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Drinks with Maria / Ciao Italia! / Friday / April 28, 2017 / 6:00pm

Join Sommelier Maria Papp for a cocktails-and-small-plates tour of Italy! Four Italian-inspired cocktails will be shaken and shared along side Chef Chris’s always-innovative small plates! It’s a fun date night for groups so call your friends and get your tickets today! Recipes for all of the cocktails will be provided to participants as well. It’s all just $45 per person, plus sales tax & gratuity!

Menu + Featured Cocktails

Aperol Spritz / Fennel & Pork Meatballs / Spinach Risotto
Sangria Italiani / Crab Linguini / Parsley & Chili Oil
The Godfather / Roasted Pork Tenderloin / Apricot Jam / New Potatoes
Lavender Limoncello Drop / Cream Cheese Pound Cake / Citrus Mixed Berries

Reservations are by ticket purchase only – click on the button below to get yours (note that 6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in the final ticket price). If you have any questions or would like to be seated with another person or group who bought tickets individually, please contact Alexandria Franz at 313-567-4400 x6226 or send her an email at alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Easter Brunch Spectacular / Sunday / April 16, 2017 / 11:00am-2:00pm

SOLD OUT! Please consider joining us for Mother’s Day Brunch on May 14th!

Celebrate Spring and the season of renewal at our family-friendly Brunch! Food stations will be placed around the restaurant allowing you to discover new flavors at every turn! From creative salads & housemade breads to carved leg of lamb, crispy chicken & waffles and made-to-order omelets, not to mention our “Kid’s Zone” and our impressive Dessert & Coffee display, there’s something for everyone at The ‘Snake!

Click HERE to view our Easter Brunch menu.

Adults, $39 / Children 10-4 years old, $12 / Children under 4, complimentary. Prices do not include sales tax or gratuity though both will be reflected in the final ticket price. (Please note that reservations made/tickets purchased for only Children 10 and under will not be honored.)

Reservations are by ticket purchase only – click the button below to get yours! Seatings are available every 15 minutes from 11:00am – 2:00pm so get your tickets early to confirm your preferred seating time!

Please be sure you are “purchasing” a ticket for each child under 4 in your group so that we can be sure your table is set properly. If you have any questions or will need a booster seat or highchair at your table AND/OR if you would like to be seated with another group who has purchased tickets separately, please contact Alex Franz at 313-567-4400 x6226 or send her an email upon completing your ticket purchase!

SOLD OUT! / Chef’s Cooking Class / Italy in Spring / Saturday / March 25, 2017 / 2:00pm

Are you ready for Spring?? I know we are! Chef Chris invites you to join him in the kitchen for a fun afternoon cooking up four dishes inspired by the flavors of Italy, all with an homage to Spring and it’s fresh ingredients! You’ll get to enjoy the four-course meal with paired wines or beers while you help cook (or just watch) AND you’ll take home the recipes for each dish PLUS a special gift.

Cooking Class Menu

Spring Vegetable Scafata / Poached Egg

Fennel, Pancetta & Walnut Gratin

Classic Bolognese / Housemade Noodles

Strawberry-Pistachio Crumble Pie

Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax & gratuity. Seating is very limited so click the button below to reserve yours today! (Note that 6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in final ticket price). Questions? Contact Alex Franz at 313-567-4400 x6226 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Chef’s Dinner featuring Arbor Brewing Co / Friday / March 10, 2017 / 6:30PM

True pioneers in Michigan’s craft beer industry, Matt & Rene Greff opened the first Arbor Brewing Co Pub & Eatery in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995. Now with a 2nd location in Ypsilanti and a 3rd all the way in Bangalore, India – ABC has definitely taken their expertly crafted beers global! ABC’s brews have won many awards over the years and is even one of the only “green” breweries in the state! ABC employs many waste reduction and energy saving practices, from reclaimed materials to solar power, not to mention their passionate envolvement in their community and commitment to buying local. As these are principles we embrace as well, The Rattlesnake is very excited to present 6 of Arbor Brewing Co’s beers – paired with 6 of Chef Chris’s small plates.

