It’s December! Which means it’s time to get in the holiday spirit! If you’re starting to plan out your Christmas gift ideas, we have you covered. Each week leading up to Christmas, Detroitisit will share a themed Holiday Gift Guide highlighting gift ideas for the whole family from local Detroit businesses. This holiday season, don’t forget to shop local, shop safe, and support small businesses!
Support local restaurants and businesses through these tough times! Restaurants could use a little extra love right now and who wouldn’t want a gift card to buy a delicious meal from a local Detroit restaurant? When you’re shopping for gifts this month, remember to support those who need it most.
Consider purchasing a gift card from one (or multiple) of the below restaurants who offer a wide array of options from delivery, curbside pickup, outdoor dining – some even have the option to dine in an igloo! Please check all websites for dining options and support local restaurants now!
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BOBCAT BONNIES
Bobcat Bonnies has multiple locations across Metro Detroit where you can dine outdoors (and in an igloo) at select locations, pick up a takeout order or get delivery! Check individual locations for details on how to place an order. Located at 1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 118 Sycamore St., Wyandotte; 240 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 200 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; 17330 Hall Rd., Ste. 195, Clinton Twp.; Call for gift card purchasing options.
DETROIT VEGAN SOUL
At Detroit Vegan Soul, you can enjoy your favorite comfort foods with confidence that the ingredients are fresh, mostly organic, and completely plant-based. The restaurant has gift cards available to purchase online here. Located at 8029 Agnes St. Detroit, and 19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit.
FOLK
Every dollar you spend at Folk is providing you access to always responsibly grown and made food, beverage and homewares; supporting higher than minimum living wages and strengthening an ethical, sustainable, better food system. Gift cards can be purchase here. Located at 1701 Trumbull Ave, Detroit.
GREY GHOST DETROIT
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Grey Ghost Detroit was born of dedicated craftsmen, who were committed to the art of butchery, refinement of crafting cocktails, and unparalleled hospitality. A gift card to this restaurant will leave your loved one wanting more! Gift cards are available for purchase here. Located at 47 Watson St., Detroit
NORMA G’S
Change up your traditional meals and enjoy tasty Caribbean cuisine from Norma G’s! Please note the restaurant will close according to our activity and will do the best to stay open as long as possible. Gift cards can be purchased here. Located at 14628 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit.
MARROW DETROIT
Marrow is Detroit’s first neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant hybrid. As both a full-service, two-time James Beard Award nominated restaurant and whole animal butcher shop, the business serves as a community gathering place. Although guests cannot gather currently, gift cards are available for purchase here. Located at 8044 Kercheval Ave., Detroit.
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SAN MORELLO
Located inside the Shinola Hotel, San Morello is Chef Andrew Carmellini’s urban Italian neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, wood-fired dishes, pizzas, and house-made pastas. San Morello is open for outdoor dining, curbside pickup, non-contact delivery. Gift cards are available for purchase here. Located at 1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit.
TAKOI
TAKOI, formerly KATOI, began as a food truck in 2014, evolved into an Ann Arbor pop-up, and landed as a proper restaurant in Detroit circa March of 2016. To further help support local restaurants – help support the Takoi team while furloughed due to Covid-19! All gift card sales go to benefit displaced staff until they return back to Takoi. Gift cards can be purchased here and are mailed through USPS standard ground shipping. Order now so you can get it before the holiday! Located at 2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit.
