Detroit Hole in the Wall Week

**jonesy** · August-21-14, 12:08 PM

The dates for the 11th edition of Detroit Restaurant Week were anounced today. http://www.freep.com/article/2014082...Week-2014-fall

If Detroit had a "Hole in the Wall Week", which establishments[[ bar, restaurant, street vendor, etc) would you nominate to be a part of it?

**tarkus** · August-21-14, 12:19 PM

Jose's Tacos or Steve's Detroit Deli

**313WX** · August-21-14, 01:36 PM

Define "Hole in the Wall..."

**gazhekwe** · August-21-14, 01:59 PM

Well, it's in Northville, but it seems to belong, Genitti's Hole-in-the-Wall.

Of course for a real hole in the wall feeling, can't beat, Lou's Finer, or Scotty Simpson's, at least that fits my hole-in-the-wall image.

**subsidized** · August-21-14, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by tarkus

Jose's Tacos or Steve's Detroit Deli

Steve's Detroit Deli is the best.

**jonesy** · August-21-14, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by 313WX

Define "Hole in the Wall..."

How about any establishment[[ and I use that term loosely), that would not be considered for Restaurant Week, Bar Week, or any other Week.

**jonesy** · August-21-14, 02:06 PM

Dan and Vi's on Chene. Their deli slices are tasty and unique.

**Jimaz** · August-21-14, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by 313WX

Define "Hole in the Wall..."

I think in this context it would mean any restaurant that puts so much effort into perfecting their food that they sacrifice everything else [[maintenance, lighting, painting, cleanliness, etc.).

The best example I can think of [[unfortunately not anywhere near Detroit) would be the wildly popular Chino Bandido in Phoenix. That place was a dump but their sweet & sour Jade Red chicken with beans and rice was to die for.

Heh. Even their website is crap. But oh, that food!

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**FormerDetroiter** · August-21-14, 02:30 PM

Tucked away in the shadow of the Eastern Market is Cutter's, my favorite Hole in the Wall.

**jonesy** · August-21-14, 02:36 PM

Pupusería in Southwest Detroit

**jonesy** · August-21-14, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by FormerDetroiter

Tucked away in the shadow of the Eastern Market is Cutter's, the epitome of a Hole in the Wall.

Good one. Great place for a burger and a drink

**gazhekwe** · August-21-14, 03:19 PM

That burger looks gigantic!

I so used to love the Round Bar on Chene, that was a real hole in the wall. Soup and bread, meat pierogis with sour cream, my favorite lunches of all time. Wish it was still there. Maybe there is another such hideaway.

**Spartan** · August-21-14, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by FormerDetroiter

Tucked away in the shadow of the Eastern Market is Cutter's, my favorite Hole in the Wall.

Best burger in Detroit

**KJ5** · August-21-14, 03:56 PM

Duly's Place

**Cincinnati_Kid** · August-21-14, 04:46 PM

Toms Tavern on 7 Mile and Wyoming. Place hasn't changed it's look in 60 or 70 years.

**Honky Tonk** · August-21-14, 05:06 PM

Hygrades, Los Altos, Evie's Tamales.

**ConantNHolbrook** · August-21-14, 05:18 PM

Did we forget about Capers on Gratiot?

**rb336** · August-21-14, 05:25 PM

this is a great topic. when I think of hole in the wall i think:
1) Small
2) kinda off the beaten path
3) unpretentious
4) untrendy

**jonesy** · August-21-14, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by ConantNHolbrook

Did we forget about Capers on Gratiot?

I completely forgot about Capers. That place benefitted greatly from the smoking ban. 18 once delmonico butterfly cut with mushroom and grilled onions please.