Menu + Featured Beers

Bollywood Blonde (ABV 6% / IBU 7)
Thai Green Curry Hummus / Toasted Coconut / Chile-Ginger Pita Chips

Mr. Delicious Imperial IPA (ABV 9% / IBU 90)
Crispy Country Ham & Stilton Salad / Tuscan Kale & Spinach / Salt & Pepper Walnuts / Pomegranate Seeds

Phat Abbot Belgian Tripel (ABV 9.6% / IBU 29)
Garlic Butter Shrimp / Arugla & Basil Pesto Cous Cous / Fresh Peas

FIGJAM Quadruple (ABV 10.75% / IBU 35)
Angus Beef Sliders / Creamy Roquefort / Fig Jam! / Sweet Potato Straws / Pretzel Bun

Jackhammer Old Ale (ABV 8.25% / IBU 50)
Lamb & Ale Stew / Aged Horseradish Cheddar Sourdough Toast

Michael Faricy’s Irish Stout (ABV 4.5% / IBU 42)
Baked Brie Wedge / Honey & Hazelnuts / Dark Chocolate Ganache Schmeared Grahams

Tickets are just $55 per person, plus sales tax & gratuity! Click the button below to get yours! (Note that 6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in the final ticket price). If you have any questions or would like to be seated with another person or group who has purchased tickets separately, please send an email to Alexandria Franz at alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Seeing Red (Wine) Chef’s Dinner / Friday / February 17, 2017 / 6:30pm

We’re “Seeing Red” at our next Chef’s Dinner – Red Wine, that is! Join Chef Chris Franz & Sommelier Maria Papp for a tasting exploration of five delicious red wines paired with winter comfort small plates!

Menu + Featured Wines:

Patton Valley Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley
Chef’s Choice Tiny Taste

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese 2014, Tuscany
Duck Confit / Fruit & Nut Bread Crisp / Arugula / Ramp Vinaigrette

H3 Merlot 2014, Columbia Crest
Roasted Delicata Squash & Pappardelle Pasta / Rosemary Butter / Almonds / Pecorino

Hoopla “The Mutt” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley
Molasses & Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin / Baked Carrots / Apple Butter

Bogle Petite Sirah Port 2013, Clarksburg
Lemongrass Creme Brullee / Chocolate-Ginger Brittle

Tickets are just $55 per person, plus sales tax & gratuity! Click the button below to get yours! (Note that 6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in the final ticket price). If you would like to be seated with another person or group who has purchased tickets separately, please send an email to Alexandria Franz at alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Drinks with Maria ft Cuban Cocktails / Friday / January 27, 2017 / 6:00pm

Join Sommelier Maria Papp and celebrate the storied cocktails of Cuba! Enjoy 5 different cocktails (and escape the Detroit winter) with classics like the Hemmingway plus tropical fruit flavors, coconut and more! Chef Chris will feature 4 Cuban-inspired small plates to go with the drinks, too.

$45, plus tax & gratuity. Reservations by ticket purchase are highly recommended as seating is limited! (Sales tax & 21% gratuity are reflected in the final ticket price).

Chef’s Menu Merge: Brunch for Dinner / November 30th-December 3rd

Who says brunch is just for Sunday mornings? Our Brunch for Dinner menu will merge with our Dinner menu to offer even more fun ways to dine at The ‘Snake! Served nightly from November 30th to December 3rd alongside our regular Dinner menu.

MENU

Starters:

Cheesy Bacon Puff Pastry Twists / Apple Butter Dip 6
Citrus Salad / Spiced Honey / Pomegranate / Sea Salt 9

Entrees:

Chorizo & Butternut Hash / Sweet Peppers / Onions / Pepper Jack / Cilantro-Avocado Mash / Crispy Tortilla Strips / Sunny Egg 18
Spicy-Brined & Crispy-Fried Chicken Thighs / Cayenne Butter Dipped / Southern-Style Biscuits / Pickled Slaw / Honey-Blue Cheese Drizzle 20
Swiss Chard Baked Eggs / Garlicky Gruyere Cream / Parmesan / Crispy Leeks / Focaccia Toast 14
Steak & Eggs Benny / Giant English Muffin / Sliced Butcher’s Steak / Maple-Pepper Bacon / Arugula / Poached Egg / Hollandaise 26

Desserts:

Sticky Toffee Monkey Bread / Banana-Butter Pecan Ice Cream 9
Dark Chocolate Mocha Scones / Hot Espresso Dipper 6

Drinks:

Farouk’s Bloody Mary / Clementine & L. Mawby Mimosa /
Sparkling Bourbon-Pear Punch

Chef’s Cooking Class / Brunch for the Holidays / Saturday / December 3, 2016 / 2:00-4:00pm

You’ve enjoyed lots of fun Brunch dishes during our Menu Merge, now join Chef Chris in the kitchen and learn how to make some of them for your family or friends this Holiday season! Each of our Cooking Classes include live, hands-on instruction of four dishes and a take-home menu packet, plus you get to eat the dishes you prepare with paired wines or beers, AND receive a special gift from Chef Chris, too!

