Metromix Detroit First Tastes

First taste: Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant

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The electric experience features fresh goods and a unique setting

First taste: Enoteca Campo Marzio

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Grab a wine flight to this tasty new locale

First taste: Urban Bean Co.

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Wake up right or enjoy a quality cup of Joe at night. A coffee house with attitude

First taste: Avalon International Breads

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An oasis of healing and compassion with food being the vehicle

First taste: Mudgie's

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Fresh, quality food with local ingredients makes this sandwich joint a welcome visit

First Taste: Oslo

Sushi, techno and a natural hipness. What more is there?

First taste: Assaggi Bistro

Extraordinary service, attention to all the details, and exquisite cuisine

First taste: Atlas Global Bistro

Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, Atlas provides hip and elegant big-city dining for all walks of life

First Taste: Beans and Cornbread

A soul food restaurant that transcends the standard category of soul food

First Taste: The Woodward

Elegant dining with a swanky and hip ambiance

First Taste: Mon Jin Lau

The Nu-Asian cuisine and social aspects of the Troy hot spot strikes the perfect balance of dining and partying

First Taste: Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

An authentic Cuban dining experience

First Taste: Majestic Cafe

Hipster heaven may be the scene, but the food is nothing short of divine

First Taste: Mercury Bar

The newly opened Corktown spot boasts fresh, healthy food and world-class coffee in an ultra modern setting

First Taste: Small Plates

Delicious cuisine and an eclectic social experience promote conversation and sharing

First taste: The Bucharest Grill

Downtowners looking for made-to-order Romanian classics should park it at the Park Bar

First Taste: Bastone Brasserie

Belgian-influenced cuisine and beer brewed on site in an old world environment

First Taste: Fiddleheads

Neighborhood restaurant offers refreshing dining experience

First Taste: the Whitney

Historic Detroit gem appeals to all walks

First Taste: Slows Bar BQ

Traditional barbecue fare with an uncommon flavorful explosion

First Taste: Byblos Cafe & Grill

From traditional Middle Eastern offerings to burgers and fries, Byblos serves up food with a bit of history

First Taste: Wasabi Korean and Japanese Cuisine

Detroit's newest Korean and Japanese restaurant

First Taste: Royal Oak Brewery

Brew pubs are only as good as its beer and food and this place is exceptional

First Taste: Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes

Incredible French-style crepes in a minimalist carry-out environment

First Taste: Supino Pizzeria

Cutting-edge New York style hybrid pizzas with Italian influences

First Taste: Dino's Lounge

More than simple bar food, Dino’s fare will impress even foodies

First Taste: Dylan's Raw Bar & Grille

Casual Grosse Pointe dining experience with talented sushi chef

First Taste: Angelina Italian Bistro

A breath of fresh air from the unique Italian restaurant

First Taste: Lola's

A clever and affordable mix of old favorites and contemporary items

First Taste: Roast

Chef Michael Symon brings a fresh approach to the upscale steakhouse inside the Book Cadillac

First Taste: Detroit Fish Market

One of the top spots for fresh fish and seafood in the city

First Taste: Josephine's Creperie & Bistro

Bistro brings old-world charm to a modern Ferndale landscape

First Taste: Lily's Seafood

Quality food jazzed up with a touch of character

First Taste: Taste Pizza Bar

Affordable, exotic and unique pizza-pie combinations in a chic, urban setting

First Taste: Le Petite Zinc

Corktown's new French pleasure is a simple delight

First Taste: Armando’s Mexican Restaurant and Catering

A tasty story from the Mexicantown main stay

First Taste: Sala Thai

Authentic and traditional Thai food at an affordable price

First Taste: Cliff Bell's

Swanky restaurant represents the epitome of a jazz club

First Taste: Dish in Detroit

Gourmet food is true to home-style tastes

First Taste: Wolfgang Puck Grille

Detroit restaurant carries on philosophy of success

First Taste: SaltWater at the MGM Grand Detroit

But on the real foundation of fresh ingredients and interpretations

First Taste: Seldom Blues

Renaissance Center restaurant provides a jazzy dining experience featuring continental-style cuisine and a southern flair

First Taste: Da Nang in Clawson

Vietnamese restaurant boasts delicate, fresh flavors

First Taste: Town Pump Tavern

Familiarity, vibe and atmosphere make corner pub special

First Taste: South Lyon Hotel

'Haunted' hotel offers small town feel, live entertainment and a diverse menu

First Taste: Table 5

Regional foods with an American-bistro style approach