Maccabees in Detroit

There's a new unique eatery in Detroit on Woodward across from the DIA. Maccabees is located in an art deco building of the same name with a huge arching window overlooking the avenue. It's a great bar location where you can watch the world pass by in midtown and use their free wifi. We chatted with the owner who informed us that all the beautiful ornate lighting is one-of-a-kind and done by a local artist. The food is good-- very bistro like-- and they are open for lunch and dinner. Sunday's $12 brunch offering includes a mimosa or a bloody mary. Live jazz spices up Thursdays nights. Their $5 valet parking was very much appreciated.

Small Plates in Detroit

Having experienced tapas in Spain when Small Plates came to Detroit ten years ago we were thrilled. Just a short walk from Ford Field and Comerica Park, it seems to be perennially packed. And no wonder --with choices like brick oven pizza, croque monsieurs and huevos rancheros, duck empanadas, calamari peppernata, blackened lamb chops and fish tacos. To add to the excitement there is live music during their Sunday brunches and a bloody mary bar. For dessert would you choose, the bumpy cake or their crème brûlé or perhaps the triple chocolate cheesecake?

Detroit's 1917 American Bistro

At 1917 American Bistro, they will make our omelettes just like we want them--with egg whites, onions, spinach and fresh (not canned) mushrooms. We are so happy not to be limited to just what is on the menu. We love the Sunday brunch. Located in the Sherwood Forest area of Detroit on Livernois and 8 Mile, they have wifi, outdoor seating and live music in the evenings. Their juice bar with 14 different concoctions could become habit forming. The small meeting room upstairs is perfect for your next gathering and your group will definitely be pleased with their wonderful food. There is also a rooftop deck. The fetching couple on the window seat add some whimsy décor.