I decided to try a frame pop-up because I saw what looked like a pretty damn good menu for a "May the 4th be with you" Star Wars event. It was a cool event under the big tent behind framebar, which they transformed into the "Galactic Traveler Lounge"... there was even a hot Sith waitress in there too ; ) The food from the guest chef was delicious. The drinks were really really good and I think the bartendress is the resident for most of frames events. This event cost me many galactic credits, about $120 including tip in US dollars for just myself for a 5 course meal and two drinks. Is that expensive? Hell yes. Do I find myself saying that in most reviews? Yes I do. Is this probably a new normal in eating out now? Yes it probably is. Bottom line, check frames website for a menu and themed night you think will be cool and go for it. It's a special occasion, once in a blue moon thing to do and an enjoyable thing to do with friends or a date. read more

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Tonight was my first time at Frame! A friend and I went for the Val's Pizza pop-up. Originally we were scheduled to go for Khana last week, but due to the weather, we emailed Frame and asked if we could go today instead. First off: definitely book a reservation here, I didn't see too many walk-ins but I think they did have one or two open tables. Depending on what event/pop-up you attend, your price may vary, but ours was $25 per person, which was deducted from our bill at the end of the night, and a $3 processing fee. We started off with drinks - I had the Basil Vodka Collins and my friend got the Fig Vespa. We actually ended up switching drinks because hers was much sweeter than mine, and I prefer sweet drinks. We had seen photos of focaccia on Val's IG page but unfortunately they didn't offer that; they did have breadsticks, so we got that, but I was not super impressed with them. HOWEVER. This gets its own line ... the breadsticks came with TOMATO BUTTER, and I'm not even sure what was in it, but it was freaking delicious. And this comes from someone who hates tomato soup/cold tomato products. For pizzas, we split a White Pie, with prosciutto added, and the VP special. I thought the VP special was fine but not fantastic ... it had hot honey on it and I couldn't really taste it, which was disappointing, because honey on pizza is usually very good. The White Pie, though, was great, and I highly recommend adding the prosciutto. We finished with the handmade chocolate cannoli which was surprising - both in texture and flavor - and very, very good. The menu says it has chocolate ricotta, marscapone, lemon, and cinnamon sugar, and its shell was very delicate and more like a churro than any cannoli I've had before, although my friend says cannolis are supposed to have more delicate shells. Overall, everything was very good, although it was a bit of a pricey night - after the $25 deposit we each paid, our bills were $20 each, so after tip it ended up being about $29 (+ the $25), for a total of $54 each. However, that was with breadsticks, dessert, two pizzas, and one alcoholic drink each, so I guess it's not too terrible. Some general Frame tips, since as Tiffany (other Yelper) pointed out, the menus change weekly/monthly: 1) Frame doesn't have its own parking lot - you can park either on the street to the right of it, OR you can park in the Mabel Grey parking lot next door (that's what we did, at least - not sure if MG allows it, technically!). 2) Check the website for all of the upcoming pop-ups, as they are all pretty different. 3) They do cooking classes there too, and I was wondering where they were holding them - until I was waiting in line for the bathroom, and someone left, opened a door which looked like a painting, and I saw one was being conducted in that room! Completely different vibe than in the regular Frame part where we were sitting (low/romantic lighting in ours, fluorescent lighting in theirs, haha), so that was pretty interesting. Overall, very nice experience at Frame, and I hope to return for either a cooking class or another pop-up! read more

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They deleted my review, from 6 months ago that was quite unfavorable. We had a terrible meal at Frame that was way over priced! $35 for fried rice! All 3 couples were shocked at prices that were not on the menu. read more

Came to Frame on a whim for their farmBAR menu from Grand Rapids chef Evan Edwards. Food was great and creative. Lots of interesting combinations. The nature of Frame is rotating chefs and menu, so today's menu was unique and delicious. Service was strong and friendly with attention paid to food allergies and dietary restrictions. read more

