The Whitney Restaurant has officially opened their gardens for lunch, dinner and happy hour!

Warm weather means al fresco dining and garden cocktails. In addition to a new lighter fare menu for lunch visit the Whitney throughout the week for a rotating schedule of special events including:

"Twilight Tuesday's" featuring DJ Captain 20

The 89X Garden Parties from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday's

"Feel Good Friday's" from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday

Also don’t miss the “Motown Sunday Brunch", every Sunday. This buffet style meal features the best in Motown musical hits.

Visit www.thewhitney.com for more information and menu options.

Woodward Avenue Action (WA3) Features The Whitney in its WoodWORD Newsletter:

"Another big winner in the Hour Detroit Best of Issue on newsstands now was the historic Whitney Restaurant, owned by Bud Liebler was voted best restaurant for Dinner before the Theater among their three honors. The Whitney was also voted the best pre-theater dinner spot by the readers of Metro Times in their annual best of issue. Visit www.thewhitney.com for more information on special events, their "Motown Brunch" and more."

A Garden Family Hootenanny

Invite your family (and friends) to enjoy an afternoon in The Whitney’s beautiful garden oasis in Midtown Detroit on Sunday, July 12th from 3pm- 5pm for the first ever Garden Family Hootenanny! Families can enjoy music from The Mydols and Cello-Bella as well as kids activities and crafts. The Whitney's delicious garden bistro menu and full beverage service will also be offered. Adult admission is $10 and kids are FREE!

Please make reservations by Wednesday July 8, 2009 by contacting Emily Driscoll at 313.832.5700 or edriscoll@thewhitney.com.

Wendell is Back in MidTown!

When was the last time you drove through Midtown and caught a glimpse of a garden gnome kicking back and sipping a dirty martini? If you have driven past The Whitney on Woodward in the last two weeks you would have seen the return of Wendell – The Whitney’s garden gnome. Although Wendell made his debut last year (on the Northeast corner of Woodward and Canfield), he is back and happier than ever that its summer in Michigan and that The Whitney gardens are officially open!

But wait, that’s not the only sign that’s new! Have you also noticed that The Whitney has a gorgeous new sign out front? We decided to do some Spring cleaning and took down the burgundy awning in our driveway. We didn’t want to block the beautiful view of the mansion any longer but instead wanted showcase a cleaner and more updated sign in front of the house on the fence.

Midsummer Nights in Midtown – June 19th

The Whitney is proud to announce its participation on Friday, June 19th in Detroit’s NEW summer series for Midtown Detroit - Midsummer Nights in Midtown.

The Guggenheim Grotto, a Dublin/Ireland duo will kick off the evening at 8pm with their folk samplings and pop melodies, followed by Oscar Lopez, a world renowned Latin guitarist at 10pm.

Come join us and enjoy great music, good company, drink specials and the much anticipated Whitney Garden menu.

For more information visit: www.midsummernightsinmidtown.com

Summer Fun in The City

During the month of May, The Whitney will offer it’s first-ever two-for-one entrees Tuesdays - Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

Happy Hour specials will be offered in the popular new Ghost Bar or our colorful garden oasis also from 5 to 7 p.m.

A variety of live DJs and bands will entertain guests Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. A list of our live entertainment will be posted here weekly.

“Motown Brunches” will continue inside or out (rain or shine) on Sundays from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Whitney is also offering lighter fare on its luncheon menu and is introducing a new and more complete low cost casual dining menu in its gardens. Feel free to call the restaurant or stop in for more information.

The Unveiling of the Art of Style: Haute Couture Fashion Collides with Art

The William Malcolm Luxe Collection and The Luxe Code magazine will be unveiled on Tonight at the Ghost Bar from 6pm to 9pm. Fashion mavens, artists, musicians, business professionals and entrepreneurs will take over the exclusive Ghost Bar lounge at The Whitney for this prestigious event.

Highlighting Metro Detroit artists, several collections will be on display along with the musical accompaniment of classic violin and piano. The evening will unite several communities including: Tastemakers of Metro Detroit, artists, musicians, fashion aficionados, business professionals and entrepreneurs and will provide a great opportunity for power networking.

Please RSVP to: Jessica Pipkins, jpipkins@pipkinscommunications.com, 313.779.5446.