Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Birmingham restaurateur Mindy Lopus will be opening not one, but three new eateries in Grosse Pointe Park this winter and spring —starting with Red Crown in the old Standard Oil Station on Kercheval.
It’s raining outside, but that doesn’t dampen Mindy Lopus’ mood or smile as she gestures to the former Standard Oil service station at the corner of Kercheval and Beaconsfield in Grosse Pointe Park. “Isn’t it great,” Lopus grins watching workmen bang away as they transform the former garage into her vision for Red Crown, an American comfort food destination that will embrace the same farm to table philosophy of Lopus’ Birmingham restaurants, Tallulah’s Wine Bar and Bistro and Bellapiatti. Lopus’ latest venture, Red Crown, is a departure from the French bistro flair of Tallulah’s and the rustic Italian fare of Bellapiatti--which opened last year and made the Detroit Free Press 2011 list of Metro Detroit's 10 Best New Restaurants. The new…
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Vote for Irish Coffee, Dylan's, Excalibur Park or Telly's in Patch's poll. Or leave a comment below to tell us your favorite.
Irish Coffee? Dylan’s? Excalibur Park? Telly’s? Is one of those establishments the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Grosse Pointe? Or do you have another favorite? Let us know by voting on one of those places as the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Grosse Pointe. If you have another choice, please leave a comment below. Check our Places section if you need any ideas. And feel free to brag about your favorite by leaving a review of the bar on Patch, or share your choice on Facebook and Twitter. You have until Friday at 5 p.m. to vote, and we’ll announce the winner of the Food Fight on Saturday morning. Thanks again, and happy eating.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Cafe Nini tops the Food Fight poll as the most romantic restaurant in Grosse Pointe.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- John Hetzler
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Looking for a romantic restaurant? Then try Cafe Nini, which Patch users called the most romantic restaurant in Grosse Pointe. Cafe Nini, which is located at 98 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe, received 46 percent of the vote to win the Food Fight poll. Bucci Ristorante, Da Eduardo’s and Dylan’s Rawbar and Grille were the other contenders in the poll. Voting took place from Wednesday morning until Friday at 5 p.m. Congratulations, Cafe Nini, and thanks to all who participated in the Food Fight by voting in the poll and leaving comments on the site. We look forward to hearing from you again in the next edition of Food Fight. Have you eaten at Cafe Nini? Let us know what you thought by leaving a review on Patch.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
What's your favorite kind of bagel?
It's National Bagel Day, so you know what that means? Free bagels! Bruegger's Bagels is celebrating not only bagel day but its 29th anniversary as well —and you get the gifts. Bruegger's has a location in the Village in Grosse Pointe. On its second annual Three Free Bagel Day Birthday Bash, customers who bring a coupon to any of Bruegger's 300 locations by 2 p.m. today will receive three free bagels. Take them to the office, toss them to the kids or eat them yourself—we don't tell. Get a coupon for the free bagels on Bruegger's Facebook page or website. Plug in your ZIP code here to find a location near you. What's your favorite place for a bagel?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Bucci Ristorante, Cafe Nini, Da Edoardo and Dylan’s Rawbar and Grille are vying for top honors as the most romantic restaurant in Grosse Pointe in the Food Fight poll.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- John Hetzler
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
When Patch asked for people’s opinions on the best romantic restaurant in Grosse Pointe, you responded. We listened, and you have told us your top choices: Bucci Ristorante, Cafe Nini, Da Edoardo and Dylan’s Rawbar and Grille. Now we’re asking for a little more help to finish off this Food Fight. We would like you to vote on one of those places for the best romantic restaurant. If you would like, please leave a comment on why you voted, or share your choice on Facebook and Twitter. You can also leave a review of the restaurant on Patch. You have until Friday at 5 p.m. to vote, and we’ll announce the winner of the Food Fight on Saturday morning. Thanks again, and happy eating.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Leave a comment below to let us know your choice for the best romantic restaurant in Grosse Pointe.
