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The Best of Detroit 2022
It’s time for one of our favorite issues of the year: our annual Best of Detroit issue. Sure, it’s a lot of work to set up the ballot and analyze all the responses, but every other week, you read about what we have to say — this week, we get to hear about what you…
Black Detroiters felt left out of the city’s art establishment, so they formed Arts Extended
Founded in Detroit in 1952, and currently located in a quiet neighborhood tucked between I-96 and Tireman and Livernois Avenues, Arts Extended is a 70-year-old project that is a contender for the nation’s longest continuously operating Black arts organization. Arts Extended began as a group for Black arts educators and professionals, inspired by art’s potential…
Michigan’s cannabis agency waives additional fees for social equity applicants
Applicants for the social equity program in Michigan’s cannabis industry no longer have to pay an additional application fee if their prequalification status has expired. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the change to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency on Tuesday. “Removing this barrier to entry for social equity program participants in the cannabis industry will lower the…
Gov. Whitmer to appoint first Black woman to serve on Michigan Supreme Court
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that she will appoint the first Black woman to the Michigan Supreme Court. Whitmer is selecting state Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden, D-Southfield, to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Justice Bridget McCormack, a Democratic nominee. With Bolden’s appointment, Democrats will maintain a 4-3 majority on the court. “A…
The Red Hook will host a pop-up in Detroit’s former Great Lakes Coffee Co. space for Noel Night
After one local coffee company closed, another is poised to take its space — at least for one night. Signs for local coffee company The Red Hook were spotted on the former Great Lakes Coffee Company in Midtown by a Metro Times reporter on Tuesday. Looks like the old Great Lakes coffee off Alexandrine and…
The Boblo Boat documentary is now available for streaming
If you’re looking for something to watch with your family this holiday season that won’t cause heated political debates, a film about Detroit’s famed Boblo boats could be an option. The animated documentary, Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale is now available for online streaming via Eventive. It’s also on DVD. It had a limited…
Detroit considers moratorium on evictions, but not until thousands could lose their homes
Detroit City Council is mulling a moratorium on evictions as the winter nears, but it will have to wait until after Jan. 1. Residents are calling on the council to take action after Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration missed the deadline to begin providing lower-income residents with free legal representation when facing eviction. But a moratorium…
We now know the Detroit location of Rihanna’s lingerie store Savage X Fenty
Savage X Fenty, the lingerie brand owned by pop star Rihanna, has revealed the address of its upcoming Detroit location. The store is headed to 1442 Woodward Ave., near other downtown shopping spots like H&M, Lululemon, Warby Parker, and Shinola. That’s according to a press release sent by Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock Detroit real estate arm.…
Detroit’s whiterosemoxie distinguishes himself from the rap pack on ‘Wayside’
Got a Detroit music tip? Send it to music@metrotimes.com. whiterosemoxie shines: 300 Entertainment via Assemble Sound artist whiterosemoxie is one of the most promising in the city when it comes to forward-thinking trap that distinguishes itself from the modern Detroit sound coming from the likes of Sada Baby and Icewear Vezzo. In “Wayside,” the blown-out…
Residents at a Detroit apartment building have had no heat for months
Life at Detroit’s Glynwood Apartments is like an endless nightmare. It seems like the water is being shut off for “emergency repairs” every other week. Once, the elevator was down for over a month, leaving disabled and elderly residents to struggle up seven flights of stairs. Worst of all, tenants have been left without heat…
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ asks what it means to be nice
The nominal questions of Banshees of Inisherin would be relatable if the film actually retained them as their focus. “I do worry that I’m just entertaining myself while I stave off the inevitable,” remarks Brendan Gleeson as Colm Doherty early on, a sentiment that pertains for any film viewer and ultimately everybody else. Opening to…
Strike possible for food service workers at Detroit’s downtown convention center
Food service workers at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit are prepared for a “labor dispute” if they don’t get better wages, working conditions, and health care benefits, union leaders said Monday. The workers’ contract with Sodexo, a food service company, expires on Nov. 30. The workers are represented by Unite Here, a 300,000-member union of…
This cannabis dispensary is selling a 10-gram ‘BIG A$$’ joint for the holidays
If you’re looking for a holiday gift for your favorite stoner, look no further than Michigan cannabis dispensary chain Skymint. Ahead of the holidays, the company has unveiled a hefty 10-inch, 10-gram “BIG A$$” joint. (For comparison, the typical joint contains around 0.3 grams of cannabis. So yeah, that’s a big ass joint.) The limited-edition…
Jack White deactivates Twitter after Musk’s ‘asshole move’ to restore Trump’s account
Jack White has removed his record label, Third Man Records, from Twitter on Sunday after the company’s new CEO Elon Musk restored former President Donald Trump’s account. And really, who can blame him? In a long, scathing Instagram post, White slammed Musk for providing a platform to users who push lies. “So you gave trump…
Michigan conservationists: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act critical to save species
Environmental groups are calling efforts over the past half-century to restore the wild turkey population from the brink of extinction one of America’s greatest wildlife success stories. Conservationists in Michigan are now calling on Congress to pass pending legislation which would help wildlife agencies duplicate those efforts to save hundreds of threatened species. The bipartisan…
Half of incoming Michigan GOP lawmakers are election deniers
Despite a wave of “pro-democracy” candidates winning office on Nov. 8, a large portion of election deniers on the ballot have also secured positions of power in the new Michigan Legislature — as well as two individuals in the state House who were at pro-Trump protests in Washington, D.C., last January. Attention has mostly been…
House of Dank Brings Back Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
