In a few blog posts to come, I hope to broaden your restaurant horizons to include the Greater Detroit Area. There are some great destinations for fun dates, Sunday brunch and even fancy dinners.
Small Plates is where I'd like to take you first.
taken from their website: www.smallplates.com
Small Plates is the American take on Mediteranean Mezze or Spanish Tapas. They serve food that is meant to be shared with all the small white plates your heart desires. They are critically acclaimed by such publications as Bon Apetite, Hour Detroit magazine, and Wine Enthusiast, to name a few.
Matthew first took me there on a date, and then we've made the trip back several times with friends and family. Its the kind of place where cravings are born.
Small Plates is a charming hole in the wall, in the heart of the city, right across from the Detroit Opera House. This is neat because you could have dinner and walk across the road to see a show. But, be warned, because the place is so small, it fills fast and reservations on any night of the week is probably a good idea.
Also, they have been featured on Groupon for Detroit, where you can buy a meal for half price. They also have appetizer and drink specials for weeknights, so check their website for details before you go!
Here is a small sample of their offerings:
All of their salads are amazing. This one in particular is the Chop Chop Salad, which is a fresh green salad with Asian highlights such as a ginger vinaigrette dressing and fried wontons. It comes in two sizes and is so delicious!
These Veggie Spring Rolls are a must, we order them every time we go. They are crispy, fresh and served with a side of hoison, spicy mustard and plum sauces. Mmmmm!!
Small plates offers a variety of pizzas. This one is their pepperoni pizza, but there are several other interesting options such as BBQ chicken, Italian Sausage or Greek pizzas.
On our last visit we ordered these ribs. They were smokey, sweet and the meat fell right off the bone. Behind the ribs is our other must-have, the hand cut fries. These fries are amazing and come with their own housemade ketchup, which has a bit of a kick to it.
The dessert menu is also lovely and contains some chef's specials such as housemade cake and cheesecake. The creme brulee is also spectacular.
So if you want to go on a little adventure. Head across the border to downtown Detroit, where I know Small Plates will not disappoint.
Visit their website or facebook page for more information:
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