One-Year Anniversary at Tacos Wuey: To celebrate its first year of business, this critically acclaimed restaurant in southwest Detroit is serving a special three-course menu for $35. Choose a starter like soup, elote, empanada, or ceviche; your choice of one of the house entrees (including a birria plate); and a pick of dessert. Menu runs through July 31. Walk in or make a reservation. 3970 Vernor Hwy., Detroit. (313) 406-4767.
Detroit Classics menu returns to the Whitney: To celebrate the city’s 325th birthday, the Whitney restaurant is bringing back its “Detroit Classics” menu this month. The features include a classic Maurice salad, Better Made potato chip-crusted walleye, almond boneless chicken and more. The menu runs through July 31. The restaurant will also have a garden party at 5 p.m. Friday to celebrate Detroit’s birthday with a DJ, coney dogs and birthday cake ($10 admission). 4421 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 832-5700. Thewhitney.com.
Slidewistle Oysters at Dakota Inn: Soak up a summer Sunday while sucking down some oysters as the Slide Whistle traveling oyster bar pops up in the biergarten at this historic German Restaurant. The menu will have East and West Coast oysters, beef kabob, shrimp skewers, corn, watermelon, hot dog, and more. 3 p.m. Sun. 17324 John R, Detroit. https://www.instagram.com/slidewhistle.oyster
Lobster rolls at Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop: Delivered fresh from Maine, lobster rolls are back at this Corktown destination. Served on a toasted roll from Crispelli’s Bakery, the lobster is dressed with mayo, celery, onions, herbs and lemon, served with a bag of chips and a pickle, for $39. Get a lobster salad for the same price, or two lobster rolls and a bottle of dry rosé for $94. Dine-in or carryout. July 29-Aug. 2. No reservations. 1413 Brooklyn, Detroit. (313) 961-2000. mudgiesdeli.com.
Hot Sauce Festival at Masonic Temple Detroit: Reflecting the growing consumer demand for all things spicy, Detroit is getting its own hot sauce festival this summer. The family-friendly event will give local hot sauce makers a chance to shine, and there will be entertainment and things to do for everyone, even if you aren’t into setting your taste buds ablaze. There will be sanctioned eating competitions from U.K.-based group League of Fire, classes on how to get your hot sauce company off the ground and other local food vendors. 10 a.m. Aug. 1-2. $20 and up. 500 Temple, Detroit. Detroithotsaucefestival.com.
Chutney Festival at Royal Oak Farmers Market: South Asian street food, cocktails and mocktails are a highlight of this evening food festival, which is free to attend for the first time. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 20. Free. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/chutney-festival-tickets-1981786775594.
Melody Baetens
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