These Chefs Keep Detroit's Food Scene Fresh

"Detroit's food scene runs deep with tradition - Coney Dogs, deep-dish rectangular pizza, Boston Coolers - and equally deep with reinvention. At American Coney Island, where the Coney Dog was invented, third-generation owner Grace Keros tells me, "No, you don't mess with a 108-year-old recipe," as she describes the sausage, chili, mustard, and onions on a soft bun."

"Across the city, you'll find that classic sandwich reborn as a Coney Dog Slider in a former horse-racing hangout, alongside vegan versions of Detroit-style pizza, chocolate bonbons inspired by Better Made potato chips, new takes on soul food, and more. These stops show how Detroit's signature flavors - old and new - tell the story of a city constantly cooking up its own rebirth."

Detroit’s culinary landscape pairs deeply rooted classics with contemporary reinvention. American Coney Island preserves a 108-year-old Coney Dog recipe featuring sausage, chili, mustard, and onions on a soft bun. The Coney Dog concept appears in new formats like Coney Dog Sliders served in repurposed neighborhood venues. Vegan adaptations of Detroit-style pizza and confectionery inspired by local snacks expand the city’s flavor palette. New approaches to soul food and other regional staples demonstrate creative reinterpretation. Traditional flavors and novel variations together illustrate a local food culture that both honors history and embraces renewal.

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