Custom Detroit Eats

We’re a family of six, four, and two… A dozen when you’re trying to make reservations for Sadie’s and Rachel’s families, plus Granny and Gramps. Which is why we always love a restaurant that can accommodate a crowd. I think overall we have good kids, but they’re not church mice. So, when you create a fun casual atmosphere- like a large gathering place in a cleaned up oversized garage, well, that sounds like an invitation for real family and friends. And when you can have all of that with a unique, interesting menu- with genuine options for little picky eaters and upscale twists on classics for adventurous adults, then you have accomplished a major feat. That is Vinsetta Garage, an eclectic eatery with a custom Detroit menu on Woodward Avenue in Berkley, MI.

The food is a fusion of beloved bar classics and trendsetting cuisine. Tikka Fries, Farro Hash, and Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon are just a few honorable mentions that the Vinsetta Garage has to offer. The Duck Burger had Rachel’s son with love at first bite. It was the Disco Fries, house-cut fries, with Ellsworth cheese curds, whole grain mustard gravy, chili flakes, and scallions, however, that were calling Sadie’s name.

It’s typical in our group that one or more person will order a pizza, even if it’s only for themselves; and they take most of it home for leftovers. (Who doesn’t appreciate pizza leftovers?) At Vinsetta’s you can get a tasty pepperoni and cheese pizza… but you can also get Sir Shakes’ Coney Pie with Winter’s 901-L hot dog, house-made coney chili, chopped white onions, cheese blend, smoked cheddar, and French’s mustard… serious coney/pizza lovers only please.

Does a menu item called Noodle Burger make you curious? Us too… Casserole-baked ground beef, smoked cheddar, elbow macaroni, and Woodshop MI maple bacon; think of it like a very mature version of the classic Hamburger Helper with a perfectly crisped cheesy topping. (Side of onion rings optional) Oh yeah, it’s good.

The place was relaxed, which makes for a comfortable experience, but it’s the attention to food-detail that will keep us coming back… right down to the potato chips, made in-house. (You know they must be tasty when Rachel doesn’t swap them out for fries.)

For more information check out VinsettaGarage.com or better yet, in person (and get that Faygo “Rock & Rye” ice cream) at 27799 Woodward Avenue, Berkley, Michigan 48072.