FEAT URE S // BRUNCH THIS PAGE: Brunch pastry selection from The Whitney (top) and homemade scones from Brooklyn Street Local. Sunday afternoons along with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. A former speak-easy, Cliff Bell’s has been meticulously restored to its lavish 1930s self. The Art Deco interior creates an experience that will transport you to another time entirely. A perennial crowd favorite, the HUDSON CAFE (Detroit) is well known for their large portions and inventive brunch options. Expect a bit of a wait if you come at a prime brunch-going time, but it’s well worth it. The restaurant is spacious and modern, but a fireplace lounge and coffee bar make it feel more intimate. Every Sunday after Mother’s Day, JOE MUER SEAFOOD (Detroit) serves up brunch with a side of a spectacular view of the Detroit River. Soak up the scene while sipping on one of their signature brunch cocktails — a Crabby Mary garnished with, yes, a crab, or try The Black Orchid, a vodka and cranberry drink taken up a notch. A nice bonus, too, if you don’t have time to wait for a table — they accept reservations. Tucked inside the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is 24 GRILLE (Detroit), an upscale restaurant that combines luxury, hotel-level service with good food. The Sunday brunch is prix fixe and includes all your favorites — a carving station, bottomless mimosas, and build-your-own omelets. THE FOUNTAIN BISTRO (Detroit) is located right in the heart of downtown and offers up ample patio seating and great views of Campus Martius Park. Bacon, peanut but-ter, and banana pancakes are sure to pique your interest along with classics like steak scrambles and waffles. The choices, like the location, are anything but ordinary. If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, the DETROIT INSTITUTE OF BAGELS (Detroit) offers up some of the city’s best bagels. Make sure to try one of their bagel sandwiches. Or, if you’re in Ferndale, try New York Bagel Baking Co. As their name suggests, they make a true New York style-bagel — crusty on the outside and chewy and soft on the inside. For those who prefer brunching with crisp white linen tablecloths, MARAIS (Grosse Pointe) is your new Sunday treat. As soon as you sit down, a complimentary three-tier pas-try stand filled with house-made French pas-tries is placed on the table. The prix fixe menu 68 METROPOLITAN DETROIT DINING GUIDE 2015
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