From tv dinners every day to genuine food snob, my evolution to foodie has been well documented on the blog. Detroit is DEFINITELY a Foodie City, there are so many places to eat and so many more options coming it is impossible to keep up. I do try so here are my recommendations for what … More Best Places to Eat in Detroit
Flowers of Vietnam is one of the most talked about restaurants in Detroit these days. It’s been high on my to-try list and Danny surprised me with reservations for Mother’s Day. I went in with high expectations and from start to finish it didn’t disappoint. Going in I knew I wanted the caramel chicken wings … More Flowers of Vietnam
It was a busy week so I’m a little behind on blogging… The Challenge: Landscape The Picture: I saw this sign and pulled over immediately to take the picture. The state of the world weighs on me heavily and this sign simultaneously inspires and disheartens me. I work in southwest Detroit. A portion of it … More Photo Challenge Week 3
When you Google Detroit 75 Kitchen, the street view is a Sunoco. I’ll admit it left me a little skeptical but my boss was adamant in his recommendation and his lunch smelled delicious. I think we waited all of a day before checking it out on a lunch date. Let me tell you it is a … More Detroit 75 Kitchen
I’ve mentioned my interest but unfamiliarity with Southwest many times on this blog. Last week’s post inspired me to start learning more and I reached out to my friend Nick, who grew up in the neighborhood. He wasn’t able to meet, but introduced me to Gabriela Santiago-Romero and we met for breakfast at Evie’s Tamales … More Life in Detroit: Gabriela Santiago-Romero
In recognition of my friend/mentor starting a new career in southwest Detroit this week, I thought I’d share my go-to lunch spot in the neighborhood. My work-buddy, Paul, introduced me to Taqueria Lupita’s and on the rare occasion we leave the office for lunch it’s where we go for a quick, cheap, delicious meal (AND … More Taqueria Lupita’s
Coney Islands are a metro Detroit staple – you can’t toss a rock without hitting one. This Saturday Danny and I started our morning in Southwest at Duly’s Place. The 93 year old diner is a city staple and was recently visited by Anthony Bourdain during his trip to Detroit. Southwest is a unique … More The Coney Island
The first part of my conversation with State Representative Rashida Tlaib focused on her experience as a female political leader. Part two is about the district she represents. For those who are unfamiliar with her background, Rashida was born and raised in Detroit. She comes from a huge family – she is the oldest … More Rashida Tlaib: Life in Detroit
Rashida Tlaib is the ideal elected official. Her priorities are rooted in her constituency and her motives are driven by an intense sense of duty. My first opportunity to meet Rashida was last year when I invited her to be a guest speaker at MEP. Since I work in the elected-official sector, I’m familiar with the … More Rashida Tlaib Part 1: Women in Leadership
It’s a toss-up between crime and the schools as to what keeps most people out of Detroit. Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have an awful reputation. For several years the management of the district has switched hands between the school board and the state. Sadly, neither have had much success. The result has been that many … More The Academy of the Americas
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