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| - Plank Road Tavern is within spitting distance of my home, and I have been watching with a curious eye as the former Lakewood Riviera was gutted and remodeled over the last few months.
In that time, I had been scouring the internet trying to find some bit of information as to what the new space might hold and came up with nothing.
In late December, the lights went on and the doors opened and I thought FINALLY I'll get to see what this place is about. Still Nothing.
Then a random search brought up a remark on twitter. The Plank Road Tavern allows you to build your own burgers from delicious locally sourced ingredients- for only $5! SOLD!
I was finally able to arrange a visit this evening, and am happy with the results.
The grimy bar that was has been transformed into an open yet cozy space, warmly lit and accented with a wall mounted (artificial?) fireplace.
A long bar is complimented with a small seating area in front of the fire, with a few other tables towards the windows facing Detroit. All in all, not a bad set up.
The menu is bar fare with flare, complimented by a formidable beer list. There were a few entree offerings but the focus is mainly burgers and chicken sandwiches. There's an assortment of buns, cheeses, and other toppings and for $5 you can pick one of the first two and three of the latter. For $2 more you can add Plank Fries which are half-steak fry half-chip and all delicious.
I decided to go with a burger on honey wheat with peanut butter, cream cheese and bacon, and after finishing it, I made the decision to make sure I return in the near future for another. The server explained that the menu is going to be expanded in the future, and that the monthly food and beer specials will focus on specific geographic regions that the beer comes from.
Plank Road made a great first impression on me, I'm looking forward the second. And the third.
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