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Veterans Day deals and other restaurant news and events

Dasher Room is open in Testa Barra: This beloved holiday pop-up experience is back. Located on Testa Barra’s terrace, the Christmas-themed Dasher Room has opened for the season with extended opening hours and days to meet demand. Enjoy holiday cocktails, themed meals and non-alcoholic beverages, too. Open Tuesday-Sun. 48824 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb County. (586) 434-0100. testabarra.com.

Truffle Week at Oak & Reel: It’s white truffle season at chef Jared Gadbaw’s Detroit restaurant Oak & Reel. The events start on Thursday, November 7, with a special dinner with white truffles and Barolo wines. $280 per person. Shredded truffles can also be added to tableside dishes during regular service until November 10 or until they run out. 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit. oakandreel.com.

Vodka Fest 2024 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market: Tickets for this spirit tasting event include 10 samples, a souvenir glass, a souvenir photo and live entertainment. VIP tickets offer 15 samples and early entry. 18.00 or 19.00 Saturday. $29.50 and up. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. eventbrite.com/e/vodka-fest-2024-royal-oak-tickets-865089374607.

Grand opening at Kinton Ramen: Windsor features the first area location of Kinton Ramen, a Japanese restaurant franchise with locations in Ontario, New York, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto. The ramen restaurant is now in a soft opening phase, with a grand opening party set for Saturday. Working hours this week are from noon to 20:00 every day. 1475 Huron Church Road, Windsor. kintonramen.com.

Alsatian Wine Dinner at Bar Pigalle: Enjoy a special menu with wine pairings from this famous region of France, without leaving Detroit. The five-course dinner starts with crayfish crudo and includes choucroute (salted meats served with sauerkraut), mushroom chartreuse, coq au Riesling and gingerbread cake. Seatings are November 14 at 5:15pm and 8:15pm. $145 per person. 2915 John R, Detroit. opentable.com/r/bar-pigalle-detroit.

Anatomy of Cocktail lessons at Johnny’s Speakeasy: These 90-minute classes feature a blend of education, small bites and personalized touches. Owner and chef Johnny Prep, a certified spirits expert, conducts classes limited to 20 people. Every second Thursday evening starting from November 14th. $48 per person. 215 S. Main, Royal Oak. johnnysroyaloak.com.

Tequila launch party at Shankar Distillers: This craft distillery in Troy is releasing a new spirit, 900 Grados Tequila. Available in blanco, reposado and añejo versions, the tequila joins Shankar’s bourbon, gin and vodka lineup. A launch party featuring tastings, Mexican cuisine, mariachi music and more is set for Nov. 16 from 4-11 p.m. 1030 Chicago, Troy. shankardistillers.com.

Annual CN Holiday Train Party at Carbon Athletic Club: This private club opens to the public on November 25 for its annual holiday party and fundraiser, coinciding with the Canadian Pacific holiday train. The party features singers, live music, bonfires, hot chocolate and donuts, hot dogs, chili, a kids’ area and a letter-writing station for Santa. 25 November 18.00-23.00. Entrance fee is $10. Food and beverage sales are cash only. 111 Doors, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/cacs-annual-holiday-train-party-tickets-1070780656769.

Hamilton’s new fall menu: Located on the ground floor of Corktown’s Godfrey Hotel, Hamilton’s has launched a new fall menu. New items include shareable dishes for the table, such as mussels, deviled eggs with smoked salmon, winter squash salad, fried Great Lakes fish and beef Wellington, whole stuffed chicken and vegetable lasagna. 1401 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 463-4770. Hamiltonscorktown.com.

Le Suprême Coravin adds its programme: In addition to its already impressive wine program, Le Suprême, the French restaurant in Detroit’s Book Tower, has introduced the Coravin program, which allows wine to be poured from a bottle without opening it. This gives guests the opportunity to order top wines in smaller portions for more accessible tasting prices without having to commit to a $200 or $1,000 bottle. 1265 Washington, Detroit. (313) 587-7734. lesupremedetroit.com.

Veterans Day dining deals

All deals are for November 11 unless stated otherwise.

Achatz Handmade Pie Co. and Achatz’s Pie Collective: Free slice of cake for veterans, all kinds of flavors. Visit achatzpies.com for field locations.

Bar Louie: Active and retired military members can get a free burger on both November 10 and 11. Upgrade to the Impossible patty for $4. Must be a dinner guest to get the deal. 510 S. Main, Royal Oak. (248) 951-2195. barlouie.com.

BJ’s Restaurant and Beer Bar: Military personnel can receive a free chocolate chip Pizookie on Veterans Day and a free appetizer coupon to use on another visit Nov. 12-Dec. 31. 1445 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights. bjsrestaurants.com.

Blind Owl: Veterans get a free entrée when dining at Blind Owl in New Baltimore or downtown Royal Oak on Veterans Day. blindrestaurant.com.

Bubba’s 33: All veterans can choose from six lunches plus a soft drink free of charge. Offer valid 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 22175 Eureka in Taylor and 17757 Hall Road in Macomb. Bubbas33.com.

Friend’s Pizza: Veterans and active military can enjoy a 15% discount on dinner visits every day, not just on Veterans Day. Visit buddyspizza.com For full-service, eateries in Michigan.

Burger One: Retired and active military members get a free classic cheeseburger meal at any of seven area locations. Burger1.com.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Veterinarians and active-duty military members will be able to receive a free entrée to take home when they order an entrée of equal or lesser value during the meal Nov. 8-10. On November 11, vets will be able to get a free appetizer or dessert with a soft drink while dining. carrabbas.com.

Eddie Merlot’s: Veterans and active military members with ID can get an Eddie’s Prime cheeseburger and fries for free, just pay tax and tip. 37000 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 712-4095. eddiemerlots.com.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Veterans and active duty military can get a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which includes cheeseburgers, hand-cut chicken fillets, diced steak, barbecue-grilled pork chops, steak tips and sides. Logan’s, which offers a 10% discount year-round to military members, is also honoring fallen heroes with a “Missing Man” table and a $50,000 donation partnership with the nonprofit K9 for Warriors. logansroadhouse.com.

Page: This grocery chain will give veterans and active-duty military personnel a free half-turkey sub and fountain drink and a free $9 car wash on Veterans Day. Sheetz customers are encouraged to donate their loyalty points to United Services Organizations in November; 200 loyalty points equal a $1 donation made through the Sheetz app. sheetz.com.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Veterans and active-duty soldiers can enjoy Sullivan’s signature Angus burger and fries for free, paying only tax and tip. 1128 Washington, Detroit. (313) 591-2495. sullivanssteakhouse.com/detroit.

Tim Hortons: Customers wearing any U.S. military uniform or showing a valid Veteran ID can receive a free classic donut. timhortons.com.

White Castle: Veterans and active duty service members can receive a free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal. Meals are served in special patriotic packaging. whitecastle.com for locations.

Melody Baetens