Buddy’s And Slows Bar BQ Unite For New Summer Menu Items
Two Detroit restaurants are coming together to serve up tasty combos for Michiganders. Buddy’s and Slows Bar Bar BQ are giving us two one-of-a-kind Detroit-style pizzas with a barbecue twist. Buddy’s Pizza spots are bringing the heat with a special “Taste of Summer BBQ” menu featuring Slows Bar BQ-inspired pizzas, available for a limited time.
The first one called the Yardbird, is a tribute to Slows’ famous Yardbird sandwich. It’s loaded with smoked Amish pulled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, cheddar cheese, and tossed in Slows’ whole grain honey mustard BBQ sauce. To take it to the next level, they sprinkle some bacon on top and give it a final drizzle of Slows’ apple BBQ sauce. It’s a flavor explosion.
Meanwhile, the BBQ Brisket pizza is a cheese lover’s dream. Featuring Wisconsin brick cheese paired with Slows’ succulent smoked beef brisket and onion. Then, they drizzle it with Slows’ tangy Mary Ann BBQ sauce and finish it off with a sprinkle of freshly-chopped pickles.
More coming to the menu
Alongside the pizzas, you’ll find additional treats like Slows Chili Cheese Fries and two seasonal cocktails with a Detroit twist such as the Vernors Ginger Mule and Vernors Ginger Lemonade.
The pizzas can be enjoyed at any Buddy’s location, ensuring everyone gets a taste of Detroit’s finest. However, if you want to indulge in the other offerings, head to Buddy’s full-service restaurants. This exciting promotion kicks off on Monday and continues until Labor Day, giving you plenty of time to give it a try.
Buddy’s Pizza, a local favorite since 1946, has a total of 17 restaurants in the Metro Detroit area, along with one location in Ann Arbor, two in Grand Rapids, one in Okemos, and another in Portage.
On the other hand, Slows Bar BQ made its debut in 2005, starting with its original spot in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Since then, they’ve expanded with additional restaurants in Detroit’s Midtown area and another in Grand Rapids.
These two iconic establishments have become go-to destinations for locals and visitors alike, offering their unique flavors and dining experiences in multiple locations across Michigan.
Michigan Restaurant Named ‘Best Date Night’ Spot
Life gets busy and one way for couples to spend quality time together is with a date night. Whether you’re in a new relationship with your partner or have been with them for decades, you may want to check out this Detroit restaurant. Recently, LoveFood.com posted a list of the best date night restaurants in every state. Though Michigan has several places that would be perfect for a date night, their list highlighted one Michigan restaurant as the best in the state. Surprisingly, it’s in Detroit.
Wright & Company was listed as the best date night restaurant in Michigan. You may have stumbled upon this restaurant during a quick search for unique restaurants in Detroit or walked by it while strolling Woodward Avenue. It’s located at 1500 Woodward Avenue on the second floor of the historic Wright Kay building.
How they determined the best date night restaurants
The complete list includes spaces with “relaxed and intimate” spaces. “When we think of the perfect date night, images of cozy corners, charming ambience, and easy conversation over plates of delicious food come to mind,” said LoveFood.com. The website also mentioned that they’re partial to spaces with crisp white tablecloths with leather-bound menus.
What makes Wright & Company a unique space is that it gives visitors a beautiful view of Downtown Detroit. According to the Wright & Company website, the building was built in 1891 and from 1920 to 1978, the structure was occupied by the Wright-Kay jewelry firm.
They have a James Beard nominated chef and partner Marc Djozlija. Executive Chef Kyle Schutte creates seasonal menus around a composed shared plates concept. Some of their featured menu items include, pork belly sliders, crispy brussels sprouts, potato pavé, udon carbonara, and burrata. This best Michigan date night restaurant also has a curated list of local and international beer and wine. As well as a variety of unique cocktails. From the coffee infused ‘Room Service’ cocktail, to the Western Grace Brandy ‘Lost Grace’ cocktail.
When you walk into Wright & Company, you’ll step off the elevator and make your way to a host where they will greet you and seat you. It’s best to make reservations because they tend to get busy. The space has warm lighting from beautiful chandeliers, exposed brick chandeliers, and curved leather booths. Their shared plates concept makes it easier for one to get closer and bond with their partner during a date night.
See LoveFood.com’s ‘Best Date Night’ in each state here. And check out photos from my recent visit to the restaurant below:
Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it.
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