The evolution of Townhouse Detroit

Jeremy Sasson’s Townhouse Detroit opened in July of 2015. The hip interior was a nod to the industrial history of Motor City with dark wood accents and polished concrete floors. In 2021, Townhouse Detroit was completely remodeled, adding washed oak hardwood floors, plush curved seating, natural accents, greenery as well as a redesigned atrium with a retractable roof.  At that time, the original menu, which before had focused on comfort food, was also revamped.  Last month, there were more changes on the way for Townhouse Detroit as it launched a new menu which Sasson deemed “a melting pot of international flavor.” A sampling of the new dishes include: tempura maitake mushrooms with yakitori, spicy mayo and nori; seared tuna with avocado, golden beet, tomato, goat cheese, lemon and herbs; wontons with dry-aged beef, foie gras, miso, mustard and scallion; Nashville hot bao buns with chicken, pickles, jalapeño and red cabbage; and chicken schnitzel with pita, zhug, tzatziki, pickled mushroom and cauliflower. In his address to the media at a private gathering, Sasson defined the recipe for what is Townhouse Detroit. “It is international flavor. It is international culture. It is the energy of Detroit — its people, its style, its personality.  And on top of that, playing the ultimate host,” he said. 500 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. townhousedetroit.com