Eater Detroit - The Eater Detroit Year In ReviewThe Detroit Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2015-01-02T13:14:04-05:00http://detroit.eater.com/rss/stream/72270402015-01-02T13:14:04-05:002015-01-02T13:14:04-05:00Industry Experts on Their 2014 Dining Breakups
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<p>As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types, and bloggers. We've already covered the <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014" target="new">restaurant standbys</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014" target="new">top newcomers</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7468763/we-asked-nine-food-writers-to-describe-2014-in-one-word" target="new">2014 in one word</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7460963/friends-of-eater-pick-2014s-best-dining-neighborhood" target="new">best dining neighborhood</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/31/7474637/remembering-the-biggest-dining-surprises-of-2014" target="new">biggest dining surprises</a>, and the <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/31/7474631/friends-of-eater-recall-their-single-best-meals-of-2014" target="new">single best meal of the year</a>. Now, it's time for restaurant and dining trend breakups. Readers, please leave your thoughts in the comments.<img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p><b>Q: Were there any restaurants or dining trends you broke up with in 2014?</b></p>
<p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: <span>Sorry to be so nice, but I can't say anything in particular really bugged me. Maybe the long waits? But that's a good thing.</span></p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: <span>Dirty draft beer lines. I had a friend tell me "beer is food" and I believe that to the highest degree. I don't want to order a glass of bacteria when I ask for a craft beer. I also have a high regard for the breweries that craft their product and to ruin something so great, by putting it through a dirty draft line. Yeah, it's over at that point.</span></p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <span>No reservations, or not enough of them. I get it, these new places are all super hot and super busy, but trying to figure out whether or not I need to eat a small meal before heading out to dinner to account for the 1-2 hour wait for a table (when you can even start ordering actual food) is a pain...especially because most of them have no actual waiting area for guests. In a state with 6 month winters. Really?!</span></p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: Anything vegetarian option at a restaurant that's called the "hippie (insert type of food here)" is my pet peeve. Don't make people feel awkward for wanting to order something off your menu without meat.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/" style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a><span>: </span><span>Ridiculously priced popup dinners! Since when did the ‘norm' become $50 per </span><span>person?!?!?</span></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: <span>I broke up with Joe Muer's. </span></p>
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<p><span>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: </span><span>Too much salt. I think some folks are scared of the dreaded "under-seasoning" but then dishes can be in-your-face salt, no flavor—just salt. </span></p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: <span>Restaurants that don't accept credit cards. I almost never carry cash, and it's a huge bummer to have to hit the ATM to pay for lunch. </span></p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader: [The] Birmingham restaurant scene. It's changed and not as unique as it once was.</p>
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https://detroit.eater.com/2015/1/2/7480307/industry-experts-on-their-2014-dining-breakupsBrenna Houck2015-01-02T13:02:12-05:002015-01-02T13:02:12-05:00Friends of Eater Offer Headline Predictions for 2014
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<p>As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types, and bloggers. We've already covered <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014" target="new">restaurant standbys</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014" target="new">top newcomers</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7468763/we-asked-nine-food-writers-to-describe-2014-in-one-word" target="new">2014 in one word</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7460963/friends-of-eater-pick-2014s-best-dining-neighborhood" target="new">best dining neighborhood</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/31/7474637/remembering-the-biggest-dining-surprises-of-2014" target="new">biggest dining surprises</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/31/7474631/friends-of-eater-recall-their-single-best-meals-of-2014" target="new">single best meals</a>, and restaurant breakups. Now it's time for 2014 headline predictions. Readers, please leave your thoughts in the comments.<img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p><b>Q: What are your headline predictions for 2014?</b></p>
<p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: <span>If I knew what might replace Brussels sprouts as the hot "new" side dish, I'd start planting some and cash in. Seriously, though, it will be the continued growth of options, especially in the city. </span></p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: In regards to new openings, I absolutely cannot wait for Batch Brewing. In regards to future reservations Gold Cash Gold, Seldon Standard, Craft Work—there's so many places, I may have to create more meals in each day.</p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>:</p>
