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ITINERARIES We break it down into bite-size excursions that make it easy for you to get rolling. TAKE 5 Experience Detroit through our eyes. You just may like what 9 you see. 32 A DAY IN THE D 24 hours. Lots to see. Lots to do. 34 HOT SPOTS Take a big bite of a Detroit classic: the Coney dog. 35
REASONS TO 34 LOVE THE D A DAY IN THE D 32 We love our town and so should Romp through well- you. Here are a few reasons why. 36 rounded Royal Oak, TAKE 5 where there’s a zoo, Mural master Hubert Massey takes restaurants by the us on an unexpected art walk along dozen and bingo with concrete bridges, through convention a drag queen. centers and inside hotel lobbies.
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ODDITIES & CURIOSITIES NEIGHBORHOOD STOP 3-Ring Traveling Apothecary Destination 1905 3650 Michigan Ave. 8130 Kercheval Ave. Detroit, 48216 Detroit, 48214 facebook.com/ 313-499-1205 threeringtravelingapothecary destination1905.com THE BIG 4
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by SHEKINI JENNINGS 4+ Visits to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 5+ Years eating at Seva Detroit 2+ Visits to the author series at Detroit public libraries in the last 12 months Simply Loves • Djenne Beads and Art • Hudson Cafe • Winter Blast in downtown Detroit • Mike’s Pizza Bar at Little Caesars Arena • Downtown/Midtown holiday decorations
Kiesling’s blend of community, a cool vibe and a creative cocktail list serves up a true Detroit bar experience. See Page 13 for more details.
TACOS IN MARKET CHEESE, CHOCOLATE, Jose’s Tacos CHARCUTERIE Opening fall 2019 at Mongers’ Provisions 2518 Market St. 4240 Cass Ave. Detroit, 48207 Detroit, 48201 313-651-7119 mongersprovisions.com
KIESLING BY JENNA BELEVENDER; CURIOSITIES COURTESY OF 3-RING TRAVELING APOTHECARY; DRINK COURTESY OF DESTINATION 1905; JOSE’S TACOS BY BILL BOWEN; CHARCUTERIE COURTESY OF MONGERS’ PROVISIONS CALL 800-DETROIT | VISITDETROIT.COM | 11 EXPERIENCE THE D DOWNTOWN DINE EMPIRE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS Indulge in signature cocktails Forbidden Fruit or Sacred Nectar. These delicious drinks are just a couple of the temptations to lure you into Empire, where contemporary American fare reigns. Offers a great weekend brunch. 3148 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-315-3131 or empirekitchenandcocktails.com LOS GALANES Have the Botana Galan at Los Galanes. The Mexican restaurant proclaims this elaborate corn chip, chorizo, bean and cheese dish is as unique to Detroit as the Coney dog (see Page 35). 3362 Bagley Ave., Detroit, 48216; 313-554-4444 or losgalanesdetroit.com THE RATTLESNAKE CLUB Shake up your taste buds with a meal from the multi-award- winning restaurant. The menu changes seasonally, but perch from the Great Lakes and certified angus beef are regular, popular staples. 300 River Place Drive, Detroit, 48207; 313-567-4400 or rattlesnakedetroit.com
Empire Kitchen & Cocktails
Westview Orchards in Washington Township, EnJoya Sweets in Roseville, Honcho in Clarkston and Dilla’s Delights in Detroit were among the winners at Donut Fest Detroit 2019 in Eastern Market.
Detroit Whisky Festival
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TO DO DETROIT WHISKY FESTIVAL March 13. Some of the best whisky, bourbons and ryes from around + the world gather together in RETAIL + ART Detroit’s historic Eastern Market Detroit Is The New Black has a newly renovated premier for this libation celebration. retail shop on Woodward Avenue Tickets required. that also doubles as a space for Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St., art exhibits, classes, poetry slams Detroit, 48207; 313-399-6667 and community collaboration. or facebook.com/detroitwhisky THE NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD Detroit’s North End is accessible STAY via the QLine streetcar at the Grand Blvd. stop. If a true sense of the city’s COMFORT INN - transformation is what you crave, DOWNTOWN DETROIT this neighborhood brings it home. Watch the sun set and rise over Share communal coffee at Gathering the Detroit River at Belle Isle State Coffee Co. Eat the best barbecue at Park or the Detroit International Parks Old Style Woodward Bar-B-Q. RiverWalk. Then drive just blocks Have cocktails at Kiesling. back to your cozy hotel. Shuttle Appreciate art at Tangent Gallery. service is also available to Put an old-fashioned sheen on downtown attractions. your shoes at the legendary 1999 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine Parlor. 48207; 313-567-8888 or tinyurl.com/comfortinn-detroit North End, Detroit, 48202; facebook.com/northenddetroit MOTORCITY CASINO HOTEL PARKER’S ALLEY Gaming, entertainment, spa treat- ments and dining, followed by a Named after Thomas Parker, one good night’s rest, are available to of Detroit’s first African-American you at MotorCity Casino Hotel. landowners, Parker’s Alley is Give a call to find out about current located behind the new Shinola package deals. Watch for specials Hotel. It now houses an assortment around the annual MotorCity of entrepreneurial businesses that Snowball (Jan. 25), which supports you can stroll and shop, including the Ruth Ellis Center and LGBTQ Drought, The Lip Bar (see Genuine community. Article on Page 112) and Posie Atelier. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, 48201; 1400 Woodward Ave., directly 866-782-9622, 866-STAY-MCC or behind Shinola Hotel, Detroit, 48226 motorcitycasino.com RIVERTOWN INN & SUITES - DOWNTOWN DETROIT Parker’s Alley Sleep well. Then wake up to an extravagant breakfast at the hotel’s Clique restaurant. The eatery is popular with Detroiters whose favorites include Mexican omelets, WHAT TO WATCH FOR corned beef hot skillets and Delmonico steak with eggs. The North American International 1316 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48207; Auto Show is trading its traditional 313-568-3000, 800-992-9616 or therivertowninn.com January dates in The D for June. Mark your calendars for NAIAS 2020 on June 13-20 at TCF Center and surrounding downtown locations. naias.com
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Dress yourself up in Detroit- style apparel at Clement “Fame” Brown Jr.’s shop, Three Thirteen. Located on the Historic Avenue of Fashion. See Page 18 or Shopping on Page 82 for details.
TACOS, TORTAS, INDO-AMERICAN TOSTADAS FUSION Atwater Street Tacos Veg-O-Rama 26425 Atwater St. 44930 Ford Road Flat Rock, 48134 Canton, 48187 734-789-7044 734-335-3952 THE BIG 4 atwaterstreettacos.com veg-o-rama.com
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by MELISSA JUDD 1 Big 3-0 birthday this year 2 Yummy micheladas consumed at Peso 3+ Bands seen at El Club this year Simply Loves • Tacos + tamales • Food trucks • Sipping margaritas on Taco Tuesday with my bestie Dulce • Anything involving food
GOGGLE UP BRICK BY BRICK Sandbox Virtual Reality Arcade Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks 35645 Warren Road Oct. 12-Jan. 5 Westland, 48185 Henry Ford Museum of 734-858-7771 American Innovation thesandboxvra.com 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, 48124 313-982-6001 or thf.org/lego
THREE THIRTEEN BY NICK HAGEN; TACOS COURTESY OF ATWATER STREET TACOS; VEG-O-RAMA BY ATHARVA KHARKAR; VIRTUAL REALITY BY MAX-KEGFIRE/GETTY IMAGES; TOWERS OF TOMORROW BY © JAMES HORAN FOR SYDNEY LIVING MUSEUMS CALL 800-DETROIT | VISITDETROIT.COM | 17 EXPERIENCE THE D DEARBORN/WAYNE TO DO CHANDLER PARK GOLF COURSE With the best greens around, this 18-hole public course has a par 71 layout perfect for amateurs and experienced golfers. Practice putting and chipping on a large practice green before showing off your big swing. 12801 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit, 48213; 313-331-7755 or chandler.golf THREE THIRTEEN Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion now sports Three Thirteen, “Detroit’s Brand Name.” With items from Detroit VS Everybody and Detroit Hustles Harder on the racks, this homegrown retail shop offers both local and big-name brand apparel. 19495 Livernois Ave., Detroit, 48221; 313-818-0500 or threethirteenstore.com. Peso Bar ADDITIONAL LOCATION: 2642 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48207; 313-818-0050. STAY DINE BEST WESTERN - TABLE NO. 2 CADIEUX CAFE WOODHAVEN INN A new white-linen, fine-dining A visit to Detroit isn’t complete THINGS ‘R’ BREWING No weary traveler can say no restaurant on the Avenue of without patronizing the joint that The city of Wyandotte is to a sauna, indoor pool or game Fashion has already become a features the nation’s only Belgian getting a new brewery. rooms. After a soak and a steam, neighborhood gem. Choosing feather bowling. With beer, live Wyandotte Beer Co. will be have a delectable bite at the the freshest ingredients from local music and the challenge of trying pouring beer soon. And that’s American Bar & Grill. farmers markets, Table No. 2 offers to hit a feather with a wooden ball, all it will be pouring. No wine, 21700 West Road, Woodhaven, gourmet American cuisine. you’re in for a fun time. no liquor, no trendy crafty 48183; 734-676-8000, 800- 18925 Livernois Ave., Detroit, cocktails. Just good ole beer. 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit, 48224; WESTERN or tinyurl.com/ 48221; 313-340-9550 or Located at 3016 1st St. 313-882-8560 or cadieuxcafe.com bestwesternwoodhaven tablenumber2.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & PESO BAR SUITES - CANTON With Mexican beer on tap, With creature comforts like a micheladas and more than 20 complimentary hot breakfast bar, unique cocktails, Peso is South- indoor pool and a fitness center, west Detroit’s new go-to hot spot. visitors can’t go wrong with Get your food served in a torta, choosing HIE. burrito or a la carte. Try the 3950 S. Lotz Road, Canton, 48188; popular Frida Kahlo. 734-721-5500 or hiexpress.com/ 2547 Bagley St., Detroit, 48216; cantonmi 313-974-619 or pesobardetroit.com THE WESTIN HOTEL - TEN EYCK TAVERN DETROIT METROPOLITAN Inside The Dearborn Inn, AIRPORT Ten Eyck offers light fare and The only hotel located inside Detroit cocktails. Lounge after a day Metro Airport, The Westin offers at The Henry Ford, and relax at long-term parking and direct access the upscale sports bar that has a to the shops inside the airport’s bit of something for everyone. McNamara Terminal. The Westin 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Heavenly® Bed is a definite plus. 48124; 313-271-2700 or 2501 Worldgateway Place, dearborninnmarriott.com/dining Cadieux Cafe Detroit, 48242; 734-942-6500 or tinyurl.com/westin-dtw DRINK COURTESY OF PESO; CADIEUX CAFE BY MICHELLE GERARD
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Pumpkin picking is a kid favorite at the Fall Festival in Kensington Metropark. Oct. 5-6. See Page 22 or Page 54 in Events for more details.
by WENSDY VON BUSKIRK 1,600 Prize $ for largest pumpkin at Michigan State Fair 22.22 Cost for 1 hour of axe throwing at BATL 1 Awesome sled hill at McHattie Park Simply Loves • Pure Barre West Bloomfield • Jeni’s Ugly Pies quiche • The Jagged Fork • Trick or treating in downtown Northville
SOUTHERN BBQ STYLINGS NEW CAR SHOW Max and Bella’s Smokehouse Southeast Michigan Auto Show 600 W. Ann Arbor Trail Jan. 3-5 Plymouth, 48170 Suburban Collection Showplace 734-667-5203 46100 Grand River Ave. maxandbellasbbq.com Novi, 48374 248-348-5600 suburbancollectionshowplace.com
PUMPKIN PICKING BY MOMCILOG/GETTY IMAGES; BURGER COURTESY OF BURGERIM; 5TH AVENUE BALLROOM COURTESY OF 5TH AVENUE BALLROOM; MAX AND BELLA’S SMOKEHOUSE BY MIKE OUELLETTE; CARS COURTESY OF SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACE CALL 800-DETROIT | VISITDETROIT.COM | 21 EXPERIENCE THE D GREATER NOVI TO DO FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 5-6. Fall is famous in Michigan. The changing leaves, the harvest, the cider. Celebrate the season at Kensington Metropark with farm tours, demos, living history, food, crafts and hayrides to pick your own pumpkins. 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, 48380; 810-227-8910, metroparks.com or tinyurl.com/ kensington-metro-fallfestival SANTA’S FLIGHT ACADEMY Nov. 7-Dec. 24. This immersive journey at Twelve Oaks Mall makes kids part of Santa’s flight crew. They’ll experience the sleigh, snow, a light show and flight suit visualizer as they navigate to the big man himself. 27500 Novi Road, I-96 and Novi Road, Novi, 48377; 248-348-9400 or shoptwelveoaks.com MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW Barrio Cocina Y Tequileria March 6-8. Gear up to golf Michi- gan’s many beautiful courses with DINE STAY 400 exhibitors teeing up great deals on equipment, resorts and THE NOMAD GRILL HOLIDAY INN - DETROIT Plush decor, intimate bar and more. Marking 30 years as the NORTHWEST LIVONIA international fare can be found region’s largest show. WELCOME WINE LOVERS Just 19 minutes from Detroit Metro Toasted Oak Grill & Market in at this restaurant inside the Airport, this tidy newly renovated Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi is a 2019 Wine Spectator Best Western Premier-Detroit hotel offers simple luxury and 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374; Award of Excellence winner. Southfield. Start with the famous attentive service. Business services, 517-548-1200 or michigangolfshow That all boils down to the lobster corn dog and move on to fitness center, laundry, pool, Jacuzzi .com restaurant being recognized root beer short ribs, Nomad pho and on-site restaurant and bar. globally for having a well- or a burger with hand-cut fries. 17123 N. Laurel Park Drive, curated wine list that’s 26555 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Livonia, 48152; 734-245-4700, well matched with the menu. 48033; 313-567-2622 or 888-HOLIDAY or tinyurl.com/hidnl See them on Eats in The D. thenomadgrill.com tinyurl.com/eats-d-toasted-oak HILTON GARDEN INN - NOVI FIRE IRON GRILL Everything you expect from a This modern bar and grill is tucked Hilton in the heart of Novi’s premier inside the stylish Detroit Marriott shopping, entertainment and expo Southfield (see listing at right). district. Amenities include Garden Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner Grille & Bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, whether you’re staying at the hotel indoor pool, fitness center and great or popping in to drink and dine. customer service. 27033 Northwestern Hwy., 27355 Cabaret Drive, Novi, 48377; Southfield, 48033; 248-455-2050 248-348-3840, 877-STAYHGI or or tinyurl.com/fireirongrill tinyurl.com/hgi-novimi BARRIO COCINA Y DETROIT MARRIOTT TEQUILERIA SOUTHFIELD A neighborhood hot spot in the Stunning decor, inviting lounges, heart of downtown Plymouth that enhanced meeting spaces and serves up contemporary Mexican redesigned rooms add up to a street food alongside a wide relaxing stay. Visit the indoor pool array of craft cocktails, brews and or Fire Iron Grill (see listing at left), tequila. Hora Feliz on weekdays. or venture out to the many local 555 Forest Ave., Plymouth, 48170; attractions nearby. TACOS COURTESY OF BARRIO COCINA Y TEQUILERIA; 734-738-6754 or barrioplymouth 27033 Northwestern Hwy., GOLF BY YURCHYKS/GETTY IMAGES .com Southfield, 48033; 248-356-7400 or marriott.com/dtwsl 22 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 M SEO SANS 900
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ARTISTIC GIFTS BOLD BREWS Holiday Market Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Nov. 15-Dec. 21 45629 Hayes Road Anton Art Center Shelby Twp., 48315 125 Macomb Place 586-580-2260 Mount Clemens, 48043 sweetwaterscafe.com/ THE BIG 4 586-469-8666 mi-shelby-township theartcenter.org
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The Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township celebrates the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, marking the Day of the Dead with respectful displays and activities. Nov. 1-3. See Page 26 and Page 56 in Events for more details.
by MICHELLE FUSCO 7 My lucky number 230 Species of birds in Lake St. Clair Metropark 500k Twinkling holiday lights at The Mall at Partridge Creek Simply Loves • Apple picking, cider and doughnuts at Westview Orchards & Winery • Backyard bonfires • Citrus-glazed salmon and kale salad at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant • Euchre tournaments • Fall strolls through Mae Stecker Park
RING O’ GOLD ECLECTIC ENTERTAINMENT The Halo Macomb Center for Hall Road east of Schoenherr Road the Performing Arts Sterling Heights, 48313 44575 Garfield Road sterling-heights.net/1666/ Clinton Twp., 48038 the-golden-corridor 586-286-2141 macombcenter.com
DAY OF THE DEAD COURTESY OF MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE; HOLIDAY MARKET COURTESY OF ANTON ART CENTER STAFF; SWEETWATERS COFFEE & TEA BY MICHAEL REY; THE HALO BY MARISSA JOHNSON; MACOMB CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS BY MARVIN SHAOUNI CALL 800-DETROIT | VISITDETROIT.COM | 25 EXPERIENCE THE D MACOMB STAY DINE COMFORT INN - UTICA ESTIA GREEK STREET FOOD Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, Watch as they make your gyro wrap premium cable, an exercise room, right in front of you. You pick your free hot breakfast and access to a meat — lamb, pork or chicken — lobby computer during your stay. and all your favorite fixings to go on Plenty of shopping, restaurants top. Try the spicy spread with feta and entertainment options nearby. and a three-pepper blend. Quick, Whirlpool suites available. affordable, delicious. Bowls and 11401 Hall Road, Utica, 48317; salads, too. 586-739-7111, 800-521-2121 5753 12 Mile Road, Warren, 48092; or comfortinnutica.com 586-248-4999 or goestia.com HAWTHORN SUITES BY FISHBONE’S WYNDHAM - WARREN The New Orleans-inspired menu DETROIT offers shrimp creole, gumbo, Relax at this pet-friendly hotel jambalaya or Louisiana crawfish with an outdoor pool and hot tub, boil, plus seafood, steaks and barbecue grills, free hot breakfast sushi. Live bands most Saturdays buffet and family/oversized room and a shuttle to downtown Detroit options. Conveniently located near sporting and entertainment events the General Motors Tech Center, complete the party. General Dynamics and the I-696 23722 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair freeway. Shores, 48080; 586-498-3000 30180 N. Civic Center Blvd., or fishbonesusa.com Warren, 48093; 586-353-7870, TASTE OF TEA 800-337-0202 or tinyurl.com/ Daily tea rituals are cozy, calming hawthornwarren Estia Greek Street Food and comforting. Choose from a HOMEWOOD SUITES vast selection of loose blends made BY HILTON - DETROIT with fresh, all-natural ingredients WARREN by a pair of young, local, tea-loving TO DO You’ll feel right at home in these entrepreneurs. DAY OF THE DEAD MIDWEST FLY FISHING EXPO spacious new suites with fresh, The Mall at Partridge Creek, CELEBRATION March 14-15. Learn tips on modern decor and full kitchens. 17420 Hall Road, Ste. 136, Clinton Nov. 1-3. Explore the colorful and casting, fly tying and rod building Twp., 48038; 586-914-9471 or Indulge in daily hot breakfast, festive Mexican holiday Dia de from expert anglers. Meet guides, tasteoftea.com evening socials with dinner and los Muertos through free photo outfitters, artists and authors, or drinks, plus a pool, fitness center exhibits, altar displays and traditional trade dubious fish tales with fellow and outdoor patio. Mexican cooking demos and dance enthusiasts at the oldest fly fishing 31993 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, performances. Co-sponsored by the show in the country. 48093; 586-979-7600 or Mexican Consulate in Detroit. Macomb Community College - Sports tinyurl.com/homewood-warren Lorenzo Cultural Center, Macomb & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Community College, 44575 Garfield Road, Warren, 48088; 586-498- Road, Building K, Clinton Twp., 4198 or midwestflyfishingexpo.com 48038; 586-445-7348 or lorenzoculturalcenter.com DODGE PARK ICE RINK Bundle up and glide across the ice of this open-air rink at the site of the new farmers market pavilion in Dodge Park. You’ll burn about 500 calories in just an hour of laps around this refrigerated oval. Opens late fall. 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, 48310; 586-446-2711 or sterling-heights.net
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JUMP TO JAPAN BEAUTIFUL, VIBRANT HAIR Adachi Studio Eleven 325 S. Old Woodward 10099 W. 11 Mile Road Birmingham, 48009 Huntington Woods, 48070 248-540-5900 248-591-4139 adachirestaurant.com thestudioeleven.com THE BIG 4
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Brighten your day with a trip to Drifter Coffee in Ferndale, where delicious daily specials and smiles are always on the menu. See Page 30 for more details.
by JOSH MALERMAN 1 New York Times best-selling book, Bird Box 1 Hit Netflix movie based on said book starring Sandra Bullock 1 Detroit rock ‘n’ roll band, High Strung Simply Loves • Being a singer/ songwriter/author • Bar-hopping in Ferndale • Shooting pool at the WAB
BEER + BRUSCHETTA BREW SCIENCE Zeoli’s Modern Italian The Alechemy Room 110 E. 14 Mile Road WAB (Woodward Avenue Brewers) Clawson, 48017 22646 Woodward Ave. 248-397-8050 Ferndale, 48220 zeolisitalian.com 248-546-3696 thewabferndale.com
DRIFTER COFFEE BY PRO EXPOSURE PHOTO; CHEF LLOYD ROBERTS COURTESY OF ADACHI; STUDIO ELEVEN BY DAWN DICKER; ZEOLI’S MODERN ITALIAN BY KARUNA PHOTO; THE ALECHEMY ROOM BY BILL BOWEN CALL 800-DETROIT | VISITDETROIT.COM | 29 EXPERIENCE THE D OAKLAND DINE STAY DRIFTER COFFEE BAYMONT BY WYNDHAM - A forward-thinking, modern FERNDALE ROYAL OAK alternative to the corporate coffee Situated perfectly between houses of old yet still a place for downtown Detroit and some incredible coffee with plenty of of the more happening suburbs. space to read or work. The Divine And Detroit Metro Airport is easy Goodness Blend is roasted to get to, too. Business centers and in-house, with a freshness that meeting rooms available. can easily be tasted. Drifter’s 11000 W. 8 Mile Road, Ferndale, meaningful mantra is “respect 48220; 313-855-1000 or for all humans.” tinyurl.com/baymont-ferndale 770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & 48220; 248-629-4400 or driftercoffee.com SUITES - AUBURN HILLS SOUTH HAZEL, RAVINES & It’s all about the most user-friendly DOWNTOWN experience for the business- Based on a unique three-part menu minded traveler. The less one broken up as so. Hazel, or “familiar” has to think about the daily foods such as grilled cheese, tomato accoutrements, like where to get soup and chips and dip. Ravines, or breakfast and access free Wi-Fi, the “well-traveled” foods like Georgian more time can be spent thinking cheese bread and the British fish about the things that matter. sandwich. And Downtown, or Guests get to choose the softness “trending” foods including grilled of their pillows, and that’s only the artichoke, kale and veggie burgers. tip of the personalized iceberg. The same progressive thinking 907 Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, applies to the drink list. 48326; 248-285-9300 or 1 Peabody St., Birmingham, 48009; tinyurl.com/hies-auburn-hills-south 248-671-1714 or hrd.kitchen QUALITY INN - TROY DETROIT TACO CO. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast, and Hazel, Ravines & Downtown Family-friendly and time-tested, located near where a lot of this newer Troy location of Detroit suburban Detroit’s business goes TO DO Taco Co. offers its awesome build- down. Downtown Detroit isn’t far your-own meal by way of a simple away either, nor is Detroit Metro HOLIDAY WALKS AT RACKHAM GOLF COURSE six-step ordering process. Tons of Airport. The malls and seemingly One of the finest courses in MEADOW BROOK HALL options for both meat eaters and infinite restaurants in Troy and the Nov. 29-Dec. 23. It’s time for Oakland County, Rackham has vegetarians alike. Classic Mexican surrounding area provide endless the seasonal self-guided walking a long history of manicured done in a hip, modern way. shopping and dining. tours through the mind-blowing fairways, polished greens, fairly 2199 Crooks Road, Troy, 48084; 2537 Rochester Court, Troy, 48083; splendor of Meadow Brook Hall. placed bunkers and a sense of 248-590-2981 or detroittaco.com 248-825-8135, 877-424-6423 or A reported 50 decorated trees are being isolated with the game tinyurl.com/qualityinn-troy displayed throughout the estate. itself. Some of the real fun is Romantic and awe-inspiring, this often indoors via the in-house elegant trip includes hot cocoa high-tech simulator. and warm fires burning in the 10100 W. 10 Mile Road, Huntington chimneys. Woods, 48070; 248-543-4040 or 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, rackham.golf 48309; 248-364-6200 WILD LIGHTS AT or meadowbrookhall.org DETROIT ZOO Nov. 16-17, 22-24, 29-30; Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 19-23, 26-31; Jan. 2-5. The walkways of the zoo are con- verted into a veritable wonderland with tunnels of dazzling lights flanked by light sculptures of animals and more.
PINXTOS BY HAZEL, RAVINES & Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, DOWNTOWN; WILD LIGHTS BY Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 JOSHUA HANFORD or detroitzoo.org Wild Lights at Detroit Zoo
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For additional video content, download HUBERT MASSEY the ZAPPAR APP and scan this page. ARTIST “I would take people on a tour of my artwork, which allows you to see Detroit history while visiting some of its best spots. I have 17 pieces in public places, from Campus Martius to the Federal Reserve Bank and Harmonie Park. First, we’d go to the Detroit Institute of Arts to see the Diego Rivera frescoes (see sidebar at right). Next, I would take them to TCF Center to see my newest fresco Detroit - Crossroad of Innovation, which depicts Detroit as a center of innovation. In the Charles H. Wright Museum, I designed the floor under the Ford Freedom Rotunda dome — it’s 72 feet in diameter and all terrazzo. The museum, which shares the African-American experience, is an educational facility where people walk away with true enlightenment. When you enter the lobby of Detroit’s Atheneum Hotel, you’ll see large murals of Greek mythology. I created those 27 years ago. The Atheneum is in Greektown, where restaurants like Pegasus Taverna (pegasustavernas.com) give visitors a real taste of the city. I also did the tile mural and sculpture piece at the Welcome Center pedestrian bridge in Mexicantown. There are great restaurants here for authentic Mexican food. My favorite is Mexican Village Restaurant (mexicanvillagefood.com). On the east-facing side of the Detroit Foundation Hotel is a mural we just restored by Charles McGee, who is now 94. It’s been an awesome experience to see a mural like this, that was done in the ’70s, revived after all these years.
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ONE IN A MILLION The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Industry frescoes, the largest in America, were painted by Diego Rivera in 1932-33. In the ‘80s, some of Rivera’s former assistants came to The D to do some restoration work on their mentor’s famous frescoes. They chose a dozen artists to help, hoping to teach them fresco techniques. Detroiter Hubert Massey was one of the 12, and is one of these invited artists who continues to practice this mural painting technique today. It’s done the same way Michelangelo did the Sistine Chapel, said Massey, using river sand, lyme, marble dust and oxidized pigments. As Massey celebrates his latest public artwork, the fresco Detroit - Crossroad of Innovation in TCF Center, he continues to engage the next generation of young artists and train them in the fresco technique popularized by the legendary Rivera. Just as he was decades ago. hubertmasseymurals.net
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Fun for the Fam Start out at Royal Oak Farmers Market (romi.gov/389/farmers-market). Friday markets run through Thanksgiving; Saturday markets run year-round, with antique markets on Sundays. Check the calendar for food truck rallies, beer festivals, craft shows and artist markets. Get your dose of Vitamin Z at the Detroit Zoo (detroitzoo.org), where you can watch polar bears plunge and butterflies float. Browse Main and Washington streets for Royal Oak’s funky salons, vintage boutiques and speciality stores like Made in the Mitten (madeinthemittenstore .com) and Toyology (toyologytoys.com).
Butterfly Garden at the Detroit Zoo
Dining Decisions, Decisions Royal Oak has perfected happy hour, with 526 Main’s (526main.com) dueling pianos, upscale beer halls like Ale Mary’s (alemarysbeer.com) and vintage-vibe cocktail bars like Pinky’s Rooftop (pinkysroyaloak.com) adding to the eats and entertainment mix. HopCat (hopcat.com/royal-oak) is known for its vast craft beer selection and fries, while Jim Brady’s (jimbradysdetroit.com) menu offers decades-old Detroit classics like the 7 Mile Caesar and Charlie Brown burger. Watch for the annual Royal Oak Restaurant Week (dineroyaloak.org/ restaurant-week) typically held in March. Pinky’s Rooftop
Never-Ending Nightlife HIT THE PILLOW For 40 years, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle Rest your head at the Hotel (comedycastle.com) has showcased the best Royal Oak, a motor lodge comic talent in the country. Wednesday reimagined as a boutique is open mic night. The historic Royal Oak hotel, or the pet-friendly Music Theatre (royaloakmusictheatre.com) Hyatt Place - Detroit Royal is a club-style venue with a full calendar. Oak. See Stay on Page 94. Pronto! (facebook.com/prontovideobar), Savor brunch the next morning at Cafe Muse an LGBTQ-friendly restaurant and video bar, (cafemuseroyaloak.com), serves up live entertainment, including Broad- where the grilled cheese — way-style cabaret nights. Drag Queen Bingo three cheeses, tomato, basil (five15.net/drag-queen-bingo), is offered in and honey — is nationally the space next door, along with Sip, Swish and celebrated. Stroke guided painting and wine events. Royal Oak Music Theatre
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Looking for tasty alternatives to the classic Coney dog that still fall within the Detroit Coney category? Read our entry on Chili Mustard Onions (Page 39), known for its vegan version. Or try the Hani at any of the area’s National Coney Island locations (nationalconeyisland .com). This chicken pita has been giving the Coney dog some stiff competition for the title of Detroit’s Coney Island fave.
