Cooking with Que
Detroit, MI
It’s pretty rare for me to find another individual who vibes higher than me. (My fam prefers other terms to describe me: animated, “extra”). Well, I have met her. She goes by Que (short for Quiana) and she is killin’ it in downtown Detroit.
Cooking with Que’s high energy, cheerful atmosphere enveloped me the moment I stepped into its Woodward Avenue space. Everything about this place – from the bright, open air prep area to the green-orange-white color palette portrays engagement and liveliness. It was love at first sight. And the music! Man, if you don’t feel better just walkin in the door, I’m bummed for you.
(Really, I should have known that I would love this place. The website touts Que’s as the place where vegans and meat eaters coexist. Sound like anyone else you know?)
We perched ourselves at the bar, so we could soak up the kitchen prep vibes and chat up the staff. Both were warm and welcoming. Once we finally got around to the menu (hey, there’s a lot to take in there!), we were not disappointed! It offers a host of vegan dishes, many with Que’s touch on classic vegan brand offerings (Beyond burger, Gardein fishless filet). You know me, anything on a pretzel bun and I’m onboard.
It took some time to decide, but we ultimately ordered a sampling of vegan favs: mac and cheese, quesadillas, and harvest bowl. My vegan friend devoured the mac and cheese, then moved on to the quesadillas. My fav was definitely the harvest bowl – a sweet potato bursting with flavors and sitting atop a bed of perfectly sautéed kale (seriously, this kale would make you cry it is so damn tasty).
Looking for a pick-me-up during the work week? Hit Que’s for lunch! Bring your carnivore friends. Bring your boss. Bring your cranky cubemate. Everyone needs a little Que in their life!
PS: As if the lunch offerings and sweet vibes weren’t enough, Que also offers cooking classes, meal prep, and ‘Afterwork Wine Down’ on Fridays! Adding that to the calendar… now!
Learn more: https://cookingwithque.com/
