The Hauk family has been farming in Southeastern Michigan for four generations starting back when Garden City was Nankin Township. M’s is located less than a half-mile from where the old family homestead once stood.

Mary has owned and operated Mary’s Farm Market and Farm in nearby Canton, Michigan since 1993. The selections at M’s Gathering Place feature fresh seasonal produce straight from Mary’s farm, or purchased from her network of local Michigan farmers whenever possible.  “Whatever we don’t grow on our family farms, we’re able to bring in from other Michigan farms when it’s in season,” Hauk says. “That makes a world of difference when it comes to flavor.”

The “always fresh” aesthetic applies to the restaurant’s meats and seafood as well. The best cuts of beef and pork are prepared daily in house to ensure top quality. Whitefish, salmon and farm-raised catfish are flown in, and filleted right in the spacious kitchen. Homemade breads, sauces, salad dressings and pizza dough are also prepared at the restaurant. Many of the items on the menu like the mouth-watering beef stroganoff, and the juicy London Broil are adapted from family recipes.

On weekends, the main course at M’s is the stellar live music. Detroit is home to some of the most talented musicians in the world, and M’s Gathering Place features the best soul, R&B, jazz and blues players the Motor City has to offer. The entertainment lineup includes many recipients and nominees of the prestigious Detroit Music Awards. Local and international favorites like Detroit blues princess Thornetta Davis, Big Will (formerly of The Sun Messengers) and his hot new band 360 Degrees, soul legend Dave Hamilton, acoustic guitar virtuosos Wayne Gerard and Sean Blackman, world music phenoms Zap Toro, Detroit funkateer Nadir and soul songstress L’Renee are just a few of the amazing artists who grace the stage at M’s.

“I don’t think there is another place on Detroit’s Westside that offers the quality music that we feature here at M’s,” Hauk sings. Live music is featured on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Other amenities at M’s include online ordering, 14 large screen televisions for Detroit’s sports lovers, a fine variety of craft and commercial beers, wines and spirits, and free wi-fi. Dine-in and carry out are available.

M’s Gathering Place opened for business Thursday, July 22, 2010. A grand opening celebration will be held Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 with live music all day both days.