Hour Detroit // December 2021

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Founder and President Justin Elias, an essential player in the foundation of the Michigan cannabis industry, sought to address the lack of quality control during the market’s early conception by tailoring to the patient experience with professional recommendation and unrivaled product selection by partnering with Local Grove, the best craft growers in the state.

Puff now boasts an impressive nine locations in Michigan with another six, in-state confirmed for 2022 and forecasts of additional retail centers throughout the East Coast and Midwest. Puff's projected retail revenue for 2022 is 100+ million dollars in combined retail sales revenue. They offer medical and adult-use options for their patients/customers along with robust curbside and delivery services at several stores throughout the state of Michigan.

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John Salley and his daughter Tyla live a plant-based lifestyle. “Cannabis was a nobrainer,” says Tyla, who first started using weed as a teen, to treat her migraines.

40 Gift Guide

Our curated holiday gift guide features coveted trinkets and treasures at every price point.

So, whether you’re living large or ballin’ on a budget, you can get them exactly what they’ve been wanting.

50 The High Life Former Bad Boy John Salley and his daughter Tyla are working to change people’s perception of weed.

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Livonia’s Chris Meagher describes life as White House deputy press secretary.

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Agenda 66 CULTURE CALENDAR

Cranbrook explores Michigan’s modernist legacy — and other can’t-miss arts offerings for December.

BOOK REVIEW: 23 THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT

67 CELEBRATE THE SEASON New programming at old favorites highlight holiday happenings in 2021.

Detroit’s top-selling writer cranks out another overwrought but pleasing spiritual page-turner.

68 EARLY RISER

One photographer woke up before dawn for more than 1,000 days to capture the sunrise over Lake Superior.

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A who’s who — and where — from Elmwood Cemetery’s 175 years as the Detroit elite’s resting place of choice.

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With her 200th win at the helm of the Michigan women’s basketball squad imminent, Kim Barnes Arico says she’s a Wolverine for life.

Remembering the recently fallen pillars of Detroit’s restaurant community.

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73 THE PUNCH LINE

This holiday season, spiking the punch bowl is not allowed — it’s recommended.

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A personal public house brings Irish charm to this Bloomfield Township abode.

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New local brands say it’s high time for cannabis-infused confections and beverages.

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A husband-and-wife DJ duo bring good vibes to local dance parties, as well as their own wardrobes.

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Detroit consignment shop Boro shares tips to inspire outfits for all your festive activities this season.

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At Madam, Chef Garrison Price presents eclectic New American cuisine, through an artistic lens.

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The founders of local tea brand BLK Sapote are redefining luxury, purpose, and community within the cannabis space.

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Behind the Scenes

“I’ve had two double-lung transplants; Dr. [Hassan] Nemeh was my surgeon for both operations (‘Top Docs 2021: ECMO Becomes a Lifesaver for Some COVID-19 Patients,’ October). I thank God for this man! He is a phenomenal doctor, and his spirit is the absolute best.”

—@mykalandre, Instagram “Greatest point guard ever (‘The Way It Was – Isiah Thomas, 1981,’ October).”

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L U X U R Y R E A L E S T A T E. R E D E F I N E D.

ALTHOUGH JOHN SALLEY lives in California and was photographed there (at Concrete Studios in Los Angeles, by photographer Emanuel Hahn), he is very much invested in Detroit. He and his daughter Tyla brought their cannabis lifestyle brand to Michigan in 2019. “From the first time I met him, I was struck by his charisma and warmth,” says Hahn. “In between our shots, we chatted about everything — wellness, meditation, psychedelic mushrooms, weed, travels ...”

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WHAT’S THE BEST OR WORST GIFT YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

“I remember that beautiful park from my youth in Detroit (‘A Major Overhaul May Bring Detroit’s Palmer Park Back to Its Roots,’ October). It was always beautifully maintained and welcoming. I remember swings and [a] self-run iron merrygo-round. … Cheers to preservationists — don’t give up.”

—Gayle Silas, hourdetroit.com

Follow us online at hourdetroit.com or on social media: @hourdetroit @hour_detroit @hourdetroitmagazine

Jennifer Sams

Emanuel Hahn

Danny Freedman

“The Scrabble luxe edition my husband gave me last Christmas is — hands down — the best gift I’ve ever received.

It’s made of solid maple and has a rotating board and a drawer where you store your letters, racks, and scorecards.

It’s gorgeous. The game has never gone back in the box since the moment I opened it.”

Sams is a freelance journalist who writes about cannabis, psychedelics, and emerging trends in health and wellness.

She lives in Grosse Pointe Farms with her husband and two miniature schnauzers, Earle and Sherman.

“The best gift I’ve ever received was an entry-level Canon DSLR from my brother, when I moved to New York for college. Before that, I had virtually no interest in photography — the camera gave me a toy to play with and eventually kickstarted my photography career, in 2016.”

Hahn is a Los Angeles-based commercial and documentary photographer and director.

As a Korean Third Culture Kid growing up in Singapore and Cambodia, he developed an interest in storytelling, especially on topics of identity, culture, diasporic experiences, and the question of what it means “to belong.”

“The worst gift I’ve gotten — or the smelliest, anyhow — might be a bottle opener with a handle that was simply the lower section of a small, hoofed leg. (Why does this exist?) It quickly began to smell like, well, a disembodied leg, and it had to go. But the memory lives on.” Freedman’s writing has appeared in The Washington Post Magazine, The New York Times, the Associated Press, and elsewhere. He was born in Detroit, and though his family moved to the D.C. area when he was 6, he grew up with frequent drives back for visits and Coneys. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

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PHOTOGRAPHED ‘THE HIGH LIFE’ (PAGE 50)

WROTE ‘ONE THOUSAND SUNRISES’ (PAGE 68)

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Rep. Lois Capps — came only seven years ago.

As he explains, his path brought him almost by accident back through Michigan when he helped design Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s media strategy for the early months of the pandemic. Now he’s on the biggest political stage in the world, at a time when the Biden White House faces constant crisis and criticism.

You’re talking to me from the lawn of the White House. Does it ever get old to work there?

No, never. This was my first job here, the first time I’d been here since I visited as a kid. It’s pretty cool walking in every day past all the morning shows on the White House lawn and then looking at the White House as you’re walking in. But from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you put your head on the pillow at night, it is unrelenting.

MADE IN MICHIGAN

BIDEN HIS TIME IN DC Livonia’s Chris Meagher describes life as White House deputy press secretary

BY STEVE FR I ES S ILLUSTRATION BY RACHE L I D ZER DA

T WO MONTHS INTO the Biden administration, when White House press secretary Jen Psaki found herself in need of a new deputy because the old one departed in a scandal, she lured Livonia native Chris Meagher away from his post running the communications shop for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

For Meagher, 38, it was a dream assignment. The Detroit Catholic Central and Michigan State University alum had been working his way up the ranks of moderate Democratic circles for years, but his bounce to Psaki’s No. 2 at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was a big leap given his first job as a political spokesperson — for the reelection campaign of California

It’s been a rough go for the Biden administration between the pandemic, the economy, the Afghanistan withdrawal, immigration controversies, and legislative battles in Congress. What’s it like at the center of that hurricane?

Well, that’s what presidents are in the White House to do: deal with crises and work every day to try to make the lives of Americans better. But we passed the American Rescue Plan, which injected a boost into the economy. We’ve gotten 170 million vaccine shots in arms [as of October].

Biden’s poll numbers have cratered.

Are there days where you think, “We’re failing here”?

I wouldn’t characterize it like that. Everybody is pretty laser-focused on doing their jobs and doing CO N T I N U E D O N PAG E 1 00

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Intriguing findings from researchers across Michigan

BY S TEVE F RIE S S COVID-19 INCREASES PREGNANCY DANGER: Women who contract the coronavirus while pregnant face a significantly higher risk of developing preeclampsia, a dangerous elevation of blood pressure that is responsible for 76,000 maternal deaths and more than 500,000 fetal deaths worldwide each year. The finding, from researchers Drs. Roberto Romero and Agustin

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Conde-Agudelo at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, show women with SARS-CoV-2 had a 62 percent higher likelihood of developing the condition. Romero and Conde-Agudelo reviewed 28 previous studies that included 790,954 pregnant women — 15,524 of whom had been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection.

“Both asymptomatic and symptomatic infection significantly increased the risk of preeclampsia,” Romero says.

“Nevertheless, the odds of

developing preeclampsia were higher among patients with symptomatic illness than among those with asymptomatic illness.”

WOMEN WHO CONTRACT THE CORONAVIRUS WHILE PREGNANT FACE A SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER RISK OF DEVELOPING PREECLAMPSIA.

FORCING ANIMALS TO WANDER IS GOOD FOR THEIR HEALTH: That’s the conclusion of a study by Michigan State University scientists on wildlife conservation tactics deployed at a giant panda refuge in Chengdu, China. Lead author Thomas Connor says their analysis, published in Conservation Biology, shows that while it’s important to provide animals in conservation areas with the tools for

survival, humans shouldn’t make life so easy that they don’t roam and seek out mates. “We don’t have to create perfect habitats to keep protecting pandas,” he says.

DOGGY DAYCARE IS IMPORTANT FOR HOSPITAL HEALING: Patients who are anxious about care for their household pets struggle to focus on their recovery and leave hospitals earlier than is advisable, according to research conducted

by University of Michigan neurologist Tiffany Braley and published in the Journal of Patient

Experience. Braley found that 63 percent of patients said they had trouble figuring out who would watch their dogs, cats, or other pets while they or a loved one were hospitalized and 16 percent knew someone who had left the hospital, against medical advice, out of concern for the animals. “We see a rising need for a formalized service to identify patients, early in their course, who need assistance with pet care, and a need to provide better resources, before it becomes a crisis and impacts their care or the welfare of their pets,” Braley says.