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First off, we booked the Alice in Wonderland event for dinner. Upon making the reservation, we were asked about dietary restrictions or allergies. I immediately replied that there was a party member with a dairy and lavender allergy. Upon arriving, we were confirmed by the wait staff that there was an allergy. Everything seemed fine, per an establishment of this nature. As the second course was served, the allergy patron was served the third course as the second course was unable to have the allergen removed. We thought that for the price, and for the type of establishment, serving the same course twice was a bit tacky, especially since allergy information was shared over a month in advance, but ok, we'll roll with it. When the third course was brought out, the allergen patron noticed that her salad looked different this time. Immediately the waiter realized he gave her one with the cheese spread. Had the allergen patron not just had the same exact dish, she never would have known. We understood mistakes happen, but were disappointed that we had to catch the concern. When the fourth course is brought out, the allergen patron is AGAIN served a dangerous dish, that we had to alert and catch the waitress that put it out. At this point, I stood up in frustration, and demanded to speak to a manager. At this point, I am approached by one of the staff, and he asked what was wrong. I requested that we speak outside. We stepped out of the tent to not disturb other guests, and I explained the whole situation. At this time, the staff member (whom I later found out to be Sean C., the food and beverage director) tells me that Frame does not offer any menu substitutions. After some more discussion, he offered to help us at a later time to find a better event for us. I later approached him again and asked how, if they don't offer substitutions they can ensure the safety of their patrons. He told me then, that all the information was available when we made the reservation. Still frustrated, and completely not willing to risk our health or a trip to the ER that night, we left before the event was over. Upon returning home, I pulled up all the information, the event description, menu, and all correspondence. There is nowhere that I found on the menu or event information is a full ingredient list or allergen warning. In addition, There is nowhere that I found that says there are no "substitutions". Apparently, as customers, we are all expected to know if the chef used butter in her pan or oil, and which type of oil that was, or what items she added in to the parts of the dish. The irony, is that Frame made the substitutions. Course 3 for course 2, Course 3 with no cheese spread, course 4 with pasta in place of grits with cheese in them. The problem for Frame is that they couldn't deliver the right plate to the right table, and then their excuse for that was that they don't offer substitutions (or apparently provide a full ingredient list or allergen warning menu). Based on my experience, I can't understand how an establishment can run this way. It's my opinion that if the policy is to not allow substitutions, then they failed at properly informing the public about allergen exposure at their establishment. Even when they did try to accommodate, their staff was unable to deliver the proper dish twice without being told by the patrons. At this point, I have to believe that the stated policies are more about avoiding any responsibility, than any real documented and enforced policy. I don't know if Sean C. fully knew what he was talking about, but I can find no information communicated through reservation or website that confirms what he told me at the event. TLDR: I paid $268 for my guest to almost be poisoned twice by giving them the wrong plate, and a company Director pretty much said, "Oh well". If you have any dietary restrictions or allergens, avoid at all costs, they act like they don't care about your safety. read more

Frame - New American Near Me - Hazel Park, Michigan

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A friend and I have not been able to continue our Fried Chicken Odyssey during the pandemic - we had only seen each other twice, briefly, over a six month period. However, she found a creative way to celebrate my birthday and satisfy our mutual fried chicken cravings. For a short period, Frame offered a fried chicken pop-up. A bucket of fried chicken with yummy fixings was available for at-home or on-the-patio dining. For the latter, picnic tables placed apart from each other, and plastic partitions were set up to help guests feel comfortable. As we waited, the delicious fried chicken aromas wafted from the kitchen teasing us with the promise of a great meal. After a brief introduction where the host and the chef spoke about this and future events, buckets of chicken and trays of sides arrived at our tables. We each had 4 pieces: a thigh, a leg, a breast/wing combo, and a breast. The chicken was marinated in McClure's pickle brine prior to coating and frying. As a result, the chicken was juicy and tasty, and the coating was crunchy and perfectly seasoned. We were so happy. My friend enjoyed the old-fashioned potato salad; I liked the coleslaw. We both loved the peach cobbler with a scoop of Ray's ice cream. It was such a wonderful way to catch up with a friend. The weather was pleasant; it was a perfect September evening, just slightly cool. Gas lamps helped to keep us warm. Service was quick and professional. read more

