By Adra Young
As the year of 2014 comes to a rapid close, I felt obligated to provide one more food review before the New Year. Unlike the others, this one is somewhat unique. In the heart of Downtown Detroit pass the YMCA on Broadway; to the direct right of it, you’ll see an alley with graffiti on the walls. Zipping down this narrow road in a hurriedly fashion, you’ll miss this chic and newly opened fine dining establishment slightly passed the airbrushed blocks. Dare to look up and you’ll witness chefs in the window preparing the finest of works of arts. The establishment I’m referring to is none other than the Wright and Company located at 1500 Woodward.
Taking the elevator up to this eatery, my mouth dropped wide open to the extravagance of it all. The décor of this place; short of nothing but superb. Ending up here on a limb, I saw a photograph of their potato chips. Deciding they were a “must have” bathed in melted cheese, scallions, and tomatoes infused with homemade oil, this “spud dish” for a limited time satisfied my palate long enough for my next anticipated arrival.
As the server placed my main dish on the table, I stated to myself “yes!” due to the presentation of their “TunaTarte.” Crafted from a combination of Spicy Mayonnaise, Crispy Wontons, and Sweet Soy, ladies and gentlemen, this was no ordinary piece of fish. Gone within ten minutes flat, I was most satisfied with this sultry selection. I’m giving Detroit’s Wright & Company a four out of four stars and the 2014 nomination title of Detroit’s Best new restaurant.
It’s been a great year serving as one of Detroit’s “go-to” persons for dinning and food reviews. I look forward to bringing you even more exciting critiques the year of 2015.
Adra Young,a native of Gary Indiana, is the host of the Cooks and Books Show on Urban Nation Radio. Having a sincere passion for both eating and reading, the premises of her weekly segment is bringing exposure to chefs,caterers, pastry artist and writers. Serving as a local food critic within the south east region Michigan, she achieved international book reviewer status the later part of 2013.
Dedicated to providing the most current updates, her book and food reviews may be found at bookandfoodreviewsbyadra.blogspot.com