<p dir="ltr">That One Really Awesome Restaurant You've Been Following For Two Years Still Isn't Opening Yet</p>
<p dir="ltr">Detroit Restaurants With Bad Service Just Can't Cut It Anymore</p>
<p>Dave Kwiatkowski Is The New Dan Gilbert Of Detroit Restaurants (I admit, I stole that one from a friend)</p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <span>Detroit Welcomes First Midwest Cat Cafe</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: Detroit's dining scene being elevated to new heights.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: <span>West Village area of Detroit is the new hip spot.</span></p>
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<p>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: <span>Downtown farm-to-table restaurant destination will open and/or a new downtown wine bar.</span></p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/" target="_blank"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>:</p>
<p><span>Sister Pie opens West Village bakery, Detroiters #dancebreak in celebration</span></p>
<p>Top Chef Season 13 to film in Detroit</p>
<p>Stockyard announces brick and mortar restaurant plans</p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader: Big year for Kate Williams' and Republic/Parks and Rec</p>
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https://detroit.eater.com/2015/1/2/7480315/friends-of-eater-offer-headline-predictions-for-2014Brenna Houck2014-12-31T13:15:20-05:002014-12-31T13:15:20-05:00Friends of Eater Recall Their Single Best Meals of 2014
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<p>As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types, and bloggers. We've already covered the <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014" target="new">restaurant standbys</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014" target="new">top newcomers</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7468763/we-asked-nine-food-writers-to-describe-2014-in-one-word" target="new">2014 in one word</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7460963/friends-of-eater-pick-2014s-best-dining-neighborhood" target="new">best dining neighborhood</a>, and the biggest dining surprises. Now it's time for the single best meal of the year. Readers, please leave your thoughts in the comments.<img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: Wow...Perhaps it was one of <i>Hour Detroit's</i> <b>Savor Detroit </b>series of dinners last <span>April. Maybe it's because it was our maiden voyage, but that first grouping—<b>James </b></span><span><b>Rigato </b>from <b>The Root</b>, <b>David Gilbert</b> of <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/marais">Marais</a></b> (our 2014 Restaurant of the Year), and </span><span>drinks courtesy of <b>Sugar House</b>—made for one heck of a combo!</span></p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: My birthday dinner at <b>La Feria</b>. My fiancé and I split a variety of small tapas filled with incredible flavor and drank a variety of local craft brews. Following that, we spent the evening at the <b>DSO</b> watching Ben Folds perform.</p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/torino">Torino</a> </b>was where my boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary this year, and chef <b>Garrett Lipar's</b> 9-course menu was like dying and going to culinary heaven. The amount of thought and level of execution that goes into each course is astonishing, and we just didn't want the experience to end.</p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b>The Patron Secret Dining Society</b> dinner with chef <b>Kate Williams</b> was incredibly delicious (lamb neck!). I can't wait for her new restaurants to open. The pairing with drinks from <b>Yani Frye</b> at <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/the-sugar-house">The Sugar House</a></b> was perfect and everything on the plate and in the glass felt inventive.</p>
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<p><a href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: Dinner (<b>Roasted Cauliflower + Steak & Frites + Chocolate Pot de Creme</b>) at <b>Selden </b><span><b>Standard</b>.</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>:<b> BBQ kabob, kafta, and tawook</b> at <b>Dearborn Meat Market</b></p>
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<p>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: Pop-up dinner with <b>Stockyard</b>.</p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader:<b> Bistro 82 bone marrow</b>.</p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/" target="_blank"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: The <b>duck reuben</b> at <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/dime-store-2">Dime Store</a></b>. It's just perfect.</p>
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<p><strong>Correction:</strong> The photograph was misidentified as Bistro 82. It's actually a photo of Sabrage above Bistro 82.</p>
https://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/31/7474631/friends-of-eater-recall-their-single-best-meals-of-2014Brenna Houck2014-12-31T13:05:15-05:002014-12-31T13:05:15-05:00Remembering the Biggest Dining Surprises of 2014
