Dining Dos and Don'ts

Metro Parent magazine has outlined the dos and don'ts of dining when it comes to children and The Whitney was front and center...literally. Check out the front cover and you will notice the beautiful scalloped ceiling from The Whitney's first floor Drawing Room. The article goes on to state that "it really depends on the child's temperament and interest in the experience" when it comes to fine dining.

Good temperament, bad temperament, The Whitney is just glad to have you and
your family as guests.

Detroit Restaurant Week at The Whitney

Detroit Restaurant Week has been a continuous success story here at The Whitney so once again we will happily join in to make the City of Detroit alive and buzzing with business, September 24 – October 3.

Our menu is sure to entice your senses and bring flavor to your palate. The enchanting atmosphere of the historic mansion will make your evening one to remember.

Guests will enjoy a three-course meal for only $28 (exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity)

Make your reservations today by calling 313.832.5700!

http://detroitrestaurantweek.com/DRW/TheWhitney.html

First Course:

Soup of the Day

Chesapeake Blue Crab "cake"
Served with Sauce Remoulade, Siracha and Warm Spinach

The Whitney House Salad
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Herbed Vinaigrette


Second Course:

Javanese Rack of Lamb
Served with Basmati Rice and Fresh Vegetables

Sauteed Michigan Perch
Buerre Noisette, Sauteed Spinach and Sweet Baby Carrot

Neo-Classic Chicken Cacciatore
Sweet Peppers, Fingerling Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables

Lemon Artichoke Risotto
Fresh Thyme and Shaved Romano

Char-Broiled Filet of Beef

Potato Puree, Fresh Vegetables and Demi-Glace


Third Course

Classic Creme Brulee
Fresh Berries and Vanilla Tuille

Chocolate Mousse
Fried Crepes, Fresh Strawberries


Add a Glass of Our House Wine
House Cabernet $6.00 House Chardonnay $6.00
House Merlot $6.00 House Riesling $6.00

The DSO is Calling My Name

Being young and loving to explore everything that Detroit has to offer, I've come to realize that I have missed a few crucial aspects of the city. One of these being - The Detroit Symphony Orchestra. I was thinking the other day, if a guy were to ask me out tomorrow and I could have dinner anywhere...I would love to have dinner at...well...my work (The Whitney) and follow that up with the musical beauty that is the DSO. Thankfully, The Whitney and the DSO have come together once again to offer a package deal that is a perfect solution for a romantic date. The package includes a three course dinner prepared by our amazing chefs and two premium seats to the show of your choosing for just $180 (not including tax or gratuity). I don't know about you, but that's a great way to impress your lady...or man! Make your reservations today because the holiday nights fill up fast!

Detroit Restaurant Week 's Success

Whether you heard it through the grapevine or you were here to witness it for yourself, you know that Detroit’s Restaurant Week was a great success!!! And not only for The Whitney, but for all of the restaurants that participated.

With every seat in the house filled, Chef Dan Maurer's delicious creations had guests licking their lips and patting their tummies. For those of you who experienced all that Restaurant Week had to offer at The Whitney (and even for those of you who didn’t) we have news for you – The Whitney will be offering a four course Harvest Tasting menu for only $35. This menu starts tonight and will run through this month, Tues.-Thurs. from 5-9 p.m. Make your reservations today because this is bound to be a great opportunity for you and for us!

INTRODUCING RESTAURANT.COM AT THE WHITNEY

There are many things that bring our community together such as parks, schools, businesses and the most important...food! There being so many local restaurants, including The Whitney, it's sometimes hard to decide where you want to wet your whistle and satisfy that hunger.
Our beautiful historic home and delicious cuisine creates a destination that can not be missed and so we have teamed up with Restaurant.com as a solution!
By visiting Restaurant.com guests can get our location, prices, menus, dress attire and lots of other information that you may need to know. The best part is that you can purchase gift cards to our restaurant at a reduced price!! We are really excited to have started this program and hope that you will join in on all the fun! Search for us at Restaurant.com and purchase your Whitney gift certificates today! Our garden oasis is still open and what a better time to bask in the remaining summer weather than at a reduced rate.

Sunset at The Gardens: WA3’s Quarterly Mixer

The Woodward Avenue Action Association will kick off their new year with quarterly in our fabulous Restaurant and Gardens today from 5pm-8pm. Guests will enjoy a strolling feast complimented by the best summer drinks in town. Get to know what’s new with the organization and Woodward Avenue and have a chance to win one of many great door prizes!

Entertainment for the evening is provided courtesy of Six Degrees Magazine's and the Whitney's Twilight Tuesday's legendary DJ Captn 20.

The evening's proceeds will go to support the on-going work of the WA3. Attire is business & summer chic. Cost: $20 for members & $25 for non-members in advance, $30 at the door and includes food and open bar.

To purchase tickets please visit www.woodwardavenue.org. For more information please contact Outreach & Promotions Coordinator, Nicole Brown at nicole@woodwardavenue.org or call 248-288-2004

You Don’t Want to Miss This!!!

