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Where to eat, drink and game watch for Sunday’s Lions game

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January 27, 2024

Where to eat, drink and game watch for Sunday’s Lions game

Don’t have a ticket to Ford Field’s “All Grit Watch Party” on Sunday?

Downtown Detroit will be a happening spot with plenty of the area’s bars and restaurants hosting special watch parties of their own or open as usual and scores of TVs for fans to watch the Detroit Lions battle against the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship.

Plenty of restaurants are stepping up their offerings and hours for fans headed into the city. Fans will find menu offerings ranging from Detroit-style pizza and other pizzas to some of the best chicken wings and classic bar food like nachos.

Here’s a sampling of restaurants and bars ready with watch parties and menus offering plenty of their signature eats and drinks. Most are steps from Ford Field and others are within a short walking distance or a quick QLINE ride.

As most of downtown Detroit will be happening, longtime favorite bars and restaurants around other parts of town are ready for fans. There’s Bookie’s Bar and Grille a few blocks off Woodward, Nemo’s and McShane’s Irish Pub on Michigan Avenue in Corktown, and the longtime Anchor Bar on Fort Street.

And if we’ve missed a favorite spot, be sure to let us know. Send an email with the name and location to food@freepress.com.

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Bakersfield Tacos Tequila Whiskey

On Woodward about a 15-minute walk from the stadium or a quick trip on the QLINE, Bakersfield serves up authentic, Mexican street fare with a vast selection of more than 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. It’s a spot where the food is simple, the service is warm and the atmosphere is alive. 3100 Woodward Ave., Detroit; bakersfieldtacos.com

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Basement Burger Bar

Burgers, of course, are the star here. Choose from beef, bison, chicken, and turkey, or a vegetarian burger. There also are appetizers, salads, and sides. 1326 Brush St., Detroit; basementburgerbar.com

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Brass Rail Pizza Bar

Appetizers, salads, and burgers are on the menu at this establishment on Adams off Woodward, along with red, white, and build-your-own pizzas. The Brass Rail also has dozens of TVs for game-watching. 18 W. Adams, Detroit; brassraildetroit.com

Buddy’s Pizza

Buddy’s Pizza is known for its square pizzas with thick crusts, crisp and caramelized edges with sauce drizzled atop the cheese. A downtown location offering its popular Detroit-style pizza and traditional salads is on Broadway just minutes from Ford Field. 1565 Broadway, Detroit; buddyspizza.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

The spot for all things chicken wings — boneless or classic — and game-watching football. There are also salads, appetizers, burgers, and more. Buffalo Wild Wings downtown on Randolph is a several-minute walk from Ford Field. 1218 Randolph St., Detroit; buffalowildwings.com

Detroit Beer Co.

Just a short walk from Ford Field, this longtime establishment has plenty of beer options that pair with its burgers, twice-cooked chicken wings, sandwiches, and main dishes. This year, Detroit Beer Co. marks 20 years in business. 1529 Broadway, Detroit; detroitbeerco.com

Bert’s Marketplace

This longtime Eastern Market eatery offers its classic fried chicken and barbecue ribs as well as other bar food menu options. 2727 Russell St., Detroit; eatatberts.com

Elwood Bar and Grill

The Elwood, at the corner of Brush and East Adams just across from Ford Field, will open its doors at 10 a.m. There will be a tailgate-style setup with a limited menu. Offerings include hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, and sausages. 300 E. Adams, Detroit; elwoodgrill.com

Firebird Tavern

Opening at 3 p.m. the game-day menu includes the tavern’s popular burgers and chicken wings. You can also try steak frites and corned beef sandwiches. The drink highlight is the Lions Kool-Aid shots and Honolulu Blue mimosa. 419 Monroe St., Detroit; firebirdtavern.com

Frita Batidos

Frita Batidos offers Cuban-inspired street food and is located on District Detroit’s pedestrian-friendly brick-lined street. They will have the game on and $10 Miller High Life buckets. Happy hour and its happy hour menu is available 4-6 p.m. 66 W. Columbia St.; fritabatidos.com

