New Detroit-area restaurants, bars, and cafes 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

District Seventy8.
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This historic Boston-Edison house has a modern twist [PHOTOS]

The outside doesn’t match the inside on this 1920s charmer in Detroit’s Boston-Edison neighborhood. On the outside, you have your run-of-the-mill historical…

By Jenna Jones

This Boston-Edison Historical house has a modern twist [PHOTOS]
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The best Detroit moments from ‘BMF’ season 2 [PHOTOS]

The second season of the Starz crime drama BMF hit screens in early January. Produced by Detroiter Randy Huggins and rapper 50…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Coney Island restaurants (throughout the series)

Just like in real life, Coney Island diners are like a character in the BMF series, where you’ll find coney dogs — and also drug deals, meet-ups, sex, and shootouts.
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The best Detroit area restaurants when you have $10 or less

A delicious dish of food doesn't have to be an expensive one. With a plethora of dining options in the Detroit area,…

By Metro Times Staff

Yemen Cafe
    8740 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-871-4349; yemencaferestaurant.com
    This no-frills, halal eatery has sandwiches under $5 and $1 cups of soup.
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20 places to get a damn good beer in the Detroit area

There’s something special about unwinding after a long day with a nice cold brew. The Michigan craft beer scene is still growing,…

By Metro Times Staff

Atwater Brewery
237 Jos Campau Ave., Detroit; 313-877-9205; atwaterbeer.com

Atwater Brewery makes German-style lagers right in the city, with a variety of craft beers on tap.
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Detroit-area Irish pubs where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day [PHOTOS]

Everyone’s Irish on March 17, and these Irish-inspired pubs are ready to supply you with all the green and Guinness you can…

By Metro Times Staff

Detroit-area Irish pubs where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day [PHOTOS]
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This Michigan house is secretly chaotic on the inside [PHOTOS]

It’s a maximalist dream. It’s a Juicy Couture fan’s fantasy. But it’s also pure chaos — in the best way possible. Located…

By Jenna Jones

This unassuming Michigan townhouse is wild on the inside [PHOTOS]
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Ari Lennox serenades fans at The Fillmore in Detroit [PHOTOS]

R&B soul singer Ari Lennox brought her “age/sex/location” tour to the Fillmore on Thursday night in what could be the Dreamville Records singer’s…

By Derek Dandridge

Ari Lennox serenades fans at The Fillmore in Detroit
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Detroit celebrates 313 Weekend 2023 [PHOTOS]

Detroit celebrated March 13, aka 313 Day, with a 313 Weekend full of events including entrepreneurial seminars and entertainment based panels, a…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Detroit celebrates 313 Weekend 2023 [PHOTOS]
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Detroit burlesque performers celebrate pop culture with ‘Fan Fiction Legends’ show at Ant Hall [NSFW PHOTOS]

Midnight Garden hosted a night of burlesque, aerialists, and cosplay fun with “Fan Fiction Legends” at Ant Hall. The stage was graced…

By Josh Justice

Detroit burlesque performers celebrate pop culture with ‘Fan Fiction Legends’ show at Ant Hall [NSFW PHOTOS]
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Fans of Depeche Mode, NIN, and Siouxsie and the Banshees pay tribute at Ferndale’s Magic Bag [PHOTOS]

Detroit has a lot of great tribute bands, and two of their finest played Friday night at the Magic Bag with Depeche…

By Mike Pfeiffer

New Slideshow
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Royal Oak ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ event draws protest — and supporters [PHOTOS]

On Saturday, a small protest led by critics of Sidetrack Bookshop’s “Drag Queen Story Time” event in Royal Oak was countered by…

By Viola Klocko

New Slideshow
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District 142 debuts in Wyandotte with surprise show by Uncle Kracker, Pop Evil, and Sponge [PHOTOS]

On Friday, District 142, a new music venue in Wyandotte, officially opened its doors with a private party featuring surprise performances by…

By Joe Maroon

District 142 debuts in Wyandotte with surprise show by Uncle Kracker, Pop Evil, and Sponge [PHOTOS]
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The essential Detroit restaurants every tourist should visit when in town

Detroit has a culture all its own and when it comes to its dining scene, there are a few places that really…

By Alex Washington

Hygrade Deli
3640 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-894-6620; hygradedeli.com

Since 1955, Hygrade Deli has been delighting tastebuds with its famous corned beef sandwiches, which you can get for under $10.
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A stylish Mid-century modern home in Detroit’s Sherwood Forest neighborhood hit the market [PHOTOS]

According to Historic Realty Detroit, this 1949 Mid-century modern home in Detroit’s Sherwood Forest neighborhood has hit the market for the first…

By Lee DeVito

A stylish Mid-century modern home in Detroit’s Sherwood Forest neighborhood hit the market [PHOTOS]
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20 women-owned metro Detroit businesses to support

There’s just something about a woman from Detroit. Not only is she effortlessly fly, she’s about her business. Kash Doll once said…