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DETROIT DIGITS

$927K

The amount per-year the University of Michigan will pay its president, Mark Schlissel, for up to two years after he leaves the post in July 2023.

Schlissel, a microbiologist and immunologist, also will receive a $5,000-permonth housing allowance for one year and $2 million to equip a research lab, according to documents obtained by MLive.

$56,455

The average salary of first responders — defined as police officers, firefighters, and medics — in metro Detroit, according to a SmartestDollar.com analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, That’s just below the national average of $60,292 and puts Detroit 34th out of 53 major metro regions.

1.85%

The share of Michiganders who say they’d buy a house without an appraisal. The state’s homebuyers are more cautious than those in all but five states, in a survey conducted by the website RepairPricer.com.

Maryland had the most risk-taking homebuyers, with 12 percent who would buy without an appraisal and 8 percent without seeing the house in person. Just 3.7 percent of Michiganders would.

BOOK REVIEW

10 People You Meet Adrift Detroit’s top-selling writer cranks out another overwrought but pleasing spiritual page-turner

21.9%

The increase in total amount of electricity derived from renewable sources in Michigan between 2015 and 2020.

Thirty-two states did better; New Mexico ruled the list — compiled by commodity.com using data from the US Energy Information Administration— with a 226.6 percent increase, primarily thanks to new wind farms.

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BY JENN McKEE

THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC changed everything, but it also reinforced this universal truth: Things get real pretty quickly when people are trapped in a confined space for a sustained period.

Yes, when there’s no escape hatch and conflicts arise, those involved must confront each other or do something drastic — which results in high drama, the likes of which anchor most reality television and no small number of plays, films, and other works of fiction.

Mitch Albom’s newest novel, The Stranger in the Lifeboat, fits neatly into this tradition, albeit with a heavy spiritual bent.

As the book starts, 10 people find themselves adrift in a lifeboat during a storm, having survived a megayacht’s mysterious explosion. Some are workers on the boat, including our narrator, Benji; some are among the famous figures who’ve been gathered for a kind of global trailblazer summit; and one is the billionaire who planned the event and owned the yacht, Jason Lambert.

But there are also two passengers pulled aboard whom no one recognizes: a girl who doesn’t speak and a strangely uninjured young man whose first words are “I am the Lord.”

We learn about all the lifeboat passengers, as well as what happens to them, by way of a notebook Benji writes in. That notebook also serves as the conduit for the novel’s other storyline, in which a Caribbean police inspector is called out, a year after the yacht explosion and the passengers’ disappearance, to see what remains of a lifeboat washed up on his shores.

Like the ocean waves that propel the lifeboat hither and yon, Stranger has an undeniable momentum. The novel’s claustrophobic, high-stakes setup keeps the pages turning, as does its structure, with short, digestible chapters that shift around in time and perspective.

Still, Albom’s prose is sometimes self-consciously labored. On the very first page, in fact, we’re told, with regard to the character of “the Lord,” that “his eyes were pale blue, the color you imagine the ocean to be when you dream of a tropical vacation.”

This may, of course, be Albom intentionally painting Benji as an unimaginative and trite writer, but moments like this nonetheless tripped me up every time.

And while Benji’s journaling provides a convenient means of telling the story of those in the lifeboat — while also connecting it to the police inspector — the notebook is a highly problematic narrative device. Benji addresses his writings, from the start, to his lost love: “I am writing to you in the pages of this notebook, Annabelle, in hopes you might somehow read them after I am gone. I need to tell you something, and I need to tell the world as well.”

While I could maybe, possibly believe that a survivor in this situation would address his writings to his wife, I couldn’t get past the manner in which Benji relays his tale: with full conversations of dialogue, featuring multiple voices; with flashbacks and explanations that wouldn’t be necessary if his wife were really the intended reader; and with awkward moments like this, when Benji finds a fellow lifeboat passenger’s suicide note among his scribbles: “I closed the notebook and dropped my head. I cried so hard my chest hurt, but my eyes stayed dry as dust.”

Would you write in a journal about a moment when you closed the journal?

Probably not. And this precisely elucidates the daunting challenge of using this “notebook” approach. If you’re going to write first-person sections of a novel and say they’re a character’s journal, the sections must feel genuine and true to that context. In Stranger, they don’t.

But Albom, the Detroit Free Press sportswriter who has become our city’s most famous and successful living author of both fiction and nonfiction, knows what he’s doing. His fans flock to his work for its sadness-tinged-with-hope vibe and spiritual uplift, and they’ll be more than satisfied with Stranger. There are twists and surprises as well as, unsurprisingly, a heartwarming conclusion.

For those less smitten by Albom, your reception will depend on your views about religious faith. Let’s just say that, if you’re moved by this concluding paragraph, you’ll love the rest of Stranger: “In the end, there is the sea and the land and the news that happens between them. To spread that news, we tell each other stories. Sometimes the stories are about survival. And sometimes those stories, like the presence of the Lord, are hard to believe. Unless believing is what makes them true.”

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They Are Here

A who’s who — and where — from Elmwood Cemetery’s 175 years as the Detroit elite’s resting place of choice

BY ASHLEY WINN

MANY METRO AREA MOTORISTS slow to marvel at the verdant grounds and imposing Gothic Revival monuments lining west Mount Elliott Street in southeast Detroit, but few realize they’re admiring 86 acres of history. Elmwood Cemetery this year observes its 175 years in operation, making it the city’s oldest nondenominational necropolis. The site, once a battlefield in a failed 1763 British effort to break the Ottawa tribal chief Pontiac’s siege of Fort Detroit, became the final resting place of choice for many Michigan giants, starting in 1846. Here are some of the bold-faced names etched in stone across the Elmwood expanse.

So many prominent Detroiters are interred at Elmwood that it offers regular tours, which stop at this ornate family monument. 

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Buried in Section A, Lot 75

Lewis Cass was arguably the state’s most powerful political figure of the 19th century.

Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1806, at age 24, Cass fought in the War of 1812 and rose to the rank of brigadier general. In 1813, President James Madison appointed him as governor of the Territory of Michigan. In that role for over 18 years, Cass struck treaties with indigenous tribes that led to the U.S. acquisition of most of their lands in the territory. He helped Michigan become the 26th U.S. state, in 1837.

Cass, the Democrats’ unsuccessful nominee for president in 1848, was secretary of war under President Andrew Jackson, secretary of state for President James Buchanan, and a U.S. senator from Michigan.

Elizabeth Denison Forth (1793-1866)

Buried in Stranger’s Ground T-45/G194

Elizabeth “Lisette” Denison Forth was born enslaved on a farm along the Clinton River near Detroit. By the time she died, she had become a barrierbreaking landowner, stockholder, and philanthropist.

Five years after escaping to Canada to gain her freedom, Forth returned to Michigan to work as a domestic servant for some of the most prominent Detroiters of the time, including Mayors Solomon Sibley and John Biddle. Through them, she connected with distinguished bankers and politicians, who helped her invest her wages.

By 1825, she had earned enough to purchase 48.5 acres of land in Pontiac — an

acquisition that made her the first Black woman in Michigan to own property. Forth would also buy stock in other plots of land, as well as in two local banks and a steamboat.

Upon her death, Forth left much of her estate to the construction of the St. James Episcopal Church in Grosse Ile. It was fitted with distinctive red doors, as a tribute to Forth, and still stands today.

George DeBaptiste (1815-1875)

Buried in Section C, Lot 24

This entrepreneur and real estate owner secured his place in history as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, which helped enslaved people escape North, to freedom. He is honored with a statue in Hart Plaza, in Detroit.

DeBaptiste, born a free Black man in Virginia, co-founded Detroit’s first civil rights organization, the Colored Vigilant Committee, formed the first Michigan Colored Regiment to fight in the Civil War, and in his youth, was valet

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to President William Henry Harrison.

DeBaptiste held his hand when he became the first president to die in office, in 1841.

As a superintendent of the Underground Railroad in the antebellum U.S., DeBaptiste helped transport hundreds of enslaved people to Canada, via his own steamship, the T. Whitney.

Margaret Mather (1859-1898)

Buried in Lot 134, Section 3

Margaret Mather rose from impoverished Detroit origins to become one of America’s most famous Shakespearean actresses of the 1880s.

Her 1885 Broadway debut in Romeo and Juliet drew attention almost immediately.

The unexpected force and physicality she brought to the character delighted audiences but drew mixed reviews — a trend that would persist throughout her career. The show ran for a record-setting 84 performances.

Later, she toured North America, starring in several stage productions, including John Augustin Daly’s Leah the Forsaken and Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s The Lady of Lyons.

Mather would die of kidney failure, after collapsing on stage while portraying Imogen in Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. She was buried in the white costume gown she had worn as Juliet.

Rosa Slade Gragg (1904-1989)

Buried in Section A2, Lot 200

Civic leader Rosa Slade Gragg was a trailblazing woman of firsts. In 1947, she founded the first Black vocational school in Detroit, the Slade-Gragg Academy of Practical Arts, aka the “Tuskegee of the North.” She was the first Black president of the Detroit Public Welfare Commission, helped open Detroit’s first Civilian Defense Office, and was president of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs.

In that role, she oversaw the opening of several women’s health clinics in Washington, D.C., and got the Fredrick Douglass home declared a historic site.

Slade Gragg, an advisor to FDR, JFK, and LBJ, was inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.

