Food Traveler Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 111

It’s true: The D is in the midst of an economic turnaround. Downtown has been revitalized with an ever-growing number of tech businesses, entrepreneurs, retail and restaurants. An up-and-coming food mecca, it was named one of “6 Unexpected Cities for the Food Lover” by National Geographic, with more than 100 new restaurants, breweries, distilleries and coffee shops opening in the last three years. These newcomers join the stalwart who never gave up on Detroit, and together, are orchestrating a transformation there’s just no stopping. DISCOVER DETROIT, AMERICA’S GREAT COMEBACK CITY. Townhouse restaurant and Luke Song, owner Mr. Song Millinery.