488 Selden St., Detroit; 313-832-5646;
If, like us, you’re into cheap buzzes and greasy-delicious, hangover-minimizing meals at night’s end, take note: Honest John’s kitchen swings its doors until 2 a.m. (Oh, why don’t other local watering holes do same?) Also, they serve up your basic 40 of Old Milwaukee, which works mighty sweetly in a pinch. Sure, the cost may be double what you pay for same at a reasonable liquor store. But this is about convenience, yo. Besides, if you’re on unemployment and shootin’ pool with pals, you’ll want a minimum bar tab. If you’re a go-for-it day drinker into breakfast, John’s opens at 7 a.m. daily.
This article appears in Apr 25 – May 1, 2012.
