COLORS Launches Dinner Service; Bon Bon Bon Reveals Fall Flavors

FOOD MEDIA — New York Times Frugal Traveler columnist Seth Kugel recently visited Detroit for some budget travel hijinks. Kugel dines and drinks at the Maltese-American Benevolent Society, Donut Villa, Tacos El Rodeo, and Grand Trunk Pub. [NYT]

EVENTWIRE — Gold Cash Gold is hosting its first-ever wine dinner on October 12. The event features a five-course tasting menu by chef Josh Stockton with two wines per course. [EaterWire]

BEER HERE — Pretzel necklace-wearing craft beer fans can now purchase tickets to the 7th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival. [EaterWire]

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH — COLORS Restaurant — an eatery/training center operated by ROC-United in Harmonie Park —  is expanding into dinner service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. [Metro Times]

THE CHAINS — Yes, another pizza chain is exploring opportunities for expansion in Metro Detroit. Wisconsin-based company Toppers Pizza is looking for would-be  franchisees to open between three and eight stores in the area. [DBusiness]

EVENTWIRE — The whimsical Mad Hatter in Birmingham is celebrating its one year anniversary from 7 p.m. to midnight on October 6 with a party benefiting the Children's Miracle Network . Tickets are $30 and include appetizers and drink specials. [EaterWire]

EATERWIRE — Decadent Detroit-based chocolate maker Bon Bon Bon released its fall Harvest Collection today with flavors like Cider & Doughnuts, Zucchini Bri & BTR, and a Mint Melon cordial. [EaterWire]

DEAL FEED — Dine Drink Detroit kicked off this week and offers a handy map and directory to chart your moves between destinations. DDD partner restaurants are featuring menu specials — food and drink — for $15. [Facebook]