For better or worse, Detroit is known for hot dogs. Sure, hot dogs aren’t the only culinary delight we’re known for, but Detroit has become synonymous with Coney Islands recently, if only because of the publicity from national media outlets. …
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[Real Detroit Weekly] Old Fashioned Tailgating
The first week of September is a special one in the hearts of many Americans and, in recent years, it has become even more special. The start of the NFL regular season used to mean enduring another subpar effort from …
[Clean Plate Club] Saltwater
There are restaurants…and then there is Saltwater. One of the MGM Grand Detroit’s signature restaurants, Saltwater is part of the Michael Mina restaurant group, and offers contemporary seafood and refined American cuisine, showcasing Mina’s classic dishes – including lobster pot …
[Clean Plate Club] Luciano’s
It’s always nice when people read this column, but for this week only I’m going to suggest that you put down the magazine and run (don’t walk) to Luciano’s in Clinton Township. Sitting down with Luciano himself to discuss his …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Ghost Hunting: Detroit’s Hottest Pepper
Ghost peppers (Bhut Jolokia) are one of the hottest peppers in the world. The mystique surrounding them is legendary. Brave is the man who can find this incendiary chili and consume it. With a Scoville rating of close to 1 …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Cafe Sushi
Don’t let the name fool you, Café Sushi is much more than a sushi restaurant. Since ownership changed hands in April 2011, nearly everything at Café Sushi has changed. And in a good way, too. It doesn’t take long to …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Traditional Irish Grub with The Rogue Estate
It’s becoming a regular occurrence for me to call upon my friends from The Rogue Estate to create themed menus. We hadn’t done a full-scale meal since our insane Super Bowl Sausage Fest. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Mardi Gras at Howe’s Bayou
Howes Bayou: Turns Woodward Ave. into Bourbon St. Words & Photos by Joe Hakim Mardi Gras is upon us. Sadly, we live nowhere near Bourbon Street. However, there are places that make a valiant attempt to bring all of the fun …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Beer & Food
It should come as no surprise that beer, more specifically craft beer, has snuck up on wine as a viable option for food pairings. When visiting a restaurant, though, you may not have access to a sommelier or expert on …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Hibernation Foods with The Rogue Estate
The recent wave of well above normal temperatures has made this winter a bit of an anomaly. Of course, our luck (or lack thereof for all you skiers out there) will soon change. We will get snow and have days …
