I can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner... I love an indoor adult cafeteria type of…read morevibe. It's actually really cute to sit there, and there's always so many people. That's the only potential "drawback" really, like if there's too many people you simply might struggle to find a seat. It can and does get completely full. At least you can still take your food to go! I love the set up of having food and drinks inside AND food trucks outside. What a treat. There's coffee, boba, ice cream, sushi, tacos, burgers, chicken and waffles?! And there's some little shops, at least one, which had jewelry when I went. Overall, if you are meeting with someone to chat, come here. If you're hungry, I assure you'll find something. It's good for a casual date or catch up with friends and family. High energy but not chaotic.

This is a cool concept spot with multiple food trucks outside, a few food spots on the inside, and…read morecommon seating areas both inside and outside. You can pay cash at the food trucks or you can use an app (scan a QR code) to order using your credit card. You can order through the app for any of the trucks or inside spots. This is a great way try a bunch of different places in one spot, or, have options for everyone in your family who can't agree on where to go for lunch or dinner. I'll review each of the places we tried below (TL;DR), but overall, food was excellent, delivery was quick (except for one truck...more on that below), atmosphere was good, vibe was relaxed and upbeat, very clean inside, and friendly/helpful staff and truck operators all around. Some prices were a bit high, but we didn't feel like it was extreme based on the quality of food and the ability to easily try different offerings without having to drive all over. The biggest knock was that even though we were greeted right away by a very friendly 'guide' when we walked in, his explanation of how the concept works was confusing and incomplete. We ended up having to speak to the folks running the trucks to better understand how to navigate the ordering process, cash vs credit card, and the ability to order everything from all the different trucks on one ticket, not separate tickets for each truck. Our other disappointment was that we went there for lunch (at 12:30p on the weekend) and the biggest indoor spot we wanted to try told us they weren't opening until 2pm so we'd have to come back later (maybe next time). Here's who we ended up trying: Big Red's BBQ Pit: Holy Smokin' Brisket Burnt Ends Batman! Big Red served up the absolute best burnt ends I've ever had from a food truck, and at the top of the list for all time best that I've had. Perfectly charred, crunchy bark while maintaining a juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfectly smoked inside. The rub and BBQ sauce were spot-on. Everyone in our family agreed that it was the best thing we tried all day. I guess I could have just said: 10/10 no notes. So Cheesy: Came highly recommended by some friends. A delicious sounding menu with some great options. The Steak Tacos were tender, flavorful, and filled to the max. The cilantro aioli and chipotle crema were flavor-bombs that really brought it all together. Fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Phili-Mignon sandwich was very good, but not quite as good as I was hoping to get based on the description and price. It was on the small side, very bread-heavy, short on steak, and the beet horseradish mayo was lacking the 'kick' I was looking for. Again, perfectly cooked & seasoned fries on the side. This was the busiest truck we ordered from, so the wait time was much longer than all the rest, especially since there was only one guy working. However, while talking to the guy at the Parma truck (more below) after he finished our order, he ran over to So Cheesy to give him a hand in the truck and help push out food. IMHO, I thought this showed a great collaboration and willingness to put the customer first. Overall, a good experience with So Cheesy, but I'd skip the Phili-Mignon Sandwich and opt for a burger (heard others there saying how amazing they were) or their tacos on our next visit. Parma: My wife had the Arugula Insalata and couldn't stop raving about it. She loved the ingredients, flavor, freshness, and size. Possibly one of the best 'bang for your buck' items that we tried. I didn't catch his name, but the gentleman running the truck was super nice, brought my wife's salad inside to her while the rest of us were outside waiting on other food, and even ran over to help the guy in the So Cheesy truck push out orders! Amo Samis Sammies: We tried the Breadless Chicken Shawarma Bowl. It was delicious and piled a mile high with tasty, marinated, tender chicken. The dressing was light and tangy, and the Lebanese pickles were incredible. I initially thought the price was a bit high for a 'bowl', but after seeing how much chicken was stacked on top, it made sense.

Strange that there are no car rentals in Detroit. We had to take an uber here to pick up our car.read more

What has happened to Fairlane Mall is tragic. Anyone who shopped here in the 1980s and 1990s will…read moreremember when this was a bustling shopping center. I loved coming to Fairlane when I was a kid and running up and down the ramps. These days the only store worth visiting at this mall is Macy's and it's a fairly small location compared to the Macy's at other malls. Most of the mall is closed storefronts or cheap clothing stores. There aren't a lot of options at the food court either. It's only a matter of time until Fairlane closes down like so many other malls in the metro area.

Very fun place to hang out before a Wings or Pistons game, or just in general! Food hall with…read moreseveral different cuisines offered. We most often go to Bangkok 96 or Momo Cha, but we've been happy with the food at each place so far! The dumplings at Momo Cha in particular are very tasty. Plenty of local Michigan beers and a full service bar. Service is usually pretty efficient and there are huge areas of seating where you can seat yourself. Sometimes at peak hours (especially before a game, or over the summer) can be hard to find seats for bigger groups. Over the summer they often have live music in the outdoor seating area, and additional outdoor games etc out back! One bummer is that Bangkok 96 used to have a pad thai roll (imagine pad thai but served as a kind of sushi roll) but it wasn't on the menu anymore when we went yesterday! A tragedy.

First visit - There to meet friends that came over the bridge from Canada. Easy spot for a casual…read morecatch-up. Great food from the Mexican spot. Easy to park, however, parking is not free and there is security to guard patrons and their vehicles. Sketchy area downtown but nice enough inside. Huge facility. We stayed inside since it was raining. Bar service is nice but not affordable pours for low abv beer. $9 for a shady is stupid.

