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Some of my favorite trendy finds:

Chartreuse Kitchen: Located by the DIA. Really great for lunch, or a small plates style dinner. Plus you get to sip on green cocktails.  

Flowers of Vietnam: Unique restaurant in southwest Detroit. Featured on NPR, you'll need a reservation.  
People fawn over the Selden Standard, but I think they are overrated.  

Ima: Award winning Japanese influenced noodle bar from Ann Arbor. Just opened up a Detroit location.

Bakersfield: Mexican street food (tacos), has locations throughout the midwest.  

Seva: Vegetarian/vegan food the nonveggie can get behind.  

Bar Food:  

Honest John's does a great brunch. Or really any time of the day.  

Green Dot Stables: If you want every kind of slider imaginable (yes they have vegan options).  

Some of my favorite hidden gems:  
Dearborn may be known for its middle eastern food, but Hamtramck is full of wonderful eats! Restaurants and markets galore. There are thriving Yemeni and Bengali populations, as well as eastern european (ever been to a Bosnian restaurant?), and of course the classic polish restaurants. My favorite places in Hamtramck are Yemen Cafe, Kabob House and Mouchak Sweets (I've only ever ordered food here), and Boostan Cafe.  

Oh! And I can't forget to mention Coney! Coney Island is a type of restaurant in the Detroit area, kind of like a diner. They serve breakfast all day, coney dogs, typical diner food--and usually some sort of Mediterranean/greek food. There is the classic 'Lafayette v American' debate (I stan Lafayette), but imo the best coneys are Parkside Coney Island in Highland Park and Maine Street Coney Island in Hamtramck. If you don't want to venture out, I'm sure both are available on delivery apps.  

Pizza:
For classic Detroit style pan pizza, try Buddy's (has metro location). Honestly, Jet's does a good pan pizza too though.  
If you like funky pizza, Pi Sci in Woodbridge is for you. Lots of vegan options too (they make their own vegan cheese, and have a variety of interesting meat substitutes).

BarryWright1271 reads

Will be making a trip to Detroit soon. Anyone have recommendations? Attaching a recent list from Eater.

Related Link: Eater list of trendy restaurants

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dannyoceanmi269 reads

Assuming money is not an issue, it depends on where you are staying in metro Detroit and what ethnic cuisine you prefer. If you want restaurants with a view, then try the new Highlands (steak house) at the top of the Renaissance Center or Iridiscence at the top of Motorcity Casino for nice views. Both are open only for dinners and require reservations.

If you like Italian, then there is Giovanni's just south of Detroit off of I-75 in an industrial part of the city. Alternatively, there is Bacco Restaurant in Southfield NW of Detroit off of the Lodge.  If you are north of Detroit, then there is Da Francesco's in Shelby Township off of Van Dyke (and 22 Mile).  

If you like seafood, then try Joe Muer Seafood in the Renaissance Center or Parc restaurant by Campus Martius after which you can go ice skating outside in the rink if you're dressed for it.

If you like chop houses, there is the London Chop House or Caucus Club right across the street from each other in downtown Detroit.  

If you like younger crowds, then there is Townhouse a couple blocks from the Renaissance off of Woodward Avenue or Ottava Via on Michigan Avenue just around the corner from MGM Casino.  

I could go on, but you get the picture.  In the end, Tripadvisor and reading the reviews there will be your friend.

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BarryWright261 reads

Thanks! Seems like each time I go back there's more going on.

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ElizaFitzgerald275 reads

Some of my favorite trendy finds:

Chartreuse Kitchen: Located by the DIA. Really great for lunch, or a small plates style dinner. Plus you get to sip on green cocktails.  

Flowers of Vietnam: Unique restaurant in southwest Detroit. Featured on NPR, you'll need a reservation.  
People fawn over the Selden Standard, but I think they are overrated.  

Ima: Award winning Japanese influenced noodle bar from Ann Arbor. Just opened up a Detroit location.

Bakersfield: Mexican street food (tacos), has locations throughout the midwest.  

Seva: Vegetarian/vegan food the nonveggie can get behind.  

Bar Food:  

Honest John's does a great brunch. Or really any time of the day.  

Green Dot Stables: If you want every kind of slider imaginable (yes they have vegan options).  

Some of my favorite hidden gems:  
Dearborn may be known for its middle eastern food, but Hamtramck is full of wonderful eats! Restaurants and markets galore. There are thriving Yemeni and Bengali populations, as well as eastern european (ever been to a Bosnian restaurant?), and of course the classic polish restaurants. My favorite places in Hamtramck are Yemen Cafe, Kabob House and Mouchak Sweets (I've only ever ordered food here), and Boostan Cafe.  

Oh! And I can't forget to mention Coney! Coney Island is a type of restaurant in the Detroit area, kind of like a diner. They serve breakfast all day, coney dogs, typical diner food--and usually some sort of Mediterranean/greek food. There is the classic 'Lafayette v American' debate (I stan Lafayette), but imo the best coneys are Parkside Coney Island in Highland Park and Maine Street Coney Island in Hamtramck. If you don't want to venture out, I'm sure both are available on delivery apps.  

Pizza:
For classic Detroit style pan pizza, try Buddy's (has metro location). Honestly, Jet's does a good pan pizza too though.  
If you like funky pizza, Pi Sci in Woodbridge is for you. Lots of vegan options too (they make their own vegan cheese, and have a variety of interesting meat substitutes).

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