Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Detroit News Food Critic

Molly Abraham is a native Detroiter who always loved writing and journalism and majored in English but never thought she would be writing about restaurants. However, as things so often work out, after writing features for a while for The Detroit News, she became the restaurant critic. This is her second stint with The News. Molly can be reached at abraham67@comcast.net.

In the blogs ...

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Ask the Pediatrician: Dr. Molly

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Sushi Cafe puts its stamp on Japanese and Korean classics

The appealing Japanese/Korean restaurant called Birmingham Sushi Café is the enterprise of Young and Hoim Hwang and their family, whose idea was to depart from the strictly traditional to offer what they call Asian fusion cuisine. They've done it with both the menu and artistic decor. - 02/04/2010

Giovanni's Ristorante sets the bar high for Italian fare

In the search for the fresh and new, it's all too easy to overlook a place that has the patina of time. Giovanni's, for instance. "Established 1968" is emblazoned in shiny gold on the menu covers, but that's far from the whole story. - 01/28/2010

Uptown Grille's redefined bar foods are smart, fresh and local

At first, Uptown Grille may appear to be just another sports bar. It takes a while for the difference to register, and it comes in exactly the right place -- on the plates. This is a sports/entertainment complex with high standards of food quality. - 01/21/2010

Brigette's Cafe still a haven for hospitality and comfort food

Brigette's Cafe in Clinton Township has been serving well-prepared Lebanese and American fare for 13 years next month. There's no doubt that its excellent food and caring service, teamed with the refined setting, deserve a wider audience. - 01/14/2010

Bucci Ristorante aging like fine wine

Bucci Ristorante is a prime example of a place that began modestly and has steadily upgraded and improved. Now as it enters its 11th year, it has reached its full potential. - 01/07/2010

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