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Chef Takashi Yagihashi will be part of Savor Detroit dinner series at the Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield in October.
(Melody Baetens / The Detroit News)
Grand opening at null Cafe & Taphouse: In the works for decades, the bar
is at the 70,000-square-foot Jolly Pumpkin brewing facility. The name null
stands for Northern United Liquid Libations. 7 p.m. Fri. 2319 Bishop Circle
East, Dexter. (734) 426-4962 or www.nullcafe.com.
Chili Cook-Off at Dakota Inn Rathskeller: For more than a quarter century,
this long-standing German bar and restaurant has hosted this chili
competition that features more than 20 teams. 1-8 p.m. Sat. Live music from
Tommy Schober and the Sounds of Sorgenbrecher, 3-8 p.m. Proceeds
benefit Karmanos Cancer Institute. 17324 John R, Detroit. (313) 867-9722.
Farm to Table Block Party Food Fest at Community House: Tasting
event featuring chefs from area restaurants, Michigan vendors, local
breweries, kids activities and more. 4-8 p.m. Sat. $25 (includes one drink
ticket), $10 children. 380 S. Bates, Birmingham. (248) 644-5832.
Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Wine and Food Dinner at Hard Knock Grill:
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Chef Candy of Hard Knock Grill fixes a six-course meal paired with wines
from Grass Lake’s Lone Oak Vineyard Estate. Enjoy Parmesan-crusted
whitefish, grilled prime rib kabob, chicken Ramona, chicken bruschetta,
maple-glazed salmon and creme brulee with bananas. 6 p.m. Sun. $35.
3705 Ann Arbor, Jackson. (517) 962-5415.
Yalla Eat Culinary Walking Tour in Dearborn: This guided walking tour
hits markets, bakeries and specialty food stores along Warren Avenue in
east Dearborn. Tours are two and a half hours, and tickets must be
purchased in advance, 10 a.m. Sept. 13, 20 and 27 and 1 p.m. Sept. 16, 23
and 30. $20, $15 for Arab American National Museum members. Tours start
and finish at Super Greenland Market, 12715 W. Warren, Dearborn. (313)
582-2266 or www.arabamericanmuseum.org/yallaeat.
Brew, Brats and Bands at Cady-Boyer Barn in Preservation Park:
Tickets include seven drink tickets each good for a four-ounce beer sample,
brats with toppings, keepsake beer tasting mug and music by cover bands
the Dale Hicks Band and All Direction. 6-9 p.m. Sat. $25 in advance, $30
after Sun., $10 designated driver. 500 N. Ridge, Canton. (734) 394-5314.
Bacon Bash at Royal Oak Farmers Market: Tickets include unlimited
sampling of bacon dishes from participating restaurants and one drink. VIP
tickets include three drinks and entry an hour early. 8-11 p.m. Sat. $40, $60
VIP. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. www.thesocialconnection.com/thebiggrillbaconbash.
Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Jason Vincent at Forest Grill: Chicago’s
chef Vincent, along with Forest Grill chefs Brian Polcyn and Nick Janutol, will
prepare a five-course feast with wine parings. Vincent was named by Food
& Wine as one of the Best New Chefs last year, and he is a James Beard
Foundation semi-finalist for Best Chef, Great Lakes. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 16. $125
(includes wine, tax and tip). 735 Forest, Birmingham. (248) 258-9400.
Motor City Brew Tours Brewery Bus Tour starting in Royal Oak: Ticket
includes transportation to three Warren breweries (Dragonmead, Kuhnhenn
and Falling Down Beer Co.), plus beer samples, brewery tours, lunch and
snacks. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20. $55. Pick-up at 514 S. Lafayette, Royal
Oak. (248) 850-2563.
Detroit Lions Breakfast Buffet at TAP at MGM Grand Detroit: Before
each Lions home game, get down on a buffet that has all the breakfast
fixings, including an omelet station, French toast, bacon and more. 7-11 a.m.
Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and 19, Nov. 19 and Dec. 7 and 14. $18, $10 children. 1777
Third, Detroit. (313) 465-1234.
Run for the Roses Benefit Dinner at Lochmoor Club: Tickets include
dinner (pasta, meat entree, salad), open bar and entertainment. Proceeds
benefit Tigerlily Cat Rescue and Loveabull Paws Rescue. 6:30-11 p.m. Sept.
26. $75. 1018 Sunningdale, Grosse Pointe Woods. (586) 778-3897.
Savor Detroit at Great Lakes Culinary Center: Each night, two acclaimed
chefs will team up for a four-course meal with wine pairings. The dinners are
preceded by a cocktail hour with appetizers and drinks made by bartenders
from the Sugar House. Chefs include James Rigato from the Root
Restaurant & Bar, Benjamin Meyer from Iridescence, Garrett Lipar of Torino,
Reva Constantine of Great Lakes Culinary Center and Takashi Yagihashi of
Slurping Turtle. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 6-10. $125, $1,150 for table for 10. 24101 W.
Nine Mile, Southfield. savordetroit.com.
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Wine Tour: Package includes travel to Chateau Aeronautique Winery, Lone
Oak Vineyard Estate and Sandhill Crane Vineyards, starting from Fieldstone
Winery. Travel, tours, tastings, lunch and snacks are included in ticket price.
9:30 a.m. Oct. 11. $60. Reserve by Sept. 26. 223 S. Main, Rochester. (248)
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Baconfest Michigan at Royal Oak Farmers Market: More than 1500
bacon-lovers attended last year, and this year is expected to be just as
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popular. Participating restaurants, food trucks and guest chefs are to be
announced. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 17. $75. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak.
www.baconfestmichigan.com.
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