Race For The Cure

This past Saturday, nearly 30,000 people gathered in Detroit Outside Comerica Park to participate in the 19th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. Breast Cancer survivors and supporters showed off their teams, shared stories, and walked (or ran) to raise money and gain awareness of breast cancer. Many local and national vendors, radio and TV stations, and city officials participated in this amazing event held here each May. Some of our Whitney staff, including Owner Bud Liebler and his son Pat Liebler were outside The Whitney handing out Water Bottles and cookies to all those who were walking and running in this years race.

We look forward to seeing all of you in the Komen Race for the Cure once again next year!

The Whitney Garden Gets a Facelift and a New Couple Graces the Grounds

The weather is warming up and the The Whitney staff is working hard to recreate our MidTown garden oasis for the summer. The deck has been recently refurbished and repainted, a new custom designed bar has been installed, our umbrella tables and chairs are being refreshed and the foliage and flowers are in full bloom. But…the newest addition to The Whitney Gardens…a brand new fountain. “We wanted to bring some of The “old” Whitney back,” said Bud Liebler, proprietor. “When we saw the fountain we knew it belonged here in our gardens. We think David Whitney, himself, would have loved it!”

Coming Soon – The New and Improved Whitney Gardens!

The Whitney staff is working diligently to prepare for the Grand Opening of The Whitney Gardens for the 2010 Season. Mark your calendar for our May 25th opening! Trees are trimmed, rose bushes are pruned and the tulips are emerging (the real ones, not just our seven-foot tall pretenders)! This year promises to be better than ever with a new Garden Menu, amazing Happy Hour specials including half off drinks and appetizers between 4 and 6pm, and a full schedule of live music to fill Midtown’s garden oasis. Join us in the garden beginning May 25th for lunch, happy hour, dinner or even Sunday brunch. As always, The Whitney is pleased to offer its signature fine dining menu in both the garden and inside the iconic mansion all summer long. We believe we’re among a very few spots to offer such an amazing culinary experience in such a colorful, tranquil garden setting. The only thing that’s missing is you.

We hope to see you on the 25th and often throughout the spring and summer.

Gone Gaga @ The Whitney

Hundreds of guests enjoyed a fashionable evening at The Whitney this past Saturday when local boutiques Adam & Eve Apparel, Royal Duchess and the Annex transformed the models of One Source Talent into the world’s number one music sensation, Lady Gaga, through their use of clothes and hair and makeup by Bianchi’s Salon of Royal Oak. Visit the link below to see the pictures captured by MetroMix.

Thanks to everyone involved in this wonderful event!

http://detroit.metromix.com/events/photogallery/party-pics-gone-gaga/1921454/content

Mother’s Day at The Whitney

Whether it be your wife, daughter, mother, grandmother or just a special lady in your life - The Whitney is preparing Sunday Mother’s Day Brunch (May 9) to remember. The $32 brunch will include a variety of piping hot carving stations, a sensational salad bar, succulent shrimp cocktail, fresh fruit, delicious made to order omelets and did we mention the endless mimosas! We are almost completely sold out so be sure to call and make a reservation today!

Gone Gaga! At The Whitney This Saturday, May 1st!

Gone Gaga

An artistic Show inspired by Lady Gaga Fashion

Hosted by Jasmin Medar & Jody Haddad

DJ Mike Anthony

Join us for an intimate & exclusive evening in sophisticated style. Break the monotony and experience something new!

VIP & Info contact 248.417.8481 or info@vital2u.com

Tix: http://neptix.com/events/2429/



Courtesy of:
One Source Talent
http://www.onesourcetalent.com/

Bianchi's Salon of Royal Oak
http://www.bianchis.com/

Adam & Eve Apparel
http://www.adamandevemi.com/

Royal Dutchess
http://www.royaldutchessinc.com/

Jovan Jane
http://www.jovanjane.com/

The Annex
http://www.theannexonline.com/

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10pm - 2am || 21+

http://www.jasminmedar.com/

The Whitney Prepares for Detroit Restaurant Week

The inaugural Detroit Restaurant Week in September of last year served-up 17 of the city’s finest dining establishments on a silver platter and more than 27,000 diners from across Southeast Michigan and Windsor responded by filling their reservation ledgers.

Due to the overwhelming success of the first Detroit Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week returns this spring, April 16-25. Diners will once again receive a three-course dinner for the unusually low price of $27 per person (exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity) at each participating restaurant. The Whitney, Detroit’s iconic restaurant in a Woodward Avenue mansion, will again participate by offering the following menu selections. Diners can choose one item from each section.

