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Outstanding Ann Arbor-Area Restaurant and Bar Patios to Sit on This SummerOutstanding Ann Arbor-Area Restaurant and Bar Patios to Sit on This Summer
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From beer gardens with dreamy park vibes to backyard patios for sipping sangria, here’s where to drink outdoors in Tree City this summer

By Mary Hayes Weier
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The Best Pasta Restaurants in Metro DetroitThe Best Pasta Restaurants in Metro Detroit
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Heaping bowls of Bolognese, pillowy agnolotti, and comforting carbonara pasta made with freshly milled flour

By Danny Palumbo
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Detroit’s Best Breakfast Sandwiches to Get the Jump on Your MorningDetroit’s Best Breakfast Sandwiches to Get the Jump on Your Morning
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Skip the Egg McMuffin

By Danny Palumbo
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These Metro Detroit Restaurants and Bars Have Stunning ViewsThese Metro Detroit Restaurants and Bars Have Stunning Views
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These spots serve up canalside scenery, skyline views, and riverfront patios — sometimes even with a docks for your boat

By Eater Staff and Courtney Burk
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14 Hidden Bars and Speakeasies to Seek Out in Metro Detroit14 Hidden Bars and Speakeasies to Seek Out in Metro Detroit
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Keep your eyes peeled for these clandestine cocktail dens and back alley bars

By Mickey Lyons
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Where to Dine and Drink in CorktownWhere to Dine and Drink in Corktown
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From wine bars and biergartens, to cafes and delis, to vegan-friendly brunch food, here’s where to eat in Detroit’s first neighborhood

By Courtney Burk
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18 Metro Detroit Breweries to Add to Your Bucket List18 Metro Detroit Breweries to Add to Your Bucket List
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A guide to the area’s top taprooms and biergartens for summer drinking

By Courtney Burk
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How to Eat Well During a Visit to Mackinac IslandHow to Eat Well During a Visit to Mackinac Island
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Beyond the fudge on one of Michigan’s most treasured tourist destinations

By Stacey Brugeman
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Where to Dine and Drink in MidtownWhere to Dine and Drink in Midtown
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From neighborhood coffee joints to hidden cocktail bars, go-to lunch spots to reliable dinner date destinations, these are the must-know places fueling Detroit’s Midtown food and drink scene.

By Courtney Burk
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10 New Restaurants and Bars to Check Out in Ann Arbor10 New Restaurants and Bars to Check Out in Ann Arbor
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From hyperlocal ingredients and Korean fried chicken to a dual-level restaurant serving Japanese fusion, these are the Tree City restaurants worth checking out right now

By Mary Hayes Weier
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Metro Detroit’s Best OystersMetro Detroit’s Best Oysters
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Where to find the freshest bivalves in metro Detroit

By Danny Palumbo
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The Best Traverse City RestaurantsThe Best Traverse City Restaurants
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From smash burger slingers to James Beard Award-nominated dining institutions serving stellar tasting menus, here’s where to eat in Traverse City this summer

By Stacey Brugeman
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Detroit’s Best BurgersDetroit’s Best Burgers
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Old-school slider counters, lacey-edged smash burgers, and seriously beefy pub patties to try around town.

By Danny Palumbo
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10 Superb Detroit Tasting Menus Worth the Splurge10 Superb Detroit Tasting Menus Worth the Splurge
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Book a reservation for multi-course Italian seafood feasts, affordable Thai vegetarian tastings, and more

By Danny Palumbo
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Where to Dine and Drink in HamtramckWhere to Dine and Drink in Hamtramck
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Eat big plates of potato pancakes and pierogi, chicken ghallaba, döner kebab, and more

By Mickey Lyons
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Where to Eat Yemeni Food in Metro DetroitWhere to Eat Yemeni Food in Metro Detroit
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Fill up on big pieces of crispy flatbread, tender lamb haneeth, and bubbly fahsah.

By Danny Palumbo
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The Best New Restaurants in Detroit, May 2025The Best New Restaurants in Detroit, May 2025
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Several heavy hitters from fall exit the list, while stealthy Italian subs have made their way to Birmingham, and more new restaurants in metro Detroit to know now

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Best Restaurants for WeddingsDetroit’s Best Restaurants for Weddings
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Eat and party properly on the big day.