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Good Neighbor Carli Goltowski once worked for Shinola, the luxury brand and manufacturer based in Detroit. Today, she is the owner of her own Detroit- based clothing shop called Good Neighbor, which is Queen of Soul Gets R-E-S-P-E-C-T coincidentally — or maybe We can’t deny it: It’s an honor that Aretha Franklin, who not so much — located on died in 2018, was posthumously awarded the Pulitzer the first floor of Detroit’s Prize Special Citation. Even so, the city of Detroit won’t be Shinola Hotel. But that’s denied its due when it comes to showing R-E-S-P-E-C-T not the best part of this for the late Queen of Soul, a lover and resident of The D. story. Good Neighbor, Right away, we decided to rename Chene Park the Aretha which carries men’s and Franklin Amphitheatre. Next, we started lobbying Congress women’s apparel along to have a stretch of M-10 (aka the Lodge) named after her. with custom city-themed It became the Aretha L. Franklin Memorial Highway this past items, is actually a good summer. And just to throw it out there: In 2017, long before neighbor. With every sale, that Pulitzer thing, a section of Madison Street in Detroit was the shop donates dollars to baptized Aretha Franklin Way. Humble Design, a nonprofit in Pontiac that helps thearetha.com families transitioning from homelessness furnish their new residence. shopgoodneighbor.com
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Motor City Street Dance Academy The ingenuity of Detroiters looking to pay it forward appears endless these days. We’ve got amateur horticulturists planting trees and gardens to beautify neighborhoods. Undergrad students empowering homeless women by giving them jobs making sleeping bag coats for the homeless. And we’ve got b-boy Benito “Mav-One” Vasquez, who is channeling his love of hip-hop culture and street dancing to teach kids in southwest Detroit, where he grew up, how to be entrepreneurs and artists as well as accountable, responsible human beings. Vasquez runs Motor City Street Dance Academy, a safe space where anyone with a creative drive in music, dance and art can express themselves and their talents through the same culture he did as a teen. All the while, they are also cultivating the skills they possess to become productive people in their communities. motorcitysda.com
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38 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 In 2016, the World Food Travel Association conducted the largest survey of food travel to date and found that more than 60 percent of us take pictures of our food when we travel. More than 80 percent of respondents also said that food helps them understand the culture of the place they are visiting. In today’s world of so many choices, food is becoming a larger part of why and where we choose to spend our vacations. Detroit hasn’t always been a food destination. But, with 100+ restaurants LOCATION: opening in metro Detroit 3411 Brush St., over the past three years, Detroit, 48201 experts and influencers CUISINE: like the Chicago Tribune, Vegan junk food? National Geographic, Food Chili You bet! & Wine magazine and mic.com are now singing Mustard MAY WE the praises of Detroit’s RECOMMEND: rising food scene. The CMO Coney dog. That’s why we decided Onions Your prerogative if it was due time to share you want to add the our top picks of The D’s house-made “cheeze” newest favorites and most (CMO) sauce. anticipated coming-soons. 1 Six selections chosen as According to Forbes, the number of Americans who identify much for their owners’ as vegan increased more than 600 percent between 2014 and Detroit-inspired back- 2017. That means there’s a lot of people looking for alternative stories as their menus. menu options. But the new wave of vegan eating wasn’t really the motivation behind the opening of CMO. For longtime vegan and owner Pete LaCombe, it came from a much simpler desire. “I missed junk food,” he admitted. “In Detroit, we grow up eating National Coney Island. I missed the taste of a great Coney dog with all the toppings.” LaCombe decided to go vegan seven years ago, prompted by his love of food and his belief in the ethical treatment of animals. Growing up in a large, close-knit family, LaCombe credits his grandmother for teaching him his way around the kitchen. With his new vegan lifestyle, he took those lessons learned from the family kitchen to adapt and reimagine the classic flavors he craved. At CMO, plant-based burgers like the Big Mock take a backseat to the popular Coney dog. The “chili” atop the meatless wiener really does taste like Detroit-style chili. You can even get it on an order of fries with CMO’s very own “cheeze” for chili-cheese fries, the ultimate Detroit junk food feast. facebook.com/chilimustardonions
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Michigan & Trumbull Pizza
LOCATION: After moving to Pittsburgh in 1441 W. Elizabeth St., 2012, metro Detroiters Kristen Detroit,2 48216 Calverley and her husband, Opening late fall 2019 Nathan Peck, turned their craving for Detroit-style pizza into a CUISINE: successful business — Michigan Detroit-style pizza & Trumbull Pizza located inside with toppings Pittsburgh’s Federal Galley, nontraditional a restaurant accelerator. MAY WE Now they’re coming back RECOMMEND: to their Michigan roots, bring- The think-outside- ing their easily distinguishable the-pizza-box Detroit-style pizza to Detroit. Farnsworth Fungi Why is it distinguishable? with whipped That’s easy: the menu. goat cheese and “We thought very hard and lemon zest carefully about toppings and flavor combinations,” Calverley explained. “With a few excep- tions, most Detroit-style pizza toppings are still really traditional. We decided to evolve and play with funky ingredients.” The St. Aubin Sausage pie has red sauce, mozzarella, broccoli, fennel sausage and crème fraîche. The Packard Pepperoni has red sauce, mozzarella, pickled chiles, pepperoni and house-made hot honey. Peck has also created a While Michigan crust that is airy yet still crunchy & Trumbull Pizza and caramelized. awaits the grand Peck and Calverley are opening of its Corktown excited to return to a Detroit that location, patrons can has changed immensely during grab a slice at the pop- their time away. The Corktown up location at Detroit’s neighborhood they’ve chosen Fort Street Galley is one of the hottest in the city (fortstreetgalley.org) and is only a stone’s throw from this fall. the intersection that inspired the name of their Pittsburgh success story.
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40 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 Godwin Ihentuge
LOCATION: Godwin Ihentuge took a gamble. He bet that his background in marketing 6500 Woodward Ave., paired with his father’s recipes would be a hit in metro Detroit. He was right. Detroit, 48202 Serving “culture in a bowl,” Yum Village’s Afro-Caribbean menu includes jerk chicken and black-eyed pea fritters, along with sweet and spicy plantains CUISINE: and jollof rice. Afro-Caribbean. Before he was a restaurateur, Ihentuge was inspired to help others That’s a splash of become successful. His early catering business was an evolving cultural West African (jollof experience where chefs rotated, allowing customers to taste their food rice and fried plantains) and give feedback. This model of community support would later become meets Caribbean the foundation for Yum Village. Ihentuge, for instance, has developed a (jerked meat) commission-based model for employees, who easily make a livable wage. MAY WE Even customers who refer catering jobs can earn a 20 percent referral fee. RECOMMEND: Evolving from a food truck into a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Yum The jerk chicken — Village is clearly at a new beginning. It’s New Center-area location is smack we’re not jerking dab in the middle of rapid change as the neighborhood expects an influx around about how of 2,800 new property units by the end of 2020. That means a lot more yummy it is potential patrons to help fill Ihentuge’s village. yumvillage.com
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San Morello + The Brakeman
LOCATION: Considered one of the finest independent rotating craft beers as well as classic craft At the Shinola Hotel. American-made product companies, Shinola spirits. The restaurant was designed with 4San Morello, partnered with Bedrock to open the Shinola garage doors that can open in warmer months 1400 Woodward Ave., Hotel in Detroit in 2018. When it came to to both Parker’s Alley retail and Farmer Street, Detroit, 48226. the hotel’s food and beverage management, creating a gorgeous indoor/outdoor space The Brakeman, Shinola turned to NoHo Hospitality of New York for shopping, sipping and strolling. 22 John R St., City. Headed by chef Andrew Carmellini and Food served at The Brakeman is supported Detroit, 48226. restaurateurs Luke Ostrom and Josh Pickard, by Penny Red’s carryout-only fried chicken NoHo owns or manages over a dozen iconic joint on Farmer Street. Carmellini perfected the CUISINE: restaurant brands. The partnership has brought menu at his NYC restaurant Dutch before he Italian on the upscale a level of creativity, service and training to Detroit brought it to Detroit. The options are simple: at San Morello; fried that’s hard to beat. buckets of chicken, sandwiches and sides. chicken and a biscuit San Morello is the hotel’s anchor restaurant. Customers can order at Penny Red’s and then at Penny Red’s (inside Featuring a contemporary Italian menu designed take their spoils to a table at The Brakeman. The Brakeman) by Carmellini, San Morello is a delicious breakfast, Surprisingly, the process makes for a smooth MAY WE lunch, dinner and brunch fine-dining experience. flow of guests and a more interactive experience RECOMMEND: The restaurant has been perfectly conceptualized for them in the space. Breakfast spaghetti to serve hotel guests’ needs and includes an sanmorello.com at brunch or the must- exclusive street entrance for its private dining room. thebrakemandetroit.com order lamb meatballs The Brakeman is Shinola Hotel’s more casual pennyreds.com at San Morello and food experience. Styled after European beer a honey butter- halls, it features beer tap tables, dozens of dunked bix (biscuit) at Penny Red’s
2016 2017 Bring Spice It Up: Vegans Rejoice: on the Zagat put Detroit CNN Travel put Detroit on its short list Accolades on its list of of best cities for vegans around the world the 26 Hottest — sharing the nod with destinations like Food Cities NYC, Toronto and Chennai, India
42 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 PENNY RED’S SIDEWINDER FRIES AND OTHER SIDES (OPPOSITE PAGE) AND THE BRAKEMAN (AT TOP) BY NOAH FECKS; POLENTA AT SAN MORELLO BY NICOLE FRANZEN
2017 2018 2018 2018 Foodies Detroit: Praise from People: Welcome to Paradise: We’re GREAAAT!: The D was named one of six Detroit grabs a spot The Chicago Tribune Millennial media mainstay unexpected cities for the food on people.com’s list of calls Detroit’s restaurant mic.com posted that lover (claiming the title in the the 10 Hottest Foodie scene a foodie’s paradise “Detroit is quickly becoming North American category) by Cities in America a great food city” National Geographic
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Blake Kownacki
Fine and specialty wineries have established them- For additional video LOCATION: selves all over northwest and southwest Michigan content, download the ZAPPAR APP 1000 Gratiot Ave., as well as the Upper Peninsula. But down here in and scan this page. Detroit, 48207 the city, a winery hadn’t existed for more than 60 years according to regarded area newspapers like CUISINE: the Detroit Free Press. Not until winemaker Blake Yes. Wine is food. Kownacki moved back in 2010 to the hometown MAY WE he calls “the best city on Earth.” RECOMMEND: With more than 15 years’ experience making A bottle, not just a wine in California and Australia, Kownacki pushed glass, of the 2016 back against the idea that great grapes couldn’t be Cabernet Franc Rose grown in the city of Detroit. “It’s important for me to express the region in my wine,” Kownacki explained. Teaming up with Michigan State University’s viticul- ture program, he is exploring urban vineyard options in the city. Community Affairs Coordinator Thomas Detroit Roberes is already helping make it a group project Vineyards in Detroit’s MorningSide neighborhood, where is located in a vines planted in collaboration with residents are renovated section “beautiful, hardy and soon to be fruitful,” said of Detroit’s historic Roberes. “We’re not just growing grapes,” he added. Stroh’s ice cream Detroit “This is an oasis of green space, a community vine- factory. yard where residents can become a part of a new Vineyards wine/grape economy.” Detroit Vineyards also recently launched a food program. It’s light fare for now, with options like charcuterie and a cider dip with soft pretzels, which features a dry cider and cheddar cheese dip topped with scallions. “The wine comes first here,” Kownacki 5 said. “But we have fun finger food that pairs well.” 2019 2019 detroitvineyards.com Budget Buddy: Baker Extraordinaire: Lonely Planet put Detroit Detroit’s Sister Pie on its list of America’s owner Lisa Ludwinski best food cities for was a James Beard travelers on a budget Award finalist for BLAKE KOWNACKI BY JENNA BELEVENDER; BOTTLE BY Outstanding Baker JULIE HILL; TASTING ROOM COURTESY OF DETROIT VINEYARDS
44 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 Fusion Flare Kitchen & Cocktails
LOCATION:6 Located on a street that’s best 16801 Plymouth known for auto repair shops and Road, Detroit, 48202 churches, Fusion Flare is the first dine-in restaurant to open in CUISINE: Detroit’s Joy community in nearly A little bit of soul, two decades. That’s amazing. lots of local It’s all because of Mashelle ingredients Sykes, a former employment MAY WE specialist for the City of Detroit RECOMMEND: who always had a passion for The lamb chops food. Sykes eventually enrolled or crispy chicken in Oakland Community College’s wings. Add a side culinary arts program, attending of the collard greens. school part time. After graduating, she decided to put her food-led vision into action. Like many Detroiters, she first tossed around the idea of relocating and opening her restaurant in another city. The resurgence of her hometown, however, made staying a more appealing option. Fusion Flare Kitchen & Cocktails has a traditional American menu with soul-satisfying entrees like buttermilk fried chicken and pork or lamb chops with a ginger glaze. Special care and attention are also placed on the bar. Craft cocktails, an expertly curated wine list and a high-level of customer service from the bartenders make the dine-in experience unforgettable. Where downtown’s development has been the headline, Fusion Flare is a noble story of renewal in one of the city’s farther-reaching westside neighborhoods. LAMB CHOPS WITH A SIDE OF MAC AND CHEESE AND fusionflare.net COLLARD GREENS BY MICHELLE GERARD
WATCH EATS IN THE D: YOUR DETROIT FOODIE GUIDE BIBA ADAMS is a native Detroit writer whose work has appeared Eats in The D is a YouTube series focused on Detroit’s world-class dining scene. in Jezebel, Model D Media, VIBE, youtube.com/user/officialvisitdetroit The Grio and more. She is a lover of music, culture and great food.
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culturally speaking Get Enlightened at the Detroit Film Theatre (dia.org/ Detroit’s Cultural Center, an dft). A little-known secret: the DIA’s easy 15-minute QLine ride from cafeteria-style eatery, Café DIA, Campus Martius Park, puts you in has really good eats and is open an area where you can easily walk Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to and enjoy the Detroit Historical With the Kids Museum (detroithistorical.org), Get hands-on at Michigan Science Detroit Institute of Arts (dia.org), Center, which has more than Michigan Science Center (mi-sci 250 exhibits and three theaters, .org), Charles H. Wright Museum of including a planetarium. Every African American History (thewright Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., .org) and the Detroit Public Library there are live stage shows that bring (detroitpubliclibrary.org) — all in one science to life. Other not-to-be- FAMILY ANTICS From top: The powerful day, if you so choose. missed Sunday spots, especially stories of African- Yeah, we said library. Its hallowed for families, include the Outdoor Americans shared in the halls are not only a book lover’s Adventure Center (OAC) (michigan And Still We Rise exhibit heaven but marvels to behold. .gov/oac), just east of downtown at The Wright, the spooky Among the library’s art to adore: Detroit on the riverfront, and The entertainment during John Stephens Coppin’s 1964 Henry Ford (thf.org) in Dearborn. Hallowe’en in Greenfield three-panel mural Man’s Mobility, “There’s a lot of doing, not just Village and the lessons which fittingly celebrates modes seeing,” said Linda Walters, director with nature offered up of transportation. The Detroit at the OAC. “We offer an active at Detroit’s Outdoor Public Library is known to host way for kids and adults to feel Adventure Center all cater an event or two on any particular like they’re outdoors.” Those ways to kids’ sensibilities. Sunday — a noted author’s include getting in a rowboat and reading, a jazz combo or a yoga mimicking fishing, plus various CHARLES H. WRIGHT session are among its beyond- forms of archery. Sometimes, MUSEUM BY MICHELLE books offerings. weather permitting, you might be GERARD; HALLOWE’EN BY EE BERGER; OUTDOOR If you skip out on library time, go invited to actually go outdoors for ice fishing, snowshoeing or sledding. ADVENTURE CENTER BY walk the brick streets of Old Detroit JACOB LEWKOW at the Detroit Historical Museum, or At The Henry Ford, you’ve got stroll through the permanent exhibit Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village And Still We Rise at The Wright, multiple nights in October, or during depicting the perseverance and the really cold months there’s power of African-Americans. Make Henry Ford Museum of American your way to the DIA and appreci- Innovation, open every Sunday ate masterpieces by masters like 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., where the Towers Rivera, Degas and Van Gogh. While of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks there, check out independent films traveling exhibit runs Oct. 12-Jan. 5.
48 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 outdoors and more City as a Canvas beginning the evening of Nov. 22, For a grittier but no less fabulous the night of the Detroit Tree introduction to art in Detroit, take Lighting Ceremony. a Sunday stroll or bike ride, and An open plaza in the heart of view some of the city’s finest downtown, Campus Martius Park murals, many breathing new life is a popular gathering place for into old brick buildings and ice skating or simply taking in the concrete structures. Thanks to attractive views. The Rink opens outdoor sculpture sanctuaries like for skating the evening of the Lincoln Street Art Park and annual holiday tree lighting and remains events such as Murals in the Market open through early March. Hours (muralsinthemarket.com), which vary through the week, but on began five years ago, Detroit is a STREET TREATS Sundays it’s typically open by Admire art work on concrete walls canvas for international and local noon and closes around midnight. artists. More than 125 murals, for (top) and then shop pop-up markets Also around the same time as in downtown Detroit parks. example, now adorn spaces in the tree lighting, nearby Cadillac the city because of Murals in the Square and Capitol Park open MURAL BY MURALS IN THE MARKET; Market. Most can be found around pop-up markets that run through HOLIDAY SHOPS BY MICHELLE GERARD historic Eastern Market. early January. After that, the area Park It surrounding Campus Martius Park Throughout the late fall and winter transforms into a wonderland of months, Campus Martius Park family activity for Winter Blast, (downtowndetroitparks.com) is lit held on select weekends typically with festive lights and activities, in mid-January and February.
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Sports fans can get an up-close look at two of downtown Detroit’s sports facilities. Ford Field (fordfield.com) and Little Caesars Arena (313presents .com) — home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons — host tours in the fall and winter. Ford Field is available for group and individual tours by appointment on games start and an hour after Any Given Sunday non-game days only. games end. $5 per person. In the fall, when there’s a Detroit LCA tours are offered Lions home game, Eastern Market The Detroit Lions (detroitlions by appointment only (easternmarket.org) trades in fun .com) also offer a free pedestrian- on Sunday game days its farmers market persona and friendly tailgate experience in (detroitredwings transforms into tailgate central. “It’s front of Ford Field on game days. .com/tours). a huge party,” said Lonni Thomas, Brush Street, between John R and market manager. “We easily get and Montcalm, becomes one big block 5,000 to 6,000 people per game.” party called Pride Plaza. Open to And they arrive with grills, speakers all — whether you have a ticket to and movie-size screen monitors. the game or not — Pride Plaza fun “I’ve even seen people bring in a begins a half hour before the gates games mobile Jacuzzi,” added Thomas. open and lasts until kickoff. Although space can be found on nearby streets, it’s best to rent Beacon Park (dtebeaconpark parking spots from Eastern Market .com), the city’s newest park, has Corp. The cost is $45 per space, entered the football pre- and post- offered on a first-come, first- party scene, too, featuring a place PARTY HARDY served basis. Make reservations to tailgate and a warm, dry area to Sundays and a Detroit at easternmarket.org, or on game watch select Lions games and the Lions game equate day stop by the office at 2934 area’s most popular college football to lots of organized games, such as Michigan State vs. Russell St., which opens at 7 a.m., tailgating activities in University of Michigan. A variety to check availability. Shuttles run downtown Detroit, every 15 minutes from the market of non-football activities run year- including at Beacon beginning 90 minutes before round at the park as well. Park (above).
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50 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 eat, drink and be merry Bringin’ Brunch It’d be hard to argue that there’s It seems like if you blink, there’s a more romantic place to dine in a new restaurant in town, adding metro Detroit than The Whitney to the diverse landscape of places (thewhitney.com). This charming to eat, drink and party. (See story restaurant offers a three-course on Page 38.) There’s a number of plated brunch from 10 a.m.-1:30 reputable Detroit-area brunch p.m. and a four-course high tea at spots you won’t want to miss 2 p.m. every Sunday. Additionally, on any given Sunday, including every first and fourth Sunday, guests Bobcat Bonnie’s (bobcatbonnies can participate in tours and a dining .com), which encourages patrons experience from 5:30-9:30 p.m. to design their own mimosas and that includes a walk-through of the bloody marys. Laid-back yet lively, mansion, a five-course meal and Honest John’s (honestjohnsdetroit paranormal tour that the restau- .com) in the Cass Corridor keeps rant’s Director of Operations David brunch friendly on the budget and Duey describes as “an authentic serves a highly praised chicken ghost hunting.” and waffles. With too many After-Brunch Merriment “best of brunch” wins to count, If you’re looking to pass away Dime Store (eatdimestore.com) is your Sunday with just a good obviously a solid choice, too. Order drink and good company, go to the brioche french toast or veggie Candy Bar (thesirenhotel.com), hash. For those living a vegetarian/ which Architectural Digest named vegan lifestyle, Brooklyn Street Local the “most beautifully designed (brooklynstreetlocal.com) is your bar” in Michigan. Inside the Siren go-to brunch spot. From 9 a.m.- Hotel, it’s open Sundays, 5 p.m.- 3 p.m. every weekend, the menu 1 a.m. Or you can head to Bert’s features tasty vegan options from Market Place (bertsentertainment banana walnut pancakes to poutine. complex.com) in Eastern Market. Known for its barbecue and music, At The Apparatus Room inside the entertainment complex the Detroit Foundation Hotel features a theater, jazz room and (detroitfoundationhotel.com/ a Motown room. Sunday night is MEAL OF THE DAY apparatus-room), you’ll find open-mic night. Sundays and brunch pair well in live jazz once a month during downtown Detroit, where staples In the Wayne State University Sunday brunch. Pair any one of its like (from top) The Apparatus Room, neighborhood, you’ll find the plated offerings with the Foundation Honest John’s and Bobcat Bonnie’s nothing-fancy-but-fun Bronx Bloody, which uses all Detroit-made serve up some of the city’s best. Bar on Second Avenue, which ingredients: Detroit Foundation gin attracts the college crowd and THE APPARATUS ROOM BY JESSE DAVID GREEN; (made in collaboration with Detroit locals who enjoy a good beer, HONEST JOHN’S AND BOBCAT BONNIE’S BY City Distillery), Norden aquavit and burger and game of pool. And MICHELLE GERARD McClure’s bloody mix. we’d be remiss if we didn’t men- Or enter from the back at La tion Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Dolce Vita (ldvrestaurant.net) for (theofficialbakerskeyboardlounge For additional video plated Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.- .com) for a Sunday stop. Many of content, download 3 p.m. Live piano music accompa- America’s jazz greats have played the ZAPPAR APP nies the menu that includes salmon Baker’s, which prides itself on being and scan this page. hash and Italian-style french toast. called the world’s oldest jazz club.
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OCTOBER Phil Collins O / Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 and Patrick Carney head up the Oct. 1. Get ready to air drum along Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, Grammy Award-winning band. Scarefest Scream Park to his legendary ‘80s hits at Still 48309; 248-377-3300 or mbtheatre DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Through Oct. (every Fri. and Sat.). Not Dead Yet, Live! — a celebration .com. $ Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; There is something for everyone of Collins’ epic career. Erebus 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $ here. These guys offer up four DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Oct. 3-Nov. 2. Four floors of Fall Festival different haunted attractions, from Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; absolute terror and state-of-the- Oct. 5-6. A harvest fest how it a family-friendly Hayride of Doom art Hollywood special effects await 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $ should be, including farm dem- to the intensely terrifying Castle anyone daring enough to enter. onstrations and a vendor market. of the Dead. Feeling spooky on a Fall RV & Camping Show In a twisted way, traversing the Hop on a horse-drawn hayride to Sunday? Also open Oct. 20 and 27. Oct. 2-6. Michiganders know there horrors has a way of bonding find the perfect pumpkin for your M / 34111 28 Mile Road, Lenox Twp., is nothing like the great outdoors. friends and family. Check the front porch, visit the Kensington 48048; 586-749-6666 or scarefest This annual expo has deals on the website for complete schedule. Living History Village to pick up a few pioneer skills or bust a gut screampark.com. $ wheels you need to get out there O / 18 S. Perry St., Pontiac, 48342; watching Rosco the Clown. and explore, from trailers and 248-332-7884 or hauntedpontiac.com. $ The Inside World: GN / Kensington Metropark, 4570 pop-ups to luxurious top-of- Contemporary Aboriginal Hocus Pocus LIVE Huron River Pkwy., Milford, 48380; the-line RVs. Oct. 4-5. Trust the award-winning Australian Memorial Poles 810-227-8910, metroparks.com or Goblin King Players to bring this Through Jan. 5. Traditionally, these GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, tinyurl.com/kensington-metro Halloween classic to life on stage poles served as mortuary markers 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374; -fallfestival. $ 517-349-8881 or marvac.org. $ with accurate costumes, movie representing the moment when a props and precise shadow acting Fall Flavor Weekends loved one’s spirit left earth. Today, Murder on the Orient Express — all while the film plays in the Oct. 5-6. Fall harvest is historically these stunning honorary works Oct. 2-27. When a snowdrift stops background. a time of feast and celebration. Discover the stories of our history are made by contemporary the Orient Express in its tracks and DW / Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser in Greenfield Village as you learn Australian artists. From the Debra passengers discover an American Road, Detroit, 48219; 313-537-2560 to make classic American dishes, and Dennis Scholl collection. or redfordtheatre.com. $ tycoon stabbed to death in his from fried ham with red-eye gravy DD / Charles H. Wright Museum of compartment, a classic whodunit The Black Keys to ginger gems and ribbon cake. African American History, 315 E. Warren unfolds on the stranded train. Yes, Oct. 5. Few rock acts these days DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494-5800 it sounds intense, but it’s quite the can really leave your ears ringing Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 or thewright.org. clever comedy. like The Black Keys. Dan Auerbach or thf.org. $
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Glass Pumpkin Fest GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, Theatre Bizarre a matter of years. Frat-rapper Oct. 5-6, 12-13. Ready to decorate 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374; Oct. 12, 19. The jaw-dropping Hoodie Allen puts a little more for the fall season? Get your hands 248-737-4477 or novihomeshow.com. $ architecture of Detroit’s Masonic pop into the pop-rap genre, and on one of the studio’s signature Temple is the perfect backdrop the first leg of his Whatever USA Rent 20th Anniversary Tour glass pumpkins, which come in a for this macabre masquerade tour will deliver the hits. Oct. 11-12. Two decades ago, variety of artistic shapes and styles, spectacle. Burlesque dancers, fire DD / St. Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress little-known composer Jonathon from fantasy to Van Gogh. eaters, performance artists and St., Detroit, 48226; 313-961-8961 or Larson changed the landscape DW / The Glass Academy, 25331 more take up all eight floors and, saintandrewsdetroit.com. $ of American Broadway theater Trowbridge, Dearborn, 48124; trust us, Detroit’s dark side is truly forever with a rock musical that Disney on Ice Presents Dream Big 313-561-4527 or glassacademy.com. something you need to see to Oct. 17-20. See the stories of tells the story of seven artists believe. Costumes mandatory. strength, bravery and kindness Guests of Honor from struggling to follow their dreams the Musée du Louvre DD / The Masonic of Detroit, 500 that make Disney so magical. in the face of fear. Fall in love with Oct. 6-May 3. Discover two mas- Temple St., Detroit, 48201; 313-638- Rediscover your love for Cinderella, Rent all over again as the master- terworks of French 18th-century 2724 or theatrebizarre.com. $ Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, piece returns to the stage. portrait sculpture lent from the Towers of Tomorrow enjoy action-packed adventures DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward with Moana and Maui, explore with Musée du Louvre — Jean-Antoine with LEGO Bricks Coco’s Miguel, join Rapunzel’s Houdon’s portraits of Americans Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 Oct. 12-Jan. 5. Certified LEGO quest and travel to the kingdom of in the Age of Enlightenment. The or 313presents.com. $ professional Ryan “Brick Man” Arandelle with Elsa, Anna and Olaf. sculptures sit alongside important Zoo Boo McNaught has created a 1:200 works on view already, offering DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Oct. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27. What scale skyline of the world’s greater context of visual culture Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; exactly does this “merry-not- architectural marvels, including in the early American Republic. 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $ scary” event entail? Magicians, the Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 and Empire State Building. Visiting acrobats, jugglers, friendly ghosts Masquerade Ball Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; Henry Ford Museum of American Oct. 18. Halloween gets a high- and goblins making friends with 313-833-7900 or dia.org. Innovation, this first-of-its-kind class spin with Venetian masks, your costumed kids as they gather exhibit invites you to build your tuxedos and gowns, live music, Million Dollar Quartet goodies from a haunted trick-or- own tower of tomorrow from a soothsayer and a self-guided Oct. 10. Picture it. Sun Records, treat trail. It’s sweet and not too tour of this American castle. Chef- 1956, Memphis, Tennessee. more than 200,000 LEGO bricks. spooky. attended food stations, a full Four musicians — Elvis Presley, DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, signature bar and dancing in the Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or ballroom make it that much more and Carl Perkins — gather for or thf.org/lego. $ detroitzoo.org. $ memorable. what can be considered the Peppa Pig Live! O / Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate greatest jam session of all time. Making Strides Against Oct. 13. Peppa Pig reaches more Drive, Rochester, 48309; 248-364- This Tony Award-winning musical Breast Cancer Walk than 75 million homes every 6200 or meadowbrookhall.org. $ tells that story. Oct. 12. Whether you’ve faced day. Now she’s on stage to bring WO / The Colosseum at Caesars Wind- it yourself or supported a loved the kids along for new adven- Windsor Craft Beer Festival sor, 377 Riverside Drive E., Windsor, ON, one through it, this is a battle we tures. Feel the infectious joy and Oct. 18-19. History and beer collide here. Historic Willistead N9A 7H7; 800-991-7777 or caesars all know well. Fighters, survivors, laughter as Peppa and her friends Park in Walkerville hosts a good .com/caesars-windsor/shows. $ families and friends can walk with discover the wonders of camping. ol’ fashioned neighborhood party the American Cancer Society and DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village full of live music and the best brews Oct. 11-13, 17-20, 24-27. Create take strides to end breast cancer Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 or around town. The theme draws your own Halloween adventure through research, advocacy, 313presents.com. $ cues from Hiram Walker himself, as you travel along a pathway lit education and service. Hoodie Allen who started brewing in 1855. by 1,000 hand-carved jack-o’- DD / Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, Oct. 16. He went from the internet WO / Willistead Park, 1899 Niagara lanterns in Greenfield Village. 48226; 313-877-8075 or makingstrides to college campuses, MTV and Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 2K7; windsor Encounter dancing skeletons, say .acsevents.org. $ then to the top of the charts in beerfestival.com. $ hello to the Headless Horseman, sip craft brews and hot cider and PHOTO BY NICOLE WYATT munch on fresh doughnuts during the Top Hat Sideshow. VINTAGE, ANTIQUE & OCT. 27 DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood HANDCRAFTED FALL MARKET Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 MUSEO SANS 900 More than 100 vendors gather at the historic Packard Proving or thf.org. $ Grounds in Shelby Township to sell everything from vintage Novi Home Show treasures and barn finds to repurposed Oct. 11-13. It’s time to pull the O M O M O M furniture and OuniqueM handmade and O M O M O M trigger on that home improve- GN GN GN shabby chicGN creations. Lots of foodGN trucks. GN GN ment project. Let the Novi Home Admission charged at the gate. Show be your one-stop shop for DW DD DW DD DW DD packardprovinggrounds.orgDW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD all the products, services, fresh or chicanduniquemi.com ideas and helpful contractors you could need.
