I couldn't be happier to have this inventive distillery so close to home. Just when you think their…read morelatest theme can't be topped, the Weiss team somehow raises the bar again. The creativity, craftsmanship, and sheer effort that go into bringing each concept to life are truly extraordinary. One of the highlights of every visit is seeing Tina, Jake, and Nick behind the bar. They're incredibly welcoming, and their cocktail skills are second to none. The banana rum is nothing short of magical, but I'm also a big fan of their gin, sotol, and aquavit. Bravo to the team on the current theme, Wild Wild Weiss! I'm looking forward to making my way through the entire cocktail menu.

We went right back to the 80s last night. Weiss got it all right - the music, the neon, the smoke…read moremachine. They themed it all the way and we loved it. Honestly, the cocktails were the least successful part. Overly sweet, overly tart, bourbon was not great. They are a distilling company and use their own spirits at the speakeasy bar. Personally, I think you are asking for trouble trying to make bourbon outside of Kentucky, but to each his own. Vodka was the best of the spirits we tried. Next month they are doing wild west theme...Giddyup!

Food was fantastic. We had the lamb lollipops and tuna wontons. Very flavorful and perfectly…read morecooked. We went on a Wednesday evening which is 50% off wine bottles. Service was quick and friendly. There was live music via a piano player

Shift has a really cool vibe and excellent happy hour specials (5-7 on weeknights). They had live…read moremusic on Wednesday night and food is 40% off and 50% off drinks. Our server Scott was a sweetheart and the food came out pretty quickly. He even made me a mocktail that wasn't on the menu with grapefruit juice, cranberry juice and soda. My favorite item was the filet tips- the quality of meat was so good and it was seasoned well. It came with some goat cheese, peppers and arugula. I will say that it was a rather small portion of food though- maybe 6-8 bites of meat. The lamb lollipops were good with the balsamic drizzle but I preferred the filet tips since they were leaner. We also got the beet salad, the vinaigrette was good but otherwise the salad was just ok. Edamame was standard. Veggie/hummus tray was fresh. Lettuce wraps were good but had a bit of a kick. You can park free for 2 hours in the lot accross the street.

My friend heard about The Oak Parker from another friend, so we decided to give it a try and now I…read moretotally understand the hype. Walking in, there was very limited seating and about an hour wait, which clearly showed how popular this spot is. Thankfully, the hostess told us about their basement bar area where you can grab drinks and snacks while waiting. The downstairs area had such a cool speakeasy vibe dark ambiance, vinyl music playing, and honestly the perfect date night atmosphere. The drinks were REALLY good, and you can also order appetizers down there. Once we made it upstairs, we grabbed bar seating and talked to a few people around us who all said this was their favorite spot. Our bartender was amazing -- super attentive, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the wings (perfectly seasoned and so good) and the chicken sandwich with buffalo added for a little spice... absolutely delicious. I also tried the pistachio martini, and wow definitely one of my favorite drinks I've had in a while. Overall, such a great experience from the atmosphere to the food and service. I'll definitely be back, and I've already been telling all my friends about this place!

As a massive pastrami enthusiast, the Jenny Fix from Zingerman's is my absolute favorite sandwich…read morein the world, and I used to have it shipped to my office when I lived in LA. So I was incredibly excited to try The Oak Parker. I'd heard they make their pastrami in-house, which is a refreshing change of pace since most local spots (Zingerman's included) just use Sy Ginsberg. I ordered the Rachel, but unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. The pastrami was way too dry and honestly tasted much more like corned beef than true pastrami. On top of that, the Gruyère cheese didn't complement the meat well at all, leaving the overall composition of the sandwich feeling just okay. I really wanted to love their take, but this one missed the mark.

When I first stumbled across this place, I was surprised by the high ratings. It basically looked…read morelike a pizza joint in a non-descript building wedged between a parking lot and 11 Mile Road - how good could it be? It could be 5 good! We sat outside by the parking lot, but they have a nice little area with big, comfortable tables. There's a QR code you can scan to see the whole menu, which was very handy, because the menu is huge! It took us a long time to scroll through the entire drink menu because there were so many choices! For dinner, we decided to get 12 inch pizza so we could try a bunch of different kinds. We thought that the barbecue chicken pizza was one of the best we've ever had! The pesto pizza was also outstanding!

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

We were a group of 3 who wanted to be seated outside on a hot and sticky Michigan day. Luckily…read morethere was a nice breeze. Ok make that 2 of 3 that wanted to be outside. As we followed our greeter to our table I kept screaming in my mind "no no no no no not that table no!" and she sat us at a table in full blasting sun. Nevermind the fact that there was a whole shaded section in the back part of the patio area. The rest of my group said it was fine and a beam of sun slowly bore a hole through my chest. Drink orders were up. I ordered a fabulous cross between a Moscow Mule and a Mojito. A+++ for the drinks. Mine was loaded with fresh mint from their garden. Same grade for our waitress who explained the drinks in detail and ended with "ugh- are you sure you want to sit at this table straight in the sun?" The other two said it was fine. I was ready to move, but was out voted. She continued to check in regularly and brought extra water. Most items on the menu were hot. I considered the fish, but we all landed on appetizers and we would just bounce from place to place for bites and drinks. We ordered the charcuterie board and the lavender lemon whip with bread and cucumbers for the 3 of us. The charcuterie board was the large version and had minimal offerings. It wasn't full and pretty. It was little piles of each thing on a board. This one definitely wasn't making it into Better Homes and Gardens magazine. There was a little pile of mixed nuts, a little pile of lose green grapes, a little pile of lose red grapes - not all grapes pristine or large and none were on the vine. There were 3 little piles of cubed cheese and 2 types of sliced sausage and sliced pepperoni. There were 8 crackers that were wheat thin size. This matters because we had some onion jam on the board and a nice serving of mustard. There really wasn't anything to put them on except for the 8 little crackers. That part was weird. These weren't elevated offerings. I could have picked up any of these at Walmart. They were not elevated quality either. We also got a lavender lemon infused whip which was their answer to tzatziki sauce. It was excellent but again, we were given so much of the sauce without a bunch to put it on. The cucumbers were sliced lengthways and there was a lovely bread that tasted like sourdough. There was 6 pieces of bread, and these were not particularly large pieces. A lot more would have been needed to use all of the sauce they gave. The proportions were off. All together the bill was over $100 for the 3 drinks and appetizers. If I ever did go back I won't order food based on what I experienced. There are too many other great options within walking distance.