By Alex Washington

The Lip Bar
1435 Farmer St., Detroit; 313-952-5198; thelipbar.com
The Lip Bar might be known for their lip products, but the brand carries a lot more. An artist at the store can help match you to their face products including their 3-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer.
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Motor City Tattoo Expo 2023 celebrates all things ink [PHOTOS]

For 27 years the Motor City Tattoo Expo has been the place for metro Detroit tattoo fans to gather under one roof.…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Tattoo artists and enthusiasts celebrate all things ink at the 2023 Motor City Tattoo Expo [PHOTOS]
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Pop culture fans took over Livonia’s Burton Manor for Astronomicon 6 [PHOTOS]

While a blizzard may have canceled headliners Kevin Smith and Jason Lee’s appearances, nothing could keep thousands of fans from attending Majik…

By Josh Justice

Comic fans took over Livonia's Burton Manor for Astronomicon 6 [PHOTOS]
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House of Dank celebrates adult-use cannabis sales in Detroit with ‘High on 8 Mile’ party [PHOTOS]

On Saturday, House of Dank hosted “High on 8 Mile,” a party celebrating its license to sell adult-use cannabis in Detroit. Operating…

By Viola Klocko

House of Dank celebrates adult-use cannabis sales in Detroit with ‘High on 8 Mile’ party [PHOTOS]
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For $500K you can own this house on Detroit's Eastside

If you have half of a million dollars, you can own this home on Detroit's Eastside. Located at 1464 Bewick St., this…

By Metro Times Staff

For $500K you can own this house on Bewick St. on Detroit's Eastside
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This pink Northern Michigan home is so freakin’ cute [PHOTOS]

We are absolutely charmed by this little Victorian house in Manistee, Michigan. Located at 254 5th Ave., it’s a walk from both…

By Lee DeVito

This pink Northern Michigan home is so freakin’ cute [PHOTOS]
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Hamtramck heats up with Lilith’s Big Ol’ Golden Burlesque Show [NSFW PHOTOS]

On Friday, Detroit’s “Golden Girl” Lilith Von Tal hosted a first-anniversary burlesque bash at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck. “Lilith’s Big Ol’…

By Leigh Miller

Hamtramck heats up with Lilith’s Big Ol’ Golden Burlesque Show [NSFW PHOTOS]
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SZA brought her ‘SOS’ tour to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena [PHOTOS]

On Friday, R&B sensation SZA performed for about 15,000 fans at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. The tour is in support of the…

By Derek Dandridge

SZA brought her ‘SOS’ tour to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena [PHOTOS]
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The 70th annual Autorama rolled into Detroit [PHOTOS]

More than 800 hot rods and other custom vehicles rolled into the Huntington Place convention center for the 70th annual Autorama car…

By Joe Maroon

The 70th annual Autorama rolled into Detroit [PHOTOS]
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Detroit residents are fed up with DTE Energy over ice storm [PHOTOS]

In case you missed it, Michigan got hit with a pretty bad ice storm that has left over 600,000 people without power.…

By Metro Times Staff

A DTE Energy facility in Michigan.
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This stunning storybook Michigan house has historical ties [PHOTOS]

First glance at this Michigan home and you'll be thinking it's just a regular old storybook home. But stepping in, you're transported…

By Jenna Jones

This stunning storybook Michigan house has historical ties [PHOTOS]
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20 Black-owned art galleries and spaces to explore in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Black art is an integral part of Detroit’s culture. Whether you’re looking for a Black-owned gallery, event space, or place to meet…

By Randiah Camille Green

The Carr Center 
15 E. Kirby St., Detroit; thecarrcenter.org 

Founded in 1991 as the Arts League of Michigan, The Carr Center is a cultural institution for African American artists across all mediums from visual art to music and dance.
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GloRilla commands the stage at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit [PHOTOS]

GloRilla’s breakout summer anthem “F.N.F.” made her the artist to watch in 2023. On Monday night, the Memphis rapper took to the…

By Derek Dandridge

GloRilla commands the stage at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit [PHOTOS]
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These metro Detroit spots serve delicious paczki for Fat Tuesday

Get your stretchy pants ready, Fat Tuesday, aka Paczki Day, is coming. This gluttonous tradition falls on Feb. 21 this year, and…

By Metro Times Staff

Crust — A Baking Company 
    104 W. Caroline St., Fenton; 810-629-8882; crustandbeyond.com 
    This artisanal bakery in Fenton uses real butter, eggs, and whole milk to make their house-made paczki that come in glazed and non-glazed varieties.
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Detroit’s 2023 Dirty Show final weekend went out with a bang [NSFW PHOTOS]

The Dirty Show's final weekend in Detroit went out with a sultry bang. This weekend's host was Ru Paul's Drag Race alum Muffy…

By Mike Pfeiffer

for the Dirty Show's final weekend in Detroit [NSFW PHOTOS]
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