Lyndsay Green

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Lyndsay Green

When Nate Burleson was released by the Detroit Lions in 2014, fans questioned what would become of LionBlood Clothing Co., the wide receiver’s clothing line centered on the Detroit team’s mascot. It’s been more than a decade since Burleson’s time with the Lions, yet he’s maintained the LionBlood Clothing Co. and his sense of Detroit pride, and this weekend, he’s expanding the brand with a new venture — LionBlood Vodka.

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Lyndsay Green

Good morning,My father is no grill master. Growing up, he wasn’t the guy who’d shake out his apron for the summer barbecue and flip burgers in the hot sun. He wasn’t slamming beers or smoking cigars. He didn’t sip on whiskeys or bourbons with the guys. My Dad’s specialties were made in a pan. There are two specific dishes I associate with my father — one is a breakfast staple; another was on our dinner menu often. Both are griddled to golden perfection.

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Lyndsay Green

The Ebenezer is a smoke show. An eponymous showpiece of the Ebenezer, the moody underground speakeasy that occupies the basement of the New American restaurant The Ledger, the craft cocktail is a spectacle, enveloping a blend of spirits in a cloud of smoke. Elements of fire and haze billow throughout Ebenezer — and at its upstairs neighbor, where a candle made of beef tallow burns to melt into a buttery puddle for swiping with warm slices of focaccia, and desserts are served with sparklers.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Lyndsay Green

Tickets go on sale this week for the 2025 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Top 10 Takeover dinner on June 24 at Savoy, a Southern and Creole restaurant on Detroit’s east side. Savoy, which came in at No. 9 on this year’s list of Top 10 New Restaurants and Dining Experiences, was celebrated for its creative twists on Southern staples, warm service and live jazz performances — all highlights that guests will experience at the June 24 dinner.

1 month ago | freep.com | Lyndsay Green

Good morning,My role as a restaurant critic requires me to keep my finger on the pulse of restaurants throughout the region. That calls for eating out several times a week — sometimes, even, more than once a day. And while I take my position very seriously, I also hold other competing titles, too. I’m a woman who isn’t too proud to admit she can be a bit vain at times.