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Veterans Day deals and other restaurant news and events

Vaseline November 7, 2024

Dasher Room is open at Testa Barra: This beloved holiday pop-up experience is back. The Christmas-themed Dasher Room on Testa Barra’s terrace is now open this season with extended hours and days to meet demand. Also enjoy holiday cocktails, themed dishes and non-alcoholic drinks. Open Tues-Sun. 48824 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township. (586) 434-0100. Testabarra.com.

Truffle week at Oak & Reel: White truffle season has arrived at Oak & Reel, chef Jared Gadbaw’s restaurant in Detroit. It starts with a special dinner on Thursday (November 7) featuring white truffles and Barolo wines for $280 per person. Shaved truffles will also be available to add to tableside dishes during regular service through November 10 or until sold out. 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit. Oakandreel.com.

Vodka Fest 2024 at Royal Oak Farmers Market: Tickets for this tasting event include 10 samples, a commemorative glass, a keepsake photo and live entertainment. VIP tickets offer 15 samples and early access. 6:00 or 7:00 PM Sat. $29.50 and up. 316 E. 11 miles, Royal Oak. eventbrite.com/e/vodka-fest-2024-royal-oak-tickets-865089374607.

Festive opening at Kinton Ramen: Windsor, Ontario, has the area’s first location: Kinton Ramen, a Japanese restaurant franchise with locations in New York, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto. The ramen restaurant is now in its soft opening phase, with a grand opening party on Saturday. Opening hours this week are daily from 12 noon to 8 p.m. 1475 Huron Church Road, Windsor. kintonramen.com.

Alsatian wine dinner at Bar Pigalle: Enjoy a special wine pairing menu from this renowned region of France without leaving Detroit. The five-course dinner starts with langoustine crudo and consists of choucroute (cured meat served with sauerkraut), mushroom chartreuse, coq au Riesling and a ginger tart. Seating at 5:15 PM and 8:15 PM November 14. $145 per person. 2915 John R, Detroit. opentable.com/r/bar-pigalle-detroit.

Anatomy of a Cocktail Class at Johnny’s Speakeasy: These 90-minute classes include blending education, small bites, and a personal touch. Owner and chef Johnny Prep, a certified spirits specialist, leads the classes, which are limited to 20 guests. Every other Thursday evening from November 14. $48 per person. 215 S. Main, royal oak. Johnnysroyaloak.com.

Tequila Launch Party at Shankar Distillers: This craft distillery in Troy is launching a new drink, 900 Grados Tequila. The tequila is available in Blanco, Reposado and Añejo and joins Shankar’s range of bourbon, gin and vodka. A launch party with tastings, Mexican cuisine, mariachi music and more is planned for November 16 from 4 to 11 p.m. 1030 Chicago, Troy. Shankardistillers.com.

Annual CN Holiday Train Party at Carbon Athletic Club: This private club opens to the public on November 25 for the annual holiday party and fundraiser, which coincides with the Canadian Pacific holiday train. The celebration includes carolers, live music, bonfires, hot chocolate and donuts, hot dogs, chili, a kid’s zone and a letter-writing station for Santa. 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM November 25. Admission $10. Food and beverage sales are cash only. 111 Gates, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/cacs-annual-holiday-train-party-tickets-1070780656769.

New fall menu at Hamilton’s: Hamilton’s, located on the ground floor of the Godfrey Hotel in Corktown, has launched a new autumn menu. New items include mussels, deviled eggs with smoked salmon, a winter squash salad, fried Great Lakes walleye and shareable dishes for the table such as beef Wellington, whole stuffed chicken and vegetable lasagna. 1401 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 463-4770. Hamiltonscorktown.com.

Le Suprême adds Coravin program: Adding to its already impressive wine program, French restaurant Le Suprême in Detroit’s Book Tower has implemented the Coravin program that allows wine to be poured from a bottle without opening it. This gives guests the opportunity to order premium wines in smaller pours at more accessible tasting prices, without having to commit to a $200 or $1,000 bottle. 1265 Washington, Detroit. (313) 587-7734. lesupremedetroit.com.

Veterans Day dinner deals

All deals are valid before November 11, unless otherwise stated.

Achatz Handmade Pie Co. and Pie Collective by Achatz: Free slice of cake for military veterans, any flavor. Visit achatzpies.com for area locations.

Bar Louie: Active and retired military personnel can get a free burger on both November 10 and 11. Upgrade to an Impossible patty for $4. To get the deal, you must be a dine-in guest. 510 S. Main, royal oak. (248) 951-2195. Barlouie.com.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery: Military personnel can receive a free piece of chocolate Pizookie on Veterans Day and a coupon for a free appetizer to use on their next visit from November 12 through December. 31. 1445 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights. bjsrestaurants.com.

Blind Owl: Veterans get a free entrée when they dine on Veterans Day at Blind Owl in New Baltimore or downtown Royal Oak. blindowlrestaurant.com.

Bubbas 33: All veterans can choose from six free lunches, plus soft drinks. The offer is valid from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at locations at 22175 Eureka in Taylor and 17757 Hall Road in Macomb. Bubbas33.com.

Buddy’s pizza: Veterans and active military personnel can receive a 15% discount on dinner visits, not just on Veterans Day, but every day. Visit buddyspizza.com for full-service dining locations in Michigan.

Citizen one: Retired and active military personnel will receive a free classic cheeseburger meal at one of seven area locations. Burger1.com.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Vets and active duty military personnel can get a free entree to take home when they order an entree of equal or lesser value at a dinner on Nov. 8-10. On November 11, vets can get a free appetizer or dessert with soft drinks when they dine at carrabbas.com.

Eddie Merlots: Veterans and active military members with ID can get a free Eddie’s Prime cheeseburger and fries, they only pay tax and tip. 37000 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 712-4095. Eddiemerlots.com.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a choice of a cheeseburger, hand-breaded chicken tenders, chopped steak, barbecue grilled pork chop, steak tips and sides. Logan’s, which offers military members a 10% discount year-round, also honors fallen heroes with a “Missing Man” table and a partnership with the nonprofit K9 for Warriors with a $50,000 donation. Logansroadhouse.com.

Page: This grocery store chain is giving veterans and active-duty military a free half-turkey sub and fountain drink and a free $9 car wash on Veterans Day. Sheetz customers are encouraged to donate their loyalty points to United Service Organizations during the month of November; 200 loyalty points equal a $1 donation through the Sheetz app. Sheetz.com.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free Sullivan’s signature Angus burger and fries for free, paying only tax and tip. 1128 Washington, Detroit. (313) 591-2495. sullivanssteakhouse.com/detroit.

Tim Hortons: Customers wearing a U.S. military uniform or showing a valid veteran ID can receive a free classic donut. Timhortons.com.

White Castle: Veterans and active duty service members can receive a free individual combination meal or breakfast combination meal. The food is served in special patriotic packaging. Whitecastle.com for locations.

Melody Baetens