Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12
Post Number: 11 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.246.61.199
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:30 pm: | |
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 |
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo
Post Number: 383 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.18.83
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:34 pm: | |
1) Au bon pain 2) Los Galanos 3) Sala Thai |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6203 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:38 pm: | |
1. Checker Burger or Detroiter Burger 2. Armandos buffet 3. Eph McNallys |
Mikeydbn Member Username: Mikeydbn
Post Number: 269 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 35.11.141.32
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:40 pm: | |
1)Mexican Village 2)Checker Bar 3)Traffic Jam |
Observant2art Member Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 118 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 198.111.165.82
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:41 pm: | |
1.) Z's Place 2.) Mexican Village 3.) Benihana (Message edited by observant2art on December 13, 2005) |
Northend Member Username: Northend
Post Number: 439 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.212.227.66
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:43 pm: | |
Cheap: Slows Cheaper: Sala Thai Cheapest: Eph Mcnally's |
Treelock Member Username: Treelock
Post Number: 62 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.77.166.98
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:49 pm: | |
even cheaper: Hot slices @ Sgt. Pepperoni's |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6204 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:51 pm: | |
But you're risking the occasional old, nasty slice. Midtown liquor actually has some decent 99 cent slices. |
Northend Member Username: Northend
Post Number: 441 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.212.227.66
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:52 pm: | |
I meant cheap/er/est w/o risking a stomach cancer! |
Observant2art Member Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 120 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 198.111.165.82
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:53 pm: | |
What about Little Ceasers "Hot N' Ready? |
Northend Member Username: Northend
Post Number: 442 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.212.227.66
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:55 pm: | |
...the best hangover deal at $5!! |
Observant2art Member Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 122 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 198.111.165.82
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:58 pm: | |
dont forget White Castles... |
Jenay
Member Username: Jenay
Post Number: 105 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.41.224.19
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 7:59 pm: | |
I'm not familiar with Eph McNallys. Details? |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 7884 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.228.66.47
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:00 pm: | |
Sweet, sweet, White Castle. How I wish they could open one up in Windsor. |
Caseyc Member Username: Caseyc
Post Number: 561 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 206.18.111.5
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:08 pm: | |
is Luxe Cuisine still open on Fort? |
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026
Post Number: 256 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.10.63.140
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:09 pm: | |
Buddy's Pizza |
Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12
Post Number: 12 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.246.61.199
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:11 pm: | |
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! |
Bucho Member Username: Bucho
Post Number: 333 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 71.37.36.155
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:41 pm: | |
Mi Pueblo!!!! |
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 597 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:45 pm: | |
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. |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 462 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 69.14.76.187
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:45 pm: | |
Mi Pueblo Seconded! The best mexican hands down. |
Belleislerunner Member Username: Belleislerunner
Post Number: 214 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.204.133.208
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:46 pm: | |
1) Hard Rock 2) Fishbones 3) Sweet Lorraine's Based on the folks we recruit. |
Belleislerunner Member Username: Belleislerunner
Post Number: 215 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.204.133.208
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 8:46 pm: | |
1) Hard Rock 2) Fishbones 3) Sweet Lorraine's Based on the folks we recruit. |
Treelock Member Username: Treelock
Post Number: 65 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.77.166.98
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:15 pm: | |
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 |
Blondy Member Username: Blondy
Post Number: 886 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.42.176.44
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:25 pm: | |
1) McNallys 2) Lupitas 3) Russel Street |
Kraemerdesigngroup Member Username: Kraemerdesigngroup
Post Number: 15 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.216.129.114
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:27 pm: | |
Eph Mcnally's It is fun to take national developers to a tru urban joint. |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 1466 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.84.183.189
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:29 pm: | |
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. |
Kraemerdesigngroup Member Username: Kraemerdesigngroup
Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.216.129.114
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:29 pm: | |
Eph Mcnally's It is fun to take national developer's to a true urban joint. |
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 600 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:32 pm: | |
Kraemer, did you ever give your e-mail out? I want to ask a few questions about the corner of Woodward and Grand River........ |
Kraemerdesigngroup Member Username: Kraemerdesigngroup
Post Number: 17 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.216.129.114
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:43 pm: | |
you can reach me bob@thekraemeredge.com |
Everydayislikesunday Member Username: Everydayislikesunday
Post Number: 133 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 68.41.153.99
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:52 pm: | |
1) Union Street 2) American Masala/Cass Cafe. 3) Sala Thai |
Chub Member Username: Chub
Post Number: 267 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.77.90
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:54 pm: | |
1) Slows 2) Eph McNally's 3) Mexican Town |
Ddaydave Member Username: Ddaydave
Post Number: 141 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 67.149.185.244
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 11:04 pm: | |
Eph McNally's is now on my list of restruants to hit ... |
Adamjab19 Member Username: Adamjab19
Post Number: 580 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.47.170.119
| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 11:14 pm: | |
Definetly agree with Eph's for lunch! http://www.ephmcnallys.com/ |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 1471 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.84.183.189
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 12:02 am: | |
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. |
Northend Member Username: Northend
Post Number: 450 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.212.227.66
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 12:04 am: | |
Those sandwiches are as thick as Michigan potholes are deep in February! |
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker
Post Number: 541 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 216.203.223.100
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 12:36 am: | |
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.
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Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto
Post Number: 1561 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.2.148.218
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:54 am: | |
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 |
Gistok Member Username: Gistok
Post Number: 1613 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.81.39
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 2:16 am: | |
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. |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 486 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 198.109.44.2
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 8:42 am: | |
1. Mexican Village 2. Jimmy Johns 3. Chili's |
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 392 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 9:05 am: | |
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) |
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander
Post Number: 1389 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.245
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 11:26 am: | |
Jt1, does Armandos have the buffet every day? I will be going there for lunch today and buffet sounds great to me. |
Observant2art Member Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 124 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 209.104.139.161
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:07 pm: | |
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!! |
Lakesuperior Member Username: Lakesuperior
Post Number: 104 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.77.170.94
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:15 pm: | |
1. eph mcnally's 2. russell street 3. cass cafe now, who wants to go out to lunch? |
Observant2art Member Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 127 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 209.104.139.161
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:19 pm: | |
1. Cass Cafe, Yummy! 2. Alvin's, Yummy! 3. The Potato Factory, YUUUUUUMMMMMMMY! All in the WSU area! |
Beatsworking Member Username: Beatsworking
Post Number: 34 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 12.159.43.61
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:19 pm: | |
#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. |
Toolbox
Member Username: Toolbox
Post Number: 778 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:29 pm: | |
Work week McNally's Lupita's Slows Weekend Buddy's Honest John's Telway |
Observant2art Member Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 131 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 209.104.139.161
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:34 pm: | |
Quick Lunch! 1. Rally's 2. Mc Donalds 3. Burger King You can never go wrong with that! lol |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 691 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 1:58 pm: | |
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 |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6213 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 2:15 pm: | |
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. |
Rocknrollscientist Member Username: Rocknrollscientist
Post Number: 78 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 67.97.41.35
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 2:45 pm: | |
I agree with Gravity, The Bronx actually has some really good food in addition to two of the best jukeboxes in town. |
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander
Post Number: 1392 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.245
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 2:51 pm: | |
JT1 just got back, that is a very good buffet. Armandos has made the rotation. |
Irish_mafia Member Username: Irish_mafia
Post Number: 284 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.144.81.232
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 4:36 pm: | |
1) Nemos |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6217 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 4:39 pm: | |
Amazing Nemo's was ovelooked for so long on this thread. |
Irish_mafia Member Username: Irish_mafia
Post Number: 285 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.144.81.232
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 4:43 pm: | |
That was my thinking Jt1. Burger and a beer please! |
Gaia Member Username: Gaia
Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 24.221.88.202
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 4:54 pm: | |
- Traffic Jam - Mexican town (pick your choice) - Buddies |
Gumby Member Username: Gumby
Post Number: 751 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 141.216.1.4
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 7:47 pm: | |
#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. |
Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12
Post Number: 13 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.246.61.199
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 9:16 pm: | |
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. |
Everydayislikesunday Member Username: Everydayislikesunday
Post Number: 134 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 68.41.153.99
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 10:04 pm: | |
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). |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 472 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.153
| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 4:23 pm: | |
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) |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 768 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.137
| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 4:42 pm: | |
I'll be taking my staff to Slows tomorrow for lunch |
Jams Member Username: Jams
Post Number: 2376 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.79.88.187
| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 6:27 pm: | |
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. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1850 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 66.192.63.5
| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 6:39 pm: | |
Avalon I miss 3rd Streets Olive Burger Small Plates yummmm! |
Cheddar_bob Member Username: Cheddar_bob
Post Number: 422 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.85.142.222
| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 9:47 pm: | |
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" |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 769 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.14
| Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 4:52 pm: | |
SLOWS, Great lunch today! My whole office enjoyed it! |
Swingline Member Username: Swingline
Post Number: 377 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 172.169.171.254
| Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 5:33 pm: | |
1.) Caucus Club 2.) Sala Thai 3.) tie -- Luxe Cuisine/Checker Bar/Lafayette Coney |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 476 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.153
| Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 5:58 pm: | |
What and Where is Luxe Cusine? I've never heard of it before this thread? |
Harmonie Member Username: Harmonie
Post Number: 538 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 198.109.32.15
| Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 6:24 pm: | |
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 Comments from Molly Abraham: 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. |
Gumby Member Username: Gumby
Post Number: 756 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 204.39.225.241
| Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 5:49 am: | |
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. |