Whitney restaurant celebrates Detroit's 323rd birthday

On July 24, the city of Detroit, founded in 1701 by a French explorer, will mark its 323rd birthday. And in honor of the occasion, a historic downtown restaurant is gearing up to celebrate.

Starting Friday, the Whitney restaurant, built in 1894 on Woodward in Midtown, kicks off Detroit’s birthday with a special menu through July 28 featuring Detroit restaurant classics.