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Detroit Dining

Finally! My hometown!

Red Coat Tavern in Royal Oak and Millers Bar in Dearborn, both have fantastic burgers

Lafayette Coney Island

Genie's Wienies, formerly of Hamtramck, now of Fraser Curry powder and cinnamon in their hot dog chili sauce make it the clear winner

Fly Trap in Ferndale, featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

Buddy's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Detroit

The Bomber Restaurant in Ypsilanti

Dagwood's Deli and Catering in Farmington Hills

For fine dining, Wolfgang Puck's restaurant in MGM Grand and Steve and Rocky's in Farmington Hills are both fantastic.

noxturne at 12:12AM on 10/05/08

In Videos: Cooking Show for Guys Who Want to Get Lucky

You mean I could get "output" from a woman with food?

Honestly, in defense of ladies, if she likes you, you could serve hot dogs and popcorn and she'd be happy cause she's with you. At least this show is insisting that you attempt to be romantic by cooking for a woman instead of getting her a happy meal. Even though they do come with apple dippers.

noxturne at 11:00PM on 09/17/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

I put cooked maple bacon and raw shallots on my pizza. If I can afford them, portobello mushrooms. And lots of odd cheeses, whatever I can scrape up. I'm quite partial to Great Midwest Morel and Leek monterery Jack cheese, parmesan and asiago.

noxturne at 10:51PM on 09/17/08

Happy Birthday, Instant Ramen

These days I steam cook veggies in the microwave, chop up some fresh onion and add them to the ramen. Delicious!

noxturne at 9:29AM on 08/26/08

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Combos

Dried up pizza. Even after microwaving it with a wet paper towel, it was... shall we say chewy?

Those combos are awesomely delicious, by the way.

noxturne at 11:12PM on 07/01/08

Duff and Flaming Moes: They're Real!

I have had both of them. They taste terrible, but they look really cool. I bought mine at comic shops.

noxturne at 9:13PM on 06/27/08

Soft-shell Crab

My girlfriend kept trying to get me to eat crab. I tried it, did not see the big deal. Then I got a deep fried soft shell crab. For those of you who haven't tried it, it's heaven. I could eat them every day.

noxturne at 1:37AM on 06/10/08

Responses to Comments by noxturne

Detroit Dining

Oops forgot the Dirty dog in grosse pointe also for jazz, and "small plates"
Gourmet szchezuan on Telegraph in I think Bloomfield hills, may be farmington hills though around Maple Rd. I know you said no asian, but I want to challenge ny's asian...nothing could be better than this place...is even better than the chinese i had in london...
anyway, Happy hunting!

dmack1 at 11:08AM on 10/12/08

Detroit Dining

Zingermans in Ann Arbor
O'Mara's in Berkley
Red Saloon hamburgers in Southfield
Baker's keyboard Lounge for jazz and soul food

dmack1 at 11:01AM on 10/12/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

Pepperoni pizza sucks? What can i say... you are are crazy. Seek help. I appreciate the devil's advocacy – the iconoclasm, but... seek help. I'm serious.

artybastard at 10:20PM on 10/01/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

ham and sauerkraut. Yep.

lindaf at 3:08PM on 10/01/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

Phew! Lotsa posts. I'm afraid I've never been particularly fond of pepperoni...I don't hate it, but I wouldn't choose it. Go-to favorite? A combo of cheeses, including provolone and Cheddar with caramelized onions. I have had a fabulous Thai pizza, and by that I mean traditional in form (shape, size of crust, laying down of toppings, etc.) but Thai in flavors (chicken, purple basil, a bit of peanutty flavor, coconutty flavor, a base sauce that'll blow the top of your head off). That was fabulous...could only eat about a slice and a half but for that many bites, it was intoxicating.

expat39520 at 12:55PM on 10/01/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

Whenever I try a new pizza place, I always order "The house special" because I want to see that place's idea of what the ideal pie is.

It is never a plain cheese or pepperoni pie, in my experience.

I almost never order sausage, because I love it and most places use crap.

My favorite place serves a pie with tons of ingredients and I savor every bite for the depth of flavors.

Mistertut at 9:06AM on 10/01/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

The Bayou Beast at Two Boots: BBQ shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage & jalapenos.

gamma1099 at 12:18PM on 09/30/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

try leftover pizza. i have been making this for years. whatever your favorite pizza. scrape the toppings off, heat, and add to 3 beaten eggs. add cheese on top. the best omelette ever. enjoy

bigjbrim at 8:37AM on 09/30/08

nobodyleaveshungry at 9:07AM on 09/29/08

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

I am from Buffalo, NY - so thanks Machineman! I can only shake my head in bafflement at what the rest of the country puts on their pizza. Indian style? Demi-glaze? Tuna? Really, people? Come to Buffalo and get a good old cheese and pepperoni from Bocce, Bozanna's, Just Pizza, LaNova, or even some corner joint. You'll never want it any other way!