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Ghost of Piquette Tours Streets of Treats Youmacon 2019 Oct. 22-23. One of Detroit’s Oct. 26. Get the cuties all dressed Oct. 31-Nov. 3. This anime OCT. 31- most unique event spaces opens up to fill their bags with goodies. convention celebrates Japanese NOV. 3 its doors after dark but once a The kids’ costume parade starts pop culture. Expect cosplay, year. Hear spooky stories from at 10 a.m., then it’s streets full of video game worship, celebrity its history, tour parts of the plant trick-or-treat stations after that. guest panels and live performances. YOUMACON otherwise unseen by the public GN / Northville Community Center, Hosted at both TCF Center and (including an area that stores 303 W. Main St., Northville, 48167; the GM Ren Cen. 2019 248-349-7640 or northville.org. hearses) and cap it off with cider DD / TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Youmacon is an anime and doughnuts. Bike the Bridge Detroit, 48226; GM Renaissance Center, convention celebrating DD / Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, 461 Oct. 27. Be an ambassador — and Detroit, 48243; youmacon.com. $ Japanese pop culture Piquette St., Detroit, 48202; 313-872- one of 1,000 registrants to bike that will descend upon 8759 or fordpiquetteplant.org. $ the international bridge between TCF Center and the GM Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. NOVEMBER Ren Cen on Halloween. Ray LaMontagne DD / Clark Park, Detroit, 48209; Erebus Cosplay is super popular, Oct. 23. Just Passing Through is 313-224-1100 or tour-de-troit.org. $ Through Nov. 2. See October. a celebration of video this Grammy Award-winning folk games is a gimme, and crooner’s acoustic tour. Hear all the Haunted Halloween Family Party O / 18 S. Perry St., Pontiac, 48342; Oct. 27. A merry-not-scary celebrity guest panels stripped-down songs sung in the 248-332-7884 or hauntedpontiac.com. $ Halloween celebration at the and live performances smoky voice you know and love. Arab American National Museum Youmacon 2019 are on the agenda. Voted DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., featuring exhibit trick-or-treating, Through Nov. 3. See October. the city’s “best people Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 or crafts, story time, costume DD / TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., watching” winner by 313presents.com. $ contests and more. MUSEO SANS 900 Detroit Metro Times. Detroit, 48226; GM Renaissance Center, youmacon.com Together Live DW / Arab American National Museum, Detroit, 48243; youmacon.com. $ 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, 48126; Oct. 24. This traveling event brings The Inside World: 313-582-2266 or arabamericanmuseum diverse storytellers together for an Contemporary Aboriginal O M O M O M O M O M O M O M .org. $ GN GN GN GN GN GN GN epic evening of laughter, music Australian Memorial Poles and hard-won wisdom. Thought Vintage, Antique & Through Jan. 5. See October. leaders, musicians, athletes and Handcrafted Fall Market DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DD / Charles H. Wright Museum of comedians share the stage. Past Oct. 27. Discover your next rehab African American History, 315 E. Warren speakers include artist Alicia Keys, project, vintage furniture staple or Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494-5800 soccer player Abby Wambach and handmade treasure as this much- or thewright.org. Detroit Free Press/ sabre fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. loved market returns with more than 150 vendors, food trucks, live TCF Bank Marathon O / Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Towers of Tomorrow music, giveaways and much more. Oct. 19-20. Veteran runners and 4th St., Royal Oak, 48067; 248-399- with LEGO Bricks M / Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 first-timers welcome. Pick your 2980 or romtlive.com. $ Through Jan. 5. See October. Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp., 48137; distance, from one mile to the DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood 900 Luke Bryan 734-250-2328, packardprovinggrounds international half marathon to the Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 Oct. 25. Luke chooses Ford Field .org or chicanduniquemi.com. $ full 26.2. Push yourself to the limit or thf.org/lego. $ with the addition of the Motor City to wrap up his Sunset Repeat tour Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin for the fourth consecutive year, Guests of Honor from Challenge Series, which lets you Oct. 30. In a fun conversation establishing a tradition with our the Musée du Louvre partake in multiple events over moderated by author Mitch Albom, the course of the weekend. city’s country music lovers. This the stars of Netflix’s Grace & Through May 3. See October. year’s bout features support from Frankie share stories of feminism, DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 DD / 160 W. Fort St., Detroit, 48226; rising stars Cole Swindell and friendship, politics and the planet. 586-977-7525 or freepmarathon Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; Jon Langston. .com. $ DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward 313-833-7900 or dia.org. Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 DD / Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Day of the Dead Celebration RuPaul’s Drag Race Detroit, 48226; 313-262-2000 or 313presents.com. $ Oct. 22. Werq World Tour serves Nov. 1-3. A festive and colorful Dia or fordfield.com. $ Carrie Underwood up an all-new production for de los Muertos celebration spon- Oct. 31. Seven-time Grammy 2019. The queens from season Detroit Fall Beer Festival sored by the Mexican Consulate winner and American Idol legend 11, including Aquaria, Kameron Oct. 25-26. One of the largest in Detroit. Photographic exhibits, brings her new album to life on all-Michigan beer tastings around presentations, films and work- Michaels, Asia O’Hara, Kim Chi, the Cry Pretty tour, which features boasts more than 800 craft beers shops are all part of the annual Naomi Smalls and Violet Chachki, a 360-degree stage to give fans on cultural experience, which is free Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.ai join mission leader Michelle Visage from nearly 120 native breweries, all sides an intimate and immersive on an intergalactic journey to save while local food and live music experience. Special guests Maddie and open to the public. the universe. complement the sipping & Tae and Runaway June will join M / Lorenzo Cultural Center, Macomb DD / Sound Board at MotorCity Casino experience. the country outing. Community College, 44575 Garfield Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, DD / Eastern Market, 2934 Russell DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Road, Building K, Clinton Twp., 48038; 48201; 800-745-3000 or 313presents St., Detroit, 48207; 313-833-9300 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; 586-445-7348 or lorenzocultural .com. $ or mibeer.com. $ 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $ center.com.
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Southwest Detroit Day of DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward personality. The Road to Beijing If you’re a fan of what sparkles, the Dead Celebration Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 tour stand-up set is inspired by his new this year are Bubbly Bar Nov. 2. Families and friends gather or 313presents.com. $ “goal” to become a figure skating and Rosé Row. It all benefits the prodigy before the 2020 Olympics. Detroit Art Initiative. with traditional ofrendas (altars), Celine Dion sugar skulls, marigolds and family Nov. 5. She’s immediately recog- DD / The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward O / Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 photos to honor loved ones who nizable, wildly successful and Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-961-5451 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, 48067; have parted. The festivities serve vocally incomparable — with more or thefillmoredetroit.com. $ 248-246-3276 or sipsavorstomp.com. $ as an educational opportunity to than 250 million albums sold Little Black Dress So You Think You Can Dance Live! learn more about Latino/Hispanic worldwide over her 35-year career. Nov. 7-10. So often your little Nov. 10. The Emmy Award-win- culture. One activity includes the Pop star Celine Dion’s Courage black dress is the wardrobe for ning TV show So You Think You Run of the Dead through Holy world tour makes a stop at LCA major life occasions. These are the in support of her new album. Cross and Woodmere cemeteries. stories. Laugh, cry and partake in DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 audience improv alongside Dee DW / Throughout Southwest Detroit, Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; and her best friend Mandy in this 48209; 313-842-0986 or southwest 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $ fearless ladies’ night out musical KEY TO THE D detroit.com. from the female minds of Spank! Jonathan Van Ness The districts of Detroit have The Fifty Shades Parody. Baby Shark Live! Nov. 7. Between Queer Eye and you covered with plenty to do. DD / City Theatre, 2301 Woodward Nov. 3. Pinkfong’s viral song-and- the web show Gay of Thrones, Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 dance sensation about a family of JVN has made a name for him- DD DOWNTOWN or 313presents.com. $ sharks takes the stage to delight self in entertainment with his audiences of all ages. unstoppable energy and fabulous Santa’s Flight Academy DW DEARBORN/WAYNE Nov. 7-Dec. 24. Calling all heroes! GN GREATER NOVI Santa needs you on his flight crew. This interactive, one-of-a-kind M MACOMB NOV. 5 holiday attraction merges physical and digital experiences to offer O OAKLAND an immersive adventure for every BD BEYOND DETROIT child. It all culminates with an MUSEO SANS 900 unforgettable visit from Santa. WO WINDSOR, ONTARIO GN / Twelve Oaks Mall, I-96 and Novi Road, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, 48377; 248-348-9400 or shoptwelveoaks.com. O M O M O M O M O M O M O M Eddie Griffin GN GN GN GN GN GN GN Nov. 8. What started as a dare became a career. Funny man- turned-silver-screen-actor Eddie DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD Griffin takes the stage at MotorCity Casino for an evening full of belly laughs. PHOTO BY BRIAN PURNELL OF MUSHROOM CREATIVE HOUSE BRIAN PURNELL OF MUSHROOM CREATIVE BY PHOTO DD / Sound Board at MotorCity Casino CREDIT CARDS Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, AE / American Express 48201; 800-745-3000 or 313presents CB / Carte Blanche .com. $ DC / Diners Club Joe Bonamassa DE / Debit Card Nov. 8. Blues-rock titan delivers DS / Discover the guitar event of the year, JCB / Japanese Credit Bureau featuring new songs alongside 900 MC / MasterCard career-spanning hits. Bonamassa will be joined by soulful back-up V / Visa singers and some other legendary ACCESSIBILITY musicians such as Late Night with WA / Wheelchair Accessible David Letterman’s Anton Figs and Nashville’s own Michael Rhodes. DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $
Sip Savor Stomp MICHIGAN SMOKE-FREE AIR LAW Nov. 9. Sip your way around The Smoke-Free Air Law bans smoking the world with wines from Italy, in all public places in Michigan, includ- ing restaurants, bars, hotels and busi- France, Spain, Argentina, Chile, nesses. Casinos are exempt. For more Australia, California, Michigan, Celine Dion information, call 866-59-SMOKE or Oregon, Washington and more. visit michigan.gov.
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Can Dance packs up its best dancers from the season and DETROIT SPORTS TEAM SCHEDULES tours the country. Home games are listed below. For a complete schedule, including possible playoff O / Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. games, please visit each team’s website. All game times are Eastern time. 4th St., Royal Oak, 48067; 248-399- 2980 or romtlive.com. $
Detroit Lions (NFL) Detroit Collects: Selections Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Detroit, 48226; 313-216-4000, of African American Art from 800-616-ROAR or detroitlions.com Private Collections Nov. 12-March 1. The varied tastes vs. Minnesota, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. vs. Dallas, Nov. 17, 1 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. of Detroit’s local collectors are on vs. New York Giants, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. vs. Chicago, Nov. 28, 12:30 p.m. vs. Green Bay, Dec. 29, 1 p.m. full display as the DIA showcases African-American works from private collections. Explore the arts from diverse media, styles, Detroit Pistons (NBA) Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; influences and subject matters. 248-377-0100 or pistons.com Includes artists Romare Bearden, Al Loving, Charles McGee and vs. Atlanta, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. vs. Toronto, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. vs. Phoenix, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. Gilda Snowden, to name a few. vs. Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. vs. Chicago, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. vs. New York, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 vs. Indiana, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. vs. Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. vs. Charlotte, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; vs. Brooklyn, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. vs. Washington, Dec. 26, 7 p.m. vs. Milwaukee, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. 313-833-7900 or dia.org. vs. New York, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. vs. Cleveland, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. vs. Oklahoma City, March 4, 7 p.m. vs. Minnesota, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. vs. Chicago, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. vs. Utah, March 7, 7 p.m. Alec Baldwin vs. Atlanta, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. vs. New Orleans, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. vs. Orlando, March 17, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Hear all things life, vs. Orlando, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. vs. Sacramento, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. vs. Golden State, March 20, 7 p.m. Hollywood, politics and POTUS vs. Charlotte, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. vs. Memphis, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Lakers, March 22, 6 p.m. with the comedy legend himself. vs. San Antonio, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. vs. Brooklyn, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. vs. Portland, March 25, 7 p.m. vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. vs. Cleveland, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Clippers, March 27, 7 p.m. DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward vs. Indiana, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. vs. Toronto, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. vs. Houston, March 29, 5 p.m. Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 vs. Washington, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. vs. Denver, Feb. 2, 12:30 p.m. or 313presents.com. $ Jurassic World Live Tour Nov. 14-17. Join scientists in Detroit Red Wings (NHL) saving new dinosaur Jeanie Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; from a terrible fate. Your adven- 313-396-7575, 313-471-7444 or detroitredwings.com ture includes visits from iconic dinosaurs, too — Blue the Raptor, vs. Dallas, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. vs. New York Islanders, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. vs. Boston, Feb. 9, 12:30 p.m. Triceratops, Pteranodons and the vs. Anaheim, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. vs. Montreal, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. vs. Toronto, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. vs. Winnipeg, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. vs. Calgary, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 vs. Vancouver, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. vs. Los Angeles, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. vs. New Jersey, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; vs. Buffalo, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. vs. Columbus, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. vs. Minnesota, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. vs. St. Louis, Oct. 27, 5 p.m. vs. Arizona, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus, March 2, 7:30 p.m. 800-745-3000 or 313presents.com. $ vs. Edmonton, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. vs. San Jose, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. vs. Chicago, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Gesaffelstein vs. Nashville, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. vs. Montreal, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay, March 8, 5 p.m. Nov. 15. He’s a French electronic vs. Boston, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. vs. Ottawa, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. vs. Carolina, March 10, 7:30 p.m. vs. Las Vegas, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. vs. Buffalo, Jan. 12, 5 p.m. vs. Florida, March 16, 7:30 p.m. music programmer, DJ and vs. Ottawa, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. vs. Philadelphia, March 26, 7:30 p.m. record producer with a flair for vs. Carolina, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. vs. Florida, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. vs. Washington, March 28, 7 p.m. the dramatic. His music has been vs. Toronto, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. vs. New York Rangers, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. described as “dark and threatening vs. Washington, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. vs. Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. techno,” though enchanting nonetheless. He’s a legend, even in the underground scene, and he doesn’t tour often. Don’t miss it. Detroit Tigers (MLB) Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; DD / The Masonic of Detroit, 500 866-66-TIGER; group tickets only by calling 313-471-BALL or tigers.com Temple St., Detroit, 48201; 313-832- 7100 or themasonic.com. $ Regular season runs April-September. Check website for schedule updates. Holiday Market Nov. 15-Dec. 21. The Anton Art Center’s largest juried indoor art Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns, market features unique gifts and Westside Woolly Mammoths (United Shore Professional Baseball League) Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road, Utica, 48317; 248-601-2400 or uspbl.com holiday decor from Michigan artists. Special events include Regular season runs Memorial Day-Labor Day. Games are typically held Thu.-Sun. Check website for schedule updates. artist talks, late-night shopping, a Jingle Journey and more —
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making it the perfect place for Levi travels to Yonkers to find a M / Macomb Center for the PHOTO BY KATHLEEN TRENT holiday shopping. match for the miserly Horace Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, M / Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Vandergelder. Clinton Twp., 48038; 586-286-2222 NOV. 24- Place, Mount Clemens, 48043; DD / Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand or macombcenter.com. $ DEC. 1 586-469-8666 or theartcenter.org. Blvd., Detroit, 48202; 313-872-1000 Dancing Identities/Defining Amherstburg River Lights or broadwayindetroit.com. $ Place: An Evening of Dance w/ Winter Festival Nick Offerman Audrey Johnson & Leila Awadallah Nov. 16-Jan. 5. Six consecutive Nov. 21. He’s been a TV star for Nov. 23. Dance artists Audrey weeks of holiday-themed fun on some time, but the release of Johnson (Detroit) and Leila the other side of the river. Events 2014’s American Ham showed Awadallah (Minneapolis) share a include a Super Santa 5K, ginger- Offerman’s chops as a humorist. night of their work focused on bread house contest, holiday house The All Rise tour is an evening identity, place and imagination. tours, a parade, heritage displays, of deliberate talking and light DW / Arab American National Museum, story time and more. Admission dancing (or so he says) and will 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, 48126; is free, but canned goods are certainly dish up some impor- 313-582-2266 or arabamerican encouraged as donations. tant lessons he’s learned in life, museum.org. $ WO / 270 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg, through marriage and with Festival of Trees ON, N9V 1W7; 519-736-4642 or woodworking. Nov. 24-Dec. 1. This annual event riverlights.ca. DD / The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward benefits the Children’s Hospital Sweeney Todd Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-961-5451 of Michigan Foundation. Bid on Nov. 16-24. Follow the demon or thefillmoredetroit.com. $ dazzling tree displays, visit the gift barber of Fleet Street on his Wayne County Lightfest shop, enjoy children’s activities transformational journey to Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Watch as the kids and snap a photo with Santa. FESTIVAL insanity in the name of vengeance. gaze in wonder during a leisurely DW / Ford Community and Performing Featuring Michigan native and OF TREES 4.5-mile cruise through an endless Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba tunnel of animated holiday displays Dearborn, 48126; 313-943-2350 The Ford Community as Mrs. Lovett. and a million colorful lights. or fot.org. $ and Performing Arts DD / Detroit Opera House, 1526 Center in Dearborn has DW / 7651 N. Merriman Road, Lagniappe Broadway St., Detroit, 48226; been putting this event Westland, 48185; 734-261-9087 Nov. 25. It translates from Creole 313-237-7464 or michiganopera.org. $ together for 35 years to or waynecounty.com. $ to “a little something extra,” Wild Lights at the Zoo benefit pediatric medical Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony which is exactly what Rochester’s Nov. 16-17, 22-24, 29-30; Dec. 1, research. Stroll through Nov. 22. An absolute must-see merchants are offering patrons as 6-8, 13-15, 19-23, 26-31; Jan. 2-5. a forest-like collection of to kick off the holiday season. a thank-you for their support over One of the zoo’s most anticipated professionally decorated Bring a date, a friend or the entire the last year. Horse-drawn carriage annual events displays more than holiday tree displays, shop family down to enjoy live music, rides, free holiday music and visits 5 million points of LED light in the gift shop for seasonal holiday markets, figure skating with Santa culminate in the Big, the form of animal sculptures treasures, see Santa and performances and (of course) the Bright Light Show debut. wrapped around trees or cascading let the kiddies do some magical moment Santa flips the O / Downtown Rochester,MUSEO 48307; SANS 900 down buildings. Within the hands-on activities. breathtaking spectacle are special switch to illuminate Campus 248-656-0060 or downtown fot.org holiday-themed activities and Martius’ 70-foot Norwegian rochestermi.com. spruce Christmas tree. entertainment for the entire family.O M O M OBig, MBright Light Show O M O M O M O M O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 GNMile Road, DD / CampusGN Martius Park, 800 GN Nov. 25-Jan. 5. MillionsGN of holiday GN GN GN Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48226; lights adorn the businesses and detroitzoo.org. $ DW DD 313-566-8250DW or downtowndetroitDD DWstorefrontsDD of downtownDW Rochester,DD DW DD DW DD DW DD parks.com. brightening the city’s holiday spirit. Kona Chocolate Run The annual display is aglow every Nov. 17. It’s so much easier to run Aaron Lewis night from 5 p.m. to midnight, knowing Sanders Bumpy Cake Nov. 23. Lewis’ shows are as making holiday shopping a little awaits you at the finish line. Race impassioned and outspoken as he America’s Thanksgiving Parade through 5 or 10 kilometers of is. That’s just how outlaw country more cheerful. charming downtown Plymouth, music goes. His State I’m In tour O / Downtown Rochester, 48307; Nov. 28. A million paradegoers line then celebrate with a chocolate supports his latest album, an even 248-656-0060 or downtown historic Woodward Avenue to ooh buffet party. There’s a heated tent harder rocking follow-up to his rochestermi.com. 900 and ahh at giant balloons, feast previous hit release, Sinner. and some live music, too. Disney Junior Holiday Party their eyes on festooned floats and GN / Kellogg Park, 777 W. Ann Arbor DD / The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Nov. 27. Get the little ones in the wave hello to community leaders, Trail, Plymouth, 48170; konachocolate Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-961-5451 spirit of the season with Minnie local celebrities and thunderous run.com. $ or thefillmoredetroit.com. $ and Mickey, Vampirina and Bingo marching bands. A tradition nearly and Rolly from Puppy Dog Pals as Hello, Dolly! A Christmas Carol a hundred years old, broadcast in Nov. 23. Nebraska Theatre they dance and sing Disney Junior Nov. 19-Dec. 1. One of Broadway’s 185 cities across the country. most enduring musicals (three Caravan’s sumptuous take on the hits along with holiday classics. revivals!) is given a gorgeous new seasonal tale accompanied by live DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., DD / Woodward Avenue between production by director Jerry Zaks. musicians and Broadway-worthy Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 or Mack Avenue and Congress St., 48201; Hilarity ensues as Dolly Gallagher stage design. 313presents.com. $ 313-923-7400 or theparade.org.
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Helmet 30th Anniversary Tour Detroit on SBS. Be sure to check Holiday Market Holly Dickens Festival Nov. 29. After several hiatuses, out the city’s cultural enclave Through Dec. 21. See November. Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15. See November. full-on breakups and studio known as The Historic Avenue of M / Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb O / Battle Alley, Holly, 48442; 248-431- albums, the “thinking man’s metal Fashion. Boutiques, galleries and Place, Mount Clemens, 48043; 586- 1894 or hollydickensfestival.org. band” is back — 30 years, 30 cities, restaurants offer special deals, plus 469-8666 or theartcenter.org. Wild Lights at the Zoo 30-song set. interactive art and entertainment. Holiday Walks at Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 19-23, 26-31; DD / St. Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress Join the movement to support Meadow Brook Hall Jan. 2-5. See November. St., Detroit, 48226; 313-961-8961 or small-business owners and bring Through Dec. 23. See November. saintandrewsdetroit.com. $ O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, home a more meaningful gift. O / 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, 48309; Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or DW / The Historic Avenue of Fashion, 313-364-6200 or meadowbrookhall Holiday Tours at Edsel detroitzoo.org. $ & Eleanor Ford House Livernois Avenue between McNichols .org. $ Arab Film Series: Flesh Out Nov. 29-Jan. 5, every Tue.-Sun. and 8 Mile roads, Detroit, 48221; 313- Santa’s Flight Academy Dec. 5. A 7 p.m. screening of Enter the gated estate through the 600-6930 or shoplivernois.com. Through Dec. 24. See November. majestic archway and step into the director Michela Occhipinti’s The Nutcracker GN / Twelve Oaks Mall, I-96 and Novi past. The Ford family’s Christmas narrative feature debut, Flesh Out Nov. 30-Dec. 1. BalletMet returns Road, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, 48377; traditions and stories come alive (2019), an intensely resonant look for its eighth visit to the Detroit 248-348-9400 or shoptwelveoaks.com. in every illustrious room, on every at one woman’s struggle to find floor, through awe-inspiring and Opera House with its beloved Wayne County Lightfest an identity for herself outside of historically accurate decorations. traditional production of the Through Dec. 31. See November. the suffocating pressure to con- ballet following young Clara and M / Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, DW / 7651 N. Merriman Road, form. Light refreshments follow. her Nutcracker Prince through a 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Westland, 48185; 734-261-9087 DW / Arab American National Museum, magical journey in the Land of Shores, 48236; 313-884-4222 or or waynecounty.com. $ 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, 48126; the Sugar Plum Fairy. fordhouse.org. $ Amherstburg River Lights 313-582-2266 or arabamerican DD / Michigan Opera Theatre at the Holiday Walks at Winter Festival museum.org. $ Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Meadow Brook Hall Through Jan. 5. See November. St., Detroit, 48226 313-237-7464 or Nov. 29-Dec. 23. Take a self- WO / 270 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg, michiganopera.org. $ guided tour through the elegantly ON, N9V 1W7; 519-736-4642 or decorated rooms of this great Holiday Markets at Capitol Park riverlights.ca. DEC. 7 estate, and take in holiday splendor and Cadillac Square Holiday Tours at Edsel in the form of 50 dazzling tree Nov. TBD-Jan. TBD. Shop small & Eleanor Ford House displays. this holiday season! Glass hut Through Jan. 5. See November. O / 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, 48309; pop-up shops take over two of M / Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, ORION 313-364-6200 or meadowbrookhall downtown’s popular parks where 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe LIGHTED .org. $ vendors sell everything from Shores, 48236; 313-884-4222 or fordhouse.org. $ CHRISTMAS Holly Dickens Festival skin care and candles to vintage PARADE Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15. clothing and gourmet chocolate. The Inside World: Nearing its 50th year, the longest- It looks like something straight Contemporary Aboriginal For 30 years, the down- running Dickens festival in the U.S. out of a Hallmark movie. Australian Memorial Poles town streets of Lake Orion delivers three weekends of era- DD / Capitol Park and Cadillac Square, Through Jan. 5. See October. have gone all aglow as part specific holiday fun. Singing Detroit, 48226; 313-566-8250 or DD / Charles H. Wright Museum of of the annual nighttime Orion Lighted Christmas and dancing chimney sweeps, downtowndetroitparks.com. African American History, 315 E. Warren A Christmas Carol daily interactive Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494-5800 Parade, always held the plays, horse-drawn carriage rides or thewright.org. first Saturday of December. and more. DECEMBER The parade boasts more Towers of Tomorrow than 75 crafted float entries O / Battle Alley, Holly, 48442; 248-431- Festival of Trees with LEGO Bricks each year, sponsored and 1894 or hollydickensfestival.org. Through Dec. 1. See November. Through Jan. 5. See October. constructed with great We Will Rock You DW / Ford Community and Performing DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood cheer — and lots of lights Nov. 29-30. An eccentric and Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 — by civic organizations, heartfelt musical featuring Dearborn, 48126; 313-943-2350 or thf.org/lego. $ dance studios, scouting Queen’s spectacular hit songs. or fot.org. $ Detroit Collects: Selections troops, local dignitaries, Galileo and Scaramouche must marching bands, school Hello, Dolly! of African American Art from save rock ‘n’ roll in a post- groups and more. Santa Through Dec. 1. See November. Private Collections apocalyptic world with no Through March 1. See November. shows up, too. DD / Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand MUSEO SANS 900 musical instruments. DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 downtownlakeorion.org Blvd., Detroit, 48202; 313-872-1000 WO / The Colosseum at Caesars Wind- Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; or orionlightedparade.org or broadwayindetroit.com. $ sor, 377 Riverside Drive E., Windsor, ON, 313-833-7900 or dia.org. N9A 7H7; 800-991-7777 or caesars The Nutcracker Guests of Honor from O M O M O M O M O M O M O M .com/caesars-windsor/shows. $ Through Dec. 1. See November. the Musée du LouvreGN GN GN GN GN GN GN Small Business Saturday DD / Michigan Opera Theatre at the Through May 3. See October. DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD Nov. 30. If Black Friday didn’t Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 do you in, then shop, dine and St., Detroit, 48226 313-237-7464 or Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; explore shops all over metro michiganopera.org. $ 313-833-7900 or dia.org.
