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EXPANSIONS— The masterminds behind Clinton Township staple J. Baldwin’s Restaurant are opening a new Italian spot in Macomb Township with an enclosed patio area, 20-seat bar and more highlights. opening in February 2017. [MetroTimes, C&G]
AWARDS SEASON— Are these Detroit’s top burgers? According to last weekend’s Burger Brawl the best in town is Ali's Notch-Yo-Burger from Taystee's Burgers in Dearborn. [Freep]
CHARITY WIRE— Behold the glory that is the 2016 coney dog eating contest, in which Detroit police and fire departments battle to eat as many hot dogs as possible in five minutes in the name of charity. The police department won, downing 28 coneys total, reportedly a new record was broken as well. [Detroit News, MLive]
