Restaurant: Traffic Jam & Snug Address: 511 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201 Chef(s): Steve Fargin/Caroline Howard Food: TJ’S OWN CHEESE PLATTER A sampling of house made cheeses, with fruit and fig/hazelnut compote. Drink: Altes~ A revived Detroit classic, this crisp lager embodies the German tradition.
Restaurant: Townhouse Detroit Address: 500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): Michael Barrera Food: Townhouse Slider w/fries (original townhouse burger) Drink: Basil Smash
Restaurant: Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen Address: 18950 Ford Rd. Detroit, MI 48228. Chef(s): Lawrence Yon Food: Chile Relleno (Chicken/Beef/Cheese) Drink: Sangarita
Restaurant: The Block Address: 3919 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Chef(s): Nate Rockwell Food: Crispy Calamari Drink: Whiskey Pumpkin Spice Mule
Restaurant: Starter’s Bar and Grill Address: 18426 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228 Chef(s): Food: Rodeo Burger Drink: House Margarita
Restaurant: St. CeCe’s Food & Spirits Address: 1426 Bagley Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Will Hulburt Food: soup or salad Drink: Echeverria Chardonnay or Cabernet
Food: soup or salad Drink: Echeverria Chardonnay or Cabernet
Restaurant: Slows Address: 2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Chef Michael Metevia Food: The Reason Drink: Choice of Atwater Beer
Restaurant: Rusted Crow Detroit Address: 78 W Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): Food: Duck Chicharrones Drink: Rosemary’s Baby
Restaurant: Republic Tavern/Parks & Rec. Diner Address: 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): Sarah Welch Food: House Meatballs (tavern) Drink: Fall Seasonal Draft (tavern)
Restaurant: The Rattlesnake Address: 300 River Pl Dr, Detroit, MI 48207 Chef(s): Chris Franz Food: Sea Scallop Gratin / Garlicky Butter Sauce / Bruleed Gruyere Drink: Glass – Bowers Harbor Smokey Hollow Dry Riesling 2013, Old Mission
Parks & Rec Diner Address: 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit Chef: Sarah Welch: Food: Biscuits & Gravy
Restaurant: Ottava Via Address: 1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Arial Millan Food: venison slim jim Drink: octoberfest beer
Restaurant: Mudgie’s Deli Address: 1300 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): Greg Mudge Food: Choice of Sandwich (lunch) Drink: Michigan Beer (lunch)
Restaurant: PJ’s Lagerhouse Address: 1254 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): DuJuan Robinson Food: Michigan Avenue Burger with Fries Drink: Stroh’s Draft
Restaurant: La Feria Spanish Tapas Address: 4130 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Chef(s): Pilar Barón-Hidalgo Food: Champiñones en Salsa Verde OR Patatas Bravas with One of the Tapas Below Drink: Garduño Cabernet Sauvignon
Katoi 2520 Michigan Ave., Detroit
Restaurant: Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery Address: 441 W Canfield St #9, Detroit, MI 48201 Chef(s): Maggie Long/Keith Martin Food: Margherita Pizza – Oven dried tomatoes, hand – pulled mozzarella, and basil. Drink: Bam Biere – Farmhouse Ale
Restaurant: Johnny Noodle King Address: 2601 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Les Molnar Food: SHOYU Bowl & seaweed salad Drink: Sappor draft beer
Restaurant: Huron Room Address: 2547 Bagley Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Les Molnar Food: Grilled Caesar & Surf + Turf & Toast Drink: Draft Beer
Harry’s 2482 Clifford St., Detroit
Restaurant: Green Dot Stables Address: 2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Les Molnar Food: Kale Salad, Cheeseburger, Cuban, Mystery Meat, & Truffle Fries Drink: Draft Beer
Restaurant: Gold Cash Gold Address: 2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Josh Stockton Food: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Drink: Marchetti Verdicchio- white wine
Restaurant: Firebird Tavern Address: 419 Monroe Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): JB Brown Food: Burger Drink: Menu Cocktail
Restaurant: Downtown Louie’s Lounge Address: 30 Clifford St, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): Food: The Lamb Burger Drink: Gypsy Bliss
Restaurant: Cutter’s Bar & Grill Address: 2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207 Chef(s): Food: 8 oz Cheeseburger Drink: Altos Margarita
Restaurant: Colors Restaurant Detroit Address: 311 E Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Chef(s): Alex A`mdemichaela Food: Colors Wings Drink: Colors Cocktail
Calexio 1040 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Restaurant: Bobcat Bonnie’s Address: 1800 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI Chef(s): Matt Buskard Food: Turkey, Ranch and Bacon Sandwich Drink: The Bonnie
Restaurant: Mercury Burger Bar Address: 2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Chef(s): Juan Najar Food: Classic Burger Drink: Draft (see server for the days selection)

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