The best places to live in Detroit when you’re young (and fun)

Looking for the perfect spot to kickstart your life in Detroit? While New York City and Los Angeles might be the typical…

By Layla McMurtrie

​​The Neighborhood: Midtown

​​The vibe: You get a little bit of everything, with a mix of people alongside diverse food choices, local businesses, museums, coffee shops, and more, all in one place. 

Ideal for: Young professionals. Wayne State students. Artists. Really anyone seeking a vibrant urban life. 

Not ideal for: People who want a quiet, suburban life. 

Extra perk: Walkability.  

Where to meet locals: Honest John’s. Kitab Cafe. The MOCAD.
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The hottest hookup bars in metro Detroit [PHOTOS]

Some bars are just for drinking — but other bars are for when you’re thirsty. Here’s our roundup of metro Detroit’s most…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Soho
205 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale; 248-542-7646; ferndalesoho.com
One of Detroit’s premier gay clubs, the stylish but casual lounge hosts trivia, karaoke, drag bingo nights, and dance parties.
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This Ferndale house comes with two urinals in the kitchen

Home decor and interior styling can tell you everything you need to know about a person. This Ferndale home located at 3050…

By Metro Times editorial staff

This Ferndale 'bro' pad has Detroit Lions basketball court and is listed at $165K
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20 places in the Detroit area to take your date this fall

Cooler weather means Detroiters have to get creative extra creative with their date night plans. Just because we'll be indoors more doesn't…

By Alex Washington

Blake’s Tasting Room
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Everything we saw at the DIY Street Fair in Ferndale

The DIY Street Fair returned to Ferndale last weekend for a crafty good time. Here's everything and everyone we saw at this…

By Leigh Miller

Everything we saw at the DIY Street Fair in Ferndale
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All the beautiful people we saw celebrating at Ferndale Pride

This past weekend the city of Ferndale kicked off its Pride month celebrations, with live performances, street vendors, and a whole lot of…

By Leigh Miller

All the beautiful people we saw celebrating at Ferndale Pride
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30 essential Detroit area record stores to support to keep the music alive

Keep music alive by supporting these local, legendary, and thriving Detroit-area record stores, which keep the inspiration spinning all year long.

By Metro Times editorial staff

30 essential Detroit area record stores to support to keep the music alive
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All the crafty people we saw at Ferndale's DIY Street Fair

DIY Street Fair returned to Ferndale for a crafty good time. This year's fair featured over 150 local artists, makers, crafters, and…

By Metro Times editorial staff

All the crafty people we saw at Ferndale's DIY Street Fair
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40 Detroit area restaurants with igloos, tents, and heated outdoor seating

We Michiganders know one thing to be true: winter is inevitable. No longer how many unseasonably warm days November may hold, winter…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Lake Inn Lapeer
    3711 Hunt Rd., Lapeer; 810-667-09411; lakeinnlapeer.com
    It’s a little like eating a burger in front of a cow but at Lake Inn Lapeer, which has a seafood-focused menu, they’ve got igloos on the deck overlooking the lake, you know, home to pre-cooked sea creatures. All that is required to reserve a waterfront igloo is a willingness to spend $150 minimum on food and drinks Monday-Thursday or $200 minimum Friday through Sunday. 
     
    Photo via Lake Inn Lapeer/Facebook
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15 cozy fall dishes to try at Detroit-area restaurants

Fall is upon us, and with it comes cozy sweaters, bonfires, and some of the most comforting food you'll eat all year.…

By Metro Times editorial staff

The Meeting House 
    301 Main St., Rochester; 248-759-4825; themeetinghouserochester.com
    Lightly Smoked Chicken Breast: Maple-basted spaghetti squash served with baby carrots, sugar snap peas, and sage. 
    Roasted Vegetable: Mixed greens served with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, toasted pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette, and chèvre.
    Photo via The Meeting House / Facebook
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Everyone we saw at Ferndale's DIY Street Fair 2019

Nothing is sexier than doing it yourself, which is what the Ferndale DIY Street Fair has been doing for 12 years running.…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Everyone we saw at Ferndale's DIY Street Fair 2019
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All the fabulous people we saw at Ferndale Pride 2019

Pride Month kicked off to a colorful start with Ferndale's annual LGBTQ celebration.06/01/2019 Photos by Joe Maroon

By Metro Times editorial staff

All the fabulous people we saw at Ferndale Pride 2019
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Everyone we saw at Ferndale DIY Street Fair

Ferndale DIY Street Fair returned for its 11th year on Sept. 21-23, bringing with it friends, family, and fun to the streets…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Everyone we saw at Ferndale DIY Street Fair
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Everyone we saw at 2018's Pig & Whiskey

Pig & Whiskey returned to Ferndale from Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15. Photos by Dontae Rockymore

By Metro Times editorial staff

Everyone we saw at 2018's Pig & Whiskey
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10 TV shows you may not have realized were set in metro Detroit

For years screenwriters have set their sights on metro Detroit as the backdrop to their laugh tracks and sitcom hilarity. From Mount…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
    You’d have to have missed this show completely to not know it’s from Detroit, given the show’s references to Michigan including Farmer Jack's, The Rusty Nail bar in Clinton Twp., and Cobo. The show, written by Mount Clemens native Paul Feig, takes place in the fictional Detroit suburb of Chippewa. Though shot in California, the crew reportedly tried to give the series a “drab” look by using gray tones and shooting indoors when possible.
    Photo and video courtesy of YouTube
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All the funky people and crafts we saw at the DIY Street Fair

The annual DIY Street Fair took over downtown Ferndale over the weekend with tons of crafts, laughs, and music galore. Check out…

By Metro Times editorial staff

All the funky people and crafts we saw at the DIY Street Fair
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10 homes for sale right now in Ferndale even a millennial could afford

All photos from Realtor.com

By Metro Times editorial staff

1940 Central St, Ferndale
    $104,900
    2 beds, 1 bath, 724 sq ft, 3,920 sq ft lot
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23 places to shop locally this holiday season

Sure, Target may be selling a 1,000-inch flat-screen TV for $60 on Thanksgiving Day and maybe that would make your dad happy,…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Eldorado General Store •
    • 1700 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-784-9220; eldoradogeneralstore.com •
    Erin Gavle has received her fair share of press, but take a step inside Corktown’s Eldorado General Store and you’ll see what has bloggers and major news outlets alike entranced. She sells a host of goods, from vintage to brand new, and stocks goods that would delight both guys and gals. Her collection of jewelry is to die for, as are her stock of tarot cards, candles, and vintage sweaters. Gavle travels the states collecting items to sell in the store and the care and thought put into her collection is apparent. Photo courtesy of Eldorado General Store.
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12 super sweet candy shops in metro Detroit you should visit right now

Exercise your sweet tooth at these awesome metro Detroit candy shops. All photos from Instagram  

By Metro Times editorial staff

Gayle's Chocolate
    
     You can find Gayle's Chocolate at 417 S Washington Ave, in Royal Oak. This chocolate shop believes that chocolate should be delicious and fun. They also have the best chocolate mantra I've ever seen: Eat more chocolate. Enjoy the chocolate. Then eat some more chocolate. 
    
    Open Mon-Thurs. 8am-9pm, Fri. 8am-10pm, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 11am-6pm
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