7 Spots Putting Their Own Spin on Detroit Dishes

"On Times Square SavannahBlue offers a dinner-only, contemporary northern take on soul food rooted in the Great Migration: scratch-made cornbread muffins, maple-glazed yams, and collard greens slow-simmered with smoked turkey tail lead into entrées like cornmeal-dredged fried catfish with candied sweet potatoes, shrimp and parmesan grits with Cajun-spiced shrimp, and red-wine-braised oxtail over cheddar risotto; with craft cocktails, refined décor, and a proper-attire requirement, the place elevates Detroit’s soul food tradition while keeping its roots." - Wendy Pramik