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Royal Oak newcomer Saab Sis Thai is a family affair

Opened by sisters, the place is winning converts with its spicy takes on familiar favorites

By Jane Slaughter

Dec 1, 2022

After one visit, a Royal Oakian who lives nearby immediately switched his takeout loyalty from a longstanding Thai restaurant to Saab Sis Thai. Open since January and owned by sisters Rihana and Fang Yenpanya, the place is winning converts in the crowded Royal Oak restaurant market with its spicy takes on familiar favorites...

Royal Oak newcomer Saab Sis Thai is a family affair

Melvindale’s Fredi The PizzaMan lives up to the hype

The small pizzeria was praised by Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy

By Tom Perkins

Dave Portnoy called Fredi The PizzaMan’s pies “the best in Detroit. Hands down, bar none.”

Metro Times’ Whiskey in the Winter returned to the Detroit Shipping Co. [PHOTOS]

By Dontae Rockymore and Joe Maroon

Metro Times’ Whiskey in the Winter returned to the Detroit Shipping Co. [PHOTOS]

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A full table at Karl's.

By Randiah Camille Green

Dec 6, 2022

Detroit brunch spot Karl’s closes doors ‘for now’

We hope they serve the restaurant’s fried plantains and crispy fish because they’re the bomb.

By Randiah Camille Green

Dec 2, 2022

Detroit’s Baobab Fare just got a food truck, and we’re stoked

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New Order Coffee's new cafe is located at 25107 Jefferson St.

By Randiah Camille Green

Dec 5, 2022

New Order Coffee reopens with new location and owner

The Red Hook to officially move into Midtown’s former Great Lakes Coffee space (2)

Dec 1, 2022

The Red Hook to officially move into Midtown’s former Great Lakes Coffee space

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Shrimp tacos and the Anchor Burger.

By Jane Slaughter

Nov 17, 2022

Extra! Extra! Detroit’s storied Anchor Bar is still great

Petty Cash is a fine-dining hotspot on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion

Nov 10, 2022

Petty Cash is a fine-dining hotspot on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion

Clockwise, from upper left: the Sunshine, Ahi Tuna Tartare with sesame rice crisps, the Adult Swim, Flash fried Calamari with chili-lime sauce, Golden Dashi Udon with roasted tofu, and Kimchi Yaki Udon with glazed pork belly.

By Jane Slaughter

Nov 3, 2022

Detroit’s Ima Izakaya goes big in former Gold Cash Gold space

Ferndale’s Tiger Lily elevates metro Detroit’s sushi game

Oct 28, 2022

Ferndale’s Tiger Lily elevates metro Detroit’s sushi game

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Metro Times’ Whiskey in the Winter returned to the Detroit Shipping Co. [PHOTOS]

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Buddy’s Pizza
17125 Conant St., Detroit; 313-892-9001; buddyspizza.com
Now a chain, the original Buddy’s pizzeria is still kicking on Six Mile and Conant in Detroit. According to its website, in 1936, Buddy’s Rendezvous existed as a blind pig, skirting the state and federal laws. That was until owner August Gus Guerra decided to introduce a Sicilian-style square pizza in 1946, which was made using pans borrowed from local auto plants. At that moment, Detroit-style pizza was born.

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Starters Bar & Grille
25242 Evergreen Rd., Southfield; 248-281-4538; startersdetroit.com
A long-standing Detroit favorite that has opened additional locations, Starters opened its Southfield location after having to close the Dearborn outpost in Fairlane Mall during the pandemic. You can get all of your Starters favorites here like lamb chops, steak bites, and fried catfish.

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Parc
800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-922-PARC;parcdetroit.com
Located in Campus Martius, lunch at Parc offers good food, drinks, and a great view of the city.

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