Create your own stir fry at this reliable chain located in Auburn Hills just west of Oakland University. Select your protein, sauce, veggies and hit the grill. You can have your creation on its own, over rice or in a tortilla shell. Customize away!
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Create your own stir fry at this reliable chain located in Auburn Hills just west of Oakland University. Select your protein, sauce, veggies and hit the grill. You can have your creation on its own, over rice or in a tortilla shell. Customize away!
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As the name implies, this place is all about the fish. But the big menu also features steak, chicken and pasta. The setting is casual and lively with portraits of fish decorating the walls. There are two dining rooms, an outdoor patio, and a big cocktail and steamer bar.
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This market offers visitors prepared foods, flowers, live music and fresh produce. All the farmers' market goodies and you are in downtown Birmingham which means there are plenty of restaurants nearby.
There is a public parking lot on the east side of N. Old Woodward.
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We like that this pizza joint also offers a decent selection of "real" salads. When Athletic-Minded Travelers hit the road, an artisan style pizza brimming with fresh veggies and high quality protein can be a savior. All Blaze locations are upbeat, friendly and quick.
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Located at the high-end Somerset Collection shopping mall, this Italian's wood fired grill means plenty of healthily prepared options.
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Located in the heart of Detroit's Greek Town, this New Orleans themed eatery features live jazz, bourbon street décor, and of course French Quarter cuisine. It's noisy, boisterous and fun. There is multi-level seating, two bars, a sushi bar and an open kitchen.
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Locally owned, this New Orleans themed eatery features live jazz, bourbon street décor, and of course French Quarter cuisine. It's noisy, boisterous and fun. There is multi-level seating, two bars, a sushi bar and an open kitchen.
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The GM RenCen is located downtown and offers a bevy of dining options. There are nearly 20 eateries including a deli, coffee shop, burger joint, soup shop, Starbucks, and, one of our favorites, a Potbelly Sandwich Works. For those looking for a more upscale dining venue, the restaurant at the M
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It's modern and hip but not too trendy. The decor reminds us of a steakhouse gone casual. Exposed brick, interesting wall fixtures, exposed ceiling, big bar and wood floors come together to create a lively vibe. The menu leans upscale with a nice array of meat and non-meat options.
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What we like about steak houses is that they offer a broad menu that includes plentiful grilled protein with ample vegetable sides. They are also good venues for business meals and for those on their own.
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This homey café with wood tables, white lace curtains and lots of greenery serves up American and fusion vegetarian cuisine that is fresh, natural and healthy.
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There are a number of Middle Eastern restaurants in the Detroit Metro area and La Marsa is a good one. There are several locations and each one offers a big menu of Middle Eastern favorites in a casual setting.
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There are a number of Middle Eastern restaurants in the Detroit Metro area and La Marsa is a good option. Travelers will appreciate the big menu and relaxed vibe. The décor is traditionally ethnic with a big chandelier, booth seating, Middle Eastern art and flourishes.
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Classic, traditional, American grill. Extensive menu provides plenty of healthy ordering options. Grilled preparations, creative entrée salads, wide appetizer and side selection.
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The nautical themed dining room is upscale yet casual with warm lighting, cozy booths and lots of blue. It has a bit of a steakhouse feel, but it is seafood that takes center stage.
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This international marketplace has a big deli with over 75 prepared items daily. Additionally, the onsite bakery turns out more than 15 kinds of bread daily along with scones, coffee cakes, and other desserts. Grocery items, produce, flowers and other staples are also sold here.
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This Vietnamese soup house is family owned and locals like the vibe and food. The vibe is urban casual with exposed brick, wood floors, big windows, exposed ceiling ductwork, and multiple TVs over the bar.
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Hooray for prepared foods and healthy ready-to-go packaged foods and produce. And you can get it at the airport! The market is located at Gate A36 in the McNamara Terminal. There is also a Zingerman's coffee bar.
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In addition to the farmers' market, there is a flea market every Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm. About 60 farmers are represented and sell fruits, veggies, herbs, grains, plants, baked goods, cheeses and artisan crafts.
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Traditional and classic with a cozy fireplace, rich cherry wood, white linens and fresh flowers, The Rugby Grille is an upscale and intimate setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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This local pizzeria/pub chain has made the Detroit metro area its home for over 60 years. The sports-themed restaurants have TVs, video games and other family friendly accoutrements, such as pizza! Shield's also offers entrée salads and other eats for those looking to go light.
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Located in the Livonia Marriott, Lorraine's offers a casual yet sophisticated, warm and lively option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The bar is a great option for those dining alone.
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Located on the eastern side of downtown, the enormous outdoor Eastern Market is a longstanding Detroit institution. Vendors display their goods in the open air sheds. Count on fresh produce, meat products, herbs, spices, nuts, candies and more.
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Prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more. Located in the Lampost Plaza.
Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJ's a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Open 8 am to 9 pm daily
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TJ's offers a bevy of prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more. Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJ's a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Open 8 am to 9 pm daily
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Prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more. Located behind CVS.
Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJ's a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Open 8 am to 9 pm daily
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Prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more. Located in the Lampost Plaza. Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJ's a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Open 9 am to 9 pm daily
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Bakery, dairy, brewery and restaurant all in one. Traffic evolved from a college (Wayne State) hang out to a local favorite for its fresh, homemade eats and diverse menu which changes every two weeks. It's also popular with the pre and post theater crowd.
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Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. Whole Foods offers lots of gourmet goodies for all. The Ann Arbor store is big, 50,000 square feet, and offers a coffee and smoothie bar, pizza oven, sushi bar, Mediterranean bar and wine and beer by the glass.
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Hooray for the salad bar, prepared foods and grocery staples. We always favor a Whole Foods meal when we are on the road. This Midtown location is about 21k square feet and has a mezzanine level.
Open daily 8a-10p
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Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. Whole Foods offers lots of gourmet goodies for all. This store is located 2 miles from Oakland University and also features a hot food bar, sushi bar, brick oven pizza, coffee and wine bar and all the other good stuff!
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Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. Whole Foods offers lots of gourmet goodies for all. This location is close to the upscale shopping mall, Somerset Collection. Birmingham and its boutiques and art galleries is also not far.
Open daily 8a to 10p
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Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. Whole Foods offers lots of gourmet goodies for all. This store features a full-service bar as well as brick oven pizza, sushi and a hot food bar.
Open daily 8a to 10p
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This place is famous! It's a food market and deli that serves up made-to-order sandwiches with ingredients such as black angus corned beef, free-range Amish chicken, farmhouse cheeses, smoked fish, and much more (including veggie sandwiches, salads, and soups).
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Don't get this place confused with the famous deli, because the Roadhouse is a full service eatery that relies upon organic ingredients, free range meats and other upscale ingredients to create its American style menu.
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This chain is all about the soup! Emphasizing fresh, all natural ingredients and a commitment to taste, this fast food soup joint is a popular lunch destination--especially given the Renaissance Center location. The soup selections change daily and Zoup!
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This chain is all about the soup! Emphasizing fresh, all natural ingredients and a commitment to taste, this fast food soup joint is a popular lunch destination. The soup selections change daily and Zoup! also offers paninis, salads and smoothies.
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This chain is all about the soup! Emphasizing fresh, all natural ingredients and a commitment to taste, this fast food soup joint is a popular lunch destination. The soup selections change daily and Zoup! also offers paninis, entree salads and smoothies.
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