122 W. Main St., Northville, MI, 48167

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: When the wine shop Wine Sync added a small kitchen so that food could become part of its offerings, chef Jeff Condit was hired to create its interesting tapas menu. Such dishes as smoked salmon and chevre on crostini ... more

18 S. Main St., Village Of Clarkston, MI, 48346

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Wood-smoked meats and wood-fired pizzas are the dual theme at Clarkston's newest eatery, a remake of the previous Clarkston Cafe in a circa-1928 red brick building. Proprietor Curt Catallo retained the talented young ... more

7056 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit, MI, 48209

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Anyone looking for inexpensive, well-prepared Mexican fare should appreciate this spot where portions are large and the staff friendly. Tables are uncovered, napkins paper, but the tacos, tortas, burritos and chile ... more

5827 W. Vernor, Detroit, MI, 48209

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Tucked in among the taquerias and tamale shops of southwest Detroit is a mideastern spot bringing a new cuisine to the mostly hispanic neighborhood. It offers a pared-down menu of such dishes as shish kabob, shish ... more