arts & life fressing with fishman Absinthe Minded T he Whitney has added another unique twist to the mansion lumber baron David Whitney Jr. once called home. The Detroit landmark known for world class dining will now serve absinthe — the highly alcoholic and purportedly hallucinogenic spirit that draws its unique flavor from wormwood, anise and fennel. Made popular in France at the turn of the century, but made illegal in the United States and across Europe by 1915, the drink is now featured Wednesdays through Sundays in a small space on the restaurant's third- floor, adjacent to its popular Ghostbar. Drink enough and maybe you'll see the other kind of spirits many claim still roam the building's eerie corridors. If you're in the mood for more than just cocktails, you can't miss with din- ner or the restaurant's signature Sunday Ryan brunch (named Hour magazine's 2015 Fishman Best Brunch in Detroit). My personal favorite is their house specialty, a decadent Beef Wellington with prosciutto, spinach and mushrooms in a veal cabernet sauce. Special menu events are planned through the end of the year, including a Thanksgiving buffet, seasonal holiday lunch and New Year's Eve. Also making your visit worth- while is the dessert parlor and bakeshop, which opened in its own space on the third floor earlier this year to feature the decadent creations of the restaurant's executive pastry chef. Ir LUCKY MIDTOWN A fourth location for Pho Lucky opened its doors in Midtown this week (3111 Woodward Ave.). The Vietnamese restaurant is known for drawing crowds to its Redford, Novi and Southfield locations with its eponymous broth dish. Of course, there's more to the menu than just soup, and the Detroit location will also serve beer and wine when its liquor license comes through, expected sometime this month. SO MANY CHOICES! Chain 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza opened its first Michigan location this month near the Macomb Mall in Roseville (32427 Gratiot). The restaurant will be operated by local franchise partner Capital Pizza Ventures and fea- ture more than 50 cheeses, sauces, meats and vegetables for personalized, made-to-order pizzas in 10-inch and 14-inch sizes. There are plans to open at least three more locations in Michigan over the course of the next year, adding to the 80 other locations across the country. NEW PLUMS Just in case you do your grocery shopping at the airport, the latest Plum Market location opened last week in a 3,700 square foot space inside the McNamara Terminal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options will be available, fea- turing prepared foods by Zingerman's. A fourth Michigan location for the Farmington Hills-headquartered grocer was also scheduled to open this week in Ann Arbor (3601 Plymouth Road). TOWNSEND PARTY Don't miss one of the year's hottest parties — Tickets will sell out fast for Thanksgiving Eve at the Townsend Hotel (Nov. 25), but they're still available at neptix.com. MAZEL TOV TO ... Jack and Julie Kramer on their beautiful wedding last week- end. It was a pleasure celebrating with you. Dan Gilbert on the success of Benefit III at Cobo Center, which raised funds for the Children's Tumor Foundation. Temple Beth El on 165 years and a successful gala to cel- ebrate the joyous occasion. Berkley City Councilman Alan Kideckel, Bloomfield Hills Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Sherr, Oak Park Mayor Marian McClellan and City Councilman-elect Solomon Radner — and all of our local public servants elected or reelected last week And happy birthday to David Contorer, Brad Friedman, Matthew Hollander, Rachel Lachover, Jessie Hodari and Tyler Ross. * Got a tip for Ryan? Email him at ryan@thefishmangroup.com . • JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING FEAST ors THANKSGIVING BUFFET 11AM -8PM Adults Kids (10 and Under) $26.99 $12.99 Serving Traditional Carved Turkey with All the Trimmings! ''\itT1-101 Appetizers • Cold Dips • Cold Salads Lamb Chops Pastas 1/4 4 Chicken Fresh Fruit Greek Favorites Pumpkin and Apple Pies 40380 Grand River • Novi • Call Now for Reservations & Seating Times 248.615.2102 • Bigtommys.com " • . • „*_.•01 Ir.•=" Between Haggerty & Meadowbrook on the north side • 68 November 12 •2015 • 2047650