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Reetz12
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I have a friend visiting from out of state for work and he would like to know where to go for lunch. My top three places....there is plenty more I would have suggested...but the top 3:

1.) Russell Street Deli or Eph McNally's
2.) Mexican Village
3.) Fishbone's
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1) Au bon pain
2) Los Galanos
3) Sala Thai
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1. Checker Burger or Detroiter Burger
2. Armandos buffet
3. Eph McNallys
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Mikeydbn
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1)Mexican Village
2)Checker Bar
3)Traffic Jam
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1.) Z's Place
2.) Mexican Village
3.) Benihana

(Message edited by observant2art on December 13, 2005)
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Cheap: Slows
Cheaper: Sala Thai
Cheapest: Eph Mcnally's
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even cheaper: Hot slices @ Sgt. Pepperoni's
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Jt1
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But you're risking the occasional old, nasty slice. Midtown liquor actually has some decent 99 cent slices.
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Northend
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I meant cheap/er/est w/o risking a stomach cancer!
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What about Little Ceasers "Hot N' Ready?
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Northend
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...the best hangover deal at $5!!
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Observant2art
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dont forget White Castles...
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Jenay
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I'm not familiar with Eph McNallys. Details?
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Goat
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Sweet, sweet, White Castle. How I wish they could open one up in Windsor.
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Caseyc
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is Luxe Cuisine still open on Fort?
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Motorcitymayor2026
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Buddy's Pizza
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Reetz12
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How could I forget about White Castle...I guess I would put that in the same class as Seldom Blues and Sweet Georgia Brown's for his dinner options!
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Mi Pueblo!!!!
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Downtown I would suggest(for a touch of the "New" Detroit):

Small Plates
Detroit Breakfast Club
Mosaic

Then a short walk up to C-Mart for some lunch-time skating.
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Sharmaal
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Mi Pueblo Seconded!

The best mexican hands down.
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Belleislerunner
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1) Hard Rock
2) Fishbones
3) Sweet Lorraine's

Based on the folks we recruit.
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Belleislerunner
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1) Hard Rock
2) Fishbones
3) Sweet Lorraine's

Based on the folks we recruit.
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Treelock
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Jt1, Sgt. Pepperoni's slices are of adequate quality that really, there is no such thing to me as an old, nasty slice.

Roma Cafe is also a nice place to have lunch — and a bottle of wine
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Blondy
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1) McNallys
2) Lupitas
3) Russel Street
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Eph Mcnally's

It is fun to take national developers to a tru urban joint.
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Smogboy
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In the Cultural Center area for me, I go for...

1) the International Institute's little basement cafe
2) Z's Place (great pizza)
3) Traffic Jam or Sala Thai

All of which are quick fast and tasty.
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Eph Mcnally's

It is fun to take national developer's to a true urban joint.
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Kraemer, did you ever give your e-mail out? I want to ask a few questions about the corner of Woodward and Grand River........
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you can reach me bob@thekraemeredge.com
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Everydayislikesunday
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1) Union Street
2) American Masala/Cass Cafe.
3) Sala Thai
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1) Slows
2) Eph McNally's
3) Mexican Town
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Eph McNally's is now on my list of restruants to hit ...
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Adamjab19
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Definetly agree with Eph's for lunch!

http://www.ephmcnallys.com/
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Smogboy
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I just took a look at that menu and if those sandwiches look as thick as they do (and if the snow storm doesn't pack us in), I think I know my lunch destination tomorrow.
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Those sandwiches are as thick as Michigan potholes are deep in February!
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Hornwrecker
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The mention of White Castle reminded me that I saw one in an old photo at the WSU/VMC. This one was at the foot of Woodward, and Franklin(?), just south of the old Vernor's plant. I never knew one was there, right about to the west of Ford Auditorium's current location, I think.

Woodward White Castle
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great photo, HW! Buy em by the sack! (that expession reveals the Ohio roots of White Castle)
Somebody said "Mi Pueblo" but I vote for
Taqueria Sr. Lopez
Taqueria Los Altos
Alladin Sweets
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New Parthenon.... the booth by the main floor window under the palm tree. It may not be the best in Greektown, but that booth is the most pleasant/cheerful location for lunch downtown... skylights, palms, waterfall, streetscape, all close at hand.
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1. Mexican Village

2. Jimmy Johns

3. Chili's
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1. Slows (no contest)

2. Pot Belly in the Ren Cen (watch ships float by on the river as you eat)

3. Jimmy Johns Compuware (quick, tasty, convinient)
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Merchantgander
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Jt1, does Armandos have the buffet every day? I will be going there for lunch today and buffet sounds great to me.
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Observant2art
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1.) Union Street has some wings that are so HOT that they would burn a hole in you. I think they were called Raha Wings.

2.) Z's Place does have great Pizza and not to mention Potato Skins.

3.) Xocimilco's in Mexican Village they have the best Enchiladas, YUMMY!!
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Lakesuperior
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1. eph mcnally's
2. russell street
3. cass cafe

now, who wants to go out to lunch?
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1. Cass Cafe, Yummy!
2. Alvin's, Yummy!
3. The Potato Factory, YUUUUUUMMMMMMMY!

