Metromix Detroit First Tastes

The MMX restaurant reviews

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January 7, 2013

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Metromix Detroit First Tastes
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The First Taste features include new restaurants, old gems and cuisines of all types from all corners of southeastern Michigan. Missed a bite? Looking to check out something different? Whet your appetite with these scrumptious selections as Metromix eats its way through the metro area. 

Interested in nominating a restaurant for a First Taste feature? Email rmay@metromix.com

First Taste: NOVI Chophouse

First Taste: NOVI Chophouse

Elegant and thoughtfully conceived dishes

First Taste: Vinsetta Garage

First Taste: Vinsetta Garage

Restaurateurs take innovative approach to new restaurant

First Taste: Pizzeria Biga in Royal Oak

First Taste: Pizzeria Biga in Royal Oak

Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza

First Taste: Hot Taco in Detroit

First Taste: Hot Taco in Detroit

Inexpensive and delicious. Open for lunch and late at night

First Taste: Zazios in Birmingham

First Taste: Zazios in Birmingham

Zazios stands for “everything is great.” We couldn’t agree more.

First Taste: One-Eyed Betty’s

First Taste: One-Eyed Betty’s

A new craft beer bar in Ferndale

First Taste: Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro

First Taste: Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro

a contemporary wine bar with a menu designed around drinking wine

First Taste: ZIN Wine Bar & Restaurant

First Taste: ZIN Wine Bar & Restaurant

A fun and enjoyable experience in downtown Plymouth

First Taste: Motor City Brewing Works

First Taste: Motor City Brewing Works

Craft brews and specialty pizzas

First Taste: Torino Espresso + Bar

First Taste: Torino Espresso + Bar

coffee bar-meets-BAR bar hangout

First Taste: Mae's in Pleasant Ridge

First Taste: Mae's in Pleasant Ridge

Mom and pop shop for the Facebook-and-iPad generation

First Taste: Fortesa

First Taste: Fortesa

A fusion of Italian and Mediterranean flavors

First Taste: Lucky Dragon Cafe

First Taste: Lucky Dragon Cafe

Go-to Chinese carry-out restaurant

First Taste: Cafe Habana in Royal Oak

First Taste: Cafe Habana in Royal Oak

Experience the wonderful mix of African, Spanish and Caribbean flavors

First Taste: Opus One

First Taste: Opus One

Opus One is reviving fine dining in the D

First Taste: CK Mediterranean Grille

First Taste: CK Mediterranean Grille

Ethnic is chic at new middle eastern eatery

First Taste: Jolly Pumpkin Café and Brewery

First Taste: Jolly Pumpkin Café and Brewery

Dedicated to sustainability and local quality

First Taste: Vinotecca

First Taste: Vinotecca

Complexity, balance, and the recipes to satisfy an appetite

First Taste: Northville Sports Den

First Taste: Northville Sports Den

Tasty grub in a relaxed atmosphere

First Taste: Fort Street Brewery

First Taste: Fort Street Brewery

The authentic neighborhood corner bar is real good at food, beer and fun

First Taste: Centaur

First Taste: Centaur

The multilevel, art-deco-inspired martini and small plate lounge is a premiere Motor City destination

First Taste: Union Street

First Taste: Union Street

Detroit cuisine (and scene) defined with fantastic and memorable dishes

First Taste: Logan

First Taste: Logan

Impressive Ann Arbor establishment featuring American cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere

First Taste: Antonio’s Cucina Italiana

First Taste: Antonio’s Cucina Italiana

Four metro area restaurants full of love, tradition and taste

First Taste: American Harvest Restaurant

First Taste: American Harvest Restaurant

Schoolcraft students practice cooking methods within a multitude of ethnicities, styles and genres