The cannabis retailer will host their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Tuesday, November, 22nd at four of their Michigan locations. Free turkeys will be distributed to families and individuals when the doors open at each House of Dank, while supplies last. In 2015, House of Dank on 8 Mile started the annual turkey drive which provided…
It’s time to stop paying attention to Donald Trump
Donald Trump is running for president again. Winners don’t run three times in three cycles. Only losers do. And Donald Trump is the Biggest Loser. But there’s one hitch. Donald Trump is the biggest loser who just about everyone feels the need to pay attention to. There is of course the “Trump or Death” crowd…
State officials indicate a criminal investigation is underway into Sen. Bumstead
A state senator from West Michigan, who made election integrity a key issue in his reelection campaign, is under criminal investigation after allegations of signature fraud were made against him in late 2016, the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office has confirmed. On Nov. 7, 2016, Clerk Jennifer Badgero in Newaygo County’s Brooks Township filed a…
Striking workers shut down Lansing Starbucks on Red Cup Day
Starbucks workers across the country are participating in a “Red Cup Rebellion” labor strike for the chain’s Red Cup Day. In Lansing, Starbucks workers shut down the store at 2624 Lake Lansing Rd. after a majority joined the picket line. “Our goal was to shut it down and we did,” Grace Norris, who works at…
Detroit’s RecoveryPark ordered to repay $750,000 in loans
Detroit’s RecoveryPark has been ordered to repay $750,000 in Michigan Strategic Fund loans, a new setback for the nonprofit that was once a media darling for its mission to provide farming jobs for formerly incarcerated people. According to a Wednesday order from an Ingham County Circuit Court reported by Crain’s Detroit Business, the order stems…
Michigan Starbucks workers join national ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ strike
The “red wave” has come to Michigan not by way of Republican domination, but by a nationwide labor strike on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day. On Thursday, workers at seven Michigan Starbucks that voted to unionize joined more than 100 stores across the country in a protest against the chain’s unfair labor practices. They’re calling it…
Kum & Go is ‘kumming’ to Detroit
The humorously named convenience store chain Kum & Go is coming to metro Detroit. The family-owned, Iowa-based company announced Thursday that it plans to open stores in the Detroit area in 2024, and more than 50 in Michigan in the coming (kumming?) years. The company previously announced an expansion into Grand Rapids. “We are excited…
Magic of Lights drive-through display returns to illuminate Pine Knob
More than 2 million lights including a 32-foot tall waving Barbie display will illuminate Pine Knob for this year’s Magic of Lights display. The drive-through holiday show features more than a mile of animated LED light displays with themes like 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Prehistoric Christmas, and The Night Before Christmas. There are…
Extra! Extra! Detroit’s storied Anchor Bar is still great
Many an evening have I spent in the back room of the fabled Anchor Bar. Not the basement, notorious for a gambling ring raided by the FBI in an earlier location. Said previous owner Vaughan Derderian, “The tip-off might have been the existence of three phone booths in a smallish establishment.” Founded in 1959, the…
Bars and Clubs
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s nightlife, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson
Best Bet
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s casinos and gambling, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson
Food
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s restaurants and bars, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson
Arts & Entertainment
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s art and culture, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson Related Stories
Retail and Services
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s shopping and retail, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson
Weed
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s cannabis industry, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson Related Stories
Drinks
We asked, and you answered: the results are finally in for our Best of Detroit poll. Here’s the best of metro Detroit’s drinks and libations, according to you, our readers. You can see the rest of the Best of Detroit winners in this week’s issue. Illustration by James Anderson Related Stories
A note about Savage Love
Dear “Savage Love” readers: After Nov. 14 my website Savage.Love will become the exclusive online home for my column. My column will still appear in print in some publications (like the Detroit Metro Times), but you will no longer be able to read the column online anywhere other than Savage.Love. This move will allow me…
After a Detroit firefighter died on duty, prosecutors looked for someone to blame. Did they get it all wrong?
Fire wall: The case of Mario Willis Part I: How a Detroit firefighter’s death might have sent an innocent man to prison Part II: After a Detroit firefighter died on duty, prosecutors looked for someone to blame. Did they get it all wrong? Part III: Dove tales: CIU interview casts doubt on Detroit firefighter death…
Best Margarita
26837 Ryan Rd., Warren; 586-754-1500; mrmiguels.com
Best Bar Before a Red Wings Game
2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3400; hockeytowncafe.com
Best Salsa Night
1250 Library St., Detroit; 313-962-8800; vicentesdetroit.com
Best Wine Bar (Suburbs)
10 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-9841; vinologya2.com Related Stories
Best Film Festival
aafilmfest.org
Best Venue for Electronic Music
15 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac; 248-599-2212; elektricitymusic.com
Best Gin
fordsgin.com
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Washtenaw)
2900 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-332-9700; mediterrano.com
Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Washtenaw)
2290 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor; 734-369-6290; mothfire.com
Best Whiskey
bardstownbourbon.com
Best Cuban
117 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-2882 | 66 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-725-4100 | fritabatidos.com
Best Bar Food (Washtenaw)
311 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-913-2730; jollypumpkin.com
Best Barbershop (Suburbs)
949 S. Military St., Dearborn; 313-565-8300; gentlemenfirst.com
Best Greek Restaurant
24935 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-772-3200 | 558 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-6800 | pegasustavernas.com
Best Romantic Restaurant (Oakland)
115 Willits St., Birmingham; 248-940-5525; maremediterranean.com
Best Sub Shop
8500 Capital St., Oak Park; 248-541-9703; erniessandwichshop.com
Best Happy Hour Food (Oakland)