Harry’s Detroit Bar and Grill

Here the vibe is a game day party paired with a vast menu that includes appetizers, entrees, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Parking is free with food and drink purchases. 2482 Clifford St., Detroit; harrysdetroit.com

Hockeytown Cafe

On Woodward Avenue, the multilevel Hockeytown Cafe has a playoff tailgate on Sunday. Doors open on the first floor at 10 a.m., according to its website. The third floor/roof opens at 11 a.m. for its “Playoff Tailgate Party.” There will be heaters on the roof along with a DJ, photo booth, and games. Food offerings include grinders, sliders, ribs, jerk chicken, and pepper steak according to its Facebook page. 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit; hockeytowncafe.com

Hollywood Greektown Casino

Restaurants inside the casino include the newly opened Red Lotus Asian Kitchen at the Monroe Market’s quick-service dining hall. Red Lotus features Asian fusion dishes and traditional dishes. Monroe Market also includes 313 Burger, Dunkin’, and Detroit Taco. Other casino dining venues are Sportsbook Restaurant and Prism Steakhouse. 555 East Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-223-2999; hollywoodgreektown.com

Jo Jo’s Shakebar

A spot for over-the-top shakes paired with craft cocktails and classic bar food like wings, burgers, and fries. There are also soups, salads, and entrees. 88 W. Columbia St., Detroit; jojosshakebar.com

Mom’s Spaghetti

The restaurant is inspired by Detroit rapper Eminem’s lyrics for “Lose Yourself.” It has a walk-up window on the side of Union Assembly on Woodward offering spaghetti, spaghetti, and meatballs or a Sghetti sandwich. There’s also an upstairs retail store within Union Assembly. The project is a partnership with Union Joints Restaurant Group. 2131 Woodward Ave., Detroit; momsspaghetti.com

Mootz Pizzeria

Mootz serves New York-style pizza with a crisp crust along with a selection of starters, salads, beer, wine, and a full cocktail menu. Within walking distance of Ford Field, fans can also grab a slice to go from their slice house if not dining in. 1230 Library St., Detroit; mootzpizzeria.com.

The Brakeman/Penny Red’s

At the Brakeman in Parker’s Alley, you can watch the game and play a few games. There’s foosball, table shuffleboard, or beer pong. If you work up an appetite, the Brakeman has an attached walk-up window serving up buckets of fried chicken, sweet-savory honey-butter biscuits, and a small offering of sides from Penny Red’s. Both will be open at noon and stay open until after the game. 22 John R St., Detroit; thebrakemandetroit.com or pennyreds.com

The Old Shillelagh

This classic, longtime downtown Detroit Irish pub spot has been around since 1975. Its menu highlights sourcing local ingredients. Offerings include starters, salads, sandwiches, Irish fare, burgers, tacos, and nachos. The Old Shillelagh opens at 11 a.m. DJ Kenny Washington is featured at 9 a.m., according to its Facebook page. 349 Monroe St., Detroit; oldshillelagh.com

Tin Roof Detroit

Steps from Ford Field, Tin Roof is a multilevel spot with entertainment and game-watching paired with a menu that includes wings and Nashville hot chicken. On Sunday, doors open at 10 a.m. for its championship watch party, according to the Tin Roof website. There will be a cover band and DJ’s. 47 E. Adams, Detroit; tinroofdetroit.com

Union Assembly

Multilevel Union Assembly is on the ground floor of Little Caesars’ world headquarters. The restaurant also has a second-floor outdoor terrace with elevated views of Woodward Avenue. A menu highlight is its Detroit-style pizza. 2131 Woodward, Detroit; unionjoints.com

Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press.

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Simon Edvinsson injury update: Detroit Red Wings defenseman ruled out vs. Flyers

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December 18, 2024

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Simon Edvinsson injury update: Detroit Red Wings defenseman ruled out vs. Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings lost the services of one of their top-pair defenseman in the first period Wednesday.

Simon Edvinsson did not return after the first period because of what the team called an upper-body injury. The Red Wings announced the move on social media after the first period.

