Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1930 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.246.4.29
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 3:09 am: | |
Tonight I had dinner at Twingo with some friends. It just re-opened and I highly recomment it. The food was delicious (although it was not really hot when they served it)...the appetizers were amazing- we all loved the mussels and the chicken confit. You can also bring your own wine. Overall great food...give it a try...you will enjoy it! |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 587 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 3:35 am: | |
More info, More info....where's the Twingo???? |
Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 5324 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.42.168.211
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 3:40 am: | |
I understand that Sharon McPhail is the new hostess there... |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 521 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 69.14.76.187
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 3:51 am: | |
I want to hear a "Slows" review of this place. (Message edited by sharmaal on January 08, 2006) |
Steelworker Member Username: Steelworker
Post Number: 530 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 70.236.184.125
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 4:46 am: | |
WTF you dont know where twingos is????? CASS corridor near WSU. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1932 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.246.4.29
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 11:56 am: | |
Itsjeff- Yes she is Itsjeff and she was waiting for you to come so she could throw flower petals at your feet upon arrival |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 589 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 12:00 pm: | |
Heck no...I never heard of it til now. I am always willing to try newe things however. I am training my wife to the wide array of restaurants that we have here in Detroit. She is fairly new to the area and seems like when we hit a place she likes...it ends up in heavy rotation with us. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1933 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.246.4.29
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 12:12 pm: | |
Broken - Twingos is very good. They just opened again. My personal favs are Slows and Small Plates also. |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 595 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 12:51 pm: | |
Great choices, i might add. Slows is great. Very good atmosphere and close to my new home. |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 3628 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.228
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 5:52 pm: | |
TWINGO TWINGO little bat! how I wonder where you at. |
Patrick Member Username: Patrick
Post Number: 3180 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.79.164.64
| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 6:48 pm: | |
Danny, the poet |
Mbr Member Username: Mbr
Post Number: 17 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.246.43.231
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:35 am: | |
I ate there on Friday evening and had the best meal of food I have had in 12 months. They don't have a liquor license yet but you are allowed to bring in your own beer and wine for the time being. We brought in our own beer and they kept it in the refrigerator for us, very classy. It was my first time there and I must say this place deserves to do well. |
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 626 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 1:23 pm: | |
Stupidest Idea ever: Opening a restaurant without a liquor license. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1938 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 1:26 pm: | |
I like bringing in my own wine. Cheaper that way plus I can have what I like. |
Ghetto_butterfly
Member Username: Ghetto_butterfly
Post Number: 581 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 12.47.84.53
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 1:28 pm: | |
I really liked the decor of the old Twingo, I hope that didn't change too much. What kind of food do they serve, still French? In which case I sure hope that the quality has improved because the old Twingo's idea of French food was laughable. I went there several times in the past and was disappointed every time and eventually didn't want to go there at all anymore. I'll give the new Twingo a try though, what's on their menu? |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 737 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:23 pm: | |
Is there anything vegetarian? liguor license is in the works already i would assume? |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 8016 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.228.193.45
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:25 pm: | |
Bringing wine to a restaurant is great as long as the corkage fee isn't too steep. |
Manrooter Member Username: Manrooter
Post Number: 376 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:42 pm: | |
You'll find my corkage very reasonable. |
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 1276 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.250.205.35
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:49 pm: | |
"Stupidest Idea ever: Opening a restaurant without a liquor license." Well, you know, some people actually go to restaurants for the food, although you'd never know it from reading this forum. |
Chub Member Username: Chub
Post Number: 277 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.77.90
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:55 pm: | |
Drinking is soooo... over-rated. |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 8022 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.228.193.45
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:57 pm: | |
Oh Manrooter! I'm sure any corkage is reasonable for you. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1260 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:57 pm: | |
quote:Stupidest Idea ever: Opening a restaurant without a liquor license.
Clearly you have never been to Southern Fires...Can't even drive down the street on a Sunday afternoon. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6363 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:59 pm: | |
Southern Fires - Can't buy a beer there but you can hear your arteries clog while you eat. I love that place. |
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies
Post Number: 1524 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.234
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:09 pm: | |
quote:"Stupidest Idea ever: Opening a restaurant without a liquor license."
