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Book a reservation for multi-course Italian seafood feasts, affordable Thai vegetarian tastings, and more

Tasting menus have become increasingly popular in metro Detroit, and the benefits of them work twofold: Diners get to experience delicious, imaginative dinners filled with variety and inspiration from Michigan and beyond. Meanwhile, their favorite chefs get to work curating experiences that won’t soon be forgotten, fulfilling their creative desires and expressing their culinary prowess in the process while. Whether it’s to celebrate a big promotion, an anniversary, or just an excuse to go all out with a group of friends, the tasting menu offers a unique way to sample a fuller spread of the menu, often in bite-sized portions that highlight seasonality and the whimsy of the kitchen crew.

Tasting menus in the metro Detroit area range from about $60 to upwards of $160 — downright reasonable for a tasting menu in comparison to restaurants in other major cities. Wine or beverage pairings are usually available for an additional price. Reservations are typically the norm in these settings, so plan ahead. Here are 10 places in the region to enjoy a tasting menu experience.

New to the map: Sozai and Frame in Hazel Park have been removed from the latest update of this map due to closures, but Takoi, Saffron de Twah, and Barda have all been added.

— Additional reporting by Serena Maria Daniels

Mabel Gray

A decade in the game in the game, chef James Rigato’s artful but unpretentious Mabel Gray offers a tasting menu that helps to shine a light on the team’s culinary chops. The new American menu changes daily and reflects the seasonality of Michigan. One visit might entail griddled king trumpet mushrooms, while a return trip could include Colorado lamb ribs made with garlic and fish sauce caramel, sake pickles, sesame, and iceberg lettuce. The tasting menu goes for $92 per person, plus $55 to include a beverage pairing. Reservations are recommended.

Barda

This James Beard Award-recognized Argentine steakhouse from chef Javier Bardauil is known for its flame-kissed meats, citrus-forward innovations, South American flavors, and cocktails. For those on a budget, the move here is to visit Barda during the week on Steakhouse Thursdays, where two diners can split four courses consisting of charred oysters, a charred Caesar salad, a wood-fired NY strip steak with chimichurri butter, roasted potatoes, and baked Alaska dessert for $100. At $50 a head, it’s a pretty good deal and gets you inside one of Detroit’s most lauded restaurants without breaking the bank.

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Takoi

This local favorite and Eater Award winner from chef Brad Greenhill is known for its modern takes on Thai food, plus its commitment to seasonality and sustainability (after all, the restaurant operates a farm just a mile north of Corktown). The six-course shared menu at Takoi costs just $75 and features a mix of fan favorites and exclusive dishes from the kitchen. Full table participation is required for the food, as is true just about everywhere. Guests also have the option to add a beverage pairing, which offers a mix of sake and wine for an additional $38. Whether you opt for food or food and drink, it’s one of the most affordable tasting menus in the city. There’s also a vegetarian version of the menu that costs $60.

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Freya

Freya is an upscale yet unpretentious restaurant that focuses solely on the tasting menu and prix-fixe experience. The tasting menu is a full event that includes nine courses and goes for $155 on the weekends. The five-course prix fixe is available throughout the week and costs $95 with options that accommodate some dietary restrictions as opposed to the tasting menu, which can’t be modified. The cuisine tends to be more vegetable-forward with dishes like Island Creek oysters accompanied with compressed melon, Michigan baby carrots charred with toasted pistachio, Michigan sweet corn agnolotti, and chocolate almond custard. The space feels very relaxed, with a minimal and elegant dining space with exposed brick and a host stand made of reclaimed wood, as well as an open kitchen where guests can witness the back-of-house crew at work.

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Oak & Reel

Chef Jared Gadbaw brings his passion for seafood-centric Italian cuisine with his Eater Award-winning contemporary Italian restaurant, Oak & Reel. The menu combines local ingredients with seafood from waters around the world. Snapper, octopus, tuna Bolognese, and squid ink pasta offer bright, clean, and bold flavors. For a nightcap, head to the lower level to hit up the Upright, a cozy cocktail bar. Get the full experience with a six-course chef’s tasting menu for $109. Pro tip: The chef’s tasting menu is cheaper on Sundays ($95). Wine pairings are available for an additional $48. Reservations can be booked on OpenTable.

