What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
This past Sunday I went to the special Mother's Day All Things Detroit market presented by Ask Jennyfer. I rarely need an excuse to go to an artisan market but we also wanted to do an updated round up on some great small businesses. A few years ago we did a list of 10 Michigan-Made Things We Loved At All Things Detroit, so it is certainly time to do a new list. All …
This holiday season many people I know do their shopping on an on-line giant or chain store. I admit I do, too. You get what you want, fast and you cross another item off the list. But, I make a living making things with my hands, so more often than not, I am enormously disappointed in the lack of quality, durability and workmanship of these mass produced gifts. Toys fall apart …
In this fast paced world it is easy to forget where our food comes from. However, two women are trying to change that in Detroit. The Farmer's Hand is a new artisan market and café at the corner of Trumbull and Bagley in Corktown. Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes are co-owners of the Farmer's Hand. Louya and Foulkes goal is to bring local products to to the surrounding …
You've probably seen Jess McClary's set up at Eastern Market, but if you're a fan of the hit NBC TV show, Shark Tank, than you definitely saw her pitching her made in Detroit McClary Bros drinking vinegars to the panel of potential investors. Now, if all goes well, it's highly likely you'll see the unique drinking vinegars at every Michigan Meijer; and if McClary has it her …
Comerica Bank has completed the move of their branch to the Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit from their former location at Washington and Fort. The 4,000 square foot location is open today. Interesting little historical fact — Comerica’s predecessor, the Detroit Savings Bank, moved to the Penobscot in 1906. Now, if you’re confused, thinking the …