2010 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-853-6600; ckdiggs.com
Best Italian Restaurant (Washtenaw)
3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-971-0484; paesanoannarbor.com
Best Bank
Multiple locations; huntington.com
Best Farmers Market (Detroit)
easternmarket.org
Best Jewelry Store
Multiple locations; tappers.com
Best Budtenders (Macomb)
26829 Lawrence Ave., Center Line; 833-746-7463; shophod.com
Best Nails
32782 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-965-3079; facebook.com/vinbeautynails
Best Place to Buy Sneakers
512 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-543-3000; burnrubbersneakers.com Related Stories
Best Strip Club
29709 Michigan Ave., Inkster; 734-641-2400; theflightclub.com
Strongest Weed
Multiple locations; shophod.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary for a Beginner (Macomb) (tie)
24280 Sherwood Ave., Center Line; 586-782-4936; nirvanacenter.com
Best Recreational Marijuana Dispensary (Macomb)
44115 Van Dyke Ave., Utica; 586-788-7501 | 35269 Cricklewood Blvd., New Baltimore; 586-210-6607 | cloudcannabis.com
Best Martini
305 Fleet St., Plymouth; 734-404-5552; theebenezerplymouth.com
Best DJ
soundcloud.com/dj-godfather
Best Day Drinking (Washtenaw)
36 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-340-6010; maizmexican.com
Best Draft Selection (Suburbs)
2010 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-853-6600; ckdiggs.com
Best Instagram Food Porn
401 S. Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; 248-633-8899; imaginaterestaurant.com
Best Venue for Folk Music
316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-1818; theark.org
Best Hard Cider
blakeshardcider.com
Best Michigan Vodka
ironfishdistillery.com
Best Cajun (Oakland)
29216 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; detroitgumbo.com
Best Chinese (Oakland)
27925 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-489-2280; honghuafinedining.com
Best Deep Dish/Detroit-Style Pizza
Multiple locations; buddyspizza.com
Best Slots
555 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-223-2999; hollywoodgreektown.com
Best New Restaurant (Macomb)
30400 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield; 586-213-1678; feastmichigan.com
Best Patio (Oakland)
310 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-940-0000; casapernoi.com
Best Romantic Restaurant (Washtenaw)
341 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-769-7738; realseafoodcorestaurant.com
Best Sushi
45 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 248-585-2314; noblefish.com
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Washtenaw)
300 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-224-8262; thelunchrooma2.com
Best Italian Restaurant (Wayne)
19767 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods; 313-881-8540; daedoardo.com
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Washtenaw)
2370 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-606-0706; palmpalace.com
Best Farmers Market (Suburbs)
316 E. Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-246-3276
Best Vintage Clothing Store
2965 Twelve Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-439-0007; rewarevintage.com
Best Budtenders (Oakland)
1921 Hilton Rd., Ferndale; 248-965-3911; shopgreenbuddha.com
Best Record Store (Macomb)
23013 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe; 586-774-8480; facebook.com/melodiesandmemoriesrecordshop
Best Tattoo Shop (Macomb)
Multiple locations; 247tattoos.com
Best Outstate Dispensary
seedcellar.com Related Stories
Best Marijuana Dispensary for a Beginner (Oakland)
1921 Hilton Rd., Ferndale; 248-965-3911; shopgreenbuddha.com
Best Recreational Marijuana Dispensary (Oakland)
2625 Hilton Rd., Ferndale; 248-420-4200 | 453 S. Broadway St., Lake Orion; 248-287-8300 | livcannabis.com
Best Neighborhood Bar (Macomb)
48214 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp.; facebook.com/hilltopbarshelbytwp
Best Bar Before a Tigers Game
47 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6114; tinroofdetroit.com
Best Sports Bar (Macomb)
50308 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Twp.; 586-532-0148; eatatmavrix.com
Best Gay Bar
608 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-544-7900; prontodiner.com
Best Local Comedian
crotchie.com
Best Venue for DJs
2905 Beaufait St., Detroit; spotlitedetroit.com
Best Irish Coffee
301 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor; 734-585-5691; thelastwordbar.com
Best Burger (Macomb)
17275 E. Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe; 586-872-2601; spagburger.com
Best Doughnut Shop
741 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-545-7295
Best Wine
verterrawinery.com
Best Deli (Macomb)
40700 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-263-5600 | 25008 Little Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-779-5665 | originalnewyorkdeli.com
Best Sports Betting App
barstoolsportsbook.com
Best Bicycle Shop (Detroit)
13639 Elmira St., Detroit; 313-502-5883; detroitbikes.com
Best Patio (Washtenaw)
209 Pearl St., Ypsilanti; bellflowerypsi.com
Best Romantic Restaurant (Wayne)
4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com
Best Tacos (Detroit)
7278 Dix St., Detroit; 313-841-3315; mipueblorestaurant.com
Best Happy Hour Food (Washtenaw)
705 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-485-6720; wurstbarypsi.com
Best Japanese Restaurant
4313 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-556-5775; edoramenhouse.com
Best Barbershop (Detroit)
2000 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-285-8092; detroitbarbers.com
Best Flea Market
2045 Dixie Hwy., Waterford Twp.; 248-338-3220; dixielandfleamkt.com
Best Neighborhood Jewelry Store
22266 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-562-8484; stevenbernardjewelers.com
Best Budtenders (Washtenaw)
539 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti; 734-544-9999; thepatientstation.com
Best Record Store (Oakland)
234 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-565-8775; facebook.com/foundsoundvinyl
Best Tattoo Shop (Oakland)
230 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-439-0021; facebook.com/signaturetattoo
Free Will Astrology (Nov. 16-22)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Virginia Woolf wrote a passage that I suspect will apply to you in the coming weeks. She said, “There is no denying the wild horse in us. To gallop intemperately; fall on the sand tired out; to feel the earth spin; to have — positively — a rush of friendship for…
Best Marijuana Dispensary for a Beginner (Washtenaw)
3820 Varsity Dr., Ann Arbor; 734-494-0772; exclusivemi.com
Best Recreational Marijuana Dispensary (Washtenaw)
539 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti; 734-544-9999; thepatientstation.com
Best Neighborhood Bar (Oakland)
210 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 248-616-3016; renshawlounge.com
Best Bar Before Lions Game
300 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-962-2337; elwoodgrill.com
Best Day Drinking (Wayne)