Mink

Reserve seats at this intimate seafood bar in Corktown for a five-course chef’s tasting menu featuring fresh oysters on the half shell from two coasts and a range of dishes. Leek-wrapped halibut, stracciatella with white anchovies, and steamed grouper with couscous have all made the rounds on recent menus that stay fresh by rotating once a month. The new menu posts the Monday before, and is subject to change based on seasonality and sourcing (as it should). A selection of caviar and sake makes the occasion even more special. Reservations are $85 per person.

SheWolf Pastificio & Bar

This modern Roman restaurant is upping the stakes for Italian cuisine in Detroit by milling its own flour for its pasta and focaccia. Chef Anthony Lombardo’s menu features pasta essentials like cacio e pepe and carbonara as well as intriguing seasonal dishes. SheWolf also offers its Cucina Curata, a tasting menu experience, for $115 per person. This option allows the kitchen to flex its creativity. Everyone in your group must order the tasting. And there’s an option wine pairing for $99. Reservations are needed.

Highlands

Nestled on the 71st floor of the Renaissance Center, the Highlands features a luxe steakhouse menu with plenty of wine and unparalleled views of downtown and the Detroit River. The prix-fixe menu is broken up into three courses, and guests get to choose from an array of selections within each course. For the first course, think tuna crudo, little gem lettuce salad, and wagyu beef tartare with smoked egg yolk and marrow toast. The second highlights Bolognese, duck, and octopus, and the third features items like lamb shank and a New York strip steak. There’s also a pretty extensive collection of red wines. The three-course menu costs $90, and a sommelier beverage pairings cost an extra $55. Make it extra splurge-y with caviar service. Book a reservation to take in the picturesque scenery along with a great dinner.

Saffron De Twah

Eater Award-winning Saffron De Twah is a Detroit staple for one simple reason — it serves some of the most deliciously inspired food in the city. Chef Omar Anani, who was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2023, has a penchant for transforming local ingredients and casual fare into modern Moroccan marvels. Notably, his chicken sandwich and lamb tagine have achieved legendary status among restaurant goers. He also offers a tasting menu where diners can experience both Saffron staples and newly created dishes that embrace his fine dining background. Guests can expect four to six courses for $75 with the option of a non-alcoholic beverage pairing. Saffron is known for its generous servings, so know that the food here will be portioned well. Guests are required to make a reservation online and select the tasting menu specifically.

Marrow

West Village’s award-winning butcher shop and restaurant Marrow offers an a la carte menu and a five-course chef’s tasting dinner for $90 per person. The menu changes daily, but expect a strong representation from Michigan farms. Menu items have included roasted local squash, roasted Michigan beets, and of course, locally sourced meats and bone marrow served with onion jam and black olive bread crumbs. Substitutions or alterations are not allowed, but when you make your reservation, be sure to note any allergies or dietary restrictions with your tasting menu request. The menu always features a few items not available on the a la carte menu, so get the tasting dinner if you’re seeking delicious and inspired farm-fresh creations. Reservations are required.

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Community developer MiSide Community Impact Network joined state and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the Campbell Street Apartments, a brand-new affordable housing development located on 5800 Michigan Avenue. The development provides the East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood with 40 units of deeply affordable housing in its first phase of construction.

The new mixed-use development will offer a range of 1 to 3-bedroom units. All apartments are reserved for households not earning more than 30% of the area median income. However, thanks to project-based housing vouchers from MSHDA, no resident will have to pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

A second project with 32 units called Wesson Apartments will complement the redevelopment of the entire 5800 Michigan Avenue block. Wesson Avenue Apartments will be a four-story mixed-use building consisting of 45,000 square feet and is expected to open in about 19 months.

"The expansion of affordable housing is incredible. We continue to gain safe, affordable housing to retain our Detroiters and bring new ones in." Melia Howard, Deputy Mayor for the City of Detroit said. "I'm so grateful to be a part of the housing solution in our city and to see it flourish."

Campbell Street Apartments will offer lower-income households the opportunity to take advantage of the significant employment and community benefits stemming from continued investment in Corktown and its surrounding neighborhoods. The project is in the East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood, which is home to a one-acre community park, boasts three successful schools just blocks away, easy access to public transportation, stellar neighborhood grocery stores, and many other walkable amenities.

Additionally, the building next door to the development is also owned and operated by MiSide and houses a variety of community service non-profits including MiSide administrative offices and MiSide Health's Children, Youth, and Family Services, Life Directions, Mom’s and Babes WIC office and Covenant Community Care Federally Qualified Health Clinic.

