Okay, it’s been a bit but I’m back.  And I’m adding to my most popular blog post “Top 5 Restaurants of South East Michigan”, which is turning into the top 10 restaurants.  Why have 5 when you can have 10. Are you ready to be entertained?!?!? You better be! !

10) La Dolce Vita

An absolutely immaculate outside eating area.  Truly a place of glorious romance and resplendence. Ivory walls,  flowery walk ways, and ornate archways decorate the decadent dining area.

The food was. .. seriously who cares.  The atmosphere is so intoxicating it doesn’t really matter.  Focus on the ambience and your beautiful significant other.

Yelp elite tip: The bees can get a bit buzzy, so have your server set up a sweet drink at a table away from you to attract them.

9) Wright & Company

Fancy cocktails, eleborate plates, and ornate surroundings set the stage for a sensational evening of magnificent proportions.

Kickback in one of their red, high back booths and be prepared to have your palate dazzled.  I was lucky enough to enjoy an amazing 7 course meal on Valentine’s Day with my fantastic brother and his wife and my beautiful girlfriend. The food and conversation were phenomenonal.

8) The Union Woodshop

I love the way this place is set up.  They have three different bar areas and they are each extremely unique.  We sat at the bourbon bar for most of the evening but we also checked out the upstairs, which I LOVED. It’s really wide open and decorated with a feel of comfort.

The food is amazing. I had the cheese and more cheese sides.  The gloriously cheesey macaroni and the dangerously delicious cheesey potatoes.  The first bite of macaroni smashes your palate with a back hand of cheesy goodness, and the cheesy potatoes follow up with a bruce lee karate chop to your tantalizing taste buds.

Once I rinsed it down with the nectar from the God’s, Hopslam, I decided to dig in for the main course.  I had the woodshop 101. It’s a barbarians barbeque dream. The pulled pork was tender and juicy, the ribs were crispy and amazing, and the chicken, not to be out done, was succulently sensational. I would highly suggest you try this the first time you go.

7) Rock City Eatery

A hipsters haven!! I don’t think you could possibly find a more hipster vibe any where on the planet. It’s so hipster they keep beard oil in the bathrooms. I don’t know if that’s true but I envision it could be.

It recently moved to midtown from Hamtramck and I haven’t had a chance to check it out but judging by the photos it looks to be a nice upgrade.

The food is delicious. It’s kind of a new American / Asian fusion blend.  Overall the food is amazing.  The spicy brussel sprouts are phenomenal.

6) Republic Tavern

The building is awesome. It’s located in the historic Grand Army of Republic building.  The building honestly looks like a castle, which is bad ass.

The food is divine. My girlfriend ordered the carrot salad and it was so overwhelmingly delicious she claimed it was one of the best salads she’s ever had, and she eats a lot of salads.

Just outside the top 5 it is a restaurant that should be sought out and enjoyed. But as LeVar Burton, from the amazing show A Reading Rainbow, would say, but you don’t have take my word for it,  check out the reviews on Yelp.