When Danny and I first started dating we watched Iron Chef America all the time. Michael Symon was hands down my favorite Iron Chef. He was funny, his food was amazing and he never lost. I’d routinely laugh at any challenger who took him on because I could tell his/her fate before they stepped into … More Detroit Restaurant Week: Roast
I’m attracted to big cities because I love the idea of not needing a car. A sacrilegious concept in Detroit perhaps but I hate traffic and dream of the day I can walk or take public transit to get to the places I need to go. The Dequindre Cut is an example of what I’d … More The Dequindre Cut
I’m ashamed to admit that it took us until this weekend to make it to the Riverwalk. Well, that’s not exactly true, I have been to the river many times but I haven’t done the walk in its entirety. Since we lost power Friday night we needed somewhere to spend our Saturday morning. It was a … More The Detroit Riverfront
For me the sign of a true city has always been Starbucks and gelato. Every major city I’ve ever visited has had ample offerings of both and Detroit is making progress in each area. Earlier this summer I discovered this adorable little gelato stand in Campus Martius. The Gelato Shoppe is managed by the Fountain … More The Gelato Shoppe
Where do people in Detroit drink beer? Well for the last 110 years they’ve been going to Jacoby’s (pronounced JaKobe’s ala Kobe Bryant). The small saloon is located downtown and serves delicious German food. Danny ordered Jager Schnitzel and on the bartender’s recommendation I ordered the German Sausage Dinner with knockwurst and bratwurst. Both were … More Jacoby’s
Grand Circus Park is located in downtown Detroit. Its semi-circle shape is surrounded by Comerica Park, the Detroit Opera House, the Detroit Athletic Club (for the city’s elite), several apartment buildings and restaurants, with more to come (including a boutique hotel). The region’s most popular street, Woodward Avenue, runs through it. And it’s the unofficial … More Grand Circus Park
There is a restaurant boom in Detroit: an endless stream of announcements and openings. It’s nearly impossible to keep up. This weekend we decided to check out Taqo, located downtown by Grand Circus Park. Taqo opened last month and is the perfect place for the game day/event crowd. The service was great and our food … More Taqo Detroit
It appears the Illitches are looking to show up Dan Gilbert. For decades, the Illitch family (owners of Little Caesar’s Pizza, Olympia Entertainment, Detroit Tigers and Red Wings) were the talk of the town and praised for their commitment to Detroit. Five years ago, Gilbert moved to Detroit and dedicated his resources to reviving the … More Extra! Extra!
It was a beautiful weather weekend for River Days downtown. The Detroit Riverfront is an excellent example of the city’s growth and improvement over the years. The Conservancy does a fantastic job expanding river access to the public and creating a premier destination for residents and visitors. The annual fair hosts a traditional carnival, live music/events and … More River Days
Live, Work, Play is Dan Gilbert’s slogan for Detroit and he’s serious. At various locations downtown you can find fun, free activities to participate in. Gina and I have noticed more pop up recently and since it is such a beautiful day I decided to snap some quick pictures (camera phone today) during lunch. Above … More Live, Work, PLAY
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