Green Dot Stables

Detroit


It's in an offbeat location between downtown, Corktown and Mexicantown, but that doesn't deter young urbanites from flocking in to munch on 20 types of gourmet mini-burgers (say, wasabi-mayo tempeh or peanut butter kimchi) with a side of poutine and a cheap cocktail or three.


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