Critics Consider Toast Birmingham, Tom’s Oyster Bar

IN THE NEWS: The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Toast Birmingham (203 Pierce St.) and reports the move and expansion of Cafe Muse (418 S. Washington Ave). www.detnews.com … Birmingham The Free Press selects 25 of the area’s best burgers. www.freep.com … Metro Times’s Jane Slaughter reviews Mercury Coffee Bar (2163 Michigan Ave., Detroit). www.metrotimes.com […]

Openings Include Peng Lai, Toast, Angelina’s Italian Bistro

IN THE NEWS: In the November issue, Travel + Leisure magazine features Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor. www.travelandleisure.com). … The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector details the openings of Peng Lai (6830 Rochester Road, www.penglaipanasian.com) and a downtown branch of Toast (203 Pierce). www.freep.com … The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Mercury Coffee Bar (2163 Michigan […]

Reviewers Rate Roast, Wasabi, Smoke & Spice BBQ

IN THE NEWS: The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector takes a first look at Michael Syman’s Roast (Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, 1114 Washington Blvd. at Michigan Avenue.) and also considers The Mercury Coffee Bar (2163 Michigan Ave., Detroit). www.freep.com … The Dettroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Wasabi Korean & Japanese Cuisine (15 E. Kirby St., Detroit) […]

Chef Syman’s Roast Opens at Westin Book Cadillac Hotel

IN THE NEWS: The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Tasca de Plata (6600 N. Canton Center Road, Canton Township) and details the openings of Cleveland-based Iron Chef Michael Syman’s Roast (Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown Detroit) and Roccino Italian Grill (5600 Crooks Road in Troy). www.detnews.com … The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector details the […]

Maria’s Comida, Modern Food and Spirits Top Poll

IN THE NEWS: Highlights of Metro Times Best of Detroit 2008 poll includes: Best New Restaurant (readers), Maria’s Comida (11411 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck) and (critics), Modern Food and Spirits (1535 Cass Lake Rd., Keego Harbor); Best Local Chef (readers), Robert Campbell, Irie Caribbean Cuisine. … Jane Slaughter also reviews Woodbridge Pub (5169 Trumbull St.) www.metrotimes.com […]

Critics Consider Forest Grill, Smoke & Spice, Via Nove

IN THE NEWS: The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector gives four stars to Forest Grill (735 Forest Ave., Birmingham). www.freep.com … The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Smoke & Spice (1515 Ottawa St., Windsor, Ontario). www.detnews.com … Real Detroit Weekly’s Marc Mege reviews Via Nove. www.realdetroitweekly.com … Metro Times’s Jane Slaughter reviews Woodbridge Pub (5169 Trumbull […]

Maria’s Front Room Reopens; Red Pepper Deli Opens

IN THE NEWS: The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector reviews Woodbridge Pub (5169 Trumbull, Detroit), and details the new Sunday brunch at Tribute (31425 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI), the reopening of Maria’s Front Room with new ownership (215 W. Nine Mile) and the slated Oct. 30 closing of Patrick O. Ryan’s Irish Public […]

Critics Consider Palm Palace, Due Venti, Cactus Jack’s

IN THE NEWS: The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Palm Palace (15750 Hall Road, Clinton Township). www.detnews.com … The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector reviews Due Venti (220 S. Main, Clawson). www.freep.com … Metro Times’s Jane Slaughter reviews Allegro (7295 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI). www.metrotimes.com … Real Detroit Weekly’s Marc Mege reviews Cactus Jack’s. […]

Openings Include Kalamata Greek Cafe, Smoke & Spice

IN THE NEWS: The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector reviews Forté (201 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, www.forterestaurant.com) and details the opening of Kalamata Greek Café (3149 Crooks, www.kalamatagreek.com). www.freep.com … The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Due Venti (220 S. Main St., Clawson) and details the opening of Smoke & Spice, a Southern-style barbecue at 1515 […]

Critic’s Consider Uptown Grille, Bastone, Ocean Prime

IN THE NEWS: The Free Press’s Sylvia Rector reviews Uptown Grille (3100 E. West Maple, Commerce Township, www.uptowngrille.com). www.freep.com … The Detroit News’s Molly Abraham reviews Bastone (419 S. Main St., Royal Oak), while Maureen McDonald features the new Woodbridge Pub. www.detnews.com … Metro Times’s Jane Slaughter reviews Sharaku Sushidokoro (6159 Haggerty Rd., West Bloomfield, […]