Vegetables are Taking Over in MidTown!

The Whitney recently launched its latest Chef’s Tasting Menu back in the beginning of March, but what’s different about this tasting menu is that it is catered towards Vegetarians and Vegans. Everything from Roasted Vegetable Terrine wrapped in Basil with 25 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar to Braised Turnip with Golden Raisin, Vegetable Strewn Quinoa with Red Wine Reduction is offered and served in the iconic mansion and complimented with extraordinary service. To add to the excitement of the new Chef’s Tasting Menu, VegMichigan’s April 2009 Newsletter featured an article about The Whitney. To read the article please visit: http://www.thewhitney.com/whitney_news.htm

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

The Whitney is abuzz with recent media coverage!

The Whitney has recently benefited from significant media attention from local newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. On March 4th, The Whitney was featured in both the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News. While the Detroit News highlighted The Whitney's upcoming Ghost Hunters event (Friday, March 13th), the Detroit Free Press wrote an extensive article on our new vegetarian menu items and special tasting menu.

You can see the whole article here: http://www.freep.com/article/20090304/ENT08/903040402/1041/ENT/Whitney+is+latest+high-end+restaurant+to+cater+to+vegetarians
...or even better yet …come in and taste the menu for yourself!

On Saturday, February 28th, The Whitney welcomed TV film crews from local WDIV and WXYZ. The stations provided coverage from a private event that spanned all three floors of The Whitney. Additionally, event coverage is expected in an upcoming issue of Ambassador Magazine.

Finally, beginning on March 5th, The Whitney will be recognized for its support of WRCJ Detroit Public Radio (FM 90.9) with dozens of on-air mentions over a two week period.

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.

The Whitney mentioned in the Cincinnati Enquirer

Excerpts from the article that first ran Sunday February 22nd:

Detroit as a romantic destination is not as outrageous as you might think.

"Few people realize that Detroit has the second largest theater district in the country with over 13,000 theater seats in just a two-block radius," said Jeanette Pierce of Inside Detroit Tours. "There are over 120 bars and restaurants within the one-square mile of downtown and with a crime rate now 37 percent less than the national average, we feel very comfortable offering pub crawl tours, as well as historic walking and biking tours. "

For a truly romantic lunch or dinner, The Whitney is the height of elegance. The meticulously restored 52-room mansion of lumber baron, David Whitney Jr. has 20 fireplaces, 218 windows including some in original Tiffany stained-glass, period lighting and furnishings. As a merchant of lumber from Michigan forests and exotic foreign locations, he showcased the woods in exquisitely beautiful woodwork found through his mansion. "

The Whitney continues to host marquee events!

The Whitney and its renovated third floor Ghost Bar are quickly becoming the place to party! This past Saturday the mansion and upscale lounge was closed to the public to celebrate local media mogul, Dennis Archer Jr’s, 40th Birthday Bash. Archer's celebration drew over 600 friends and well-wishers to enjoy elegant hors d’oeuvres and sip on Grey Goose Martini’s and Chilled Corzo Tequila.

The Whitney Welcomes Back Lola Morales

Whether you missed her the first time or got the chance to see her and want to experience it all over again, you now have the chance…

Enjoy Lola Morales here in Detroit at The Whitney as she sets a sultry mood for your Saturday night on February 21st from 7pm to 10pm.

Lola, the Nicaraguan American chanteuse delivers a mix of Jazz classics and Latin Jazz and is eager to share the music from life on the road. Her smooth yet lively musical style has won her fans across the globe and now she hopes to win you!

But wait there’s more…immediately following Lola’s performance DJ Jenny LaFemme graces The Whitney’s Ghost Bar from 10pm-2am with her appreciation for rhythms, vocal syncopations and the attitude of music.

Hope to see you there!

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.