Detroit's Top 10 Restaurants Host Exclusive Takeover Dinner

Tickets on sale now for annual culinary celebration featuring metro area's best new eateries.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:15pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration of a stack of tacos in a repeating grid pattern, capturing the celebratory and artistic spirit of the Top 10 Takeover dining event.The vibrant and creative tacos of Tacos Wuey will be the star of the show at the annual Top 10 Takeover dinner in Detroit.Today in Detroit

The Detroit Free Press and Chevy Detroit have announced the 2026 Restaurant of the Year, Restaurant of the Year Classic, and the 10 Best New Restaurants and Dining Experiences in metro Detroit. As part of the annual program, the popular Detroit Free Press/Chevy Detroit Top 10 Takeover dinner series is entering its 12th year, offering guests a chance to experience a curated selection of dishes from this year's recognized establishments.

Why it matters

The Top 10 Takeover event is a highly anticipated annual celebration that showcases the vibrant and diverse dining scene in the Detroit metro area. It provides an opportunity for food enthusiasts to discover the city's newest culinary gems and experience the creativity and talent of local chefs and restaurateurs.

The details

The Top 10 Takeover dinner will take place at Tacos Wuey, one of the 10 Best New Restaurants recognized this year. Guests will have the chance to sample a variety of dishes that highlight the restaurant's signature tacos, as well as other menu items that have earned it critical acclaim.

  • The 2026 Detroit Free Press/Chevy Detroit Top 10 New Restaurants and Dining Experiences list was recently unveiled.
  • The Top 10 Takeover dinner at Tacos Wuey will take place on April 9, 2026.

The players

Detroit Free Press

A major daily newspaper serving the Detroit metropolitan area and one of the organizers of the annual Top 10 Restaurants and Dining Experiences program.

Chevy Detroit

A local automotive brand that partners with the Detroit Free Press on the annual Top 10 Restaurants and Dining Experiences program.

Tacos Wuey

One of the 10 Best New Restaurants recognized in the 2026 Detroit Free Press/Chevy Detroit Top 10 New Restaurants and Dining Experiences list, known for its signature tacos and other Mexican-inspired cuisine.

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What they’re saying

“The Top 10 Takeover event is a fantastic opportunity for food lovers to discover the newest and most exciting dining experiences in Detroit. It's a celebration of the city's vibrant culinary scene.”

— Lena Garcia, Food Editor, Detroit Free Press

What’s next

Tickets for the Top 10 Takeover dinner at Tacos Wuey are on sale now and are expected to sell out quickly. Interested diners should visit the Detroit Free Press website to secure their reservations.

The takeaway

The Top 10 Takeover dinner series continues to be a must-attend event for food enthusiasts in the Detroit area, showcasing the city's thriving restaurant industry and providing a platform for new and innovative eateries to shine.