  Qdaddy77 Member Username: Qdaddy77 Post Number: 129 Registered: 05-2007 |
ok...so tomorrow night my wife and I are going out to celebrate our Anniversary (5). When we head downtown for dinner our usual M.O. is to head down to the Wintergarden and eat at Andiamo's, then head up to Coach for an after dinner drink with a view. today she said, "I want to try someplace new." We have done the Whitney, Seldom Blues, Sweet Georgia Browns... Does anyone have any good suggestions for downtown were we can get dressed up and have a great dinner? we lean more toward seafood since neither of us like Steak...so great fish is a big plus.... thanks in advance! Q, | ||
Jcole Member Username: Jcole Post Number: 2055 Registered: 04-2005 |
I ate at Iridescence for my birthday and it was fabulous. They have a menu that's got some nice 'island' flavors. The view over the river and bridge is very nice, too. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 983 Registered: 12-2003 |
Mosaic, in Greektown. Top notch. Opus One is nice too, but I haven't been there in quite a while. | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 1203 Registered: 01-2006 |
Opus One. You will not be disappointed. Congrats on the anniversary too! | ||
Qdaddy77 Member Username: Qdaddy77 Post Number: 130 Registered: 05-2007 |
someone here at work told me Mosaic too... I was worried it wouldnt be as upscale and we would want, or do they not get much of the casino crowd? | ||
Saintme Member Username: Saintme Post Number: 154 Registered: 08-2006 |
I'll second Mosaic, and while I haven't been to Iridescence, I've only heard good things about it and can't wait to try it. | ||
Qdaddy77 Member Username: Qdaddy77 Post Number: 131 Registered: 05-2007 |
jcole, what was the Menu$ like at Iridescence? I liked their menu but they didnt list prices... | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 11842 Registered: 10-2003 |
5th anniversary (traditional) is wood. Pick a restaurant that has aheavy wood interior or somehow has a theme that has wood in it. Maybe start early at the Woodhouse spa, a pre dinner drink at They Say (nice place) on Woodbridge then go to a restaurant where the theme fits as well. May be silly but she may enjoy the thought of incorporating the 5th anniversary gift even if it is in name only. | ||
Jcole Member Username: Jcole Post Number: 2059 Registered: 04-2005 |
It's been a few months, and I was comped for my birthday, but if I remember correctly, the entire dinner came to around $120. Seem's like the entree's were in the thirties to forties. We had soups, salads, entrees, desserts and soft beverages. I had the Seafood Bounty and my husband had the Seafood Pasta, and they were both wonderful. At the time they had an onion soup that had a great curry flavor, with coconut milk on the side, and a grapefruit, pecan, blue cheese and arugula salad that was out of this world. The executive chef is a guy named Hightower, and he came out and spoke to us, and was very personable. He used to run on of the Hilton at Waikiki dining rooms. | ||
Jcole Member Username: Jcole Post Number: 2060 Registered: 04-2005 |
That was supposed to be 'He used to run one of the Hilton Waikiki's dining rooms' not on them | ||
Flyingj Member Username: Flyingj Post Number: 239 Registered: 08-2006 |
What year did the Roostertail go from restaurant to private events? | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 4902 Registered: 02-2004 |
Atlas Global Bistro. Fablious. | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 176 Registered: 05-2006 |
I second the vote for Atlas Global Bistro. Excellent food and great service. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 1599 Registered: 01-2005 |
Look no further...seriously. Cuisine in New Center, 670 Lothrop behind the Fisher (North). http://www.cuisinedetroit.com/  | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 4903 Registered: 02-2004 |
Oooh Cuisine is also very very good. Atlas or Cuisine. | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1509 Registered: 10-2003 |
cuisine also has wine tasting on their patio on fridays. mrs. rsa and i tried it out last week and had a great time. it's only $15 and includes hor'deourves. | ||
Qdaddy77 Member Username: Qdaddy77 Post Number: 132 Registered: 05-2007 |
what time is the wine tasting? might be a good way to start off the night... we have also done Atlas....sorry to have not included it above...but it is so "choice" as Ferris would say... | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1510 Registered: 10-2003 |
it's from 5p-7p. you can arrive at any time. every week is a different theme. last week was french wines. you get about four "glasses" (more than a taste, but less than a half glass). | ||
Qdaddy77 Member Username: Qdaddy77 Post Number: 133 Registered: 05-2007 |
do you have to reserve for the wine tasting? | ||
Detroiterbychoice Member Username: Detroiterbychoice Post Number: 36 Registered: 04-2008 |
Ive had horrible service at atlas the last 2 times Ive been there. from a rather large woman with curly hair. Took like 3 hours for breakfast. The food is good though. What about rattlesnake club? Havent been there in awhile.... | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1511 Registered: 10-2003 |
no reservations needed. | ||
Qdaddy77 Member Username: Qdaddy77 Post Number: 134 Registered: 05-2007 |
awesome....I cant go wrong with a recommendation from a guy named Quinn....and RSA's wine tasting confirmed it...Cuisine it is. then if she wants to hit the top of coach after, the city is hers! thanks guys! Q. | ||
Eriedearie Member Username: Eriedearie Post Number: 2059 Registered: 08-2007 |
Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. Qdaddy77. Enjoy your night out on the town!  | ||
Dtales Member Username: Dtales Post Number: 16 Registered: 02-2008 |
I second (or 8th or whatever) Quinn--Cuisine is the best restaurant within city limits. Tribute is the best in the 'burbs (yes, better than the Lark). |
