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River Bistro

The River Bistro restaurant is clad in stone and is run by chef Max Hardy.
The River Bistro restaurant is clad in stone and is run by chef Max Hardy.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The interior of chef Max Hardy's Detroit restaurant includes hightop tables, stools and a chalk board showing the menu.
The interior of chef Max Hardy's Detroit restaurant includes hightop tables, stools and a chalk board showing the menu.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
William Burton, of Detroit, orders steak and eggs at chef Max Hardy's Detroit restaurant.
William Burton, of Detroit, orders steak and eggs at chef Max Hardy's Detroit restaurant.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Chef Max Hardy cooks shrimp and vegetables for the famed shrimp and grits plate.
Chef Max Hardy cooks shrimp and vegetables for the famed shrimp and grits plate.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Max Hardy, owner and chef, River Bistro, works the kitchen on a specialty steak and egg dish.
Max Hardy, owner and chef, River Bistro, works the kitchen on a specialty steak and egg dish.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
This is the shrimp and grits plate at the River Bistro.
This is the shrimp and grits plate at the River Bistro.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Max Hardy, owner and chef, River Bistro, works the kitchen on specialty dishes at his Detroit restaurant.
Max Hardy, owner and chef, River Bistro, works the kitchen on specialty dishes at his Detroit restaurant.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
This is the sweet potato waffle and honey chicken plate at the River Bistro.
This is the sweet potato waffle and honey chicken plate at the River Bistro.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The everyday fish fry plate is served with island slaw, cottage chips, and pickles.
The everyday fish fry plate is served with island slaw, cottage chips, and pickles.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Patrick Lam, left, and Jaime Kannan, both of Detroit, enjoy their lunch at the River Bistro in Detroit.
Patrick Lam, left, and Jaime Kannan, both of Detroit, enjoy their lunch at the River Bistro in Detroit.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
This is the biscuit and gravy plate at The River Bistro.
This is the biscuit and gravy plate at The River Bistro.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The back dinning room at the River Bistro features colorful art.
The back dinning room at the River Bistro features colorful art.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
This is Max Hardy, owner and chef of River Bistro with the everyday fish fry plate and the shrimp and grits plate at his Detroit restaurant .
This is Max Hardy, owner and chef of River Bistro with the everyday fish fry plate and the shrimp and grits plate at his Detroit restaurant .
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News