New happy hour at Oak & Reel: Enjoy $2 oysters, $8 wine and martinis and $5 beers at the bar 5-7 p.m. on Wed. and Thurs. 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 270-9600.
Nightly winter dinner and wine menu at the Statler: This French and American bistro has rolled out a four-course menu featuring wintertime comfort foods such as sausage and peppers, roasted beet salad, French onion soup, braised short rib and cheesecake. The first three courses are paired with appropriate wines. They’re available during dinner Tues.-Sun. $80-$100 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 313 Park, Detroit. (313) 463-7111. Statlerdetroit.com.
Chili’in the Ville in Downtown Northville: Warm up with this chili competition at restaurants throughout downtown Northville. Tickets include eight samples of chili to taste and judge at participating restaurants. Vote on your favorite using the QR codes placed around town. Warm up at the Marquis Theatre at the free after-party with the band the Killer Flamingos at 8:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. Sat. $10 tasting tickets, available for purchase at Mod Market, 150 Mary Alexander Court. Downtownnorthville.com.
Mad Nice adds weekend brunch: Known for pizza, pasta and cocktails, this posh Midtown spot has rolled out a weekend brunch menu. Choose from classic comfort foods like a sourdough cinnamon roll with orange royal icing to Osetra caviar. There’s also a variety of wood-fired sourdough bagels, pasta, pizza and brunch-y dishes like quiche, hash, salads and a steak and eggs Benedict. Brunch is served 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 4120 Second, Detroit. Madnicedetroit.com.
Girl Scout cookie and beverage pairing at Griffin Claw Brewing Co.: Cookies and beer, what could be better? This brewery is offering flights of cookies and their craft beverages for $12 each at both locations. The first flight is four cookies and four beer samples, like Thin Mints with Marshmallow Drop Marshmallow Stout. The second flight is for cider lovers with match ups like Tagalongs with Michigan Cherry Hard Cider. Flights are offered Tuesday and Sundays through March 11. 575 S. Eton, Birmingham. 2265 Crooks, Rochester Hills. Griffinclawbrewingcompany.com.
Fifty-One O One at Henry Ford College reopens: The student-run restaurant has reopened for the winter semester. The menu has Neapolitan-style pizza, pasta, duck confit with Port-poached figs and more, including beer and wine. Feb. 19 is the shrimp and soul seafood buffet at lunch and dinner for $21.95 per person. Open 11:30 a.m.-1:15 P.M. Tues. and Thurs. and 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and 5:30-7:45 p.m. on Wed. Reservations required. 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. (313) 206-5101. Henryfordculinary.com.
Black History Month Dinner at Sterling Heights Community Center: Enjoy dinner from Chef Ty’s Catering, remarks from Sterling Heights mayor Michael Taylor and a keynote presentation titled “African Americans and Labor: Raising the Next Generation of Labor Advocates.” 6-8 p.m. Feb. 24. $30. 40250 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights. sterlingheights.gov/1729/Black-History-Month.
“Afrokase” dinner with chef Rockii Duncan at Tigerlily: Blending the Japanese dining experience of omakase (where the chef decides what is served) and Southern American cuisine, chef Duncan will present a seven-course dinner that is a blend of both cultures. Now the executive chef at Tigerlily, chef Duncan has family roots in the American South and lived in Japan for 14 years. 6 p.m. Feb. 26. $125 per person. 231 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. brownpapertickets.com/event/6558361.
Better Made supports Multiple Sclerosis Awareness: For the month of March, Detroit’s Better Made Snack Foods will donate partial proceeds from the sale of family-sized and value-sized potato chips and 2.5-ounce bags of pork rinds to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Education month. Visit bettermade.com for more information.
Waterfront Wine Dinner Series at Aurora on the Lake: Guests can enjoy five courses and four wines from inside the restaurant with a view of Union Lake. The featured wines will be explained by Riccardo Bogi from Poggio Antico and the wines will be available to purchase by the bottle. The menu features Italian favorites including calamari, pasta, seafood and roasted leg of lamb. 6:30 p.m. March 6. $75 per person plus tax and service fee. 2323 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township. Call (248) 360-6650 or reserve on the OpenTable app.
Golden ticket contest at Great Lakes Pot Pies: Customers who purchase a 5-inch chicken pot pie from Clawson’s Great Lakes Pot Pies company at an area grocery store will have a chance at finding one of six “golden tickets.” The tickets are gift cards worth $50 and can be redeemed at the Clawson shop by Nov. 1. 809 W. 14 Mile, Clawson. Greatlakespotpies.com.
Melody Baetens
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