Upcoming spirit events, food festivals and more
Dining events
Assumption Greek MiniFest: Get all the flavors of a Greek festival without the crowds. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and Cultural Center’s Greek MiniFest will offer drive-thru carryout Greek food including chicken kebab, lamb shank, spinch pie or gyro dinners, combination plates and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 28-31. 21800 Marter, St. Clair Shores. (586) 596-6326 or (586) 779-8071 to order. Visit assumptionfestival.com to view menu or order online during the festival.
Summer Rum Street Party at Detroit City Distillery: Celebrating the return of this limited-edition summer spirit, Detroit City Distillery is hosting an outdoor street party in Eastern Market with DJs and a special menu of craft rum drinks. Summer Rum is available through Labor Day at the distillery and in local bars and liquor stores. Noon-9 p.m. May 30. 2462 Riopelle, Detroit. detroitcitydistillery.com.
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Food and dining news
Alchemi launches happy hour: Start your weekend early and get some good deals 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Alchemi restaurant in Royal Oak. The new menu includes $1.50 oysters, or get a dozen plus a bottle of bubbly for $30. The rest of the menu items – including small plates and craft cocktails – are $8 each. 215 S. Main, Royal Oak. (248) 675-8875.
Law firm holds fundraising contest for restaurants: Goodman Acker law firm is trying to help local restaurants by creating the “Good Food, Good Decision” contest. Nine restaurants across Metro Detroit have been nominated to compete against each for public votes, May 10-24. On June 3, patrons of the winning restaurant will receive half-off their bill courtesy of Goodman Acker, P.C. Visit goodmanacker.com/goodfood to vote.
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Churches offer tastes of festival favorites
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ST. CLAIR SHORES Local festivals usually include entertainment, rides, a beer tent and more, but sometimes the best part of a local event is the food.
That’s why, as crowds continue to be discouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic, local churches are pivoting from hosting traditional festivals where visitors could be packed shoulder-to-shoulder to drive-thru and carryout events where visitors can at least get a taste of the celebration.
Dina Ciaffone, business manager at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack Ave., and a co-chair of the church’s annual festival, said the organization was unable to hold its festival last May and relied solely upon its raffle for fundraising in 2020. Typically, the St. Joan of Arc festival draws thousands for its midway rides and games, children’s games and activities, a beer tent, carnival food, and more.