1433 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2501; houseofpurevin.com
Best Casino Buffet
2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 866-782-9622; motorcitycasino.com
Best Local Podcast
drewandmikepodcast.com
Best Venue for Jazz Music
350 Madison St., Detroit; 313-887-8501; jazzcafedetroit.com
Best Meadery
1511 Jarvis St., Ferndale; 313-744-6323; bnektar.com
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Wayne)
4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com
Best Cajun (Macomb)
53 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens; 586-307-3100; gumbosmtclemens.com
Best Chinese (Washtenaw)
4905 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti; 734-434-7978; ypboryan.com
Best Deli (Oakland)
6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Twp.; 248-855-6622; stagedeli.com
Best Bar Food (Wayne)
1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-1383 | 118 Sycamore St., Wyandotte; 734-530-1806 | bobcatbonnies.com
Best Bicycle Shop (Suburbs)
63 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-439-1892; downtown-bikeshop.com
Best Patio (Wayne)
33 John R St., Detroit; 313-306-2380; monarchclubdetroit.com
Best Saganaki
24935 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-772-3200 | 558 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-6800 | pegasustavernas.com
Best Tacos (Suburbs)
26837 Ryan Rd., Warren; 586-754-1500; mrmiguels.com
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Wayne)
44930 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-335-3952; veg-o-rama.com
Best Jaw-Dropping Interior Design at a Restaurant
298 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-283-4200; daxtonhotel.com
Best Tire Store
3641 E. Davison St., Detroit; 313-891-5640; suchertire.com
Best Floatation Therapy
31166 Haggerty Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-702-0990; sapphire-springs.com
Best Visitor Experience
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001; thehenryford.org
Best Massage
56 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens; 586-738-4064; metrodetroitmassagetherapy.com
Best Record Store (Washtenaw)
120 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-327-9239; ugsounds.com
Best Wedding Banquet Hall (Macomb)
38400 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights | 43985 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights | pennasbanquets.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary Interior Design (Macomb)
100 Shafer Dr., Romeo; 586-500-1111; disposhops.com
Best Recreational Marijuana Dispensary (Wayne)
2024 Caniff St., Hamtramck; 313-263-0360; getqualityroots.com
Best Neighborhood Bar (Washtenaw)
209 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-562-1954; jimbradysdetroit.com
Best Bar Before Pistons Game
349 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-0007; oldshillelagh.com
Best Sports Bar (Oakland)
22726 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-398-4070; jspenaltyboxferndale.com
Best Casino Hotel
1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 877-888-2121; mgmgranddetroit.com
Best Movie Theater
Multiple locations; emagine-entertainment.com
Best Venue for Metal
2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; sanctuarydetroit.com
Best Bottomless Brunch Deal
260 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-940-3260; themorrie.com
Best Michigan Whiskey
tcwhiskey.com
Best Fish & Chips
Multiple locations; mycaptainstable.com
Best Chinese (Wayne)
4710 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-974-7669; midtownshangri-la.com
Best Deli (Washtenaw)
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3354; zingermansdeli.com
Best Sportsbook
sports.mi.betmgm.com
Best Bookstore (Detroit)
901 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-0622; johnkingbooksdetroit.com
Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant
Multiple locations; jollypumpkin.com
Best Seafood
400 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-965-4600 | 23722 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-498-3000 | 29244 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-351-2925 | fishbonesusa.com
Best Grilled Cheese
418 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-544-4749; cafemuseroyaloak.com
Best Happy Hour Food (Wayne)
2442 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-462-4133; supergeildetroit.com
Best Adult Store
35806 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights; 586-722-7913; thepleasurezonestore.com
Best Bowling Alley (Suburbs)
4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; 248-549-7500; bowlerodetroit.com
Best Free Service
333 Perry St., Pontiac; 248-332-1300; furniture-bank.org
Best Laser Hair Removal
30277 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-658-8451; milanlaserdetroit.com
Best Budtenders (Wayne)
2024 Caniff St., Hamtramck; 313-263-0360; getqualityroots.com
Best Online Retailer to Buy Gifts
bundledmi.com
Best Record Store (Wayne)
22501 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-561-1000; dearbornmusic.net
Best Tattoo Shop (Washtenaw)
123 N. Bridge St., Linden; 810-931-1341; facebook.com/fredrickstattoogallery
Best Marijuana Dispensary Interior Design (Oakland)
925 E. Drayton St., Ferndale; naturesremedycannabis.com
Best Neighborhood Bar (Wayne)
3001 Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck; 313-285-8239; bumbosbar.com
Best Bar for Classic Cocktails
449 E. Milwaukee Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2169; kieslingdetroit.com
Best Distillery Tasting Room
2462 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-338-3760; detroitcitydistillery.com
Best Casino Restaurant
1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-465-1645; mgmgranddetroit.com
Best Multi-Sport Complex
601 Mack Ave., Detroit; 313-265-6725; lexusvelodrome.com
Best Venue for Rock ’n’ Roll
4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit; 313-882-8560; cadieuxcafe.com
Best Michigan Beer
shortsbrewing.com
Best Burger (Oakland)
1129 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy; 248-817-2980; mcveespubandgrub.com
Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Wayne)
1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008; batchbrewingcompany.com
Best Shot
jagermeister.com
Best Deli (Wayne)
1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000; mudgiesdeli.com
Best Barbecue (Macomb)
66880 Van Dyke Fwy., Washington; 586-281-6798; kblocksbbq.com
Best Bookstore (Suburbs)
26010 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park; 248-968-1190; thebookbeat.com
Best Pizza (Macomb)
Multiple locations; greenlanternpizza.com
Best Seafood Boil
306 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-651-2266; kruseandmuerrestaurants.com
Best Tapas (Detroit)
4130 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9081; laferiadetroit.com
Best Vegetarian / Vegan Carry-Ou
603 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-677-3456 | 1 S. Sagniaw St., Pontiac; 248-859-0440 | oakhousedeli.com
Best Juice Bar