The Rev. Charleszetta Waddles

Erma Henderson (1917-2009)

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(1912-2001)

Buried in Section S, Lot 109

Charleszetta Waddles, known affectionately as “Mother Waddles,” grew up poor, an experience that inspired a lifelong passion for helping the destitute. Her devotion to this cause would

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earn her numerous honors, including the Sojourner Truth Award, the Religious Heritage Award, the National Urban League’s Humanitarian Award, and letters of commendation from President Nixon and two U.S. vice presidents.

Waddles’ legacy of compassion began when she became determined to help a neighbor on the verge of losing her home. By canvassing the neighborhood for donations, Waddles gathered enough food and money to feed the woman and her two children for eight weeks.

In 1950, she established the Helping Hand Restaurant in Detroit, to offer meals for as little as 35 cents. It closed in 1984, after a fire.

An ordained minister, she launched Mother Waddles Perpetual Mission, in 1956. The nonprofit offered a free medical clinic, job counseling and placement, and classes teaching skills such as typing, dressmaking, cooking, and upholstery.

It remains active and serves some 90,000 people each year.

Erma Henderson became the first Black person to defeat a white opponent for a seat on the Detroit City Council, in 1972.

As longtime council president, she was regarded as the city’s most powerful woman.

In 1975, Henderson

targeted racial discrimination in real estate and housing, organizing the Michigan Statewide Coalition Against Redlining and successfully getting the practice outlawed.

Prior to her election, she served as executive director of the Equal Justice Council, which collected judicial data — efforts that helped ensure Blacks received fair treatment by the criminal justice system, following the 1967 Detroit rebellion.

She also organized the unprecedented 1982 Continental African Chamber of Commerce Michigan Chapter’s International Trade Conference.

The event lasted four days and brought together ambassadors of finance from 23 African nations.

Coleman A. Young (1918-1997)

Buried in the Hazel Dell Section

Detroit’s first Black mayor, Coleman A. Young served a record five terms from 1974 to 1994. While in office, Young reduced crime rates, curtailed police brutality, integrated city departments, and led construction projects —including the Joe Louis Arena and the Renaissance Center.

Prior to politics, Young was a well-known

labor leader, serving as director of organization for the Wayne County branch of the Congress of Industrial Organizations. He was also a civil rights activist and a bombardier with the Tuskegee Airmen, during World War II. The NAACP recognized Young’s many accomplishments by awarding him the Spingarn Medal for outstanding achievement, in 1981.

Dr. Charles H. Wright (1918-2002)

Buried in Section 10, Lot 95

Dr. Charles H. Wright is best known for spearheading the integration of Detroit hospitals and founding the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History — one of the largest Black history museums in the U.S. In addition to practicing medicine locally for 35 years, Wright co-founded the African Medical Education Fund to enable African nationals to study medicine in the U.S., traveled to the South to treat patients during civil rights marches, and tended to the ill aboard the S.S. Hope, a Columbian floating hospital.

After retiring from his practice, Wright wrote several books, including a historical account of Black people in Detroit’s health care system, The National Medical Association Demands Equal Opportunity: Nothing More, Nothing Less.

Hours Ago Flashback to December 2004

Seventeen years ago, one Betsy DeVos got a prescient Hour Detroit close-up as the thenchair of the Michigan Republican Party, who spoke of her determination to propel the GOP to power in Lansing and Washington, D.C. In the wake of President George W. Bush’s reelection, she said of whether she and her husband, Dick DeVos, would consider relocating to the Beltway, “Both of us are open to every possibility.” Twelve years later, she’d become President Donald Trump’s secretary of Education. ... Elsewhere in the issue, we looked at a plan to revive the moribund Historic Fort Wayne area of Detroit, that was eerily similar to the one Hour’s Ashley Winn wrote about in May 2021, proving that some development problems are never quite solved. …

We also charted the national breakthrough of comic and South Lyon native John Heffron, who had just won the second season of Last Comic Standing.

Now 51, he still performs often at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak.

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 U-M women’s basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico makes her moves during a 76-66 win over Notre Dame, in December 2020.

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COURTSIDE QUEEN On the brink of her 200th win at the helm of the Michigan’s women’s basketball squad, Kim Barnes Arico says she’s a Wolverine for life

BY LINDSAY KALTER

NEARLY 10 YEARS AGO, Kim Barnes Arico left the East Coast and her home of 40 years to become head coach of the University of Michigan women’s basketball team. Her mother sobbed in the middle of Chipotle when she broke the news.

Why, she asked, was her daughter taking her three grandchildren hundreds of miles away?

For Barnes Arico, it was a no-brainer.

“I said, ‘Mom, the University of Michigan is the greatest university in the world, and I have the opportunity to work there and be surrounded by excellence,’” Barnes Arico says. “I knew I’d be learning from other coaches, administrators, and professors who were the best in their professions. I knew when I made that decision that I’d never want to go anywhere else.”

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becoming the first coach in U-M women’s basketball history to win 200 games, that choice seems prescient. As the 2021-22 season — her 10th — dawned in November, her U-M record stood at 193102, so she’ll probably pass that milestone as soon as December. If so, it will cap a record-breaking 2021, during which she took the team to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in program history and coached forward Naz Hillmon, now a senior, to the program’s first Big Ten Player of the Year honor.

“One word I’d use is demanding,” Hillmon says.

“She wants the most out of her players because she knows what we’re capable of.”

In January, Hillmon broke a school record with 50 points and 16 rebounds against Ohio State, in an 8177 loss. The feat drew acclaim on Instagram, from NBA legend and Buckeye fan LeBron James, but

Barnes Arico focuses instead on what could have been better. “I think both Naz and I would say that we wish it was a victory,” she says.

That tenacity and focus drive Barnes Arico, who has taken the Wolverines to four NCAA Tournament appearances and coached 13 players to 24 All-Big Ten citations. The team had appeared in the tournament just five other times in the previous four decades it existed. Before arriving in Ann Arbor, Barnes Arico spent 10 seasons at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, where she led the women’s basketball team to five 20-win seasons and four NCAA Tournament appearances.

Barnes Arico says she believes her coaching is effective because she connects on a personal level with her players and colleagues. “You have to be able to build relationships — with coaching staff, student athletes, administration. Everyone needs to know you care about them, and you care about them as people first,” she says. “They’re so much more than basketball players.”

That became ever clearer in 2020, after Minneapolis police officers killed George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, and sparked nationwide outrage. Barnes Arico called Hillmon to ask how she could best support her and other Black members of the team. “She said, ‘You can speak up – you should speak up, and I’ll be right there behind you, next to you, wherever you need me to be,’” Hillmon says.

Barnes Arico is a mother figure to many players, in addition to being a mom to three of her own children: Trevor, 20; Emma, 16; and Cece, 13. That motherly instinct helped Barnes Arico to recruit alltime leading scorer and three-time All-Big Ten firstteamer Katelynn Flaherty, who graduated in 2018 and is now a sales consultant for the insurance firm Unum. Flaherty, 25, only felt comfortable moving away from her parents in New Jersey because Barnes Arico could help fill that void.

“My parents were nervous about me going so far; I’m an only child,” Flaherty says. “Her role as a mom translates into how she coaches. She always tries to tie life lessons into everything, and she’s always there for you.”

Still, it’s the coach’s basketball acumen that led to some unlikely victories, says Melanie Moore, who coached alongside Barnes Arico until 2019, before becoming head coach of women’s basketball at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Moore recalls a squeaker of a win over Iowa, on the road in 2012, following some key in-game adjustments — one of Barnes Arico’s strengths. “She got those kids to believe,” Moore says.

“When we first started coaching together, we sat down, and she went over her vision for the program.

To see today that it’s hitting every goal is amazing.”

There’s often chatter about Barnes Arico being recruited by another college program or even WNBA teams. She says she’s a U-M lifer now.

“When you’re successful as a coach, sometimes people call,” she says. “But I haven’t entertained any of those phone calls, and I don’t plan to.”

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“The things we experienced (in Ireland) started resonating with me during a trip there with the kids...I was moved...and wanted to create an Irish bar in our home.”

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 All in moderation: “Rob and I hardly ever drink. But when the kids are home and their friends are here, we go through it,” Colleen McInerney Nagle laughs.

 Liquid gold: On a trip in Ireland a few years ago, Nagle and her cousins toured the Jameson whiskey distillery. “You can have your own labels printed onto the bottles, so I had one printed that says ‘Ballynagle Public House.’ I keep that bottle on display in the bar; we are saving it for a special occasion.”

 By the foot: Nagle’s bar is a bit longer than 19 feet and is about 4 feet deep. “We jokingly call it the ‘Nagle Long Bar."

 Stick to your theme: During a visit to Ireland, Nagle’s cousin gave her husband and son hurling sticks (called hurleys) and balls to play with. The equipment now hangs on the wall in the pub. The sport of hurling is of ancient Gaelic Irish origin.

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 Creative crafter: Designer Jones and Nagle worked with Troy-based Perspectives Cabinetry to create the bar. “We actually used the same stone we used on the exterior of the home for around the bar to give it a cozy feeling,” Nagle says.

The top of the bar is made of concrete.  On tap: “The kids and I designed beer pulls and gave them to my husband for his birthday." Bowie (shown here) Brew, named after their dog, often has Modelo beer on tap; Elroy Ale and Little Orange Man are named after the family’s orange tabby cats; the fourth says ‘Rob Nagle, Est. 2020.’