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Now that I've been to two Frame events -- I figured I'd drop some tips on Yelp! I'm not going to review the menus/food/chefs because well it changes with each experience. *When you arrive, you enter through JoeBar & usually VERY promptly @ your seating time, the beverage director will open the door (it's the door near the two WCs) and call folks in to seat them. *Three long rows of tables - depending on the event, you might be pretty packed in so get friendly with your neighbors (or don't!) *Usually once you're seated, there's about 30 minutes where the servers take drink orders etc. SO plan accordingly -- eat a snack before if you're at a 8:30pm seating because you're not going to eat until at least after 9pm. *Speaking of drinks, they typically only have 1 bartender for the event so it may take a while for your bevvie. I also recommend that you pay for the beverage pairing (you can buy one and share!) because they have a la carte options but often times the set beverage pairing is NOT on the a la carte menu. *If you're a bit of a grandma like me, opt for the earlier seating. In my mind, the first seating is under the time pressure of finishing within 2 hours because they have a seating after. If you go to the last seating, there really isn't that urgency. Most recently, I went an event with a 4 course menu that took nearly 3 hours....WHEW. *Generally, getting ahold of the folks at Frame is pretty difficult. For one event, I had to change the day. There's no phone # anywhere & I tried messaging them on social media as well but that didn't work. Once they FINALLY responded to my email, they were super helpful BUT it took a while to actually get a response to my email. I appreciate Frame bringing amazing experiences to the mitten. I will continue to frequent as long as my wallet can support it! read more

Frame - New American Near Me - Hazel Park, Michigan

Absolutely love frame events. We are hoping Star Wars makes a return. We have attended the Game Of Thrones dinner as well (did not realize it was not costumed so that was a surprise lol) The guest chefs are absolutely amazing. The only thing I would hope for is a closer to Ann Arbor event, we love coming out but the drive can be tricky. The food and drink pairings are always amazing and the staff is very kind. read more

Great New Year's celebration at Frame! We reserved the late seating (9:30 pm). Upon arrival, we were escorted to our table in the back. A string trio was already playing pop music. The bar was open behind us, and we each tried a specialty drink. After all the guests had arrived, the staff pulled open the sliding wall to reveal the kitchen and another wall opened to the wine bar. Service was well-paced and friendly. The courses were excellent, with the husband/wife team who were previously at Bacco. Each course came with an introduction from the chefs and a description of the wines from the sommelier. Highly recommend! read more

Frame - Masks - New American Near Me - Hazel Park, Michigan

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Don't let the reviews fool you because the rating is dependent on the pop up that's in place. Last night, I went for the New Orleans themed dinner and it was delicious! The chef was courteous as she walked the floor and the staff was great. The only challenge was the chef was running a bit behind so our 830 meal was served around 9:15 and I'm still not sure if I understand the gratuity since the place charges 18% facility when booked that I thought was gratuity but turns out it wasn't. read more

Cadre Brassiere was amazing. We attended the first seating, 5:30 Thursday to celebrate my birthday. It was so perfectly decorated and the food courses from French onion soup, greens, salmon tartar and then Steak Frites...finished with a beautiful creme Brule. The chef came and checked on us, as did the attendants. Perfect service! We will be back. read more

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This is very hard review to write because the vegan ramen event was some of the best food I've ever eaten. But what they did, the bait and switch, isn't just unethical, it's actually illegal. We bought our tickets Sunday morning for the 3:00pM Sunday seating and they were well aware at this point that they did not have Ilan Hall present. (See pic of how they advertised. "what's included: time with Ilan Hall and ...". ). Hall, in fact, was not present Saturday either yet they stilll sold tickets to us Sunday morning as if he was. It's one thing if your celebrity doesn't show at the last minute and you have no control... then the marvelous food and a short explanation/apology at the event is all that's needed. But you canNOT sell tickets to a show you don't have. And the second billed chef was there but silent. No explanations, no apologies and not even "time with" this chef as stated in all advertising. Moreover, when I asked a waiter about Ilan Hall, he seemed to not know what I was talking about? So now I'm stuck looking at very tempting events they have coming up but you can expect future scamming. read more

