Detroit Restaurant Experts Sum Up 2015 in One Word

As is tradition at Eater, we close out the year by surveying local food writers and our own staff on various restaurant-related topics, and we'll be publishing their responses throughout the week. Readers, feel free to share your thoughts below. Next question: How would you describe the 2015 Detroit dining scene in one word?

Serena Maria Daniels, Dining Editor, Metro Times:

Explosive.

Aaron Foley, Author/Editor, BLAC Detroit Magazine:

Fattening. Trying to keep up with all the new restaurants definitely put on a few pounds.

Seoung Lee, Blogger, Chow Down Detroit:

JEDI.

Victoria Trudeau, Eater Contributor:

Choices.

Melody Baetens, Co-Owner of Small's Bar and Features Reporter, Detroit News:

Ambitious.

Brenna Houck, Editor, Eater Detroit:

Expansive.

Dorothy Hernandez, Co-Owner of Sarap Filipino Pop-Up and Managing Editor, Hour Detroit:

Money (as in I don't have enough in order to check them all out).