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Bites Nearby: Nautical Mile Restaurant Week

The inaugural Nautical Mile Restaurant Week starts runs though Aug. 21.

For the first time ever, St. Clair Shores is hosting Nautical Mile Restaurant Week with eight restaurants participating. 

The entire list of participants runs down this way - , , , , , ,  and . Each restaurant will present a unique menu that allows diners to choose an appetizer, entree and dessert for just $20 (exclusive of gratuity).  

I was lucky enough to sample a couple dishes from each participant.

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Here are few of the stand out dishes:

Camarones ala Dibla at Rojo is a huge portion of succulent shrimp topped with a luscious, spicy cream sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans, this might be the most luxurious and satisfying dish throughout restaurant week.   

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Sure, hummus is fairly commonplace appetizer, but Steve's Backroom prepares an especially piquant and garlicky version that should be experienced once.  

Truth be told, up until a couple weeks ago I had not been in Pat O' Brien's for years. When I walked in, I was delightfully surprised at all of the Michigan beers now available. No, beer is not included in the restaurant week pricing, but it sure is a nice perk to be able to have a delicious Michigan craft brew along with your dinner. Order a porter or stout along with the warm and comforting shepherd's pie. You won't be disappointed.

As for ending your meal, a timeless favorite is the loukoumades from Pegasus. Light and airy, these fritters are enveloped in delightfully floral honey and topped with cinnamon and walnuts. They come to the table piping hot. If given the opportunity, I could probably put down 20-30 in a sitting, but enough about me.

The inaugural Nautical Mile Restaurant week is sure to be fun.

Planning it near the end of summer ensures that patio dining will be an option for at least a couple of nights.  

If nothing else, restaurant weeks provide on opportunity to sample cuisine we may otherwise avoid.

Go ahead and drop $20 to try something new, who knows? You might find a new favorite.

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