Last night, my husband and I dressed up and headed to Michael Symon's Roast. It did not disappoint. The atmosphere, food, and service were spectacular. I had the lamb ragu and he had the rack of lamb while we split a side of fried brussel spouts. Yep, that's right, deep fried brussel sprouts...delicious and fattening but we could still pretend to be eating healthy green vegetables.
The prices are what you would expect from a high-end downtown restaurant so be prepared to splurge. As a foodie, I think Roast is worth the extra money. If you want to feel a little less guilty, make your reservation through OpenTable.com and earn some points towards $$$ off your next night out.
Roast could compete in Chicago or New York. It is a true gem in downtown Detroit.
We walked around downtown for a little while after dinner. The Lafayette gardens are just around the corner. The gardens are open to the public during business hours. We were a little late for that but peaked through the fence to check out the green space. I don't remember the Lafayette building that once stood on the site, but I can appreciate the softening of the city that the green space provides.
Business leaders in Detroit are taking an active role in improving Detroit. From the M-1 light rail project funds to stepping away from the boardroom and into the library to help a child learn to read. Ideal Group, a privately held company, in southwest Detroit (commonly known as Mexican town) has shown their dedication to the local community in numerous ways. This week. I had the opportunity to see the results of their dedication first hand. Members of the Ideal team shared the Cadillac Urban Garden and Scarcyny Park with me.
Scarcyny Park, once an empty urban lot, is now an active community gathering place. The community gathers for live music, movies in the park, and even weddings. Ideal continues to work with the community to improve the park and keep it clean.
