Folks on this list who know me know that I'm as passionate about food
as I am about Techno. Some links and thoughts categorized:
On Site:
Hart Plaza underground has a few good choices while you're at the
festival, but the atmosphere is not about food. Try the Chicken
Shwarma. Don't expect anything satisfying if you have a press pass for
freebies.
Curries:
Chicken Curry at the Small World Cafe is legendary to art students and
Web workers. Basement of the International Center near CCS.
http://www.metrotimes.com/guide/restaurants/place.asp?id=2619
Deli:
The debate rages on, classic style at Russell St.
http://www.metrotimes.com/guide/restaurants/place.asp?id=3112
vs. funky UK style at E.P.H McNally's in Corktown
http://www.metrotimes.com/guide/restaurants/place.asp?id=3947
Funky Pub:
Center Street has been remodeled, in slightly slicker fashion. Food
not as good as pints, but fun and literally underground.
http://www.freep.com/entertainment/newsandreviews/club3_20001103.htm
Raw/On Your Own:
If you like it raw, or just trust your own devices, PLEASE spend
Saturday morning at Eastern market. It's Detroit's largest classic
produce marketplace, and hands-down the best way to people-watch
Detroit's diversity. Barter for a flat of strawberries, steal a grape,
get more bell peppers than a dollar should buy. Don't miss Rafal Spice
Co., or R. Hirt. Jr. for the best cheese selection in the Metro Area (1
lb. cuts only)
http://www.easternmarket.org/
Shouts out: rasta wings at Union St. (be prepared), two up at
Lafayette Coney Island, quiche and wine at Twingo's, and potato pierogi
with sausage at Polonia in Hamtramck.
BBQ:
I'm very biased here. Assuming Linda and I are in town this year,
there's a good chance I'll arrange for a pre-festival list-meet
barbecue again Friday Night at my house in Royal Oak. More info later,
but let me know if you want to make it. Dennis--are you hosting a
pre-party too?
(ob313: is anyone else finding US domestic releases of good techno
CD's slowing to a crawl?)
--
Ian