The house beer is usually Smithwick’s (an Irish red ale-style beer). Nagle typically keeps two kegs on draft at a time during “drinking season,” she says, “which is Thanksgiving through Super Bowl, and then summertime.”

Poster posterity: In the theater room off the bar, several posters that feature Irish-themed movies — such as The Quiet Man and Irish Eyes Are Smiling — adorn the walls. 

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A PUBLIC HOUSE IN THEIR HOME Colleen McInerney Nagle and Rob Nagle brought a touch of Ireland to their Bloomfield Township abode

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WHEN BUILDING her current home, Colleen McInerney Nagle had the idea of creating what would be her second Irish bar in the lower level. She and her husband, Rob, incorporated one into their former home after being inspired by trips to Ireland to visit her relatives. “My grandparents were from teeny towns near Ennis in County Clare, and my cousins are still there,” she says.

But it’s one thing to go on vacation, she says, and yet another thing to stay with the locals.

“Rarely do you go into people’s homes when vacationing to see how they live,” Nagle says. “The things we experienced started resonating with me during a trip there with the kids when they were quite young.” Her youngest child even made his first communion on Easter Sunday in a church where his great-grandfather once was a member.

(The kids are now 28, 27, and 24.)

“After that communion celebration we went to the bar across the street,” she says with a laugh. “The kids drank Orange Crush. It’s quite something — people in Ireland are just always pulling out their fiddles, tin whistles, or bodhrans [drums]. They dance a jig, tell stories. I saw that everywhere — and in hotels just about every night.

I was moved by that and wanted to create an Irish bar in our home.”

Her second Irish bar, now in her nearly 2-yearold home in Bloomfield Township, is much brighter than the family’s first pub. To achieve the look for what the couple call their “Ballynagle Public House,” Nagle worked with interior designer Marianne Jones of Marianne Jones LLC in Birmingham.

While contemplating what she’ll need to stock up on for the holiday season, she shared information about what she and Rob have collected over the years — and the newfound perks of the pub life. Says Nagle: “The great thing now is that with the kids grown, we don’t have to lock up the booze.”

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“[My style is] on the cusp of being reserved. When I get up, it’s like, ‘Oh, is Molly Ringwald or Ally Sheedy going to decide how I get dressed today?’”

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DJs Ash Nowak (left) and Jon Dones lounge at The Film Lab in Hamtramck, a spot they both love for its interior. 

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PARTY LIKE IT’S 1985 These DJs and founders of Haute to Death bring all the good vibes to their local dance parties and their own wardrobes

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SINCE 2007, DJs and husband-and-wife duo Ash Nowak and Jon Dones have created dance parties more akin to penthouse parties for partygoers frequenting nightlife hotspots in and around Detroit, including Temple Bar, The Painted Lady, and poolside at MGM Grand Detroit, to name a few. While they don’t stick to a particular musical genre in their sets, folks can expect disco, house, new wave, postpunk, and anything else deemed dance-worthy. The two have taken their parties to Chicago, New York, Atlanta, and Miami over the years — but locally you can find them every third Saturday at Detroit’s Marble Bar, where they’ve hosted monthly since 2018 (minus a 15-month, pandemic-induced hiatus, during which they broadcast live from home).

Here, Nowak and Dones, who recently celebrated Haute to Death’s 14th birthday, talk fashion, music, and more.

My personal style is … AN: New wave rodeo, remixed. I love creating themes; I love creating dress codes. I have sort of a wine-and-cheese-artopening type vibe, but with something really loud that probably shouldn’t be there. [My style is] on the cusp of being reserved. When I get up, it’s like, “Oh, is Molly Ringwald or Ally Sheedy going to decide how I get dressed today?” JD: Yeah, I really love that you said, “I’m on the cusp of being reserved” — I feel like I’m on the cusp of being loud. I’m a big fan of classics in general and as a philosophy.

Where I shop locally: AN: I’m always at the Salvation Army by Book Beat [in Oak Park]. Coup D’état is excellent. Spectacles is super cool. And I’ve been going to Lost and Found since I was in high school. JD: I feel like [Lost and Found is] a really good standby for us. Do you have any “good luck charms” you wear while DJing? AD: I have this [Virgo] necklace I always wear. It’s the first piece of adult jewelry I ever bought for myself, so it’s really important to me. It is very much like a part of my uniform, badge, and my qualification. JD: I always put this one cologne on [for] our party: Artek [Standard by Comme des Garçons Parfums] — it always puts my mind in the right place. What does New Year’s Eve with Haute to Death look like? JD: Our Surrealist Ball is in reference to Salvador Dalí and the Rothschild parties that happened in the ’70s. So, you had to bring a surrealist-inspired look, which essentially is the most surrealist, realest version you can bring. AN: It’s a time to remove the “I’m saving this for a special occasion,” and that works with music, too. That’s the sound policy and the dress code policy for how I think we should be presenting ourselves in December. If I could only listen to one musician for the rest of my life, it would be … AN: Oh, Depeche Mode. JD: New Order. … I’ll stand by that.

Learn more about Haute to Death at h2dsocial.club.

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A Detroit Symphony Orchestra Show “Since you tend to be a little bit more dressed up for this type of event, I was thinking more expressive but still just a little edgy,” Pranschke says. Throw on a chunky sweater over a dress, for a snazzy look that will keep you cozy. Add a layered necklace and cool shoulder bag to complete the outfit.

Rachel is wearing an L.L. Bean cable-knit sweater, a vintage Halston strapless gown, an Otazu necklace, a fur bag, and SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker heels.

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The Family Holiday Dinner THE HOLIDAYS ARE here, and so are all the fun events that come with them: the parties, the dinners, the outdoor activities — the list goes on. The challenge isn’t finding what to do; it’s deciding what to wear.

Hour Detroit spoke with Miriam Pranschke (left), owner of Boro — a consignment shop near Eastern Market that offers modern and vintage designer clothing and accessories — to help us help you.

Here, Pranschke has styled outfits using products from her shop, to help you put together your own looks. “I’m kind of playing off of a ’90s minimalist [vibe], but still a little avantgarde to make it a little bit funky,” Pranschke says. “I think people want to start feeling like they’re putting some artistry back into their outfits again, because we haven’t been able to for so long.”

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“This is a place you can be a bit more extravagant since you’re at home,” Pranschke says.

“You’re not having to worry about being cold, and we’re trying to get people to push back from wearing super simple outfits.”

So, wear something sparkly or poofy, throw on a statement piece of jewelry, and be the best dressed at the table.

Alyssa is wearing a vintage lace dress with puff sleeves; a vintage, mock-neck long-sleeve top; a silver chain necklace; and vintage Frye boots. 

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PRO TIP: When mixing patterns, Pranschke recommends keeping some elements consistent. So, choose patterns that are similar in either size or shape.

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While this is more of an athletic activity, Pranschke says you can still go for a fashionable yet functional look. She was inspired by these white skates to play with lighter, more tonal colors. If you want to stick to a simpler base outfit, wear fun outerwear (e.g., a bright colored coat or a chic felted wool hat). Be sure to layer up underneath with a bodysuit, leggings or tights, and thick wool or cashmere socks.

You don’t have to throw on an ugly holiday sweater or stick to the traditional red and green color scheme.

Instead, Pranschke suggests mixing patterns; choosing fun accessories; and opting for rich, jewel-toned variations of the usual holiday shades. You can also experiment with textures, such as by pairing a tweed piece with a silk one.  Alyssa (left) is wearing a vintage Lord & Taylor blazer (a previous owner added the gems), a vintage satinsilk blouse, AG Jeans pants, and an Oscar de la Renta silk scarf.

Alyssa is wearing a Cerruti 1881 blazer, a mock-neck sweater with pearls, Vince pants, and a vintage fur hat, and holding Jackson Ultima ice skates. 

 Rachel (right) is wearing a vintage ruffle blouse, a Simone Rocha tweed dress, a Building Block bag, and star-shaped earrings.

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Rachel is wearing a vintage, plaid poncho with fringe; a vintage, gold, metallic top; Reformation pants; a bolo tie; a vintage Ashneil bag; and Dr. Martens shoes. 

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PICTURE THIS: It’s Sunday morning, and you’re enjoying your time in solitude. Maybe you’re wrapped in a fuzzy blanket on the couch, reading a book or watching a movie. Or you’re tending to some light housework as your favorite songs play in the background. Maybe you’re doing nothing at all. However — or whenever — you’re taking some time for yourself, it’s during those moments that Ashley Parks and Courtnie Pierce hope you choose to enhance your experience with their new line of CBD teas.

BLK Sapote (pronounced black suh-POH’-tee) was launched earlier this year by the Southfield and Detroit natives. The brand offers hemp CBD teas made with ingredients like lemongrass and cranberry in the hibiscusinfused Red Velvet; ginger and cardamom for the chaibased International Lover; and Assam and Ceylon for The Boss, which resembles a traditional English breakfast tea. As state-licensed hemp processors and handlers with backgrounds in health and wellness — Parks is a nurse practitioner, and Pierce as a personal trainer — the duo uses their skills to craft products that are full-spectrum, meaning the entire flower is used.

Community is key for BLK Sapote, and Parks and Pierce cultivate that experience by calling their customer base the High Tea Tribe, as well as through their Tea Suites. Not to be confused with literal rooms, the suites are rather metaphors for the brand’s purpose of helping folks create their own space to enjoy the teas through the themes of “solace,” “ritual,” and “enhancement.” And whether you’re a novice or an expert when it comes to CBD, the BLK Sapote online concierge is just an email away to answer any questions.

“We’re all made differently. So, the way we respond to

things is different, too,” Parks says. “We want to be intentional about how we hand-hold in that way. … We do know also that bad experiences are a big barrier to [cannabis] consumption.

