Detroit Free Press : Tough times bring enticing deals as restaurants vie for customers

Many expect this to be one of the toughest quarters ever for their industry and predict the recession will close some restaurants.

"There will be some cleansing, like you'll see in other industries," predicts Milford restaurateur Jim Eggl, president of the Michigan Restaurant Association.

Andiamo Restaurant Group owner Joe Vicari says his suppliers are predicting "a lot of restaurant closings" now that the holidays are over.

But if there's a silver lining for anyone, it's for metro Detroit consumers, who can expect to find good dining values this winter as owners compete for their business.

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