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Holiday Magic Market mingling, fireworks every evening Bright Lights Windsor DD / Detroit Princess Riverboat, 1 Civic Dec. 5. Would you like your holiday and more merrymaking than Dec. 6-Jan. 6. A light fest that Center Drive, Detroit, 48226; 517-627- shopping with a side of choir you could fit in an entire holiday gets bigger and better every year, 2154, 877-338-2628 or detroitprincess songs? More than 60 vendors set season. with iconic holiday characters, .com. $ up at this annual market, ready to thousands of lights and a giant DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Holiday Show help you find the perfect gift for illuminated tree in the Queen Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 Dec. 6-8. Watch glassblowing under the tree. Sip hot chocolate, Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens. or thf.org. $ demonstrations, take part in a munch on hot dogs and expect Artisan markets, food vendors workshop or shop the gallery for a visit from Santa. Straight No Chaser and festive performances make one-of-a-kind sculptures and O / Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 Dec. 6. A cappella group (and viral this monthlong celebration a unique handmade gifts. Got an E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, 48067; sensation, if you recall their 12 must with the family. 248-246-3276 or romi.gov. Days of Christmas video) tours in WO / Jackson Park, 125 Tecumseh support of their latest album, One Road E., Windsor, ON, N8X 2P7; Polar Beers Shot. Hear perfectly harmonized 877-746-4311 or citywindsor.ca. Dec. 5. This event gives the idea spins on hits from Ricky Martin to KEY TO THE D of holiday “spirit” a whole new Detroit Urban Craft Fair Fleetwood Mac and James Brown The districts of Detroit have meaning. Sip winter brews from Dec. 6-8. Event organizers during The Open Bar tour. you covered with plenty to do. Michigan’s best craft beer makers Handmade Detroit help put The DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward while you stroll through the D in DIY at Michigan’s largest and Detroit Zoo’s dazzling Wild Lights Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 longest-running indie craft fair. DD DOWNTOWN or 313presents.com. $ display. Admission comes with 12 More than 100 artists, crafters and DW DEARBORN/WAYNE tasting tickets. Food and additional Wixom Tree Lighting Festival creative geniuses take over The tickets for purchase. Dec. 6. It’s all fun and games when Masonic just in time for the GN GREATER NOVI season of shopping. O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, the city gathers around a 30-foot M MACOMB Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or Christmas tree. Dial up the holiday DD / The Masonic of Detroit, 500 detroitzoo.org. $ joy with ice sculptures, carriage Temple St., Detroit, 48201; 313-638- O OAKLAND rides, strolling carolers, food 2724 or detroiturbancraftfair.com. $ Holiday Nights in BD BEYOND DETROIT MUSEO SANS 900 Greenfield Village vendors, a beer tent and a guest Holiday/Christmas Dinner Cruise Dec. 5-8, 12-15, 17-23, 26-28. appearance from Santa and Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. Set sail for WO WINDSOR, ONTARIO Enjoy carolers and fiddlers, historic his reindeer. the holiday season aboard the home tours, sleigh bells in the GN / Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Detroit Princess. This cruise serves snowfall, traditions adorned with Trail, Wixom, 48393; 248-624-2850 or up fine dining, dancing and skyline O M O M O M O M O M O M O M tinsel, roasted chestnuts, fireside wixomgov.org. views from the Detroit River. GN GN GN GN GN GN GN
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showcases, snap a pic with Santa Museum host family-friendly jaw-dropping stage design help or sip hot cocoa while you shop. activities, musical performances, bring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score DEC. DD / Midtown Detroit, 48021; crafts and visits from the Clauses. to life. One day, three performances 13-15 313-420-6000 or noelnight.org. DD / Belle Isle State Park, 99 Pleasure (noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.). Orion Lighted Christmas Parade Drive, Detroit, 48207; 313-821-9844 DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Dec. 7. Lake Orion can light up a or belleisleconservancy.org. Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 TINSEL & party. This community celebrates Handel’s Messiah or 313presents.com. $ TREASURES the holiday season in full force Dec. 13-14. During the 18th- Quick Lane Bowl with a parade of brightly illumi- century debut of Handel’s Dec. 26. Check out college football The Northville Community nated floats, blaring marching Center puts on a hand- Messiah, ladies and gentlemen in The D. Now in its sixth year, this bands, school and community were asked to leave hoop skirts postseason matchup pits a Big Ten crafters’ extravaganza groups, local leaders and a visit and swords at home to save room. Conference team against a com- with a long list of vendors from the jolly old fella himself. from coffee roasters and Fashion accessories may have petitor from the Atlantic Coast or O / Downtown Lake Orion, 48362; jewelry makers to choco- changed, but this Christmas Mid-American conferences. 248-693-9742, downtownlakeorion latiers and designers of tradition remains. DD / Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., .org or orionlightedparade.org. ornaments. Come here DD / Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Detroit, 48226; 313-262-2000 and you’ve got everyone O.A.R. Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-576-5111 or quicklanebowl.com. $ on your holiday shopping Dec. 8. The Maryland quintet with or dso.org. $ MUSEO SANS 900 list covered. a 20-year music legacy brings its Kwanzaa Tinsel & Treasures northville.org signature rock style and The Might Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Several evenings Dec. 13-15. Northville’s hand- Fall tour to metro Detroit. of activities designed to celebrate crafters’ heaven with a long list of and pay tribute to rich cultural O M O M O M O M O O /M Royal Oak Music Theatre,O 318M W. O M vendors from coffee roasters and heritage. Family and friends enjoy 4th St., Royal Oak, 48067; 248-399- GN GN GN GN GN GN jewelryGN makers to chocolatiers 2980 or romtlive.com. $ a candle-lighting ceremony each and designers of ornaments. Shop night, a marketplace, libations DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD Mongol Horde here and everyone on your holiday and performances that align with Dec. 9. These English rockers are shopping list is covered. Umoja (unity), Ujima (collective known for hard-core punk sounds GN / Northville Community Center, work) and Ujamaa (cooperative and lyrical depravity. 303 W. Main St., Northville, 48167; economics). animal lover in the family? Pick DD / St. Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress 248-349-7640 or northville.org. DD / Charles H. Wright Museum them up a glass pet item and a St., Detroit, 48226; 313-961-8961 or of African American History, 315 E. portion of the proceeds will benefit saintandrewsdetroit.com. $ Breakfast with Santa the Michigan Humane Society. Dec. 14-15. Santa’s taking a break Warren Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494- Dinner with Santa 5800 or thewright.org. 900 from the toy factory to join the O / Epiphany Studios, 770 Orchard Dec. 12-15. Share a festive feast kiddos for a waffle breakfast, so Cedric the Entertainer Lake Road, Pontiac, 48341; with the jolly fella! The Wildlife start the day with some holiday Dec. 27. He’s a riot on the big 248-745-3786 or epiphanyglass.com. Interpretive Gallery hosts a holiday cheer and ho ho hos. Tickets for screen and the stage. You loved Kris Kringle Market buffet of epic proportions, plus this one go quickly, so it doesn’t story time and photo ops with him in Johnson Family Vacation, Dec. 6-7. Inspired by the 700-year- hurt to act now. Old Saint Nick. The cost includes Barbershop, Madagascar and old European tradition of open-air admission to Wild Lights, so make O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Spike Lee’s The Original Kings Christmas markets. Shop specialty sure to go exploring and walk off Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or of Comedy, now see his return food and gift vendors, plus fresh some of the meal. detroitzoo.org. $ to stand-up comedy live at greens and wreaths to help bring O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Bruegel’s “The Wedding Dance” MotorCity Casino. the holidays into your home. Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or Revealed DD / Sound Board at MotorCity Live music delivers cheer while detroitzoo.org. $ Dec. 14-Aug. 30. In honor of Pieter Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., sponsored warming tents serve Bruegel’s passing 450 years ago, Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 or Brian Regan up adult beverages. 313presents.com. $ Dec. 13. He delivers some of the the DIA exhibits a study of his O / W. 4th St. (between Walnut funniest stand-up around, visiting iconic paintings, which served Macomb County Boulevard and Main St.), Rochester, more than 100 cities and selling as inspiration for Diego Rivera’s New Year’s Eve Gala 48307; 248-656-0060 or out some of the most beautiful Detroit Industry murals. Dec. 31. The perfect place for Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.aidowntownrochestermi.com. venues on the continent every DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 families to ring in the New Year Noel Night single year. Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; together, complete with kids’ Dec. 7. Talk about a community DD / The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward 313-833-7900 or dia.org. indoor and outdoor activities in effort. Midtown’s businesses and Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-961-5451 Moscow Ballet’s Great the late afternoon, a 50/50 raffle, venues, big and small, open doors or thefillmoredetroit.com. $ Russian Nutcracker professional pyrotechnics display for an evening of free activities Holiday Stroll Dec. 22. It’s a cherished holiday at the stroke of midnight and live from theater performances Dec. 13. An evening of free holiday tradition overflowing with Christmas entertainment all night long. to horse-drawn carriage rides. fun on Detroit’s crown jewel. Belle magic. Towering puppets, soaring M / Downtown Mount Clemens, Catch a live wreath-making Isle Aquarium, Nature Center, Boat birds, stunning costumes, mesmer- 48086; 586-469-4168 or downtown demo, discover local artists via House and Dossin Great Lakes izing ballet performances and mountclemens.com.
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New Year’s Eve DJ & Guests of Honor from Southeast Michigan Auto Show GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, Motown Cruises the Musée du Louvre which will help curb your cravings 46100 Grand River Road, Novi, 48374; Dec. 31. This party’s 21 and up Through May 3. See October. for ogling hundreds of hot cars 248-348-5600 or suburbancollection only. The Detroit Princess River- DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 under one roof. showplace.com. $ boat’s fabulous dinner buffet is Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, open for a late-night New Year’s Plymouth Ice Festival 313-833-7900 or dia.org. 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374 Eve feast as the Prolifics perform Jan. 10-12. Embrace the ice! 248-348-5600 or suburbancollection Motown sounds, then DJs spin Bruegel’s “The Wedding Dance” Downtown Plymouth freezes over showplace.com the top hits. Sip champagne and Revealed with interactive ice sculptures, enjoy party favors, dancing and a Through Aug. 30. See December. Blithe Spirit cross-country skiing, tubing, a Fire celebration that lasts until 2 a.m. Jan. 8-Feb. 2. You’ll get a kick out and Ice Show, live entertainment, DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 DD / Detroit Princess Riverboat, of this farce. Charles the grumpy a petting zoo and more. Don’t Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; 1 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, 48226; novelist needs material for a new miss the dueling chainsaws 313-833-7900 or dia.org. 517-627-2154, 877-338-2628 or book, so he invites self-pro- competition, where artists are detroitprincess.com. $ Wild Lights at the Zoo claimed medium Madame Arcati given 15 minutes to make a Jan. 2-5. See November. over for a séance. She accidentally masterpiece out of a block of ice. JANUARY O / Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, summons the ghost of his clever GN / Downtown Plymouth, 48170; ex-wife Elvira and, well, you just Kwanzaa Royal Oak, 48067; 248-541-5717 or 248-817-8836 or plymouthicefestival have to see the antics for yourself. Through Jan 1. See December. detroitzoo.org. $ .com. O / Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 DD / Charles H. Wright Museum Motion City Soundtrack Stomp Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, of African American History, 315 E. Jan. 3. Legends in the pop-punk Jan. 11. Eight performers, no 48309; 248-377-3300 or mbtheatre Warren Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494- genre make their triumphant .com. $ dialogue and no instruments. 5800 or thewright.org. return to the stage, angst and all. Troupe members pantomime, Amherstburg River Lights The Don’t Call It a Comeback tour Ultimate Fishing Show perform acrobatics and explore Winter Festival sees the quintet perform songs Jan. 9-12. Here’s a fun fact: There rhythm in everyday items. are more anglers within one hour Through Jan. 5. See November. from their entire discography. M / Macomb Center for the of Detroit than any other city in WO / 270 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg, DD / St. Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, the U.S. — and they are all headed ON, N9V 1W7; 519-736-4642 or St., Detroit, 48226; 313-961-8961 or Clinton Twp., 48038; 586-286-2222 here. Imagine three football fields’ riverlights.ca. saintandrewsdetroit.com. $ or macombcenter.com. $ worth of tackle, bait, boats, outfit- Holiday Tours at Edsel Southeast Michigan Auto Show ters, charters, guides and resort Michigan Winter Dog Classic & Eleanor Ford House Jan. 3-5. Get your motor running info. It’s the largest pure fishing Jan. 16-19. Michigan’s largest dog Through Jan. 5. See November. this winter at the inaugural show in the country. show is a tail-waggin’ wonderland. M / Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, OIL ON WOOD PANEL. DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS. THE WEDDING DANCE,” 1566, PIETER BRUEGEL THE ELDER, NETHERLANDISH; 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 48236; 313-884-4222 or DEC. 14- fordhouse.org. $ AUG. 30 The Inside World: Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Memorial Poles Through Jan. 5. See October. DD / Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494- 5800 or thewright.org. Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks Through Jan. 5. See October. DW / The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 or thf.org/lego. $ Bright Lights Windsor Through Jan. 6. See December. WO / Jackson Park, 125 Tecumseh Road E., Windsor, ON, N8X 2P7; 877-746-4311 or citywindsor.ca. Detroit Collects: Selections of African American Art from Private Collections Through March 1. See November. DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; Bruegel’s “The Wedding Dance” Revealed 313-833-7900 or dia.org.
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DD / McGregor Memorial Conference for four consecutive weekends. Center, 495 Gilmour Mall, Detroit, Beat the cold weather blues with 48202; tour-de-troit.org. FEB. 27-29 entertainment from local talent, A Bronx Tale snow sports for the little ones, ice Jan. 21-Feb. 2. The coming-of- sculptures, marshmallow roasting, age story of an Italian-American warming tents and holiday market boy torn between a life of mob vendors selling everything from crime and the values of his home goods to body care. hardworking father, told from DD / Campus Martius Park, 800 the stoops of 1960s Bronx. Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48226; DD / Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand 248-541-7550 or winterblast.com. Blvd., Detroit, 48202; 313-872-1000 or broadwayindetroit.com. $ Ferndale Blues & Music Festival FEBRUARY Jan. 24-Feb. 1. This fest brings a Ferndale Blues & Music Festival convivial city even closer together. Through Feb. 1. See January.
MOONWALKS COURTESY OF HAMTRAMCK MUSIC FESTIVAL COURTESY MOONWALKS Local musicians take over bars, O / Downtown Ferndale; 248-259- restaurants and community cen- 0058 or ferndalebluesfestival.org. $ ters for nine days of bluesy tunes in the dead of winter. Proceeds Blithe Spirit HAMTRAMCK MUSIC FESTIVAL benefit Ferndale Youth Assistance. Through Feb. 2. See January. O / Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 February 2020 marks year No. 7 for the Hamtramck Music O / Downtown Ferndale; 248-259- Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, MUSEO SANS 900 Festival. Hundreds of bands, dozens of venues and lots of 0058 or ferndalebluesfestival.org. $ 48309; 248-377-3300 or mbtheatre tunes take over this little gem of a city that’s kinda tucked MotorCity Snowball .com. $ within the city of Detroit. You’ll hear Jan. 25. More than a party, this blues and jazz, hip-hop and rock ‘n’ roll event sends all proceeds to the A Bronx Tale O M O M O M O M O M O M O M on make-do stages not only set up in Ruth Ellis Center, known for its Through Feb. 2. See January. GN GN GN GN GN GN GN bars but in cafes, shops and maybe a work with at-risk youth and the DD / Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand library, too. A purchased wristband gets DD DD DD DD DD DD DD LGBTQ community. Dance all Blvd., Detroit, 48202; 313-872-1000 DW DW DW DW DW DW you accessDW to everything. night long, place your bids in the or broadwayindetroit.com. $ hamtramckmusicfest.com silent auction and nosh on some late-night munchies. Heck-Rabi One-Act DD / MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Playwriting Festival Take your pooch to educational the shark tank show and try the Grand River Ave., Detroit, 48201; Through Feb. 2. See January. demonstrations, conformation boating simulation trainer to keep motorcitysnowball.com. $ DD / Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-577-2972 or judging, health clinics and seminars, from getting rusty. Heck-Rabi One-Act theatreanddanceatwayne.com. $ obedience and agility trials, duck- DD / TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Playwriting Festival 900 herding demos, even a barn hunt. Detroit, 48226; 734-261-0123 or Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Each year, three Mount Clemens Ice Carving Show detroitboatshow.net. $ GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, lucky young playwrights are Through Feb. 2. See January. 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374; Martin Luther King Jr. Day chosen for a scholarship and an M / Downtown Mount Clemens, 248-361-3061 or themichiganwinter Jan. 20. Spend MLK Day the opportunity to produce their origi- 48043; 586-469-4168 or downtown nal one-act plays with a student dogclassic.com. $ Wright way. Honor his life and mountclemens.com. legacy with a commemorative director and cast. It’s inspiring Fire & Ice Fest to see their visions come to life Detroit Collects: Selections breakfast featuring a keynote Jan. 17-19. Take an ice-skating of African American Art from speaker, then partake in a day’s onstage. A testament to the city’s theatrical talent at every level. trip down Main Street, step out worth of music and poetry perfor- Private Collections in snowshoes or carve a path by mances, children’s workshops, DD / Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Ave., Through March 1. See November. cross-country skiing during this film tributes, discussions, arts Detroit, 48201; 313-577-2972 or DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 annual fest. You can expect tons and crafts, and historical artifacts. theatreanddanceatwayne.com. $ Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; of seasonal family fun, like tubing, DD / Charles H. Wright Museum Mount Clemens Ice Carving Show 313-833-7900 or dia.org. dogsled rides and ice sculptures of African American History, 315 E. Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Get outdoors and galore, plus a tasting tent and Guests of Honor from Warren Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-494- get an up-close look at ice carving food trucks. the Musée du Louvre 5800 or thewright.org. demonstrations throughout the Through May 3. See October. O / Downtown Rochester, 48307; weekend. It’s a unique way to spend MLK Memorial Ride Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.ai 248-656-0060 or downtown time with the family, especially since DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Jan. 20. Join in a cycling celebra- rochestermi.com. the kids’ activities are top notch. Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; tion of the life and legacy of Martin 313-833-7900 or dia.org. Detroit Boat Show Luther King Jr. Bike the 10-mile M / Downtown Mount Clemens, Jan. 18-26. More than 100 of route through historically relevant 48043; 586-469-4168 or downtown Bruegel’s “The Wedding Dance” Michigan’s top boat dealers and sites where King and other local mountclemens.com. Revealed marine businesses offer deals on activists shared their ideas and Quicken Loans Winter Through Aug. 30. See December. everything from pontoons and dreams for social transformation. Blast Weekends DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 kayaks to boat lifts and water toys. The ride is free. Registration is Jan. TBD-Feb. TBD. Downtown Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; Talk shop at the tiki bar, check out required. transforms into a winter paradise 313-833-7900 or dia.org.
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Berkley WinterFest Valentine’s Day Workshop with the same treasured Grammy winter with a festival packed with Feb. 1. How to Beat the Winter Feb. 8-9, 15-16. Craft a heart- Award-winning score. family fun. Activities include ice Blues 101: Hop on a unicorn ride, shaped paperweight with your DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward skating, snow sports, a bonfire decorate cookies, visit the outdoor special someone. The pinks and Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 and a pretty lucrative chili cook-off petting zoo and try every soup in reds used to color the glass are or 313presents.com. $ (make a minimum of two gallons, made with real gold, which makes if you plan to enter). the cook-off competition. Beloved Paczki Day the keepsake extra sweet. After- Berkley’s annual fest encourages Feb. 25. If Hamtramck could sanc- DW / Water’s Edge Country Club, 25215 ward, take a tour of the studio everyone to embrace the cold. tion its own holiday, this would be W. River Road, Grosse Ile Twp., 48138; and help yourself to some it. Whether you prefer your paczki 734-675-2364 or grosseile.com. O / Berkley Community Center, specialty hot cocoa. 2400 Robina Ave., Berkley, 48072; custard-filled or jam-packed with DW / The Glass Academy, 25331 248-658-3470 or berkleymich.org. jelly, bakeries, bars and restaurants Trowbridge, Dearborn, 48124; around town will be serving them MARCH The Dirty Show 313-561-4527 or glassacademy.com. $ up by the dozen. The day acts as Autorama Through March 1. See February. Feb. 7-8, 14-15. An immersive, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a citywide bar crawl. world-class erotic experience. Feb. 18-March 1. We’ve got DW / Various locations, Hamtramck, DD / TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., The Dirty Show acts as a beacon your golden ticket to Wonka’s 48212; hamtramck.us. Detroit, 48226; 248-373-1700 or autorama.com. $ for established and emerging art- wonderland of candy, complete Hamtramck Music Festival ists, and visitors can expect every with bubbling chocolate rivers, Feb. 27-29. The largest local Charlie and the Chocolate Factory medium imaginable. Burlesque gobstoppers, the great glass music fest of its kind packs quite Through March 1. See February. performances, a spanking booth, elevator and visits from Oompa- a punch. HMF delivers hundreds DD / Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broad- film, artworks and, hands down, Loompas. Featuring original songs of performers across a dozen way St., Detroit, 48226; 313-237-7464 the best people watching around. alongside a new score from the venues in just over two square or broadwayindetroit.com. $ Come with an open mind and songwriters of Hairspray. miles, plus all the cheap beer Detroit Collects: Selections free spirit. Adults only. DD / Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broad- and friendly vibes you expect of African American Art from way St., Detroit, 48226; 313-237-7464 from Hamtown. The cost of your DD / The Russell Industrial Center, Private Collections or broadwayindetroit.com. $ wristband benefits school music 1600 Clay St., Detroit, 48211; dirty and arts programs. Through March 1. See November. detroit.com. $ Great Lakes Comic-Con DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Feb. 21-22. Collectors, dealers DD / Various venues throughout The Winter’s Tale Hamtramck, 48212; hamtramck Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; and fans come together to share a 313-833-7900 or dia.org. Feb. 7-23. Shakespeare’s 400- love for comics, toys, pop culture musicfest.com. $ year-old story of love and loss collectibles and meet-and-greets Autorama Motor City Tattoo Expo with his classic comedic touch. with industry talent. Feb. 28-March 1. It’s a paradise for Through March 1. See February. A jealous king accuses his wife M / Macomb Community College, designers and builders. The best- DD / Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance of infidelity and abandons their 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, 48088; of-the-best custom cars will be on Center, 400 GM Renaissance Center, daughter in the wild. She grows up 888-497-3116 or greatlakescomiccon display at Autorama, appropriately Detroit, 48243; themotorcitytattoo and falls in love with the son of the .org. $ dubbed America’s Greatest Hot expo.com. $ Rod Show. Only one can take man her mother was supposedly Guests of Honor from Riverdance 25th Anniversary home the coveted Don Ridler cheating with. It’s a magical, the Musée du Louvre Feb. 21-23. The Irish and interna- Memorial Award for best in show, unexpected homecoming. Through May 3. See October. tional dance marvel like you’ve and it’s sure to be a stunner. DD / Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Ave., never seen it before, with entirely DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 DD / TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, 48201; 313-577-2972 or new staging, lighting, projection Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; Detroit, 48226; 248-373-1700 or theatreanddanceatwayne.com. $ and costume design — complete 313-833-7900 or dia.org. autorama.com. $ Bruegel’s “The Wedding Dance” Motor City Tattoo Expo Revealed Feb. 28-March 1. Traditional, new Through Aug. 30. See December. school, realism or whatever your style, ink lovers and tattoo artists DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 alike are welcome to this buzzing Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; annual expo. Sit in seminars on 313-833-7900 or dia.org. the latest products and trends, Bridal University shop vendors, meet artists, get March 1. You have the vision in competitive at a tattoo contest your head. Bridal U has all the top or share the stories behind your wedding servicers to help you skin art over cocktails. bring it to life. Make the most of DD / Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance your magical day with seminars, Center, 400 GM Renaissance Center, workshops, up to $100,000 in Detroit, 48243; themotorcitytattoo free gifts and getaways, wedding expo.com. $ gowns, caterers and special deals Grosse Ile Winterfest to save you money. Feb. TBD. Grosse Ile makes good DD / Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Detroit, use out of this golf course during 48226; 586-532-9200 or cbride.com. $
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Hot Glass + Cold Beer DD / Detroit Opera House, 1526 dress in lavish costumes, build March 6. Glassblowers will be Broadway St., Detroit, 48226; elaborate floats and march to the handcrafting custom mugs from 313-237-7464 or michiganopera.org. $ beat of their own drums all the RECURRING piping hot glass while guests Midwest Fly Fishing Expo way to the steps of The Masonic, EVENTS mingle and enjoy ice cold beers March 14-15. The Michigan Fly where you can tell off the little from the area’s best breweries. devil yourself. THINGS THAT HAPPEN Fishing Club throws the biggest YEAR-ROUND You’ll never want to drink beer and longest-running fest of its DD / Streets of the Cass Corridor, out of anything other than your kind this side of the Mississippi, downtown Detroit; marchedunain one-of-a-kind vessel again. featuring the biggest names in rouge.com. Friday Night Live! DW / The Glass Academy, 25331 angling. Proceeds from a weekend Rain Every Fri. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Trowbridge, Dearborn, 48124; full of presentations, demos, March 27. Broadway’s best Fab Here’s a date night idea. 313-561-4527 or glassacademy.com. $ exhibitors and family activities Four tribute band brings you the Detroit’s world-class art Michigan Golf Show flow right back to the resource: best of Abbey Road performed museum stays open late every Michigan’s rivers. March 6-8. The largest consumer live on stage. Friday for live entertainment in golf show in the country is sure M / Macomb Community College - DD / Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward the magnificent Rivera Court, to get you itchin’ for summer Sports & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Ave., Detroit, 48201; 800-745-3000 special workshops and more. weather. Hundreds of exhibitors Road, Warren, 48088; 586-498-4198 or 313presents.com. $ Check the website for what’s offer deals on every facet of the or midwestflyfishingexpo.com. game, from high-end gear to Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí and happening weekly. travel destinations. Plus, tee up Corktown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Highlights of Surrealism from DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 with a few hands-on activities March 15. Thousands of smiling the DIA’s Collection Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; to get you ready for the season. Irish eyes line Michigan Avenue in March 28-Sept. 27. Two major 313-833-7900 or dia.org. Corktown, Detroit’s very own Irish GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, guest-of-honor loans are in town, enclave (and its oldest existing Hustle for History 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374; complementing the DIA’s perma- neighborhood) for this annual Dance Lessons 517-548-1200 or michigangolfshow nent collection of surrealist art. .com. $ tradition. This exhibit offers an intimate look Every Sun. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. DD / Michigan Avenue, Corktown, at how two iconic artists produced Get your groove on for a good Fiddler on the Roof Detroit; 313-475-4675 or their own forms of surrealist art — cause! Weekly hustle lessons March 10-15. The theatrical detroitstpatricksparade.com. and all the myth and magic that with Thomasenia Johnson of masterpiece gets a fresh, new production featuring dance from Mary Jane comes with it. Two Left Feet help support acclaimed Israeli choreographer March 18-April 12. A powerful DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 museum membership efforts. Hofesh Shechter. and heart-wrenching drama for Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; Plus, it never hurts to warm up DD / Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand anyone human, written by Pulitzer 313-833-7900 or dia.org. those muscles. Purchase five Blvd., Detroit, 48202; 313-872-1000 Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Mary Detroit Greek Independence lessons and receive a compli- or broadwayindetroit.com. $ Jane is the mother of a chronically Day Parade mentary year of membership ill child who builds friendships with Novi Boat Show March 29. Greek heritage is to The Wright. women from all walks of life amid March 12-15. Lake life. There’s abundant in Detroit, and the 19th- DD / Charles H. Wright Museum her distress. nothing like it. The Novi Boat annual parade aims to preserve it. of African American History, 315 Show invites you to explore boats O / Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Hellenes from around the Midwest E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 48201; of every size from a wide range Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, and Canada gather in Greektown 313-494-5800 or thewright.org. of model years, equipped for every 48309; 248-377-3300 or mbtheatre for music, dancing (including a water activity imaginable. .com. $ performance from the Detroit Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle Open mic nights on Wed. 7:30 GN / Suburban Collection Showplace, Monster Energy AMA Supercross Evzones) and food to celebrate p.m. Looking for a chance to 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, 48374; March 21. The world’s best riders independence and the freedom 248-348-5600 or noviboatshow.com. $ go head to head in this indoor dirt of democracy. Opa! test your comedy chops? Tired of trying jokes out on friends Detroit Whisky Festival bike racing championship series. DD / Historic Monroe Street, Greek- and family members? Give it a March 13. Some of the best DD / Ford Field, 200 Brush St., Detroit, town, Detroit, 48226; detroit.greek whiskey, bourbons and ryes from 48226; supercrosslive.com or fordfield parades.com. go during open mic night, where around the world gather together .com. $ Detroit Tigers Opening Day your eager audience awaits. in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market O / Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, That Golden Girls Show! March 30. Fans fill the streets and for this libation celebration. Drink 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, 48067; March 21. Ready to laugh it up the stadium for the first home it straight or with a mixer while game of the season. 248-542-9900 or comedycastle.com. you get the lowdown from the in mid-’80s Miami? Expect all experts. Tickets required. the cheesecake, Jazzercise and DD / Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Sunday Blues in the Park razor-sharp put-down humor Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-471-2255 Every Sun. (spring-summer). DD / Eastern Market, 2934 Russell you love from pop culture’s four or tigers.com. $ St., Detroit, 48207; 313-399-6667 Music, food, fun and dancing funniest seniors — Dorothy, or facebook.com/detroitwhisky. $ Royal Oak Restaurant Week with a family reunion kind of Blanche, Sophia and Rose — March TBD. If you can dream it, vibe. Bring your own chair or Dance Theatre of Harlem in this hysterical puppet parody. you can eat it. There’s an endless March 14-15. For 50 years, Dance blanket, and sit back with neigh- M / Macomb Center for the Performing list of delicious dining options all bors and friends as you enjoy Theatre of Harlem has inspired Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton and empowered African-American around Royal Oak, and this annual blues tunes in this urban park. Twp., 48038; 586-286-2222 or event showcases the Top 25. culture through the art form of DD / Blues Park, Frederick and macombcenter.com. $ Three-course lunch and dinner ballet. Celebrate their golden Chene streets, Detroit, 48211. anniversary as they return to Marche du Nain Rouge menus range from $15 to $35 Detroit for a thrilling program March 22. Each spring, Detroit a person. showcasing their commitment gathers to kick out its legendary O / Various locations in downtown to opportunity and excellence. bully, the Nain Rouge. Revelers Royal Oak, dineroyaloak.org. $
