This Michigan ‘castle’ has the ultimate basement

We just fell in love. Not to be dramatic, but we think we want to marry this basement. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom castle-inspired…

By Jenna Jones

This Michigan castle contains the ultimate basement
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You can live in a former firehouse in Detroit's Eastern Market

For those who dream of going full steampunk, industrial, or another adjective synonymous with the vibes of warehouse living, this Eastern Market…

By Jenna Jones

This industrial loft is in a warehouse in the heart of Eastern Market
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Metro Detroit’s LGBTQ+-owned businesses to check out

Sure, we do live for a good drag show at a neighborhood gay bar, but there are so many other ways to…

By Randiah Camille Green

Strange Matter Coffee
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This Michigan mansion gives dreamy fairytale vibes

If you’re looking for a storybook-style house on the outskirts of metro Detroit, this may just be your dream home. The Michigan…

By Jenna Jones

This Michigan mansion gives dreamy fairytale vibes
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New patios in metro Detroit you have to check out this summer

The arrival of nice weather in Detroit marks the start of our too-short patio season. While you probably already have your favorites,…

By Metro Times Staff

Belle’s Lounge in Ferndale is one of metro Detroit’s newest patios.
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Techno fans flock to Detroit’s Movement Music Festival 2023

Detroit’s Movement Music Festival returned to Hart Plaza, drawings tens of thousands of Detroit techno fans during Memorial Day weekend.

By Mike Pfeiffer, Kahn Santori Davison

Saturday, May 27.
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This Michigan mid-century modern home has gorgeous views inside and out [PHOTOS]

Mid-century modern fans, this one’s for you. This home, built in 1956, comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and plenty of modern…

By Jenna Jones

This Michigan mid-century modern home has gorgeous views inside and out [PHOTOS]
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Detroit and Ohio are beefing over a billboard [PHOTOS]

If your 2023 bingo card did not include a second Michigan-Ohio war, you’re not alone. A billboard in downtown Detroit promoting travel…

By Jenna Jones

A billboard in Detroit promoting travel to Ohio.
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Historic Detroit Mansion stuns with modern renovations [PHOTOS]

History buffs are going to love this one. Built in 1879 by James P. Donaldson and later purchased in 1893 by lumber…

By Jenna Jones

Brush Park mansion
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Cosplayers assemble at Motor City Comic Con 2023 [PHOTOS]

All weekend long, Motor City Comic Con brought out local cosplayers to Novi’s Suburban Collection Showcase along with plenty of celebrities, artists,…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Cosplayers assemble at Motor City Comic Con 2023 [PHOTOS]
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Four-word Detroit horror stories

Why watch a horror movie when there’s plenty of scary thoughts to keep you up at night? We asked our Instagram followers…

By Jenna Jones

"Going to Greektown tonight." —@scottbolthousephotography
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Classic metro Detroit barbecue spots everyone should try

When the smoky, tempting smell of charred meats starts wafting through the air it can only mean one thing: it’s summertime, and…

By Metro Times Staff

Nunn’s Bar-B-Que II in Detroit.
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This Corktown loft is an industrial dream [PHOTOS]

Ever dreamed of living in New Girl? Well, this might be your chance — except this loft might be cooler than Jess…

By Jenna Jones

This Corktown loft is an industrial dream [PHOTOS]
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This Detroit loft comes with the perfect party terrace [PHOTOS]

Party on with this Midtown loft. There’s plenty of space inside, sure, but the real party is on the outside. The floor…

By Jenna Jones

This Detroit loft comes with the perfect party terrace [PHOTOS]
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Rapper Babyface Ray wraps up his ‘Courtesy of the Mob’ tour in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Babyface Ray’s 25-city “Courtesy of the Mob Tour” (with fellow Detroit emcee Veeze) concluded Saturday night with a show at the Fillmore…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Rapper Babyface Ray wraps up his ‘Courtesy of the Mob Tour’ in Detroit [PHOTOS]
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This Detroit mid-century modern house has hidden perks inside [PHOTOS]

This groovy mid-century modern house has beauty and brains. Tell us, would you ever think to put a pool — with jacuzzi…

By Jenna Jones

This Detroit mid-century modern house has hidden perks inside [PHOTOS]
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New Detroit-area restaurants and bars that have opened so far in 2023 [PHOTOS]

Metro Detroit’s dining scene is heating up in 2023, with a number of new bars, restaurants, and cafes opening already in the…

By Lee DeVito

Detroit Institute of Bagels
(4884 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-512-8292; detroitinstituteofbagels.com)
DIB is a local comeback story. The beloved bagel and coffee spot closed in 2020, but soon announced its return, moving into the Core City space formerly occupied by Ochre Bakery and Astro Coffee. Opened in February, its menu includes bagels, breakfast sandwiches, Challah loaves, and coffee.
Read more here.
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Opinions that will get you canceled in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Listen, we're not telling you what to say. We're also not going to lie: These opinions are probably some of the most…

