what an unexpected surprise in a most unassuming location. the signs say florist and coney island. yet, what you will find will renew your faith in the culinary skills of the 313.
salt and pepper prawns… yes you can eat the heads and everything. who knew, right? the papaya salad had just the right amount of heat. mere words cannot do the pork belly and rice dish justice. make sure to visit this foodie prime destination and have a taste for your self!
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takoi in cork town does not disappoint. every bite was exquisite. such unique and exciting tastes. we sat at the community table and shared some incredible food tonight at takoi, formally known as katoi. the restaurant began as a food truck and has recovered from an arson fire nearly a year ago. kudos to chef Brad Greenhill and his team. not only is the food amazing, the entire aesthetic is an experience in itself. our server mike was the best with great recommendations and the staff worked as an agile unit; keeping us well hydrated and fed with family style samplings promptly arriving . little saturdays are my favorite day of the week. can’t wait to try a new venue next week.
tasteful + pretty + cool = repeats for sure.
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little saturday in midtown detroit: cass cafe. how obvious is it that i love shrimp? these three cajun shrimp were the just the right kind of spicy for my taste. enjoyed the cole slaw and sweet potato too. it was bitter cold in the city today. in fact, we waited in our cars until 6:00pm because that is when we could park in front of the university tower on cass avenue according to the sign.
the lentil soup was the perfect thing to start with. a mighty leaf tea assortment was brought to the table along with lemon and honey. megs & i both picked the vanilla bean tea.
if you go to the cass cafe, check out the women’s restroom. there is a mighty massive latch for the stall door. there was something incredibly satisfying about the proportion. the atmosphere was full of contradictions. Graffiti plus the smell of cleaning products filled the senses.
the service was great and we liked the local art on the walls. look up on your way out to see the cool large mural.
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it’s 50 degrees in detroit on this extension of a little saturday and we were in midtown for tacos at alley (no cat) taco. one of us who will remain anonymous always thought this eatery was “alley cat taco”. there are laser cats on the walls though. we parked across the street from wills and walked over. the walkability of this part of midtown is lovely on such a warm january evening. unusually warm for the midwest actually but welcomed as a promise of the far off spring.
the burrito bowl and nachos were super! if you haven’t been to alley taco, we suggest that you try it. they enjoy a busy carry out scene but dining in was fun and the music was chill. ❤
little saturdays in detroit 