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Mjb3
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 12:57 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have to meet a friend for a drink downtown prior to a Xmas party. Anyone have an opinion on Atlas Global Bistro? I won't be dining, just want a place not too smoky. Party is at Majestic so looking in that neighborhood, tired of Union St, will be dressed up so looking for fancy place for a scotch and a place with decent wine.

Other reccomendations?
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Dds
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:24 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jumbo's.
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Rugbyman
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:26 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You could stop by the bar at Mario's for their good wine selection. That's just a few blocks over.
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Smogboy
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:30 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Atlas is pretty darn nice. Why not also go around the block a bit on Canfield to Traffic Jam? Hardly smoky there at all.
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Zephyrprocess
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:37 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've enjoyed my meals at Atlas, even those I've eaten at the bar. You may choose other recommended spots, but Atlas would serve you well.

The Whitney would be another good choice in the neighborhood of the Majestic.
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Soulhawk
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:59 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I second Jumbo's! lol
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Dabirch
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:10 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would try Agave. Great tequila selection.

And the airplane chicken is to die for.
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Rsa
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:12 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

agave closed about a year ago.
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Sharmaal
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:20 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree with Zephyrprocess.


Atlas is a nice spot to get a cocktail. Drinks are pricey, but the ambiance is nice. Secondly, you don't sound like you are going there to get loaded before the party.
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Gravitymachine
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:49 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

the whitney
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Dabirch
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:26 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

quote:

agave closed about a year ago.



yeah. I know.
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Rsa
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:32 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

huh? i think i'm missing something...
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Brandon48202
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:49 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I think that Dabirch was being sarcastic. He forgot to add a ;) at the end of his message.
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Bobj
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 6:50 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would definitely recommend a drink at the Whitney
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Taj920
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 8:18 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In addition to Agave, I would try Stewart's or Canfield's.
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English
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 8:22 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

^ You guys made me get a lump in my throat.

Is that just an unlucky location?
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Michigansheik
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 10:31 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

whitney
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Mbshan
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Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 10:11 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i love atlas for cocktails! the atmosphere is real nice and everybody is quite friendly. the food on the other hand is good but, a little out of my price range.
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Arab_guyumich
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Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 10:55 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jumbo's? Seriously?
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Rhymeswithrawk
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Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 6:58 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Temple Bar.

It's to die for. :-)

(Message edited by rhymeswithrawk on December 07, 2007)
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Dds
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Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 11:04 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If not Jumbo's then Sabb's. A real taste of Detroit.
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Stromberg2
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Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 12:33 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Iv'e never been in the Temple, what's it like?

Stromberg2
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Mdoyle
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Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 1:07 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well this turned out to be a helpful post. Ha.
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Sstashmoo
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Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 1:43 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is that the same "Jumbo's" from back in the 70's? If so, that used to be a really rough place.
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Granmontrules
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Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 5:55 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The Bronx! Best damn burger in Michigan.

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