And so, when we create a safe and trusting environment for you to try again and remove that fear, then you’ll come back.”

Parks and Pierce, who were childhood friends who reconnected in adulthood, knew from the start they wanted BLK Sapote to provide “a no-smoke cannabis experience.”

And they also wanted to steer clear from edibles like gummies and sweets. Instead, Parks and Pierce opted for a more “grown-up and versatile” approach through CBD teas that could offer a luxurious escape for folks with busy lifestyles like their own. “We’re mothers, we’re women, we’re professionals,” Parks says. “The lifestyle of tea is very simple and mellow and settled and quiet.”

The two also aim for their brand to demystify the stigmas associated with cannabis use, including the idea that there should be any shame associated with use or that there is a specific “type of person” who uses cannabis. And, as Black women and entrepreneurs, they want to increase representation of minorities participating in the white- and male-dominated cannabis industry.

“To me, that’s the beautiful thing that Black women do when they enter a space. When we don’t see ourselves, we create something beautiful,” Pierce says. “It’s disheartening when you know that something is so valuable and so useful in so many ways, and the thing that’s preventing access — whether it’s physical access or mental access — is stigma and stereotype. So, we got a job to do.”

They continue that intentional accessibility, in part, by hosting what they call “immersive experiences.” At these intimate events, attendees of all cannabis experience levels fellowship with one another, while learning about the brand and enjoying BLK Sapote teas, small plates, and a dinner.

Around four hours later, they leave full and happy, with a curated gift bag of snacks and products by local makers.

Parks and Pierce are still determining how often they’ll host the events, but after the first two in July and September, people are ready for more.

“We want to incorporate cannabis in all these spaces — social, arts, and things like that,” Pierce says. “Cannabis should be intentional. Cannabis isn’t taking you on a journey; you are deciding your course, and you’re using cannabis to make it a more beautiful journey. That’s it.”

Learn more about BLK Sapote at blksapote.com.

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Have them enjoy their first sip of the day with a salute to the city.

Good Morning Detroit Mug at City Bird, 460 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-831-9146; citybirddetroit.com

From fuzzy socks and Detroit-centric goodies to luxe leather goods and state-of-theart tech, we’ve curated gifts for every budget this year. (But always remember — the thought behind your present is more important than the price tag!)

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Help them hop on the small handbag trend with this embroidered beauty.

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This set from local smallbatch skincare brand Boubí Skin comes with a lavender night oil and hydrating lavender mist. All Boubí products are vegan and alcohol- and cruelty-free.

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If you know someone with idle hands, gift them this puzzle featuring a piece of Rivera’s famous “Detroit Industry, North Wall” mural. Diego Rivera Detroit Industry Murals North Wall Puzzle at the DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313833-7948; diashop.org

In the graphic novel Skip, Bloom and Gloopy find themselves taken from their separate worlds and traveling through different dimensions together.

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Brighten up their stationery with this fun notepad from local Dolly. company Hazel + Dolly Green Bleach Splatter Notepad at Hazel + Dolly; hazelanddolly.com

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Motivate a friend or loved one with a copy of Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Were Meant to Live.

Find it at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, 313-982-6140; giftshop.thehenryford.org

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Keep their feet warm and happy with these cotton-hemp blend socks. Kapital 60 Yarns Grandrelle Ivy Smile Socks in Beige at Today Clothing, 215 S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-548-8301; todayclothing.com

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Lipstick lovers can enjoy Karmela Cosmetics’ high-pigment, matte lipstick (pictured here in Passion). Ten percent of the brand’s net profits are donated to organizations focused on women’s healing and empowerment. Find it at karmelacosmetics.com

Redware Snowflake Plates, available in various sizes at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, 313982-6140; giftshop. thehenryford.org

Give their outfits an artsy flair with this scarf inspired by French symbolist painter Odilon Redon’s “Evocation of Butterflies” Evocation of Butterflies Redon Poly Scarf at the DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948; diashop.org

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Garden in a Bag by Potting Shed Creations is a great way for people to get into gardening. Find it at Post by Mutual Adoration, 14500 Kercheval St., Detroit; 313-815-4059; mutualadoration.com

the old-fashioned way with a brand-new alarm clock.

Newgate Alarm Clock, available in various colors at Urbanum, 6545 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-771-4777; urbanumdetroit.com

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Spice up their winter table settings with these plates, featuring a snowflake design and made with redware clay.

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This hand-poured soy wax candle, from Michigan-based The Little Flower Soap Co., includes notes of vanilla, caramel, and clove and is sure to warm up any space.

Bourbon Chestnut 4 oz. Soy Candle at littleflowersoap.com

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Clinical pharmacist Najifa Choudhury launched her local CBD company, Dr. Peace Lily, in 2019. This tincture (pictured here) includes broad-spectrum hemp oil and natural peppermint flavor, to help relieve anxiety and discomfort.

Magic Potion 500 mg. Tincture at drpeacelily.com

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Make their walls pop with these funky prints.

Black Cats Collage Print and Shroom Fingers Print, both at Rail & Anchor, 502 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-397-8985; railandanchor.com

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With this award-winning robot assembly kit, kids can make and program three different robots — or even create and code their own.

AstroBot Robot Kit at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, 313982-6140; giftshop.thehenryford.org

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Gift a native Detroiter (or Detroiter at heart) this laser cut wood map of downtown Detroit. Detroit Framed Laser Cut Map at DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-8337948; diashop.org

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This cozy outerwear is hypoallergenic and made with eco-friendly fibers, making it ideal for little ones to wear everyday.

Oeuf Bambi Hoodie in Hazelnut at Petite Cabane, 205 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-792-7979; petitecabaneshop.com

Denim will never go out of style. Keep the trend alive by gifting this ’80s-esque piece from local boutique Brooklyn Blake.

Blue Jean Baby Longline Coat at shopbrooklynblake.com

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All eyewear from Flint-based company Genusee is made from recycled single-use water bottles. These sunglasses, The Director, feature the brand’s classic black frame with red-orange tinted lenses, and are part of a collaboration with Detroit-based artist James Ada.ms. Find them at genusee.com

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Help them show support for our resident NBA team with classic fan gear. New Era Pistons 1/4 Zip Hooded Jacket at Pistons 313 Shop; pistons313shop.com

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Inspired by French perfume connoisseur Albert Fouquet’s holidays to Antibes on the French Riviera, this fragrance features notes of birch, violet leaves, cinnamon, and cedar. Eight & Bob Cap D’Antibes Eau de Toilette at Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary, 1744 W. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-644-5060; millspharmacy.com

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Add some color to their home with this handmade rug by local artist DaJaniere Rice of Janierco. Fly Girl Rug at PlaygroundDetroit, 2845 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-649-7741; shop.playgroundetroit. com

These boots will have anyone striding in style from the office to happy hour and everything in between.

Emmshu Brat Platform Boot in Black at Sundance Shoes, 235 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-385-5960; sundanceshoes.com

This one-of-a-kind ring is made from recycled automotive paint.

Fordite Ring in Sz 9 F at DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948; diashop.org

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Don’t let your friend lose one (or both) of their AirPods. They can keep them safe in this case. AirPod Pro Case at Shinola; shinola.com for locations

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Adorn them with elegant earrings from Max Mara’s latest capsule collection, Max Mara Magic. Max Mara Fall Winter 2021 Earrings with Pearl at Max Mara at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy; 248-637-3073; maxmara.com

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Fitness can be functional and fashionable. The proof is in these running shoes.

Saucony Men’s Endorphin Speed 2 Runshield at RUNdetroit, 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-638-2831; run-detroit.com

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Another unique piece of jewelry from the DIA Shop, the raw material in these earrings is authentic Corvette paint overspray.

L Corvette Dangle Earrings B, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948; diashop.org

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This cashmere top-and-bottoms set is a sporty-chic take on cozy loungewear. Else Cashmere Lounge Top and Pant, sold separately at Supernatural Lingerie, 303 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-792-7433; supernaturallingerie.com

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New to Shinola this holiday season, the Clue: Shinola Detroit Edition game is the brand’s take on the popular detective game and is inspired by different areas in the Shinola Hotel.

Find it at Shinola; shinola.com for locations

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Audio company Master & Dynamic partnered with Lamborghini to create these next-level headphones, inspired by the design and materials of the Italian sports car.

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Gift the chef in your life the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. With its 13 preset functions, your foodie can whip up just about anything.

Find it at Williams Sonoma; williams-sonoma.com for locations

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Dress them up in this slim-fit blazer from local shop Mature Lifestyle Clothier. Navy Houndstooth, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 116, Detroit; 313-279-7577; maturelook.com

MW65 Automobil Lamborghini Active Noise-Canceling Headphones at masterdynamic.com

Teddy and suede fabrics + a retro silhouette = a stylish winter shoe.

P448 Jackson Wad Sneaker at Sundance Shoes, 235 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-385-5960; sundanceshoes.com

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This Louis Vuitton bracelet features an organic cotton cord, as well as an engraved miniature padlock and charm made of recycled sterling silver. For each bracelet purchased, $100 goes to UNICEF, to help children in need. Silver Lockit x Doudou Louis Bracelet in Recycled Silver and Organic Cotton Cord in Black at Louis Vuitton at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. C105, Troy; 248643-8930; louisvuitton.com

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Presenting the old dad sweater, reimagined.

