One of the joys of a big-city bar scene is discovering the hidden gems that lie off the beaten path. Just a few blocks behind the Fox Theatre and across I-75, or a long fly ball from Comerica Park, you'll find one of these gems in Harry's Detroit. The bar is less than a decade old, but already has a strong following with a regular local lunch crowd, as well as a student crowd, theatre regulars and a big sports crowd. It's one of those places that you might not find unless someone tells you about it -- but once you find it, you'll come back. Locally-owned and -operated, you're quite likely to actually meet Harry or his sister, Denise, on any given day. The menu features sandwiches and entrees with locally-themed names augmented by daily and weekly food specials. Harry's often offers holiday specials, too. Harry's is a popular pre- and post-game stop for Wings, Tigers and Lions fans, as well as many concert and theatre-goers. It's a safe bet that if there's a big game happening, it's on one of the many big screen TVs. When the game's not on, there's usually a good mix of modern tunes -- with a digital jukebox available for your own programming. Patrons hope to double their Harry's fun with the rooftop deck bar opening in spring 2008. --Steve Dorsey

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