3354 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, MI, 48072

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: In the space where Passage to India was a presence for many years, a new Indian restaurant has sprung up, with a completely renovated decor and windows that open to the street rather than the previous buttoned-up look.

155 S. Bates, Birmingham, MI, 48009

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Birmingham's latest to take advantage of the bistro liquor license (65 seats) is chic and understated in one simple room with big windows open to the Birmingham street scene. Chef Jake Abraham is in the open kitchen ... more

19416 Livernois, Detroit, MI, 48221

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Soft colors and a warm welcome have transformed a former insurance office into an appealing cafe, serving a menu of sandwiches, salads and such entrees as grilled shrimp, blackened catfish, New York strip steak and baby back ribs.

411 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI, 48067

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Moti Mahal is back in Royal Oak in a new location, not far from the original spot on Main Street that Tom's Oyster Bar took over. Chef Abdul Ullah and his son Joe wanted to come back, and when space opened up on Washington ... more

17410 E. Warren, Detroit, MI, 48224

Molly Abraham: As the name indicates, this is a family enterprise, with the five Hattaway sisters collaborating on a cheerful soul food restaurant using the recipes from their mother's Alabama kitchen. Fried chicken, short ribs, pork chops and catfish are served ... more