“We are grateful for the support that the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and all of our partners have provided to help us develop a housing project that embodies our mission and values here at MiSide,” said Sean de Four, president and CEO of MiSide Community Impact Network. “Together, we are bringing new life to an area that has been vacant for more than three decades by providing affordable housing with modern amenities to low-income residents in an area that is close to major employers as well as restaurants and shopping.”

Each unit is furnished and will come with amenities such double-bowl sinks, and hardwood floors. The building also features a community center, complete with a kitchen and entertainment area, as well as laundry facilities. 50 on-site, gated parking spaces are for residents, and access to additional gated off-site parking.

The project’s affordability is thanks in large part to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and more than $14.6M in additional mortgage, gap, and construction loan financing from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).

“At MSHDA, we know that housing is foundational to thriving communities and individual opportunity,” said MSHDA CEO and Executive Director Amy Hovey. “The Campbell Street Apartments bring deeply affordable homes to a neighborhood rich with potential, connecting residents to jobs, schools, transit, and other vital amenities. We’re proud to support this project through significant financing and long-term rental assistance.”

The project was awarded a $1 million grant from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to clean up contaminated soil on the property prior to development. An additional $1 million in grant funding has recently been provided for the second phase of development.

“Cleaning up a vacant and contaminated property and helping to bring it back into productive use is the purpose of EGLE’s brownfield program,” said Carrie Geyer, Brownfield Assessment Manager for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. “Being able to do that for such a meaningful project has been incredibly rewarding.”

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority also provided $510,000 in funding for soil remediation as well.

The Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department’s Detroit Home Connect offers a central website for residents to explore affordable housing options across the city. Families can see developments that are under construction, search for properties by city regions, and learn how to apply for affordable housing. Those resources can be found at homeconnect.detroitmi.gov.

About MiSide Community Impact Network

MiSide Community Impact Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ensures that children, individuals, families and entire communities have access to great healthcare, quality education, a comfortable home and the money they need to build a life they desire. MiSide was formed in 2023 after the merging of two Detroit-based nonprofits – Southwest Solutions and Development Centers Inc. – to provide a higher, more personal level of care that addresses every side of life and is unique to the needs of each community it serves. Multiple programs are maintained by MiSide, including integrated behavioral and physical health services, employment and education services, affordable housing, veteran and homeless services, and early childhood education and family services. Annually, nearly 25,000 clients in Detroit and Wayne County are served by MiSide. For more information, please visit MiSide.org.

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The 23rd Annual Michigan Lavender Festival opens Friday at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City, with organizers expecting up to 15,000 visitors over the weekend.

Posted 2:48 AM, Jun 06, 2025

IMLAY CITY, Mich. (WXYZ) — The 23rd Annual Michigan Lavender Festival opens Friday at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City, with organizers expecting up to 15,000 visitors over the weekend.

See Carli Petrus' full report from Imlay City in the video below

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"We'll see anywhere from five to 10 to 15,000 people over the weekend," said Michigan Lavender Festival organizer Bonnie Swope.

Related: Here are the summer events across metro Detroit for 2025

This year's festival features more than 200 artists, 12 food trucks, and numerous vendors selling lavender products and other goods.

Swope clarified a common misconception about the event: "The Michigan Lavender Festival is not a farm. We're actually a big, beautiful festival that celebrates all things lavender in Michigan. So, we have many lavender farmers that are coming to join us here and they're bringing their lavender with them and their products."

Among those farmers is Leo Super with Super and Son Nursery and Landscape in Imlay City, who will be selling lavender plants at various price points.

"The smaller quarts are going to be $6 and then we'll go up into the gallons that will be $14 to $19," Super said.

Lavender is known for its fragrant purple flowers and potential health benefits, including calming and comforting effects.

Super noted that this year's growing season presented challenges. "We've had some cool weather this spring so that's going to impact its development," he said.

To overcome these difficulties, Super relied on greenhouse cultivation. "We've been trying to utilize a heated structure where we can control that environment but yeah typically the lavender is going to look good the end of June into the end of July," he said.

Despite the challenges, Super is excited to share his plants with festival attendees. "Oh it's awesome you know, to see a smile on their face and again, who doesn't love smelling lavender, it's just soothing, relaxing and it's a beautiful plant," Super said.

Tickets for the event are $10, with free admission for children under 12.

Click here for the official festival website.

Other events taking place this weekend in metro Detroit include:

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