chartreuse on kirby near the dia is a delight even on the coldest day of the polar vortex!  the leek and garlic butter for the warm bread was yummy followed by the ying yang beans and fingerling potatoes. not pictured here is the lobster dish which was fantastic. such an intelligent mix of flavors in each unique dish. madagascar vanilla pudding with basil syrup, blueberry, bourbon chantilly, rosemary cookie for desert. not sharing.

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rainy day in detroit calls for the city’s best udon at ima

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ottava via in corktown is a great place to dine in detroit for special Italian meal. we enjoyed the truffle butter pasta with tender chicken. y u m. other delicious treats included the lobster bisque which was simply the best that I have had in a while. you can customize a Charcuterie board and we did. our selections included the di parma, coppa, percorino toscana, and the parmigiano reggiano with the chef’s selection of mustards, pickles, jams, and nuts. also starting with the garlic shrimp shareable plate was a smart choice. fantastic service and lovely atmosphere made this long over due little saturday very special. will defineatly return to ottava via… perhaps next week with work friends 😉

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definately while the weather is warm stop in to this spot in detroit’s capital square. felt like we were somewhere far away. tourists in our own home town.

the elderberry and honey iced tea was lovely as was the heirloom salsa. could eat that straight up like gazpacho. the quesadillas were great.  t

he bistro chairs reminded us of france. yet, the french position theirs for optimal people watching of course.

sat in the park on the lawn chairs for a bit and visited the bird’s and bee boutique.

what a lovely way to spend a little saturday in detroit.

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early on a little saturday we gathered with a small group organized by the sunrise club of detroit. we met in a park just east of the entrance to belle isle

common place everyday occurances become spectacular in the right setting

serene river

misty air

peaceful music

drifter coffee & kind bars

a sunrise is such a wonderful promise

don’t you agree?

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so it has been a little bit since we last posted. lots of good things happening that have distracted us from our little saturdays in detroit adventures. yet super happy to share our experience at my favorite detroit restaurant. hands down seldon standard is the best! always consistent in quality, taste, presentation, and overall experience. last summer around this time was when i tried this dish that had me waiting for sweet corn season to come around again. this season the dish has a new name and a fantastic twist and still amazing. hurry to try it because the menu changes according to what is freshly in season. pockets of sweet corn in house made pasta and the most delicious combination of flavors. not pictured above so close your eyes and imagine.

what is pictured above is the pasta with fresh sweet peas which was on the menu a couple week ago was also outstanding. the locally sourced garden vegtables make a huge impact. the chicken sugo is a returning favorite. this one will have you planning a return trip.

the flat bread arrives at your table hot out of the oven and puffed full of steam and ironically not flat 😉 love it and the scrumptious cheese and more that accompany this treat. take notice of the perfectly selected vesel chosen to contain each dish. the bowl for the green salad is great.

i noticed this desert on instagram and have been wanting to try it. glad that we ordered it tonight to split. so light and decadent at the same time. the small wooden plate was so well suited to this desert. everything about each dish is genius. the complete aesthetic is appreciated. kudos to the chef and his entire staff. bravo, we are fans!!!

gather on a little saturday for garden fresh food like the soup that was so earthy and full of spring tastes. the white fish with the rye seeds and greens had such a great combination of unexpected tastes. we also shared a mushroom dish that had the morels that i love. oh and the home made bread, home made butter, and home made apple butter with a sweet and smokey taste and did i say home made? gather around one of the long tables with those you love and share a meal seated with strangers near by that might become friends or not. the owners Lea & Kyle (taking the liberty to guess at the spelling of their names) will soon be celebrating one year in business. wishing them much success. although with what they are serving up, it isn’t luck that they will need, but rather more space for more folks to gather

you will find this hip gathering place in the eastern market district of the best foodie city ~ detroit

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west village, detroit

what a delightful evening in west village! there are many signature tastes to try. so glad i tried that fried chicken that was highly recommended by my favorite vegetarian. the potato and leek soup was exceptional.

check out the painted ceiling and the view of agnes street. if you didn’t know, west village is the place to be, live, and eat. red hook and vegan soul are next door on our short list for future little saturdays.

oh, and those almond cakes…. all the yums

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lobster udon + sac sac + great conversation + laughs with my girls = ❤

we sat in the new addition and loved the open space. the staff and owner are super friendly and it feels like coming home.

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pie sci in midtown for a unique pizza pie. the table next to us had the pickle pie. we are going to try that next time. love the theme and the glass beaker and test tube lined wall. want a little STEAM with your pizza pie?

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