Dishcrawl Comes to Town, Toast Gets New Executive Chef and More Restaurant News

If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed and more.

Dishcrawl in Birmingham: The April 23 event will give diners the chance to sample food and drinks from four of the city's eateries for $45. Participants sign up at dishcrawl.com/detroit, and will be emailed the location of the meet-up 48 hours before the event. Follow @DishcrawlDet on Twitter for hints and clues. Another Dishcrawl is planned April 10 in Roya Oak; tickets are  available on the Dishcrawl website.

Rochester Mills Beer Company in Rochester: The brewery is set to unveil its new year-round selection, Lazy Daze Amber Lager, on taps and in cans distributed throughout Michigan later this spring. "It's a German-style amber lager beer," Rochester Mills spokesman Dave Youngman said. "It's a very clean, crisp and refreshing beer."

Toast in Birmingham: The restaurant's new excutive chef, Myles McVay, has introduced a new dinner menu that uses seasonal and sustainable products and offers vegan and vegetarian options. Previously, McVay has worked at Metro Detroit restaurants including Fiddleheads in Royal Oak, Opus One in Detroit and, most recently, D’Amatos in Royal Oak. Visit eatattoast.com for more information about Toast Birmingham and Toast Ferndale.

Holy Cannoli's in Berkley: The sweets shop that opened recently at 2752 Coolidge Highway offers cakes, cookies and other Michigan-made treats, as well as – of course – cannoli. The family-run business relies on a fifth-generation recipe with roots that reach all the way back Sicily.

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