Starters
· Lobster Bisque
· Short Rib (Braised Beef, Cheddar Bacon Grits, Spinach, Tomato Chutney)
· Bruschetta (Breaded Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction)
· Roasted Beet Salad (Mixed Greens, Haricot Vert, Goat Cheese, Crispy Potatoes, Pancetta and Truffle Vinaigrette)

Entrées
· Gnocchi (Ricotta Gnocchi, Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Spinach, Maidera Sauce)
· Filet (Slow Cooked Cabbage, Baby Carrots, Fingerling Potato Salad, Natural Jus)
· Whitefish (Celery Root Puree, Ratatouille, Tapenade Beurre Blanc)
· Chicken (Spring Peas, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Savory Bread Pudding, Carrot Chips, Natural Jus)

Desserts
· Pavlova (French Meringue, Whipped Cream, Fresh Fruit)
· Chocolate Mousse (Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries)




We hope to see you for a great meal here at The Whitney!

The Easter Bunny Comes to MidTown

The Easter Bunny will be making a special stop at The Whitney on Easter Sunday (April 4) and will be digging through his Easter basket to hand out candy to all the boys and girls who grace the halls of the iconic restaurant.

Easter Brunch, one of The Whitney’s signature offerings, will be available by reservation from 10:30am through 3:00pm. Guests will enjoy two carving stations (ham and roast beef), omelets, salmon, chicken, shrimp cocktail, grits, bacon, a salad station, and pastries galore while listening to the melodies of a live pianist in the Great Hall.

Adults are $32 per person; kids between the ages of 7 and 12 are $12.95, and children six and under are FREE. And don’t forget the price includes The Whitney’s famous “bottomless mimosas” (for adults 21 and over).

Flowers are Taking Bloom at The Whitney

Even though spring is less than 24 hours away (tomorrow at 1:32pm), The Whitney already has flowers taking bloom. BIG flowers. With some creative help from The Parade Company (the same crew that created the Whitney’s Valentine’s Day heart) The Whitney now has a handful of gorgeous yellow and red tulips in its front yard- SEVEN FOOT TALL tulips to be exact!

“Soon after we showcased the heart for Valentine’s Day we realized that we needed to start thinking of something for spring. An Easter bunny…no; an umbrella for April’s showers…no; May’s flowers…YES! This city and everyone in it needs some sign of spring and sunshine,” said proprietor Bud Liebler. “So that’s exactly what we’re giving them…a reason to smile when they stop in or pass by The Whitney and take a gander at those gorgeous big tulips. Spring is here. That means The Whitney gardens can’t be far behind.”

St. Patrick’s Day Comes to The Whitney!

Your name doesn’t have to start with an “O” or a “Mc” and you don’t have to be wearin’ a green shamrock in your hair to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Whitney. For the first time ever, The Whitney, Detroit’s iconic Midtown restaurant, will officially celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with four days of special Irish dishes on its menu and live Irish music inside the Woodward Avenue mansion each evening.

From March 17 through March 20, The Whitney’s lunch and dinner menus will feature several selections of traditional Irish cuisine, each with a special Whitney twist. The Whitney’s signature menu items will also be available. Irish coffee, Irish beers and classic Irish Black and Tans with Guinness and Bass Ale will also be offered.

The Whitney Scores 5 out 5 Stars from Associated Content.com

Sarah Sichman’s experience is one to remember, “The inventive and tasty dishes, superior service and great atmosphere make this restaurant absolutely first-class. If you're in the area, it's a dining experience not to be missed.”

Read more here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2698433/review_the_whitney_restaurant_in_detroit.html?cat=22

Fuego Thursdays!

Thursday nights at The Whitney are heating up fast with “Fuego Thursdays”. What may you ask are Fuego Thursdays? Tonight kicks off the first of the series where guests to The Whitney can take Salsa dancing lessons from 8:30-9:30 p.m. for FREE. That’s right, we said for FREE. But wait there is more…tonight will be Salsa, but next week might be Meringue and the week after that…who knows! The Whitney will feature $5 Mojitos and Margaritas all night long and an open dance floor will follow after lessons. Come in and dance the night away with us.

The Whitney Gears Up for Valentine’s Day

The big red heart outside Detroit’s “Most Romantic” restaurant, tells it all (thanks to our talented friends at The Parade Company). Valentine’s Day is coming and we are gearing up for one of the restaurant’s busiest weekends of the year, a time (and a place) when young love blooms, old love shines, engagements are made and cupid earns his keep.