Our “Dining in the D” package is the perfect experience for culture and history buffs.

The package links two celebrated Detroit historic landmarks: The Whitney restaurant and the Inn on Ferry Street. This getaway package for two includes a beautifully appointed room at one of the four restored 1890’s Victorian homes that comprise the Inn and a four-course dinner for two with a bottle of house wine at the 1894 Whitney mansion for only $295- price includes the tip for dinner. This package was recently featured in the Detroit News.

Please read the entire article to discover ALL the details regarding this wonderful weekend getaway here: http://www.detnews.com/article/20090416/ENT03/904160346.

The Final Four Edition of Feel Good Fridays @ The Whitney

The Whitney welcomes “Feel Good Fridays” - each and every Friday. Last Friday’s kickoff event attracted over 300 to the Ghost Bar. Join us this Friday as the lovely ladies of EyeCandyModeling.com host The Final Four Edition of Feel Good Fridays at The Whitney’s Ghost Bar from 10pm-2am. DJ Kutz, Michigan State’s #1 DJ will be spinning while patrons will enjoy the one of a kind ambiance of the iconic Whitney restaurant. Come dressed to impressed and... Sparty on!

You never know who you might run in to…perhaps the ghost of David Whitney himself!

Plan Your Next Professional Gathering at The Whitney

Host your next pharmaceutical dinner for a group of 20 or more on a Tuesday evening at The Whitney and receive a $50 Visa Gift Card!

The Whitney restaurant is quickly becoming the preferred location for pharmaceutical presentations. The Whitney offers custom food and beverage packages to fit the needs and budget of pharmaceutical companies. We offer private rooms that are ideal for parties of all sizes. The Music Room, our most frequently requested private dining room, can accommodate up to 50 guests with audio visual equipment and projection screen. The Whitney's Drawing and Reception Rooms can accommodate up to 60 guests with 2 projection screens. The Whitney's stunning Dining Room accommodates up to 22 with AV equipment. The new third floor Ghost bar is the perfect venue to gather your guests for networking before or after the event and most importantly, The Whitney does not charge any space rental fees for private rooms. We also provide complimentary valet parking and coat check.

Recent pharmaceutical groups have commented that The Whitney's convenient location, outstanding food and impeccable reputation have proven to draw more guests than similar events at other venues. Please visit our website at www.thewhitney.com, for more information on pharmaceutical menu packages and the restaurant floor plan. We welcome your personal visits or questions at any time.

Please call Nicole DeSalvio at (313) 832-5700.

Happy Hour takes off April 1st!!

Spring is in the Air!

Drink specials will be available Tuesday through Friday from 5-7pm at the GhostBar AND in the garden- as another summer in our colorful "oasis in the city" is quickly approaching! This summer's line up is even more impressive than last with...
Twilight Tuesdays each and every week with DJ Captn20
our famous 89x garden parties every Thursday and
our monthly “One Night at The Whitney- The Summer Series” event with DJ Matt A!

Photos from Dennis Archer Jr.'s party!

Find yourself or others among the many party people at Dennis Archer Jr.'s recent birthday blowout bash at The Whitney by clicking the links below.

http://www.detroitcity.com/gallery/gallery.php?id=659

http://erichobson.smugmug.com/gallery/7480798_42mbv#482706710_8se5U

March 7th: Cinematique II @ The Whitney

You are cordially invited to the legendary Whitney Mansion for the MI film industries hottest monthly soirée!

Join us for the latest happenings in sights & sounds and welcome Greg Russell, host and producer of Movie Show Plus. Greg is an Emmy award winning film critic/producer, who has been a fixture in television for over 25 years with his latest endeavor as host and producer the weekly celebrity interview and movie review show – Movie Show Plus.

Doors open at 9pm and the DJ starts spinning at 10pm. We encourage you to arrive early as there will be limited occupancy, but wait there’s more…there is cover charge and complimentary valet/coat check. Guests will also have the chance to participate in the special Wayne State Film Program charity networking VIP room. For VIP information please contact John Lauri at 248-417-2886 / info@jlauri.com.

Love Conquers All…

Cupid’s arrow has sliced through the tough economic air in Detroit to sell out the city’s most romantic restaurant, The Whitney, for Valentine’s Day.

But don’t worry; reservations are still available for the special Valentine’s dinner for Friday, February 13 and for Valentine’s Day weekend Sunday Brunch with its famous “bottomless mimosa” February 15. Reservations are recommended.

But wait there’s more…Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without sweets. The Whitney will feature two signature heart shaped desserts: Detroit Opera Cake -- layers of almond cake, coffee butter-cream and chocolate ganache and The Whitney Carrot Cake -- carrot cake filled with white chocolate mousse, homemade graham crackers and carrot sorbet. There promises to be something for everyone’s sweet tooth.

Back By Popular Demand!

