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The name attentive staff won't leave you wondering is a clever nod to Boyne Mountain's first why they made the cut. 40 acres, purchased by founder Situated in the heart of the Everett Kircher for just $1. stunning Townsend Hotel, which itself was just named to PIZZA, ANYONE? Conde Nast Traveler's Top 15 MOD Pizza opened its fourth Hotels in the Midwest, the res- Michigan location in Woodhaven taurant is the perfect choice for last weekend (23071 Allen a power breakfast or a roman- Road). The Seattle-based chain tic dinner for two. is known for its fast-casual, Ryan Last week, I stopped by made-to-order artisan pizzas. Fishman Rugby to sample its new sea- Local draft beers and wines are sonal menu, which features available, as well as handspun a number of incredible new entrees in milkshakes and house-made lemonades addition to classics like their crispy duck and teas. breast and Dover sole prepared tableside. MR. TACO RETURNING TO Try the potato latke, paired with sour EAST LANSING cream and, in lieu of applesauce, sea- sonal fruit butter. Their potato gnocchi MSU alumni and Lansing commuters is decadent, as is the seared lamb loin alike can look forward to the return of with red pepper risotto, but the highlight Mr. Taco and his infamous mustache to for me was the new foie burger — an the state's capital. First opened in 1967 otherworldly combination of braised by Eugene Bonofiglio, Mark Eytcheson short rib, sweet onion jam, parmesan and Paul Coscarelli, the restaurant was aioli, burgundy truffles, seared foie gras, known for quality ingredients and made- Thomasville tomme cheese and burgun- to-order specialties. After expanding dy truffle fries that are to die for. to four Greater Lansing locations, their There's no doubt the accolades are doors closed for the last time some nine earned at Rugby — where you can years ago. Bonofiglio's son Bill confirms select a drink from their Wine Spectator he will reopen in their former location at award-winning wine list, followed by any 3122 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, number of entrees that helped earn their but no word yet on when. AAA Four Diamond award. MAZEL TOV TO ... NEW RESTAURANT COMING Jesse and Lisa Bernstein on the birth of TO WEST VILLAGE daughter Emma Rose. Sam Kirchner of West Bloomfield and Detroit's West Village will welcome Brix come spring — a charcuterie and wine Bradley Horowitz on their engagement. shop in the converted bank building at Dr. Lisa Newman, named director of 7981 Kercheval Ave. The planned devel- Henry Ford Health System's new breast opment will feature a retail first floor and cancer research center, slated to open in two apartments on its second floor. The 2018 as part of Henry Ford's ambitious 1,200-square-foot space will have seating $110 million Detroit Cancer Center. for 20, but customers are also welcome Bobby Schostak, co-CEO of Schostak to "grab and go" from a selection of wine, Brothers & Co., appointed to serve on the smoked meats, charcuterie, cheeses, jams Oakland University Board of Trustees by and chocolate. An outdoor patio space Gov. Rick Snyder. will serve Brix as well as two other yet to The Shul and Chabad of Greater be named restaurant projects going into Downtown Detroit on another incredibly the building. successful Menorah in the D. And happy birthday to Abigail NEW AT BOYNE MOUNTAIN Rebenstock, Marc Ashed, Lowell Weiss, The Village at Boyne Mountain wel- Wade Fink, Rachel Miller, Jordan Bolton comes a pair of new neighbors with The and Matt Friedman. *