Executive Committee Meeting 10-15-24

President's Report

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ADDRESSES

WHERE TO EAT

North Under $20 ň Birmingham Sushi Cafe – 377 Hamilton Row - Birmingham - t (248) 593-8880 - birminghamsushi. com - 11am-9:30pm - dishes $13-37 . If it weren’t for the long wait line at the entrance, you’d hardly know this place was there, let alone popular. For sushi, chirashi, tempura, and Japanese specialties made with quality produce. ŋ The Morrie Royal Oak – 511 S. Main St - Royal Oak - t (248) 216-1112 - www.themorrie.com - 5pm-11pm/2am (weekend from 10am, Sun. until 4pm) - closed Mon.-Wed. - dishes $11-25. A large, always buzzy dining room where you can just sit and have a drink and take in a concert. On the menu: salads, deli boards, spicy chicken wings, etc. The place is very popular for brunch. $20-40 Ŋ Streetside Seafood – 273 Pierce St - Birmingham - t (248) 645-9123 - streetsideseafood.com - 3pm-9/11pm (Thu.-Fri. from 12pm) - dishes $18-55. A long dining room and a wide selection of seafood (renowned oyster bar ) , lots of fish dishes but not exclusively, all well prepared. The opportunity to taste local freshwater fish such as walleye or the Great Lakes perch. Ň Churchills Bistro Cigar Bar – 116 S. Old Woodward Ave - Birmingham - t (248) 647-4555 - 10am-11pm - dishes $21-49. Much better if you appreciate the smell of cigar smoke, which wafts all the way to the sidewalk. Heady aromas that might even win over non-smokers.

A five-course tasting menu with a choice of meat, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options, because—whatever your diet—you’re welcome here. Of course, the menu changes with the seasons. In 2023, the restaurant was named one of the country’s top 50 by the New York Times. Rivertown, Belle Isle, Lake St. Clair Map in the second inside flap of the cover Off the detachable map Under $20 Ņ Atwater Brewery – 1175 Lakepointe St - Grosse Pointe - t (313) 344-5104 - www.atwaterbeer.com - 11am-9/10pm (Sun. 9pm) - under $15. The USP of this Made in Detroit brewery is that it’s housed in a disused church, some of whose artifacts have been kept. Around forty homemade draft beers (among others), cider, along with a food menu of salads, pizzas, and quality burgers. Second address: 237 Jos Campau (Riverwalk). $20-40 ņ Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails – 9215 E. Jefferson Ave - t (313) 332-0607 - ivykc.com - 4pm-midnight (Fri.-Sun. 11am-midnight) - dishes $19-53. Located in a neighborhood low on dining spots, this eclectic American Hispanic-Asian-influenced restaurant is one of the most pleasant options available, featuring dishes to share alongside more traditional fare. Good weekend brunch.

With a well-stocked humidor, this is a paradise for cigar lovers. It’s also a good restaurant: salmon, pasta, filet mignon, and the like. The lunch menu features more affordable salads and other dishes. Just as great for enjoying a drink in an English club atmosphere. Dearborn Map p. 72 Off the detachable map $20-40 ł Sheebah Restaurant – 20048 Michigan Ave - t (313) 724 6887 - www.sheebarestaurant. com - 10am-10pm - dishes $20-33. In Dearborn, one of the country’s largest Arab cities, there are Middle Eastern restaurants galore. This one offers delicious Yemeni cuisine that is hard to find. Lamb-based dishes dominate the menu. Ń Malek Al-Kabob – 22065 Michigan Ave - t (313) 558-9154 - www. malekalkabob.com - 10am-10pm - dishes $19-31. This eatery leans Lebanese cuisine: hummus, labneh, kefta, falafel, lamb chops, shawarma. If you can't make up your mind, several tasting platters are available. ń Ford’s Garage – 21367 Michigan Ave - t (313) 752 3673 - fordsgarageusa.com - 11am-10/10:30pm (Sun. 10:30am-9pm) - dishes $16.50-23. Draft beers, burgers, spicy chicken wings and salads, all served in a setting featuring Ford-branded artifacts: a perfect address, just a spanner’s throw from the Ford complex!

piquant notes of Spice Coffee, in this uncluttered setting, which embodies the tradition and welcoming spirit of Detroit Ni Nyumbani (Detroit is our home). Cozy. $40-60 � ĸ Oak & Reel – D1 - 2 921 E. Grand Blvd - t (313) 270-9600 - www.oakandreel.com - Wed-Sat. 5pm-9/10pm, Sun. 4:30pm-8 pm - closed Mon.-Tue .- dishes $21-70 - menus $89-109. The immense Girl with the D Earring ( T p. 54) gazes down longingly on this address! After more than 15 years in New York, Michelin-starred chef Jared Gadbaw returned to his native Detroit. At Oak & Reel, his mission is to offer the finest Italian and seafood dining experience in the Midwest, complemented by an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Mission accomplished! Oak & Reel’s refined cuisine can be enjoyed à la carte or from the tasting menu, offering excellent value for money. The elegant post-industrial setting is welcoming, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The service is impeccable. Oak & Reel succeeds in embodying the spirit of Detroit: a high-end culinary experience in a really friendly, feel-good setting. Over $60 � Ĺ Freya – D1 - 2 929 E. Grand Blvd - t (313) 351-5544 - www.freyadetroit.com - Tue.-Sat. 5pm-9:30pm - closed Sun.-Mon. - set menu from $90 depending on your choices. The go-to gourmet restaurant for special occasions!

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