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for cocktails and food before all DD / Fisher Building, 3011 W. Grand and after most shows. Blvd., Detroit, 48202; 313-872-1000 or Automotive Hall of Fame DD / 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, broadwayindetroit.com. AE, DS, MC, V. City Tour Detroit 48201; 313-471-3200 or 313presents Ford Community & Community Bowling Centers .com. AE, DS, MC, V. Performing Arts Center SAVE Detroit Experience Factory A world-class 1,201-seat luxury Detroit Film Theatre Detroit Institute of Arts theater offering professional The artful, the controversial, the Detroit Repertory Theatre little-known — these are the films theatrical and special events, Detroit Segway sought out and screened every a pop series and a rock series. 20% Feet on the Street Tours weekend from autumn to spring Also home to the Padzieski Ford Piquette Avenue Plant at this highly regarded theater. Art Gallery. OR MORE The Henry Ford DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 DW / 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Kart 2 Kart Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; 313- 48126; 313-943-2350 or dearborn ON THE BEST Legoland Discovery Center 833-3237 or dia.org/dft. AE, MC, V. fordcenter.com. AE, MC, V. WA. ATTRACTIONS Michigan Detroit Opera House/ Fox Theatre IN DETROIT! Little Caesars Arena Michigan Opera Theatre Built in the tradition of great movie Michigan Science Center palaces, the Fox is one of the most Superb acoustics and an orchestra Accepted at participating Motown Museum pit large enough for 100 musicians elegant performing arts venues venues through Dec. 31, 2019. To take advantage of the offer, Outdoor Adventure Center make the Detroit Opera House in the nation. visitors can go to visitdetroit Riverside Kayak Connection one of the most respected DD / 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, .com/discount and complete a Sea Life Michigan Aquarium theaters in the region. 48201; 313-471-3211 or 313presents brief online form to download Solanus Casey Center DD / 1526 Broadway St., Detroit, .com. AE, DS, MC, V. The D Discount Pass bar code via a mobile device, email or TreeRunner Adventure 48226; 313-961-3500 or michigan The Garden Theater Park at West Bloomfield printed voucher. opera.org. AE, MC, V. This newly restored historical visitdetroit.com/discount Detroit Repertory Theatre theater in Midtown Detroit is a live Home to an interracial theater music and entertainment center. company, this venue has been DD / 3929 Woodward Ave., known for its race-transcendent Detroit, 48201; 313-832-0888 casting since 1957. Show and or thegardendetroit.com. AE, DS, The Masonic of Detroit St. Andrew’s Hall, The Shelter & shuttle service available. MC, V. WA. Unique historical setting for The Society Room corporate meetings, dinners, Offers a robust stage presence with DW / 13103 Woodrow Wilson St., Hilberry Theatre dances, weddings, dance recitals, Detroit, 48238; 313-868-1347 Enjoy classic and modern plays audio equipment and visual lighting concerts and fundraisers. Self and or detroitreptheatre.com. MC, V. performed by the highly acclaimed to match the passion of our visiting valet parking available. performance artists. Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Wayne State University graduate- DD / 500 Temple St., Detroit, 48201; the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher school company. DD / 431 E. Congress St., Detroit, 313-832-7100 or themasonic.com. Music Center DD / 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48202; 48226; 313-961-8961 or saintandrews AE, DS, MC, V. WA. The prized and historic Orchestra 313-577-2972 or theatreanddance detroit.com. AE, DS, MC, V. Hall was restored and modernized .wayne.edu. MC, V. Music Hall Center for The Studio Theatre as part of the $60 million music Little Caesars Arena the Performing Arts Selected plays provide intense center’s project. Detroit’s “People’s Theater” In The District Detroit, Little Caesars and challenging opportunities DD / 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, offers high-quality performing Arena serves as the home of the for directors and actors alike. 48201; 313-576-5100 or dso.org. arts and educational programs Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons DD / 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48202; AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. and countless other sports, enter- that reflect the diverse culture 313-577-2972 or theatreanddance tainment and community events. of the community. The Fillmore Detroit .wayne.edu. MC, V. 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The Belt Firebird Tavern on premises, along with delicious State Bar & Grill This culturally redefined alley in the A true Detroit destination located brick-oven pizzas. Brewery tours Located in The Fillmore Detroit heart of downtown Detroit offers in the heart of Greektown, close available upon request. L & D (across from Comerica Park). Ideal for a preshow meal or drink. murals and art installations and to concert and sports venues. En- DD / 470 W. Canfield St., Detroit, 48201; Special events for 10-125 guests. hosts these hot spots: Standby, joy lunch, happy hour and evening 313-832-2700 or motorcitybeer.com. Opens at 4 p.m. for Fillmore The Skip and Deluxx Fluxx. entertainment. Second floor is $. AE, MC, V. WA. Detroit concerts. L & D DD / Between Broadway and Library available for private events. 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Catering and Upscale dining The Old Miami has DD / 1384 Michigan L & D reservations available. B, L & D and entertain- become an anchor of Ave., Detroit, the Cass Corridor. DD / 1408 E. Fisher Fwy., Detroit, 48207; ment seven days 48226; 313-965- DD / 2727 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; 313-263-4342 or thomasmagees.com. a week. L & D 3180. $. MC, V. WA. WINE, 313-567-2030 or bertsentertainment MC, V. complex.com. $. DE, DS, MC, V. DD / 415 E. Congress The Old Miami St., Detroit, 48226; 313- AND Cadieux Cafe Renowned for its dark- SPECIAL EVENTS DINE 961-5005 or legendsindetroit but-cozy atmosphere, The Good fun, good food, good beer Cinetopia Film Festival .com. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Old Miami brings on the wit while and good music. Offering feath- May. This fest brings films of every delivering an unforgettable variety erbowling, a full menu including Level Two Bar & Rooftop genre from the world’s best film UNWIND of music and entertainment. In steamed mussels, an extensive Featuring an indoor and outdoor festivals — like Sundance, Cannes Whether you’re ready to beer list and live musical acts. D multilevel area with two full bars. Cass Corridor. and SXSW — to theaters all over Lower-level outdoor area is cov- DD / 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48201; play, relax or make it a DD / 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit, metro and downtown Detroit. 48224; 313-882-8560 or cadieuxcafe ered and heated. Menu features 313-831-3830 or oldmiami.business Various locations throughout metro and night unlike any other, .com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. salads, burgers, small plates and .site. AE, DE, DS. MC, V. downtown Detroit, 734-668-8397 or more. D cinetopiafestival.org. MGM Grand Detroit Checker Bar, Pop + Offworld Old Shillelagh Irish Pub DD / 535 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; IMMERSE spa satisfies any desire. Checker Bar is a legendary burger Detroit’s most famous Irish bar, Detroit Jazz Festival 313-420-1990 or leveltwodetroit.com. joint and a Detroit original. Upstairs, serving burgers, sandwiches and all Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy four $. MC, V. Pop + Offworld features New York- the classic late-night munchies. The days and six stages with the world’s style pizza, a full bar and immersive Lucky Strike Entertainment place to be every St. Patrick’s Day as best jazz, blues and soul at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Free. arcade experience. L & D A 70,000-sq.-ft. entertainment well as the rest of the year. L & D facility with a full-service arcade, DD / Downtown Detroit from Hart DD / 124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, DD / 349 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; restaurant, bowling lounge and Plaza to Campus Martius; 313-447- 48226; 313-961-9249 or poppizzabar 313-964-0007 or oldshillelagh.com. nightclub. Premier spot for corpo- 1248 or detroitjazzfest.com. .com. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. $. AE, DS, MC, V. rate events and private parties. L & D Movement Electronic Delux Lounge GN / 44325 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste. Pappy’s Sports Bar & Grill Music Festival Located in Detroit’s Greektown, H-160, Novi, 48377; 248-374-3420 or In the heart of Greektown, Pappy’s Memorial Day Weekend. Delux is an old-school cocktail bowlluckystrike.com/locations/novi. offers tasty bar food, plenty of beer An internationally recognized lounge where the staff and drinks $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. on tap and sports on TV. L & D music marathon that delivers rock. DJ on Thursdays, Fridays DD / 517 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; three days and three nights of and Saturdays. Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle 313-983-4000. $. AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. nonstop performances from more DD / 350 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; Since 1979, this comedy club has Grand View Room than 100 artists across five stages. TAP at MGM Grand Detroit featured nationally recognized Punch Bowl Social 313-962-4200 or deluxlounge.com. DD / Hart Plaza, Detroit, 48226; 248- comedians. Past names include AE, DS, MC, V. Offering tons of entertainment, 584-1646 or movement.us. Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen elevated comfort food, full-flavored Exodos Rooftop Lounge Woodward Dream Cruise DeGeneres, Jim Carrey and Jay spirits and personable staff. Bowling, Located in Greektown, serving up Third Saturday in August. Dig out mgmgranddetroit.com Leno. D Ping-Pong, shuffleboard, billiards, great food and drinks until 1 a.m. your letter sweater, throw on your O / 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, 48067; darts, private karaoke rooms, arcade every day. Monday nights, Exodos blue suede shoes and enjoy a day 248-542-9900 or comedycastle.com. becomes the Jazz Loft with local games, giant Scrabble and more. filled with classic cars and great $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. jazz performances. D B, BR, L & D entertainment. 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CREDIT CARDS AE / American Express CB / Carte Blanche DC / Diners Club DE / Debit Card DS / Discover JCB / Japanese Credit Bureau MC / MasterCard 9 DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS DD V / Visa ACCESSIBILITY Annunciation Greek Automotive Hall of Fame DD / 99 Pleasure Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, WA / Wheelchair Accessible Orthodox Cathedral This visitor attraction and edu- 48207; 313-821-9844, 844-BELLE-PK cational resource is dedicated to or belleislepark.org. ATTRACTIONS A place for all of life’s celebrations; Call or INCLUDE (free admission with the center of activity, education and preserving the history of mobility by go online to fellowship for those who embrace celebrating the creativity, toil and Belle Isle Park pass): Anna Scripps check hours. the Greek Orthodox religion and genius of the individual. Closed Whitcomb Conservatory, DD / 7000 Venues may be for those who pass traditions from Mon.-Thu. (Mon.-Tue. only in Inselruhe Ave., Belle Isle, Detroit, 48207; closed on generation to generation. summer) and for private events. 313-821-5428 or belleisleconservancy holidays. DW / 21400 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, .org; Belle Isle Aquarium, DD / 900 DD / 707 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, 48124; 313-240-4000, 888-29-VISIT Inselruhe Ave., Detroit, 48207; 313-334- 48226; 313-965-2988 or or automotivehalloffame.org. WA. 7052 or detroitaquarium.weebly.com; annunciationcathedral.org. Belle Isle Nature Center, DD / Corner African American History has been Belle Isle State Park Arab American National Museum of Oakway Trail and Lakeside Drive, 176 a leading institution dedicated to Situated on the Detroit River The first museum in the United Lakeside Drive, Detroit, 48207; 313- the African-American experience between the United States and States dedicated to telling the story 852-4056 or belleislenaturecenter.org; for over half a century. Closed Canada, this 982-acre island park Dossin Great Lakes Museum, see Mon. except Martin Luther King Jr. and highlighting the contributions features a nature center, aquarium, listing on Page 77. of Arab-Americans. Closed conservatory and Great Lakes Day and every Mon. of Black Mon.-Tue. museum. Admission: $11 annual Charles H. Wright Museum of History Month (February). DW / 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Recreation Passport required ($16 African American History DD / 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 48126; 313-582-2266 or arabamerican when purchased at park), $9 day Founded in 1965, the 125,000-sq.- 48201; 313-494-5800 or thewright.org. Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.ai museum.org. AE, DE, MC, V. pass for non-Michigan residents. ft. Charles H. Wright Museum of AE, DE, DS, MC, V.
76 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 HOP ONLINE TO EXPLORE MORE. visitdetroit.com/inside-the-d/guide-to-museums-in-detroit An outdoor enhancement project at Dossin Great Lakes Museum is set for completion in 2021. The museum remains College for O / 8450 W. open through Phase 1 of Creative 10 Mile Road, construction, which is Studies Royal Oak, expected to last through A private four- 48067; 248-541- mid-November. year college and 5717 or detroitzoo a national leader in .org. DS, MC, V. WA. arts education, CCS Dossin Great offers a BFA in 11 studio Lakes Museum majors, two graduate programs Exhibitions include the new Built and an excellent by the River, S.S. William Clay Ford art education program. pilothouse, the Gothic Room, a ship DD / 201 E. Kirby St., Detroit, 48202; model gallery and many changing 313-664-7400, 800-952-ARTS exhibitions. Closed Mon.-Thu. or collegeforcreativestudies.edu. (Mon.-Tue. only in summer). Cranbrook House & Gardens Open weekdays for groups of Tour an arts and crafts-style 20 or more by appointment; manor designed by Albert Kahn call 313-833-4727. and discover extensive gardens DD / Belle Isle State Park, 100 Strand featuring fountains and statuary. Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, 48207; Admission to Cranbrook Gardens 313-833-5538 or detroithistorical.org. is free. DS, MC, V. O / 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Eastern Market Hills, 48304; 248-645-3147 or The largest outdoor farmers market housegardens.cranbrook.edu. in the nation, encompassing more AE, DS, MC, V. than 43 acres and founded in Detroit Historical Museum 1841, moving to its present site in Exhibitions show the history of 1891. Saturday Market: Year-round; southeastern Michigan and include Sunday Street Market: June-Oct.; The Streets of Old Detroit. The Tuesday Market: June-Oct. museum recently underwent a DD / Russell Street between Mack large-scale renovation, improving and Gratiot avenues, 2934 Russell St., VisitDet _Tigers_2019 Fall.pdf 1 8/5/19 1:12 PM the facilities and adding new Detroit, 48207; 313-833-9300 or exhibits, such as Detroit 67: easternmarket.org. Perspectives, which runs through Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 2019. Closed Mon. Experience the elegant lifestyle DD / 5401 Woodward Ave., of a bygone era at the Edsel & DEVEREAUX Detroit, 48202; 313-833-1805 Eleanor Ford House in scenic or detroithistorical.org. MC, V. Grosse Pointe Shores. New visitor Detroit Institute of Arts center, exhibits and restaurant The DIA, among the top 10 opening spring 2020. TIGER museums in the nation, offers M / 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse FOREST more than 100 galleries with Pointe Shores, 48236; 313-884-4222 ancient to contemporary art. or fordhouse.org. DS, MC, V. WA. Closed Mon. First Congregational DD / 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Church of Detroit 48202; 313-833-7900 or dia.org. This historic multicultural church AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. combines the power of Roman- Vitam Serv i Detroit Public Library esque and Byzantine architecture. ing Size: n Z 1 Visit to the Detroit Zoo Find books for all ages, videos, Features the Underground DVDs and music at the Main Railroad Living Museum Tour. Smiles Call to register for tour. Fascination 85% Library. Author visits and the Wonder 92% Comerica Java & Jazz Series DD / 33 E. Forest Ave., Detroit, 48201; Relationship-building 86% Enhanced memories 95% are offered monthly. Closed 313-831-4080 or friendsoffirst.com. Everyone needs Ooohs and Aaahs 98% Sun.-Mon. (Mon. only Oct.-May) MC, V. 100% A significant so to an en urce of Vita riched life and sensemi of DD / 5201 Woodward Ave., Vitamin Z. n Z may lead Ford Piquette Avenue Plant/Model well-being www.det . Detroit, 48202; 313-481-1300 roitzoo.or T Automotive Heritage Complex g or detroitpubliclibrary.org. WA. Visit the birthplace of the Model Detroit Zoo T — the most significant auto- SEE AD AT RIGHT mobile of the 20th century. Walk Part wonder, part amazement — find it only at the An animal lover’s paradise, the the floors where the first 12,000 Detroit Zoo. Open 362 days a year. Detroit Zoo is situated on 125 Model T’s were assembled. acres with many naturalistic Closed Mon.-Tue. habitats. Explore the Arctic Ring DD / 461 Piquette Ave., Detroit, 48202; www.detroitzoo.org of Life, Butterfly Garden and 313-872-8759 or fordpiquetteplant.org. more. Hours vary seasonally. DE, DS, MC, V. WA.
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Greater Grace Temple by stories of America’s past, Holocaust Memorial Center Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens Excellent location for meetings, present and future at the Giant Zekelman Family Campus This 88,000-sq.-ft. Tudor Revival weddings, conferences, etc. Screen Experience. Watch an This new and expansive facility mansion is filled with authentic Banquet hall seats 600, church assembly line in action at the Ford includes the Museum of European furnishings and priceless art. auditorium seats 4,000, main Jewish Heritage, the Holocaust Rouge Factory Tour. Greenfield Experience the sights and stories meeting room seats 350 and seven Museum and the inspiring Inter- Village: closed Dec.-April. Ford of money and misfortune. other meeting rooms are available. Rouge Factory Tour: closed Sun. national Institute of the Righteous. O / 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, 48309; DW / 23500 W. 7 Mile Road, DW / 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Tours available. Closed Sat. 248-364-6200 or meadowbrookhall.org. Detroit, 48219; 313-543-6000 Dearborn, 48124; 313-982-6001 GN / 28123 Orchard Lake Road, AE, DS, MC, V. WA. or greatergrace.org. or thf.org. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. Farmington Hills, 48334; 248-553- 2400 or holocaustcenter.org. AE, CB, Hart Plaza Michigan Science Center Historic Fort Wayne DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. In the heart of the city, this plaza This Civil War-era fort hosts the Inspiring curious minds of all ages is the site of Detroit’s summer annual celebration of Detroit’s Legoland Discovery to discover, explore and appreciate riverfront festivals and includes birthday each July. Open Sat.-Sun. Center Michigan science, technology, engineering the Isamu Noguchi-designed The ultimate place for kids and May-Oct. and for special events. and math. Closed Mon. Dodge Fountain. families who love to build with Group tours available weekdays DD / 5020 John R St., Detroit, 48202; DD / 1 Hart Plaza, Jefferson Avenue LEGO bricks. Featuring play areas, by appointment. 313-577-8400 or mi-sci.org. DS, MC, at Woodward Avenue, Detroit, rides, a brick pool, 4-D cinema DW / 6325 W. Jefferson Ave., 48226; 313-877-8057 or tinyurl.com/ and Miniland. V. WA. Detroit, 48209; 313-628-0796 detroit-hart-plaza. O / 4240 Baldwin Road, Auburn Motown Museum or historicfortwaynecoalition.com. Hills, 48326; 248-409-6009 or Long known as Hitsville U.S.A., The Henry Ford AE, DE, DS, MC, V. michigan.legolanddiscoverycenter SEE AD ON PAGE 71 the museum is the home of the Historic Trinity Lutheran Church .com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. The Henry Ford brings the American world-famous Studio A, where A traditional cathedral ministry historical experience to life. See Mariners’ Church The Temptations, Marvin Gaye in downtown Detroit serving the Founded in 1842 and classified as JFK’s limo, Rosa Parks’ bus and and countless others recorded thousands of uniquely American metropolitan area, providing an an independent Anglican parish, with the Funk Brothers. Closed artifacts at Henry Ford Museum of open and caring environment the Gothic-inspired church has Sun.-Mon. (Mon. only in summer). American Innovation. Greenfield that encourages personal and services weekly. Village features 90 historic buildings, spiritual growth. DD / 170 E. Jefferson Ave., DD / 2648 W. Grand Blvd., period presenters and artisans. DD / 1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 48207; Detroit, 48226; 313-259-2206 Detroit, 48208; 313-875-2264 Be entertained and enlightened 313-567-3100 or historictrinity.org. or marinerschurchofdetroit.org. or motownmuseum.org. MC, V.
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OLD ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONALLY TIMELESS DOWNTOWN DETROIT-GREEKTOWN 646 MONROE AVE., DETROIT 48226 313-961-8711 HOLY MASSES: DAILY MASS (MONDAY THRU SATURDAY): 12:15 pm SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:30 pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:30 am, 10:00 am (Latin) and Noon CONFESSIONS: 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ALL MASSES FIRST FRIDAY TRIDENTINE MASS: 7:00 pm WEBSITE: oldstmarysdetroit.com EMAIL: [email protected]
Museum Windsor Polish Art Center Solanus Casey Center structure was founded in 1858 by Inspires passion, arouses curiosity SEE AD ON PAGE 77 SEE AD ON PAGE 78 Henry Porter Baldwin and features and promotes learning about the Come learn about Polish crafts, Award-winning Solanus Casey Louis Tiffany stained-glass windows unique history and the natural, culture, history and art. See the Center, inspired by the holiness Call to schedule tour. social, technological and cultural largest selection of Polish gifts of Capuchin Friar Blessed Solanus, DD / 2326 Woodward Ave., development of Windsor for the outside of Poland. is a place of pilgrimage, healing, reconciliation and peace. All are Detroit, 48201; 313-962-7358 benefit of residents and visitors. DD / 9539 Jos. Campau Ave., welcome. Thousands visit each year. or stjohnsdetroit.org. Closed Sun.-Mon. (Mon. only in Hamtramck, 48212; 313-874-2242, DD / 1780 Mount Elliott Ave., Detroit, summer). 888-619-9771 or polartcenter.com. St. Joseph Catholic Church 48207; 313-579-2100 or solanus WO / 254 Pitt St. W., Windsor, AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. A magnificent example of Victorian center.org. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. N9A 5L5; 519-253-1812 or Sea Life Michigan Aquarium Gothic Revival and a protected tinyurl.com/museum-windsor. Ste. Anne de Detroit Church structure under the City of Detroit’s This highly themed aquarium First organization founded in Historic District Ordinance. Also Old St. Mary’s Church brings visitors nose-to-nose with Detroit in 1701 by Antoine de listed on the Michigan Register of SEE AD ABOVE sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, sea la Mothe Cadillac. Open to the The third-oldest Roman Catholic horses and more than 5,000 public for worship services, Historic Sites. Tours by reservation. church in Detroit and the first underwater creatures. celebrations, concerts and tours. DD / 1828 Jay St., Detroit, 48207; German church. The church O / 4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, DD / 1000 Ste. Anne St., Detroit, 313-831-6659 or institute-christ was constructed in 1884 in 48326; 248-409-6009 or visitsealife 48216; 313-496-1701 or ste-anne -king.org/detroit. Pisan Romanesque style by Peter .com/michigan. DE, DS, MC, V. .org. MC, V. Dederichs, a native architect. Tuskegee Airmen Second Baptist Church - St. Florian Roman Catholic Church National Historical Museum DD / 646 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; Marking its centennial, the parish Detroit Underground Railroad The story of America’s first 313-961-8711 or oldstmarysdetroit.com. Historical Society is dominated by the award- African-American combat pilots Michigan’s oldest African-American winning church designed by Ralph Peppa Pig World of Play is preserved and interpreted here. Jump into the world of Peppa Pig church. For 29 years, Second Adams Cram to serve the Polish Youth are inspired through museum to laugh, learn and play. This new Baptist was the last stop on the community. programs to pursue careers in indoor play attraction is for pre- Underground Railroad traveler’s DD / 2626 Poland Ave., Hamtramck, aviation and aerospace science. school children and their families. journey to Canada during the 48212; 313-871-2778 or stflorian O / 4362 Baldwin Road, Auburn HIlls, mid-19th century. parish.org. Email or call to schedule tour. 48326; 248-392-2121 or peppapig DD / 441 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; St. John’s Episcopal Church DW / 6325 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, worldofplay.com/michigan/en. AE, 313-961-0920 or secondbaptist Located next to Comerica Park 48209; 313-843-8849 or tuskegee DE, DS, MC, V. detroit.org. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. in Detroit, this Victorian Gothic museum.org. AE, DS, MC, V.
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GALLERIES Park West Gallery O M O M O M O M O M O M O M With more than 30,000 sq. ft. DuMouchelles Art Galleries GN GN GN GN GN GN GN Retailer of fine arts, antiques and of show space and hundreds collectibles. Daily appraisals by of works on rotating display, DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD DW DD Antiques Roadshow appraiser and this gallery has something for monthly auctions. Located near Millender and GM Renaissance every taste and budget. centers. GN / 29469 Northwestern Hwy., DD / 409 E. Jefferson Ave., Southfield, 48033; 248-354-2343, CREDIT CARDS Detroit, 48226; 313-963-6255 or 800-521-9654 or parkwestgallery.com. AE / American Express dumouchelles.com. AE, DS, MC, V. The Glass Academy AE, DC, MC, V. CB / Carte Blanche Eastern Market Antiques DC / Diners Club Specializing in furniture, lighting, SEE AD ON PAGE 83 Pewabic Pottery DE / Debit Card china, oriental, garden, retro and A working artist studio specializing Founded in 1903 during the Arts in handcrafted glass mugs and DS / Discover many more antiques. More than and Crafts Movement, Pewabic 15,000 sq. ft. and 20 dealers. more, selling both functional and JCB / Japanese Credit Bureau is a National Historic Landmark DD / 2530 Market St., Detroit, sculptural works in the Dearborn MC / MasterCard renowned for its tile and pottery 00 48207; 313-259-0600 or tinyurl.com/ studio and event space. V / Visa easternmktantiques. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. DW / 25331 Trowbridge St., in unique glazes. Dearborn, 48124; 313-561-4527 or DD / 10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, ACCESSIBILITY glassacademy.com. AE, DS, MC, V. 48214; 313-626-2000 or pewabic.org. WA / Wheelchair Accessible MC, V. The N’Namdi Center for Red Bull House of Art Call or Contemporary Art As part artist incubator, part gallery go online Rotating local, national and to check international art exhibitions, with and part curator, House of Art’s hours artwork available for purchase. impact ripples across the cultural Unique venue for events, opening waves of the world, bringing critical receptions, artist talks, discussions, acclaim to the artists involved. screenings and readings. American Jewelry & Loan Epiphany at the DSO DD / 1551 W. Winder St., Detroit, 48207; One of the largest and most Michigan’s premier state-of- DD / 52 E. Forest Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-638-2971 or redbullarts.com/detroit. widely recognized full-service the-art hot glass studio comes 313-831-8700 or nnamdicenter.org. to Midtown Detroit. Shop for DE, DS, MC, V. pawn shops in the world, where thousands of transactions are one-of-a-kind sculptures, Painting with a Twist beautiful decanters, gifts and GENERAL RETAIL conducted each day. Have fun with friends at this more. Visit website for hours The 37th Shield Library DW / 20450 Greenfield Road, or call for appointment. instructor-led art studio where all supplies are provided and no expe- This record, comic and book shop Detroit, 48235; 313-345-4000 DD / Shapero Lounge, 3711 rience is needed. Simply be ready in the heart of Eastern Market offers or pawndetroit.com. ADDITIONAL Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; 248- new inventory weekly and also buys 745-3786 or epiphanyglass.com/dso. to have a “twisted” good time. LOCATIONS: O / 20804 John R Road, ADDITIONAL LOCATION: O / DD / 1420 Washington Blvd., Detroit, and trades records, CDs and more. Hazel Park, 48030; 248-398-4653. 770 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, 48226; 313-960-4793, or tinyurl.com/ DD / 1353 Division St., Detroit, 48207; O / 546 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, 48341; 248-745-3786 or epiphany pwat-detroit. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. 248-943-3611. 48341; 248-409-LOAN. AE, DE, MC, V. Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.ai glass.com. AE, DS, MC, V.
