Mjb3 Member Username: Mjb3
Post Number: 160 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 12:57 pm: | |
I have to meet a friend for a drink downtown prior to a Xmas party. Anyone have an opinion on Atlas Global Bistro? I won't be dining, just want a place not too smoky. Party is at Majestic so looking in that neighborhood, tired of Union St, will be dressed up so looking for fancy place for a scotch and a place with decent wine. Other reccomendations? |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 472 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:24 pm: | |
Jumbo's. |
Rugbyman Member Username: Rugbyman
Post Number: 167 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:26 pm: | |
You could stop by the bar at Mario's for their good wine selection. That's just a few blocks over. |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 6598 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:30 pm: | |
Atlas is pretty darn nice. Why not also go around the block a bit on Canfield to Traffic Jam? Hardly smoky there at all. |
Zephyrprocess Member Username: Zephyrprocess
Post Number: 554 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:37 pm: | |
I've enjoyed my meals at Atlas, even those I've eaten at the bar. You may choose other recommended spots, but Atlas would serve you well. The Whitney would be another good choice in the neighborhood of the Majestic. |
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk
Post Number: 324 Registered: 04-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:59 pm: | |
I second Jumbo's! lol |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 2482 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:10 pm: | |
I would try Agave. Great tequila selection. And the airplane chicken is to die for. |
Rsa Member Username: Rsa
Post Number: 1353 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:12 pm: | |
agave closed about a year ago. |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 1253 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:20 pm: | |
I agree with Zephyrprocess. Atlas is a nice spot to get a cocktail. Drinks are pricey, but the ambiance is nice. Secondly, you don't sound like you are going there to get loaded before the party. |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 1888 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:49 pm: | |
the whitney |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 2483 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:26 pm: | |
quote:agave closed about a year ago. yeah. I know. |
Rsa Member Username: Rsa
Post Number: 1354 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:32 pm: | |
huh? i think i'm missing something... |
Brandon48202 Member Username: Brandon48202
Post Number: 202 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:49 pm: | |
I think that Dabirch was being sarcastic. He forgot to add a ;) at the end of his message. |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 3193 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 6:50 pm: | |
I would definitely recommend a drink at the Whitney |
Taj920 Member Username: Taj920
Post Number: 271 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 8:18 pm: | |
In addition to Agave, I would try Stewart's or Canfield's. |
English Member Username: English
Post Number: 623 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 8:22 pm: | |
^ You guys made me get a lump in my throat. Is that just an unlucky location? |
Michigansheik Member Username: Michigansheik
Post Number: 245 Registered: 09-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 10:31 pm: | |
whitney |
Mbshan Member Username: Mbshan
Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 10:11 pm: | |
i love atlas for cocktails! the atmosphere is real nice and everybody is quite friendly. the food on the other hand is good but, a little out of my price range. |
Arab_guyumich Member Username: Arab_guyumich
Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 10:55 pm: | |
Jumbo's? Seriously? |
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1056 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 6:58 am: | |
Temple Bar. It's to die for. (Message edited by rhymeswithrawk on December 07, 2007) |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 473 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 11:04 am: | |
If not Jumbo's then Sabb's. A real taste of Detroit. |
Stromberg2 Member Username: Stromberg2
Post Number: 57 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 12:33 pm: | |
Iv'e never been in the Temple, what's it like? Stromberg2 |
Mdoyle Member Username: Mdoyle
Post Number: 272 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 1:07 pm: | |
Well this turned out to be a helpful post. Ha. |
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo
Post Number: 659 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 1:43 pm: | |
Is that the same "Jumbo's" from back in the 70's? If so, that used to be a really rough place. |
Granmontrules Member Username: Granmontrules
Post Number: 266 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 5:55 pm: | |
The Bronx! Best damn burger in Michigan. |