What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Metro Detroit has our fair share of restaurant weeks throughout the year. Restaurant weeks are used to give diners an opportunity to try restaurants that they might have thought to try, often with a reduced price or specials to bring folks in the door. The newest restaurant week is the Metro Detroit Black Restaurant Week is being organized by BlackMetroEats.com and …
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Detroit's food scene is getting more and more attention - and this one caught our eye because of the pure love for Detroit dishes. The YouTube channel numbersixwithcheese, featuring Sean Ely and Corey Wagner from Chicago, recently did a food tour swing through Detroit and their love was high for Coneys, Pizza, and of course, the Slow's Yardbird. They even took a swing at …
There’s a park rising on the west side of downtown Detroit at Cass and Grand River, and today we have more information on the restaurant space that’s going to go in it. DTE Energy, who owns and is constructing the new public access park, announced it has partnered with restaurateurs Norm and Bonnie LePage to operate the restaurant. The restaurant, currently under …
Sometimes the craving for a sandwich hits hard, and the average chain restaurant just won't cut it. Today was one of those days, so we decided to head over to Eastern Market and go to Stache International. Stache International opened earlier this year after some pretty rigorous renovations to the space. There was no plumbing, very little electrical outlets, and lets …
Attention West Village Residents: You may want to kick on the AC, because things are about to heat up. Summer 2016 will bring the grand opening of the West Village's newest attraction, Gabriel Hall. The space was conceptualized by Dameon Gabriel, a fifth-generation musician whose family moved to Detroit in the 1940s, after participating in Detroit-based Mardi Gras events …
Alright, y'all. The weekend is almost here and it's time for your weekly dose of fun from your pals at Daily Detroit. This weekend is packed with events to satisfy each and every taste. From salsa dancing in the park to beers and bikinis on boats, we've got you covered. And remember, these are just five of the great events going on this weekend. If you don't find what you're …
Another big weekend of fun things to do right here in Detroit city. While the 2015 GM River Days is definitely going to be on everyone's radar we wanted to offer you a list of options to indulge in around the captivating River Days festival. It's no surprise that there's a place for everyone in this city with such a great variety of energetic events happening all in the same …
Asian-fusion restaurant The Peterboro, set to open in Detroit's former Chinatown this fall, will have a menu as fused as its atmosphere. Owner Charles Inchaustegui, current general manager of The Sugar House, plans to make the dining experience surreal and cool by mixing old-school Chinese restaurant design with Victorian steampunk. Chef John Campau will draw from his …
Today is "Eat What You Want Day," and that means a unique opportunity (as it's a holiday, the Internet said so) to take a break from your diets, give in to your gastronomic urges and have something that you maybe normally wouldn't - or have desired to for a long, long time. We're here to help you with some amazing Detroit food suggestions. Even if it's not exactly Eat What …
Detroit Restaurant Week is the glorious bonanza where you can eat a three course meal for $30 in expensive Detroit restaurants where manners matter. Although all of the restaurants are interesting and definitely worth it, what about the Restaurant Week newbie? Where should you start when there's all of these fine establishments to choose from? We chose the five participating …
Breaking into the food business is hard, especially as a chef, and definitely in a town like Detroit that's better known for hot coneys than haute cuisine. YumVillage is trying to make it a lot easier, and they're finding success doing it. What is YumVillage? YumVillage is a cloud-based service that enables a "Table D' Hote" (a meal of preselected courses served at a …
Rock City has grunge rock appeal with its mismatched furniture, dim lighting, and unfinished walls decorated with pop culture pictures. Each table has mason jars of stainless steel utensils, chopsticks, clipboards for the menus, and a child-sized blackboard with the specials written in neon chalk. Even during the sludgy gloom of a Detroit winter, the Eatery still managed to …
Looking for a place where you can get quality local produce and handmade crafts? Head over to Eastern Market. Located just north of Gratiot near downtown, Detroit’s most diverse marketplace has been in business since 1891. Visiting the area during the Saturday Market is a unique experience that the entire family can enjoy, even in the winter months. Getting There There’s no …
Greedy Greg cooks up ribs, rib tips, and turkey legs outside of his home near McNichols and Gratiot on Detroit’s East Side. You might know him from his appearance on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown: Detroit. In the show, Bourdain and Charlie LeDuff stop by Greg’s barbecue stand to try the ribs and his famous sides of mac & cheese and collard greens made by his wife …
Water features, a splash park, native plantings and a natural amphitheater for outdoor concerts are among the ambitious ideas Ferndale officials will be considering as part of a planned makeover of Martin Road Park, the city’s largest green space. The proposals are still in the conceptual stage and have yet to be reviewed by members …
