“Eat” listings
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Detroit Seafood Market
Enjoy the swanky setting with exposed brick, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows at one of the city’s newest restaurants. Along with fresh catches like perch and Chilean sea bass are Chef Leonardo’s famous lobster mac and cheese and blackened rib eye. $$$ (07/2011)
1435 Randolph St
313-962-4180
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Como's
This lively restaurant-bar offers seating indoors or on a sprawling, lively patio. Serving up Italian-American fare since 1961, it's known for delicious pizza and late hours (until 4am most nights). $ (06/2011)
22812 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
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Rugby Grille
Located within one of the city’s swankiest hotels, which draws heads of state and visiting celebrities, this place has been recognized by Zagat as one of the country’s top 10 restaurants. Try the Dover sole served tableside. $$$$ (05/2011)
100 Townsend St, Birmingham
248-642-5999
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Cacao Tree Cafe
Raw foodies and adventurous eaters will love this sunny café where you can snack on detox cuisine. Try the heavenly raw burrito or one of the smoothies, which are meals unto themselves. It's all made from scratch, from the chocolates to the breakfast granola. $ (03/2011)
204 W Fourth St, Royal Oak
248-336- 9043
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BEIRUT BAKERY
Run by the same family for more than 30 years, this is one of the fi rst Middle Eastern eateries in the area. Be sure to nab one of the small dine-in tables and try the house specialties, like chicken shawarma sandwich and hummus. $ (01/2011)
25706 Schoolcraft, Redford
313-533-4422
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MON JIN LAU
An enduring local favorite when it comes to Asian fusion cuisine, this restaurant gets thumbs up from Zagat and Wine Spectator. It’s a stylish setting for dinner or happy hour with standout entrées like Chilean sea bass In banana leaf, plus a full sushi menu. $$ (01/2011)
1515 E Maple Rd, Troy
248-689-2332
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CUISINE RESTAURANT
Known for its inventive style, this chef-owned restaurant marries French and American cuisines. Among the menu items are a chanterelle and shitake mushroom ravioli starter and, for dinner, Indiana duck roasted with red wine-braised strawberries and buttered quinoa. It’s a great place before or after a show at nearby Fisher Theatre. $$$$ (01/2011)
670 Lothrop Rd
313-872-5110
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RED COAT TAVERN
The stacked custom burgers at this spot are renowned, so expect to enjoy them in a sometimes loud, bustling crowd. Prepare to wait at dinner time. $ (11/2010)
31542 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak
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IRIDESCENCE
Head to this AAA Four-Diamond restaurant inside Motor City Casino for a glam meal. Enjoy the soaring city views from the top story as you dine on entrées that range from roasted cold water lobster tail to ribsteak. $$$$ (11/2010)
2901 Grand River Ave
313-237-6732
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ZAZIOS
This new eatery serves up modern Italian cuisine in an airy setting. Reserve the Chef’s Table, where you’ll eat a five-course meal with wine pairings while you watch the chef create his menu of local, seasonal ingredients in stadium seating. Each month features an Italian cuisine, such as Sicilian or Calabrian. $$$$ (11/2010)
34977 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
248-530-6400
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FLY TRAP RESTAURANT
The line outside this unpretentious eatery says it all. Be sure to try “blunch,” served all day. The inspired menu includes such diverse items as gingerbread waffles, crab cakes and eggs, and Thai lemongrass pho. $ (09/2010)
22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
248-399-5150
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BEVERLY HILLS GRILL
This eatery keeps its contemporary American menu simple. Specials are posted daily, but try some of the regular dishes, such as stuffed baby eggplant with polenta fries and mustard horseradish-rubbed prime ribeye. $$ (09/2010)
31471 Southfi eld Rd, Beverly Hills
248-642-2355
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