Campus Martius is the heart of the city’s revitalization. Prior to the economic crisis, Detroit was positioned for improvement and Campus Martius was its shining center. At the time this meant there was a Borders. Financial struggles beat the bookstore but Campus Martius held on and today it is a stunning example of how far … More Campus Martius
Forget Chipotle and Qdoba*, if you want a quick burrito downtown you have to go to Hot Taco. Tucked away behind the Fox Theater, it’s located on a quiet street (at least on non-game days) with a half dozen other restaurants. My co-workers and I first went to Hot Taco when it opened in 2012 … More Hot Taco
This print was featured in DBusiness last year year and I love it. The Renaissance Center is obviously a dominating fixture of the city skyline. It lacks the fine architectural detail I admire but it’s a Detroit staple and always reminds me of home. (Source: The Indigo Bunting)
Starbucks opened a new location in Detroit this past week. It’s not the first Starbucks in the city but it’s the first ground floor location downtown. While a Starbucks may not be a big deal in most cities, it garners press attention here because of its status symbol – a sign of corporate confidence in Detroit’s … More Stella International Cafe
It’s that time a year again – Detroit Restaurant Week! It’s that rare opportunity to go to the fanciest restaurants in the city for a very affordable price. Even with our budget you can’t beat $30 for a three course meal. This year we decided to try something very new. The Jefferson House has only … More Detroit Restaurant Week: The Jefferson House
Detroit’s having a hard time right now. The reality of a 60 year decline finally hit home. Bankruptcy is never good but I hope Detroit comes out better for it. In the meantime, I hope and pray the pensioners aren’t penalized too badly and the DIA, Belle Isle and other city assets remain intact. Thankfully, … More Detroit Update
March couldn’t end quick enough and April won’t slow down. I decided to bust out some fun money this week for a coffee break at one of the many new stores popping up downtown. The Roasting Plant is a NYC company and definitely adds an urban flare to the D. They promote themselves as … More Roasting Plant
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