Came here for an anniversary dinner and left a bit disappointed. I have heard good things but…read moreturned out to be a very mediocre dinner. Got a burger and upgraded to truffle fries. Just one burger option and limited toppings. Server was very nice but didn't write down the order, and when it came my burger was missing the cheese and onion. I wasn't sure if they would take it back or what so I didn't eat anymore and it took her a decent amount of time to come and check on us after we got our food. I let her know what was missing and she said it was her fault and asked if I wanted it fixed. I said yeah and she went and got a cold piece of cheese and slice of onion and put it on a plate and gave to me to put on my own burger. I'd expected a little bit better service and I'm certainly not someone who demands top tier service from every spot. Fries were crispy but needed some parm or an aioli sauce to dip in. Also minor note but I had some fries left on my plate and when she came to collect plates I had food in my mouth so I couldn't say anything but she took the plate and my fries! They should always ask if there's any food left on the plate. Burger was decent overall, but definitely nothing special. Environment was cool and I'm sure they have got some other delicious items on the menu but for the price paid and service received, I'd go somewhere else next time.

Crab cakes, salmon and lobster/shrimp pad Thai were wonderful! $20 steak empanadas were very…read moredisappointing. Expensive but for a special occasion, worth it. I am a very picky cook.

I love how crafted everything was! It has a very interesting and dark ambience…read more The food was good and came out fast. Our server was great. I had some kind of lamb ratatouille and chicken biryani. I also had the "Weight's Temptation" Cointreau, Rosemary infused Mezcal, Lime juice, Salt rim My friend had the ginger kombucha mule & he really liked it. I can't say I had a very memorable experience or that the food was to die for but it is a cute date night spot or somewhere to go if you really enjoy crafted cocktails.

Ambiance is great. Sunday night; so there was music which…read morewas a lovely addition. No cover which is always nice. Food was very good!!

Great food. Wondedful drinks. Attentive but not intrusive staff. Perfect I am going again tbis…read moreweekend and am excited..

Stopped in Terra for dinner & drinks! I love the establishment it has a vacation beach club vibe…read more The inside is beautiful with bulb lights covering the ceiling and they have a beautiful street side patio with comfortable sofa seating. I really enjoyed the lamb chops and mashed potatoes. The Brussels sprouts were a hit too perfect mix of sweet & salty. The sea bass was okay! Very fishy this time but the glaze and presentation were on point. The tropical sangria and cucumber watermelon spritz were great and refreshing. Our serves Emily was very attentive & sweet! This is a great date night spot!

Terra is a beautifuly decorated space with a glass wall that opens fully to the terace. We came for…read morebrunch on a Saturday afternoon. We got there at opening and were the first party there. From the start, service was not the best. Our server took a long time to come over, so much so, that my friend had to go over and ask her to get us coffee and drinks. She was often no where to be found. The busboy was great, filling water and cleaning plates later. I had the Chilaquiles and was not a fan. It's supposed to be eggs and shredded chicken in sauce over crispy tortillas. The eggs and chicken were fine, but the tortillas were a soggy mess. The server never asked how I liked my food, not even when she took away a mostly full plate. Other food items were enjoyed by my friends, so maybe just my choice was a miss. I would probably come back for the ambiance, and try a different dish.

Service is good I like the darker ambiance, makes for a more relaxed atmosphere, drinks are well…read moremade, but a little pricey. cozy library look is nice. Of course there's high expectations. It's in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

The Duke Lounge is a nice low-key bar/lounge located in the DoubleTree Hotel right off the…read morebeautiful Woodward Avenue. Great modern design and vibe. Good service and decently priced drinks. Perfect for a last minute date or after work drink.

Great place, cool owner. Nice visit from doggie customers…read more Regulars so far are awesome, but just visited once for a need to decompress, and reminded me of when not everyone was a cellphone cyborg. It's in Oak Park but everything about it feels like Ferndale. The food from Pie Sci is nice. I was told the beer selection rotates weekly for most.

Solid staple for Oak Park! Love that we can grab Pie Sci next door. Like the variation in drink…read moremenu and layout of bar itself is welcoming. Feel like the drinks could be a dollar or two cheaper, but not a deal breaker. Only thing I've been bummed about - I messaged asking if they had changing tables as I read reviews that they're kid friendly. I didn't get a reply and just rolled the dice. We went the other day an no changing tables in any of the 3 bathrooms. Was super bummed by this. Am okay with if it they're not trying to cater to kids, but would've appreciated a reply since their social media is pretty active. Wish they'd consider adding one as it definitely restricts my availability and interest in returning!