Restaurant: Traffic Jam & Snug
Address: 511 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201
Chef(s): Steve Fargin/Caroline Howard
Food: TJS 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 SmashRestaurant: Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen
Address: 18950 Ford Rd. Detroit, MI 48228.
Chef(s): Lawrence Yon
Food: Chile Relleno (Chicken/Beef/Cheese)
Drink: SangaritaRestaurant: The Block
Address: 3919 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Chef(s): Nate Rockwell
Food: Crispy Calamari
Drink: Whiskey Pumpkin Spice MuleRestaurant: Starter’s Bar and Grill
Address: 18426 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
Chef(s):
Food: Rodeo Burger
Drink: House MargaritaRestaurant: St. CeCe’s Food & Spirits
Address: 1426 Bagley Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Chef(s): Will Hulburt
Food: soup or salad
Drink: Echeverria Chardonnay or CabernetFood: soup or salad
Drink: Echeverria Chardonnay or CabernetRestaurant: Slows
Address: 2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Chef(s): Chef Michael Metevia
Food: The Reason
Drink: Choice of Atwater BeerRestaurant: Rusted Crow Detroit
Address: 78 W Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Chef(s):
Food: Duck Chicharrones
Drink: Rosemary’s BabyRestaurant: 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 MissionParks & Rec Diner
Address: 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit
Chef: Sarah Welch:
Food: Biscuits & GravyRestaurant: Ottava Via
Address: 1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Chef(s): Arial Millan
Food: venison slim jim
Drink: octoberfest beerRestaurant: 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 DraftRestaurant: 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 SauvignonKatoi
2520 Michigan Ave., DetroitRestaurant: 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 AleRestaurant: Johnny Noodle King
Address: 2601 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48216
Chef(s): Les Molnar
Food: SHOYU Bowl & seaweed salad
Drink: Sappor draft beerRestaurant: Huron Room
Address: 2547 Bagley Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Chef(s): Les Molnar
Food: Grilled Caesar & Surf + Turf & Toast
Drink: Draft BeerHarry’s
2482 Clifford St., DetroitRestaurant: 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 BeerRestaurant: Gold Cash Gold
Address: 2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Chef(s): Josh Stockton
Food: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Drink: Marchetti Verdicchio- white wineRestaurant: Firebird Tavern
Address: 419 Monroe Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Chef(s): JB Brown
Food: Burger
Drink: Menu CocktailRestaurant: Downtown Louies Lounge
Address: 30 Clifford St, Detroit, MI 48226
Chef(s):
Food: The Lamb Burger
Drink: Gypsy BlissRestaurant: Cutters Bar & Grill
Address: 2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
Chef(s):
Food: 8 oz Cheeseburger
Drink: Altos MargaritaRestaurant: Colors Restaurant Detroit
Address: 311 E Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Chef(s): Alex A`mdemichaela
Food: Colors Wings
Drink: Colors CocktailCalexio
1040 Woodward Ave., DetroitRestaurant: Bobcat Bonnie’s
Address: 1800 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Chef(s): Matt Buskard
Food: Turkey, Ranch and Bacon Sandwich
Drink: The BonnieRestaurant: 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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