Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (buffetbuster)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:34:16 GMT

Detroit is only 4 1/2 hours for us, so it is a possibility we may join in also, if it works with our schedule. Like kaszeta, we are also fans of the Motor City!

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:21:54 GMT

Count me in as long as there's ample notice (45-60 days in advance).

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (RandiB)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:31:39 GMT

I wouldn't mind getting this ball rolling again. I will look into it.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Hepcat)

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:24:05 GMT

Davwud
That should read Lafayette AND American Coney Island. Not OR.

I agree. I'd visit Detroit just for the Coney Islands!

wheregreggeats.com
I have fond memories of Tunnel BBQ ... nice to be RE-minded.

I have fond memories of the Tunnel BBQ as well, but not of the ribs with which I've been disappointed every time.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (carolina bob)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:38:45 GMT

A Detroit food tour sounds good to me, but I don't think I'd be able to attend one before mid-to-late April. I'm moving back to Chicagoland at the end of March, and since 250-mile moves don't come cheap, every available buck will be going into the moving van fund for the next seven months.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (quijote)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:42:44 GMT

For me, it's looking like a fall trip to Detroit will be out of the picture, but I'm hoping to make a spring visit--particularly if I can tie it in with my anticipated car trip to Buffalo during spring break.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (cjucoder)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:12:06 GMT

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn is on my bucket list. I would love to make this a long weekend, take the ferry across the lake, meet up with roadfooders on whatever day that is, visit the museum another day, and just herp derp around exploring for a few days. Maybe next year something will come of this.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:03:11 GMT

quijote,
We seem to have a lack of leaders on this one. I'd be happy to do it, but I don't want to step on the toes of any local Detroiters who might be better qualified than me to set things up. When would we do this? We've already got the Chicago
tour set for September, and a Milwaukee tour in the works for October. What's the weather like in Detroit in November? Gotta be similar to Chicago and Milwaukee, right?

Maybe a Doodle Survey is in order. It helped in setting the Chicago date, and it looks like it's quickly narrowing things down for the Milwaukee date.

Those sandwiches look pretty darned good, although I wouldn't want to base a tour on an all sandwich menu.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (quijote)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:54:06 GMT

Is there a Detroit meet-and-greet in the works? I just took a look at this link, so I hope a Detroit tour would include a couple of these places:
http://www.freep.com/article/20120812/ENT08/308120086/Best-metro-Detroit-sandwiches-Restaurant-pros-pick-their-favorites?odyssey=mod%7Cdnmiss%7Cumbrella%7C2

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Gyp)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:50:15 GMT

I'm up for this if it happens in September. Any weekend after Labor Day works. I can take a few Contingent members in my car if anyone else is interested.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:42:14 GMT

Welcome to Roadfood urbanfoodie84, and thanks for your kind offer! I think August is off the table, but sometime later in the year, perhaps September/October could work. If you really want to make this happen, I think the first step is to float some potential dates and see who responds. Once you've settled on a date, pick a bunch of places you'd like the group to visit and get some feedback on that. Also, be willing to consider suggestions from other people in the group.

If you're serious about setting this up, I'd be glad to offer advice and assistance.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (urbanfoodie84)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:33:05 GMT

Hello,
I am new to this site:) I love love love food and love to eat. I am from Detroit and if anyone is still willing and wants to taste some Detroit greatness I am willing to assist in making this happen! Just let me know:)

Have a great day:)

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (kaszeta)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:33:12 GMT

Miller's has been a reliable burger stop for me since I first discovered it in 1993. Here's my review from last year's visit: http://offbeateats.org/20...millers-bar-revisited/

Anyone been to Mason's? (http://www.masonsbarandgrill.com/) I've gotten several offers from the owner there to come by and talk Detroit burgers, food and cars for hours, but haven't yet made it over there.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (buffetbuster)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:21:15 GMT

Since Detroit is such an easy drive from home, I have been keeping an eye on this thread to see if something came of it. I would be interested in taking part in a tour, if a local organized it.

Davwud-
Glad you got Miller's Bar and enjoyed it as much as you did. That is one terrific burger! I have a salesman who calls on me and he lives ten minutes from Miller's and doesn't like the place. Luckily, he is a better sales rep than burger critic.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Davwud)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:42:06 GMT

We stopped in Dearborn on the way back home to sample the famous burger at Miller's Bar. Let me tell you it's everything it promised. One of the best examples of the Classic American Cheeseburger I've had. Top 2 in the US that I'd have say.
http://www.millersbar.com/

DT

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (quijote)

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:21:41 GMT

I've been wanting to visit Detroit and do a tour there for quite a while now, but the plans never coalesce and time has become more scarce. If there's a meet-up in late August there's a slight chance I can go, but it's unlikely. Otherwise I'll probably have to wait until next summer.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:40:13 GMT

I'm gonna guess by the lack of responses, an August meet-up in Detroit isn't going to happen.

