Detroit Foodie: From Pizza to Coneys to Crepes

After a 6-month hiatus from blogging I had two options for topics: human anatomy or the few restaurants I've been to in Detroit. Although I am probably better-equipped to discuss the former, I went with the latter for obvious reasons.

Detroit is known for many things: great sports teams, Motown, lawlessness, and I would argue that great restaurants is quickly climbing up the list thanks to restaurants like Slow's and Atlas. Rather than sing the praises of restaurants that you've probably already heard of, I want to dedicate this post to the obscure places. Places where you may at first be hesitant to park your car, but once you try the food that thought becomes irrelevant.

Pizza Supino

I will preface this post by saying that I never considered myself to be a fan of thin crust pizza until I tried theirs. Located in Eastern Market, Pizza Supino barely has the capacity to fit more than 20 dine-in customers and on most days it's standing room only. The best part? The unique toppings you can choose--from an egg to prosciutto. Prices range from $7-$17 depending on how fancy your pizza is. I recommend the Supino: black olives, roasted garlic, ricotta, chili oil, and mozzarella. It's mind-blowing.


Detroit One

You'll find a Coney Island just about on every corner in Detroit and every one makes the same claim: "Best Coney in Detroit". Thanks to the Class of 2015's never-ending appetite for coneys, I was able to try out more than I'd ever like to admit during orientation week. Detroit One sticks out in my mind more than the others and although my memory of their food may or may not be a bit skewed due to the festivities that preceded the meal, they had the best chili cheese fries I've ever had. They were so delicious that all conversation at our table ceased until after we were done eating. The fries were golden and crispy. Not to mention they were topped with just the right coney to cheese ratio. Just don't order the 50 wings even if it seems like a good idea at the time.


The Bronx

If you're in the mood to knock back a few and enjoy the non-stop hilarity provided by an elderly, but unbelievably sassy bartender, then the Bronx is for you. Be prepared to take your empties to the bar or you run the risk of being publicly called a lush. If you're looking to grab something to eat while you're there I recommend the Stoopid Sandwich or the egg sandwich with corned beef. Their portions are big enough to split--trust me. If you're like me and you have friends with attention issues, the Bronx has you covered: Donkey Kong and a Juke Box. I'm convinced the Juke Box is rigged to only play music the aforementioned bartender approves of because I've lost more than a few dollars trying to play anything and everything off of TLC's CrazySexyCool album. Did I mention you can get a hair cut here?

Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes

Get overwhelmed by options? You might want to check out their menu online before you go because they give you a plethora of options. Narrowing down from savory to sweet is just the beginning. I've always been biased towards savory breakfast foods and I was not disappointed by The "O". Filled with feta, kalamata olives, spinach, and Greek dressing, it spans the entire plate and is sure to leave you satisfied. My friends were equally impressed with their choices, most of them going with a sweet crepe. All of the crepes are $5-$9 and worth every penny.

Here's to being a foodie--
lc.