Lafayette Coney Island Reopens 38 Days After Rat Complaint

Eater Detroit 3/5 6:56A Serena Maria Daniels

Lafayette Coney Island is back open. | GB in Detroit /Eater Detroit The century-old icon has modernized after shutting down on January 25 Downtown hot dog institution Lafayette Coney Island is open...

The Best Fish and Chips in Metro Detroit

Eater Detroit 3/4 6:38A Serena Maria Daniels

Scotty Simpsons Fish & Chips in Detroit, Michigan. | Serena Maria Daniels/Eater Detroit Where to eat battered and fried filets with sides of classic, dill, or Old Bay tartar sauce The Friday night...

Metro Detroit’s Definitive Guide to Paczki Day

Eater Detroit 3/3 7:29A Courtney Burk

Paczki Day is one of the most delightful days of the year in Detroit. | Shutterstock These stories explain why Fat Tuesday is special in the Motor City Paczki Day could low key be one of metro...

The Apparatus Room Unveils a New Look and Menu After Eight Years

Eater Detroit 2/28 5:56A Serena Maria Daniels

Some of the new menu offerings available at the Apparatus Room | The Apparatus Room The changes at the restaurant are part of a $4 million overhaul of the Detroit Foundation Hotel The Apparatus Room...

Where to Eat Detroit’s Best Sandwiches

Eater Detroit 2/27 3:12A Serena Maria Daniels

Two of the sandwiches available at Tall Trees Cafe in Ferndale | GB in Detroit The most delicious options between sliced bread The sandwich is an incredibly versatile vessel for satisfying one’s...

The Best Twists on Classic Paczki in Metro Detroit

Eater Detroit 2/19 4:36A Courtney Burk

Honcho Latin Street Food & Coffee From vegan and gluten-free treats to alternative flavors, there’s something for everyone on Paczki Day Paczki Day in metro Detroit has grown well beyond its Polish...

As Michigan Debates Tipped Minimum Wage, Restaurants Remain in Limbo

Eater Detroit 2/19 3:32A Serena Maria Daniels

One Fair Wage supporters march through Detroit in January. | Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for One Fair Wage Michigan lawmakers have until Friday to intervene on a Michigan Supreme Court...

Where to Devour the Best Detroit-Style Pizza

Eater Detroit 2/18 6:15A Serena Maria Daniels

Cloverleaf’s squares are among Detroit’s best. | GB in Detroit /Eater Detroit Where to find crispy cornered slices in the home of the square pizza Detroit-style pizza can be found in just about every...

Detroit’s Best Restaurants for Affordable Dining

Eater Detroit 1/21 7:10A Danny Palumbo

Rosa Maria Zamarrón Where to find affordable and filling meals around town The auto industry culture in Detroit helped drive the evolution of the city's iconic affordable dish — the chili-drenched,...

Metro Detroit’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2025

Eater Detroit 1/21 3:40A Serena Maria Daniels

A rendering of Chenin. | Chenin These 10 restaurants are what we’re looking forward to the most It’s the new year and with that, a chance for metro Detroit’s dining scene to be redefined once again....

Four Detroit Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know

Eater Detroit 1/10 6:56A Serena Maria Daniels

Tall Trees Cafe is among January’s openings. | GB in Detroit /Eater Detroit A sandwich haven in Ferndale, döner kebab in Garden City, and more openings to know now. Having a tough time keeping up with...

5 Detroit-Area Restaurant Closures to Know

Eater Detroit 12/19 4:45A Serena Maria Daniels

Oloman Cafe is closing after eight years. | Michelle and Chris Gerard /Eater Detroit A beloved Hamtramck cafe and gallery, a Black woman-owned wine shop downtown, and a Cass Corridor cheese monger are...

A Regionally-Inspired Taco-Verse Is Coming Soon to Hubbard Farms

Eater Detroit 12/4 8:15A Serena Maria Daniels

Vamos a tacos, güey In Mexican Spanish, güey (pronounced wuey) can take on many meanings. Once considered an insult, it’s synonymous with dude, friend, homie, foo and is commonly used in informal...

Introducing the 2024 Eater Detroit Award Winners

Eater Detroit 12/3 4:00A Serena Maria Daniels

Vecino The Best Restaurant, Best Cafe, and Best Vibes category in Detroit of the year Each year, the Eater Awards provides editors an opportunity to reflect on what made the best restaurants, bars,...

Cass Corridor Bottle Shop 8 Degrees Plato Is Closing Permanently

Eater Detroit 12/2 6:59A Serena Maria Daniels

GB in Detroit A chili cook-off and farewell party are planned later this month For nearly a decade, Detroit beer fans had a spacious haven for beers on tap, growler fills, hard-to-find selections, and...