FOOD

Le Culture Cafe serves upscale comfort food in Eastern Market

The Detroit News
The salmon tower ($42) is an 8 ounce organic Alaskan salmon topped with jumbo lump crab, lobster, whipped potatoes, spinach and house sauce.
The salmon tower ($42) is an 8 ounce organic Alaskan salmon topped with jumbo lump crab, lobster, whipped potatoes, spinach and house sauce.
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Drew Matthews, owner and executive chef of Le Culture Cafe, holds a plate of Oscare de Le ' Culture dish.
Drew Matthews, owner and executive chef of Le Culture Cafe, holds a plate of Oscare de Le' Culture dish.
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The restaurant logo is on the wall in dining area.
The restaurant logo is on the wall in dining area.
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Exterior of Le Culture Cafe in Eastern Market.
Exterior of Le Culture Cafe in Eastern Market.
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A plate of Culture Wings with hastings sauce and plates of Oscar de Le ' Culture, left back, Seafood Overload and Black Bottom Cheesecake.
A plate of Culture Wings with hastings sauce and plates of Oscar de Le' Culture, left back, Seafood Overload and Black Bottom Cheesecake.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Bartender Michelle Young prepares a drink.
Bartender Michelle Young prepares a drink.
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View of the main dining area at Le Culture Cafe.
View of the main dining area at Le Culture Cafe.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A plate of Oscar de Le ' Culture, a 20-ounce, aged, grass-fed Angus rib-eye with broccolini, jumbo lump crab, rock lobster and whipped mashed potatoes.
A plate of Oscar de Le' Culture, a 20-ounce, aged, grass-fed Angus rib-eye with broccolini, jumbo lump crab, rock lobster and whipped mashed potatoes.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Sous-chef Justin Cotton prepares lobster for the Salmon Tower plate.
Sous-chef Justin Cotton prepares lobster for the Salmon Tower plate.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A plate of Seafood Overload Mac and Cheese with cavatappi, five cheese blend, rock lobster and jumbo lump crab.
A plate of Seafood Overload Mac and Cheese with cavatappi, five cheese blend, rock lobster and jumbo lump crab.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A hot skillet with macaroni and cheese made with cavatappi, five cheese blend and smoked paprika.
A hot skillet with macaroni and cheese made with cavatappi, five cheese blend and smoked paprika.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A plate of Oscar de Le ' Culture.
A plate of Oscar de Le' Culture.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Timothy Collins, 32, of Madison Heights enjoys the Salmon Tower at Le Culture Caf é .
Timothy Collins, 32, of Madison Heights enjoys the Salmon Tower at  Le Culture Café.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
The Black Bottom Cheesecake at Le Culture Caf é in Eastern Market.
The Black Bottom Cheesecake at Le Culture Café in Eastern Market.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A plate of Seafood Overload Mac and Cheese with cavatappi, five cheese blend, rock lobster and jumbo lump crab.
A plate of Seafood Overload Mac and Cheese with cavatappi, five cheese blend, rock lobster and jumbo lump crab.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Ilene Mayweather, of Detroit, enjoys her birthday cake on her special day.
Ilene Mayweather, of Detroit, enjoys her birthday cake on her special day.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Tanisha Berry, left, of Livonia celebrates her birthday with Grace Wimbley of Redford, Chimere Dodson of Lansing and Ericka Wimbley of Westland.
Tanisha Berry, left, of Livonia celebrates her birthday with Grace Wimbley of Redford, Chimere Dodson of Lansing and Ericka Wimbley of Westland.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Server Jordan Sumler clears plates at the restaurant.
Server Jordan Sumler clears plates at the restaurant.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Server Kayla Wesley displays a plate of Seafood Overload Mac and Cheese.
Server Kayla Wesley displays a plate of Seafood Overload Mac and Cheese.
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