This visit to the GM Renaissance Center felt bittersweet. With GM moving its global headquarters to…read morethe Hudson's Detroit building, much of the RenCen is already closed for renovation. Level A - the first floor was closed, and we could only walk around Level 1, with limited access to view the cars from above. For years, this has been one of my favorite spots to bring friends when they visited Detroit. Seeing everything from vintage GM models to upcoming vehicles all in one place always felt iconic. Knowing this was likely one of the last visits before major demolition begins made it feel even more emotional. We'll truly miss this space as we've known it. The change, while disappointing at first, makes sense. The two office towers closest to the river, along with the connecting podium, are slated for demolition. The original 1970s-era design simply no longer fits modern work needs, especially with the shift toward remote and hybrid work. While it's sad to see this space go, the future plans, opening up the riverfront and creating a Navy Pier-style park and entertainment area, give hope that something even better is coming.

I was here for a stay at the Marriott hotel but I still managed to do some wandering through the…read moreproperty. Envisioned by Henry Ford II as a "city within a city" to counteract the decline of Detroit in the 1960s, it was designed by architect John Portman who is also responsible for the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, the Embarcadero Center in San Francisco and the New York Marriott Marquis, among others. Phase one was completed in 1977 with additional towers added in 1981 for a total of seven! Sadly, General Motors decided to relocate its headquarters elsewhere and much of the office space is vacant. But that doesn't make it any less interesting and the GM display in the lowest level is darned awesome. [Review 682 of 2025 - 390 in Michigan - 24243 overall]

I brought my son downtown for his 16th birthday and to hit the NFL Draft. We were hungry and knew…read morethat Recess opened up and so I had to get here. BAAAAAAAAABY! I'm so glad I came. So we ordered from three out of four of the restaurants.... Jerk @ Nite: Oxtail tacos which came with red beans rice..... when I tell you that the tacos are good....i mean they are just amazing delicious. They have a hint of spice but not too much. Absolutely delicious. Savannah's Smokehouse: Smoked Cauliflower Wings ... WHEW! These thangs....yes thangs.... Are mind blowing good. I was amazed at how good they were. My son couldn't believe it either. Pequeno: Churros.... My son said they are the best he's had. Please stop in to this place! You won't be disappointed!

The Mango Mocktail was the Truth!! It's refreshing,tart,sweet,and the recharge I needed to start my…read moreday! Go get you one of these lol!!

Went Sunday after church. There are 10 Black owned restaurants but some are closed on Sunday. There…read moreare a variety of meals to please you from Soul food to brunch items, to luscious desserts. This is not a fast food court. Food is made to order so expect to wait. Parking is not the best but available.

Good amount of food and it was tasty! Service was okay but the serving counter looked a bit dirty…read morewith leftover food pieces. Wasn't very thrilled that my takeout container was going to get slid through it. The person serving me was also talking on the phone the whole time during the transaction.

Good was hot and absolutely delicious. They were really nice and patient. Will definitely come back…read morehere!

They have a nice selection of menu items. Everything is cooked fresh to order. They serve breakfast…read morethe first few hours of the day. Includes pancakes, eggs, hash brown, turkey bacon/ham along with Chai option as beverage.

This mall is laid out in a very different manner relative to other more conventional malls. It…read morelooks linear with side halls from the schematic...but it doesn't feel like it. It does not have the grand, high-ceiling, well-lit atrium most large malls would have. It's a little dim inside and feels a little dead since an alarming number of its storefronts are empty. There's also very few food options giving people less reason to spend time there. The anchors are reduced to Kohls and Penneys, and I fear for the longevity of the latter. There were very few people in the mall when I was there save a few mall walkers and a couple of people pacing on their phones. On the plus side, there is a nice children's play area outside Penneys and the large atrium at the end of the mall is a nice space, even though dark. The Easter Bunny was there and set up for kids' pictures, so there was still some evidence of at least minimal vitality. And some of the shops still open were favorites such as Penney's, Kohl's, Spencer's, Lids and Victoria's Secret. It is my theory that about 20 - 25% or so of the existing large 60s-70s-80s era malls will survive over the next few years because that wil be all that the market will support. That trend, of course, is already well underway. Those that survive will need to remake their malls into destination experiences in some way. Malls used to be entertainment hubs in themselves just because of the fact that they provided shopping and dining experiences and a place to hang out (younger crowd) or a place to escape (Mom's day out). But reduced foot traffic in malls and higher operating costs have exposed too-thin margins that are killing mall retail populations rapidly. And people shifting their tastes to experiences rather than material goods is causing consternation among retailers as well. Add to that the fact that malls aren't that attractive as hangout places anymore, which is not unrelated to the retail demise. As most malls continue to disappear or morph into something else through deliberate re-purposing (eg., residences), this one does not seem like it has the right ingredients to be a mall survivor. It just feels like a dead experience when you're there. 6 PM on a weeknight might not be at the top of primetime, but evidence of life should have been better than what I saw. This mall seems like a place where you go to pick up something at a particular store and you leave. There's little temptation to stick around once you've accomplished your purpose because there's no reason to do so. That's not sustainable for the retailers. The business model of malls dictates the opposite if it's going to work. The tenants are supposed to synergistically support each other in attracting patrons who come to browse multiple shops. It seems like this is going the way of the transition in retail that is embodying the end of an era. Change is happening rapidly in America's commercial culture. But that's life. Who knows? Maybe someone with some vision and creativity will figure out a survive-to-thrive plan for this establishment. But realistically I don't think this place will still exist in ten years, at least not as a conventional mall.

This place is barely still open. A few of the places had their own heating systems hooked into the…read morebuilding hvac!!!!! Pennys is the only surviving end store but kohls is still holding strong!!! Even the restaurants in the parking lot are all closing or have closed. The stores that were open were well stocked, clean and people were super nice and friendly. Even early in Black Friday!!!!