I need to submit an August availability schedule for work, no later than Sunday. I'll hold out hope until then, but after that, I'm out for next month. We can try again in September.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:10:59 GMT

kaszeta

Any roadfood recommendations for Iceland? ;)

Wear a sweater.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (kaszeta)

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:51:02 GMT

My August schedule sucks[1], but I don't want to get in the way of anyone else's meetup. If I can join y'all, I will.

[1] One week trip to Phoenix, and a two week trip to Iceland[2]
[2] Any roadfood recommendations for Iceland? ;)

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Davwud)

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:52:54 GMT

As much as I would love to I will have to pass.

DT

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:33:54 GMT

Okay, it's "do or die" time. Is anyone seriously interested in a Detroit meet-up anytime in the month of August? If so, we need to lock in a date so everyone can adjust their schedules accordingly. As stated earlier, we've got previous commitments the weekend of August 17-19. Other than that, the month is wide open. So, who's in?

If August doesn't work, what's the next best time to do this? slaveforpizzaandsushi, this was your notion; what do you think about when we should do this thing?

If we're shooting for an August date, I need to know in the next 48 hours so I can make myself available.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:37:13 GMT

I think they were on Main or Dempster, between Crawford and McCormick, north side of the street. That was the one with roof that looked like a handle.

And don't forget the little bucket filled with warm water, brought to the table after dining, along with a few towels so you could clean up after handling the chicken.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (chicagostyledog)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:40:39 GMT

Hey Buddy,
Back in the 50's, when we moved into Lincolnwood, Novack's Chicken in the Rough was on Lincoln Avenue, north of the police station. There was another Chicken in the Rough in Northbrook on the south side of Dundee Road, on the long gone golf course property. Great chicken, rolls, and containers of honey for dipping. Don't remember the Skokie location.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:19:51 GMT

Wabbit,
Haab's was not a chain itself. Chicken in the Rough was the franchise, with stores numbering in the hundreds at their peak (they're down to three locations now; two in the U.S. and one in Canada). Some of their restaurants went under that name, others simply franchised the recipes and listed them as such on their menus. There were several CitR spots on the west side of the state, in and around the Michigan City/New Buffalo area. There were even a few here in the Chicago area. The one in Skokie had a nifty architectural twist: The building was designed to look like the company's signature carry-out boxes, including the carrying handle resting on the roof!

As I'm sure you know, Haab's has a full menu, of which, CitR related items were only a small part. One of my favorite items at Haab's was their late summer gazpacho, made fresh and from scratch only during the height of home grown tomato season. Even that was a disappointment after they left the CitR group.

It gives me no pleasure to deliver this kind of bad news. We really enjoyed Haab's food, service, and ambiance. it was truly a shame when things went downhill. Don't feel too bad for them, though. I'm pretty sure the tourist buses still pull up, delivering scores of hungry out of towners ready to devour the once famous fried chicken.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Wabbit)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:00:05 GMT

Therbs I like how you think.. The fest will be in Ypsi , Depot town with a great classic car show in Aug. Roy's is another fond memory.. I understand they just re - opened Klucks!

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (therbs)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:59:25 GMT

I am living back inthee D, I cannot head this up but may join you. I know a number of places to go. Loui's Pizza in Hazel Park for Pizza and antipasto salad. Dragonmead brewery for great beer. Country Kitchen in Dearborn for the rockinist fatoush salad with chicken schwarma anywhere. Slows BBQ in Detriot. Roy's sqeeze in for a Big Squeeze with Cheese burger in Ypsi. right across the street from Roys is Bills rootbeer stand with killer coneys, looseburgers and home made root beer.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (therbs)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:31:33 GMT

If you do it the weekend of aug 16 you will have to deal with the MASSIVE influx of people here for the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Wabbit)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:14:15 GMT

Thanks for the info Buddy.. I lived in Ypsi from the time I was 2 til 19.. I had no idea they became a chain..

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (BuddyRoadhouse)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:23:08 GMT

Wabbit,
Haab's and their "Chicken in the Rough" were favorites of ours for a number years, but the last couple visits were very disappointing. They dropped their affiliation with the CitR franchise (even painting over the iconic golfing chicken mural http://chickenintherough.com/index.htm in the bar area) and are just making regular old fried chicken these days. Our food was okay, but not what it was when Haab's was associated with CitR. Where once I would have (and did) highly recommend it, I now would avoid Haab's in favor of other Ypsilanti options.

Buddy

Re:Anyone interested in Detroit, MI eat and greet (Wabbit)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:51:21 GMT

Kland01s , I watched that .. I thought it was quite good. I lived in the Ypsi-AA for 17 years. I will try to make the trip. The Detriot area has alot to offer.. as Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor does also. Afraid to go to Detroit .. Why?? anyone that is, is missing out on alot of good People and great food! Haabs in Ypsilanti (michigan Ave" ) Has been making great food for at least 60 yrs.. My grandparents like to enjoy a nice steak there..When they were dating .. then married. I really liked the Chicken in the rough as they called it.. walked over to Depot town along the Huron River to get Ice cream. The area was a great place to grow up and the food is top notch!