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Athens Liquor Nemo’s Bar, McShane’s Irish Pub DD / 1400 E. Fisher Fwy., Detroit, 48207; In Detroit’s historic Greektown, and Mama Coo’s. 248-797-7300 or detroitwick.com. AE, DS, MC, V. providing a range of everyday DD / 1401 W. Fort St., P.O. Box 32310, items, such as groceries, snack Detroit, 48233; corktowndetroit.biz. DeVries & Co. 1887 For 125 years, the DeVries family foods, candy, toiletries, soft Cost Plus Wine has been dedicated to providing a Located in Detroit’s Eastern Market drinks, tobacco products and timeless shopping experience and newspapers. and known for its varied wine bringing the greatest selection of selection, beer collection, reason- DD / 579 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; cheese and specialty foods to able prices and great customer Detroit’s Eastern Market. 313-961-1149 or athensliquor.com. service. DD / 2468 Market St., Detroit, 48207; AE, DS, MC, V. Blossoms Midtown DD / 2448 Market St., Detroit, 48207; 313-568-7777 or tinyurl.com/ SEE AD ON PAGE 82 Auburn Hills Chamber 313-259-3845 or tinyurl.com/ devries-1887. MC, V. Offering fresh flowers, creative cost-plus-wine. MC, V. of Commerce arrangements, plants and home DIA Shop Serving a unique community fragrances in a gardenlike Dearborn Area Chamber Art-inspired jewelry, sculpture, where Fortune 500 companies setting for carryout or delivery. of Commerce furniture, posters, stationery, Dearborn has two walkable down- books and clothing. are located down the road from Also offering full floral services, towns — east and west — with DD / Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 locally owned coffee shops. Enjoy citywide delivery and boutique special events. Visit Blossoming restaurants, intriguing shops and Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202; the city’s restaurants, shopping, Artists, our gallery of local artists museums. Visit Warren Avenue 313-833-7948 or diashop.org. AE, recreation and lodging. inside Blossoms. to experience Middle Eastern DC, MC, V. WA. dining and shops. O / 3395A Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, DD / 4152 Third Ave., Detroit, Discount Candles DW / 22100 Michigan Ave., 48326; 248-853-7862 or auburnhills 48201; 313-447-1919 or Offering great customer service Dearborn, 48124; 313-584-6100 chamber.com. blossomsbirmingham.com. with a vast selection of oils, ADDITIONAL LOCATION: O / 33866 or dearbornchamber.org. incense and candles as well as Batteries Shack Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 48009; Detroit Cheese Co. tarot card and tea readings. Offering about every type of 248-644-4411. AE, DS, MC, V. Offering more than 100 types DD / 1400 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, battery ever needed, repair of domestic and imported 48207; 313-566-0092 or tinyurl.com/ discount-candles. DE, MC, V. services and a high level of Blumz by JRDesigns cheeses available in blocks, Fresh flowers, artistically arranged customer service. wheels and slices. Division Street Boutique and competitively priced, with VIP DD / Gratiot Central Market, 1429 This home-base storefront for M / 44478 Mound Road, Sterling customer service and delivery world- Gratiot Ave., Ste. 106, Detroit, 48207; Aptemal Clothing, including Heights, 48314; 586-580-2893 or wide. Floral and event services, 313-877-7674 or randys-sausage.com. Detroit Hustles Harder apparel, is batteriesshack.com. AE, DS, MC, V. corporate accounts, gifts, Motown- DC, DS, MC, V. located in Eastern Market. Get the themed baskets and more. best local products and service at Birmingham Bloomfield Detroit Denim Co. the lowest prices possible. O / 503 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Chamber The finest-quality components, DD / 1353 Division St., Ste. 2E, Detroit, 48220; 248-398-5130 or blumz.com. The chamber takes a leadership all sourced from American 48207; 313-285-8887 or divisionstreet ADDITIONAL LOCATION: DD / 1260 companies. Handmade in role in strengthening and boutique.com. AE, DS, MC, V. Library St., Detroit, 48226; 313-964- Detroit by Detroiters. maintaining the viability of the Downtown Ferndale 5777. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. DD / 2987 Franklin St., Ste. B, Detroit, Birmingham-Bloomfield commu- A diverse urban activity center Bronner’s Christmas 48207; 313-626-9216 or detroitdenim with small-town charm, down- nity as a business, professional Wonderland .com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. town Ferndale features distinctive and retail force. The world’s largest Christmas Detroit is the New Black dining, specialty shopping, arts and O / 725 S. Adams Road, Ste. 130, store, featuring more than 50,000 Inspired by the city, combining entertainment in an unpretentious Birmingham, 48009; 248-644-1700 trims and gifts. Silent Night Chapel minimalism and high street atmosphere. or bbcc.com. replica and lighting display nightly. aesthetic to achieve the perfect O / 300 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, balance of urban fashion. 48220; 248-546-1632 or downtownferndale.com. Birmingham Principal Thanksgiving (U.S.) and Christmas. DD / 1430 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Shopping District BD / 25 Christmas Lane, Frankenmuth, 48226; 313-818-3498 or detroitisthe Filipo Marc Winery Downtown Birmingham is an 48734; 989-652-9931, 800-255-9327 newblack.com. AE, DS, MC, V. Boasts 43 varieties of wine consisting of standard selections upscale center for art galleries, or bronners.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Detroit Regional Chamber and more exciting vinos. All wine antique shops, dining venues, City Bird The leading business organization made on-site with the option to movie theaters and more. Find unique housewares, accessories in southeast Michigan and the sample before buying. largest chamber of commerce O / 151 Martin St., Birmingham, 48009; and jewelry created by artists from M / 39085 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., in the country, with more than 248-530-1200 or allinbirmingham.com. Detroit and other Rust Belt cities, 48038; 586-226-3990 or filipomarc 21,000 members. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. plus greeting cards and Detroit winery.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. and Great Lakes themed gifts. DD / 1 Woodward Ave., Ste. 1900, Detroit, 48226; 313-964-4000 Gabriel Import Co. Blooms & Bedazzle DD / 460 W. Canfield St., Detroit, 48201; or detroitchamber.com. Jam-packed with an incredible A boutique floral studio offering 313-831-9146 or citybirddetroit.com. variety of olives, feta cheese and exquisite personal arrangements, AE, DE, DS, MC, V. 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AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Highland Park Chamber and design through curation and AE, DS, MC, V. of Commerce Livonia Chamber of Commerce collaboration with artists worldwide. Germack Pistachio & Highland Park is a community rich This chamber serves around 800 DD / 1410 Gratiot Ave., Ste. 102, Detroit, Coffee Roasting Co. in heritage and is the birthplace of members in the Livonia area. 48207; 313-409-6343 or orleansand The oldest pistachio nut roaster the Model T, mass production and Visit the Plymouth Road Corridor, winder.com. AE, DC, DS, JCB, MC, V. in the United States. Offering the first paved mile of highway. restaurants and shops located on The Peacock Room roasted squash/pumpkin seeds, DW / Highland Park, 48203; 313- Haggerty Road and in Laurel Park A fine collection of women’s dried fruits, chocolates, nostalgic 349-0587 or hpmichamber.org. Place mall. apparel (00-24), jewelry, hand- candies, spices and roasted coffees, AE, DE, DS, MC, V. GN / 33300 5 Mile Road, Ste. 212, Livonia, blended and packed in-house. 48154; 734-427-2122 or livonia.org. bags, scarves, hats, fascinators, The Historic Avenue of Fashion gloves, stationery, gifts, furniture DD / 2509 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; This district has a rich American Macomb County Chamber and more. Merchandise is inspired 313-784-9484 or germack.com. jazz legacy and an African- Enjoy some retail therapy at by the 1920s-1950s era. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Macomb County’s countless American cultural heritage that DD / 15 E. Kirby St., Ste. 110, Detroit, shops, or spend quality time at City of Hamtramck Downtown shaped the arts and business here. 48202; 313-559-5500 or peacockroom the many outdoor attractions Development Authority Shop, dine and explore on Livernois. detroit.com. AE, DS, MC, V. Visit one of the most ethnically DW / 6336 W. 7 Mile Road, Livernois and gather friends to indulge Planterra and culturally diverse communities between 8 Mile and McNichols roads, in local bites and brews. A unique, all-inclusive botanical in the country. Stroll Jos. Campau Detroit, 48221; 313-600-6930 M / 28 First St., Mount Clemens, garden enclosed in a glass Euro- for an array of dining, shopping or shoplivernois.com. 48043; 586-493-7600 or macomb and entertainment. countychamber.com. pean conservatory for events and Joe’s Wine & Liquor Store meetings as well as retail sales. DD / 3401 Evaline St., Hamtramck, 48212; Marketplace Antiques Gallery Specializing in wine, liquor and GN / 7315 Drake Road, West Bloomfield 313-876-7700 or hamtramck.us/dda. imported and domestic beer. Find unexpected antiques and artistic items at reasonable Twp., 48322; 248-661-1591 or planterra Henry the Hatter DD / 2933 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; prices along with friendly, events.com. AE, DE, MC, V. A retail specialist in men’s 313-393-3125 or tinyurl.com/ knowledgeable staff. Downtown Plymouth headwear, Henry the Hatter joesliquorstore. MC, V. DD / 2047 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 48207; This historic downtown features 313-567-8250 or tinyurl.com/ unique shops, more than 20 marketplace-antiques. MC, V. restaurants, sweet shops, coffee shops and bars surrounding the Mexicantown Community quaint Kellogg Park town square. Development Corp. Find restaurants, bakeries, GN / Plymouth Community Chamber unique shopping and service of Commerce, 850 W. Ann Arbor Trail, providers in Mexicantown Plymouth, 48170; 734-453-1540 or Detroit. This community is full plymouthmich.org. Detroit’s Best Florist of vibrantly colored buildings Since 1977 Pure Shea Store decorated with bright murals Handmade shea soaps, whipped and hand-painted signs. shea butters, lotions, scrubs, DD / 2835 Bagley Ave., Ste. 895, lip balms, body oils and natural Detroit, 48216; 313-626-MCDC hair products. or mexicantown.com. DD / 1424 E. Fisher Fwy., Detroit, 48207; Mongers’ Provisions 313-914-8995 or pureshea.com. MC, V. Specializing in cut-to-order Rochester Downtown cheese, craft chocolate, char- Development Authority cuterie, beer, wine and provisions Stroll down Main Street and boards for events. Try one of the browse the art galleries and grilled cheese sandwiches. Premium Flowers | Creative Luxury and Affordable Designs | Exceptional Customer Service unique shops, or indulge at one DD / 4240 Cass Ave., #111, Detroit, of the many fine restaurants. 48201; 313-651-7119 or mongers View our gallery and unique collection at www.blossomsbirmingham.com O / 308 S. Main St., Rochester, provisions.com. AE, DC, DS, JCB, MC, V. 48307; 248-656-0060 or Speak with a Customer Service Specialist: 248.644.4411 Mr. Foods Meat Market downtownrochestermi.com. Outstanding butcher with great Rochester Regional Chamber Birmingham Midtown Detroit quality meats for excellent prices. of Commerce 33866 Woodward Ave 4152 Third St DD / 2931 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; Founded in 1955, the chamber 48009 48201 313-567-1116 or tinyurl.com/mr-foods. is the principal voice of the MC, V. business community, fostering a Nest Housewares favorable climate and promoting Quality gifts and provisions for development of the region. the home from regional manu- O / 71 Walnut St., Ste. 110, Rochester, facturers, independent designers 48307; 248-651-6700 or rrc-mi.com.
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DD / 1345 Division St., Ste. 102, Detroit, M / 32050 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, The Mall at Partridge Creek 48207; 313-567-8970 or signalreturn 48082; 586-293-0227, 800-VIVIANO An open-air, dog-friendly shop- press.org. MC, V. or viviano.com. ADDITIONAL ping center home to nearly 90 Southfield Area Chamber LOCATIONS: M / 49970 Gratiot Ave., distinctive stores and restaurants. of Commerce Chesterfield, 48051; 586-949-6041. Offering amenities like free Wi-Fi, Offering diverse recreational DW / 20087 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe fountains and a 30-foot fireplace. opportunities, from the busiest Woods, 48236; 313-882-2461. AE, MC, V. M / 17420 Hall Road, Clinton Twp., movie theater complex in the Westview Orchards & Winery 48038; 586-226-0330 or shop country to world-class arts, delec- Offering top-notch produce and partridgecreek.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. table dining and shopping galore. fruit as well as baked goods to Somerset Collection GN / 20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 1102, canned goods at the farm market. Featuring the most exclusive Southfield, 48076; 248-557-6661 or Featuring the gorgeous Westview shopping in Michigan. Visit southfieldchamber.com. winery and outdoor fun for every- Nordstrom, MaxStudio, Swarovski, one. Farm market and winery open Sports Mania Detroit Ralph Lauren/Polo, Neiman year-round. U-pick June-Oct. On the cutting edge of hip sports Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, apparel and accessories, providing M / 65075 Van Dyke Ave., Washington Tiffany & Co. and more. Twp., 48095; 586-752-3123 or customers with the very best O / 2800 W. Big Beaver Road, westvieworchards.com. MC, V. shopping experience and service. Troy, 48084; 248-643-6360 or DD / 400 Monroe, Ste. 140, Woodward Guitar Co. thesomersetcollection.com. Detroit, 48226; 313-962-0391 or This handcrafted guitar company Twelve Oaks Mall sportsmaniausa.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. transforms reclaimed lumber from Boasts 1.5 million sq. ft. of shopping vacant structures in Detroit into Sterling Heights Regional space; includes Nordstrom, Lord & beautiful instruments. Available Chamber of Commerce Taylor, Macy’s and nearly 200 other at Detroit Guitar. Serving more than 1,500 members stores, restaurants and services. in Macomb County, this chamber O / 243 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, GN / 27500 Novi Road, I-96 and Novi has a hospitality committee and 48009; 313-444-6436 or woodward Road, Novi, 48377; 248-348-9400 works with the DMCVB to promote guitar.com. MC, V. Macomb businesses. or shoptwelveoaks.com. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. M / 12900 Hall Road, Ste. 100, MALLS Sterling Heights, 48313; 586-731- The Village of Rochester Hills Fairlane Town Center 5400 or shrcci.com. Enjoy more than 50 shops and This mall hosts more than 125 restaurants, parks on tree-lined Rocky’s Historic Eastern Market Tourism Windsor Essex shops and restaurants, including streets, visitors strolling, children A superstore for candy and Pelee Island Macy’s and JCPenney department laughing, dogs being walked and SEE AD ON PAGE 108 nuts that also offers spices, oils, stores, and a restaurant plaza, and light music. specialty cooking items and Winsdsor-Essex County and Pelee is a short drive from downtown Island offer arts, entertainment, food O / Corner of Adams and Walton roads, “Made in Michigan” products. Detroit. and drink, heritage, gaming, night- Rochester Hills, 48309; 248-375-9451 DD / 2489 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; life, outdoor experiences and more. DW / 18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, or thevorh.com. 313-567-6871 or tinyurl.com/ 48126; 313-593-1370, 800-992-9500 WO / 333 Riverside Drive W., Ste. 103, rockys-historic. MC, V. or shopfairlane.com. Windsor, N9A 7C5; 519-255-6530, 800- Savvy Chic Trends 265-3633 or visitwindsoressex.com. GM Renaissance Center SALONS, SPAS + A destination boutique with an Troy Chamber of Commerce SEE AD ON INSIDE FRONT COVER WELLNESS ever-changing, eclectic mix of This chamber exists to help create Detroit’s iconic skyscraper offers Laying Hands hard-to-find clothing, gourmet long-term economic vibrancy, countless shops and services, Therapeutic Massage goods, home accessories and vitality and stability for Troy’s more than 25 dining options, free A mobile spa that caters to the men’s products. business community. one-hour tours Mon.-Fri. starting therapeutic massage needs of DD / 2712 Riopelle St., Detroit, 48207; O / 2125 Butterfield Drive, Ste. at noon and 2 p.m. and premier each client, treating expecting 313-833-8769 or savvychictrends.com. 100N, Troy, 48084; 248-641-8151 accommodations. mothers and infants, athletes, MC, V. or troychamber.com. DD / 100 GM Renaissance Center, bridal parties, corporate events, Detroit, 48243; 313-567-3126 or and more. By appointment. Shinola Vintage Detroit Collection As makers of handcrafted watches, One of the few remaining remnants gmrencen.com. DW / 407-906-LHTM. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. bicycles, leather goods and journals, of game days at old Tiger Stadium. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Shinola believes products should be Shop for apparel, collectibles and SEE AD ON BACK COVER Woodhouse Day Spa built to last and built in America. artifacts for Tigers, Red Wings, Michigan’s largest outlet center, The ultimate relaxing spa experi- DD / 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit, Lions and Pistons. with an excess of 180 retail and ence in downtown Detroit, with 48201; 313-285-2390 or shinola.com. DD / 1744 Michigan Ave., Detroit, dining options — more than 25 of 70-plus services for men and AE, DE, MC, V. 48216; 313-961-3550, 877-604-4490 or which you will find nowhere else women. Private events welcome. Signal-Return vintagedetroit.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. in the state. Gift cards available online. Selling well-printed and -designed Viviano Flower Shop O / 4000 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, DD / 1447 Woodward Ave., original edition prints focusing Family owned and operated for 48326; 248-454-5000, 877-SHOP-GLC Detroit, 48226; 313-965-6270 largely on the work of Detroit-based more than 75 years, and one of or greatlakescrossingoutlets.com. or detroit.woodhousespas.com. artists along with Michigan artists. the largest florists in the country. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA.
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CREDIT CARDS GOLF COURSES Rackham Golf Course Campus Martius Park AE / American Express The par 71 layout provides a chal- Detroit’s official downtown square. CB / Carte Blanche Fieldstone Golf Club lenging course for golfers of any The 2.5-acre Campus Martius Park DC / Diners Club of Auburn Hills level and has been rated one of contains gardens, performance DE / Debit Card Premier Arthur Hills-designed the top 10 municipal golf courses stages, a fountain and an ice DS / Discover in Michigan. course near Great Lakes rink in the winter months. JCB / Japanese Credit Bureau O / 10100 W. 10 Mile Road, Huntington Crossing Outlets. DD / 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit MC / MasterCard Woods, 48070; 248-543-4040 or O / 1984 Taylor Road, Auburn Hills, 48226; 313-962-0101 or campus V / Visa rackham.golf. AE, DC, MC, V. 48326; 248-370-9354 or fieldstone martiuspark.org. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: Chandler ACCESSIBILITY golfclub.com. AE, DS, MC, V. Park Golf Course, DW / 12801 Chandler Cedar Point WA / Wheelchair Accessible Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center Park Drive, Detroit, 48213; 313-331- A place like no other with 71 rides, 7755 or chandler.golf. Rouge Park Golf A 63-hole golf and banquet center 18 coasters, 3 kids areas, live Course, DW / 11701 Burt Road, Detroit, with the Golden Fox, an upscale 18- shows, water park, hotels and – Call or 48228; 313-837-5900 or rouge.golf. new in 2019 – Forbidden Frontier go online hole championship course designed on Adventure Island. to check by Arthur Hills. Three full-service BD / 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, hours clubhouses, ideal for group outings. PARKS OH, 44870; 419-627-2350 or GN / 8768 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, Belle Isle State Park cedarpoint.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. 48170; 734-453-7272 or foxhills.com. Situated on the Detroit River AE, DS, MC, V. between the United States and Detroit International RiverWalk parks, including Turtle Cove Family Canada, this 982-acre island park Check out views of the Detroit Aquatic Center at Lower Huron The Inn at St. John’s features a nature center, aquarium, skyline and Windsor, Canada. Metropark, that follow the Clinton This former monastery turned conservatory, Great Lakes museum The RiverWalk spans more than and Huron rivers from Mount resort features a 27-hole golf and plenty of room to hike, three miles, from Rosa Parks Clemens to Ann Arbor. course, 5ive restaurant, boutique barbecue, watch boats, bicycle Boulevard to the Belle Isle Bridge. hotel and conference/banquet and more. Admission: $11 annual DD / 1340 Atwater St., Detroit, 48207; Admission: $10 daily or $35 Recreation Passport required ($16 facilities. Perfect for outings, 313-566-8200 or detroitriverfront annually, $24 seniors (62+). when purchased at park), $9 day .org. WA. events and weekend getaways. pass for non-Michigan residents. BD / 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, GN / 44045 5 Mile Road, Plymouth, DD / 99 Pleasure Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, Huron-Clinton Metroparks 48114; 810-227-2757, 800-47-PARKS, 48170; 734-414-0600 or theinnatstjohns 48207; 313-821-9844, 844-BELLE-PK or Explore 13 parks, some with 800-23-GOLF-4 (for metroparks golf Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.ai .com. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. belleislepark.org. beaches, golf courses and water courses) or metroparks.com.
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LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Delhi Oakland County Parks and season passes available. M / Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Metropark, BD / 3902 E. Delhi, Ann 13 parks, some with beaches, water Open Memorial Day weekend- Road, Utica, 48317; 248-601-2400 Arbor, 48103; 734-426-8211. Dexter- parks and golf courses. Admission: Labor Day. Weekends & holidays or uspbl.com. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. Huron Metropark, BD / 6535 Huron River $5 day pass for Oakland County only until mid-June. Open daily Drive, Dexter, 48130; 734-426-8211. residents, $12 for nonresidents. mid-June-Labor Day. Hudson Mills Metropark, BD / 8801 N. Annual passes starting at $30. DW / 12600 Chandler Park Drive, SPORTS Territorial Road, Dexter, 48130; 734- O / 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, Detroit, 48213; 313-822-7665, 888- ACTIVITIES 426-8211. Huron Meadows Metropark, 48328; 248-858-0916, 888-OCPARKS 955-POOL or waynecountyaquatic The Backyard Axe BD / 8765 Hammel Road, Brighton, or oaklandcountyparks.com. .com. MC, V. WA. 48116; 734-426-8211. Indian Springs Throwing League LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Addison Oaks, Metropark, O / 5200 Indian Trail, White William G. Milliken Throwing an epic party is fun and O / 1480 W. Romeo Road, Leon- Lake Twp., 48386; 248-625-6640. State Park & Harbor simple with event packages that ard, 48367; 248-693-2432. Catalpa Kensington Metropark, GN / 4570 Explore Michigan’s first urban state include 1-2.5 hours of throwing Oaks, GN / 27705 Greenfield Road, Huron River Pkwy., Milford, 48380; 810- park. Located along the Detroit depending on group size. Flexible Southfield, 48076; 248-424-7081. Glen 227-8910. Lake Erie Metropark, DW / River, this oasis provides opportu- food options and private spaces Oaks, GN / 30500 13 Mile Road, Farm- 32481 W. Jefferson Ave., Brownstown nities for picnics and shore fishing. are available. ington Hills, 48334; 248-851-8356. Twp., 48173; 734-379-5020. Lake St. Enjoy the wetlands and Detroit GN / 44175 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste. F-141, Groveland Oaks, O / 14555 Dixie Hwy., Clair Metropark, M / 31300 Metro Pkwy., RiverWalk. Novi, 48377; 248-675-8575 or Holly, 48442; 248-634-9811. Highland Harrison Twp., 48045; 586-463-4581. DD / 1900 Atwater St., Detroit, 48207; batlgrounds.com/axe-throwing-novi. Oaks, O / 6555 Milford Road, Highland Lower Huron Metropark, DW / 40151 313-396-0217 or michigan.gov/milliken. AE, MC, V. Twp., 48442; 248-858-0906. Indepen- E. Huron River Drive, Belleville, 48111; AE, MC, V. WA. dence Oaks, O / 9501 Sashabaw Road, Century Bowl 734-697-9181. Oakwoods Metropark, Clarkston, 48348; 248-625-0877. Offers 52 lanes (16 lanes with DW / 32911 Willow Road, New Boston, Lyon Oaks, GN / 52221 Pontiac Trail, bumpers), two large lounges 48164; 734-782-3956. Stony Creek Wixom, 48393; 248-437-1488. Orion SPECTATOR (with pool table, darts and jukebox), Metropark, M / 4300 Main Park Road, Oaks, O / 2301 W. Clarkston Road, SPORTS banquet/party room, arcade Shelby Twp., 48316; 586-781-4242. games and full-service snack bar. Willow Metropark, DW / 23200 S. Huron Lake Orion, 48360; 248-858-0906. Detroit Lions O / 7345 Highland Road, Waterford Road, New Boston, 48164; 734-697- Red Oaks Waterpark, O / 1455 E. 13 Experience Detroit Lions football Twp., 48327; 248-666-4700 9181. Wolcott Mill Metropark, Mile Road, Madison Heights, 48071; at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. 248-858-0918. MC, V. Rose Oaks, or bowldetroit.com. M / 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray Twp., DD / Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., O / 10501 Buckhorn Lake Road, Holly, 48096; 586-752-5932. Detroit, 48226; 313-262-2222, Community Bowling Centers 48442; 248-858-0906. Springfield Offering state-of-the-art scoring Michigan State Parks, Department 800-616-ROAR or detroitlions.com. Oaks, O / 12451 Andersonville equipment and lanes, shoe rental of Natural Resources AE, DS, MC, V. WA. Road, Davisburg, 48350; and other public equipment. Includes 102 parks with cabins, 248-858-0916. Waterford Detroit Pistons Centers also house pro shops, 200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, Oaks, O / 1702 Scott Come watch the arcades and lounges. hiking, campgrounds, boating, Lake Road, Waterford See Page 58 Pistons at Little GN / 37485 Schoolcraft Road, picnic shelters, playgrounds, Twp., 48328; 248-858- for Lions, Caesars Arena. cross-country/downhill skiing Pistons, Red Livonia, 48150; 734-464-8500 0916. White Lake Oaks, DD / Little Caesars or bowldetroit.com. and summer educational O / 991 Williams Lake Wings and Tigers Arena, 2645 Woodward programs. Admission: $11 annual Road (at M-59), White home games. Ave., Detroit, 48201; JD Racing Indoor Karting Recreation Passport required ($16 Lake Twp., 48386; 248- 313-471-7575 or nba. Satisfy your competitive thirst with when purchased at park), $9 day 698-2700. com/pistons. AE, DC, DS, a truly modern electric motor pass for non-Michigan residents. MC, V. WA. sports experience. Upscale atmo- BD / P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, 48909; Outdoor Adventure Center sphere for hosting your corporate 517-373-9900 or michigan.gov/dnr. Various simulated activities provide Detroit Red Wings event, meeting or social party. outdoor recreation experiences, Come see why locals call this LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Bald Mountain Create your unforgettable “remem- while exhibits and displays show Hockeytown. The Red Wings Recreation Area, O / 1330 E. Greenshield ber when” memories. the natural and cultural resources now play at Little Caesars Arena. Road, Lake Orion, 48360; 248-693- GN / 44225 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste. C118, found in Michigan. 6767. Belle Isle State Park, DD / 99 DD / Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Novi, 48377; 248-773-8777 or Pleasure Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, DD / 1801 Atwater St., Detroit, 48207; Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48201; jdkarting.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. 313-396-6890, 844-OAC-MDNR or 313-349-5777 or nhl.com/redwings. 48207; 313-821-9844. Dodge #4 Park, Kart 2 Kart michigan.gov/oac. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. O / 4250 Parkway Drive, Waterford Michigan’s foremost indoor karting Twp., 48328; 248-682-7323. Highland Warren Community Center Detroit Tigers facility, with the fastest karts in the Recreation Area, O / 5200 E. Highland Indoor Water Park No summer trip to Detroit is state. The 1/5-mile indoor track is Road, White Lake Twp., 48383; 248- There’s something for everyone at complete without a stop at as inviting to newbies as it is to 889-3750. Holly Recreation Area, O / this indoor water park, with sauna, Comerica Park to watch some seasonal racers. 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, 48442; steam room, whirlpool, activity Major League Baseball. April-Oct. M / 42705 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling 248-634-8811. Maybury Park, GN / pool, theater, outdoor ice skating DD / Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Heights, 48314; 586-997-8800 or 20145 Beck Road, Northville, 48167; rink and much more. Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-471-2000 or kart2kart.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. 248-349-8390. Ortonville Recreation M / 5460 Arden Ave., Warren, 48092; mlb.com/tigers. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. Area, O / 5779 Hadley Road, Ortonville, Plum Hollow Lanes 586-268-8400 or cityofwarren.org. 48462; 810-797-4439. Pontiac Lake United Shore Professional Offers 24 lanes (eight lanes with Recreation Area, O / 7800 Gale Road, Wayne County Family Baseball League bumpers), large lounge (with pool Waterford Twp., 48327; 248-666-1020. Aquatic Center The United Shore Professional table and jukebox), party room, Proud Lake Recreation Area, GN / Enjoy the wave pool, splish-splash Baseball League provides a arcade games and full-service 3500 Wixom Road, Commerce Twp., land and giant twin slides. Group premium experience for fans with snack bar. 48382; 248-685-2433. Seven Lakes discounts for churches, schools, high-quality baseball, a first-class GN / 21900 W. 9 Mile Road, Park, O / 14390 Fish Lake Road, Holly, parties, companies and nonprofits. atmosphere, family entertainment Southfield, 48075; 248-353-6540 48442; 248-634-7271. Swimming lessons, tube rentals and exceptional service. or bowldetroit.com.
