Brunch just got a sophisticated upgrade at Big Rock Italian Chophouse, where Executive Chef Chris Mayer leads the culinary team in delivering a new dining experience. Sales Special Manager Sue Simich describes the new offering as an elegant, elevated buffet. Guests can start with made-to-order omelets, customized with selections like bacon, sausage, or crispy prosciutto, paired with fresh vegetables such as spinach, tomato, mushrooms, or asparagus, and finished with goat chee

And speaking of brunch, Detroit’s Eastern Market gains a fresh weekend draw as Marrow in the Market launches a new brunch program led by Chef Noelle Prater. Served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the menu reflects the restaurant’s whole-animal philosophy with seasonal, shareable dishes. Chef Prater, whose background includes Detroit, Napa Valley and Savannah, brings an ingredient-driven approach that blends comfort food with creativity. Starters include deviled

Detroit has taken a significant step onto the global culinary stage. Visit Detroit announced that the city will be included in the MICHELIN Guide’s forthcoming American Great Lakes edition—an influential recognition that positions local restaurants for potential MICHELIN Star status pending the formal selection process. Anonymous MICHELIN inspectors are already conducting visits across the Detroit region, quietly evaluating establishments for inclusion. The full list of selec

After years of construction and anticipation, BESOS has officially opened at 239 N. Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. Helmed by celebrity chef Matthew Kenney, the restaurant offers a plant-based dining experience centered on bold flavors and artistic presentation. Kenney is the author of 12 cookbooks, founder of dozens of vegan restaurants across the U.S., and creator of Matthew Kenney Cuisine and Matthew Kenney Culinary, a plant-based culinary education company. The menu is

Mai Tiki in Ferndale is expanding both its menu and hours, introducing Hawaiian-style barbecue and a fresh lineup of poke bowls now available six days a week. Operating inside Tigerlily, the tiki bar–speakeasy hybrid has long been a low-key destination for tropical cocktails and intimate gatherings. To boost visibility, Mai Tiki has added Thursday evening service and broadened its carryout schedule, now offered Tuesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to close. Dine-in hours run 4–

The Whitney has announced the return of its popular Thursday Garden Parties along with the debut of a new Sunday Garden Series featuring themed dining experiences and live music. The Garden Parties will take place on Thursdays throughout the summer season. The garden opens at 4 p.m. with live music beginning at 6 p.m. Guests can expect a diverse musical lineup of local bands featuring Americana, roots, blues, jazz, soul and rock and roll. General admission tickets are $10, an