Before dining in this Detroit suburb, check out our list of the best places to eat in Southfield:

Bacco Ristorante | 29410 Northwestern Hwy

In addition to Italian dishes made with the finest imported ingredients, diners can enjoy a variety of Italian wines, which are also available for take-home purchase.

Beans & Cornbread | 29508 Northwestern Hwy 

This award-winning restaurant specializes in traditional Southern favorites and low country cuisine, and features upscale dining as well as a wine and martini bar.

Cafe Kabob Mediterranean Grille & Catering | 25148 Evergreen Rd.

The food at this restaurant is both healthy and delicious, as evidenced by the wraps, salads, juices and smoothies on its menu. Plus, there are more dishes on the menu that are gluten-free than not.

Star Delicatessen | 24555 W 12 Mile Rd.

This take-out only deli is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. In addition to numerous meats, cheeses, smoked fish, salads and breads, Star offers salad plates, soups, desserts, and deli specialties, like kosher dill pickles and spinach dip.

Sweet Lorraine's Cafe & Bar | 29101 Greenfield Rd.

Expect, soups, pastas, seafood and vegetarian entrees inspired by ethnic cuisines, as well as an impressive wine list, which has received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

Click the links for info about Paragon’s communities in Southfield, Franklin River Apartments and Park Lane Apartments.

For more local restaurant recommendations, check out our list of the best places to eat in Westland.

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From coneys to Cantonese fried shrimp, there’s something for everyone. Read on for our Top 5 Places to Eat in Westland:

Adam's Family Restaurant | 4675 S. Middlebelt Rd., Westland

With a variety of reasonably priced meals, this restaurant is great for families. Homemade soups, sandwiches made with fresh, roasted meats, and chili cheese fries —the largest serving in town and only $3.49— are just a few of their specialties. And breakfast is served all day.

Bates Burgers | 33406 5 Mile Rd., Livonia 

Open since 1959, this diner is widely considered a local landmark. In addition to hamburgers, cheeseburgers and chiliburgers, the menu features fries, coneys, and soups (which vary depending on the day). Call ahead for carry-out.

China Gate | 5824 N. Wayne Rd., Westland

Patrons frequently call the fare at this family-owned carry-out restaurant the best Chinese food they’ve ever had. In fact, China Gate has a 5-star rating on Facebook. Its menu has more than 60 dishes, but the fried dumplings are especially popular.

Mr. Mike's Grill | 6047 N. Wayne Rd., Westland

This restaurant is known for home-cooked style meals made using the freshest ingredients. Its prime rib dinners (available on weekends) are surefire crowd-pleasers, and it even has an entire menu of gluten-free dishes.

Vizzy's Pizza Place | 35925 Ford Rd., Westland

The dough for this restaurant’s pizzas is made fresh daily, the sauce is made from vine-ripened tomatoes, and the cheese is hand-shredded. Have a pie delivered to your doorstep starting at 10:30 a.m. or have an entire meal catered by Vizzy’s anytime— 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (All that’s required is a 12-hour notice.)

Where are your favorite places to eat in Westland? Tell us in the comments!

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Wet weather is a great excuse to spend time inside— and the Motor City has tons of interesting places to visit.

Read on for our Top 5 Places In Detroit to Visit on Rainy Days:

Detroit Institute of Arts | 5200 Woodward Ave.

With more than 100 galleries and over 60,000 works from prehistory through the 21st century, it’s not hard to see why the DIA’s collection is among the top six in the country. And diverse programming for adults, teens, kids and families, and educators means the museum has something for just about everyone.
Admission: $12.50 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for students, $6 for youths 6-17, free for children 5 and under

GM Renaissance Center | 400 Renaissance Center

Towering 73 stories above the city, this landmark is a must-see for locals and out-of-towners. More than 30 retailers, 29 restaurants, and a variety of entertainment ensure that visitors never get bored.
Admission: Free. You can even take a one-hour complimentary tour.

The Guardian Building | 500 Griswold St.

This Art Deco skyscraper is a beaut! Though its original tenant, The Union Trust Company, fell victim to the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the building was saved by investors who believed in the future of Detroit. And to this day, visitors are awed by its unique blend of Aztec, Arts & Crafts, and Native American design features.
Admission: Free. Pure Detroit offers tours that are also free and open to the public.

Michigan Science Center | 5020 John R St.

A planetarium, an IMAX Dome Theatre, live stage shows, and more than 250 hands-on exhibits, special exhibits, lab activities and more translate to about two dozen ways to customize your MiSci visit. Curious minds of all ages welcome!
Admission: $14 for adults, and $12 for children 12 and under and seniors (60+)

Motown Museum | 2648 West Grand Blvd.

Visitors from America and beyond have come to Hitsville U.S.A. to stand in Studio A, where several famous artists and groups, including Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and the Jackson Five, recorded some of the most popular music of the 20th century. An array of artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia are on display throughout the modest home, where Motown Founder Berry Gordy lived with his family during the company’s early years.
Admission: Ranges from $12-$15 for adults, $10 for seniors (62+), $8 for children 12 and under

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Check out this list of the five best bars for Wings watching in Detroit, according to the NHL.

Hockeytown

2301 Woodward Ave.
With a name like Hockeytown, it should come as no surprise that this place is decked out in Red Wings decor. And more than 50 beers from around the world, as well as premium root beer and non-alcoholic beer, guarantee you’ll never go thirsty.

Cheli’s Chili Bar 

47 E. Adams
What better place to watch the Wings than a bar owned by one of the team’s former defensemen, Chris Chelios? Watch games on one of the bar’s 36 flat screen TVs or pre-game there and take a shuttle to Joe Louis Arena.

Ciccarelli’s 22 Sports Bar

408 W. Congress St.
You’ll never miss a minute of Wings action at this sports bar, which has several HD theater projection screens and more than 40 HD big screen TVs. It’s also owned by a former Red Wings player: Dino Ciccarelli.

Sweetwater Tavern

400 E. Congress St.
Want to eat wings while watching the Wings? Then you’ve got to stop into this bar— they’re the house specialty. Sweetwater’s wings are marinated for 24 hours, dredged in spices and fried. Pro Tip: Order the spare ribs and get a full order of wings for free!

The Town Pump Tavern

100 W. Montcalm
With 18 beers on tap and a kitchen that’s open daily until 11 p.m. (except Christmas, because that’s the only day it’s closed), this bar has become one of the area’s most popular destinations.

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