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<p>As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types, and bloggers. We've already covered the <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014" target="new">restaurant standbys</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014" target="new">best newcomers</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7468763/we-asked-nine-food-writers-to-describe-2014-in-one-word" target="new">2014 in one word</a>, and the <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7460963/friends-of-eater-pick-2014s-best-dining-neighborhood" target="new">best dining neighborhood</a>. Now it's time for the year's best dining surprises. Readers, please leave your thoughts in the comments.code for that is: <img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: Watching people flock downtown to check out the new spots. <b>Three-hour waits?</b> Really?</p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: My family and I spent a Sunday downtown shopping at local businesses, sipping coffee from <b>Anthology</b>, and all around enjoying the sights that the city has to offer. We stopped for lunch at <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/ottava-via">Ottava Via</a></b> for lunch and ordered an array of meat and cheeses, flatbread pizzas, and handcrafted cocktails. Family bonding at its finest.</p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: It's shocking that so many new places not only opened, but<b> lived up to the massive hype!</b></p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i style="line-height: 1.5;">Eater Detroit</i>: The bizarre prevalence of <b>pork rinds</b> in high-end meals. Not saying chefs shouldn't make their own pork rinds. After all, they add a nice crispness. I just didn't expect to see them so often on my dinner plate.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: Breakfast at <b>Trinosophes.</b></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: All the great <b>Vietnamese restaurants </b>we have in Metro Detroit.</p>
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<p>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: <b>Ramen</b> on the rise. Love all the tasty takes on college dorm staple.</p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: The sliders and fried brussels sprouts I ate at <b>Bogart'z</b>. This place used to be a bit of a dive bar, but they really stepped up their game in the kitchen this year. Totally unexpected, and really delicious.</p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader: <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/revolver">Revolver</a>.</b></p>
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https://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/31/7474637/remembering-the-biggest-dining-surprises-of-2014Brenna Houck2014-12-30T13:09:56-05:002014-12-30T13:09:56-05:00Nine Restaurant Experts Describe 2014 in One Word
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<p>As is the tradition at Eater, our <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7462999/the-eater-detroit-year-in-review" target="new">closeout of the year</a> is a survey of friends, industry types, and bloggers. We've already covered the 2014's <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014" target="new">restaurant standbys</a> and <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014" target="new">best newcomers</a>. Now it's time for 2014 in one word. <img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: <b>Choices!</b></p>
<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: <b>Flavorful.</b></p>
<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b>Choices.</b></p>
<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b>Anticipation.</b></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: <b>Evolving.</b></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: <b>Resurgence.</b></p>
<p>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: <b>Cocktails.</b></p>
<p>Josh Smith, Reader: <b>Expanding.</b></p>
<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: <b>Popup. </b>Whether it was guest chefs popping up one night or entire restaurants—like Revolver—dedicated to the concept, it seemed like popups were everywhere this year.</p>
https://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7468763/we-asked-nine-food-writers-to-describe-2014-in-one-wordBrenna Houck2014-12-30T12:57:28-05:002014-12-30T12:57:28-05:00Friends of Eater Pick 2014's Best Dining Neighborhood
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<p>As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types, and bloggers. We've already covered the <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014" target="new">restaurant standbys</a>, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014" target="new">best newcomers</a>, and 2014 in one word. Now it's time for the best dining neighborhood.code for that is: <img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p><b>Question: What was the best dining neighborhood of 2014?</b></p>
<p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: <b>Corktown </b>certainly made strides, with <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/ottava-via">Ottava Via</a>, La Feria, and Two James</b> (not technically dining, but their gin alone deserves a mention), joining <b>Slows, Mercury, Mudgies</b>, etc.</p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: Every year I choose <b>Corktown</b> and with the new bars and restaurants that just came in, it's my choice again. Great beer, wine, cocktails, and food. How can one go wrong?</p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/eastern-market">Eastern Market</a></b>. With staples like <b>Supino's, Bert's,</b> and <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/russell-street-deli">Russell Street Deli</a></b> staying strong, <b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/detroit-city-distillery">Detroit City Distillery</a></b> bringing the booze, and now <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/antietam">Antietam</a> introducing fine dining made with local ingredients, in addition to everything you can find at the Market itself, you can't beat it. The area promises something delicious for any budget at any time of day, whether you want to just have a cocktail, eat in, carry out, or buy ingredients to make your own feast.</p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: Many of the core neighborhoods did really well this year, but I still think <b>Corktown</b> manages to cultivate the largest amount of new and exciting food and drink destinations within just a few blocks.</p>
