| BEANS AND CORNBREAD: A SOULFUL BISTRO It's no accident that the fried chicken ($12.95) here is so flavorful—the meat marinates in a cayenne spice rub for 24 hours. Every serving comes with mini sweet-potato muffins. (29508 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, 248-208-1680) |
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BAKER'S KEYBOARD LOUNGE Locals trek to this 73-year-old jazz institution to hear the greats (Dave Brubeck and John Coltrane have both played here) and dig into heaping platters of peppery fried chicken with collard greens and yams ($10). (20510 Livernois St., 313-345-6300) |