Frame - What's included? "Plus time with... Ilan Hall and ...". Top Chef winner Hall was MIA today, and yesterday, and they still sold tkts - New American Near Me - Hazel Park, Michigan

Came on a Saturday evening for a vegetarian menu... I would give this place 3.5 stars. Parking: There is a parking lot shared with Mabel Gray. If not, there's plenty of street parking. Be kind and courteous to the residential houses with street parking. Service: Our reservation was at 6pm. We arrived 5 minutes late and the doors were still not opened. The restaurant is in the back behind Joebar. We did not actually start getting served until 6:45pm and lasted til 8pm. The chef gave an intro to each of the dishes. Service was good & water was constantly filled, but compared to Mabel Grey - it was just OK. They do have free coat check. Everyone has assigned seating Cost: It was $40/person plus $5 fee per ticket plus tax and tip for four dishes. An addl $30 if you did the wine tasting. Personally, I find this pricy for the quality of food we recieved. Ambiance: the place is very nicely decorated ; however, its all communal tables. This was unexpected and not super comfortable. Food: The food was just OK. The potato (main dish) was prob the best; however, it wasn't super unique. The size of the dishes were small and not very filling. The quality of ingredients were just OK as far as vegetarian food goes. My opinion is that this was fun to try once; however, I think Mabel Grey ($65/8 dishes) offers a more private, unique, artistic & better tasting experience for the $$. read more

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Incredible experience. We went to Frame for their Valentine Day special dinner presented by Chefs Gabriel/Gabriela Botezan. It was such a fun and great date night. I would highly recommend such an up close experience with the chefs and their foods that they present. All the food and the drinks were incredible. read more

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Went to the Khana experience (Indian food with a twist) Butter Chicken Nachos - Could have been amazing but there was no flavor to the butter chicken and chutney. Chicken Sandwich - Didn't seem to have any Indian flavor but overall wasn't bad. Gulab Jamun - Was good but was cold in the middle Chaat - Good! Cocktail flight - I was extremely disappointed. While the cocktail was strong, all it consisted of was a juice with the liquor. They were not craft cocktails at all like the rest of the cocktail menu. read more

Frame is one of the best things to happen to metro detroit food world. It's a venue that allows you to pull up a seat to many different foodie experiences. They have classes with food experts, and just phenomenal dinners. Also they had an awesome curated picnic basket experience that I was lucky to be a recipient of for Mother's Day. I have never had a bad experience here, and have always got to discover some new chefs, and enjoy a delicious meal. Bonus their patio is wonderful, and I know they had a frame to go option for those uncomfortable eating out right now. I hope they are around for many years to come! read more

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We came here for the Ramen Hood event, a vegan ramen event, and it was amazing!! We started off with an appetizer that was an imitation ahi tuna roll, which was little crispy bites filled with beets and avocado. The next appetizer was fried broccoli. Then the ramen came out and it had the most flavorful broth I have ever tasted and probably the best ramen noodles also. It came with a vegan egg, which was a little strange. Finally they brought out a matcha rice pudding donut. Overall a great experience! read more

