633678 Fri Jul 03 07:12:39 -0700 2009 4 8 Midwest 0 4826971 Spending several days in Detroit next week (staying downtown) and am looking for good places for lunch or dinner. I like most any kind of food but prefer non-chain and a cut above. Anything from Middle Eastern to fancy dinners. Any suggestions? Thanks Fri Jul 03 07:12:39 -0700 2009 23125 fdobbs1 1 4827087 Recent guide compiled by one of our restaurant critics for the basketball tournament last spring: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090402/OPINION03/904020401/Detroit+s+Final+Four(s)+for+dining All are reasonable suggestions. Both Roast and Finn & Porter (which she mentions but does not include) are great although somewhat expensive; you could cut costs on those by going for lunch or drinks and appetizers. Slows is especially good but very crowded and a bit slow (natch) at peak times. You could sit at the bar. Excellent deli sandwiches: Eph's on Woodward at Congress (look for the pickles) or Mudgie's in Corktown west of downtown, walkable on a nice day depending on where you're staying. Fri Jul 03 07:55:18 -0700 2009 4826971 13409 Jim M 2 4827759 Thanks! This will help a lot. Fri Jul 03 13:31:04 -0700 2009 4827087 23125 fdobbs1 3 4829021 BTW, Middle Eastern is our regional specialty, but is rarely found in the city. If you're in Dearborn, look along Warren Avenue for Middle Eastern food central. Sat Jul 04 07:27:45 -0700 2009 4827759 13409 Jim M 4 4881531 fdobbs1, Where did you eat, and how did you like it? Wed Jul 22 12:46:00 -0700 2009 4829021 1095876 ak994