Restaurants

Latin coffee shop Encarnacion opens in Detroit’s West Village

In the coming months, the owner hopes to add elevated Latin street food to the mix

By Layla McMurtrie

Nov 21, 2023

In an unassuming building in Detroit’s West Village neighborhood sits Encarnacion, a new Latin coffee shop and eatery that is holding a soft opening this week. The cafe has been in the works for a while, opened by Robert Encarnacion with the goal of bringing more Latin food and culture to the city...

Chef Mauro Gonzalez’s staple item is the Cubano sandwich.

Little Caesars is bringing back its stuffed crust pizza for a limited time

Just in time for the holidays

By Randiah Camille Green
Nov 20, 2023
OG Louisiana Creole Gumbo in Eastern Market’s last day is Nov. 28

The Detroit staple plans to open its new location in 2024 — let’s take a look inside

By Randiah Camille Green
Nov 15, 2023
Here’s a taste of the brands you can sample at Whiskey in the Winter

Our whiskey-tasting event returns to the Detroit Shipping Co. on Friday, Nov. 17

By Lee DeVito
Nov 10, 2023
Eastern Market’s Louisiana Creole Gumbo to relocate down the street

The new spot will have a liquor license, dine-in space, and two outdoor patios

By Randiah Camille Green
Nov 9, 2023
Bandit Tavern & Hideaway replaces Jolly Pumpkin in Royal Oak

The new space includes call-backs to the other businesses in the historic B&C building

By Layla McMurtrie
Nov 6, 2023
‘Let’s Do Dinner-Detroit’ restaurant week to raise money for local nonprofit

The event encourages diners to explore diverse cuisine all over the city, with the goal of raising funds for Forgotten Harvest

By Layla McMurtrie
Nov 1, 2023
Shell Shock’d Tacos is open for late-night munchies in Midtown

The popular taco joint is open for takeout three nights a week while renovations for dine-in are underway

By Randiah Camille Green
Nov 1, 2023
Dearborn chef organizes benefit dinner for Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund

Amanda Saab is bringing together chefs to raise money in ‘Chefs for Palestine’

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 26, 2023
Metro Times’s Whiskey in the Winter returns to Detroit Shipping Co.

Tickets are on sale now — and everyone’s a VIP

By Lee DeVito
Oct 26, 2023
You can get free food from Dave’s Hot Chicken on Drake’s birthday

You don’t have to get Drake a birthday gift, but he’s got one for you

By Layla McMurtrie
Oct 20, 2023
Detroit’s Coriander Kitchen and Farm hosts its fourth annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday

The farm-to-table dinner will usher diners into the autumn season

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 18, 2023
Taco John’s to debut metro Detroit location downriver

The fast food chain’s Monroe outpost opens on Oct. 23

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 18, 2023
Norma G’s may be closed, but chef Lester Gouvia isn’t done cooking

The Caribbean chef is hosting pop-ups at the restaurant and a dinner at Hazel Park’s Frame this month

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 13, 2023
This Detroit cannabis club wants to take you to the opera while you're high

Apotheculture Club events combine 420-friendly dinners and live art

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 13, 2023
A German couple got married at a Michigan McDonald’s, for some reason

The couple said they wanted to have the ultimate ‘United States’ wedding day

By Lee DeVito
Oct 11, 2023
Barda’s Chef Javier to open new Argentine restaurant PUMA in November

The bar and restaurant is the latest addition to Core City and is targeting a younger and late-night crowd

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 10, 2023
Slows Bar-B-Q to close Grand Rapids outpost

The restaurant will shutter Oct. 8, but all Detroit-area locations will remain open

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 5, 2023
Developers plan to transform an old Pizza Hut in Detroit into East Warren Public Market

The project will include a local produce and fresh food market, mini retail spaces, and co-working offices

By Layla McMurtrie
Sep 28, 2023
Motor City Brewing Works closes Avenue of Fashion location due to ‘staffing challenges’

The company teased a ‘historic next chapter’ for the building, which is more than 100 years old

By Lee DeVito
Sep 27, 2023
Eastern Market Brewing Co. is moving into Detroit’s former Founders Brewing Co. space

Elephant & Co. is slated to open in 2024

By Lee DeVito
Sep 21, 2023

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Noel Night returns to Midtown Detroit for a magical evening of food, music, and holiday shopping

Detroit is kicking off the holiday season with the 49th Annual Noel Night, a free event full of music, food, and shopping…

By Layla McMurtrie

Nov 17, 2023

Local businesses and institutions will be open on Noel Night for a city-wide open house.

The 25 best Indian restaurants in metro Detroit

Here at Metro Times, our team is full of foodies, and metro Detroit doesn’t fall short when it comes to diverse cuisine.…

By Layla McMurtrie

Nov 9, 2023

Phulkari
27707 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-541-3562; phulkarikitchen.com
Formerly known as Indo Pak Restaurant, this spot recently changed its name and renovated its interior. The family-owned eatery has been at the same location for over 28 years, serving up their personal cooking style.

20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (Nov. 10-12)

There’s truly something for everyone this weekend. Whether you want to rock out at Metallica’s show, be a nerd at Comic-Con, see…

By Layla McMurtrie

Nov 8, 2023

The Michigan Glass Project Great Fall Gathering

When: Nov. 11 from 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Where: Russell Industrial Center
What: A creative fall gathering
Who: The Michigan Glass Project
Why: Documentary viewing, a gallery show, a silent auction and raffle, drinks, DJs, and a good time.

Metro Detroit’s best restaurants and food of 2023, according to our readers

The results are in for this year’s Best of Detroit reader’s poll. According to you, these are the best spots for food…

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Oct 18, 2023

Best New Restaurant (Oakland): Coeur
330 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-466-3010; coeurferndale.com

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