December 2010
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40 Different Words and Phrases Not to Use
Icon, iconic. Is there anyone or anything left who isn鈥檛 an icon these days? If everyone is an icon, then no one is.
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Rocky, for Real
Some dogs have more fight in them than others.
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Motor City Wine
The speakeasy feeling at this one-flight-up haven in downtown Detroit is quite apt; at one time, the space did house an illegal drinking spot.
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Pivotal Role
This Must Be the Place, the Sean Penn film shot here this year, may or may not get great reviews when it opens. But what has already garnered superlatives is the on-location fare served to the cast and crew while they were filming in Detroit.
Torya Blanchard & Doug Hewitt
Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else鈥檚 cooking.
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A Twist on Sweetbread
The cookbook Armenian Cuisine: Preserving our Heritage was launched in September, in conjunction with the three-day Armenian Festival at St. John鈥檚 Armenian Church in Southfield. It features more than 400 recipes, some of which have been preserved by word-of-mouth for centuries.
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Luxe Bar & Grill & Lockhart’s BBQ
Luxe Bar & Grill: Good neighborhood spots reflect the neighborhood they鈥檙e in, and this snappy one certainly does. It鈥檚 stylish and upbeat, with a skylit dining room seating just 52 in a mirrored black-and-brown setting by designer Ron Rea, who happens to be a neighbor. The simple paper menu offers plenty of choices, from prime […]
Bites: December 2010
When proprietor Nicole Barbour and consultant Paul Silveri of Detroit’s Atlas Global Bistro attended a James Beard dinner in New York last year, they met and bonded with restaurateur/pastry chef/cookbook author Pichet Ong.
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Monopoly Game
A little d茅j脿 vu? The national beer- and liquor-wholesalers lobby in Washington is pressing a new law through Congress that would, in effect, once again close down consumer purchasing and shipping of wine between states via telephone or the Internet.
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Trash and Treasure
Dave Walsh used to haul his trash to the curb once a week for pickup. Today, the Ann Arborite performs that age-old homeowner chore just once a month. That鈥檚 because his city began letting residents separate their food scraps from the rest of their refuse, and put them in new, separate compost-collection bins.
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Candy Cane or Coal?
A candy cane to鈥
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Of Vice and Men
When attorney and potential Detroit mayoral candidate Geoffrey Fieger floated the idea of a local red-light district as an alternative to 鈥渟treetwalkers鈥 in a TV interview, some metro Detroiters might have been left scratching their heads: With all of the city鈥檚 many intractable problems, would setting up a prostitution corral make that much difference?
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Standard of Giving
Most nonprofits鈥 websites list specific items that are accepted by the organizations, materials that help them deliver their valuable services.
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On Track
Joel Landy is as much a collector as a developer 鈥 and his current fascination with trains has gained so much steam that he鈥檚 engineered a miniature railroad coursing through his domain.
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Character Study: 2010 Gift Guide
When it comes to the personalities (OK, eccentrics) on your list, one size definitely does not fit all.
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Delicious Departure
Steakhouses and grills 鈥 or grilles, as the upscale places often prefer 鈥 have been a mainstay of American restaurants and dining since at least the early 1900s 鈥 outliving other food darlings, whether it鈥檚 German, Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, or Chinese.
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Trophy Life
College bowl games, with all of their pageantry and tradition 鈥 are magnets for sports fans in search of a little winter R&R. And when a Big Ten team from Michigan earns an invitation to play, travel planning heats up. We asked Detroit News sportswriter Lynn Henning for his insider鈥檚 observations of six bowl venues.
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Laughing Matters
Like runners鈥 hearts, humor needs a workout. Use it or lose it.
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Contributors: December 2010
Matt Lee, Szymon Kietlinski, Caitlin Costello, Lynn Henning, Roy Ritchie
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J.L. Hudson Thanksgiving Day Parade
In 1949, snowflakes heightened the holiday spirit, as evidenced by the jolly fellow in red from his perch in front of Hudson鈥檚, waving to throngs of people crammed on Woodward Avenue.
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Arts and Entertainment
ART Anton Art Center: Wish Upon a Star, and bring one home for $5 from an exhibit of star-themed masterpieces to benefit the center鈥檚 programming. Through Jan. 16. 鈥 The Christmas Market show runs through Dec. 22, featuring pieces for sale by Michigan artists. 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens; 586-469-8666; theartcenter.org. Art Gallery of Windsor […]
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Recipes: Sides Matter
Mushroom-squash broil, curried potato hash, butternut squash and manchego au gratin and saut茅ed brussels sprouts.
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2010 Detroit Historical Society Ball
The 2010 Detroit Historical Society Ball was held on Dec. 3 at the the College for Creative Studies Argonaut Building in Detroit’s New Center.
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2010 American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan Dinner
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan hosted its annual dinner on Dec. 4 at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.
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Charity concert to benefit the Fisher House and Mittens for Detroit
On Dec. 11, Michelle Penn and Erin Cummings hosted a charity concert to benefit the Fisher House and Mittens for Detroit at the Cadieux Caf茅 in Detroit.
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The Heidelberg Project Fundraiser
The Heidelberg Project Fundraiser was held Dec. 2 at the Ford Piquette Plant in Detroit.
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Holiday High Tea 2010
On Dec. 9, Holiday High Tea was held at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
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Henry Ford Hospital Grand Ball
The inaugural Henry Ford Hospital Grand Ball was held Dec. 4 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Detroit.
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John Balardo Interviews Dave Bing
香港六合彩图库资料 publisher John Balardo sits down with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing for an in-depth interview on WDET. The interview will air Wednesday, December 29, 2010 when John guest-hosts the first hour of The Craig Fahle Show.
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Andiamo Restaurant Group
Filetto di Manzo: Hand-cut filet migon, charbroiled and presented with Andiamo’s signature zip sauce, chef’s potatoes, and seasonal vegetables
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Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Rodizio:
Mouthwatering lamb chops, picanha (Gaucho鈥檚 signature cut), and filet mignon carved at your tableside, complemented by fresh vegetables, crab salad, and smoked salmon samples from the 42-item gourmet salad bar. -
Iridescence
Surf and Turf: A grilled 5-oz. filet of beef and shrimp in garlic butter, paired with eggplant Napoleon, couscous, roasted radish, and chickpea puree.
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Rojo Mexican Bistro
Camarones Rellenos:
Breaded jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese and topped with a lobster cream sauce and poblano pepper. Served with seasonal vegetables and chef’s potatoes. -
The Hill Seafood and Chophouse
Mango-Dusted Swordfish:
Mango-dusted swordfish served with coconut risotto, braised Swiss chard, and crisp plantain. -
The Lark
Chianti-Glazed Bone-In Veal Chop: A veal chop enhanced with porcini mushroom croquettes, carmelized onions, and applewood-smoked bacon.
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Toasted Oak Grill and Market
Great Frickin鈥 Chicken: Pan-seared breast of Amish chicken ballontine, buttered turnips and green beans, and chicken jus.
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Tre Monti Ristorante
Costoletta di Vitello Ninfeta: A veal chop that鈥檚 char-grilled to perfection, with shitake mushrooms, mustard, madeira wine, and a demi-glaze reduction.
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Menu Guide Contributors 2011
Rebecca Pranger, Roxanne Mullins, Molly Abraham, Steve Wilke, R.J. King, Anne Berry Daugherty, Joe Vaughn
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Between Bread
Super Sandwiches – Taking the lunchtime staple to new heights
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Recipes for Success
The metropolitan Detroit dining scene offers a perfect blend of sophisticated menus, consistent quality, and enduring value.
