The fall edition of Detroit Restaurant Week is only weeks away, running from Sept. 28 to Oct. 7, 2012. Like previous restaurant weeks, some of Detroit’s best restaurants and chefs will be on display, serving a wide variety of gourmet food, at a discount, to a hungry public.

Gourmet experts, foodies and curious diners can take advantage of an affordable price of only $28 for a three-course meal. Each of the participating restaurants will feature a fall-inspired dinner menu and offer guests a unique dining experience that can only be found in Detroit.

Participating Restaurants include:

The roar has officially been restored at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions are making waves in the NFL with players such as hard-hitting Ndamukong Suh and franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, and the Motor City is anxious to have a football party at Ford Field. Fortunately this is the week; Thursday, the Lions started the preseason at home in The D against the Buffalo Bills, followed by the Inaugural Gridiron Classic on Friday. Are you ready to roar?

Detroit is home to an impressive collection of hamburger restaurants. For a city that made the Coney Dog famous, Detroit’s burgers are consistently at the top of national rankings, and garner a cult following throughout the Motor City and beyond. From sliders and big meaty burgers to exotic, gourmet burgers and creative toppings and side items, these burgers will satisfy any craving. Here are a few of the best burgers in Detroit: