The Essential Guide to Christmas 2020 Dining in Southeast Michigan #DetroitFood
Where to order dinner, find festive cocktails, and celebrate with friends (virtually)
Many folks are rightfully bummed about missing out on big family gatherings and holiday celebrations this winter. But there are some ways to brighten spirits and find some joy in what has been a very challenging year, all while supporting local businesses and employees. Why not take it easy this year and have a favorite restaurant cook dinner on Christmas Day or pick up a batch of festive cocktails to enjoy at home? The possibilities are pretty endless in 2020.
Below, Eater has assembled a guide to options for ordering in this holiday season. It’s important to reserve meals sooner, rather than later as many restaurants and bakeries have strict deadlines for reserving items. Eater Detroit will be regularly updating the list as new options become available. Email detroit@eater.com if there’s something we’ve missed.
Is it safe to gather with friends and family?
It’s safest to stay at home with people from your own household this holiday season, no matter how disappointing it may sound. Things like holiday travel, indoor gatherings, and gatherings in large groups without masks all increase the likelihood of someone in your party contracting or passing on COVID-19. The CDC is strongly recommending alternatives to the usual Christmas parties and family meals such as virtual celebrations .
Where can I order sides, mains, meal kits, or full takeout dinner?
Detroit
Marrow (8044 Kercheval Ave.) — Reserve all the necessities for Christmas dinner and maybe even a gift or two for someone on your list Marrow’s online shop. The butcher shop is selling meal kits for two with main course options lobster, truffled lasagna, and lamb, as well as sides like dinner rolls with butter and kielbasa.
Lady of the House (1426 Bagley St.) — This Corktown restaurant is offering heat-and-serve meals for four to six people for $280. There are two options for main dishes: honey ham or roast lamb shoulder. Beer, wine, and cocktails are also available to-go. Place orders online through Tock.
Cork & Gabel (2415 Michigan Ave.) — Corktown restaurant Cork & Gabel is accepting pre-orders for holiday dinners featuring lasagna and meatballs, Italian sausage, antipasto salad, and cannoli for dessert. The meal is designed to feed six but includes enough lasagna for nine people if you like leftovers. The price is $130 plus tax and customers can add on to-go drinks for extra. Email info@corkandgabel.com to reserve a meal by Wednesday, December 16.
Folk (1701 Trumbull St.) — This market-cafe in Corktown is offering holiday meals for up to four people for $130. The menu is vegetarian but customers can add smoked ham from Marrow for an additional $40. Each meal comes with a biscuit tart from Warda Patisserie. Add on options like champagne or bloody marys for a little extra. Wine boxes, charcuterie plates, and cookies are also available as well as extras like gift boxes. Order online.
Hamtramck
Polish Village (2990 Yemans St.) — Polish Village Cafe in Hamtramck will be offering holiday meal packages for pickup or delivery soon. Orders can be placed online.
Nosh Pit (2995 Yemans St.) — This vegan restaurant will soon be accepting orders for Christmas meals to-go. Reserve Christmas dinner on the website.
Metro Detroit
Mabel Gray (23825 John R Rd.) — After selling out of Thanksgiving packages in less than 24 hours, Mabel Gray is already offering Christmas dinner meals for pre-order through Tock. Place orders online through Tock. The build-your-own kit features options like chips and caviar, roasted Michigan beet Greek salad, cheesy potato casserole, Caribbean jerk brussels sprouts, milk braised lamb pasta, and more. Larger options are designed to serve three to four people and each dish is priced between $30 and $70.
Ann Arbor
Cornman Farms (8540 Island Lake Rd.) — Zingerman’s Cornman Farms is offering a mix-and-match menu of holiday meal items and gifts to-go such as figgy pudding, holiday ham, mulling spices, cookies, and more. Place orders online.
Gandy Dancer (401 Depot St.) — Gandy Dancer is serving three holiday meal options to-go: filet mignon, steak and crab cakes, or salmon. The meals are available from Monday, December 21 through Friday, January 1, 2021. Call 734-769-0592.
Where can I order everything else?
The Oakland (201 W. 9 Mile Rd.) — In addition to whiskey tastings and wine by the bottle, fans of the Oakland can get in the holiday spirit with Miracle To-Go offerings like Christmapolitans, Fruitcake Flips, and Jingle Balls Nog. There’s also glassware and other festive cocktail gifts available for sale. Place orders online for pickup or delivery.
The Skip (The Belt Alley) — Downtown Detroit alley bar the Skip is serving its Sippin’ Santa menu to-go this year. Sip tropical holiday-themed drinks at home like the the Parrot in a Pear Tree or the Runaway Sleigh. The Skip offers drinks for pick-up or in-house delivery and is also selling holiday themed merch for those in need of a stocking stuffer or a December pick-me-up. Place orders online.
What are some other ways to celebrate?
Cafe Muse (418 S Washington Ave.) — This Royal Oak restaurant has added a holiday-themed virtual wine and dinner pairing for Saturday, December 12. Customers may pickup their meal and beverages curbside and then head home to join the festive Zoom celebration. The menu features options like oyster and roasted shallot stew, beet and spinach salad, spiced ginger creme brulee, and more. The cost is $38 per person plus $49 for three bottles of wine. Call 248-544-4749 to reserve and pre-pay or email CafeMuseRoyalOak@gmail.com.
Gandy Dancer (401 Depot St.) — Gandy Dancer is offering to-go meals and holiday party packs to-go with options like seafood boils and boxed lunches. Call 734-769-0592 or order delivery.
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