Dining
Dining in Detroit is, in a big way, a reflection of the growth of its diverse racial and ethnic communities.
With a population more than 80 percent African American, Detroit is a Mecca for soul food. But, with its large ethnic populations – Poles, Greeks, Chaldeans, Asians and Hispanics – the city has one of the more diverse “kitchens” in the country.
The Franklin Street Restaurants is praised as one of the best soul food restaurants in the city. The Kingdom Man’s Café, a project of one of the city’s churches, serves quality soul food and keeps the prices down as well; always a plus. Not surprisingly, the elegant Magnolia offers soul food with a New Orleans twist, including Po’Boys. And, how could you not like Mama’s Place? Be sure to visit Steve’s Soul Food.
Cuisine Detroit is as classically French as Le Cordon Bleu and one of the top restaurants in the city. You can also bring your appetite to Harlequin Café. The elegance of Opus One, another French restaurant, belies that the building started out life as a taxi garage. Check out the Rattlesnake Club on the Detroit River; eclectic elegance.
Olympia Restaurant, Pegasus Taverna, New Hellas Café and the New Parthenon are just part of the lineup of Greek eateries in the city. The list is long and the food is good and authentic.
With a booming casino culture, it is hard to pass up the buffets. The MGM Grand’s buffet is like getting six restaurants under one roof, including Asian, southwest, seafood, good ol’ American food, Italian and southern barbecue.