Executive Committee Meeting 10-15-24

President's Report

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ADDRESSES

WHERE TO EAT

Eastern Market Local Map p. 42 Under $20

restaurant is so authentic, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Barcelona! All the classics of the genre are here, from patatas bravas to gambas al ajillo , all washed down with delicious sangria. � Ģ Detroit Shipping Company – E5 - 474 Peterboro St - t (313) 462 4973 - www.detroitshippingcompany. com - 4pm-10/11pm (weekends from 12pm) - under $20. This food hall-style venue is home to several restaurants, each offering its own specialty: burgers, Thai, Middle Eastern, and Nepalese cuisine, coffee and ice cream, and so forth. More than just a place to eat, it’s a buzzing entertainment venue, hosting exhibitions, concerts, sports broadcasts, and others, not to mention houses art galleries and even a customized vintage clothing store. ģ Honest John’s – D4 - 488 Selden St - t (313) 832 5646 - www.honestjohnsdetroit. com - 7am-2am (weekend from 9am) - under $20. An unpretentious bar & grill for a good value, good quality meal at any time. Extensive menu, diner style: from waffles and omelets to fried chicken and salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Vegetarian options. � ġ Babo – D3 - 15 E Kirby St - t (313) 974-6159 - www.babodetroit. com - 9am-5pm (Sun. 3pm) - under $20. The place of choice for a brunch, elevated breakfast or light lunch: omelet with wild mushrooms, ricotta and lemon pancakes, original burgers and sandwiches, delicious salads, cocktails, all served in a well-lit and modern room.

(Sun. 4pm-8pm) - dishes $49-99. Built in the 1890s for David Whitney Jr., a timber “baron” considered to be the richest man in Detroit at the time, this 52-room residence defies classification. Take a seat in period furnished rooms for one of the three meals of the day—with excellent fusion cuisine—, teatime in the great English tradition, or a cocktail in the Ghostbar where there is often something going on (live music). The house is supposed to be haunted, with its first owners said to make spooky visitations on its 21st-century guests! New Center & Milwaukee Junction Detachable Map $20-40 � ķ Baobab Fare – C1 - 6568 Woodward Ave - t (313) 265 3093 - baobabfare.com - 11am-9pm (Sun. 8pm) - closed Mon. - dishes $17-21. Care to taste the vibrant flavors of East Africa in Detroit? Then get down to Baobab Fare! Aside from being a restaurant, it epitomizes the beauty of human enterprise as only Detroit knows how to do. It began in 2013 with the arrival of the Mamba family, refugees from Burundi. Since then, their restaurant has been a three time semi-finalist of the prestigious James Beard Award. The recipe for success is simple: super-tasty dishes based on fried fish, chicken, egg plant stew or slow-roasted goat knuckle, served with rice or plantain leaves. Finish off with the

Ĩ Louie’s Ham & Corned Beef – G4 - 3570 Riopelle St - t (313) 831-1800 - louieseasternmarket.com - 6am-4pm - closed Sun. - dishes $9.50-18.50. Deli and diner combined, Louie’s is one of the neighborhood's veritable institutions. Hearty breakfasts (jumbo omelets, pancakes, and such), corned beef and pastrami specialties as well as salads are served all day long. � ħ Bert’s Market Place – G4 - 2727 Russell St - t (313) 567 2030 - bertsentertainmentcomplex. squarespace.com - 11am-10/11pm - closed Mon. A true institution, Bert’s is a buzzing restaurant serving soul food: think ribs, fried chicken, mac & cheese, and the like. Doubles as a club known for its jazz and blues gigs. $20-40 Ħ Amore da Roma – G4 - 3401 Riopelle St - t (313) 831-5940 - amoredaroma.com - 11am-9/10pm - closed Sun.-Mon. - dishes $21-37. A testament to the neighborhood's long-standing Italian presence, Amore da Roma keeps the tradition alive thanks to its authentic and generous cuisine. Cheaper menu at lunch. Midtown Local Map p. 42 Under $20 Ė La Feria – D4 - 4130 Cass Ave - t (313) 285-9081 - laferiadetroit. com - 5pm-11pm (Sat. 4pm) - closed Sun.-Mon. - under $15. This tapas

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$20-40 Ġ Empire Kitchen & Cocktails – E5 - 3148 Woodward Ave - t (313) 800-5990 - empirekitchendetroit. com - 4pm-midnight/1am, weekend 11am-11pm/1am - closed Mon. - dishes $15-50. Another newcomer to Detroit and already a success! This large, industrial-style restaurant is a great place to enjoy a pizza, a “luxury” burger, a plate of ribs, and vegetarian dishes. The menu might not be very long, but every taste is covered. Inventive brunch. Booking advised. Over $60 Ę The Whitney – E4 - 4421 Woodward Ave - t (313) 832-5700 - www.thewhitney.com - 5pm-9/10pm