Do you love romantic dinners on Valentine’s Day? If you do, then we hope you will help out with this week’s Food Fight question: Where is the most romantic restaurant in Grosse Pointe? Each week in the Food Fight, we ask you for your opinion on the best places to eat around the area. With Valentine’s Day coming soon, we want to know about that special place you go with that special someone. You can let us know by leaving a comment below. You may submit comments until 5 p.m. Tuesday. From there, we will take the top three nominees and post in an article first thing Wednesday morning. Then it will be time to vote again to decide the Food Fight champion. Voting will continue until Friday at 5 p.m. Then, on Saturday morning, we will announce …
Saturday, February 4, 2012
With the Super Bowl almost here, Marge's Bar and Grill wins Food Fight poll as the best place for gametime grub in Grosse Pointe.
Are you ready for some football? If so, Patch users say Marge’s Bar and Grill is the best place for gametime grub in Grosse Pointe. Marge’s Bar and Grill, located at 15300 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, received 86 percent of the vote to win the Food Fight poll. Green Zone Pizza, which is located in the Village, finished second with 14 percent. Voting took place from Wednesday morning until Friday at 5 p.m. Congratulations, Marge’s Bar and Grill , and thanks to all who participated in the Food Fight by voting in the poll and leaving comments on the site. We look forward to hearing from you again in the next edition of Food Fight. Have you eaten at Marge’s Bar and Grill? Let us know what you thought by leaving a review on Patch.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Green Zone Pizza and Marge’s Bar and Grill are vying for top honors in the Food Fight poll.
With the Super Bowl this weekend, Patch asked for people’s opinions on the best place for gametime grub in Grosse Pointe. And you responded with these choices: Green Zone Pizza and Marge’s Bar and Grill. Now we’re asking for a little more help to finish off this Food Fight. We would like you to vote on one of those places for gametime grub in our poll. If you would like, please leave a comment on why you voted, or share your choice on Facebook and Twitter. You can also leave a review of the restaurant on Patch. Or, you can leave a comment with another one of your favorite places. You have until Friday at 5 p.m. to vote, and we’ll announce the winner of the Food Fight on Saturday morning. Thanks again, and happy eating.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Leave a comment below to tell us the best place in Grosse Pointe to get food for the big game.
With Super Bowl week here, this week’s edition of the Food Fight asks two questions. First, are you ready for some football? And more importantly, where is the best place to get gametime grub in Grosse Pointe? We know that what happens on the field on Sunday is most important, but we also know that having the right food for the big game also matters. Do you prefer to get wings and nachos and watch the game from your favorite sports bar? Do you order pizza for takeout from your favorite restaurant? Or do you head to your local grocery store for deli meats to build the perfect submarine sandwich? That’s what we would like to know in the Food Fight, where we ask you for your opinion on the best places around the area. You can let us know by …
A survey of chefs around the country show locally grown ingredients, healthful kids' choices and sustainable fish rank highest among customers.
Restaurants sometimes surprise us with leading-edge cuisine, but owners and chefs know success depends mainly on pleasing the customer. A new national survey of 2012 menu trends gives high rankings to healthful kids’ meals, regional ingredients and fish that isn't endangered. "Locally sourced meats and seafood" and "locally grown produce" are the top two menu trend choices of nearly 1,800 chefs surveyed by the National Restaurant Association. Nutritious children's meals featuring whole grains, vegetables and fruit also will be on more menus, according to the online survey of American Culinary Federation members last fall. Gluten-free selections and more choices for guests with food allergies also ranks prominently among restaurant trends, …
Courtney AD
8:55 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Very excited to hear about the new restaurants! I am a young professional who is tired of having to drive to Royal Oak and Birmingham in order to enjoy a decent walkable nightlife. GP can still be a family oriented neighborhood with great bars and restaurants!! more ›