Edvinsson only played 5:36 in the first period. That forced the coaching to scramble the other pairings, and Ben Chiarot instead was out on the ice with Edvinsson’s usual partner, Moritz Seider.

Edvinsson, 21, is in his first full season with the Wings, although having played 25 games over the previous two seasons, he is not considered a rookie. The 6-foot-6 Swede quickly worked his way up to the top pairing, where he and Seider (6 feet 3) give the Wings a formidable pairing with enormous reach.

Edvinsson has also helped contribute offensively, with three goals and 10 assists, in 30 games.

It was not immediately clear how or when Edvinsson got injured in the game Wednesday vs. the Flyers.

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Metro Detroit hockey doctor accused of sexually abusing teens back in court

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Since November 2022, Dr. Zvi Levran has been behind bars at the Oakland County jail. He faces 28 total charges involving child sexual abuse.

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Why Detroit Red Wings’ Alex Lyon is feeling in mood for holiday re-gifting

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December 18, 2024

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Why Detroit Red Wings’ Alex Lyon is feeling in mood for holiday re-gifting

Alex Lyon had a busy day: Practice, prepare to return to the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup – and a bit of holiday re-gifting.

The affable goaltender has been cleared from the lower-body injury that has sidelined him for three weeks. He and Ville Husso are both available for Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers (7 p.m., TNT), while Cam Talbot is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

“Feeling good,” he said Tuesday. “Feeling happy, healthy and just excited to get back in and contribute. It’s always a good feeling.”

The Wings (12-14-4) are looking to win consecutive games for the first time since Thanksgiving. They spent quite a bit of time in practice working on special teams, as the power play – still a respectable 24.4%, in the top 10 in the NHL – has gone quiet the last four games. Marco Kasper, back in good health after missing the last game because of illness, was on Dylan Larkin’s unit.

To keep or not to keep

Throughout their struggles this season, goaltending has been the Wings’ most dependable asset. When Lyon, who hasn’t played since Nov. 25, and Talbot both were sidelined earlier this month, Husso handled the majority of the workload. Carrying three goaltenders can have its challenges – making sure all get enough reps in practice; fitting them under the 23-man limit – but it’s been very useful.

“We’ve been able to turn to an experienced goalie that we believe in all year,” coach Derek Lalonde said. “Over two years, good on our management team, thinking outside the box with roster management and being able to carry three goalies.

“It salvaged our season and got us on the brink of the playoffs last year, and it’s kept us in the battle this year. We’ve had four goalies win games for us this year and we’re not even at Christmas.”

Husso is coming off his first NHL win in more than a year, helping the Wings defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs Dec. 14. The Wings called him up Nov. 27 on an emergency basis, so when Talbot is also healthy, they will have to decide whether to carry three or send Husso back to Grand Rapids Griffins.

He knows that can happen, but “I just go day by day,” Husso said. “I don’t think there is any other way. Do my job and I don’t think about that other stuff.

“It’s been nice to be home and hopefully I’ll get to spend Christmas with the family. That will be good.”

Lalonde: Not yet

Lalonde deferred speculation, saying, “let’s get to three healthy goalies first,” and complemented Husso on his professionalism.

“Ville is just a genuinely really good person, very well liked in the room,” Lalonde said. “He’s a guy you root for. He’s worked hard. A lot of the adversity has come through injury, he’s had some lower body injuries he’s dealt with. He keeps working at it.”

Lyon is ready to get back to work.

“Being healthy is directly tied to your livelihood,” he said. “It’s an important factor and important to stay healthy, but at the same time, things happen.”

Things happen, and holidays happen, and it’s good to have gifts on hand. Lyon had some trinkets in his locker that were from past giveaways at games: A Mike Vernon mini goalie mask replica and a mini replica of Dominik Hasek’s stick.

“The Red Wings gave to me in the form of these presents and I just thought I’d give them right back,” Lyon said, smiling. “It’s the holiday spirit giving.”

Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, “The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,” was released October 2024. Her books, “On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,” and “The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings” are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail.

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