Free Press Restaurant Classic voting of the year is now open
Last week, metro Detroit diners from city to suburb submitted hundreds of nominations for the 2023 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Restaurant of the Year Classic, a readers’ choice publication.
Free Press editors sifted through your nominations to learn about long-standing institutions that have been serving their communities for a decade or more. We’ve read stories about a deli that’s been making quality sandwiches for 65 years, a century-old Coney Island that’s become home to so many, and a heroic establishment that’s entered as a last-minute wedding venue for a married couple after a tragedy. ruined their big day.
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We’ve read your stories about the eateries that have shaped your food memories, and they prove that you, Metro Detroit diners, are ready to name this year’s Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealer Restaurant Classic of the Year. . But the work is not over.
Our editors have narrowed your nominations down to three contenders, and there can only be one winner. Starting today, January 24th, vote for the 2023 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Restaurant Classic. You have until 23:59 on Friday, January 27 to choose your favorite restaurant. The winning restaurant will be announced on February 21.
Learn more about the top three award-winning restaurants.
Ardiana restaurant
Known for its service excellence as much as its Mediterranean-flavored dishes, Ardiana is an unexpected favorite. Located in Novi, this casual restaurant has been serving fresh seafood and delicious pasta along with homemade breads and pastries for more than a decade. According to regular diners, the owner of the restaurant that inspired the name is known to support the Novi Community School District, Police Department and Fire Department and offers special discounts for the greater community.
41602 W 10 Mile Road, Novi. 248-349-2470
My Gene Lau
This Nu-Asia restaurant has been serving the Troy community since 1969. A restaurant owned and operated by the third generation of the Chin family, Mon Jin Lau is known to treat everyone who dines like family. In addition to spicy rice noodles and fresh sweet sashimi, the restaurant celebrates the restaurant’s commitment to supporting Oakland County’s Asian American community.
1515 E. Maple Road, Troy. 248-689-2332; monjinlau.com
Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro
Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro has become a Birmingham staple for great home-style dining. Metro Detroit diners appreciate the restaurant’s family atmosphere, solid wine menu, and charming surroundings. From home-cooked pastas to rich steaks.
155 South Bates Street, Birmingham. 248-731-7066; tallulahwine.com