NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE FOOD SPOTS IN DETROIT
THE DETROITISIT FOOD AWARDS WILL CONNECT THE FOOD COMMUNITY TO FAVORITE DINING SPOTS – AND HIGHLIGHT THE BEST OF WHAT THEY DO, WHICH IS TO FEED, EXCITE, AND BRING US TOGETHER.
HOW IT WORKS
WHETHER YOUR NOMINATION IS A…
- COZY NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT YOU’VE BEEN FREQUENTING FOR YEARS
- A TRENDY NEW RESTAURANT THAT’S JUST OPENED
- A FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT
LET US KNOW
AND WE’LL MAKE SURE TO SHARE IT WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND GIVE THESE ESTABLISHMENTS THE LOVE THEY DESERVE!
WINTER
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE BUSINESS OF FOOD SUMMIT.
BEST FINE DINING
You need to choose a special spot for a special meal. What fine dining establishment is where you are always excited to check out and splurge a little extra on?
BEST LOCATION
A great thing about restaurants in the city is there are so many ways to get to them – close to mass transit, easy parking, convenient to walk to, safe location.
BEST INTERNATIONAL
Although hard to decide – what is your favorite type of food and where is it served? Maybe Caribbean? Chinese? Thai? Polish? Mediterranean?
MOST SUSTAINABLE
Which establishment do you feel is the most sustainable in terms of food waste, sourcing from local vendors, known investments in renewable energy, farm to table, or creating a positive environmental legacy!
FAVORITE MENU
Oh this one is hard! Who has the best apps, main courses, small bites, desserts, drinks menu in town? Which menu makes you the most hungry just thinking of it!
FAVORITE BAR
Why do we love "Cheers" the show so much? It’s all about the bar scene! Which establishment has the best bar scene in town? It could be the longest bar, the best selection of drinks, or the folks that mingle there!
SPRING
BEST SERVICE
Where do you go that you always know you will be warmly received, or the host or server behind the bar knows your name? When are you the happiest from when you arrive to when you leave thanks to great service?
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Where do you go for your favorite 4-6pm happy hour in town? Who serves the best cocktails and small plates at that time where you always know, without fail, you will leave happy!
BEST ON-THE-GO
Where do you love to go when you’re in a hurry to pick up something fresh, good, well priced, tasty, and well served? For those times you need a little pick-me-up but don’t have the time to sit and eat?
FALL
BEST SWEET SPOT
We love to satisfy our sweet cravings! Maybe a pie? Cookies? Chocolate? Candy? Where do you go to buy your dessert for after dinner with friends at home, or when you want to treat yourself with a coffee and cake?
BEST ENTERTAINMENT
There’s no lack of great places with live entertainment in the city! Whether it's music, comedy, theater clubs – we want to know where you love to experience the best entertainment, while you enjoy a cocktail or meal.
BEST CASUAL DINING
This may be Detroit’s true food language, the casual dining spot! Where do you love to go for easy, consistent, well-priced food to fuel you up? Whether 24 hours or specific service hours, it’s about delicious, well-priced options!