From old favorites to new classics, here are some of Detroit’s iconic restaurants
Sometimes something is so good it doesn’t change much over time. For metro Detroit’s long-standing restaurants, this is certainly true; they’re old favorites for a reason. But sometimes you can just tell when there’s something special about a new spot — that it could be on its way to becoming the next classic. As metro…
You don’t need a time machine to experience these historic metro Detroit music venues
Led Zeppelin once played the Grande Ballroom. For the Beatles’ last Detroit performance, the Fab Four took to a sea of teenagers at Olympia Stadium. David Bowie performed a six-show run at Detroit’s Michigan Palace Theater in 1973. The Pontiac Silverdome saw everyone from Elvis Presley, Elton John, and the Rolling Stones. While these venues…
These Michigan record stores are still thriving in the age of digital music
Vinyl has gone in and out of vogue so many times that to say records are back would sound like, well, a broken record. However, in recent years there’s no denying it — records are here to stay. Whether you’re a metro Detroit native with a newfound obsession with records (thanks, Urban Outfitters) or an…
Treat yourself to some of metro Detroit’s must-visit shopping destinations
Bird Bee 1228 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-315-3070; shopbirdbee.com For the expressive and edgy soul, Bird Bee offers a mix of vintage-inspired, modern bohemian, and contemporary clothing and accessories at its first brick-and-mortar location in Detroit’s Capitol Park. Nike Community Store 1261 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3319 You’ll find great deals on Nike footwear, apparel, and accessories…
Explore Southeast Michigan at these offbeat attractions
Motown Museum 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-875-2264, motownmuseum.org There is perhaps no organization that better defines the Detroit of yesteryear than Berry Gordy’s Motown Records. Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye — Motown pumped out these stars and many more from the unassuming house…
Here are metro Detroit’s most fanciful cocktail bars
Detroit may have more of a reputation as a shot-and-a-beer bar type of town, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have classy cocktails, too. Here are the spots to go to when you crave a drink that’s a bit more precious. The Oakland Art Novelty Company 201 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-5295; theoaklandferndale.com One…
Power up at these independent coffee shops in metro Detroit
The Narrow Way Café 19331 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-397-7727; thenarrowwaycafe.com This community-oriented coffee shop is located in Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion, featuring products from Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor and Detroit’s Avalon Bakery in Midtown. Urban Bean Co. 200 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-496-1010; urbanbeanco.com Between the great views of Capitol Park, the bright orange decor,…
