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News, Awards and Media

Sep 30, 2024

2024 Stunning Projects of Historical Significance

"Designer Jen Childs and her company VERSA transform historic spaces into modern dining destinations. This article explores their renovation of a former film processing facility into Oak & Reel, an acclaimed Detroit restaurant. "

2024 Stunning Projects of Historical Significance

Mar 6, 2024

2024 No. 2 Restaurant of the Year: Noori

"Lines form at door of Noori Pocha in Clawson when family-run Korean gastropub opens"

2024 No. 2 Restaurant of the Year: Noori

Mar 6, 2024

2024 No. 3 Restaurant of the Year: The Rind

"The Rind, a cheese shop that grew into a top metro Detroit restaurant and wine bar"

2024 No. 3 Restaurant of the Year: The Rind

Jun 5, 2023

2023 Detroit Design Awards: 2nd and 3rd in Restaurant Design

Detroit Design Awards: 2nd Place in Restaurants for VERSAs "Oak and Real" Design and 3rd Place in Restaurants for VERSAs "The Upright" Design

2023 Detroit Design Awards: 2nd and 3rd in Restaurant Design

Feb 22, 2023

2023 No. 8 Restaurant of the Year: The Upright

"The classics are king at the Upright speakeasy in the basement of Oak and Reel"

2023 No. 8 Restaurant of the Year: The Upright

Mar 3, 2022

2022 Restaurant of the Year

"The decor is classic and timeless. A palette of blues and grays joins wooden fixtures to create a crisp and clean aesthetic."

2022 Restaurant of the Year

Mar 1, 2022

Underground Jewel: The Upright

"DOWNRIGHT PRETTY A clubby feel with a variety of seating styles adorns The Upright"

Underground Jewel: The Upright
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