Free slider at White Castle: In celebration of National Slider Day, May 15, White Castle is giving away a free original slider Thursday to each customer who uses a digital coupon on the restaurant’s website or social media, or by using the code SLIDERDAY on the White Castle app. White Castle also has an ongoing deal, six original sliders for $4. whitecastle.com.
Food truck rally at Pine Knob parking lot: Barbecue, vegan cuisine, bubble tea, chicken wings, lobster, tacos, burgers, desserts and more are all part of the fun at this food truck rally. 4-9 p.m. Fri. Free admission. 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston. 313presents.com.
Celebrate Local at Busch’s Fresh Food Market: To honor its 50th anniversary, Busch’s Fresh Food Market is hosting a Celebrate Local tasting event with locally made products from around 30 vendors at its two Ann Arbor stores. The tasting event is at the Green Road and Main Street stores in Ann Arbor on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, floral flats are on sale for $9.99 from local farmers and there will also be other customer appreciation sales and giveaways. Buschs.com.
Chef’s Table: Fruits of our Labor at Five Steakhouse: Enjoy a seasonal and intimate multi-course dinner with wine pairings from Ghost Block Estate Wines. Main course is lamb chops with cassis demi, vanilla bean and black pepper. The dinner supports the Saint John’s Resort Humanitarian Hotel Culinary Scholarship. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 19. $186. 44045 Five Mile, Plymouth. events.humanitix.com/chef-s-table-fruits-of-our-labor.
Rose vs. Orange Wines Workshop at the Upright: Inside Oak & Reel restaurant, the Upright lounge will host an event that explores these two unique styles of wine. Learn about techniques, regions and how to pair rose and orange wines. Tickets include six wines and light snacks. 6 p.m. May 22. $85. 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit. oakandreel.com/special-events/event-four-74skz.
Novi BBQ Fest at Fountain Walk: Besides barbecue cuisine from more than 20 pitmasters, this holiday weekend festival has loads of bourbon, live music, vendors, games and family friendly fun. 5-10 p.m. May 23, noon-10 p.m. May 24-25 and noon-8 p.m. May 26. $7 in advance, $10 at the door, $20 4-pack online. Novibbqfestival.com.
Spring VegFest at Eastern Market: VegMichigan presents a day of everything related to plant-based eating. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend this family-friendly event that has food trucks, restaurants and specialty food items plus eco-friendly shopping, massages, community connections, kids activities and more. “Come out for a fun afternoon and learn why so many people are adding plant-based meals to their diet,” says VegMichigan president Tom Progar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1. Free admission. Sheds 5 and 6. 2934 Russell, Detroit. Vegmichigan.org.
Royal Oak Restaurant Week: Celebrate all downtown Royal Oak has to offer food-wise with the return of this dining promotion. Restaurants of all styles will offer three-course lunch and dinner menus for a fixed price of $15 to $65 per person. Some of the participating businesses include Trattoria da Luigi, Tom’s Oyster Bar, Royal Oak Brewery, Mesa Tacos and Tequila, Alchemi, Ale Mary’s Beer Hall and Iron Horse. June 2-9. Visit dineroyaloak.org/royal-oak-restaurant-week for a full list of participating businesses and their menus.
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Dinner at Coriander Kitchen and Farm: James Beard nominated chef Sarah Welch will curate a multi-course menu with Coriander Kitchen and Farm chef Alison Heeres for this prestigious national dining series, TasteTwenty. The menu is to be determined, but tickets are on sale now. 6 p.m. Sept. 23. $150. 14601 Riverside, Detroit. jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-detroit.
More restaurant and food news
La Jalisciense opens second location: Southwest Detroit favorite La Jalisciense has opened a second location in Taylor called La Jali. It’s a fast casual operation with a cafeteria-style format serving tortas, birria, bistek and more. La Jali now open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily at 9411 Telegraph in Taylor.
The Statler has a new chef: The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group announced chef Jeff Lanctot has joined the team as executive chef of the Statler. The Schoolcraft College graduate was a longtime employee of the Rattlesnake Club until its recent closing. Chef Lanctot has refreshed the menu, adding new appetizers, salads and entrees, including grilled shrimp pappardelle and seared Nova salmon. 313 Park, Detroit. Statlerdetroit.com.
Landmark Lounge announced for the Mill at Zehnder Park: An intimate, 1,680-square-foot cocktail lounge will open at the Mill at Zehnder Park, a forthcoming luxury boutique hotel set to open in Frankenmuth in 2026. The lower-level Landmark Lounge will seat 50 and will serve cocktails featuring spirits made by Michigan’s Iron Fish Distillery, as well as nonalcoholic options plus small plates.
Melody Baetens
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