Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 77 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:50 am: | |
Ok so you guys totally helped me with the Inn on Ferry Street got them a room for January 19th and 20th with tickets to go to the DIA on the 20th I need your help again. I wanna get them a gift certificate to a nice restaurant where they have to dress up for January 19th (Sat) but I dont want the bill to break the bank. I would like to keep it under $50.00 if possible. Any suggestions? |
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd
Post Number: 1688 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:53 am: | |
Steak Hut. ;) |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 3316 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:54 am: | |
Traffic Jam, not super expensive, good food and unusual stuff |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 1388 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:54 am: | |
I can't even get out of a restaurant with a bar bill under $50. My suggestion, Atlas Global Bistro. |
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette
Post Number: 3430 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:57 am: | |
Majestic, but I think you're going to have to spend more unless you eat at Sgt. Pepperoni. |
The_ed Member Username: The_ed
Post Number: 1492 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:08 am: | |
Union Street ? |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 11082 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:09 am: | |
Go for the Buffet at Roma Cafe...Monday's. You'll only be a day early...ask for Dave. |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 11083 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:10 am: | |
OK, a coupla days early... |
The_ed Member Username: The_ed
Post Number: 1496 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:16 am: | |
Armando's in Mexicantown has an inexpensive buffet and affordable dinner prices. |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 477 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:19 am: | |
quote:Traffic Jam, not super expensive, good food and unusual stuff I thought we were boycotting them. |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 238 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:24 am: | |
Harrys, La Dolce Vita, Dakota Inn |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 479 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:35 am: | |
La Dolce Vita? Since when is dinner there for 2 under $50? I guess if you get two entrees and water, maybe. |
Spitcoff Member Username: Spitcoff
Post Number: 145 Registered: 03-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:36 am: | |
small plates not super expensive plus because its by the opera house they get a dresser crowd sometimes |
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix
Post Number: 560 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:49 am: | |
Lolas in harmony park. a hidden lil treasure. walk from the opera house |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11014 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:51 am: | |
While more expensive Cuisine is nice. Marios and Roma are both nice - Roma is cheaper but the crowd can be suits or Wings jerseys depending on days/events. If Twingos is re-opened by then that seems to be a perfect fit. If there are shows at any of the WSU theaters the crowd will not make them feel out of place in suits. |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 78 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:04 pm: | |
I was by Twingo's at Noel Night they still had a sign on there door that they were closed |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11017 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:06 pm: | |
To bad, it would be a perfect fit for what he is looking for. |
Wschnitt Member Username: Wschnitt
Post Number: 46 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:12 pm: | |
Roma or Mosaic on Monroe in Greektown. Mosaic is super good and would be like 50-60 for two with either a drink or two or desert. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11018 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:15 pm: | |
Surprisingly Andiamo riverfront is not as expensive as one would guess if you don't drink a lot. A personal favorite of mine that hasn't been mentioned is Lola's in Harmonie Park. If they have a band playing you can't beat the environment and the food and service is excellent. |
Beatsworking Member Username: Beatsworking
Post Number: 100 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:23 pm: | |
I don't mean to threadjack, but this is sorta relevant... Did the downtown Eph's close? I drove by last weekend and it looked like they closed up shop. |
Swingline Member Username: Swingline
Post Number: 976 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:25 pm: | |
Is it $50 per person, or $50 total? |
Stromberg2 Member Username: Stromberg2
Post Number: 58 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:27 pm: | |
Nope, still open as of Saturday. Stromberg2 |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 239 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:32 pm: | |
looks like Daves drive Inn, piquette and john r. good food, no booze |
Texorama Member Username: Texorama
Post Number: 115 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:33 pm: | |
I would say Roma. There are very few places meeting the poster's criteria of "have to dress up" and "under $50." Dress up to go to the Traffic Jam and you will feel out of place. Ditto for Armando's. Cuisine would be perfect but is going to be way, way over $50, even for one person. At Roma there may indeed be hockey fans in jerseys, but the waiters are going to be wearing black suits, and there's a formal, festive feeling of going someplace special. The food's great, and you could have dinner with a glass of wine each and get out of there pretty close to $50. Check the website at romacafe.com |
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette
Post Number: 3432 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:37 pm: | |
Oh yeah, Lolas. Even without a band. |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 79 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:37 pm: | |