6718 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield; 248-325-9735; nakedfueljuice.com
Best Cider Mill
7450 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills; 248-626-8261; franklincidermill.com
Best Gift Shop
200 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-556-5084; shoptherocket.com
Best Lashes
1444 E. 11 Mile Rd., Madison Heights; thedreambeautybar.com
Best Medical Practice
32754 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-476-3280; beaumont.org
Best Pawn Shop
20450 Greenfield Rd., Detroit; 313-345-4000; pawndetroit.com
Best Salon (Macomb)
13800 Canal Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-247-4343 | 56097 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp.; 586-992-8700 | boccisalon.com
Best Tattoo Shop (Wayne)
2898 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-656-4420; grandblvdtattoocompany.com
Best Grow Shop (Washtenaw)
573 State Cir., Ann Arbor; 734-677-0009; thegrowshow.org
Best Marijuana Dispensary Interior Design (Washtenaw)
115 Broadway St., Ann Arbor; 734-929-4207; informationentropy.com
Best New Bar (Detroit)
145 Griswold St., Detroit; 248-636-2300; cashonlydetroit.com
Best Bar on the Water
1 St. John St., Wyandotte; 734-309-7011; smugglerswyandotte.com
Best Sports Bar (Washtenaw)
3050 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti; 734-499-3695; fowlingwarehouse.com
Best Happy Hour for Drinks (Macomb)
55161 Shelby Rd., Shelby Twp.; 248-453-5376; detroitgrillehouse.com
Best Music Festival
movementfestival.com
Best Venue to See a Cover Band
22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-544-1991; themagicbag.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Macomb)
35600 Harper Ave., Clinton Twp.; 586-790-2911
Best Diner (Macomb)
11747 E. Thirteen Mile Rd., Warren; 586-939-6580; theoswarren.com
Best Cajun (Washtenaw)
302 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-0400; blackpearlannarbor.com
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Macomb)
49453 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp.; 586-580-39047; justlovecoffeecafe.com
Best Bagel
23316 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-548-2580; newyorkbagel-detroit.com
Best Up North Casino
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mount Pleasant; 989-775-5777; soaringeaglecasino.com Related Stories
Best Boutique Hotel
1509 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-277-4736; thesirenhotel.com
Best Pizza (Oakland)
345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160; otussupply.com
Best Shawarma
Multiple locations; bucharestgrill.com
Best Gyro (Macomb)
5753 Twelve Mile Rd., Warren; 586-248-4999; goestia.com
Best Hot Dog
Multiple locations; kerbyskoneyisland.com
Best Adult Video Store
6401 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-836-0647
Best Cigar Bar
116 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-647-4555 | 6635 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield; 248-855-0300 | 19271 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods; 313-924-8913 | churchillscigarbar.com
Best Grocery Store
33152 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia; 248-477-4333; joesproduce.com
Best Live Pet Mascot at a Business
1433 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2501; houseofpurevin.com
Best Concentrate
mittenextracts.com
Best Pet Supply
Multiple locations; premierpetsupply.com
Best Salon (Oakland)
314 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; 248-565-8786; blackthesalon.com
Best Thrift Store
Multiple locations; valueworld.com
Best Grow Shop (Wayne)
Multiple locations; hydrogiant.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary Interior Design (Wayne)
6541 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-332-0544; utopiagardens.com
Best New Bar (Suburbs)
34 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 929-484-3932; thewdc.com
Best Nightcap
22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-850-8060; imperialferndale.com
Best Dive Bar (Macomb)
55140 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb; 586-781-3171; facebook.com/RudysKitKatKlub
Best Casino Table Games
1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 877-888-2121; mgmgranddetroit.com
Best Musical Artist
twiztid.com
Best Venue to See a Jam Band
345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160; otussupply.com
Best Michigan Bourbon
motorcitygas.com
Best Michigan Winery
chateauchantal.com
Best Food Hall
474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-462-4973; detroitshippingcompany.com Related Stories
Best Wine Selection in a Store
912 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-792-5452; oldwoodwardcellar.com Related Stories
Best Bakery (Macomb)
31387 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-294-1100; hodellscakeshop.com
Best Barbecue (Oakland)
7726 Cooley Lake Rd., Waterford Twp.; 248-467-1103; redwoodgrill.net
Best Bowling Alley (Detroit)
4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700; majesticdetroit.com
Best Pizza (Washtenaw)
311 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-913-2730; jollypumpkin.com
Best Sliders (Macomb)
55161 Shelby Rd., Shelby Twp.; 248-453-5376; detroitgrillehouse.com
Best Tapas (Suburbs)
216 E Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-369-3153; aventuraannarbor.com
Best Wings (Macomb)
50308 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Twp.; 586-532-0148; eatatmavrix.com
Best Korean Restaurant
27566 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-996-8922; newseoulgarden.com
Best Cigar Shop
28815 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-357-2340; seriouscigars.com
Best Group Night Out
3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck; 313-264-1288 | 3050 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti; 734-499-3695 | fowlingwarehouse.com
Best Local Nonprofit
rmhc-detroit.org
Best Men’s Clothing
223 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-792-6828; untiedonwoodward.com
Best Piercing Studio
1531 Union Lake Rd., Commerce Charter Twp.; 248-363-8882; dv8bodyart.com
Best Salon (Washtenaw)
334 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-0393; orbithair.net
Dopest Agency
850 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 866-766-5871; qonkur.com Related Stories
Best Head Shop
737 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-677-0178; thaheadshop.com
Best Marijuana Provisioning Center for Concentrates
Multiple locations; enjoypleasantrees.com
Best Bar (Oakland)
511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112 | 260 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-940-3260 | themorrie.com
Best Bottle Selection (Oakland)
310 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-940-0000; casapernoi.com
Best Sports Bar (Wayne)
18 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-964-0782; brassraildetroit.com
Best Happy Hour for Drinks (Oakland)
1214 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-306-1954; jimbradysdetroit.com
Best Night Out
600 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-515-2551; five15.net
Best Visual Artist
