Skipping Downtown for the NFL Draft? Here Are Some Ways to Catch the Action in Detroit Neighborhoods Instead. #DetroitFood
Game day brews by the Detroit Riverfront, margaritas and live-streaming in Southwest, and a barbecue garden party in Boston Edison
Today is the start of the NFL Draft, broadcasting live from Detroit’s Campus Martius downtown, where more than 300,000 spectators are expected to visit over the next three days. Maybe you’re interested in keeping up when the league’s 32 teams announce their picks alongside your fellow Detroit football fans (maybe while enjoying a snack), but are less enthusiastic about the prospect of dealing with crowded park and ride shuttles, waiting in line to use a porta potty, or paying surge prices for beers and well drinks.
A number of food and drink establishments are taking the Draft action to the neighborhoods, by offering livestreams of the event from television screens, where guests can enjoy a cozy meal with friends without the hassle. Here are a few last-minute options of restaurants, bars, and cafes in the neighborhoods for those of you looking for a way to watch the Draft, just not sandwiched between masses of people downtown.
Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails (9215 E Jefferson Avenue) — Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails in Detroit’s East Village is showing the NFL Draft on TVs both in the restaurant and bar area. Reservations are encouraged for brunch and dinner service throughout the weekend.
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant (5900 Vernor Hwy) — Southwest Detroit stalwart El Rancho Mexican Restaurant is playing the Draft live from TVs in the bar area. Enjoy a plate of tacos, a sizzling fajitas platter, or share a bunch of appetizers like queso flameado and Detroit-style botanas.
The Commons (7900 Mack Avenue) — Any multitaskers out there? Catch up on that pile of laundry at the Commons — the eastside’s coffee shop/laundromat — and then stop by later to catch Draft festivities on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. And maybe even squeeze in a little fellowship among neighbors. The Christian-based nonprofit MACC Development (which operates the cafe) will feature food trucks, giveaways, games, and Faith Night on Friday, with special guest Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield. Programming kicks off at 5:30 p.m. each day. On Thursday, things wrap up at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. on Friday, and 3 p.m. on Saturday. Registration is required for each day.
The Congregation (9321 Rosa Parks Boulevard) — Set in a restored 1920s church with a sprawling patio and garden, the Congregation is an any-occasion type of spot where you can get a charcuterie board and a bottle of Beaujolais with friends or a veggie sandwich and a cold brew while reading a book. For each day of the Draft, the Congregation hosts a tailgate party from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring yard games and food from Mr. Pit Master BBQ.
Atwater Brewery and Tap House (237 Jos Campau) — Sip on Detroit-style beers at Atwater’s Tap House just under two miles from all of the Draft hype and only a short stroll to the Robert C. Valade Park on the Detroit Riverfront. To commemorate the momentous time in Detroit, the brewery has launched Big Pick IPA, brewed in the Midwest style. The beer has a 6.5% ABV and is brewed with Centennial and Cascade hops.
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