Ferndale favorite Public House retools with vegan menu and revamped patio

Detroit Metro Times (Food & Drink) 5/17 10:00P Jane Slaughter

When the original Public House opened in 2013, the Metro Times’ Noelle Lothamer nailed its formula for success: “Choose an area of town with a high concentration of people in their 20s and 30s who...

12 New Restaurants and Bars to Check Out in Ann Arbor

Eater Detroit 5/17 4:42A John Reyes

A fruit tart from The Great Commoner. | The Great Commoner From brisket rice bowls, wings, and shrimp tacos, here are some of Ann Arbor’s latest new restaurants Summer’s almost here and with the...

20 Vital Spots for Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Detroit

Eater Detroit 5/17 4:18A Eater Staff

Vegan pho from Ima. | GB in Detroit Soul warming pho, grilled jackfruit burgers, and swirly dairy-free soft serve abounds Like the rest of the world, whether fueled by concerns over climate change or...

Just in Time for Food Truck Season, Detroit Has New Rules for Mobile Vendors

Eater Detroit 5/16 9:03A Serena Maria Daniels

Customers line up to place orders at the many food trucks posted up in Cadillac Square | Michelle Gerard Food trucks can now operate in four zones in downtown and Midtown It’s food truck season in...

Detroiters Share Fond Memories of Astro Coffee and Ochre Bakery, Both Closing This Month

Eater Detroit 5/11 7:40A Serena Maria Daniels

Astro Coffee opened in Corktown in 2011, ushering in a growing number of third wave coffee houses in Detroit. | Michelle and Chris Gerard The beloved Corktown cafe was considered among the first wave...

Metro Detroit’s kabob king restarts reign in Royal Oak Farmers Market

Detroit Metro Times (Food & Drink) 5/10 10:00P Tom Perkins

For years, to find one of the best kabobs in town, one needed to hit an unlikely spot – the Mobil gas station at the corner of Coolidge and 12 Mile roads. It wasn’t much of a secret that Mr. Kabob...

When the Power Went Out, This Detroit Restaurant Donated Its Food to Local Charity

Eater Detroit 5/10 7:20A Serena Maria Daniels

The interior of The Block, a popular brunch spot in Midtown that gave away thousands of dollars in food on Mother’s Day when the restaurant’s power went out. | Michelle and Chris Gerard The outage...

The new Twin Peaks restaurant in Auburn Hills is now open

Detroit Metro Times (Food & Drink) 5/10 4:24A Lee DeVito

Kitschy sports bar chain Twin Peaks has officially opened its latest location in metro Detroit. The new 6,835-square-foot restaurant is located at 2443 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills. According to a...

Potbelly Delights Fans With Limited Time Lemon Cheesecake Cookie

Detroit BubbleLife iReporter 5/9 1:35P Katie Gibbons

Potbelly celebrates spring with sunshine in the form of a cookie. The Lemon Cheesecake cookie has the bright, tart flavor of lemon studded by sweet bites of real cheesecake. On May 9, the Lemon Cheesecake cookie is back, but fans will have to act...

Where to Get Finger-Licking Barbecue in Metro Detroit

Eater Detroit 5/9 10:00A Eater Staff

Gerard + Belevender Pulled pork, brisket, baby back ribs, and burnt ends Aside from where to get the best coneys, few foods spark as much serious debate as barbecue in Detroit . Everyone has an...

Is Detroit Ready For a Health Code Restaurant Rating System?

Eater Detroit 5/9 8:07A Serena Maria Daniels

The Detroit approach wouldn’t include letter grades like New York City, but may feature a color-coded system. | Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images Plus, more restaurant robots are coming to metro...

These Southeast Michigan Restaurants and Bars Closed in 2022

Eater Detroit 5/5 8:00A Brenna Houck

New Martha Washington departed in April 2022 after one final, boisterous Paczki Day in Hamtramck. | Michelle and Chris Gerard Tracking confirmed restaurant and bar closure from New Martha Washington...

Detroit’s Astro Coffee and Ochre Bakery are closing for good

Detroit Metro Times (Food & Drink) 5/4 11:20A Lee DeVito

The folks behind Detroit's popular Astro Coffee and Ochre Bakery spots have apparently called it quits, according to a message posted to the Instagram accounts of both businesses on Wednesday. "We...

Açaí bowl chain Nautical Bowls is heading to metro Detroit

Detroit Metro Times (Food & Drink) 5/4 9:06A Lee DeVito

Minnesota-based açaí bowl chain Nautical Bowls is expanding across the country, with its first Michigan location expected to open in Royal Oak next month. Katie Fisch, who owns the Michigan franchise...

Where to Eat and Drink in Eastern Market

Eater Detroit 5/4 8:43A Serena Maria Daniels

Eastern Market has served as a lively hub of Detroit’s food and beverage commerce for more than a century. | Michelle Gerard From Indian food to all-day brunch and build-your-own lemonades Eastern...