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Mother of mixes
Mix up something special with these mother-inspired drinks
By Ese Esan
MetromixMay 6, 2008
Detroiter Bar
655 Beaubien, Detroit313-963-3355
Located next door to the Beaubien Street Saloon, the Detroiter is a great place to come for drinks and eats. Serving mostly bar food, it also has some Greektown classics, like flaming cheese for $5.95, which is the price of most of its appetizers and sandwiches. With games like pinball and Megatouch, the Detroiter provides patrons the option of self-entertainment. There also is a digital jukebox. The scene inside is nothing glamorous -- more laid-back then anything else -- but the friendly service goes a long way in making the Detroiter a popular spot to go before the game. --Sara Kandel
Dino's Lounge
22740 Woodward,
Ferndale
248-591-3466
With regular karaoke, live music and poker events, Dino's is yet another addition to Ferndale's ever-growing collection of lively nightspots. The modern, wooden interior gives the place a comfortable vibe. And customers can enjoy the entertainment and chow down on Dino's soups, salads and sandwiches. The bar is also available for private parties. --Brett Callwood
Main Street Billiards
215 S. Main,
Rochester
248-652-8441
The best thing to happen to Monday through Friday since happy hour, Main Street Billiards brings two worlds together with weeklong billiards and weekend club nights. A DJ caters to the footloose crowd after 10 on Fridays and Saturdays, while the lengthy list of bar menu staples and 11 pool tables keep the weekday crowd satisfied. With 45 HDTVs and enough room for you and 700 of your closest friends, Main Street is a natural choice for a post-workday wind down. Outdoor seating gives regulars a change of scenery during the warmer months, and 13 years in this location proves that Main Street is an anytime destination destined to stay. A recent menu upgrade offers a wider variety of dishes at the same great prices, averaging $7-$12. --Kelly Kozlowski
FUBAR
2 N. Saginaw, Pontiac248-758-9950
FUBAR in the party hearty town of Pontiac has something that sets it apart from its surroundings: no cover every weekend and a full food menu for lunch or dinner. College night every Wednesday brings throngs of dressed to impress twentysomethings looking to shake it till it breaks. DJs spin the latest dance beats every weekend and with no cover, FUBAR is the right place for the right price. --Erin Branstner
The Inn Place Bar & Grill
917 N. Main, Royal Oak248-547-6051
A dive bar with character is what you'll find at the Inn Place. A true neighborhood bar, the restaurant serves up cheap food and cheap drinks in a funky, eclectic atmosphere. Whether it's a burger and fries, or corned beef and potato skins, the restaurant serves up traditional bar food. Looking for a late night snack? The grill stays open until midnight. You'll rub elbows with everyone from trendy hipsters and college frat boys, to senior citizens and families. If you think you can carry a tune, stop by every Thursday and Saturday night for karaoke. --Jacquie Trost
Bob & Elmer's Bar
464 N. Perry, Pontiac248-334-4630
While its exterior may not be the most eye-catching, Bob and Elmer's features a 75-foot polished bar that runs the length of its interior. Located about a mile outside of downtown Pontiac, the small, neighborhood bar offers cheap drinks, a friendly environment and -- never to be underestimated -- clean restrooms. Saturdays is Ladies Day, featuring drink specials for women, and on Wednesdays, all canned beers are $1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Bar also features a shuffleboard, dartboard and jukebox. -- Paul Gully
