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Inside new spots in Detroit, Dan Gilbert pushes for regional transit

Devon O'Reilly Devon O'Reilly Dearborn, MI

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Inside new spots in Detroit, Dan Gilbert pushes for regional transit

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Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend!

Busy show as Devon O’Reilly is back after the holiday weekend.

02:45 – There’s a new bar going into the David Whitney Building that is steeped in the history of the structure, the man behind it, and will have a library vibe.

06:24 – Alba in Corktown has soft opened in the former Astro space. Jer tried it, we discuss.

10:06 – Hamilton’s restaurant has opened in the Godfrey Hotel.

12:13 – A quick reminder that Noel Night is this weekend! https://www.noelnight.org/

13:35 – Devon got his paws on some Detroit City Distillery Honey Bourbon

15:42 – Dan Gilbert comes out strong for regional mass transit. More: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/11/30/dan-gilbert-detroit-free-press-breakfast-career/71729706007/

22:20 – Jer’s moderating a panel on keeping talent for MichAuto on Tuesday. https://michauto.org/michauto-summit/2023-michauto-summit/

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