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Skore Lanes DW / 45100 Ford Road, Canton, 48187; SPORTS University of Detroit Mercy - 734-459-6070 or bowldetroit.com. Offers 48 lanes (16 with bumpers), FACILITIES Detroit Titan Athletics full lounge (with darts and Thunderbowl Lanes Watch 19 varsity sports played The Corner Ballpark jukebox), arcade games, ATM A 90-lane bowling and entertain- at the Division I level. Basketball Presented by Adient and full snack bar. ment center. Additional amenities is held at Calihan Hall; other The historic Tiger Stadium site is the DW / 22255 Ecorse Road, Taylor, 48180; include sports bar, nightclub, billiard new home of The Corner Ballpark. events are held at other locations 313-291-6220 or bowldetroit.com. room, arcade and cosmic bowling. Detroit Police Athletic League offers on the campus at McNichols DW / 4200 Allen Road, Allen Park, Sterling Lanes sports for local children, plus this and Livernois. 48101; 313-928-4688 or thunderbowl Offers 50 lanes, full lounge, facility is available for events. .org. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. DW / 4001 W. McNichols Road, DD / 1680 Michigan Ave., Detroit, quickie bar, a banquet/meeting Detroit, 48221; 313-993-1700 room for 200, arcade games, TreeRunner Adventure Park 48216; 313-833-1600 or detroitpal.org. or detroittitans.com. full snack bar, ATM and more. at West Bloomfield AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Treetop adventure featuring M / 33200 Schoenherr Road, Ultimate Soccer Arenas Wayne State University 13 zip lines, 130 challenges and Sterling Heights, 48312; 586- This indoor soccer facility is Department of Athletics five difficulty levels. Ages 5+, all 979-5200 or bowldetroit.com. the world’s largest and hosts four With 18 varsity programs, there’s ability levels. Top area attraction. state-of-the-art FIFA-approved something for everyone. Come Super Bowl Lanes Reservations required. Group fields, a restaurant, coffee shop watch the Warriors in action. Offers 60 lanes, two full lounges discounts available. and pro shop. DD / 5101 John C. Lodge Fwy., (with pool table, jukebox and GN / 6600 W. Maple Road, West O / 867 South Blvd., Pontiac, 48341; darts), arcade games, full snack Bloomfield Twp., 48322; 248-419-1550 248-648-7000 or ultimatesoccer 101 Matthaei Bldg., Detroit, 48202; bar, pizzeria and ATM. or treerunnerwestbloomfield.com. V. arenas.com. AE, DS, MC, V. 313-577-4280 or wsuathletics.com.
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DETROIT SHIPPING CO. DD CREDIT CARDS AE / American Express DD / 333 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, DD / 2000 Brush St., 2nd Level, Detroit, AMERICAN CB / Carte Blanche 48226; 313-879-5141 or tinyurl.com/ 48226; 313-262-2896. $. AE, DE, DS, DC / Diners Club 200 West applebees-ihop. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. MC, V. Located in the Detroit Marriott DE / Debit Card Troy. Casual American bistro Basement Burger Bar Brome Modern Eatery DS / Discover featuring all prime-grade steaks, Dedicated to providing guests This casual restaurant serves JCB / Japanese Credit Bureau regional whitefish and exquisite with delicious made-to-order organic and non-GMO burgers, MC / MasterCard 900 Michigan desserts. Small plates and food and exceptional service at house-made vanilla bean custard, V / Visa an affordable price. Vegetables hand-cut fries and made-to-order gluten-free menus are available. MEAL PRICING are locally sourced, fresh and salads. The Balence juice bar offers B, BR, L & D Approximate dinner prices per flavorful. L & D smoothies, juices and mock-tails. O / 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, person, excluding appetizers, B, L & D 48084; 248-680-9797 or troymarriott DD / 1326 Brush St., Detroit, 48226; beverages and desserts, are .com/dining. $$$. AE, CB, DS, MC, V. 313-818-3708 or basementburgerbar DD / 607 Shelby St., Detroit, 48226; indicated by each restaurant. .com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. 313-403-1200 or bromemodern Applebee's Menu prices, subject to eatery.com. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. This prominent eatery draws Billy Sims Barbecue change, are designated people of all ages and lifestyles This award-winning barbecue Buffalo Wild Wings below in American dollars. with its fun, family-friendly restaurant offers take home packs, An ultra-casual grill and bar $ (under $15) atmosphere and signature dine-in service for 1-100 guests, known for its award-winning $$ ($16-$24) bar-and-grill menu. L & D online ordering and catering for wings, more than 20 beers on $$$ ($25-$34) DW / 2111 W. 8 Mile Road, Detroit, groups of any size. L & D draft, signature sauces and wall- $$$$ ($35 and over) 48203; 313-586-5980 or applebees GN / 25025 Telegraph Road, Southfield, to-wall TVs featuring all sports B (Breakfast), BR (Brunch), .com. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. 48033; 248-809-2861 or tinyurl.com/ games and packages. L & D L (Lunch), D (Dinner) billy-sims-bbq. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. DD / 1218 Randolph St., Detroit, 48226; Applebee's/IHOP ACCESSIBILITY 313-961-9453 or buffalowildwings The only Applebee’s/IHOP hybrid Blitz WA / Wheelchair Accessible .com. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. is located in the Courtyard by Located inside Ford Field. Offering Marriott-Detroit Downtown soup, deli specials, hot entrees, Café DIA Call or lobby. Order breakfast all day or fresh salads and local craft brews Located in the Detroit Institute of go online choose from Applebee's signature on tap. Lions deck parking will Arts. Featuring new hot entrees to check Districts-grey-ICONS_2016_L1.ai favorites starting at 11 a.m. B, L & D be validated. B, L & D each day. Enjoy a full menu, even hours
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as carryout. Soups, salad bar, DD / 2638 Orleans St., Detroit, 48207; Gateway Deli - Downtown Detroit steak and seafood entrees, paninis, wraps and more. L & D 313-393-0960 or cuttersdetroit.com. One of the best deli/restaurants signature desserts, and tempting DD / 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, $. MC, V. in Detroit, with years of experience wines and cocktails. B, L & D 48202; 313-833-7900 or dia.org/visit/ Edison’s serving a wide variety of corporate DW / 5801 Southfield Fwy., Detroit, dining-shopping. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Located in The Dearborn Inn. clients and individuals who love 48228; 313-336-3340 or tinyurl.com/ good food. B, L & D doubletree-grille39. $$. AE, DS, MC, V. Central Kitchen & Bar An ideal setting for casual DD / 333 W. Fort St., Detroit, 48226; Featuring contemporary American gatherings or special occasions. Hockeytown Cafe See why guests and local patrons 313-256-1900. $. AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. cuisine in a casual and welcoming In the heart of the Entertainment have enjoyed meals in this classic environment. The executive chef Grand Trunk Pub District, it's the perfect place to space for more than 80 years. gives a new spin to the classics, Enjoy great food and spirits in grab a bite, down a drink and catch B, BR, L & D upgrading with inventive taste what was once the Grand Trunk a game on one of the 30 HD flat- combinations. BR, L & D DW / 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Railway ticket office. Varied menu screen TVs. L & D Dearborn, 48124; 313-271-2700 DD / 660 Woodward Ave., Ste. 4A, featuring flavorful local products. DD / 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, or dearborninnmarriott.com/dining. Detroit, 48226; 313-963-9000 or BR, L & D 48201; 313-471-3400 or hockeytown $$$$. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. centraldetroit.com. $. AE, DE, DS, DD / 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit, cafe.com. $. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. MC, V. Elwood Bar & Grill 48226; 313-961-3043 or grandtrunk HopCat Detroit In 1997, this art deco diner Chrome Bar & Grille .pub. $. AE, DS, MC, V. escaped demolition and was Detroit's largest draft beer selection Located in the Hilton Garden moved two blocks to a location Greektown Casino-Hotel featuring 130 taps, a full bar, kitchen Inn in the heart of downtown. behind Comerica Park. Great spot Greektown Casino-Hotel offers five serving creative pub fare and Featuring fresh, creative lunch for a pre- or post-game burger distinct dining options: Bistro 555 brunch, and private event space and dinner options. Stop in for a and brew. L & D $$; Monroe Market $; Noodle Art $; in the Huma Room for up to 400. meal or drink after work. L & D Prism $$$; Stack'd $. B, L & D BR, L & D DD / 300 E. Adams Ave. (at Brush Street), DD / 351 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 48226; Detroit, 48226; 313-962-2337 or DD / 1200 St. Antoine, Detroit, 48226; DD / 4265 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-967-0900 or detroitdowntown elwoodgrill.com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. 313-223-2999, 877-424-5554 or 48201; 313-769-8828 or hopcat.com/ .stayhgi.com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. greektowncasino.com. AE, DC, DE, detroit. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Empire Kitchen & Cocktails MC, V. WA. Cliff Bell’s New bistro and cocktail bar in Kresge Court A fully restored art deco supper Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood Grille39 Located in the Detroit Institute club with live entertainment featuring a sunny outdoor patio, Located in the DoubleTree by Hilton- of Arts. Offers gourmet snacks, nightly. BR & D craft cocktails and American-style Dearborn Detroit. Offering palate- cheese and charcuterie as well DD / 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, 48226; fare. BR, L & D pleasing specials every evening, as sandwiches, salads, desserts, 313-961-2543 or cliffbells.com. $$$. DD / 3148 Woodward Ave., Detroit, AE, MC, V. WA. 48201; 313-315-3131 or empirekitchen The Clique andcocktails.com. $$. AE, DS, MC, V. Located in the Rivertown Inn & Fire Iron Grill Suites. Known for its fabulous Located in the Detroit Marriott breakfasts, ribs, salmon patties and Southfield. Provides a refreshing grilled cinnamon roll. Check out atmosphere and a new menu autographs of Detroit's movers featuring innovative items and and shakers. B & L traditional favorites that take DD / 1326 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, advantage of the freshest of 48207; 313-259-0922 or tinyurl.com/ ingredients. B, L & D clique-restaurant. AE, CB, DC, DS, GN / 27033 Northwestern Hwy., MC, V. Southfield, 48033; 248-455-2050 Coney Town/Gyroland/Fish City or tinyurl.com/fireirongrill. $$. AE, Located in the GM Renaissance DE, DS, MC, V. Center. This food court includes Five Guys Burgers & Fries Coney Town, Gyroland and Fish Handcrafted made-to-order burgers City. Specialties include gyros, fish with more than 250,000 ways to and chips, Coney dogs and Greek customize. Fresh-served hand- salads. Coney Town: B, L & D; cut fries since 1986. L & D Gyroland and Fish City: L & D DD / 508 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; DD / 200 GM Renaissance Center, Food 313-237-7777 or fiveguys.com. $. MC, V. Court Level A, Detroit, 48243; 313-259- Ford's Garage 8000. $. AE, MC, V. This gourmet burger bar offers black Cutter's Bar & Grill Angus beef, American Kobe, bison, A fresh look at contemporary salads, fresh fish and beverages, American cuisine that is a great including nonalcoholic options, value for everyone. In addition multiple tap and bottle beers, wine 313-567-4400 | rattlesnakedetroit.com to offering a delicious menu, it's and cocktails. L & D the perfect place for after-office DW / 21367 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, 300 River Place Drive | Detroit | 48207 happy hours and gatherings of 48124; 313-752-3673 or fordsgarage friends. L & D usa.com/dearborn. $. MC, V.
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Starbucks coffee, lattes, blended MotorCity Red Smoke Barbeque DW / 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, frozen drinks, beer and wine. L & D Casino Hotel Classic barbecue 48124; 313-271-2700 or dearborninn DD / 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, SEE AD ON PAGE 3 fare in an attractive, marriott.com/dining. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. Offering these distinct 48202; 313-833-7900 or dia.org/visit/ historic two-story Tria dining options: dining-shopping. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. BYOW building in Greektown. Located in The Henry, Autograph Assembly Line $$$; Under a state law, Full bar, carryout, live Collection. Taste. Savor. Share. Tria Loon River Cafe Grand River Deli & diners can bring music and party room restaurant features an imaginative Located in the Wyndham Garden- Burgers $$; Iridescence their own bottle of available. L & D American grill menu, fine art and Sterling Heights. Flavorful Great $$$$; Sweet Ride vino to Michigan DD / 573 Monroe St., sophisticated atmosphere. Offers Lakes dishes and a spunky Up Coffee Shop$ ; restaurants. Detroit, 48226; 313-962- a spectacular award-winning wine The Lodge Diner $. North design combine for an Be aware, not all 2100 or redsmoke.net. B, BR, L & D list. B, L & D exceptional dining experience; restaurants honor $$. AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. DW / 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, featuring Certified Executive Chef DD / 2901 Grand River the law, and you'll 48126; 313-253-4475 or triadearborn Ray Hollingsworth. B, BR, L & D Ave., Detroit, 48201; probably have to Riparian Grille Located in the Embassy restaurant.com. $$$. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. M / 34911 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling 866-782-9622, 866-STAY- pay a corkage fee. Suites-Troy Auburn Heights, 48312; 586-979-1420, MCC or motorcitycasino Trinosophes Hills. From sandwiches 800-953-1400 or tinyurl.com/ .com. AE, DE, DS, MC, Comprised of three storefronts in V. WA. and salads to T-bone wyndham-sterling-hts. $. AE, CB, one building: a cafe, an art gallery/ steak and chicken Marsala, Riparian DC, DS, MC, V. Motor City Kitchen/Round Bar music hall and a museum devoted Grille can satisfy any appetite. Located in the DoubleTree Suites to Detroit music. Louie's Ham & Corned Beef B, L & D by Hilton-Detroit Downtown. DD / 1464 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 48207; Serving breakfast, lunch and Enjoy an urban twist on comfort O / 850 Tower Drive, Troy, 48098; 313-778-9258 or trinosophes.com. dinner. Great food at a great food. Enhanced local favorites 248-879-7500 or tinyurl.com/ MC, V. price. B, L & D with changing seasonal fare. Relax ripariangrille. $$$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Vivio's Food & Spirits DD / 3570 Riopelle St., Detroit, 48207; in a casual surrounding, and soak Rusted Crow - Detroit Located in historic Eastern Market, 313-831-1800. $. AE, DS, MC, V. up Detroit's culture. Available for This new restaurant and bar is Vivio's is world famous for its private party needs. B, L & D McDonald's located in downtown Detroit bloody marys and mussels. Stop in The world's largest chain of DD / 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, and features a full food menu before a game or anytime. B, L & D 48226; 313-963-5600 ext. 5023 and full bar, including beer, wine hamburger fast-food restaurants, DD / 2460 Market St., Detroit, 48207; or tinyurl.com/motorcitykitchen. and spirits. BR, L & D serving around 68 million customers 313-393-1711 or viviosdetroit.net. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. daily in 119 countries across 35,000 DD / 78 W. Adams Ave., Detroit, 48226; $. AE, DS, MC, V. outlets. B, L & D The Nomad Grill 313-782-4751 or rustedcrowdetroit.com. Wahlburgers DD / 1000 Mack Ave., Detroit, 48207; Located in the Best Western $$. AE, DS, MC, V. Premier-Detroit Southfield. The The chef-inspired menu offers 313-832-4100 or mcdonalds.com. Sindbad’s Restaurant & Marina Nomad Grill offers innovative takes delicious burgers and so much $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. A riverfront landmark with the on American and international more, made only with fresh ground same ownership since 1949. Mercury Burger & Bar classics, live entertainment and beef, high-quality ingredients and Great Angus steaks, the freshest Burgers that are out of this world. happy hour specials. B, L & D lots of love. L & D fish, sandwiches and more. Terrific Milkshakes that’ll make you melt. DD / 569 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; GN / 26555 Telegraph Road, meeting facilities, sports and event Full bar and indoor/outdoor seating 313-209-4499 or wahlburgers.com/ Southfield, 48033; 313-567-2622 shuttles. B, BR, L & D in the heart of Corktown. L & D or thenomadgrill.com. $$$. AE, DE, detroit. $. AE, DS, MC, V. DD / 100 St. Clair St., Detroit, 48214; DD / 2163 Michigan Ave., Detroit, DS, MC, V. WA. 313-822-8000 or sindbads.com. Woodward's 48216; 313-964-5000 or mercury PizzaPapalis of Greektown $. AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. Located in the Auburn Hills burgerbar.com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. The area’s finest catering/delivery Marriott Pontiac. Enjoy delicious Slows Bar BQ MGM Grand Detroit alternative offering award-winning, comfort food and craft cocktails Pulled pork, dry-smoked ribs, SEE AD ON PAGE 74 authentic Chicago-style pizza. in a stylish ambience or outdoors the famous Yardbird sandwich Offering several casual- and Originally located in the heart in the sunshine. B, L & D (mustard-soaked pulled chicken), fine-dining options: Breeze Dining of Greektown, now with seven O / 3600 Centerpoint Pkwy., Pontiac, fantastic sides and desserts. Court $; Palette Dining Studio $$$; locations. L & D 48341; 248-648-6034 or tinyurl.com/ Recently expanded; features TAP at MGM Grand Detroit $$; DD / 553 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; woodwardsrestaurant. $$. AE, DC, DE, a bar with 56 craft beers on tap. Wolfgang Puck Steak $$$. B, L & D 313-961-8020 or pizzapapalis.com. DS, MC, V. WA. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: DD / 3171 L & D DD / 1777 Third Ave., Detroit, 48226; Zeff's Coney Island E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48226; 313- DD / 2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit, 48216; 313-465-1777, 877-888-2121 or Featuring American staples, 259-7272. DD / 3171 E. Jefferson Ave., 313-962-9828 or slowsbarbq.com. mgmgranddetroit.com. AE, DE, DS, such as omelets, Coney dogs Detroit, 48207; 313-259-7272. $. AE, ADDITIONAL LOCATION: Slows To MC, V. WA. and sandwiches. B & L DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Go DD / 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48201; 313-309-7560. $$. AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, DD / 2469 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; Mike's Coney & Pita The Rattlesnake Club Located in Eastern Market. Mike’s MC, V. WA. 313-259-4705 or tinyurl.com/ SEE AD ON PAGE 89 zeffsconey. MC, V. has been feeding hungry Detroiters Celebrating more than 25 years of Ten Eyck Tavern for years. Featuring Coneys and innovative cuisine and exceptional Located in The Dearborn Inn. Middle Eastern favorites — try the service on the Detroit River and Enjoy cocktails and light fare in BAKED GOODS falafel, one of the best around. RiverWalk. Seasonal and local is a great-room setting, complete B & L the standard at The ‘Snake. L & D with wireless internet and large + SWEETS DD / 2719 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; DD / 300 River Place Drive, Detroit, flat-screen TVs. Seasonal outdoor Astoria Pastry Shop 313-259-8151 or tinyurl.com/ 48207; 313-567-4400 or rattlesnake patio for warm-weather relaxation. Proudly maintains the highest mikespita. MC, V. detroit.com. $$$. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. B & L standards to transform its passion
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for sweet confections into more Milano Bakery FUSION break from the ordinary with its than 100 fine pastries for your Intimate, welcoming cafe serving food and ambience. Sit down for Colors Restaurant enjoyment. up pastries, salads, soups, sand- a great meal, or visit the bar for Voted “Best Place to Eat Your Way wiches and pizza. L a signature drink. B, L & D DD / 541 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; to Social Justice” by Metro Times, 313-963-9603 or astoriapastryshop DD / 3500 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; the nonprofit Colors Restaurant DD / 3071 W. Grand Blvd., .com. AE, DS, MC, V. 313-833-3500 or milanobakeryand serves a creative, locally sourced Detroit, 48202; 313-873-3000 cafe.com. MC, V. Avalon International Breads menu. L & D or tinyurl.com/lamusique The hearth and soul of Detroit Narrow Way Cafe & Shop DD / 311 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit, restaurant. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. since 1997. Providing 100 percent This new family-owned, restaurant- 48226; 313-496-1212 or colors organic flour in every menu item style coffee shop specializes in restaurantdet.com. $. AE, MC, V. every day, with a promise of artisan premium coffee and baked goods GERMAN The Detroit Club served with warm customer breads, sinful sweets and vegan The historic Detroit Club, estab- Dakota Inn Rathskeller service. B & L baked goods. B & L lished in 1882, is the city's leading The kitchen turns out sauerbraten, DD / 422 W. Willis DW / 19331 Livernois destination for fine dining, cigars sausage and schnitzel while the St., Detroit, 48201; Go full Ave., Detroit, 48221; and overnight accommodation. Spa regulars offer raucous renditions 313-308-0150 or Detroit with 313-397-7727 or and fitness center on-site. BR, L & D of old German and American drink- avalonbreads the Detroit Reuben thenarrowway DD / 712 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48226; ing songs on weekends. L & D cafe.com. AE, .net. ADDITIONAL at Avalon International 313-338-3222 or thedetroitclub.com. DW / 17324 John R St., Detroit, 48203; LOCATIONS: Breads: Wigley's DS, MC, V. $$$$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. 313-867-9722 or dakota-inn.com. DD / 1049 Wood- corned beef, McClure's Peteet's Famous $. AE, DC, MC, V. WA. sauerkraut, Swiss, Detroit Shipping Co. ward Ave., Detroit, Cheesecakes remoulade, Mack Featuring five premium food- 48226. DD / 2990 A locally owned, Ave. marble rye. truck-style eateries, two bars, a W. Grand Blvd., certified kosher GREEK Detroit, 48202. T-shirt shop, a podcast studio, an bakery offering a art gallery, a stage and more — all AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Golden Fleece signature two-layer, housed in one unique space. L & D Traditional Greek food — gyros, Cold Stone Creamery locally made gourmet DD / 474 Peterboro St., Detroit, 48201; shish kebab, lamb chops and cheesecake made with only the Serving up the finest, freshest 313-462-4973 or detroitshipping steaks. Also serving fine beer, finest ingredients, real fruit and ice cream, cakes, smoothies and company.com. $. AE, MC, V. wine and liquor. L & D shakes using only the highest- no preservatives. La Musique DD / 525 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; quality ingredients and signature O / 13835 W. 9 Mile Road, Oak Park, Located in the Hotel St. Regis. 313-962-7093 or goldenfleecedetroit process of preparing custom 48237; 248-545-2253 or peteets Offering diners a relaxed and cozy .com. $. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. ice cream creations on a frozen cheesecakes.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. granite stone. DD / 510 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; 313-964-2715 or coldstonecreamery CAJUN .com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Louisiana Creole Gumbo Specializing in exotic Creole dishes, hot and spicy Cajun dishes and old-style Southern dishes. Serving metro Detroit since 1970. L & D DD / 2051 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 48207; 313-567-1200 or detroitgumbo.com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. The Turkey Grill A unique concept in dining. Try the Cajun fried wing bites, turkey burgers, smoked turkey legs, Good Cakes & Bakes smoked turkey sandwiches, turkey Providing quality, wholesome and chili, gumbo, salads and desserts. organic baked goods in a positive, B, L & D creative and friendly environment. DD / 8290 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Committed to using fresh, 48202; 313-872-4624. $. AE, DE, DS, organic and locally grown MC, V. produce when available. B & L DW / 19363 Livernois Ave., Detroit, 48221; 313-468-9915 or goodcakes CHINESE andbakes.com. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Midtown Shangri-La Feast on a full menu of fresh, Louanna's Bakery authentic Cantonese fare as well SERVING MEXICANTOWN SINCE 1967 The place to buy good-quality as red, green and massaman curry bread, cakes, sandwiches and dishes and an extensive dim sum 3362 BAGLEY ST DETROIT, MICHIGAN baked goods. selection. B, L & D LOSGALANESDETROIT.COM DD / Gratiot Central Market, 1429 Gratiot DD / 4710 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48201; Ave., Detroit, 48207; 313-446-9570 313-974-7669 or midtownshangri or tinyurl.com/louannas. MC, V. -la.com. $. AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V.
