Dining news

Supino Pizzeria opens its doors at Eastern Market; Small Plates chef moves to new spot - 08/21/2008

New Restaurant

One good takeout meal: Hummus Mediterranean Grill, Eastpointe

What to order: This bright new spot opened just two weeks ago, a collaboration between former La Shish employees including chefs Samir Saad and Abdulwahab Saleh, along with partner Safwan Zokari. - 08/21/2008

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe celebrates six month anniversary

Late-night jam sessions at the Eastside club provide a bracing chaser for the small-plates cuisine. - 08/16/2008

Dining out

Good Girls Go to Paris creperie brings a little bit of Paris to Detroit. - 08/16/2008

Molly Abraham

Scallopini splendido

With no shortage of Italian restaurants on the east side of town, you might think Salvatore Scallopini would have found a more needy location for its sixth entity. - 08/14/2008

Dining news

Windsor bistro closes as chef switches to BBQ; Family BBQ reopens in Birmingham; Five Lakes Grill celebrates 13 years - 08/14/2008

Mars takes M&M's out of their shell

M&M's may be an old brand, but it is not afraid to try new things. In recent years, there have been several modern takes on the classic candy from 1941, including limited-edition flavors (cherry, mint crisp and raspberry), packages of all-green M&M's, and M&M's with customized messages and images that people can order through a Web site. - 08/11/2008

Dining out

Tasca de Plata, the new Spanish restaurant in Canton Township, has added a special treat to its authentic menu. - 08/09/2008

Low-key PGA stars fill tables at local restaurants

Unfortunately for golfer Brad Dean, his "perfect spot" this week was in a popular Birmingham restaurant and not on the course at Oakland Hills Country Club. On Thursday, the Michigan club pro shot an ugly 16-over-par in his debut round at the PGA Championship. - 08/08/2008

• Esposito Jr. the epitome of Championship dreams

Wendy's to give away hamburgers at downtown visit

DETROIT -- Wendy's will be on the Detroit RiverWalk today giving away free burgers and gift cards. - 08/07/2008

• Event: Wendy's taste tour

Molly Abraham

Woodward eateries whip up good times for the cruise

While florists and resale shop owners have to grin and bear it during the Dream Cruise, when their regular customers are among the missing, restaurateurs with strategic locations along the Woodward Avenue route are rejoicing. - 08/07/2008

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Fill up your engine with Model Tea, Cruise Cookies

The Dream Cruise is a kick for all, not just those behind the wheel, but for the hundreds of people who line Woodward Avenue to get a glimpse of the classic cars. But all that smiling and waving can make one hungry and thirsty, so here are two ways to keep cool and satisfied. - 08/07/2008

'Professor of whiskey' leads special bourbon tasting

The Morton's event, which is affordably priced at $45, including tax and gratuity, will feature Beam's touted small-batch bourbons. - 08/05/2008

Restaurants serve up fight for breakfast customers

NEW YORK -- After watching more customers stream into drive-throughs for a quick morning meal, family dining restaurants like Denny's and IHOP are telling their fast-food competitors to back off breakfast. - 08/05/2008