Needles Mohair Cardigan Geometric Diamond Beige at Today Clothing, 215 S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-548-8301; todayclothing.com

Gift them a comfortable pair of slip-ons featuring the timeless Tory Burch monogram design. T Monogram Tory Charm Mule in Black/New Cream at Tory Burch at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. C153, Troy; 248-458-1307; toryburch.com

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With their pearl hoops, jeweled tassels, and pavé crystals, these earrings make a great statement piece of jewelry. Crystal Linear Earrings at Tory Burch at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. C153, Troy; 248-458-1307; toryburch.com

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Bring home the magic of Disney World with a model of the Disney Parks steam train and station. Disney Train and Station at Lego at Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy; 248-816-3350; lego.com

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They can bring the party wherever they go with this portable radio from Tivoli Audio. Order it with a chrome finish for that extra special touch. Tivoli Audio PAL BT in Red at tivoliaudio.com

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A stunning year-round accessory can be found in this Louis Vuitton necklace featuring upcycled silk and semi-precious stones. Be Mindful V Necklace at Louis Vuitton at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. C105, Troy; 248-643-8930; louisvuitton.com

Buy the Peleton Tread for the entire house, so everyone can get a total-body workout, at their own pace. Find it at Peloton; onepeleton.com for locations

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Novice and pro golfers alike can achieve a more accurate shot with this rangefinder. Bushnell Golf Pro XE Laser Rangefinder at Carl’s Golfland; carlsgolfland.com for locations

It’s safe to say anyone who receives this luxe robe as a present will never want to take it off. DSTM Hishi Satin Robe at Supernatural Lingerie, 303 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-792-7433; supernaturallingerie.com

We won’t tell if you decide to get these designer kicks for yourself. Charlie Sneaker Boot at Louis Vuitton at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. C105, Troy; 248-643-8930; louisvuitton.com

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The versatility this Simone Rocha Box Bag possesses ...

Find it at Tender Birmingham, 271 W. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-258-0212; tenderbirming ham.com

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The Canfield Traveler Brief can be the ideal carry-on accessory.

Personalize it for them with monogramming options. Find it at Shinola; shinola.com for locations

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The iPhone 13 is Apple’s latest model. It promises more durability and the brand’s most advanced dualcamera to date.

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bracelet features Fordite cabochons made from recycled automotive paint. 3 Stone Corvette Bracelet A at DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948; diashop.org

This made-to-order Hand Embellished Frida Chair is a top-tier piece of furniture that will add a bit of personality to your space. Find it at DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948; diashop.org

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Have them snuggle up in luxury with this cashmere blanket, another item from the Max Mara Magic capsule collection. Max Mara Fall Winter 2021 Cashmere Blanket at Max Mara at Somerset Collection, 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy; 248-637-3073; maxmara.com

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Another great option for the household, the 65-inch Frame QLED 4K Smart TV can display a show one minute, then one of 1,400 available artworks the next. Find it at Samsung; samsung.com for locations

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Former Pistons Bad Boy John Salley and his daughter Tyla are working to change people’s perception of weed.

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PEOPLE WHO SMOKE WEED

have gotten used to being called a lot of things over the years: pothead, stoner, burnout. Now they might get to add another label to the list: health nut.

To be sure, people will always use marijuana to get high. But for some, it’s also becoming more of an integral part of self-care. Whether that means using cannabis for pain relief, to combat insomnia, or as a way to spark creativity, people are exploring the effects of cannabinoids, like THC and CBD, on their personal well-being and incorporating weedbased products into their daily routines.

If you’ve had any conversations about cannabis lately, chances are people you know are getting more into the details, such as which low-dose edible helps stave off anxiety or how a friend has figured out the trick to being high in social situations without feeling paranoid. The talk is less a hushed conversation about where to score an eighth and more about discovery, education, and celebration. In short: We’re taking pot more seriously.

So, what exactly is a “cannabis lifestyle”? As you might expect, it takes on slightly different meanings for everyone. But in essence, it describes the idea of incorporating pot into different facets of your life.

This might mean ingesting very small amounts each day (otherwise known as “microdosing”) to achieve better focus and mental clarity, or using it before working out, as a potential motivation booster (according to a 2019 study that was published in Frontiers in Public Health, 70 percent of survey respondents felt that cannabis use before and/or after workouts made exercise more enjoyable). “[Cannabis lifestyle and culture] has been around for generations,” says Adam Brook, who has been a marijuana activist in Michigan since the late 1980s.

Brook was the organizer and emcee of Ann Arbor’s Hash Bash celebration from 1993 to 2011, and he has been road manager for John Sinclair (one of Michigan’s most legendary marijuana activists) for about 25 years. More than anything, Brook sees weed as something that brings people together: “[Cannabis lifestyle] comes in every size, shape, color, creed, straight and gay — no matter who you are or where you come from.”

Anyone who has been following marijuana’s ascent into the mainstream knows that veteran activists aren’t the only ones embracing this mindset.

Former Detroit Piston John “Spider” Salley, a wellness advocate who adopted a plant-based lifestyle long ago, is one of pot’s more recent outspoken supporters. “I was already on the right

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path — doing yoga, taking herbs, and eating a raw diet,” he says. “Cannabis was just the topper.”

Salley started exploring veganism in 1991 and has been a devoted vegan since 2006. Even the family dog, named Neo Carter Salley, is on a vegan diet.

“We live a plant-based life. The cars we drive have vegan interiors. I’m a major proponent of PETA, mercy for animals, and farm sanctuary. So, I do things in accordance with leaving small — even though I have big feet — footprints on the planet.”

Salley, part of the infamous Bad Boys, wasn’t always a fan of weed. While he adhered to a strict wellness routine throughout his 14-year playing career, he didn’t start smoking pot until about a month before he retired from the NBA. First and foremost, he was worried about his reputation.

“Back then, they called you a ‘pothead’ or a ‘stoner’ or a ‘slacker.’ I didn’t want to be known for anything other than what I wanted to be known for,” he says.

But his older brothers, Willjay, Ron, and Jerry, also influenced his decision. “My brothers smoked, but they always told me not to, as if it was going to take away from my focus. And I wish they wouldn’t have, because I think it would have added to my focus. I had anxiety while I was playing; I was wound up pretty tight,” he says. “You would never have known, because I was always laughing and joking and smiling.”

Salley recalls the moment in 2000 when that changed: “I literally could not sleep. And I was taking a ton of different medications that were supposed to help with inflammation,” he says. “I was in Sacramento, California, playing in the Western Conference Finals. I smoked a joint in front of the Capitol, then started doing yoga — getting into poses that otherwise would have been difficult for me. I felt amazing. I thought, ‘This shit is unbelievable. No wonder they don’t want us to smoke it.’ My muscles felt great, and I slept so hard that night. From that moment on, I was an advocate.”

Since then, he has worked to help people understand how the power of the plant goes beyond getting stoned. “I tell people all the time: If I would have known about the benefits of cannabis, I would have played until my 40s.”

Dr. Ethan Russo, a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, author, and founder and CEO of biopharma holding company Credo Science, explains how THC works with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).

“The ECS is the major homeostatic regulator of human physiology,” he writes via email. “In other words, it keeps all our bodily functions in balance. Endocannabinoids are chemicals that are closely related to the THC molecule in their pharmacological effects. It is because of cannabis and THC that the ECS was discovered, along with extremely important insights into the pathophysiology of diseases and how they may be treated.”

THE POWER OF NUMBERS

John Salley invests in the city he once called home

People who consider themselves part of the weed culture, and who embrace cannabis as more of a lifestyle, look for people who feel the same way. And if you’re John Salley, you also look for the number 22.

“I’ve always had a fascination with numbers,” he says. “I couldn’t tell you exactly when it started, but my attraction when I saw it [the number 22] on a guy’s back was Mercury Morris, who used to play for the Miami Dolphins as a running back. The 22 looked so good. And then, in The Longest Yard with Burt Reynolds, he wore number 22.” Salley wore the number 22 jersey in college, as well as for a large part of his professional career.

Salley was asked to speak at the Hash Bash in 2019, and after meeting the father-daughter duo at the event, pot activist Adam Brook introduced John and Tyla Salley to the cofounders of Luxury Loud.

The company, which has been operating its wholesale business for about a year and opened its provisioning center, at 2520 22nd St. in Detroit, at the end of June, will be the first retailer of Deuces 22 flower (at the time of reporting, its planned launch date was Nov. 22). If processing of recreational marijuana business applications in Detroit is still on hold at that time, Deuces 22 will launch as medical.

Luxury Loud, which is one of Michigan’s first farmto-table provisioning centers — meaning it is growing, processing, packaging, and selling its products in the same location — is co-owned by

George Mugianis and Marko Malinowski. Mugianis is a restaurateur and thirdgeneration Detroiter, who has owned and/or operated multiple bars and restaurants in Detroit since the mid-1980s, including AFB (Another F------ Bar), Agave Restaurant, and Club Heaven, a 1990s dance club that WDET described as “a sanctuary for Detroit’s LGBTQ community.”

Malinowski, who has lived and worked in metro Detroit his entire life, owns multiple real estate projects with Mugianis and has been developing the Luxury Loud brand with him for the last 10 years.

Mugianis and Malinowski believe in creating businesses that give back to the city and the communities that surround it. “We didn’t just bring in talent that was already experienced; we’ve hired from Detroit, and we’ve trained them,” Malinowski says. “It’s not a short-term thing. It’s a long-term goal: to build from Detroit with Detroiters.”

To John Salley, who wanted to find a partnership that was in line with what he and Tyla Salley envisioned, the relationship seemed serendipitous. “When I was in Detroit, playing for the Pistons, I always did things in the community. A lot of people know me for that, so I wanted to keep that same mentality. I wanted to make sure that people are in the business [who] look like us and are hired from the Detroit community,” he says.

