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Luxury dining and nightlife

  • Gigi Nichols
  • 9 minutes ago
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ORA Detroit, is the latest addition to restaurateur Mario Camaj’s portfolio of restaurants which includes Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro, Birmingham, ZANA, Birmingham, BESA, downtown Detroit. Camaj is a partner of the newly opened Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery. ORA Detroit is located at the corner of Congress and Shelby streets inside the historic former Bankers Trust Building. “ORA Detroit is designed to be Detroit’s premier gathering place, a space that evolves throughout the day and night (and) offers the energy of a luxury nightclub alongside the warmth of a restaurant and

lounge,” says Camaj, founder and owner of ORA Detroit. “It’s a destination where people can celebrate, connect, and experience the best of Detroit hospitality.” From Mondays through Wednesday, Ora Detroit is available exclusively for private group events. On Thursday and Friday, guests can enjoy live music and shareable plates begin at 4 p.m. in a lounge setting before shifting into a nightlife experience at 9 p.m. Saturdays begin with a prix fixe brunch begins at 11 a.m. featuring sports, and entertainment on a large LED screen and rotating DJs throughout the afternoon. At 5 p.m. on Saturdays, the venue transforms into a nightlife scene, with the main evening experience kicking off at 9 p.m. Sundays offer brunch and football watch party from 11 a.m. The culinary program at ORA Detroit caters to both daytime dining and late-night cravings. Brunch highlights include Sin-a-Mon French Toast, Velvet Touch Shrimp & Grits, and The Morning Smash Burger. Evening sharables feature lamb lollipops with zip sauce, Bang Bang Shrimp, and artisan flatbreads, while the late-night menu tempts with sliders, mac and cheese melts, and fried chicken tenders. 205 W. Congress Street, Detroit oradetroit.com



 
 

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Metro Intelligencer is a periodic column about the vibrant and changing restaurant/dining scene in the metro Detroit area, reported/written by Gigi Nichols.

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