Michigan Restaurant Offers Discounts to Big 2.8's Car Owners

Robert Farago
by Robert Farago

I get it! Instead of putting the hate on owners of import-branded cars (as opposed to say imported Fords), supporters of the Big 2.8 could offer special membership benefits to those consumers who chose to support Chrysler, Ford and GM by buying their products (as opposed to say paying their taxes). We’ll have to see how this plays out in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where the owner of The Tribute restaurant is holding the antithesis of hot import nights. You can read the full offer to American-branded car owners (the cars, not the owners) after the jump. Meanwhile, rest assured this is no redneck truck stop. “Each night, executive Chef Rich Travis oversees the creation of eye-opening flavor combinations, pushing the boundaries of innovative cuisine to enthrall diners. His exquisitely detailed food, distinguished by diversity, inventiveness and spectacular presentation, are perfectly complimented by Tribute’s award-winning wine list.” Personally, I recommend the Grilled Honey Chamomile Glazed Duck Breast Duck Confit and Morel Wonton, Parsnip, Carrot, Wild Rice, Chamomile-Citron Gastrique. But then I’ve never eaten there. And I drive a Honda minivan, which, although it’s ranked number seven on cars.com’s American-made index, doesn’t qualify me for a 50 percent discount. Although… “In addition, during the week of Jan. 25-31, Tribute will recognize all American car-markers and offer a 50 percent discount on food purchases to anyone who drives an American made vehicle, including American automotive suppliers and dealers.”

“In January, the Tribute Restaurant will honor each of the Big 3 automotive companies; General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, in a very special way.

Through the week of Jan. 4-10, anyone who drives a Ford vehicle or is employed by Ford will receive 50 percent off their food check.

To honor Chrysler, anyone who drives a Chrysler vehicle or is a Chrysler employee will receive 50 percent off the food portion of their check during the week of Jan. 11-17.

The following week, Jan. 18-24, homage will be paid to anyone driving a General Motors vehicle or to those employed by General Motors by receiving 50 percent off their food check.

In addition, during the week of Jan. 25-31, Tribute will recognize all American car-markers and offer a 50 percent discount on food purchases to anyone who drives an American made vehicle, including American automotive suppliers and dealers.

This promotion is valid on the food portion of your bill during dinner and Sunday brunches only.

Dinner hours are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sunday brunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tribute is located at 31425 12 Mile Road, west of Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills.

The restaurant can be reached at 248-848-9393.

Reservations are recommended.”

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  • PeterW PeterW on Jan 05, 2009

    Let's hope that the quality of their food is not on par with that of a GM, Ford or Chrysler.

  • Bumpy Bumpy on Jan 05, 2009

    Do you have to drive your domestic car to the restaurant, or just present proof of ownership? Because the former would discriminate against the domestic loyalists whose cars are currently broken down. I wonder if I'd get the Chrysler discount for showing up in an Eagle Talon with a primered body kit and a fart can?

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