my foodie friend Tim found the email I’d sent him with impressions of Albena, a tiny, exquisite and unique place hidden in downtown Detroit
Have you and Kathy been to Albena in Detroit? Kathy and I just had a seven course tasting dinner there last night that was absolutely fantastic. Very minimalist Norwegian/Japanese. The place, named after chef Lipar’s grandmother, is tucked in the back of the Siren Hotel on Broadway just across from the Detroit Opera House. Almost a speakeasy route to even get there. The small room features an 8 seat bar (where they seek to sit only 4) behind which chef and his two assistants work their magic before your eyes. A supreme experience well worth your while.
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FYI – thought you might enjoy this.
From The Detroit News:
Team challenge trips up Marrow’s Sarah Welch on Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’
The Detroit chef is competing on season 19 of the popular Bravo show, which is now in its 19th season.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/03/25/team-challenge-trips-up-marrows-sarah-welch-bravos-top-chef/7169660001/
Sarah Welch is my big brother’s daughter! 😊
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Congratulations to Sarah! Kathy and I liked her place a lot. Sad that Republic closed. That was by far our favorite Detroit place. Marrow’s not as easy to get to from AA. Will have to go back anyway. Could make a good blog. Some restaurants pamper food critics. Might Sarah do the same for a mere blogger?
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