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Detroit’s Most Romantic RestaurantsDetroit’s Most Romantic Restaurants
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These restaurants prove you can’t hurry love by offering great ambience and food all year, not just on Valentine’s Day

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Best Hot DogsDetroit’s Best Hot Dogs
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Where to find the most creative tube meat toppings and classic coneys, too

By Brenna Houck
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Where to Get Best-in-Class Brunch in Ann ArborWhere to Get Best-in-Class Brunch in Ann Arbor
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Where to sip mango Bellinis and fill up on egg-y hashes around Tree Town

By Mary Hayes Weier
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Detroit’s Best Taco RestaurantsDetroit’s Best Taco Restaurants
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Where to find crispy shredded beef tacos dorados, tacos chihuas, and quesabirrias for Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo

By Serena Maria Daniels
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17 Essential Mexican Restaurants in Metro Detroit17 Essential Mexican Restaurants in Metro Detroit
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Short ribs in salsa verde, blue corn tetelas with spicy carrot tinga, huevos divorciados and pancakes, and more

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Downtown Detroit’s Best Places to Eat and DrinkDowntown Detroit’s Best Places to Eat and Drink
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From swanky cocktail bars, classic steakhouses, and juicy smash burgers, here’s where to eat downtown

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Most Crowd-Pleasing Restaurant and Bar PatiosDetroit’s Most Crowd-Pleasing Restaurant and Bar Patios
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Where to eat and drink outdoors this season (and always)

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Dearborn, Michigan’s Best RestaurantsDearborn, Michigan’s Best Restaurants
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Take a tour of one of metro Detroit’s tastiest cities

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Best Rooftop Restaurants and BarsDetroit’s Best Rooftop Restaurants and Bars
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Soak up some sunshine on these outdoor dining decks

By Courtney Burk
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The 38 Best Restaurants in DetroitThe 38 Best Restaurants in Detroit
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The essential restaurants that define Detroit, according to Eater editors.

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Delightful Metro Detroit Delis to VisitDelightful Metro Detroit Delis to Visit
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From classic Italian sub shops to Jewish appetizing institutions serving hot pastrami on rye

By Danny Palumbo
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Where to Dine and Drink in Bustling FerndaleWhere to Dine and Drink in Bustling Ferndale
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From smash-hit sandwich shops, buzzy breweries, and bagel icons are just the tip of the iceberg

By Courtney Burk
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13 Must-Visit Ann Arbor Restaurants13 Must-Visit Ann Arbor Restaurants
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From jazz clubs serving Afro-Caribbean food to James Beard Award-nominated barbecue restaurants, there’s a lot to love about Tree Town dining

By Mary Hayes Weier
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Where to Find Tender, Juicy Steaks in DetroitWhere to Find Tender, Juicy Steaks in Detroit
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Whether celebrating that big promotion, anniversary, or another big milestone, these spots are a cut above

By Danny Palumbo
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Ann Arbor’s Best Sports Bars to Watch March MadnessAnn Arbor’s Best Sports Bars to Watch March Madness
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Pub food, beer, and plenty of TVs to root for the home team.

By John Reyes
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13 Rock-Solid Metro Detroit Happy Hours13 Rock-Solid Metro Detroit Happy Hours
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Where to find discounts on beer, wine, cocktails, and food, too

By Mickey Lyons
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Detroit’s Best Sports Bars to Watch March Madness and the TigersDetroit’s Best Sports Bars to Watch March Madness and the Tigers
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Enjoy great food and drinks while watching the Sweet Sixteen and Major League Baseball’s start.

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Best New Brunch Spots Right NowDetroit’s Best New Brunch Spots Right Now
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Biscuits and chorizo gravy in West Village, eggs Norwegian with smoked salmon downtown, and more

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Best Iconic FoodsDetroit’s Best Iconic Foods
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A bucket list of the Motor City’s most important classic and contemporary meals from coneys to salted maple pie

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Metro Detroit’s Best Kid-Friendly RestaurantsMetro Detroit’s Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants
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Hip hop spaghetti, fun dipped cones, waterfront dining, and ample supplies of crayons

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s Best BarsDetroit’s Best Bars
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Here are 22 standout spots to grab a glass of biodynamic wine, seasonally inspired cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks galore

By Serena Maria Daniels
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Detroit’s 19 Best BreakfastsDetroit’s 19 Best Breakfasts
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Chilaquiles, stacks of pancakes, steak and eggs with chimichurri, and much more to start the day

By Serena Maria Daniels