Frame - New American Near Me - Hazel Park, Michigan

Title: sold a lie or not what I expected.. IDk! Went to one of those food experiences, hated it!! The portions were small, food was blend, and we had to share every food item with our party except the soup(shocker!) because they only gave us one appetizer( very small) with crackers that were broken all up!! We had to sit in this cramped small room behind the bathrooms and tables were touching, we were suuuuper close to strangers, I couldn't even bend my arm to pick up my silverware without bumping the poor lady ( nice lady) next to me. We also had to share water jugs with the strangers. Ticket said the experience started at 8:30pm, no food until 9pm. I received an email telling us about gratuity expectations, but did not mention they were going to pressure you into buying drinks for 30 mins before they sever the food. I'm not talking light pressure either!! Our waitress only came by to try and shovel more drinks on our bill! It was all a money grab, not an experience! $300 dollar for 2 ppl!!!!! What a rip off! Was not worth my hard earned money. I much rather went to Ruth Chris's for that price!! I'm so disappointed, I was looking forward to this all week! It was the biggest let down of my year thus far! I could have bought Beyoncé or T. Swift concert tickets with the $300. . So annoyed! I would love my money and time wasted back!! read more

One thing that makes this place so special is that all Frame dinners are temporary "pop-up" style events. Chefs create the dinners theme and sell tickets. And if your one of the lucky guest here you get to enjoy the plethora of a amazing 6 course meal. You come here you will leave knowing that there is always something interesting and new every time you go, and you get a sneak peek of whats going to be featured soon at other restaurants from through out Metro Detroit. There is something about the ambiance here. and the fact your taking part of a dining experience. Not just food. This place is on the classy side so dress accordingly. If your a foodie like me. Call or go online to get your tickets to enjoy this rare experience. read more

If you're looking for a unique dining experience then this is your spot! Absolutely exceeded expectations. We went to a Sun to Soil vegetarian dinner - neither of us are vegetarian but wanted to get out of our comfort zone a little and see what kinds of unique dishes would be part of the meal - it was amazing! Five course meal along with fantastic cocktails. Booked another experience the minute we got home for next month. Excellent service, fun atmosphere and a very unique dining experience! read more

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What a cool concept! Went for the first time and tried Ethiopian food which was delicious. The staff and chef were amazing so intimate and thought out everything was perfect. Can't wait to try something else! I will Definitely be back. read more

This place is absolutely fire, I have been 3 times for a completely different experience each time. The presentation is like a show where the chef breaks down each dish to the restaurant before serving. Then the Somalia speaks about the wine paired with each dish. Truly a wonderful experience, excellent for a first date or and time really. Not cheap but not overpriced. It is an experience not just a dinner, would be great for clients in town. read more

I have been several times, and I'm struggling to find value on money spent. Most experiences are fairly pricey to start with, not always that "elevated", and a service charge is added up front "to ensure that our wait staff is compensated at a fair wage" (paraphrase) only to then be solicited for gratuity at market rate after the fact as well. Hey, service has always been good, but if you need to collect close to 40% from patrons to compensate your staff above and beyond $60-65pp, somebody is making out, and I don't feel like it's the consumer. Despite the platitudes cried out in their mission, this is really more for the "classes" much more so than the "masses". I miss Revolver. read more

The food was wonderful (Khana Popup) and our waitress (Chantelle) was sweet, though service was a bit slow for the amount of people seated. However, the restaurant was so cold that I had my winter jacket on the entire meal with my hood up and was still too uncomfortably cold to enjoy myself. Looking around, almost all of the patrons also wore their winter jackets throughout their meals and even the waitress was wearing ear muffs. A small space heater was added about halfway through the meal but it was too cold to make a difference. I love the concept and idea of Frame but if you want to bring in up-and-coming pop-ups and charge competitive prices, you should make sure your customers are comfortable and warm or the delicious food will not bring them back. read more

Yurt dining was AMAZING!! The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. If you have a chance to snag tickets to one of their events, do yourself a favor and get them! 5/5 read more

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Amazing food and service! We really enjoyed our meal and drinks! Chris and Adam made us delicious craft cocktails and the chef came out to meet us! Basil Babe was outstanding. The whole experience was read more

We were very impressed with the service (Shelly was great), food and atmosphere; however, I was very disappointed that Chef Ilan did not make an appearance (even after we asked). Fortunately the dinner (save the not so desirable dessert) made up for the bait and switch so to speak ("Say hello to Chefs Ilan Hall and Rahul Khopkar, the very talented NYC/LA chefs behind the very awesome"). read more

