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n just its second year
in operation, Freakin'
Unbelievable Burgers has
opened a second company-
owned unit at 29206 Orchard
Lake Road in Farmington Hills
(Its first location was opened
in Flint). More than $1 mil-
lion dollars was invested in
the restaurant, which features
cutting-edge technology and
new customization options for
guests.
Digital LCD menu boards were intro-
duced with the new location, allowing
for frequent menu innovation, competi-
tive pricing and seasonal burger pro-
motion. New design elements
include a 4-foot crystal chan-
delier among a modern
and monochromatic
architectural design.
Corrugated metal, intri-
cate tile work and Xenon
pendant lighting have
intensified the upscale feel.
Aside from a growing list of
40+ premium burger toppings, Freakin'
Unbelievable Burgers has also intro-
duced gluten-free buns; fresh-never-fro-
zen black bean burgers featuring fresh

Best Delis Are
In Metro Detroit
Looking for great deli meat sandwiches?
Don't go to LA or New York, says writer
Brad Cohen of the food website Food
Republic. Go to Detroit! Cohen cites
Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor for its
superior rye bread. And he loves the
bread — soft on the inside and crusty
on the outside — at the Stage Deli in
West Bloomfield. Other local delis made
the cut for their great bread: Steve's Deli
in Bloomfield Township and the Bread
Basket, with locations including Royal
Oak and Southfield. Cohen also believes
that the corned beef found in the Motor
City is the best, too. Why? Many local
delis get raw, seasoned briskets from
Detroit's United Meat and Deli, cooking
it on-site, "giving each a slightly different
character:'

January's Top Fine
Dining Restaurants
Each month the top Detroit fine dining
restaurants are put through an in-depth
evaluation process in order to determine
which produce the best services and
experience overall. For January 2014, the
best Detroit fine dining restaurants as
revealed by bestofluxury.com are: Steve

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cilantro, black beans and roasted corn
salsa; and a grilled salmon burger. The
selection of regional craft beers, both
on tap and by the bottle, has also been
expanded. Drive-through service and
online ordering are available.
Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers
has garnered national atten-
tion since its inception in
May 2012 including a
#12 ranking on Fast
Casual's 2013 list of
the "Top 100 Movers &
Shakers" nationwide.
Hours are Monday-
Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.;
Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-midnight;
and Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Diners can expect to eat for under $10
each.

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& Rocky's (Novi), Rattlesnake Club
(Detroit), No. VI Chophouse (Novi),
ROAST (Detroit), Wolfgang Puck
(MGM Grand, Detroit), The Lark (West
Bloomfield), Mon Jin Lau (Troy), Coach
Insignia (RenCen, Detroit) and Opus
One (Detroit).

Valentine's Day At Prime29
Take your "special someone" to
Prime29 in West Bloomfield, for steaks,
seafood and fine wines this Valentine's
Day weekend, Feb. 14-15. All women
will receive a beautiful red rose. Friday,
the atmosphere will be elegant with the
sounds of Phil Turkington softly play-
ing love songs from 8-11 pm. and James
Kosty playing music on Saturday eve-
ning. Valentine's Days specials include
Osetra caviar, Blu Points oyster and
champagne, prosciutto and watermelon
salad, Alaskan halibut, 14-oz. Waygu
strip steak, 18-oz. prime filet mignon
served table side and, for dessert,
choose the black-and-white chocolate
decadence duo among other options.
Prime29 Steakhouse is located next to
Plum Market, 6545 Orchard Lake Road.
Phone (248) 737-7463. Reservations
are recommended.

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