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<p><a href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: <b>Indian Village.</b></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: <b>Corktown</b>, Detroit.</p>
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<p>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: <b>Ann Arbor</b> of course!</p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader: <b>Corktown</b>.</p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/" target="_blank"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: <b>Southwest Detroit</b> is stacked with hidden gems where you'll never have to wait for a table and you'll never pay more than a few bucks for a ridiculously tasty meal.</p>
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https://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/30/7460963/friends-of-eater-pick-2014s-best-dining-neighborhoodBrenna Houck2014-12-29T13:05:45-05:002014-12-29T13:05:45-05:00What Were the Top Restaurant Newcomers of 2014?
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<p>It is a tradition at Eater to <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/18/7416491/the-eater-detroit-end-of-year-survey" target="new">survey </a>friends, industry types, and bloggers at the end of each year. Welcome to the second of these posts, where we ask them (and ourselves) what were the best new restaurant this year. <img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: Another tough call. <b>Wright & Co.</b>, certainly. <b><a href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/selden-standard" class="sbn-auto-link">Selden Standard</a></b>, of course. <b>Antietam</b> (twice). <b>Bistro 82</b>, to name just a few.</p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress" style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: Every beer enthusiast was waiting in the cold for <b style="line-height: 1.5;">Hopcat's</b> doors to open and I was no exception.<b style="line-height: 1.5;"> <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/johnny-noodle-king" class="sbn-auto-link">Johnny Noodle King</a></b> has also been a huge impact, especially when you're searching for something warm and filling in the upcoming cold months.</p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b><a href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/antietam" class="sbn-auto-link">Antietam's</a></b> new staff is incredible, by far my favorite meal at a new Detroit restaurant this year, I'm an escargot pâté convert, they've proven that grits aren't boring, and that oxtail is just blissfully good. Wright & Co., as mentioned (previously), is my new neighborhood favorite, the food is solid and the drinks are innovative, it's a safe bet that everyone will find something they like on the menu. And it's a bit of a drive, but every time I go to <b><a href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/roses-fine-foods" class="sbn-auto-link">Rose's Fine Food</a></b> I just want to go right back again, because they are the loveliest people serving food that is everything regular diner food wishes it could be.</p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: So many places to eat, so little time. Again with the breakfast, I'd have to say <b>Rose's Fine Food</b>. "That Green Dude" is delicious and a little bit different every time. The donuts there are pretty spectacular and I like the relaxed diner feel. As far as popups, I really enjoyed my meal from <b>Norma G's</b> at Popupalooza and oxtail pho from <b>Tuktuk-Tuktuk</b>. I had an excellent meal at <b>Antietam</b> and one with <b>Katoi</b>, which introduced me to some exciting flavors.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: <b>Selden Standard, Wright & Co, Antietam, <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/detroit-vegan-soul" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Vegan Soul</a>, Katoi.</b></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: <b>Selden Standard </b>and <b>Wright & Co.</b></p>
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<p><span>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: </span><span><b>Aventura.</b></span></p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader: <b><a href="http://detroit.eater.com/venue/ottava-via" class="sbn-auto-link">Ottava Via</a>,</b> <b>Johnny Noodle King.</b></p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a target="_blank" href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: <b>Selden Standard</b>—amazing food, wonderful service. Absolutely worth the wait. <span><b>Wright & Co.</b> It's high-energy but comfortable, and the food is delish. If you haven't tried the warm dates with bacon, you're missing out.</span></p>
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https://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460967/year-in-eater-what-were-the-top-restaurant-newcomers-of-2014Brenna Houck2014-12-29T13:02:01-05:002014-12-29T13:02:01-05:00What Were the Restaurant Standbys of 2014?