By Metro Times Staff

"I'm less ashamed of having owned a Limp Bizkit CD than a Kid Rock CD." —cheftonyaja
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Movies and TV shows based on stories by Detroit’s Elmore Leonard [PHOTOS]

Known as “The Dickens of Detroit,” Elmore Leonard, who died 10 years ago this year at age 87, was a prolific author…

By Lee DeVito

Jackie Brown (1997)
Directed and written by Quentin Tarantino, and produced by Lawrence Bender.
Based on Leonard’s 1992 novel Rum Punch, the film sees “blaxploitation” cinema star Pam Grier cast as the titular Jackie Brown, a flight attendant caught smuggling money. Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, and Robert De Niro also appear. With Tarantino directing, the film grossed $74 million and helped revive Grier’s career.
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AEW wrestling slammed into Detroit [PHOTOS]

All Elite Wrestling came through Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The event featured World Wrestling Entertainment star Chris Jericho, along with…

By Joe Maroon

AEW wrestling slammed into Detroit [PHOTOS]
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Originally $1.8 million, this Corktown condo gets price cut

Corktown is home to Mudgie's, Slow's BBQ, and some of Detroit's oldest bars, like Nancy Whiskey. Apparently, Corktown is also home to…

By Metro Times Staff

Here’s what a $1.8 million Corktown condo looks like
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A reunited Blink-182 played a triumphant rock show in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Fresh off of headlining the Coachella festival, pop-punk kings Blink-182 are embarking on a world tour with their classic lineup of Tom…

By Joe Maroon

A reunited Blink-182 played a triumphant rock show in Detroit [PHOTOS]
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Detroit-area AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander)-owned restaurants should have tried by now [PHOTOS]

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans…

By Metro Times Staff

Trizest Restaurant
33170 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-268-1450; trizest.com
While an Americanized take on cuisine from China’s Sichuan province (“Szechuan”) is common in the U.S., Trizest boasts the real deal. The restaurant opened in 2010 and is a favorite among metro Detroit’s Chinese community.
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Detroit-area restaurants that always hit the spot, according to Reddit users

There’s always a restaurant you head straight to when you are hungry but you don’t know what you’re craving. And it always.…

By Metro Times Staff

Motor City Brewing Works
470 W. Canfield St., Detroit | 313-832-2700; motorcitybeer.com
"My list is mostly Midtown, but Motor City Brewing (Canfield location), Bronx Bar, Bucharest Grill, Pie Sci, Yum Village, Mudgies, Batch Brewing, Yemen Cafe, Shangri La, and it's a bit out there in Madison Heights but Lao Pot, never fail." — u/Hindendenny
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The Bishop Mansion in Detroit is for sale for nearly $9 million [PHOTOS]

A piece of Detroit history has hit the market for a whopping nearly $9 million. Still under construction, the estate was once…

By Jenna Jones

The Bishop Mansion in Detroit is for sale for nearly $9 million [PHOTOS]
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This Detroit mansion has a massive bank vault hidden inside [PHOTOS]

One bank vault, two pickleball courts, 30,000 flower bulbs — but no partridge in a pear tree at this Detroit mansion. Forget…

By Jenna Jones

This Detroit mansion has a massive bank vault hidden in it [PHOTOS]
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Henry Ford once owned this mid-century modern home. Now, it’s for sale. [PHOTOS]

This mid-century modern house once owned by Ford Motor Co. head honcho Henry Ford spans nearly 4 acres with gorgeous views. But…

By Jenna Jones

Henry Ford's mid-century modern home is for sale [PHOTOS]
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This Michigan house with water views comes with an elevator [PHOTOS]

How many homes have you been in with an elevator? Well, now you can own one. This Michigan house — not a…

By Jenna Jones

This Michigan house with water views comes with an elevator [PHOTOS]
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Michigan-based chain restaurants that are actually good [PHOTOS]

Dining at a chain restaurant might seem way uncool, especially when you could be spending your money at a small business instead.…

By Metro Times Staff

Olga’s Kitchen
Multiple locations, olgas.com
Founded by entrepreneur Olga Loizon in 1970 in Birmingham, the Greek-American chain grew rapidly during the height of the shopping mall era. Headquartered in Livonia, the chain is known for its Olga bread and especially its Snackers, or triangular pieces of pita served with cheese spread. The eponymous Olga died in 2019 at age 92.
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Detroit's most extra house is back on the market [PHOTOS]

With three bedrooms, two full baths and two half baths, Lion Gate Estate's design can be best and most generously described as…

By Metro Times Staff

Detroit's most extra house is back on the market [PHOTOS]
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