With romance in the air, we are planning for a busy Valentine’s Day weekend throughout the 52-room Woodward Avenue mansion. Four course dinners, accompanied by fresh roses, chocolate-dipped strawberries and champagne are the centerpiece of the weekend which will also feature live entertainment by The Coachmen, one of Metro Detroit’s best known Jazz and Blues bands which will be performing on Friday and Saturday nights in the popular third floor Ghostbar. On Sunday, Valentine’s Day itself, a harpist will perform during brunch and the Coachmen will entertain dinner guests.

We will offer dinner seating reservations on the half hour starting at 5:00pm through 9:30pm throughout the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Dinner is $58 per person (plus tax and gratuity), while Valentine’s Day Sunday Brunch (11am – 2:30pm) is $29 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Make a reservation today! We can’t wait to welcome you and your special someone.

A Bit of Good News from The Whitney

(drum roll, please)…. The Whitney increased revenue in 2009 versus 2008 by a healthy 9%! We know that the economy is still tough, but we were thrilled to see such a meaningful increase during such a difficult year. We want to thank all of our patrons who contributed to our success in 2009. We understand that Detroiters are stretching their entertainment dollars further, and are looking for meals and experiences that are truly memorable. Our fabulous food, stunning atmosphere and authentic Detroit venue in the heart of MidTown, all at affordable prices seems to be resonating with our guests. Thank you, thank you. We look forward to seeing you again in 2010!

Chef Dan Maurer Hits the Spotlight!

With dreadlocks cascading down his back (but wrapped in a tight bun while in the kitchen) and tattoos decorating the length of his arms, Executive Chef Dan Maurer has stepped out into the spotlight with his wit, personality, down-to-earth manner and his distinguished skill in the kitchen.

Ryan Hooper, a well-known blogger, recently interviewed Maurer. As a result of this one blog post, Maurer woke up the next morning with several messages from reporters, radio stations and people genuinely interested in learning more about him. Here are some clips from the blog.


“Maurer’s interest in cooking would slowly bloom … as he went from washing dishes to working the line. But Maurer’s interest wouldn’t truly be peeked in the culinary arts until Chef Brian Brenner took over D’Amato’s. “I remember the way he taught me how to sauté a specific bell pepper in a specific way by caramelizing sugar in the pan first and then throwing in the pepper … hitting it with a little vinegar. It was a real simple thing … but immediately, I figured out that this is what I wanted to do — being a chef is what I wanted to do.” Brenner would move onto Fiddlehead’s and Maurer was quick to follow. Brenner would later take the executive chef position at Bayview Yacht Club and Maurer’s mentor, Tim Voss, would step in.

“Voss … opened up Tribute and ran Forte for almost a decade,” says Maurer. “When he came into the picture, he blew my mind. He took me from enjoying it to craving it. Every day, I learned more under him than I had in the five or six years I had spent cooking. He was my most important teacher. Most importantly, he taught delegation — the importance of spreading around responsibilities in the kitchen to alleviate stress and make the kitchen fun. Keeping trust among your staff is one of the most important things of being a chef.”

“Every chef I’ve worked under has taught me 90 different ways to cook a button mushroom,” laughs Maurer. “What makes me unique is mixing all the techniques I’ve learned into my own style and letting it develop. I chose to isolate myself from the pop culture culinary world. I never want to follow what someone else is doing." And, in that sense, Maurer is truly changing the culture at the Whitney from the kitchen up. He’s even lightening up the formerly the intimidating nature of the Whitney by trying to get his friends to come sample his foodie passions rather than taking on some “bigger fight or greater cause.”

“I will always bend my style for the customer – particularly for Michigan customers –which is a basic rule of being a chef. In a place like Detroit , if you make something too fancy they won’t get it – they’ll be enjoying it for the ridiculous amount of money they dropped, a sort of obligation to liking it simply because they paid so much. I never dumb my food down, but I do think about who is eating it and why they come to a place like The Whitney.”

For more of this article, visit http:
www.frank151.com/blog/2010/01/0/kitchen_culture_the_whitneys_dan_maurer

As mentioned before, this article sparked interest throughout the media. Just this week, Detroit Public Radio featured Maurer, Mosaic’s Executive Chef Tim Voss and D’Amato’s Executive Chef Myles McVay on the Craig Fahle Show.

There are sure to be more appearances by our own Chef Dan Maurer, so keep listening and we’ll bring you the latest. You can also book a reservation and meet the man himself as he wines and dines you with his amazing cuisine.