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<p>It is a tradition at Eater to <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/18/7416491/the-eater-detroit-end-of-year-survey" target="new">survey </a>friends, industry types, and bloggers at the end of each year. Welcome to the first of these posts, where we ask them (and ourselves) about restaurant standbys, those places where we found ourselves again and again in 2014. <img align="right" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2541306/YIE2014small.0.jpg" alt="EOY Small" class="padded"></p> <p><strong>Question: What was your restaurant standby this year?</strong></p>
<p>Steve Wilke, Editor <a href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Hour Detroit</i></a>: Tough call. Didn't go to very many more than a handful of times (too many places; so little time). <b>Bigalora</b> was in the rotation, so was <b>El Barzon</b>, <b>Bacco</b>, <b>St. Cece's</b> ... and <b>Town Tavern</b> is always consistently good...</p>
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<p>Courtney Ochab, Editor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/detroitbeerpress" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Beer Press</i></a>: We work out of Ponyride in Corktown, so I was a frequent eater at <b>Bucharest</b>, <b>Rubbed</b>, and <b>Mudgies</b>. <b>Supino's</b> large Smokey is always a companion when we head to <b>Atwater Brewery</b> for a brown ale.</p>
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<p>Victoria Trudeau, Former Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b>La Feria</b> was still one of my all-purpose, go-to's in 2014. It's consistently delicious, and their sangria is good all year round. <b>Wright & Co. </b>has become my neighborhood staple for casual celebratory meals, and even a quick drink and an appetizer during the week, since it's within walking distance.</p>
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<p>Brenna Houck, Editor <i>Eater Detroit</i>: <b>Brooklyn Street Local.</b> I'm a big fan of breakfast and their vegetarian poutine. <b>Al Shallal</b> in Dearborn Heights for tasty, inexpensive Middle Eastern food. <b>One Eyed Betty's</b> for the beer list.</p>
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<p><a style="line-height: 1.24;" href="http://thedetroitfoodie.info/" target="_blank"><i>Detroit Foodie</i></a>: <b>Dangerously Delicious Pies, City Wings, Bucharest Grill, Supino’s, Pupuseria y <span>Restaurante Salvadoreno</span></b></p>
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<p><a style="line-height: 1.24;" href="http://www.chowdowndetroit.com/" target="_blank"><i>Chow Down Detroit</i></a>: <b>Green Dot Stables, Eddie’s Gourmet, Townhouse Bistro, Imperial.</b></p>
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<p>Hannah Lowe, Freelance Journalist: <b><span>Bigalora, </span><span>Jolly Pumpkin, </span><span>Café Zola</span></b></p>
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<p>Josh Smith, Reader: <b>Imperial, Motor City Brewing Works, Green Dot Stables</b></p>
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<p>Kat Rembacki, Editor <a href="http://coredetroit.com/blog/" target="_blank"><i>Core Detroit</i></a>: <b>7 Greens</b> for lunch. I'm there two or three times a week. Can't go wrong with a Dan Dan and tofu. <b>Fountain Bistro</b> for Happy Hour—those duck wings...mmmmmmm. <b>One Eyed Betty's</b> in Ferndale. I never tire of their craft beer selection. Also, pork belly poutine.</p>
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<p><b> Correction: </b><i>Chow Down Detroit's </i>previous answer has been updated due to an editorial error.</p>
https://detroit.eater.com/2014/12/29/7460699/year-in-eater-what-were-the-restaurant-standbys-of-2014Brenna Houck