The table is set
Arguably one of Oakland County’s most unique restaurant additions this summer is Sylvan Table, located at 1819 Inverness Street, Sylvan Lake. Tucked just off Orchard Lake Road, the restaurant sits on five acres with three acres dedicated to farming 100 different crop varieties that will be incorporated into their seasonal food and drink menus. The menu features rustic, artisan and vegetable-forward food along with high quality meats, freshly made pastas and sustainable seafoo
Let there be Brunch!
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? Madam, located in Birmingham’s newly opened Daxton Hotel, is giving foodies plenty of unique and delectable options. The brioche French toast is plated with mascarpone, preserved berries and mint while the flat iron steak and farm eggs is served with marble potatoes and a choice of heritage bacon or chicken sausage and sourdough toast. Cooking up these creative dishes is Executive Chef Garrison Price, who says he is looking forward to creating
Eat your veggies
Local food truck and caterer, Nosh Pit, has expanded its restaurant operation (formerly located in Hamtramck, it closed in January 2021) to Royal Oak. The eatery, which specializes in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free cuisine, is co-owned by Karen Kahn and Stefan Kudek. The new location, located at 304 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, will accommodate seating for 78 including an outdoor patio. Menu favorites include mac un cheese, a nondairy grilled mac experience which the owners
Imaginate: a theatrical dining experience
Omar Mitchell, executive chef and owner of Imaginate in Royal Oak describes his new restaurant as a “theatrical dining experience like no other.” The South Beach-themed interior presents fashionable personal lounge areas with plush white couches and pearl silver chandeliers. But what’s most unique about the concept is that all of the entrees will be served as props. The coconut almond popcorn shrimp will be presented in an old-school popcorn machine, while the bone-in ribeye
The Rock of Rochester Hills
It took three years in the making, due to a delay from Covid-19, but RH House is finally open in Rochester Hills. Built from the ground up at 2630 Crooks Road, the restaurant is owned and operated by the Tinaj family, also the owners of Antonio’s Café and Grill – a 22-year-old casual family diner in Rochester Hills. The family’s new restaurant venture couldn’t be more different. The interior of this sleek and trendy eatery offers a soft and contemporary dining experience that
A modern Argentine tribute
Chef Javier Bardauil and Ignacio Gerson, both of Buenos Aires, have opened Detroit’s first and only authentic Argentinian-inspired restaurant, BARDA. Located at 4842 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, the modern South American restaurant concept brings a bold approach to Argentinian dishes with traditional open fire grilling and premium ingredients either sourced locally, or imported from Argentina. “The moment we experienced Detroit’s energy and appreciation for innovative ventu
Betta with feta
Michigan-based eatery, Esita Greek Street Food’s tagline proclaims “everything is betta with a little feta,” and hence they will be expanding to Grosse Pointe Woods this summer, with more locations on the way. Existing locations include Troy and Warren, with a new mobile food truck making their delicious cuisine available on-the-go. The quick serve restaurant features healthy, Greek-inspired foods made with the freshest of ingredients and is known for its gyros with pitas tha
The Goblin opens in Detroit
The Goblin Detroit is the second installment of the successful sushi concept developed by Jin Cha and Jo Cho, who combined boast over 20 years of experience working in the sushi industry. The sushi menu is highly focused, using the highest quality ingredients while still maintaining friendly prices. The contemporary and intimate indoor space has six tables and sushi bar seating. Guests dining in will enjoy a light atmosphere including a heavy rotation of K-Pop music videos. T