niagaradetroit.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Oakland)
23144 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-398-0444 | 203 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-258-6278 | toastbirmingham.com
Best Burger (Washtenaw)
117 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-2882; fritabatidos.com
Best Mocktail List
2442 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-462-4133; supergeildetroit.com
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Oakland)
220 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-398-8018; theredhookcoffee.com
Best Bakery (Oakland)
5741 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield; 248-865-8870; shatila.com
Best Barbecue (Washtenaw)
207 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-4095; bluetractor.net
Best Food Truck for Foodies
goestia.com
Best Pizza (Wayne)
1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230; mootzpizzeria.com
Best Sliders (Oakland County)
24155 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington; 248-474-7980
Best Gyro (Oakland)
121 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-629-6500; gokouzina.com
Best Ice Cream Shop
4233 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; 248-549-5256; raysicecream.com
Best Animal Shelter
24429 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-458-8014; detroitdogrescue.com
Best Comic/Collectibles Shop
Multiple locations; comiccity.com
Best Gym (Macomb)
Multiple locations; planetfitness.com
Best Magic Store
1220 Woodward Heights, Ferndale; 248-548-1415; bostontearoom.com
Best Edible
kushypunch.com
Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle
4405 Highland Rd., Waterford Twp.; 248-674-3175; arsenalharley.com
Best Salon (Wayne)
2127 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-800-5184; blackthesalon.com
Dopest Marijuana Dispensary for a Stoner (Macomb)
26700 Liberal St., Center Line; jarscannabis.com
Best Local Flower
hymanlife.com
Best Medical Marijuana Provisioning Center (Wayne)
Multiple locations; shophod.com
Best Annual Beer Festival
mibeer.com
Best Art Fair
belleisleartfair.com
Best Bottle Selection (Wayne)
14915 Charlevoix St., Detroit; 313-824-1030
Best Dive Bar (Oakland)
309 S. Center St., Royal Oak; 248-545-2235
Best Happy Hour for Drinks (Washtenaw)
226 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-994-2773; facebook.com/thepretzelbell
Best Paint and Sip
3320 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-289-6507; paintingwithatwist.com
Business with Best Wall Mural
511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; themorrie.com Related Stories
Best Michigan Brewer
foundersbrewing.com
Best Diner (Oakland)
22950 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-399-5150; theflytrapferndale.com
Best Cajun (Wayne)
2051 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-567-1200 | 13505 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-397-4052 | detroitgumbo.com
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Washtenaw)
1155 Rosewood St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-9202 | 117 Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-369-2494 | roosroast.com
Best Bakery (Washtenaw)
1305 Washtenaw Rd., Ypsilanti; 734-485-3175
Best Beer
2615 Wolcott St., Ferndale | 210 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale | 313-389-6439 | urbanrest.com
Best French Cuisine
2915 John R St., Detroit; 313-497-9200; barpigalle.com
Best Polish
2990 Yemans St., Hamtramck; 313-874-5726; polishvillagecafe.us
Best Sliders (Wayne County)
3041 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-285-0420; joeshamburgers.net
Best Thai (Macomb)
37702 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights; 586-883-9443; bangkokstationmi.com
Best Wings (Oakland)
2262 S. Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills; 248-481-9607 | 7228 N. Main St., Clarkston; 248-707-6111 | 5thtavern.com
Best Late Night/24-Hour Restaurant
Multiple locations; leosconeyisland.com
Best Consignment Shop
23700 Woodward Ave., Pleasant Ridge; 248-414-7440; regenerationclothing.org
Best Gym (Oakland)
31555 Southfield Rd., Beverly Hills; 248-642-8500; beverlyhillsclub.net
Best Wedding Banquet Hall (Oakland)
12705 Plymouth Rd., Detroit | 1134 Baldwin Ave., Pontiac | 248-209-1751 | reflectionseventspace.com
Best Men’s Grooming Supplies
223 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-792-6828; untiedonwoodward.com
Best Place to Buy a Watch
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-285-2390; shinola.com
Best Shop for a Bra Fitting
29732 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-582-7286; bravointimates.com
Dopest Marijuana Dispensary for a Stoner (Oakland)
634 W. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park; 248-275-5555; hayatcannabis.com
Best Marijuana Cartridge
mkxoilco.com
Best Medical Marijuana Provisioning Center (Macomb)
100 Shafer Dr., Romeo; 586-500-1111; disposhops.com
Best Annual Festival
mibeer.com
Best Bar (Washtenaw)
211 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-4095 | 400 N. River St., Ypsilanti; 734-441-6200 | mashbar.net
Best Comedy Club
261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-327-0575; gocomedy.net
Best Tiki Bar
1 St. John St., Wyandotte; 734-309-7011; smugglerswyandotte.com
Best Happy Hour for Drinks (Wayne)
612 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-3043; grandtrunkpub.com
Best People Watching
youmacon.com
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Macomb)
39091 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-263-6540; lucianositaliancuisine.com
Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Macomb)
57695 Van Dyke Rd., Washington; 586-697-3300 | 30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-951-2659 | browniron.com
Best Food Truck
810-835-8756
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Wayne)
505 N. Center St., Northville; 248-308-3989; reddotcoffeeco.com
Best Bakery (Wayne)
422 W. Willis St., Detroit; 313-832-0008; avalonbreads.net
Best Barbecue (Wayne)
2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-9828; slowsbarbq.com
Best New Restaurant (Oakland)
1819 Inverness St., Sylvan Lake; 248-369-3360; sylvantable.com
Best Poutine
2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-962-5588; greendotstables.com
Best Soul Food
29852 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680; cornbreadsoulfood.com
Best Gyro (Washtenaw)
332 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-5155; gokouzina.com
Best Indian Restaurant
3642 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-689-7070; ashokaindiancuisine.com
Best Arcade
31005 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-626-5020; marvin3m.com
Best Gym (Washtenaw)
306 N. River St., Ypsilanti | 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti | the-mix-studios.com
Best Wedding Banquet Hall (Washtenaw)
8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter; 734-619-8100 | zingermanscornmanfarms.com
Best Grow Shop (Macomb)
28000 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville; 586-435-2335; htgsupply.com
