Pizzeria$$greektownSun-Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-03:00
Niki's Pizza on Beaubien Street in Greektown serves Greek-leaning deep-dish pizza in Detroit since 1980. Kitchen leans greek-style deep-dish pizza.
Signature: Deep-dish pizza, Greek salad
Order: Deep-dish with Greek toppings (feta, olives, sausage) and a Greek salad.
Tip: Closes 22:00 Sun-Tue, midnight Wed-Fri, 03:00 Saturday. Walk-in only on weekend evenings.
East Coast Pizza$$eastern-marketTue-Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-21:00, Mon closed
Supino Pizzeria on Russell Street in Eastern Market serves East Coast-style pizza in Detroit since 2008, founded by Dave Mancini. Priced at $$.
Signature: Bismarck pizza, Wood-fired pies
Order: The Bismarck (cracked egg, prosciutto, mozzarella) or a margherita off the wood oven.
Tip: Saturday market mornings are mobbed; weeknight dinners are easier. Beer and wine only.
Barbecue$$corktownMon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Slows Bar BQ on Michigan Avenue has anchored Corktown's revival in Detroit since September 2005. The barbecue room that put Corktown back on the map.
Signature: Pulled pork, Burnt ends
Order: Yardbird pulled-pork sandwich with mac and cheese, plus a Michigan craft draft.
Tip: No reservations; expect a wait at peak hours. Tiger Stadium site is across the street.
Burgers$corktownMon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Green Dot Stables on West Lafayette in Corktown serves $3 sliders in Detroit. Cash and cards; loud and busy at peak. Walk-in only. At 2200 W Lafayette Blvd.
Signature: Sliders, Korean BBQ slider
Order: Order four sliders across categories, the fries, and a $3 cocktail to match.
Tip: Cash and cards; loud and busy at peak. Walk-in only.
Wine bar$$corktownTue-Wed 11:00-15:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-15:00, Mon closed
Mudgie's Deli on Brooklyn Street in Corktown serves a New York-style deli with a Detroit wine list since 2008. Kitchen leans deli, wine shop.
Signature: Hot pastrami, Reuben sandwich
Order: Hot pastrami on rye, a pickle and a glass off the natural-wine list.
Tip: Patio is the prime summer seat; corkage $15 if you buy a retail bottle off the shelf.
Mexican$$mexicantownDaily 11:00-21:00
Mexican Village on Bagley Street has anchored Detroit's Mexicantown since 1958, the city's oldest continuously operating Mexican restaurant.
Signature: Enchiladas, Chimichangas
Order: Combination plate with an enchilada, chimichanga and rice and beans.
Tip: Margaritas on the patio in summer; the dining room is large enough for groups without a booking.