Beverly Hills Grill will recreate one of the wine world’s most celebrated moments when it presents “The Judgment of Beverly Hills” at 6 p.m. Monday, September 14. Inspired by the historic Judgment of Paris, the intimate evening will feature a guided blind tasting of eight premium wines from France and California’s Napa Valley, paired with a four-course menu. Guests will evaluate each wine before its identity is revealed, creating an interactive experience inspired by the 1976

Often referred to as the “Oscars of the food world,” the James Beard Awards are the highest honors in the American culinary industry. Given out annually by the James Beard Foundation, they recognize exceptional talent and achievement among chefs, restaurateurs, food journalists, authors and broadcasters. Chicago has hosted the James Beard Awards ceremony for the past 11 years. The city’s current hosting agreement secures the ceremony through 2028, and now, the Foundation says

Sakura Novi, Michigan’s Asian-inspired mixed-use development, has announced the opening of The Dancing Pine, a new upscale restaurant focused on Wagyu, premium seafood, curated wines, caviar, live-fire cooking, tableside service, and Korean hospitality. Located at 42768 Grand River Avenue in Novi, the 4,500-square-foot restaurant blends the interactive experience of Korean barbecue with the precision of a modern steakhouse. Guests can enjoy premium Japanese, Australian, and A

Olga’s Kitchen, owned and operated by Michigan-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR), has opened a new restaurant experience as part of the Olga’s Kitchen brand – “Olga’s Fresh”. The new location at 770 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy will also be open for dine-in, carryout, curbside and delivery. The opening marks the first look at a reimagined dining experience for Olga’s guests, which is being introduced to metro Detroit under the new Olga’s Fresh concept. The new servi

Prime Concepts Detroit is bringing its signature Italian dining experience to downtown Detroit with the announcement of Aurora Italiana Detroit, a new restaurant opening later this year inside the historic Michigan Oriental Theater in Grand Circus Park, the former home of PAO Detroit. Inspired by the warmth and authenticity of a traditional Italian trattoria, Aurora Italiana Detroit will feature a rustic atmosphere that celebrates timeless Italian hospitality while thoughtful

Ray’s, the neighborhood bar known for its welcoming atmosphere and timeless approach to hospitality, will open its Detroit location in Parker’s Alley this fall, marking the brand’s third outpost following successful launches in New York and Miami. Rather than replicating an existing concept, the Detroit venue has been designed to reflect the city’s unique character, creating a space that feels authentically local from day one. The approximately 60-seat bar will feature warm w