16981 18 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-416-3501; jbaldwins.com
Jeff Baldwin, the respected chef who presided
over the kitchens at the Whitney and Van Dyke Place, owns this casual eatery
that elegantly presents about 30 entrées daily, along with a variety of sauces
and accoutrements. Among the entrées are crusty pizzas cooked in a stone oven,
calamari, crab cakes, ahi tuna, lemon chicken piccata and portobello ravioli.
Many desserts are made in-house, including the crème brûlée and rich Black Forest torte.
This article appears in Apr 25 – May 1, 2012.
