> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.dailydetroit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Weekender: Meet the new and dreamy Warda + Where to go this weekend - URL: https://www.dailydetroit.com/the-weekender-meet-the-new-and-dreamy-warda-where-to-go-this-weekend/ - Published: 2025-08-15T20:57:35.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-15T20:57:35.000Z - Author: Jer Staes - Tags: Newsletter, Food and Drink Hey friends, Jer here. Thought I'd say hi before the weekend and share a place I really enjoyed – plus, a few things to go do (other than the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Detroit Lions pre-season game... I'm betting you know about those). A little housekeeping before we get started. [We have a simple, 3-question survey to learn more about you to serve you.](https://forms.gle/1gFMojiPhmoEf6b47?ref=dailydetroit.com) It would really help as we take this newsletter to the next step. [So hop on over here and lend a hand.](https://forms.gle/1gFMojiPhmoEf6b47?ref=dailydetroit.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/51C8EE6A-3596-48FA-A56B-84F108D0937F_1_102.jpeg) **🥮 This week I had the chance to stop by the almost-brand-new Warda Pâtisserie on McClellan, just off of East Jefferson.** And I gotta say, it's kind of like a dream. You pull up and there's a bevy of plants all along the sidewalk. There's ramps up to the wide porch, which has a seating area that wraps around to the side. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/DE8D19F9-55F0-48ED-B612-FC66E7DA3C5E_1_102-1.jpeg) A Cherry Chausson The pastries here are a bit unique. I've been to their spot in Midtown before, so I knew what to expect — but my colleague Big Lucci had his horizons opened a bit. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/EB71E7D7-8A8B-497A-92C4-32C93E3514DA_1_102.jpeg) A good on-ramp would be the Halwah Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Excellent chocolate but also has a sesame seed vibe. Quite good. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/9792F481-5C7E-4B6D-B732-65B394BAD93E_1_102.jpeg) This place is focused on local ingredients, using the baked goods having flavors from around the world and from place like Algeria, France & Asia. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/416E89E3-7C15-44C7-8575-D6A351ADADCF_1_102.jpeg) I had an Iced Chicory Oat Milk latte (which was excellent), and my colleague had the Lavender Rose, pictured above. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/A10FA9B2-7A88-4E89-B51F-A6A9826F8B4E_1_102.jpeg) It's like a parlor of pastries, with ample seating despite the small size. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/78BB7331-315A-40B4-83D7-B7FF856C3E7F_1_102.jpeg) It's cute and creative without being over the top. I will be back — and if you want to set your directions to 1286 McClellan in Detroit, you might just have a relaxing and tasty time. [\[Instagram\]](https://www.instagram.com/warda.patisserie/?hl=en&ref=dailydetroit.com) p.s. - We also talked about it on the latest edition of the Daily Detroit podcast. [\[Daily Detroit\]](https://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast-historic-estate-rehab-new-warda-location-dearborns-new-qimmah-coffee/) [\[Apple Podcasts\]](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/historic-estate-rehab-new-warda-location-dearborns/id1220563942?i=1000722113176&ref=dailydetroit.com) --- ## 🗓️ Where to go One of the things I've been doing lately is a weekly segment on WJR mornings (760AM) in the 8a hour sharing where to go around Metro Detroit. I pull together two or three things, so you'll find links to them here plus some additional ones that don't make it to air. **0️⃣ Tonight (Friday) The Phoenix and Cielo Rooftop Detroit are hosting "Zero Proof on the Roof," what they’re calling Detroit's first alcohol-free nightlife event.** There will DJ music, mocktails, tastings from [B. Nektar](https://sober.bnektar.com/?ref=dailydetroit.com) & [Ted Segers](https://www.tedsegers.com/?ref=dailydetroit.com), plus panoramic city views. This 21+ and free event offers a substance-free environment where everyone can enjoy an elevated nightlife experience without alcohol from 9p to 1a. *It's at 600 West Lafayette in Detroit.* **🧘‍♀️ Saturday morning: Head over to Barkside Detroit for Rescue Puppy Yoga!** This kicks off at 9:45a at Barkside's location on Kercheval Avenue. For just one ticket, you'll enjoy a 45-minute all-levels yoga class surrounded by adorable rescue puppies looking for forever homes. Your choice of coffee or a mimosa included. The money goes to support animal rescue missions by Moyo Village. [\[Eventbrite\]](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-puppy-yoga-at-barkside-945am-tickets-1538170602679?ref=dailydetroit.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/08/cranbrook-hole.jpeg) ⛳️ **On Saturday or Sunday, go over to Cranbrook Art Museum for their unique artist-designed mini golf course!** "Cranbrook on the Green" has creative, art-inspired holes set on the beautiful museum grounds. Hours are 10a to 5p, with last tickets sold at 4:15p. At just $15 for adults and $8 for kids under 12, this gets you into the museum, too. Grab a coffee and snack at FIKA Café while you're there. The course is located at the Knoll Walkway next to Triton Pool - just follow signs to the Art Museum parking lot. FYI, this isn't the only weekend they're doing this. Be sure to check out the website. [\[Cranbrook\]](https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf/?ref=dailydetroit.com) --- ## 🎙️ On the show We were very busy this week with insightful conversations that matter. Sam Abuelsamid, VP of Market Research at Telemetry and host of Wheel Bearings podcast, delivered an eye-opening discussion about [the truth about electric vehicles](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-electric-cars-and-the-american/id1220563942?i=1000721867481&ref=dailydetroit.com) and why American automakers need a solid electric strategy regardless of Washington politics. We also cover exciting developments like the [new Detroit City FC stadium](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-stadium-reaction-i-375-thoughts-and-a-mammoth-demo/id1220563942?i=1000721699186&ref=dailydetroit.com) planned for Southwest Detroit. The details on that came out this week. For those interested in local politics, don't miss our conversation with [Sam Robinson on Detroit's political landscape](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-robinson-on-detroits-political-future/id1220563942?i=1000721966948&ref=dailydetroit.com), with valuable and unfiltered insight. Each episode provides a unique view into Detroit's evolving story. Don’t miss another episode and follow us on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?ref=dailydetroit.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=52b6eefc072c4226&ref=dailydetroit.com), or wherever you listen to shows. --- Thanks so much for reading! 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