complex in Detroit is an icon is almost an understatement. Hosts of some of the best musical acts, both national and local, they're also home to the Garden Bowl, which happens to be the oldest continuously operating bowling alley IN AMERICA.…

Fort Street Brewery

Alysa Zavala — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

by Alysa Zavala Many a thing about Fort Street Brewery is wonderful and worthy of admiration. Whether it's their roster of house-made brews, their delicious cocktails or their well thought-out menu, it's hard to NOT find something to love about this Lincoln Park brew pub.…