Frame - New American Near Me - Hazel Park, Michigan

Spectacular unique dining experience tucked away inside Joebar. Great date night spot or good for a more engaging nicer work event! I came for the "Summer Seafood Crawfish Boil" by the James Beard nominated Chicago based Chef Brian Jupiter and it did not disappoint. We sat inside in a room with about 9 tables so it was a very casual intimate but not stuffy feeling. The meal was delicious, high quality seafood and the portions were sized accordingly for the price of the dinner and the quality of the food. The doors to the kitchen slide open so we were able to watch Chef Brian and his assistants cook and plate the food the whole night. I recommend adding the wine pairing with your dinner because the sommelier did an excellent job pairing and coming around to describe the wine. Will definitely be revisiting for more of their events! read more

Love this place, always welcoming vibe and amazing menu always showcasing a unique spin on a cuisine. Amazing staff too

Not open until reservation time! Only Omakase chef menu. So if you want to order your self must wait they open katoi again.... read more

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Went for the Mezcal & Tequila event, had such a great time! Super friendly staff, had fun learning how to make cocktails from Imperial, Antihero and Public House. Loved learning about Tequila and Mezcal, and our "teacher" was great! I love pop up events and the cozy intimate atmosphere. The snacks they provided were delish! Can't wait to attend another pop up! read more

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I came to Frame for the first time last week with a friend for the Jamaican Reggae Dinner Party with Chef Max Hardy. I had an amazing time, it was so fun! The food was great! Chef Max is very talented. I truly enjoyed all five courses. In addition to that my friend and I had a good time laughing with the couple next to us, they were really fun people. The ambiance was great, timing perfect and the cocktails were good. I will definitely be back to Frame for another dinner party event! read more

Dishonest company and owners We paid for an event in April that was rescheduled then cancelled We've been trying for 3 months to get our money back. We have sent 7 emails and gotten zero response. They do not have a phone number. These folks are crooks. There are many great dining options in metro Detroit. Spend your money elsewhere. Avoid Frame like the plague! read more

While I really enjoyed the food and was completely satisfied afterwards I am not sure I will be back unless something changes. My issue is the seating arrangements. When you first walk into Joe Bar it has a very nice atmosphere. But then you get ushered into this tiny room in the back that while it is decorated very neat, they just cram way too many people into it. I am not claustrophobic but during this event I definitely felt uneasy about the whole setup. I love the concept of guest chefs and all but they really need to redesign how they do these events. Maybe pay a premium to sit in the back where the chef and everything is going on and seat others out in the bar area but charge less. This way it spreads people out more because as it stands now they have just way too many people in such a tiny space. read more

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I had the pleasure of attending the Argentinian feast in one of the yurts over this past weekend. This was a special experience and one of our first events out with Covid. The owner Joe and the hostess Cari were prompt and super friendly with any questions that I had and made sure we had a great experience. The Yurts are super cool and our party of 6 had a great time enjoying the South American theme with decorations, vibe and great music. Chef took the time to come in and talk to our group about his family's roots and his passion for Argentinian Cuisine. We were celebrating 50 yr birthdays for three of our guests. The bar area is well thought out with people's Covid safety the top concern. There is a place to write in contact information, good table spacing, and concern for guests with hand sanitizer. The yurt was clean and when entering the space all servers wore masks and were careful. We had multiple tasty courses and expertly picked out wine selection from a great S.Blanc to Excellent Malbec all paired with great appetizer and entree courses. The short ribs fell apart and the flank steak had an excellent char on it. The dessert was tremendous paired with a special sweet after dinner drink from Spain. The yurt was heated nicely creating a great intimate space to share belly laughs with great friends. I'd recommend this experience to anyone. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. To the entire Frame team, thanks for making this a night we will all remember. Happy 4th birthday. read more