Best Place to Buy Antiques
205 N. Main St., Romeo; 586-752-5422; townhallantiquesromeo.com
Best Skatepark
1500 N. Stephenson Hwy., Royal Oak; 248-546-7275; modernskate.com
Dopest Marijuana Dispensary for a Stoner (Washtenaw)
3820 Varsity Dr., Ann Arbor; 734-494-0772; exclusivemi.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary Deals (Wayne)
11392 W. Jefferson Ave., River Rouge; 313-757-7684; shophcc.com
Best Medical Marijuana Provisioning Center (Oakland)
595 South Glaspie St., Oxford; 248-775-1365 | 861 N. Pontiac Tr., Walled Lake; 947-214-2700 | lume.com
Best Art Gallery
3863 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-435-3726; framingart.net
Best Patio for Drinking
500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-723-1000; townhousedetroit.com
Best Dive Bar (Washtenaw)
705 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-485-6720; wurstbarypsi.com
Best Irish Pub (Detroit)
349 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-0007; oldshillelagh.com
Best Photographer
joshjusticephotography.com
Best Michigan Rum
twojames.com
Best Burger (Wayne)
4163 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3014; royalewithcheese.menu
Best Tequila
maestrodobel.com
Best Coney (Macomb)
Multiple locations; nationalconeyisland.com
Best Casino to See a Show
2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-309-4700; motorcitycasino.com
Best New Restaurant (Wayne)
145 Griswold St., Detroit; 248-636-2300; cashonlydetroit.com
Best Restaurant (Macomb)
29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville; 586-777-7770; mrpaulschophouse.com
Best Steakhouse (Macomb)
12515 E. Hall Rd., Utica; 586-488-1747; blackrockrestaurants.com
Best Thai (Oakland)
323 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-548-5373
Best Wings (Washtenaw)
15 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; 734-905-7994; ma-lous.com
Best Mac and Cheese
11528 E. 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-838-5444; facebook.com/bistroorleans
Best Engagement or Wedding Ring
120 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-644-1651; astreins.com
Best Gym (Wayne)
8635 Mack Ave., Detroit; 210-875-7688; detroitbodygarage.com
Best Wedding Banquet Hall (Wayne)
400 Renaissance Center; Detroit; 313-877-9090; highlandsdetroit.com
Best Michigan-Made Product
faygo.com
Best Place to Buy Art
1xrun.com
Best Smoke Shop
21640 John R Rd., Hazel Park; 248-542-6110 | 27419 Gratiot Ave., Roseville; 586-776-5233 | 23420 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-951-8908 | bdtmi.com
Dopest Marijuana Dispensary for a Stoner (Wayne)
24600 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-333-9333; geniecannabis.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary Deals (Macomb)
237 N. River Rd., Mount Clemens; 586-221-0020; enjoypleasantrees.com
Best Medical Marijuana Provisioning Center (Washtenaw)
3430 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor; 844-325-3900; followpureroots.com
Best Bar (Wayne)
225 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-241-5719; standbydetroit.com
Best Dance Club
1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-974-7799; facebook.com/bleudetroitofficial
Best Trivia Night
5440 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-285-8849; commonpub.com
Best Irish Pub (Suburbs)
22824 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-546-8331
Best Place for Live Local Theater
3103 Woodrow Wilson St., Detroit; 313-868-1347; detroitreptheatre.com
Best Bistro
43271 Crescent Blvd., Novi; 248-380-8460; djbistro.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Washtenaw)
2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3663; zingermansroadhouse.com
Best Diner (Washtenaw)
1015 Broadway St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-0965
Best Carryout (Detroit)
4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-638-1467 | 1226 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-638-1467 | gosythai.com
Best Coney (Oakland)
621 N. Main St., Rochester; 248-652-9862; lipumasconeyisland.com
Best Bar Food (Macomb)
46793 Hayes Rd., Shelby Twp.; 586-247-2223; ciccarellis-22-sportsbar.com
Best Noodle Restaurant
4870 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-883-9788 | 32203 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-781-0131 | imanoodles.com
Best Restaurant (Oakland)
115 Willits St., Birmingham; 248-940-5525; maremediterranean.com
Best Steakhouse (Oakland)
56 S. Rochester Rd., Clawson; 248-588-5788; clawsonsteakhouse.com
Best Gyro (Wayne)
645 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-265-3178; athenssouvlaki.com
Best Irish Food
324 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-608-2537; oconnorsrochester.com
Best Attorney
fiegerlaw.com
Best Escape Room
222 E. 4th St., Royal Oak; 586-359-6944; roombreakout.com
Best Hardware Store
1010 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-544-8111; facebook.com/frentzandsonshardware
Best Western Wear
20411 Farmington Rd., Livonia; 248-476-1262; scottcolburnwestern.com
Best Grow Shop (Oakland)
Multiple locations; hgshydro.com
Best Place to Buy BDSM Gear
124 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; 248-541-3979; noirleather.com
Best Spa
210 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-839-2021; rivagedayspa.com
Most Knowledgeable Marijuana Provisioning Center Staff (Macomb)
14210 E. Eleven Mile Rd., Warren; 586-252-2499; livwell.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary Deals (Oakland)
1760 E. W. Maple Rd., Walled Lake; 248-926-1518; bazonzoes.biz
Best Preroll (Macomb)
44825 Van Dyke Ave., Utica; 586-788-7833; puffcannaco.com
Best Arcade Bar
666 Selden St., Detroit; 313-285-9410; barcadedetroit.com
Best Comic Convention
astronomicon.com
Best Rooftop Bar
100 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-268-2885; pinkysroyaloak.com
Best Dive Bar (Wayne)
3930 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-831-3830
Best Jaw-Dropping Interior Design at a Bar
145 Griswold St., Detroit; 248-636-2300; cashonlydetroit.com
Best Place to be a Geek
6545 Saint Antoine, Detroit; 313-806-0579; replaycafedetroit.com
Best Beer Selection in a Store
31111 Greenfield Rd., Beverly Hills; 248-644-2155; beveragewarehousemi.com
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Oakland)
Jim Brady’s Royal Oak 1214 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-306-1954; jimbradysdetroit.com
Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Oakland)
215 E. 4th St., Royal Oak; 248-544-1141; royaloakbrewery.com
Best Vodka
titosvodka.com
Best Coney (Washtenaw)
629 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-998-3647; raysredhots.com
Best Players Club
2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-309-4700; motorcitycasino.com
Best Neighborhood Italian Restaurant
33210 W. 14 Mile Rd., West Bloomfield Twp.; 248-538-8954; spositas-ristorante.com
Best Restaurant (Washtenaw)
209 Pearl St., Ypsilanti; bellflowerypsi.com
Best Steakhouse (Washtenaw)
322 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-669-8826; thechophouserestaurant.com
