Drum roll please! ! And not a sissy one, I’m talking about Miles Teller style from Whiplash. I’m about to break off the most tenacious, blockbuster, restaurant list of all time, by Mr. yelp elite himself, “Zachary “Hop head” F.”
I’m going to start at the bottom and work my way to the top. DO NOT be a cheater and skip to the bottom! Otherwise, I will haunt your next meal, and ensure your steak is over cooked! Eck!
5) El Barzon
Ok, let’s get this list started proper. This restaurant is completely crazy. The menu is half Italian, half Mexican, and 100% bad ass. Chock-full of Italian favorites and littered with Mexican staples you will not be disappointed. Location, location, LOCATION! This little gem is tucked away in a small crevice right outside corktown. Mystery and urban decay all wrapped into one. I promise, you will be satisfied when enjoying this place.
Yelp Elite tip: Sit the fuck outside. The patio is gorgeous.
4) The Dime Store
Who doesn’t love brunch?!?!?!?? I know I do and this place has a fantastic one. The Korean french fries. That’s all I have to say. Hands down the true crack fries of Detroit.
It’s located in the old Dime Building, and sits almost on top of Griswold Street. The ambience is truly great. I really feel at home when I sit down for a Sunday morning meal.
Yelp elite tip: Beat the Sunday brunch rush and get there before 11am.
Check out the full review here – Dime Store – Yelp Review
3) Chartreuse
Captain America commands you to go. I really loved this restaurant. The menu was perfect. It had protein favorites for me, and fresh vegetables and salads for my GF. And a happy GF makes the food taste that much sweeter.
I found the inside to be a breath of fresh air. Green, like the incredible hulk, it is anything but angry but relaxing and soothing.
You must check this place out. At 3 on my list, it easily could have been in the top spot. And don’t ask me why I went full marvel on this review. It’s my list, deal with it.
Yelp elite tip: Enjoy the twice cooked egg. It’s heavenly.
Check out the full review here – Chartreuse – Yelp Review
2) Mabel Gray
Named after a mythical woman, she fully embodies the exquisite cuisine. Not only named powerfully, the owner and head chef from The Root, masterfully architects a dynamic menu, that reaches the pinnacle of modern cuisine. This restaurant truly represents the culinary renaissance that Detroit is currently enjoying.
Yelp elite tip: Enjoy the tasting menu. It’s a little bit of everything on the menu.
Check out my full review here:
Coming soon. If you’re lucky.
1) Selden Standard
It was voted the 2016 restaurant of the year by Hour Detroit for a reason. The food is truly a piece of art. Artfully crafted, to blend flavors, the food mesmerizes your palate. Located in midtown, the outside is nothing spectacular to look at, but don’t let that mislead you into believing there is nothing but magical food located on the inside.
I have been here a handful of times and each time demonstrated a new height of culinary mastery. This restaurant, in my mind, marked the rise of the Detroit food renaissance. If you haven’t been yet, which is crazy, I implore you to set aside your phone for a night, and enjoy a delicious meal, with someone special, at Selden Standard.
Yelp elite tip: Go for lunch. The wait is way shorter.
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Yelp Reviews – Zachary “Hophead” F.
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