I want to spend $50.00 or less since I already got the the night stay at The Inn on Ferry Street and tickets to the DIA |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11020 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:43 pm: | |
Are we to assume that the total meal can't exceed $50 or are the receipients willing to put out a few extra dollars if the total comes to $70? That may be an important consideration. |
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 2238 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:54 pm: | |
Small Plates is the best suggestion I've seen on here yet. Under $50, no problem. Nice place, dressier crowd. |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:04 pm: | |
From what everyone has said I like the Lola's suggestion. They would be going to dinner at around 7:00p.m. on January 19th (Sat). Would they have live music then? If so what kind? |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11023 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:06 pm: | |
I am sure they would have music on a Saturday. If that is the choice you may want to make reservations if it is during the auto show. The music is usually along the lines of a 3 piece jazz band. What appeals to me is that unlike many places that have jazz bands playing the band is a focus of attention during a great meal, not just background music. It is in the old Hunter House space if you know where that is. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11024 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:08 pm: | |
Some reviews/articles about Lolas: http://www.metrotimes.com/guid e/restaurants/review.asp?id=96 24 This gives an idea of the layout/design. Also, owned by Detroiters. http://www.detnews.com/2005/ea tsdrinks/0508/29/E03-295548.ht m http://www.restaurant.com/micr osite.asp?rid=320853 |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11025 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:09 pm: | |
Also, here is the menu assuming it hasn't been updated: http://www.restaurant.com/micr osite-menu-image.asp?pgn=gcp&r id=320853&mcn=&eb=False&nav=me nuimage |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 81 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:10 pm: | |
How soon before should I make a reservation? Think I could make one now or would i want to wait? |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:11 pm: | |
Also Restaurant.com has a $25.00 gift certificate to Lolas for $10.00 |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11026 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:12 pm: | |
quote:How soon before should I make a reservation? Think I could make one now or would i want to wait? No idea. I'm not even sure if that is during the auto show. Anyone know if the auto show is the weekend of the 19th? One other point. Since it appears that you are doing something special for the people you are setting up I would assume it is a birthday/anniversary or special trip. I would recommend tht if it is a birthday or anniversay that you tell the owners or hostess when you make the reservation. Maybe they can plan a little something special for them. (Message edited by jt1 on December 13, 2007) |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 83 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:16 pm: | |
NAIAS January 19th-Jan 27th |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 11027 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:20 pm: | |
The 19th may be the preview gala so that a lot of the people may be at the corporate sponsored parties and banquet facilities and restaurants/bars may not be as packed. I haven't been to the auto show and don't know if the first or second weekend is the one that packs downtown places. Hopefully someone here can help. |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 84 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:22 pm: | |
the 19th is a Saturday. The preview gala is the 18th |
401don Member Username: 401don
Post Number: 150 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 2:12 pm: | |
I didn't know about Lola's. I might try it myself when I'm in town over the holidays. Another nice spot that gets overlooked except for the Fox theater crowd is the Foxtown Grille. Good entrees from $15-30, dressy but casual, and a nice view of the action on woodward. I had the best veal medallions ever there a couple of years ago. |
Bigdada Member Username: Bigdada
Post Number: 5 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 4:15 am: | |
I'd also suggest Union Street, which is casual and inexpensive (Filet Mignon is maybe $22). They are affiliated with The Inn on Ferry and offer all hotel guests a discount. |
The_ed Member Username: The_ed
Post Number: 1547 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 9:29 am: | |
My wife and I used to frequent the Cajun Quarter on Sandwiche street in Windsor years ago. They had the best blackened prime rib and the cajun martinis were outta sight! I loved going there. The food was wonderful and it was reasonable. |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 11099 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 10:02 am: | |
I'd guess with the exchange rate flip, they aren't exactly as reasonable! |
Wazootyman Member Username: Wazootyman
Post Number: 291 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 10:31 am: | |
I also recommend Union Street. It's hard to find a place that's "under $50" and considered dressy, but Union street more or less fits the bill. It's a very eclectic crowd - you'll see anything from jeans to suits, and attire that's normal to just plain out there. The food is very good, and it's just a very comfortable atmosphere. Not too far from the DIA and the inn, either. |
Lmcdet Member Username: Lmcdet
Post Number: 24 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 10:50 am: | |
Vincente's, Atlas bistro, Sweet Lorraine's or any of the restaurants in the MGM Grand. Not dressy, but Baile Corg. is really good! |
Designerguy24 Member Username: Designerguy24
Post Number: 85 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 10:50 am: | |
I got them a a $25.00 gift certificate to Lola's. I also made them a reservation for Jan 19th at 9:00pm. Thats when live music will be playing. |