From social relationships to business partnerships, when people talk about pot, they’re inherently talking about connections. And when John Salley found out Luxury Loud’s address, he couldn’t have been happier.

“We all smiled ear to ear, like it was meant to be,” Malinowski says.

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Just like a balanced diet, meditation, yoga, or running, weed fits into some people’s routines as part of what they consider a healthy lifestyle. “THC works on cannabinoid receptors directly, while CBD increases endocannabinoid tone and works via various other neurotransmitter systems to reduce anxiety and inflammation,” Russo says.

Salley relocated to Beverly Hills, California, in 1997, shortly before retiring from the NBA, but has maintained his connections to Michigan. Off and on since 2009, he’s been involved with VegMichigan, a nonprofit that focuses on promoting the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of plant-based eating. And he was the host of Michigan Lottery’s The Big Spin from July 2019 to February 2020.

Salley, who lived in Detroit from 1989 to 1995, in Palmer Woods’ 35,000-square-foot Bishop Gallagher House, wants to reinvest in the city he once called home. He sees cannabis as a way to do that.

“We want people to be able to go to work and take pride in what they do — like their grandparents used to do when they went to factories to make cars,” he says. “We knew that spirit was still in Detroit, and we wanted to tap into it.”

That’s why Salley decided to bring his cannabis lifestyle brand, Deuces 22, which he started with his daughter Tyla Salley in 2019, to Michigan.

Tyla Salley, who has been using pot to treat migraines since she was 18, considers cannabis an indispensable part of self-care. “I live a plant-based life, so it’s fully ingrained in me,” she says. “Cannabis was just a no-brainer.”

She’s not alone. As the U.S. marks the 50th anniversary of the war on drugs, support for weed is at an all-time high. An April 2021 Pew Research Center poll found that 91 percent of Americans now favor some form of marijuana legalization (31 percent support legalization for medical use only, and 60 percent support legalization for medical and recreational use). And in July, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. The proposed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and begin regulating and taxing it. The bill would also expunge federal records of nonviolent cannabis offenders.

Coinciding with the rise of the cannabis lifestyle mindset is a change in approach toward alcohol. A July article in Fast Company focused on how people navigate the complexities of not drinking alcohol at events that revolve around drinking alcohol. Anyone who has opted to get high over tossing back a few drinks during a night out can attest to having a vastly different experience.

“If you smoke, you have less chance of being irresponsible,” John Salley says. “It just doesn't happen on weed. You want to love everything when you’re on this plant.”

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Veteran cannabis and psychedelics activist Andrew DeAngelo demystifies the radical approach to mental wellness and addiction treatment The concept of being “California sober” made headlines earlier this year, when pop star Demi Lovato, who has publicly struggled with addiction, used the term in a CBS Sunday Morning interview, to explain that they were using alcohol and cannabis in “moderation.”

While interpretations vary, “California sober” typically refers to a person who uses cannabis and psychedelics, but avoids harder drugs, like opioids, and alcohol. Andrew DeAngelo, a longtime cannabis and psychedelics activist and co-founder of California’s Harborside Health Center, as well as the Last Prisoner Project — a nonprofit dedicated to social justice reform — describes the concept as an “operating system” that gives people a more flexible approach to intoxication or sobriety. “Like any opensource operating system,” he says, “the end user can tweak it to meet their specific needs.”

DeAngelo has been practicing what he sometimes refers to as “an enlightened, 21st-century self-care strategy” for much of his life but was unaware, until a more

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recent interview with music and drugs journalist Michelle Lhooq for an article, about the concept of California sober. “It used to be called ‘harm reduction,’” he says. “This is just not as interesting a term for it.”

DeAngelo, a columnist for Playboy and Forbes, says that without weed, he simply wouldn’t write. “The fear and risk are too much,” he says. “[Cannabis] allows me to stop being anxious and self-conscious and to keep my true observer-self in the house, so that I can actually do it.” He doesn’t drink alcohol, but he’s been smoking weed since he was 15 and integrating psychedelics into his health and wellness regime for years. He sees the growing interest in the “California sober” lifestyle as, in many ways, a response to the tragic rise in deaths caused by addiction. “If the goal is to have a meaningful and productive life, you can do that by implementing daily cannabis use and occasional psychedelic use,” he says. “I know, because I’ve done it.”

However, DeAngelo stresses that psychedelics require careful preparation.

“People should educate themselves before they try cannabis, let alone psilocybin or some of these other very powerful compounds,” he says. “If you’re going to take something stronger than cannabis, you better have the right mindset and the right physical setting, or you’re going to be very uncomfortable.”

Over the past few years, there has been a nearly constant stream of news about emerging research into therapeutic uses for psychedelics and cannabis.

In April, Massachusetts General Hospital, which is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, announced it was launching a new center to study the clinical benefits of psychedelics in treating mental illness. In July, Field Trip Health, a Toronto-based psychedelic therapy clinic and drug

Newsweek story highlighted one 24-year-old Texan woman’s experimentation with abstaining from alcohol, explaining that doing so helped alleviate mental and physical problems she was having, including persistent stomach trouble, anxiety, and lethargy. A number of nonalcoholic adult beverages, such as Curious Elixirs, Kin Euphorics, and the Michigan-made Casamara Club, which is marketed as a “leisure soda,” have cropped up in response to this trend. This is in addition to booze-free bars such as Sans Bar in Austin, Texas; Getaway in Brooklyn, New York; and Michigan’s first sober bar, Wing Heaven Sports Haven in Lansing.

Smoke it, eat it, cook with it, bathe in it, massage it into achy joints: To say we have choices today when it comes to weed would be an understatement. Abundance and access are signs of headway in the effort to normalize pot and shift perceptions. But most importantly, people are actively — and consistently — experimenting with weed to figure out what they like and don’t like and what works best for them.

This appetite for exploration, particularly among older generations, is bringing about not only a wider range of products, but also a proliferation of information, which is leading to a greater understanding and collective embrace of the plant’s potential.

At the time of reporting, 18 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational use, and 36 states (plus D.C.) have medical programs. High Times is still around and catering to its fan base of bud aficionados. Cannabis lifestyle magazines Broccoli and Gossamer are exploring pot themes ranging from the more expected (roundups

development company, was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. And in August, the nonprofit research and educational organization Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies was awarded a $12.9 million grant from Michigan’s 2021 Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program to expand cannabis research for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

DeAngelo says he’s excited about the country’s growing interest and acceptance, but he hopes people have realistic expectations for what some are calling a “psychedelic renaissance.” “There are not [going to be] psychedelic dispensaries where you can buy mushrooms,” he says.

“I’m sorry, but society is not

ready for that.”

Still, it’s becoming easier for people here in Michigan to explore this approach to mental health and addiction.

In 2020, Ann Arbor became the fourth U.S. city to decriminalize entheogenic plants (Merriam-Webster defines an entheogen as “a psychoactive, hallucinogenic substance or preparation, especially when derived from plants or fungi and used in religious, spiritual, or ritualistic contexts”). In January 2021, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli Savit released an official policy directive saying the county would no longer charge cases related to marijuana or entheogenic plant use, possession, or small-scale distribution. In March, the group Decriminalize Nature

of high-end products) to the esoteric (a book about snails living in “an alternate universe where snails drink bubble tea at the mall, hit tiny bongs, and get beamed up into flying saucers”). Travelers now have access to weed-friendly tourism options, like the “bud and breakfast” Copper House Detroit. And people are being bolder about their consumption. During Conan O’Brien’s final week of Conan on TBS in June, the host smoked a joint on air, with comedian Seth Rogen and co-host Andy Richter. It was a strange and funny moment, and likely something the world will be seeing more of in popular culture as this momentum continues.

For their part, John and Tyla Salley are doing what they can to encourage this momentum and dispel common misconceptions by documenting what they’re learning. “We want people to see what it [pot] looks like — that it’s not a green monster, that it’s not reefer madness,” he says.

They also get that cannabis use varies from person to person. “I use cannabis all the time, in multiple ways. But I realized that there is a lane for everyone. And we know it’s important to help people understand this,” Tyla Salley says. The two, who are speaking to everyone from lab scientists to growers, plan to release a television series sometime in spring 2022.

Many will still partake for pleasure, but as people continue to better understand all the benefits the plant has to offer, those old “lazy stoner” stereotypes may eventually, just like the war on drugs itself, begin to fade away. When asked what he believes is the biggest misconception about people who use cannabis, John Salley quickly replies, “That you can’t smoke weed and be successful.”

Michigan launched a statewide campaign to decriminalize psychedelics — something Detroit voters will have the chance to do this November.

Introduced in October, by Sens. Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor and Adam Hollier of Detroit, Proposal E would decriminalize “personal possession and therapeutic use of entheogenic plants,” including psilocybin, peyote, and iboga.

Decriminalization, DeAngelo says, is a critical first step toward broader acceptance. “This is enormously important, because what we need, with psychedelics and cannabis, is wide access for people to choose to interact with these compounds, if they want to,” he says. “It’s called freedom.’”

SUGGESTED READING Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), maps.org This Is Your Mind on Plants and How to Change Your Mind,

by Michael Pollan The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide, by James Fadiman, Ph.D. DoubleBlind magazine Decriminalize Nature Michigan, decrimnaturemi.org

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The Kalamazoo psych band The Go Rounds. 

