Sweet and savory: Our culinary revival kicked off with tasty photo essay

Photographer Marvin Shaouni helped kick off our SimmerD food series last winter with this slideshow featuring highlights of Detroit's emerging culinary scene (which includes potent potables, of course).

We look back on what was a very good year in 2011, with a better year anticipated in 2012. Enjoy the tour. Stay hungry and thirsty, Detroit friends.