Mama_jackson Member Username: Mama_jackson
Post Number: 207 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 8:45 pm: | |
Hi, My family and I are leaving friendly Flint tomorrow and venturing to the DIA tomorrow. Could someone recommend a good place for lunch? I will be traveling with kids: toddlers and a half grown kid. We might do the lunch thing at the DIA. But if not at the DIA, could you recommend someplace downtown with good prices, maybe a view the kids would love and kid friendly? |
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 3834 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 8:50 pm: | |
You can try the Olympia(?) Coney Island over on Warren or The Potato Factory on Warren as well... Both are great places IMHO... |
Mama_jackson Member Username: Mama_jackson
Post Number: 208 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 9:03 pm: | |
Thanks, DS! What is the fare like at The Potato Factory? Is there a view or something? We will be getting an early start and coming in on 75, then thinking of taking the Woodward tour for part of the return back north. The storyteller starts at 2, which is why we are going. Anybody else have any suggestions? |
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 3837 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 10:22 pm: | |
I am not sure if they have a website or anything. But the Potato Factory's main fare is varying stypes of HUGE baked potatos(among other things)... My personal favorite is the steak and cheese one. Trust me once you eat one of those you will not have room for anything else... |
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit
Post Number: 296 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 10:24 pm: | |
My little sister and her friends really loved going to Johnny Rockets for whatever reason, although they are RARELY open... |
Tiorted Member Username: Tiorted
Post Number: 60 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 12:14 am: | |
potato factory is closed on weekends I believe, and it is just greasy spoon dive anyways - nothing special if you want coneys go to lafayette downtown |
Texorama Member Username: Texorama
Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 12:33 am: | |
This question often comes up on Chowhound. It's a mystery to me why nobody has opened a fun, family-friendly restaurant in the Cultural Center area. There are any number of places in Detroit to go on dates, but fewer that are really suited to families, at least downtown. Near the DIA I would think the Traffic Jam should be able to handle kids reasonably well. It's mostly booths, is not expensive, and has some fairly simple dishes like mac and cheese. Mexicantown would be another idea--any Mexican restaurant is almost by definition family-oriented. The big ones like Xochilmilco will be set up for families, but the smaller ones, like Taquería Lupita or Evie's Tamales, would also welcome kids and may be a bit more traditional than what you would get in Flint. When I was a kid I would have enjoyed the tamale experience. The DIA restaurants aren't bad, but an entrepreneur starting a place in Midtown with burgers and shakes and party hats and so forth would clean up. |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 4496 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 12:34 am: | |
I'm not 110% sure but the International Cafe in the basement of the International Institute across the street from the DIA might be open for lunch. I know it is on weekdays so maybe Saturday as well. |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 1155 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 2:54 am: | |
the woodward is amazing, i went with my mommy and mah lady! have the campus martius chicken |
Traxus Member Username: Traxus
Post Number: 52 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 3:27 am: | |
Epicurious (sp), on warren, is a cheap student favorite. Union street on woodward, across from the magic stick is a legend |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 4500 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 4:00 am: | |
Thumbs up for Union Street as well but not for a jaunt with the kids per se. I love that place, the food, the drinks and atmosphere but I also leave that place smelling of BAR too. |
Yelloweyes Member Username: Yelloweyes
Post Number: 67 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 8:59 am: | |
The Traffic Jam. Easy parking, classy, and close to the DIA. The Traffic Jam is located off of Canfield a couple blocks west of Woodward. |
Zephyrprocess Member Username: Zephyrprocess
Post Number: 255 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 11:12 am: | |
quote:an entrepreneur starting a place in Midtown with burgers and shakes and party hats and so forth would clean up There already is a Mickey D's on Woodward |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 4503 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 3:20 pm: | |
Dunno about you but I'm waiting for the report back as to where they went now. |
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider
Post Number: 112 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 3:47 pm: | |
I second the Epicurious myself. I would recommend going in November when the DIA is completely open. I went on Friday and could not believe how little was actually open. |
Mama_jackson Member Username: Mama_jackson
Post Number: 209 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 9:13 pm: | |
Well, we returned from our little venture! Thank you very much for your suggestions. I know you are wondering where we ended up having lunch. At the DIA! It wasn't too expensive, spent around $16, everyone had something to drink, salad and fruit. The storyteller was wonderful, her name was Touchdown Dallas. She presented information on Rosa Parks and how she started the bus strike. It was really fun. I was amazed at how many boarded up buildings in the area! Perfectly good (some quite beautiful)buildings. Such a waste. Over all, a somewhat rushed (due to traffic on the way there-accident investigation on 75), but nice visit to DIA. I can't wait to see it after the renovations are complete. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 488 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 9:18 pm: | |
I highly recommend the Olympic Grill on Warren...I also highly recommend the Monster Burger with everything on it! |