Went to this wonderful spot in Hazel Park for an Indonesian noodle dinner. I've been to Revolver in Hamtramck and will compare this to them as they have similar "revolving" chefs who prepare a prix fixe meal. First off, both are in out of the way places with not a lot happening around them. Revolver in Hamtramck and this in Hazel Park. This restaurant is located in a back room behind the bar which is next door to the wonderful Mabel Gray. Revolver is in a simple room/storefront in Hamtramck. Both have communal seating at long tables. Both have friendly staffs who take excellent care of you. Frame has a much more interesting ambiance with low lighting, exposed brick. Revolver is very Spartan but still very nice. It is difficult to compare the two as far as food goes because it varies upon the day you go. The food I've had at both places was excellent, the only caveat being that my first meal at Revolver was not really my cup of tea, Caribbean, and that didn't stop us from going back for a vegetarian barbecue meal which was awesome!! The other difference here is that they serve alcohol which can be had for an additional fee. At Revolver you can bring your own. All in all, both places are top notch and worthy of repeated visits. We are going back to both places in the future as they are a lot of fun and great to explore things that you might otherwise not try. Also, I've seen some negative reviews saying how pricey this is for what you get. I'm a little tight with a dollar, but I didn't get that impression as we all had a great meal, in a very nice atmosphere, at a very fair price. Check this place out!! read more

I've visited Frame twice now. The first was Forbidden Root with Dan Weiland and the most recent was Spring Vegetarian Dinner with Rebecca LaMalfa. The setting is wonderful. At the appointed time you are ushered back into the kitchen to sit at a huddle of family style 6 tops beside a massive industrial prep table to one side and beneath a glowing floor to ceiling window on the other. That is sadly where the magic fades. Dan Weiland played with a beer pairing for each course, which was interesting and elevated the "bar food" theme, but just barely. For all of the kimchi salt and wildflower dust it mostly tasted like bar food, particularly when served with Ritz crackers. The beer cheese tasted like beer cheese, the steak was perfectly done, but just a steak after all. Rebecca LaMalfa's dishes were, except for a stuffed pepper and a crepe, vegetable medleys with a dressing. The ingredients were fresh and locally sourced, but beyond that something that could be made at home. As someone who eats mostly vegetables, this was dissapointing. Noshpit in Hamtramck is leaps and bounds beyond this meal on a random weekday for 1/4 the cost. Frame as a chef's table concept has massive potential and I was hoping for something that would take me beyond the familiar, just as the secret door in the back of Joe bar seemed to imply. More experimentation, more creativity, and something truly personal should find its way into the food as well. read more

Frame! The concept is pop up dinning and it's a genius idea. Every weekend Frame will showcase a different chef. You have to sign up for the email to find out about the events. Grab your tickets fast because they go fast. It is set up as communal dinning . I have been to a pop up here several times and each time has been a very unique experience. They theme the dinning area based on the chef/ restaurant and my encounters have always felt very open and warm. The service here has also always been top notch from the moment they seat you to the moment you receive the food. I love that they are next to Joe Bar so you can have a cocktail before you are seated. On my most recent visit they showcased Fritos Baditos of Ann Arbor Cuban food. It was by far the best event they have show cased that I have been to yet! So much food. I will definitely be a returning diner. read more

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So this one is hard to write. I did their Peterboro Chinese Pig Roast take-away menu. The food was really good and ready at the time I selected, but the portion size was SO SMALL. I ate everything and both my husband and I had to eat something else to feel full. For $35/person, not a great value for your money. Hope they adjust their portion sizes for future events. read more

I came here for two different pop-ups and I should've learned my lesson the first time. I paid somewhere between $75-$85, and it was not worth it at all. At both pop-ups, the food wasn't impressive and very small. I don't mind small plates, but if it's going to be small, I would hope it would be delicious. A few of the guests surrounding me felt the same way. It was a complete rip off. The space itself isn't great either. The restaurant tries to pack them in, and I was sitting way too close to the guests near me. I felt as though they were herding cattle into the barn. There is also no place to stand and wait for the door to open. read more