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Back alley bars, Prohibition-era watering holes, and classic cocktails

Hot pop-ups to know about this week and next

Fried Chicken and Caviar is planning brunch pop-ups every Sunday next month at The Shelby downtown

Hidden under lock-and-key in the financial district is the Shelby, Detroit’s most enigmatic speakeasy

This intimate underground restaurant in the Financial District is the ideal spot for a romantic date with top notch service, superb cocktails, and fanciful shared plates menu.

These local underground bars and restaurants offer old-school speakeasy vibes with a modern twist

From swanky cocktail bars, classic steakhouses, and juicy smash burgers, here’s where to eat downtown

One of the coolest bars in Detroit, The Shelby is in an old bank vault, and while they have a short happy hour, they have a good one

Shelby, virtually vaulted beneath the former U.S. Mortgage Bond Building, serves gold-standard cocktails and small plates big on flavor.

Here are some of the best happy hours in Detroit.

Here's a sampling of several places in metro Detroit with the addition of mocktails on its cocktail menu

While we love our essential hangouts and shopping places, these newer Detroit spaces deserve a chance.

Where to dine, toast, and celebrate for the very last night of 2022

These repurposed restaurant spaces share a common mission across Metro Detroit

As inflation pushes the cost of a drink north of $20, cocktail bars across the country are embracing a grown-up version of happy hour

Enjoy great drinks, subtle views at these metro Detroit speakeasies

Where to drink cocktails inspired by flavors of the African diaspora and more

When hungry car enthusiasts flock to the North American International Auto Show, plenty of popular Detroit eateries will be ready to welcome diners with a wide scope of culinary tastes

From swanky cocktail bars, classic steakhouses, and juicy smash burgers, here’s where to eat downtown

2022 is All About the New! Grab Your Buddies & Check Out the Cool New Cocktail Bars in Detroit & Surrounds

Where to find discounts on beer, wine, cocktails, and food too

At shelby, the financier served with the smoked white fish is made with green herbs...

If assembly line workers tend to live in bungalows in Sterling Heights or St. Clair Shores and spend weekends at their cottages in Mid-Michigan or the Upper Peninsula, the software crowd is more likely to own condos downtown and
spend nights at dining spots like Shelby, a James Beard Award–semifinalist cocktail
bar housed in a former bank vault

From Danny Meyer’s skyscraper restaurant Manhatta to dive bars in Brooklyn, these hand-drawn menu designs are bringing a new level of fun and creativity to the dining experience

He guided me to a door, input some numbers on the door, and BOOM!

In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the must-visit places to get cocktails, wine, and beer in the area.

Enjoy the fluffy and fruity drink at home

Warda Bougettaya of Warda Patisserie and downtown cocktail spot Shelby landed on this year’s “long list” JBFA

The James Beard Foundation® announced today its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists in advance of the returning James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One

Best new metro Detroit restaurants have heart in industry's darkest hour

Ahhh February, the month of love … or at least that’s what the greeting card companies have led us believe

shelby is Detroit's most successful speakeasy

From elegant Italian dining classics to intimate tasting menu experiences, these restaurants offer romantic retreats year-round

These under-the-radar bars are bringing glamour and elegance back to the city once known as the “Paris of the Midwest”

Shelby Detroit: One of the newer hideaways on this list, this cocktail lounge is located within lower-level cafe Coffee Down Under

From birria tacos and döner kebab to caviar and steak

Head Chef Matt Tulpa and Head Bartender Andre Sykes Talk About Detroit’s New Bar, Shelby

Shelby Detroit offers a unique dining experience under the streets of Detroit

Old meets new across its layered interiors

In true speakeasy fashion, there's no signage outside the Shelby. Look for owner Tarun Kajeepeta's other business, an Australian-style coffee shop.

Shelby Bar, which began serving "handcrafted cocktails and food" a few weeks ago, is a flight below Shelby Street at Congress in Detroit's Financial District

Tucked away in the basement of a ten-story office building on Shelby Street, Tarun Kajeepeta breathes new life into a former bank vault