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The Greek M / 2505 E. 14 Mile Road, Sterling DD / 150 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, POLISH Enjoy Greek and Mediterranean Heights, 48310; 586-264-5252 or 48226; 313-771-3030 or aktakeaway Polonia Polish Restaurant favorites here, or stop in for antoniositaliancuisine.com. $$. .com. ADDITIONAL LOCATION: O / Authentic Polish cuisine with cocktails. BR, L & D AE, DS, MC, V. WA. Anita's Kitchen, 22651 Woodward old-world atmosphere. Polish DD / 535 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; Ave., Ferndale, 48220; 248-548-0680. Buddy’s Pizza - Detroit vodkas and beer. Five minutes 313-209-6667 or thegreekdetroit.com. $. AE, DS, MC, V. Established in 1946, Buddy’s is $. AE, DS, MC, V. from downtown Detroit. Banquet the birthplace of Detroit’s original facilities and catering available. Pegasus Taverna Restaurant square pizza and was named “One BR, L & D Setting the standard for an of the Nation’s Best Pizza Places” DD / 2934 Yemans St., Hamtramck, unforgettable Greek dining by the Food Network. L & D 48212; 313-873-8432 or polonia experience in The D. Excellent DD / 17125 Conant St., Detroit, 48212; -restaurant.net. $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. food prepared in an open kitchen 313-892-9001 or buddyspizza.com. at the front of the dining room. $. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. Fun atmosphere. Opa! BR, L & D SEAFOOD DD / 558 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; Giovanni’s Ristorante Al's Fish & Seafood 313-964-6800 or pegasustavernas Detroit’s finest Italian cuisine since Fish and seafood market serving .com. ADDITIONAL LOCATION: 1968. This gem has everything from La Palma up delicious bites. L & D M / 24935 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair house-made pasta to the freshest A quality Detroit Mediterranean Shores, 48080; 586-772-3200. seafood in an intimate atmosphere. dining experience with authentic DD / 2935 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; $. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. L & D flavors and family-style prices. 313-393-1722 or tinyurl.com/ Offering dine-in, carryout, delivery, als-fish-chicken. $. AE, DS, MC, V. DW / 330 S. Oakwood Blvd., Detroit, catering services, children's menu 48217; 313-841-0122 or giovannis Fishbone’s - Detroit ITALIAN and free parking. L & D ristorante.com. $$$. AE, DC, MC, V. WA. Offering the finest seafood, steaks Amore da Roma DD / 113 E. Canfield St., Detroit, 48201; and sushi. Incredible New Orleans- Amore da Roma has a rich tradition Mario’s Restaurant 313-833-5000 or detroitlapalma.com. style recipes as well as delicious of family and friends, combined Featuring fine-dining service and $. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. Midwest beef, poultry, pasta and with delicious food and great wines. delicious old-school Italian food. vegetable dishes. B, BR, L & D BR, L & D Favorites include Tournedos Maison, Mr. Kabob Xpress Grille & Catering DD / 400 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; DD / 3401 Riopelle St., Detroit, 48207; Veal Olympic and desserts flambé. From pita wraps to salads, entrees 313-965-4600 or fishbonesusa.com. 313-831-5940 or amoredaroma.com. L & D to smoothies and raw juices, Mr. ADDITIONAL LOCATION: M / 23722 $$. AE, DS, MC, V. DD / 4222 Second Ave., Detroit, 48201; Kabob has gained a reputation for Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, 48080; 313-832-1616 or mariosdetroit.com. serving fresh, healthy and delicious Andiamo Detroit Riverfront 586-498-3000. $. AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, Full-service Italian restaurant with $$$. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. Mediterranean cuisine. L & D V. WA. DD / 119 Monroe St., Ste. D-7, Detroit, house-made pastas, steaks and Ottava Via 48226; 313-496-6666 or mrkabob.com. Harbor House chops along with fresh fish, veal This little gem is not your typical and chicken dishes. Private dining ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: O / Mr. Experience Old Detroit at this Italian eatery. Featuring sausage for up to 80 people. L & D Kabob, 3372 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley, 19th-century location in the heart and polenta, charcuterie boards, 48072; 248-545-4000. GN / Mr. Kabob of downtown. Serving lobster, DD / 400 GM Renaissance Center, calamari, pizza, pasta, braised ribs Xpress, 24532 12 Mile Road, Southfield, crab legs, fresh fish, baby back Detroit, 48243; 313-567-6700 or and fresh-made salads. L & D andiamoitalia.com/detroit-riverfront. 48034; 248-351-1111. $. AE, DE, DS, ribs and great steaks. Open DD / 1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit, ADDITIONAL LOCATION: DW / MC, V. for brunch during Lions home 48216; 313-962-5500 or ottavavia Andiamo Dearborn, 21400 Michigan games. BR, L & D .com. $$. AE, DS, MC, V. Ave., Dearborn, 48124; 313-359-3300. MEXICAN DD / 440 Clinton St., Detroit, 48226; $$$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Supino Pizzeria 313-967-9900 or harborhousemi.com. Catrina's Taqueria Andiamo Warren Banquet This cozy, checkerboard-floored $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. Extraordinary fast-casual taco & Event Center pizza shop serves the signature shop featuring the best street Joe Muer Seafood Delivering fine Italian cuisine Supino pie topped with roasted food from Mexico City. Incredible The Midwest’s premier seafood by using the freshest seasonal garlic, black olives, creamy ricotta, recipes compiled from the restaurant right in the heart ingredients prepared from scratch mozzarella and finished with a capital's most renowned taquerias. of downtown Detroit. Enjoy each and every day. Also featuring drizzle of chili oil. L & D Just five minutes from Dearborn. classic fresh fish, creative seafood the Celebrity Showroom with live DD / 2457 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; L & D specialties, sparkling service and entertainment on select nights. 313-567-7879 or supinopizzeria.com. DW / 23019 W. Outer Drive, Allen Park, the best riverfront view. BR, L & D L & D $. MC, V. 48101; 313-462-2900, catrinas.com. DD / 400 GM Renaissance Center, Ste. M / 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, $. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. 48092; 586-268-3200 or andiamoitalia 1404, Detroit, 48243; 313-567-6837 .com/warren. $$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. MEDITERRANEAN Los Galanes or joemuer.com. $$$. AE, DS, MC, V. Antonio’s Italian Cuisine AKtakeaway SEE AD ON PAGE 91 Joe Muer Seafood - Features house-made pastas and In the heart of Detroit and serving One of Michigan’s best authentic Bloomfield Hills old-world favorites like tripe and up old-world food in a new-world Mexican restaurants. B, BR, L & D Located in the DoubleTree by polenta. Half off bottles of wine way. A fresh-casual approach DD / 3362 Bagley Ave., Detroit, 48216; Hilton-Bloomfield Hills Detroit. every Friday. Children's menu with vegan, halal and organic 313-554-4444 or losgalanesdetroit.com. Providing only the freshest seafood available. L & D options. B & L $. AE, DS, MC, V. and finest service complemented
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Pair your dish with a tasty Joe Muer Julep at Joe DOWNTOWN: AKtakeaway; Al's Fish & Seafood; Amore da Roma; Muer Seafood in Bloomfield Hills. Andiamo Detroit Riverfront; Applebee's/IHOP; Astoria Pastry Shop; Avalon International Breads; Basement Burger Bar; Blitz; Brome Modern Eatery; Buddy’s Pizza-Detroit; Buffalo Wild Wings; Café DIA; Central Kitchen & Bar; Chrome Bar & Grille; Cliff Bell’s; The Clique; Cold Stone Creamery; Colors Restaurant; Coney Town/Gyroland/Fish City; Cutter's Bar & Grill; by exquisite contemporary designs, The Detroit Club; Detroit Shipping Co.; Elwood Bar & Grill; Empire Kitchen an extensive wine list and live & Cocktails; Fishbone’s-Detroit; Five Guys Burgers & Fries; Gateway music. BR, L & D Deli-Downtown Detroit; Golden Fleece; Grand Trunk Pub; The Greek; O / 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Greektown Casino-Hotel; Grey Ghost Detroit; Harbor House; Hockeytown Hills, 48304; 248-792-9609 or Cafe; HopCat Detroit; Joe Muer Seafood; Kresge Court; La Feria Spanish joemuer.com/bloomfield-hills. $$$. Tapas; La Musique; La Palma; London Chop House; Los Galanes; Louanna's AE, DS, MC, V. Bakery; Louie's Ham & Corned Beef; Louisiana Creole Gumbo; Mario’s Restaurant; McDonald's; Mercury Burger & Bar; MGM Grand Detroit; Meriwether's Midtown Shangri-La; Mike's Coney & Pita; Milano Bakery; Monroe St. Specializing in a vast variety Steakhouse; MotorCity Casino Hotel; Motor City Kitchen/Round Bar; Mr. of fresh fish and seafood from Kabob Xpress Grille & Catering; Ottava Via; Pegasus Taverna Restaurant; around the world. Known locally Your Detroit Foodie Guide PizzaPapalis of Greektown/Rivertown; Polonia Polish Restaurant; The for famous Teacup Bread served Eats in The D is a new YouTube Rattlesnake Club; Red Smoke Barbeque; Rusted Crow-Detroit; Sala Thai; with cinnamon butter. L & D series focused on Detroit’s Sindbad’s Restaurant & Marina; Slows Bar BQ/Slows To Go; Supino Pizzeria; GN / 25485 Telegraph Road, world-class dining scene. Trinosophes; The Turkey Grill; Vivio's Food & Spirits; Wahlburgers; Zeff's Southfield, 48033; 248-358-1310 Coney Island See Downtown map on Pages 14-15 or muer.com/meriwethers. $$. AE, CB, DEARBORN/WAYNE: Andiamo Dearborn; Applebee's; Catrina's Taqueria; DC, MC, V. WA. Dakota Inn Rathskeller; Edison’s; Giovanni’s Ristorante; Ford's Garage; Good Cakes & Bakes; Grille39; Narrow Way Cafe & Shop; Ten Eyck Tavern; SOUL FOOD Tria See Dearborn/Wayne map on Page 19 Beans & Cornbread GREATER NOVI: Beans & Cornbread; Billy Sims Barbecue; Fire Iron Grill; Upscale soul food served in a Meriwether's; Mr. Kabob Xpress; The Nomad Grill; Novi Chophouse Download the ZAPPAR APP and scan and watch the show. casually elegant environment. See Greater Novi map on Page 23 Full bar available. BR, L & D MACOMB: Andiamo Warren Banquet & Event Center; Antonio’s Italian Cuisine; Fishbone's; Loon River Cafe; Pegasus Taverna Restaurant GN / 29508 Northwestern Hwy., Novi Chophouse See Macomb map on Page 27 Southfield, 48034; 248-208-1680 Located in the Four Points by OAKLAND: 200 West; Anita's Kitchen; Big Rock Chophouse & The Reserve; Fogo or beanscornbread.com. $. AE, DC, Sheraton-Detroit Novi. Offering DS, MC, V. WA. de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse; Joe Muer Seafood-Bloomfield Hills; Morton's, The Steakhouse-Troy; Mr. Kabob; Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes; Riparian Grille; a wide variety of American food Ruth’s Chris Steak House; Woodward's See Oakland map on Page 31 options with a full bar and an SPANISH on-staff beverage expert to help La Feria Spanish Tapas find the perfect drink. D fresh seafood. Today, the menu Michigan's only authentic Spanish Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse GN / 27000 S. Karevich Drive, Novi, brings these classics back with a tapas restaurant, offering small Featuring high-quality fire-roasted 48377; 248-305-5210 or novichop meats, a gourmet market table with contemporary approach. L & D plates of fish, meats, vegetables house.com. $$$. DE, DS, MC, V. and prepared dishes made for salads, soup and hot side dishes, DD / 155 W. Congress St., Detroit, 48226; Ruth’s Chris Steak House sharing, along with a selection plus award-winning wines and 313-962-0277 or thelondonchophouse of Spanish wines, beer, cocktails cocktails and tempting desserts. .com. $$$. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. This deservedly popular chain BR, L & D specializes in custom-aged beef, and coffees. L & D Monroe St. Steakhouse Maine lobster, fresh seafood, DD / 4130 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48201; O / 301 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 48084; Provides a warm and comfortable 248-817-1800 or fogodechao.com. veal, lamb and much more. 313-285-9081 or laferiadetroit.com. atmosphere for quality casual and $. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. $$$$. AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. upscale dining. Just minutes from Reservations recommended. D Grey Ghost Detroit major downtown locations. D O / 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. 151, STEAKHOUSE This neighborhood eatery was DD / 561 Monroe St., Detroit, 48226; Troy, 48084; 248-269-8424 or tinyurl born from dedicated craftsmen 313-961-3636 or monroeststeakhouse .com/ruthschris-troy. $$$$. AE, DC, Big Rock Chophouse & committed to the art of butchery, .com. $$. AE, DS, MC, V. DE, DS, MC, V. The Reserve refinement of crafting cocktails From the moment you walk Morton's, The Steakhouse - Troy and unparalleled hospitality. BR & D through the solid oak doors, the Savor the good life at Morton’s. THAI masculine ambience is unmistak- DD / 47 E. Watson St., Detroit, 48201; Enjoy USDA prime aged beef, able. The aroma of hearty steaks 313-262-6534 or greyghostdetroit.com. succulent seafood, fine wine, chilled Sala Thai fills the restaurant. Closed Sunday; $$. AE, DS, MC, V. cocktails, decadent desserts and Delivering excellent service, a private events only. B, L & D London Chop House exceptional service. D sprawling menu and an intimate O / 245 S. Eton St., Birmingham, 48009; This restaurant began a tradition O / 888 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, atmosphere. L & D 248-647-7774 or bigrockchophouse of serving Detroit's elite the 48084; 248-404-9845 or mortons DD / 3400 Russell St., Detroit, 48207; .com. $$$. AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. finest aged steaks, chops and .com. $$$. AE, DC, JCB, MC, V. WA. 313-831-1302. $. AE, DS, MC, V.
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WA. 32-inch flat-screen LCD HDTVs GN / 19525 Victor Pkwy., Livonia, 48152; Fairfield Inn & Suites - Hampton Inn - Detroit and wired and wireless high-speed 734-462-6000, 800-EMBASSY or Detroit Romulus Belleville Airport Area internet access. Two beautifully tinyurl.com/embassysuites-detlivnovi. Conveniently located near Conveniently located between designed ballrooms and 22,000- AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, JCB MC, V. WA. Detroit Metro Airport with free Detroit and Ann Arbor, just minutes sq.-ft. conference center. airport shuttle. A short drive to all Embassy Suites - downtown venues, attractions from Detroit Metro Airport. Free DD / 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Detroit Metro Airport and sporting events. parking, small fitness center, 48226; 313-963-5600, 800-222-TREE 151 two-room suites with two TVs whirlpool and indoor pool. DW / 7800 Merriman Road, Romulus, or tinyurl.com/detroit-doubletree. in separate living and bedroom DW / 46280 N. I-94 Service Drive, 48174; 734-467-7601 or marriott AE, DS, MC, V. WA. areas. Iron and board, microwave, Belleville, 48111; 734-699-2424, .com/dtwfr. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. refrigerator and coffee maker. Free 800-HAMPTON or detroitbelleville Drury Inn & Suites - Troy breakfast and evening reception. Fairfield Inn & Suites - Detroit Troy .hamptoninn.com. AE, CB, DC, DS, 217 rooms, free hot breakfast, free DW / 8600 Wickham Road, Romulus, Settle into comfort at Fairfield MC, V. WA. evening beverages/hot appetizers, Inn & Suites-Detroit Troy. Enjoy 48174; 734-728-9200, 800-HILTONS Hampton Inn - Detroit Dearborn free high-speed internet access, complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious or detroitmetroairport.embassysuites The new Hampton Inn, in the heart one hour of free long distance each bedding, free breakfast buffet, .com. AE, CB, DC, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. of Dearborn, is within walking night, indoor pool and whirlpool. fitness center and indoor pool. distance of local restaurants and O / 575 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Embassy Suites - Troy Auburn Hills O / 225 Stephenson Hwy., Troy, 48083; entertainment. Complimentary hot 48084; 248-528-3330, 800-378-7946 Complimentary cooked-to-order 248-588-2000 or tinyurl.com/ffi-troy breakfast buffet and indoor pool. or tinyurl.com/druryinntroy. AE, CB, breakfast, manager’s reception, AE, CB, DC, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. DW / 22324 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. two-room suites, microwave, Four Points by Sheraton - 48124; 313-562-0000 or tinyurl.com/ refrigerator, two TVs, wireless Element Detroit at the Detroit Novi hidetdb. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. high-speed internet access, fitness Metropolitan Building Enjoy spacious guest rooms center, restaurant, lounge and Hampton Inn - Detroit Southgate This extended-stay property featuring fast and free Wi-Fi, complimentary local shuttle. 114 rooms. Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen features indoor and outdoor event free bottled water and coffee, O / 850 Tower Drive, Troy, 48098; TV, Hampton bed, microwave and space, spacious guest rooms, and Four Points Signature beds. 248-879-7500, 800-362-2779 mini refrigerator. Upgrade to a complimentary breakfast, weekday Surrounded by dining, local golf, or detroittroy.embassysuites.com. studio king room for additional evening receptions, free Wi-Fi, museums and shopping. space and an in-room whirlpool. AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. fitness center and the Monarch GN / 27000 S. Karevich Drive, Novi, DW / 13555 Prechter Blvd., Southgate, Club rooftop bar. Fairfield Inn & Suites - 48377; 248-348-5000, 800-713-3513 48195; 734-574-4000 or detroit or fourpointsdetroitnovi.com. AE, DC, DD / 33 John R St., Detroit, 48226; Detroit Farmington Hills southgate.hamptoninn.com. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. 313-306-2400 or tinyurl.com/element Complimentary deluxe continental DE, DS, MC, V. WA. breakfast every morning, indoor -detroit. AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Grand Hotel Hampton Inn - Madison Heights heated pool with hot tub, fitness The world’s largest summer hotel 123 rooms. Offers free full breakfast, The El Moore Lodge center and laundry facilities on- is famous for its 660-foot front free evening snacks, fitness center/ Located in the heart of Midtown, site. High-speed internet access porch overlooking Lake Huron. sauna, wonderful customer service, Detroit’s most walkable neighbor- in all rooms. Beautiful gardens, wonderful food, wireless internet access and week- hood, the El Moore Lodge allows GN / 27777 Stansbury Blvd., Farmington golf, tennis, croquet, swimming end rates from $89. Near I-75, with guests to explore the nature of Hills, 48334; 248-442-9800 or tinyurl and more. shopping and dining nearby. sustainable living. .com/fisdfh. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. BD / 286 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island, O / 32420 Stephenson Hwy., DD / 624 W. 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Civic Center Blvd., Whether here for business or 48034; 248-357-1100, 800-HILTONS or tinyurl.com/hampton-roseville. Warren, 48093; 586-353-7870, leisure, this hotel has everything, or detroitsouthfield.hgi.com. AE, DE, AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. 800-337-0202 or tinyurl.com/ including great amenities, friendly hawthornwarren. AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. staff, local restaurants and free Hampton Inn & Suites - DS, MC, V. WA. hot breakfast with fresh waffles. Detroit Warren Holiday Inn - Detroit GN / 33096 Northwestern Hwy., Offering comfortable guest rooms The Henry, Autograph Collection Northwest Livonia West Bloomfield, 48322; 248-671-6500 and suites, free Wi-Fi, HDTVs, hot Boutique arts hotel featuring 308 Newly renovated hotel featuring or tinyurl.com/hiwestbloomfield. breakfast and Hampton on the Run deluxe guest rooms in a convenient 141 spacious guest rooms as well AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. breakfast bags, fitness and business location. 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Fort Gratiot, home of Michigan’s Free high-speed internet access, Hilton Garden Inn - Holiday Inn & Suites - oldest lighthouse. indoor heated pool, exercise room Detroit Downtown Farmington Hills Detroit NW M / 45725 Marketplace Blvd., Chester- and 24-hour business center. Suites 198 guest rooms, indoor pool/ Featuring Johnny’s Italian Steak- field Twp., 48051; 586-948-2300 or and whirlpool rooms are available. whirlpool and fitness center. All house, 133 guest rooms, indoor tinyurl.com/hampton-chesterfield. M / 36400 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling guest rooms are equipped with AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Heights, 48312; 586-276-0600, desk-level outlets, microwave oven, pool/whirlpool, fitness facility, free 800-HAMPTON or tinyurl.com/ refrigerator and coffee maker. Wi-Fi and 4,500 sq. ft. of banquet Hampton Inn & Suites - Detroit hissterlinghts. AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, DD / 351 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 48226; space that accommodates up to Airport Romulus MC, V. WA. 313-967-0900, 800-HILTONS or 300 guests. 126 rooms in a suburban location detroitdowntown.hgi.com. AE, CB, that’s close to all the businesses Hampton Inn & Suites - Wixom GN / 33103 Hamilton Court, Farmington DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. and attractions of downtown Enjoy the comfort of the new Hills, 48334; 248-516-1280 or holiday Detroit and Ann Arbor. Located Hampton Inn & Suites-Wixom. Hilton Garden Inn - inn.com/farmingtonmi. AE, JCB, MC, just a half mile from Detroit Offering free hot breakfast, indoor Detroit Metro Airport V. WA. Metro Airport and I-94. pool, fitness and business centers A half mile from Detroit Metro Holiday Inn Express - Birmingham and complimentary shuttle service. Airport. Amenities include two DW / 31700 Smith Road, Romulus, This boutique hotel is perfect for phone lines, voice mail and free 48174; 734-595-0033 or tinyurl.com/ GN / 49025 Alpha Drive, Wixom, work or play. Start the day with free hampton-det. AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, MC, 48393; 248-348-0170 or tinyurl.com/ internet access. Rooms include hot breakfast, enjoy complimentary V. WA. hampton-wixom. AE, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. a work desk, TV and refrigerator. Wi-Fi and explore popular area DW / 31800 Smith Road, Romulus, Hampton Inn & Suites - Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham - attractions. 48174; 734-727-6000, 800-HILTONS Detroit Allen Park Detroit Southfield or hiltongardeninndetroit.com. AE, CB, O / 35270 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, Enjoy a modern guest room with This hotel offers spacious suites DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. 48009; 248-642-6200, 800-334-8086 a mini refrigerator, microwave, with full kitchens and flat-screen or hiexpress.com/birminghammi. free Wi-Fi, coffee maker and TVs, a gym, an outdoor pool and Hilton Garden Inn - Novi AE, CB, DC, DS, JCB, MC, V. flat-screen TV. Take advantage of hot tub, free parking, and conti- 148 rooms. Featuring American free hot breakfast, 24-hour fitness nental breakfast. dining, full-service bar, indoor Holiday Inn Express - center and an indoor heated pool. GN / 26700 Central Park Blvd., pool and whirlpool. GM Tech Center DW / 16400 Southfield Road, Allen Southfield, 48076; 248-352-8900, GN / 27355 Cabaret Drive, Novi, Outdoor pool, free parking, free Park, 48101; 313-383-9730 or tinyurl 800-331-3131 or tinyurl.com/ 48377; 248-348-3840, 877-STAYHGI continental breakfast and free cable .com/his-allenpark. AE, DS, MC, V. WA. hawthornsouthfield.AE, DS, MC, V. or tinyurl.com/hgi-novimi. AE, DC, with HBO, plus business services, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. Hampton Inn & Suites - Hawthorn Suites fitness room, meeting rooms, free Detroit Canton by Wyndham - Troy Hilton Garden Inn - Plymouth local phone calls and more. Located 16 minutes from Detroit All suites come with fully equipped 157-room hotel features Great M / 11500 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren, Metro Airport, this hotel features kitchens. Complimentary amenities American Grill restaurant, 24-hour 48089; 586-754-9700, 800-465-4329 a complimentary airport shuttle include hot breakfast daily, light business center and pantry, indoor or tinyurl.com/hi-gmtech. AE, CB, DC, bus, on-the-house hot breakfast dinner and drinks (Mon.-Wed.), pool, whirlpool and exercise DS, MC, V. WA. and Cloud Nine — the Hampton high-speed internet access, fitness facility. Complimentary high- bed experience. and business centers. speed internet access. Holiday Inn Express - DW / 1950 N. Haggerty Road, Canton, O / 2600 Livernois Road, Troy, 48083; GN / 14600 N. Sheldon Road, Plymouth, Romulus Detroit Airport 48187; 734-844-1111, 800-426-7866 248-602-0066, 800-337-0202 or 48170; 734-354-0001, 800-HILTONS 110 guest rooms, including suites, or cantonsuites.hamptoninn.com. tinyurl.com/hawthorntroy. AE, DC, or tinyurl.com/hgi-plymouth. AE, DC, conveniently located a half mile AE, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. DE, DS, MC, V. WA. DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. from Detroit Metro Airport. Offering
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Ikea Beds featuring plush pillow-top Casino Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Conveniently located near I-696 and shopping four mattresses and pillows, plus a Westin Book & Suites - Detroit and Northwestern Highway, and miles away. work area with an executive desk, Cadillac Detroit Northwest Livonia just 15 minutes from Detroit Metro and The Westin ergonomic chair, data port, lamp DW / 3950 S. Lotz Road, New hotel featur- Airport. A perfect location for busi- Hotel - Detroit and electrical outlet. Canton, 48188; 734-721- ing oversized guest ness and leisure travelers alike. 5500 or hiexpress.com/ Metropolitan rooms and suites, GN / 48953 Alpha Drive, Wixom, GN / 25100 Northwestern Hwy., cantonmi. AE, DS, MC, V. Airport will gladly complimentary Express 48393; 248-735-2781, 888-HOLIDAY Southfield, 48075; 248-350-2400, let furry compan- Start hot breakfast, or hiexpress.com/novinw-wixom. Holiday Inn Express & ions stay with you. 888-HOLIDAY or tinyurl.com/hies free Wi-Fi, fitness and AE, CB, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. Suites - Chesterfield Expect to sign a southfield.AE, DC, DE, DS, MC, V. WA. business centers and Enjoy the convenience waiver and/or pay Holiday Inn Express heated indoor swim- Holiday Inn Express & Suites - of complimentary an additional fee. & Suites - Allen Park ming pool. Sterling Heights Express Start hot Discover shopping, dining, GN / 27451 Schoolcraft Offering an assortment of quality breakfast, free Wi-Fi, entertainment and the arts. Road, Livonia, 48150; amenities, such as an indoor pool, HD televisions, heated indoor pool, Offering amenities such as an 734-744-9888 or tinyurl.com/hie fitness and business centers, free fitness and business centers and indoor pool, business center, -livonia. AE, DE, DS, MC,V. WA. high-speed internet access and a free high-speed internet access, oversized guest rooms. complimentary hot breakfast bar. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - fitness center and complimentary M / 45805 Marketplace Blvd., M / 8515 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills Detroit hot breakfast. Chesterfield, 48051; 586-598-4000 48312; 586-272-2300 or hiexpress Offering quality amenities such or tinyurl.com/hies-chesterfield. sterlingheights.com. AE, CB, DC, DS, DW / 9000 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, as an indoor pool, a spacious fit- AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. JCB, MC, V. WA. 48101; 313-383-9790 or tinyurl ness center and a complimentary .com/hies-allenpark. AE, CB, DC, DS, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - hot breakfast bar each morning. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Utica JCB, MC, V. Dearborn Discover fabulous shopping, 104 guest rooms and suites. Enjoy Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Discover fabulous shopping, dining, dining and entertainment. comfortable accommodations Auburn Hills entertainment and arts. Offering GN / 32769 Northwestern Hwy., near Detroit. Perfect destination for travelers on complimentary hot breakfast bar, Farmington Hills, 48334; 248-538- M / 45555 Utica Park Blvd., Utica, 48315; a business trip or family getaway, business center, free high-speed 9100 or hiexpress.com/farmingtonhill. 586-803-0400 or hiexpress.com/uticami. this hotel is located near Michigan’s internet access, an indoor pool/ AE, CB, DC, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, V. WA. largest outlet mall, dining and whirlpool and a fitness center. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Holiday Inn Express & Suites - entertainment venues. DW / 24041 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Plymouth Ann Arbor Woodhaven 48124; 313-565-1800 or tinyurl O / 3990 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, Offering state-of-the-art meeting Offering a complimentary conti- 48326; 248-322-7000, 800-HOLIDAY .com/hiesdearborn. AE, CB, DE, DS, space, heated indoor pool, business nental breakfast bar every morning. or tinyurl.com/hiesauburnhills. AE, CB, MC, V. WA. center, health and fitness center, All rooms feature a refrigerator, DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. WA. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - free Wi-Fi and complimentary hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/ Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Detroit Downtown Express Start breakfast. ironing board and high-speed Auburn Hills South Centrally located in the heart of GN / 15100 Beck Road, Plymouth, internet access. Spacious guest rooms feature downtown with 240 beautifully 48170; 734-969-8100 or tinyurl.com/ DW / 21500 West Road, Woodhaven, refrigerators, microwaves and free appointed rooms, including 48 hiesplymouth. AE, DC, DE, DS, JCB, 48183; 734-362-0933, 800-465-4329 Wi-Fi. Enjoy complimentary hot kitchenette suites. Indoor heated MC, V. WA. or tinyurl.com/hiwoodhaven. AE, DC, DE, DS, JCB, MC, V. 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Detroit North Troy; Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Rochester Hills; Homewood DD / 1331 Trumbull Ave., M / 34911 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Suites by Hilton-Detroit Troy; Hotel Royal Oak; Hyatt Place-Detroit Auburn Detroit, 48216; 313-496-1400 Heights, 48312; 586-979-1400, 800- Hills; Hyatt Place-Detroit Royal Oak; Quality Inn-Auburn Hills; Quality Inn-Troy; Quality Inn & Suites-Waterford; Residence Inn by Marriott-Detroit Pontiac or trumbullandporterhotel.com. 953-1400 or tinyurl.com/wyndham Auburn Hills; Residence Inn by Marriott-Troy Southeast; Rodeway Inn-Madison AE, DS, MC, V. WA. -sterling-hts. AE, CB, DS, MC, V. WA. Heights; Royal Park Hotel; Somerset Inn; Sonesta ES Suites-Auburn Hills; SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Detroit Auburn Hills; TownePlace Suites-Detroit Troy; The Townsend Hotel See Oakland map on Page 31 BEYOND DETROIT: Grand Hotel; Quality Inn & Suites-Monroe 102 | VISIT DETROIT | FALL 2019 & WINTER 2020 WINDSOR, ONTARIO: TownePlace Suites-Windsor GET HERE AND THERE.
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FLYING INTO DETROIT IS A SNAP. ONCE YOU’RE ON THE GROUND, IT’S A NEW BALL GAME. FLAT OUT, YOU NEED A CAR IF YOU WANT TO GET AROUND TOWN. WE ARE THE MOTOR CITY, AFTER ALL. HERE ARE SOME OTHER NEED-TO-KNOWS FOR WHILE YOU’RE WITH US.
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FLIGHT TIMES* Atlanta...... 1 hour, 29 min. Chicago...... 45 min. Los Angeles...... 3 hours, 54 min. Miami...... 2 hours, 36 min. #’S TO KNOW New York...... 1 hour, 21 min. DETROIT NEW YORK DRIVE TIMES* CHICAGO Cleveland...... 2 hours, 41 min. LOS ANGELES Chicago...... 4 hours, 17 min. 1,967.1 Indianapolis...... 4 hours, 35 min. Square miles of metro Detroit. ATLANTA Lansing...... 1 hour, 22 min. Mackinac Island....5 hours, 52 min. Milwaukee...... 5 hours, 40 min. Niagara Falls...... 3 hours, 51 min. MIAMI 84 F/15F Toronto...... 3 hours, 59 min. In July and August, the average Traverse City...... 3 hours, 57 min. high is 84 and in January- Lake Superior *2019 travelmath.com CANADA February the low falls to 15. You can expect pretty much MACKINAC ISLAND every type of weather — rain, sun, snow, sleet or hail — on Lake Huron any given day. We have all four TRAVERSE CIT WI TORONTO Lake seasons here, which makes for Ontario great variety.
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FLY IN, DETROIT METRO FLY OUT AIRPORT — DTW Detroit Metro Airport has two main terminals, McNamara and DTW IS A MAJOR DELTA HUB THAT’S ONLY A 90-MINUTE North. Together, they offer more FLIGHT — OR LESS — FROM 60 PERCENT OF THE COUNTRY’S than 100 shops, restaurants, customer conveniences and POPULATION. ALL MAJOR DOMESTIC AIRLINES, FOUR LOW- amenities, plus extra-wide moving COST CARRIERS AND SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS walkways and connector shuttles. In the McNamara Terminal, there OFFER SERVICE FROM THE AIRPORT. are two indoor trams and an on-site luxury Westin hotel. AIRLINES MCNAMARA TERMINAL DW / Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, 48174 Aeromexico 800-237-6639 or aeromexico.com Air France 800-237-2747 or airfrance.us Delta Air Lines 800-221-1212 or delta.com
NORTH TERMINAL DW / Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, 48174 Air Canada 888-247-2262 or aircanada.com Alaska Airlines 800-252-7522 or alaskaair.com American Airlines 800-433-7300 or aa.com Frontier Airlines 801-401-9000 or flyfrontier.com JetBlue 800-538-2583 or jetblue.com Lufthansa Airlines 800-645-3880 or lufthansa.com Royal Jordanian Airlines If you should 212-949-0050 or rj.com happen to miss Southwest Airlines your terminal while 800-435-9792 or southwest.com driving in the DRIVING TO THE AIRPORT Detroit Metro Airport Spirit Airlines complex, you can 800-772-7117 or spirit.com If you’re coming from Detroit, the eastern burbs or the western way- simply circle around United Airlines beyonds, such as Ann Arbor, I-94 is the best route. It runs east and west. to reach it again. The airport is visible from the roadway, so it’s hard to miss. Watch the 800-864-8331 or united.com signs and look for Exit 198 or 199. Access to all terminals is clear-cut from I-94, especially if you’re headed to the North Terminal. If you’re coming from the western suburbs or much of Downriver (a loose term for 18 suburbs south of Detroit and “down” the Detroit River), take I-275. This one runs north and south. Keep your eyes out for Eureka Road, Exit 15. The McNamara Terminal, which is the home of anchor carrier Delta Air Lines, will be in your sight first.
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AE, MC, V. WA. is 13%-15%. and times, plus FAST offering quick Exchange rate as of August 2019 Detroit Department access along Gratiot, Woodward of Transportation and Michigan avenues with fewer DDOT primarily serves the stops. Visit website for route city of Detroit but offers and schedule information. service connecting to DD / 535 Griswold St., neighboring cities, See the Ste. 600, Detroit, including Dearborn, downtown map 48226; 313-223-2100, Hamtramck, High- on Pages 14-15 for 866-962-5515 or land Park, Harper all People Mover smartbus.org. stations and QLine stops.
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