HAPPY HOUR — The Oakland is rolling out a new set of Happy Hour and weekly specials. Tuesday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to The Oakland is offering up a rotating menu of between four and five craft cocktails for $5 each. Additionally, the bar is has discounted shot and beer pairings every Tuesday. "Expect pairings like a small-batch whiskey and amber ale, or a bottle of rare rye with a craft IPA," says Brittany Nance, a representative for the Ferndale bar. [EaterWire]
OPEN THREAD — Which Metro Detroit restaurant patios are irresistible on a sunny day? Let us know by tweeting #DETpatios, messaging the tipline, or sharing in Eater Detroit's open thread. We'll map your suggestions. [EaterWire]
RENOVATION REPORT — Da Edoardo Foxtown reopened last month revealing a freshly renovated space. The restaurant now boasts cowhide-covered chairs, charcoal gray walls, and an updated, single-page menu with a prosciutto, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. [The Detroit News]
MENU PORN — Here's your next sugar rush. New Center Eatery is expanding their menu to include five new chicken & waffle combinations, including red velvet, caramel apple pie, and bananas foster waffles. [EaterWire]