Best Thai (Wayne)
2450 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn; 313-730-8161; bangkok96.com
Best Wings (Wayne)
Multiple locations; detroitwingco.com Related Stories
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Macomb)
13776 Southcove Dr., Sterling Heights; 586-566-6600; lasaj.com
Best Eyebrow Salon
43227 Crescent Blvd., Novi; 313-349-8034; detroitbrows.com
Best Haunted House
18 S Perry St., Pontiac; 248-332-7884; hauntedpontiac.com
Best Women’s Clothing
3044 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-782-4480; shopcoupdetat.com
Best Mobile Device Repair
21513 Kelley Rd., Eastpointe; 313-334-0245; mobilecomputerrepairdoctor.com
Best Place to Buy Lingerie
Multiple locations; niceandnaughty.com
Best Specialty Market
575 Brush St., Detroit; 313-222-0000; citymarketdetroit.com
Most Knowledgeable Marijuana Provisioning Center Staff (Oakland)
24517 John R Rd., Hazel Park; 833-927-3393; breeze.us
Best Marijuana Dispensary Deals (Washtenaw)
3430 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor; 844-325-3900; followpureroots.com
Best Preroll (Oakland)
877 Eight Mile Rd., Hazel Park; 248-776-0100; commoncitizen.com
Best Bar (Macomb)
15015 E. Thirteen Mile Rd., Warren; 586-541-8396; aleneddies.com
Best Bar at Midnight
141 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; orchidferndale.com
Best Day Drinking (Macomb)
35905 Utica Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-792-7397; greatbaraboo.com
Best Wine Bar (Detroit)
600 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3000; besadetroit.com
Best Drag Show
600 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-515-2551; five15.net
Best Place to See an Indie Film
4126 Third St., Detroit; 313-482-9028; cinemadetroit.org
Best Bloody Mary
2460 Market St., Detroit; 313-393-1711; viviosdetroit.net | 3601 Twelve Mile Rd., Warren; 586-576-0495; vivioswarrenmi.com
Best Michigan Tequila
teeqspirits.com
Best Butcher Shop
1030 Woodward Heights, Ferndale; 248-509-8555; farmfieldtable.com
Best Carryout (Suburbs)
24369 Halsted Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-888-4888 | 29275 W. 14 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-855-3555 | 34200 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-258-0500 | tomatoesapizza.com
Best Coney (Wayne)
114 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-7758; americanconeyisland.com
Best Bar Food (Oakland)
2010 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-853-6600; ckdiggs.com
Best Oysters
318 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-541-1186; tomsoysterbar.com
Best Restaurant (Wayne)
2929 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-351-5544; freyadetroit.com
Best Steakhouse (Wayne)
1145 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-636-3100; primeandproperdetroit.com
Best Happy Hour Food (Macomb)
44899 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-739-7000 | 14741 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Twp.; 586-532-9600 | 65859 Van Dyke Ave., Washington Twp.; 586-752-7500 | artjakes.com
Best Italian Restaurant (Macomb)
7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren; 586-268-3200; andiamoitalia.com
Best Auto Repair
23459 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-544-2100; wetmorestireandautorepair.com
Best Eyewear
Multiple locations; seeeyewear.com
Best Jewelry Repair
205 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-647-8670; mountnrepair.com
Best Yoga
6505 Woodward Ave., Detroit | 20365 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods | fulllotusyoga.net Related Stories
Best Moving Company
Multiple locations; michiganmovers.com
Best Place to Buy Musical Instrument (Independent Shop)
3039 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-543-3900; facebook.com/theberkleymusiccompany
Best Store For an In-Store Performance
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-209-5205; thirdmanrecords.com
Most Knowledgeable Marijuana Provisioning Center Staff (Washtenaw)
617 Packard St., Ann Arbor; 734-821-9333; highprofilecannabis.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary for a Beginner (Wayne)
261 Burke St., River Rouge; 313-451-8007; shophhp.com
Best Preroll (Washtenaw)
338 S. Ashley Street; Ann Arbor; 734-773-3075; libertycannabis.com
Best Karaoke Bar
124 Cadillac Square, Detroit; 313-961-9249; checkerbar.com
Best Cover Band
mega80s.com
Best Day Drinking (Oakland)
112 E. 3rd St., Royal Oak; 248-542-7625; rockon3rd.com
Best Draft Selection (Detroit)
4265 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-769-8828; hopcat.com
Best Family Entertainment Complex
6545 Saint Antoine, Detroit; 313-806-0579; replaycafedetroit.com
Best Street Fair
dallyinthealley.com
Best Champagne
korbel.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Wayne)
719 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-9106; eatdimestore.com
Best Diner (Wayne)
719 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-9106; eatdimestore.com
Best Chinese (Macomb)
33170 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-268-1450; trizest.com
Best Corned Beef
Multiple locations; breadbasketdelis.com
Best Poker
2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-309-4700; motorcitycasino.com
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Wayne)
1245 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-816-8100; leiladetroit.com
Best Patio (Macomb)
24420 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-777-3677; watermarkbarandgrille.com
Best Romantic Restaurant (Macomb)
7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren; 586-268-3200; andiamoitalia.com
Best Stoner Food
121 E. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-733-1111; hippiespizza.com
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Oakland)
213 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-593-6994; tircafe.com
Best Italian Restaurant (Oakland)
415 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-542-4444; trattoriadaluigi.business.site
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Oakland)
22651 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-548-0680 | 45 W. Flint St., Lake Orion; 248-929-8914 | anitaskitchen.com
Best Eyewear (Boutique)
247 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-646-6699; optikbirmingham.com
Best Vape Store
4718 Anthony Wayne Dr., Detroit; 313-462-8143
Best Beverage Enhancer
selectcannabis.com
Best Museum Shop
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit; 313-494-5800; thewright.org
Best Place to Buy Musical Instrument (National)
Multiple locations; guitarcenter.com
Best Streetwear Store
512 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-543-3000; burnrubbersneakers.com
Most Knowledgeable Marijuana Provisioning Center Staff (Wayne)
2238 Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck; 313-774-0700; enjoypleasantrees.com
Best Marijuana Dispensary for a Beginner (Macomb) (tie)
237 N. River Rd., Mount Clemens; 586-221-0020; enjoypleasantrees.com
Best Preroll (Wayne)
28661 Michigan Ave., Inkster; 734-895-8753; flowerbowl.com
