When it comes to dining destinations in metro Detroit, there are several go-to areas that get mentioned (we're looking at you Ferndale and Royal Oak), but our 'burbs are full of lots of hidden gems. So we are teaming up with our sister publication, Metromode, to send food writer Dorothy Hernandez diving into the scenes to uncover new restaurants, neighborhood stalwarts, and cuisine trends worth knowing about.
Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.
This month we are celebrating Black history by looking to our future-makers. Here are some Black-owned businesses driving our foodie scene (and giving us some great Valentine's gift ideas!).
We sent photographer Steve Koss along to check out the new site in Pontiac bringing the beloved market to the 'burbs.
The Metro Detroit hospitality industry is buzzing with new activity, so we check out eight places to try this year. "The amount of people that have stopped by to let us know that they live nearby and are excited is kind of overwhelming,” says Pie Sci founder Jeremy Damaske, who is opening an Oak Park location soon.
Third-generation Detroiter Tom Woolsey still remembers the first dollar he made washing pots and pans at his grandfather's restaurant. Now, he is keeping a dining legacy alive at the iconic Andrews on the Corner. It's one of many beloved eateries that tell the stories of our neighborhoods.
“You do not come or leave as a customer, you leave as a friend. We would like our customers to feel the same as a friend or family member would feel,” says Danielle Sanders, co-owner of Soul on Ice.
Does your regular gas station stop have a surprisingly excellent selection of Michigan craft beer? And regional wines? Locally-distilled gin? Welcome to Metro Detroit's hidden gems. Tucked into our neighborhoods are local party stores and liquor shops that consistently punch above their weight in beverage selections.
Have you dined in a redesigned church? A renovated garage? A refurbished bank? From Detroit to Clarkston, eateries in reclaimed spaces carry a deeper mission through their buildings’ repurposed history.
More than 20 dining destinations in Southwest Detroit are celebrating a 10-day foodie festival, back for its third year following a pandemic pause. This year’s event will run through Sunday, Oct. 9. as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, and has become a social tool to increase awareness of diversity in Detroit.
Nowfal Akash is proud of what he and his team have done with the John R. Road location for the new Hot Box Social cannabis lounge in Hazel Park: "It's part of the community now, it feels like it's been there forever." Biba Adams dives into the foodie scene there, from Frame movie pairings to city policy changes, to find out how it's evolving.
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