First Taste: Table 5

First Taste: Table 5

Regional foods with an American-bistro style approach

First Taste: South Lyon Hotel

First Taste: South Lyon Hotel

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

First Taste: Town Pump Tavern

First Taste: Town Pump Tavern

Familiarity, vibe and atmosphere make corner pub special

First Taste: Da Nang in Clawson

First Taste: Da Nang in Clawson

Vietnamese restaurant boasts delicate, fresh flavors

First Taste: Seldom Blues

First Taste: Seldom Blues

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

First Taste: SaltWater at the MGM Grand Detroit

First Taste: SaltWater at the MGM Grand Detroit

But on the real foundation of fresh ingredients and interpretations

First Taste: Wolfgang Puck Grille

First Taste: Wolfgang Puck Grille

Detroit restaurant carries on philosophy of success

First Taste: Dish in Detroit

First Taste: Dish in Detroit

Gourmet food is true to home-style tastes

First Taste: Cliff Bell's

First Taste: Cliff Bell's

Swanky restaurant represents the epitome of a jazz club

First Taste: Sala Thai

First Taste: Sala Thai

Authentic and traditional Thai food at an affordable price

First Taste: Armando’s Mexican Restaurant and Catering

First Taste: Armando’s Mexican Restaurant and Catering

A tasty story from the Mexicantown main stay

First Taste: Le Petite Zinc

First Taste: Le Petite Zinc

Corktown's new French pleasure is a simple delight

First Taste: Taste Pizza Bar

First Taste: Taste Pizza Bar

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

First Taste: Lily's Seafood

First Taste: Lily's Seafood

Quality food jazzed up with a touch of character

First Taste: Josephine's Creperie & Bistro

First Taste: Josephine's Creperie & Bistro

Bistro brings old-world charm to a modern Ferndale landscape

First Taste: Detroit Fish Market

First Taste: Detroit Fish Market

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

First Taste: Roast

First Taste: Roast

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

First Taste: Lola's

First Taste: Lola's

A clever and affordable mix of old favorites and contemporary items

First Taste: Angelina Italian Bistro

First Taste: Angelina Italian Bistro

A breath of fresh air from the unique Italian restaurant

First Taste: Dylan's Raw Bar & Grille

First Taste: Dylan's Raw Bar & Grille

Casual Grosse Pointe dining experience with talented sushi chef

First Taste: Dino's Lounge

First Taste: Dino's Lounge

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

First Taste: Supino Pizzeria

First Taste: Supino Pizzeria

Cutting-edge New York style hybrid pizzas with Italian influences

First Taste: Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes

First Taste: Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes

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

First Taste: Royal Oak Brewery

First Taste: Royal Oak Brewery

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

First Taste: Wasabi Korean and Japanese Cuisine

First Taste: Wasabi Korean and Japanese Cuisine

Detroit's newest Korean and Japanese restaurant

First Taste: Byblos Cafe & Grill

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: Slows Bar BQ

First Taste: Slows Bar BQ

Traditional barbecue fare with an uncommon flavorful explosion

First Taste: the Whitney

First Taste: the Whitney

Historic Detroit gem appeals to all walks

First Taste: Fiddleheads

First Taste: Fiddleheads

Neighborhood restaurant offers refreshing dining experience

First Taste: Bastone Brasserie

First Taste: Bastone Brasserie

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

First taste: The Bucharest Grill

First taste: The Bucharest Grill

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

First Taste: Small Plates

First Taste: Small Plates

Delicious cuisine and an eclectic social experience promote conversation and sharing

First Taste: Mercury Bar

First Taste: Mercury Bar

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

First Taste: Majestic Cafe

First Taste: Majestic Cafe

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

First Taste: Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

First Taste: Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

An authentic Cuban dining experience

First Taste: Mon Jin Lau

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: The Woodward

First Taste: The Woodward

Elegant dining with a swanky and hip ambiance

First Taste: Beans and Cornbread

First Taste: Beans and Cornbread

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

First taste: Atlas Global Bistro

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: Assaggi Bistro

First taste: Assaggi Bistro

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

First Taste: Oslo

First Taste: Oslo

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

First taste: Mudgie's

First taste: Mudgie's

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

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

First taste: Avalon International Breads

First taste: Avalon International Breads

Critic's Rating:
4

An oasis of healing and compassion with food being the vehicle

First taste: Urban Bean Co.

First taste: Urban Bean Co.

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

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

First taste: Enoteca Campo Marzio

First taste: Enoteca Campo Marzio

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Grab a wine flight to this tasty new locale

First taste: Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant

First taste: Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant

Critic's Rating:
4

The electric experience features fresh goods and a unique setting

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