Forest

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Forest serves contemporary Continental cuisine with Italian leanings in a sleek, glass-encased dining room that anchors a leafy residential neighborhood in Birmingham, Michigan.
5-10pm Mon-Thu; 5-11pm Fri-Sat

Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a family dinner, a lively holiday celebration, or just a party with frien...
08/28/2026

Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a family dinner, a lively holiday celebration, or just a party with friends, we are ready to make it unforgettable. Host your favorite moments at Forest and turn those moments into your favorite memories. Book your private event now.

"If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?" — Martin Scorsese. Fair question Martin, but th...
08/26/2026

"If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?" — Martin Scorsese. Fair question Martin, but this is our repsonse; MEATBALLS - Tomato Soffrito, Parmesan

08/25/2026

If you spend enough time in this industry, the dining room will eventually humble you.

Welcome to Episode 03 of Table Talk with Chickpea Hospitality: “My Worst Experience.”

This week, we’re trading war stories. We get into the exact logistics of Matthew dumping a beer directly onto a guest’s head in the middle of a business dinner, and Samy recalling the time a guest looked him dead in the eye to tell him he’s a better writer than a restaurateur.

(If you want to verify that last claim, you can sign up for our newsletter at the link in bio. We’ll let you be the judge).

Consider this an open invitation to sit in on the conversation.

And stay tuned for more...

"The charm of veal for Italians is the opportunity it gives them to utilize their culinary artistry to the full." — Wave...
08/21/2026

"The charm of veal for Italians is the opportunity it gives them to utilize their culinary artistry to the full." — Waverley Root, The Food of Italy (1971)

VEAL CHOP - Roasted peppers, pickled fresno, veal demi-glace

08/20/2026

Squid ink. Blue crab. Tomato butter. Need we say more? Drop into Forest for a bite.

"...the tomato, star of earth, recurrent and fertile star, displays its convolutions, its canals, its remarkable amplitu...
08/18/2026

"...the tomato, star of earth, recurrent and fertile star, displays its convolutions, its canals, its remarkable amplitude and abundance, no pit, no husk, no leaves or thorns, the tomato offers its gift of fiery color and cool completeness," — from “Ode to Tomatoes” by Pablo Neruda.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO: Ricotta, Watercress, Caramelized Honey Vinaigrette

Skill, precision, dedication, and love are behind every dish at Forest. Those qualities are expressed to you as moments ...
08/13/2026

Skill, precision, dedication, and love are behind every dish at Forest. Those qualities are expressed to you as moments of delight, memories, comfort, and being present in the moment through food. Come be present with us.

08/12/2026

You don’t just walk into a dining room and fall in love with a “vibe.” It’s the people. It’s the room. It’s the entire ecosystem.

Welcome to Episode 02 of Table Talk with Chickpea Hospitality: “The Coolest Feeling In The World.”

This time around, we’re talking about what actually makes a restaurant work. We get into the old-school maitre d’s, the absolute necessity of good food, and the invisible energy that makes a place click.

But at the end of the day, it comes down to one thing: walking in on a busy night, seeing the staff working in perfect sync, and looking out at a room full of happy people. That’s the drug. That’s what brings us back.

Consider this an open invitation to sit in on the conversation.

And stay tuned for more...

When writing about our Gnocchi with Genovese pesto and pine nuts, one wonders if it's a fool's errand to describe the de...
08/10/2026

When writing about our Gnocchi with Genovese pesto and pine nuts, one wonders if it's a fool's errand to describe the depth of flavor and comfort received when eating this dish. Just take a bite and savor it. No words necessary.

Address

735 Forest Avenue
Birmingham, MI
48009

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+12482589400

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