2005 Comerica TasteFest - On the Menu

Outstanding Michigan restaurants will be selling tastes of their specialties each day of the Comerica TasteFest – taste-sized portions are priced from 2-5 tickets, sampler-sized portions are priced from 6-10 tickets and meals are priced from 11-14 tickets.

American Masala
51 W. Hancock, Detroit
Menu: Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Masala, Palak Paneer w/ Naan, Aloo Tiki, Samosas, Rice

Aw Shucks
Elk Rapids, MI
Menu: Roasted Sweet Corn w/ Hot Butter and Assorted Spices

Bangkok Bistro
2774 West Maple Road, Troy
Menu: Spicy Chicken Wings, Sweet and Sour Crispy Rice Noodles, Pad Thai, Thai Fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken Strips, Curry Puffs, Thai Custard

Bayou Billy Cajun
Linden, MI
Menu: Steak, Chicken or Andoullie Sausage Hoagies, Steak, Chicken or Andoullie Sausage Platters, French Fries

Beans & Cornbread
29508 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield
Menu: Spicy Shrimp, Red Beans and Rice, Baby Sis’s Backyard Style Ribs, Farm Raised Catfish

Bert's Market Place
2727 Russell, Detroit
Menu: Rib Tip, Oh My God Burger, Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Texas Beef Sampler

Big Fella's Bar-B-Q & Bakery
2830 Gratiot, Detroit
Menu: Bar-B-Q Ribs, Bar-B-Q Chicken on the Stick, Down Home Coleslaw, Old Fashioned Bundt Cake

Brenda's Beans & Greens
28975 Grand River, Farmington Hills
Menu: Catfish, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Whiting Fish, Wings, Okra, Cornbread
Caliente Grille
1000 Military St, Dearborn
Menu: Gourmet Burritos, Quesadillas, Tacos, Chips and Salsa

Chan’s Café
Menu: Chicken on a Stick w/ Rice, Chicken and Mushrooms w/Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice, Egg Roll

Coach Insignia
Renaissance Center, Detroit
Menu: Waffle Fried Potatoes, Bar-B-Q Proscuitto Wrapped Prawns, Chipotle and Crab Martini, Coach Lobster Corn Dog

The Coney Man
New Center One, Detroit
Menu: Italian Sausage, Polish Sausage, Memphis Chicken Sandwich, Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese Fries, Salads

Crave Lounge
22075 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
Menu:  
Calamari Crisps, California Roll, California Tempura, Spicy Tuna Rolls

Dona Lola's Latino Seafood Cookin’
1312 Springwells, Detroit.
Menu: Chicken Tacos, Fish Tacos, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Beef Empanadillas

El Paso Mexican Restaurant
1715 Fort St, Lincoln Park
Menu: Tacos, Taco Salad, Botanas, Enchiladas

Harbor House
34250 Groesbeck, Clinton Twp.
Menu:  Fresh Fried Shrimp, Original Fish and Chips, Fresh Catfish, Crab Cakes, French Fries

     
Kola's Food Factory
17168 Fort Street, Riverview
Menu: Rib Tips, Alligator Medallions, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Crawfish Boil, Portabella Mushroom Steak Fries, Turkey Drumsticks, Deep Fried Cheese Cake

www.kolasfoodfactory.com
     
La Shish
4189 Orchard Lake Rd, Orchard Lake
Menu:
Lamb Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Falafel, Hummus, Tabouli
     
  Lazybones Smokehouse
27475 Groesbeck Hwy, Roseville
Menu: Lil’ Piggy Pulled Pork Sandwich, Beef Brisket, Buffalo Rib Tips, Detroit Beef and Cheddar Sandwich
Mario's
4222 Second, Detroit
Menu: Italian Sausage, Bar-B-Q Pork Sandwich, Beef or Chicken Kabobs, Wings

M'Dear's
15102 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park
Menu: Shrimp Creole, Creole Gumbo, Jambalaya, M’Dears Mean Greens, Red Beans and Rice, Bread Pudding

 

 

 
  The Melting Pot
888 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Menu: Teriyaki Sirloin, Pound Cake, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Covered Strawberries
 

 

 
  New Center Eatery
3100 W. Grand Blvd., New Center
Menu: Jerk Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Wings and Waffles, Broasted Potatoes
www.newcentereatery.com

Olympian Cafe
Ford Field, Detroit
Menu: Original Gyros, Chicken Breast Gyro, Spinach Pie, Rice Pilaf, Greek Salad with Pita, Baklava

Papa Romano's
New Center One
Menu: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Wings of Fire, Chicken Strips, St. Louis Ribs, Cookies
Peacock Restaurant
4045 Maple, Dearborn
Menu: Chicken Tikka Combo, Lamb Curry Combo, Vegetarian Combo, Fried Eggplant, Samosas
 

Potato Factory
Brownstown, MI
Menu: Fresh Spiral Cut Potato w/ Assorted Toppings

     

 

Rice Bowl Asian Kitchen
New Center One, Detroit
Menu: General Tso’s Chicken, Korean Short Ribs, Grilled Honey Chicken, Shrimp or Chicken Fried Rice

 

 

 