All in the WSU area!
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#1 Lunchtime Detroit in the New Center One building. Worked in NCO for a couple years and NEVER went anywhere else. Chef Steve and his crew are the shit. Good, unique sandwiches and amazing soup variety. Collard green, ham and potato soup has me drooling.
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Work week
McNally's
Lupita's
Slows


Weekend
Buddy's
Honest John's
Telway
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Observant2art
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Quick Lunch!

1. Rally's
2. Mc Donalds
3. Burger King

You can never go wrong with that! lol
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Gravitymachine
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i'm stuck with nothing but boring chains and franchises during the work week up here in consumerland (warren/sterling heights)... the panera/rio wraps/quizno's rotation is gettin REAL old


if i i could eat at a real restaurant for lunch during the week, i'd hit:
slows
traffic jam
and the bronx
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quote:

Jt1, does Armandos have the buffet every day? I will be going there for lunch today and buffet sounds great to me.




I believe that it is every day but Sunday.
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Rocknrollscientist
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I agree with Gravity, The Bronx actually has some really good food in addition to two of the best jukeboxes in town.
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JT1 just got back, that is a very good buffet. Armandos has made the rotation.
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1) Nemos
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Jt1
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Amazing Nemo's was ovelooked for so long on this thread.
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Irish_mafia
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That was my thinking Jt1.

Burger and a beer please!
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Gaia
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- Traffic Jam
- Mexican town (pick your choice)
- Buddies
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Gumby
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#1 Plaka's
#2 Slows
#3 Buddy's

Speaking of White Castle, we just got our first one up here in Flint. Ha Ha Goat we beat you.
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Reetz12
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Thanks for all the feedback, I agree with and have been to a majority of the great choices above. It just shows how many great places there are in detroit.

Although there is two places that I haven't tried yet that I'll will be hitting in the near future:

Sala Thai..any suqqeestions from the menu, never tried Indian Cuisine any safe plates? I heard the portions are big.

Checker Bar..location? I'm looking to add a great burger into my top three burgers downtown. Currently, Casey's and the Detroiter are my two favorites.
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Everydayislikesunday
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I attempted to try Eph McNally's for lunch...The website says theyre open until 6 on Wed, so I made the trek from midtown around 330ish, and they were already closed.

We ended up at the new Washington Grill. Not bad, but I really wanted a sandwich...especially after checking out the website.

Reetz...just about everything at Sala Thai is good -- I'm partial to the Pad Thai, or the vegetable and peanut dish (#6?). I order mine with tofu...and it's delicious!

As for Indian...i love the palak paneer (spinach and cheese) or bindhi/okra masala(okra w/tomatoes, onions, and spice).
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Sharmaal
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As for Indian, the easiet dishes to get into is prolly the Chicken Tikka Masala, or Lamb Vindaloo. These are a little americanized. Think of them as the Sweet and Sour / General's chicken of Indian food.

Note: The Author is Indian.

(Message edited by sharmaal on December 15, 2005)
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I'll be taking my staff to Slows tomorrow for lunch :-)
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quote:

Checker Bar..location? I'm looking to add a great burger into my top three burgers downtown.




Two entrances, Cadillac Square or Congress just west of Randolph. Karen will give you a grade for the Clean Plate Club, as a light eater I usually get a C or D.

Try some of the Specials as well, they are truly home cooked.
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Avalon

I miss 3rd Streets Olive Burger

Small Plates yummmm!
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Gumby,

Is that White Castle open yet and if so, where in the hell is it? I thought I read about one that was going to open up on Miller Road, I believe.

Before anybody else gets to it, I'll jump in right now:

"Why don't you check out www.flintyes.com"
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Crew
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SLOWS, Great lunch today! My whole office enjoyed it!
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1.) Caucus Club
2.) Sala Thai
3.) tie -- Luxe Cuisine/Checker Bar/Lafayette Coney
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What and Where is Luxe Cusine? I've never heard of it before this thread?
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Probably because it's downtown and not open on the weekends. Maybe if you lived downtown you might have heard of it:-)

Luxe Cuisine
239 Congress, Detroit, (313) 222-5893
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Nothing fancy here except the creativity and imagination of the proprietors, Kim Schwarz and Francis Stanton, who provide a surprisingly sophisticated menu of lunch salads, sandwiches and main dishes, such as roast pork with apricots, chicken pot pie along with side dishes from mashed squash to green beans for a downtown clientele that appreciates the freshly prepared vegetables, grains, salads with housemade dressings, and soups ordered at the counter, self-carried to the tables and on throwaways. The menu changes daily, and the selections are on the answering machine from 10:30 a.m. each day. Approached through the lobby of the Marquette Building, it's open only on week days and only from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Catering keeps the partners going the rest of the time.
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Gumby
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Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 5:49 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In case you read this first Cheddar-Bob it is on Corruna Rd at Dutcher across from MallWarts.


BTW I am working on "FlintYES" actually "Enjoy Flint" (Like the big neon sign says downtown). I got it started just need to find some cash to purchase a domain name and a hosting site, I don't want any damn banners it would screw with the deign of my site.

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