Having that third space where I can enjoy an oat milk latte (sorry Jena, I’m Team Oat Milk forever) and snack, meet with sources, and commune with other Detroiters is essential. Those of you who know me, know I spent many years living in an apartment above a coffee shop. Serena Maria Daniels, editor, Eater Detroit: I’ve been loving the proliferation of coffee shops opening throughout the city. Jena Brooker, reporter, BridgeDetroit: I hate to see coffee shops getting rid of all of their alternative milk options except for oat milk, the obviously inferior choice.Ĭarolyn Chin, contributor, Eater Detroit: Infuriating: fake Asian restaurants Here, our panel discussed the most exciting - or most infuriating - local restaurant trend of 2023.
Detroit’s local media dishes on their favorite moments of 2023 as part of Eater’s ongoing tradition of polling the city’s pros for their year-end takes.