A visit to a food focal point, turned local lore Restaurant Review: Green Dot Stables

When taking a first glimpse upon the retro horse-race themed establishment one may be wondering what they are getting themselves into. Though the sardine packed parking lot and the 20 minute wait at the door might give you a second opinion. Having been to Green Dot Stables multiple times in the past myself and always seeing a full house certainly portrays the atmosphere of this Corktown establishment.

Open for almost 2 years now, owner Jacques Driscol has keep the on-going theme of this horse-racing bar, and has transformed it into the newest hipster hangout. Having moved back home from San Diego, Jacques immediately focused on his vision of opening up a restaurant. Instantly Driscol experienced what it means to open a business in Detroit and have the whole community rallying around it. The Le Cordon Bleu graduate wanted Green Dot to become a low cost food first business, with low cost drinks included. Driscol also had the vision that this could be a place that other restaurant industry individuals would have a place to eat after their long shifts.

The focus of Green Dot Stables is sliders, but not just your average sloppy basic sliders. The owner and Chef were able to develop a creative menu with items that range from $2-$3. If thats not cheap, I don't know what is, not to mention the $2 well drink and domestic beers. As stated, minus a few sides, the menu is mainly made up of sliders.

Here is a small sample of some of the sliders offered.

SLIDERS

Quinoa Burger $3
Kale-Chimichurri

Corned Beef $3
Wigley’s-Kraut-Pickles-Mustard Aioli

Cuban $3
Pork Loin-Ham-Jack Cheese-Mustard-Pickles

Philly Cheesesteak $3
Ribeye-Peppers & Onions-Squeeze Cheese

Cheeseburger $2
Onions-Pickles

BBQ Bacon $3
Beef Patty-Sweet Potato-Housemade BBQ Sauce

Tempeh $3
Marinated Tempeh-Wasabi Mayo-Wakame Salad

Korean $3
Beef Patty-Peanut Butter-Kimchi

Ham & Cheese $2
Dearborn Ham-Jack Cheese

BCT $2Bacon-Cucumber-Roasted Tomato Sauce-Mayo

Each week there is a Mystery Meat which the chef chooses to place on the menu. This week it was Tuna sliders with a Wasabi Mayo and a Pickled Carrot Slaw, delicious I must add. I also recommend the Korean, as well as the chilled asparagus soup.

Knowing I could go not only go to this place everyday, but also talk about it forever, you will have to check it out to get the real experience. Check out Green Dot's Facebook page to keep up with their weekly specials.

Meals in the Mitten Review Score: 8.5/10
This was a non-paid review