Its official – due to popular demand and rave reviews The Whitney will continue to serve the Obama menu through the month of February! The exclusive lunch menu will continue to celebrate our new President Barack Obama and now Black History month. The Obama menu has items ranging from $4 to $12 with 20 percent of every meal contributed to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. Select items will also be available on The Whitney’s dinner menu.

A crowd favorite and anchoring the menu is the Obama family chili recipe that he serves to his own family, served over white rice with grated cheddar cheese, onions and sour cream. Other items on the special menu include Southern Fried Chicken served with macaroni and cheese and a side of broccoli; Shrimp and Grits; Obama’s favorite burger with avocado; and an Oreo Cookie Cheesecake, reportedly the President’s favorite dessert and may I add- deeeeeelicous! A beverage of choice is another Obama favorite, Black Forest Berry Honest tea.

The Whitney Ramps up Pharmaceutical Meals in 2009!

The Whitney has hosted numerous pharmaceutical groups in the past. The Whitney has numerous private dining rooms that can comfortably accommodate groups of varying sizes from 10 - 500 guests. Unlike most Detroit area restaurants, The Whitney does NOT charge extra for private rooms. The Whitney offers pharmaceutical packages that can accommodate various budgets.

The Rewards program offers Whitney Points at 5% of the bill amount. Like other restaurant programs, Whitney Points can be redeemed for food and drink. However, Whitney Points can also be redeemed for Visa Gift Cards, valid anywhere that accepts the Visa Card. Specifically, 500 Whitney Points can be redeemed for a $200 Visa Gift Card. The Visa Gift Card offers unprecedented freedom with your restaurant reward! Program rules and regulations are available at www.TheWhitney.com

Contact Nicole DeSalvio at 313-832-5709 for questions or to schedule your meeting.

Sunday Brunch with a Twist!

As the new Obama Administration takes over in Washington, Detroit, even more than the rest of the country, is experiencing extraordinarily difficult times and it’s important that we all pull together and help each other. The Whitney is offering neighborhood churches an opportunity for a first class social event that will bring parishioners together as a family while at the same time raising funds for their church.

The proposal is to offer a Sunday (excluding Easter and Mother’s Day) where the parishioners can enjoy The Whitney’s Signature Sunday Brunch at our regular rate of $38 per person ($15 for children 10 and under) with a portion of all proceeds being returned to the church. The Whitney offers outstanding food and great service in the most elegant surroundings in Detroit. Sunday brunches are our most popular activity and would offer the church an opportunity for personal social time with members of the congregation.

Valentine’s Day at The Whitney

Enjoy an award winning dinner on Valentine’s Day with the one you love.

The Whitney will be offering a special three course menu which includes a premium bottle of champagne with strawberries at your table for $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Be sure to join us after dinner on the Third Floor at the Ghost Bar, with Music by DJ Matt A.

No cover. For dinner reservations please call 313-832-5700.

The Whitney Announces Special Obama Menu

It’s Obama Time in Washington, D.C. and throughout the United States and the world. And at The Whitney restaurant in Detroit.

Starting on Inauguration Day, January 20, The Whitney will add a special menu of Obama favorite foods to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African American to be elected President. The exclusive lunch menu, with items ranging from $4 to $12, will be offered January 20 – 31 with 20 percent of every Obama menu meal contributed to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. Select items also will be available on The Whitney’s dinner menu.

The Obama menu has been selected from a series of accredited articles and websites listing the President-elect’s favorite foods. It will be anchored by the Obama family chili recipe that he serves to his own family, served over white rice with grated cheddar cheese, onions and sour cream. Other items on the special Obama menu include Southern Fried Chicken and macaroni with broccoli, shrimp and grits, Obama’s favorite burger, and Oreo Cookie Cheesecake, reportedly the President-elect’s favorite dessert. The beverage of choice will be another reported Obama favorite, Black Forest Berry Honest tea. Reservations are suggested for Inauguration Day lunch.

The Whitney Sees Pick Up in Pharmaceutical Meals

The Whitney has hosted numerous pharmaceutical groups recently. In fact, one recent pharmaceutical event held at The Whitney drew more than twice the expected number of participants. Event organizers suggested that The Whitney venue itself was a big reason behind the strong attendance. Importantly, The Whitney has numerous private dining rooms that can comfortably accommodate groups of varying sizes from 10 – 500 guests. Unlike most Detroit area restaurants, The Whitney does NOT charge extra for private rooms. The Whitney offers pharmaceutical packages that can accommodate various budgets.

Contact Nicole DeSalvio at 313-832-5709 for questions or to schedule your meeting.

Another Night at The Whitney

On Friday, August 22nd, "Another Night at The Whitney" attracted 650 people from all over metro Detroit to The Whitney Gardens. The weather was perfect and the event had a great vibe complimented by DJ Matt A, percussions by The Tone and a fashion show. Most in attendance agreed that the party was a truly amazing experience.... dancing, dining and drinking outdoors in the shadows of one of Detroit's most iconic buildings.