Menu

Cheesy Bacon Puff Pastry Twists / Apple Butter Dip

Chorizo & Butternut Hash
Sweet Peppers / Onions / Pepper Jack / Cilantro-Avocado Mash / Crispy Tortilla Strips / Sunny Egg

Swiss Chard Baked Eggs
Garlicky Gruyere Cream / Parmesan / Crispy Leeks / Focaccia Toast

Sticky Toffee Monkey Bread / Banana-Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Tickets are $60 per person, plus sales tax & gratuity. Space is very limited and reservations are by ticket purchase only. Please click here to purchase your Holiday Brunch Cooking Class tickets (6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in final ticket price).

If you have any questions, please contact Alexandria Franz at 313-567-4400 x6226 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Dîner de Vin / Vendredi (Friday) / October 28, 2016 / 6:30pm

Say “bonjour” to our next Chef’s Dinner! It’s our “Dîner de Vin” celebrating the wines of France…

Join Chef Chris Franz, Sommelier Maria Papp as we welcom Joe Charnley of Carmela Fine Wines to present five wines from across France, each paired with our kitchen’s culinary best.

Menu & Featured Wines:

2013 Jean Baptiste “Adam” Gewurztraminer, Alsace
Thai Curry Rice Noodle Bowl / Spicy Gulf Shrimp / Crunchy Macadamias

2014 Decelle Villa, Meursault
Pancetta Crusted Salmon / Apple Butter & Creamy Leeks

2010 Chateau de Lescours, Grand Cru St. Emillion
Roasted Breast of Pheasant / Picholine / Caramelized Plums / Hubbard Squash

2012 Les Combes d’Arnevel, Chateauneuf du Pape
Braised Lamb Shank Confit / Belugas / Jardiniere Root Vegetables

2011 Moulin a Vent Champ de Cour
Mille-Crepe Cake / Whipped Dark Chocolate & Lavender Ganache / Cocoa Dust / Candied Pisatchios

$120 per person, inclusive of tax & gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations by ticket purchase are required. PLEASE CLICK HERE to purchase your “Dîner de Vin” tickets. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Papp or Alex Franz at 313-567-4400 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Rattlesnake’s Garden Terrace Wine Tastings / Thursdays / June 9th – August 25th / 6:00pm

Summer is back in Detroit and that means it’s time for our Garden Terrace Wine Tastings! The series kicks off Thursday, June 9th with a celebration of Sparkling Wines, featuring samples of 8 wines paired with Chef Chris’ small plates! Tasting events will continue on most Thursdays through August 25th with a fun new theme each week (see the full schedule below).

Our chefs work with Sommelier Maria Papp’s wine selections to create a lavish – and filling! – small plates menu highlighting the wines – plus they’ll be outside grilling live, right on the Terrace! The wines will be available for retail purchase, too! It’s Detroit’s best party, and it lasts all summer long!

Each Tasting event begins at 6:00 pm and advance purchase tickets are required. Tickets are $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Please click here to purchase tickets to any of our Garden Terrace Wine Tastings (sales tax and gratuity will be reflected in final ticket price). If you would like to be seated with a person or group who has purchased tickets separately, please send an email to Alex at alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com!

Please contact Alexandria Franz or Maria Papp at 313-567-4400 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com with any questions.

2016 Garden Terrace Tasting Schedule

June 9th / Toast to Summer with Sparkling Wines
June 16th / France vs Italy
June 23rd / Whites & Roses
July 14th / Wines of Oregon & Washington
July 21st / Taste of the Alps
July 28th / Wines of Spain
August 4th / Wines of Pure Michigan
August 11th / Down Under Wines of New Zealand
August 18th / Under the Tuscan Sun – Wines of Tuscany
August 25th / Best of Summer Celebration!