Seldom Blues
Renaissance Center, Detroit
Menu: Seafood Quesadillas, Salmon Burger, Roast Turkey Salad, Key Lime Cheesecake

Steve's Soul Food
8443 Grand River, Detroit
Menu: Mac & Cheese, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Pulled Pork, Rib Tips, Potato Salad, Collard Greens

Sunlight Café
West Bloomfield
Menu: Fried Plantains, Vegetarian or Vegan Tamales, Vegetarian Jamaican Jerk Stir-Fry with Rice

     
 

Sweet Georgia Brown
1045 Brush St., Detroit
Menu: Smoked Turkey Quesadillas, Sweet Potato Skinny Fries, Buffalo Chicken Tenderloin, “The Georgia Peach” Cobbler

Taqueria Mi Pueblo
7278 Dix, Detroit
Menu: Quesadillas, Chicken or Beef Burritos, Carnitas, Chicken or Pork Tamales, Chips with Guacamole and Salsa
Tita Si's Filipino & American Restaurant
29530 Ford Road, Garden City
Menu: Lumpia, Menudo, Pork Bar-B-Q Skewers, Pancit
The Turkey Grill
8290 Woodward, Detroit
Menu: Smoked Turkey Legs, Cajun Fried Wing Bites, Turkey Burger, Peach Cobbler

Under the Eagle
9000 Jos. Campau, Hamtramck
Menu: Pierogi, Potato Pancakes, Stuffed Cabbage, Dill Pickle Soup

Union Jacks
Menu: British Style Fish-n-Chips, Fresh Cole Slaw, Deep Fried Mars Bars


Alinosi
12478 E. McNichols, Detroit
Menu: Ice Cream Cones, Hot Fudge Sundaes, Banana Splits

Almond Hut
Troy, MI
Menu: Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, All-Star Nut Mix, Choco-Pecan Patties

     

Augustin's Belgian Waffles
Liege, Belgium
Menu: Belgian Sweet Waffles w/ Chocolate, Strawberry, Carmel, Butterscotch or Whipped Cream

Java Hutt Café
207 S. Old Woodward Ave, Birmingha
Menu: Hot or Cold Coffee, Tea, Espresso Drinks, Coffee Smoothies, Italian or French Sodas

Just Cheesecake
Menu: New York Cheesecake with Assorted Toppings


Lucie and Ethel’s

400 Bagley, Detroit
Menu: Peach Cobbler, Butter Pecan Turtle Bars, Hot Fudge Cream Puffs, Michigan Apple Fantasy

Magnolia Restaurant & Bar
1440 Franklin, Detroit
Menu: Peach Cobbler, Apple Cobbler, Bread Pudding, Corn Pudding

The Original Strudel Factory
Menu: Apple Strudel, Cherry Strudel, Cheese Strudel, and Biscotti

Sweet Potato Sensations
17346 Lahser Road, Detroit
Menu: Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato Cookies, Sweet Potato Cake/ Cheesecake, Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Trenton Ice Cream Shoppe
2081 West Rd, Trenton
Menu: Stroh’s Ice Cream, Sanders Cream Puff Sundae, Frozen Chocolate Covered Key Lime Bar


Cool & Icy Beverages

BudweiserEnjoy Budweiser, Bud Light, O’Douls, and Bacardi Watermelon Malt Beverage at Comerica TasteFest.  Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser and Bud Light brands are proud to be part of the 2005 Comerica TasteFest.  Budweiser remains the best-selling beer in the world and Bud Light is the nation’s #1 light beer.

  All work and no play is totally missing the point!  Enjoy a Jose Cuervo Authentic margarita on the rocks - Lime or Strawberry.  Please drink responsibly. Cuervo


Smirnoff Signatures prepared cocktails.  BUY.  CHILL. DRINK. Available in Screwdriver and Cape Codder.  Please enjoy responsibly
 

Smirnoff

The Town Pump Tavern features a full bar with all your favorite brands and bartenders in a plaza setting in front of New Center One.

BRITISH ALES
At the Comerica TasteFest a fine selection of imported beers such as Guinness Stout, Bass Ale, Harp, Woodpecker English Cider, and Michelob Amber Bock will be served at the British Ales Tent and the Town Pump Tavern.

Town Pump


Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Pepsi
Cool and refreshing Pepsi products will be featured at the Comerica TasteFest including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Tropicana Twister Strawberry, Tropicana Twister Grape, Aquafina Water, Dole Orange Juice, Dole Cranberry Juice, assorted Gatorade flavors and new this year-Pepsi Lime.

Pepsi


ICE COLD LEMONADE ... nothing says summer like a tall glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade -- a Comerica TasteFest tradition.
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIES - Assorted tropical fruit flavors at the Tiki Hut in front of the Fisher Building!

TASTE TICKETS
Only official Comerica TasteFest tickets may be used to purchase food and beverages. Restaurants and beverage stands cannot accept cash.  Tickets will be sold throughout the festival site…ten tickets for $6.

Comerica TasteFest tickets are not refundable and are only good for this year’s festival.  Any tickets that are unused by festival visitors ultimately support the charitable activities of the New Center Council, Inc.

Bon Appetit!

 

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