Just when you had written off "Hazeltucky" as little more then biscuits and gravy, corn dogs and tater tots, it is making its mark in the culinary circles.

Suddenly, Hazel Park is the dining go-to spot

Hazel Park’s unlikely reputation as a blooming dining destination is about to sprout a few more culinary flowers along the four-block stretch of concrete centered on John R and Woodward Heights, building on the momentum begun last fall with the openings of Mabel Gray and Cellarmen's brewery.

Standing vacant for the better part of the last two years, Doug’s Delight, an ice-cream stand and community hallmark since the 1960s, has been purchased by the team behind Mabel Gray with plans to renovate the building and revive the seasonal walk-up window with top-quality homemade ice cream and a few chef-driven savory items. Mabel Gray’s pastry department will also be moved to the new space.
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