I'm sure someone told that to Ray Krock when he bought the McDonald brothers single roadside stand. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1940 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:12 pm: | |
Drinking Over Rated??? I would never have sex w/o it! |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 631 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:15 pm: | |
quote:Drinking Over Rated??? I would never have sex w/o it!
This is probably the funniest creepy thing you've ever said ILD.
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Blondy Member Username: Blondy
Post Number: 917 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.212.173.138
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:26 pm: | |
Yes, they have vegetarian entrees and lunches. I had the BEST SOUP ever there on NYE, a potato and roasted garlic, YUM. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1941 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.246.4.29
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:56 pm: | |
Thanks Susanarosa - I was "mostly" (uh yeah mostly) kidding hahaha |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 788 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.110
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:58 pm: | |
ilovedetroit, So ya wanna go out drinking together sometime? ;) |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1943 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.246.4.29
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 4:32 pm: | |
Crew - Hmmmmmm stats, pic? Oooops wrong web site. |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 789 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.110
| Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 5:05 pm: | |
lol, you naughty boi |
Mrfrench Member Username: Mrfrench
Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 69.136.137.93
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 1:58 pm: | |
any news on the booze permit yet? |
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 1280 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.250.205.35
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 2:15 pm: | |
When I went there last night John Lopez said next week, maybe the week after. Oh, and it was great. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1272 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 3:53 pm: | |
Name dropper... |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 530 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.1.1.154
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 4:32 pm: | |
Welcome Mr. French! |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1277 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 4:49 pm: | |
Sebastion Cabot?
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Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 1286 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.250.205.35
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 5:54 pm: | |
quote:Name dropper...
I prefer "star fucker." |
Bindetroit Member Username: Bindetroit
Post Number: 1245 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.215.79.21
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 6:48 pm: | |
According to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, no license = no liquor. Corkage fee? Well, read the following from the MLCC's "Q & A": Q. Can I bring my own bottle of wine to a restaurant and just be charged a "corkage fee" for serving? A. No. All alcohol served at an on-premises licensed establishment must be purchased from that establishment. If the establishment does not hold a license, MCL 436.1913 clearly states that those establishments may not allow consumption of alcohol on the premises. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1951 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 7:05 pm: | |
Bin = Are you Carrie Nation's grandson? |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 433 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.227.199
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 11:24 pm: | |
BinD- Thanks for posting that; I've always wondered why there aren't more BYOB eateries in MI. It's too bad. I love bringing my own libations, cheaper and much more satisfying. |
Bindetroit Member Username: Bindetroit
Post Number: 1246 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.215.79.21
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 12:53 pm: | |
ild - I didn't make the rule. The beer and wine lobby (one of he most powerful in Lansing) gets the MLCC to do its bidding. If you don't like it, get a few million $$$ together and go talk with your representatives. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1954 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 1:35 pm: | |
I was only joking Mr Serious. |
Eric Member Username: Eric
Post Number: 283 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 35.11.158.84
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 1:36 pm: | |
quote:Granholm signs bill allowing diners to take home unfinished wine Friday, May 20, 2005 ASSOCIATED PRESS LANSING -- Wine lovers out for a meal can recork their unfinished bottles and take them home under legislation signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm this week. The law, which has immediate effect, is a victory for the restaurant industry and consumers, supporters say. The legislation could encourage people to buy more expensive, higher-quality wine because they can take the unfinished portion home. Some supporters say the law could cut down on drunken driving because diners will not be as likely to drink a whole bottle during their meal. The legislation requires diners to order a meal with the bottle if they plan to take wine home. They will not be allowed to carry out extra unopened bottles of wine. Restaurants will be required to recork the bottle so that the top of the cork was even with the lip of the bottle. Granholm signed the legislation Thursday.
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Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz
Post Number: 43 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 68.2.191.57
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 1:58 pm: | |
I tested that recork law recently. The waiter jammed the cork back in the bottle as far as it would go then cut it off flush with the bottle so you can't reopen it in the car. That I had a corkscrew in my pocket didn't seem to matter. j/k |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 1955 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 2:00 pm: | |
Is that a corkscrew in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? |