"A romantic retreat off Junction Street, El Barzon features two distinct menus: one for Mexican and another focused Italian. Start with chips and salsa, followed by fresh homemade linguini El Barzon (linguini tossed with fresh little neck clams in the shell, shrimp in olive oil, white wine, garlic, fresh tomato sauce, and spicy red pepper flakes with croutons). Chef and proprietor Norberto Garita honed his skills cooking Italian food in New York and at the famed Il Posto Ristorante in Southfield before opening this southwest Detroit staple. Customers can find a more casual setting with pastas, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, and cocktails at Garita’s neighboring restaurant La Noria." - Danny Palumbo
Michelle and Chris Gerard