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Culture Calendar

Our carefully curated guide to the month in arts and entertainment

BY RYA N PATRICK HOOPE R

On My Playlist The Wonderfully Psychedelic World of The Go Rounds The first time I saw the Kalamazoo psych band The Go Rounds was in Detroit at PJ’s Lager House. The band looked like something out of Andy Warhol’s New York fever dream — like an evil version of The Velvet Underground coming to dazzle the audience in equally era-appropriate duds. The group’s 2019 album Whatever You May Be is a must-listen from a Michigan band that always seems on the verge of blowing up big, with breakout bands not far from their sonic palette including Tame Impala and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (yes, this is a real band).

The Go Rounds continue to make that case with two singles, “Redbreast” and “Harpees,” a hypnotic love song that will surely get stuck in your head.

Stream and purchase their music via Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services.

Michigan Modern

by James Haefner at the Cranbrook Art Museum through Jan. 9. 

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Michigan’s Mighty Modernism on View at Cranbrook

This one is for the architecture buffs and the people who tolerate them. This year, the Cranbrook Art Museum has been looking back on its legacy in Michigan.

That common thread continues with a duo of photography exhibits

by Bloomfield Hillsbased photographer James Haefner. In Michigan Modern, he explores the Mitten State’s long and stillstanding legacy in architectural modernism with photos

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of buildings like the GM Tech Center, designed

by Eero Saarinen, in Warren and Zaha Hadid’s Michigan State University Broad Art Museum in East Lansing. That tour of Michigan’s modernism is complemented by Building Cranbrook: Saarinen in Michigan, which showcases Haefner’s photos of Cranbrook’s campus, designed by Eliel Saarinen.

Through Jan. 9; cranbrookartmuseum.org LITERATURE

A New Way to Look at Detroit

A new coffee table book is visualizing the

story of Detroit in a unique format.

“Detroit In 50 Maps” (Belt Publishing) deconstructs the Motor City through the research and visualizations of Alex B. Hill, a self-described data-nerd anthropologist who has penned the blog Detroitography since 2013. It’s not just a visual delight. The book tracks everything from the highest densities of pizza and Coney Islands throughout the city to more serious topics, such as housing discrimination and foreclosure. Hill is the first to admit that maps don’t tell the

whole story of a city, but rather act as a snapshot of serious and amusing information that’s equally compelling as a handsome addition to your bookshelf or a gift for the cartography buff in your life.

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Projects in Eastern Market is presenting Ocean Body. It’s an immersive four-screen viewing experience, from a trio of artists: Helga Davis, Mark DeChiazza, and Shara Nova. Ocean Body was directed by DeChiazza, who filmed Davis and Nova in a sculptural dress built for two by artist Annica Cuppetelli. Like most contemporary art exhibits, it’s confusing to read about but a lovely

in-person experience that brings together songs, original compositions, and found texts, into a beautiful audiovisual presentation.

Screenings Dec. 2 and Dec. 16. Admission is “pay what you can.” Advance registration is required at wassermanprojects.com.

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Three More Must-See Events Lights, music, and drive-thrus

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CELEBRATE THE SEASON

New programming at old favorites highlight holiday happenings in 2021

BY LAUREN WETHINGTON

Season of Light at The Henry Ford

After a 2020 holiday season of subdued programming, The Henry Ford’s holiday spirit is back in full force. This year, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will offer four different holidaythemed experiences, including returning favorites, such as the holiday model Lionel Train display and a Lego building display. Among new 2021 arrivals is the museum’s Season of Light pop-up exhibit, which invites guests to explore holiday traditions from various cultures and religions.

The exhibit is part of a larger effort to welcome guests from all cultures and backgrounds, says the museum’s general manager, Cynthia Jones. “We purposefully are featuring a more inclusive look at December holiday traditions, to open our arms to more families,” she says. Donna Braden, senior curator at The Henry Ford, adds that the museum is “gathering objects, photos, and stories that provide a broader representation of traditions.”

Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village will also return to its full splendor. On select dates this month, guests can stroll along Main Street and the venue’s 80 acres after dark and experience more than 300 years of holiday traditions, from decorating with wreaths and trees to baking and cooking.

Expect carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, a Supper with Santa, and more.

Through Jan. 3, The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; Dec. 3-28, Greenfield Village; thehenryford.org.

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Starry Lights at Ford House

Ford House is inviting visitors to “illuminate their holidays” at its new Starry Lights winter display. The immersive exhibit will feature festive lights, sounds, animations, and projections that pay homage to the property’s history and surrounding natural beauty. “We wanted to create something different,” says Clare Pfeiffer, director of communications and engagement for Ford House, Eleanor and Edsel Ford’s estate.

“On this side of town, there’s really nothing quite like this.”

The display will feature interactive elements, including a singing tree and lights that “move and respond to visitors’ motions,” Pfeiffer says. Guests will also be able to view historic archival footage of the Ford family, which will be projected onto the side of the home during the display. “[We’re] mixing some of that tradition and our story with some really interesting technology,” Pfeiffer says. “It all kind of came together to create something that we think will be pretty magical.” The event follows the property’s recently completed expansion, which includes a new cafe, a visitors center, and multiple event spaces.

Starry Lights is entirely outdoors, so guests are advised to dress for the weather. For those looking for indoor activities, tickets to Holiday House Tours of Ford House are also available and include a self-guided tour and grounds pass.

Through Jan. 9; fordhouse.org.

 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Following a COVID-spurred hiatus in 2020, Mannheim Steamroller will return to Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Dec. 18, as part of a 75-stop national tour. It marks the 35th Christmas tour for the group, which is known for iconic renditions of holiday classics like “Deck the Halls” and “Carol of the Bells.”

Dec. 18. Fox Theatre; 313presents.com Magic of Lights Enjoy a festive holiday experience from the comfort of your own car, at this unique drive-thru display.

Returning to DTE Energy Music Theatre for its second consecutive year, the event will bring holiday-themed scenes to life, through LED technology and digital animations. Two new displays — Prehistoric Christmas and Mega Tree — have been added to the event this year.

Through Jan. 1. DTE Energy Music Theatre; 313presents.com The Big, Bright Light Show More than 1 million lights will illuminate the buildings and trees of downtown Rochester during this annual celebration.

The show serves as a colorful backdrop for the city’s other seasonal events, including the Greater Rochester Christmas Parade and the 13th annual Kris Kringle Market — an open-air shopping experience, featuring fresh wreaths, handmade gifts, and local specialty foods.

Through Jan. 3.

Downtown Rochester; downtownrochestermi.com

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One Thousand Sunrises

 Jan. 1, 2019 The dawn from Whitefish Point that was supposed to launch a year of sunrises, and instead led to three.

A photographer’s quest to capture Lake Superior at dawn becomes a journey of a lifetime

BY DA NNY FR EED MA N | PH O T OS BY BUG SY SA I L OR

 July 14, 2021 Sunrise categories emerged for Sailor, like this one (No. 926) of the “pink bouncy ball” variety.

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ON MORNING NO. 863, it finally happened.

Bugsy Sailor had risen, as usual, in the blue hours before dawn, the three alarms on his phone now more insurance than necessity. There’s no time for coffee at this hour, no energy to brush teeth. There’s only enough of both to pull on clothes, grab the camera gear, and haul himself outside for what was now the 863rd consecutive morning.

Often, he’ll walk the 200 yards from his apartment in Marquette, to the nearby shoreside park, or drive a few minutes to the next one. But instead, he decided on this day to head up County Road 550, past Phil’s 550 Store and its sign of rotating puns (“IPA LOT WHEN I DRiNK BEER”), to Wetmore Landing, a cove where a seam of sand separates the woods from the vast blue sheet of Lake Superior. And there it was: on Day 863, the rising sun perfectly slaloming the trees, to peek through a half dollar-sized hole in a rotting trunk,

like the orange pupil of an eye staring back at Sailor.

It was May of this year, but Sailor, 38, had been thinking about the possibility of this just-so alignment of Earth and sun since 2019, when he noticed the hole — and thought he might happen to be there one day to catch it. It’s the kind of picayune detail that might only be noticed — or cared about — by someone who’d seen the previous 862 sunrises, which is enough to know the dawn isn’t always about the sun. Sometimes it’s one tree leaning its shadow against another, or the way winter waves pile icy shards on the shore like a field of shattered tile.

By late September of this year, he’d reached 1,000 consecutive sunrises with his camera in tow and turned his Instagram feed into a pageant of dawns — the glum ones; the sub-zero-degree, snot-icicles-inyour-mustache ones; the explosive pastel ones; and the tearfully brilliant ones. But as he nears Dec. 31, which would mark three complete years of sunrises,

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Sailor more than ever finds himself at a crossroads: “I’ve had people ask me now, ‘Should you still be doing this?’ Mentally, what’s too much?” he says. “At what point is this a detriment … never taking a break?”

He’s not at all over the sunrise, he says, but he does speak longingly about the possibility of seeing just one without the camera, or of a miraculous, momentary pause of the Earth’s rotation.

And as his streak expands, Sailor is getting anxious. He likes the idea of ending on a complete year but feels neither ready to quit nor to commit to one more cycle. There’s a line between serving himself and serving the streak, and he worries he might not realize when he crosses it.

“When is the right time to call the end to a project that still feels good and that’s still rewarding?” he wonders.

Sailor’s journey began on Jan. 1, 2019, as he trudged into the 1-degree wind chill to see the first dawn of the year, a seven-year tradition that he’d decided to end in 2019 — but with a bang: He was going to see all of its sunrises.

 May 12, 2021 Sunrise No. 863 is glimpsed through a half dollar-sized hole in a rotting trunk.

This capacity for passionate pursuits is a colorful, wry thread in Sailor’s life. In 2006, he traversed the country, aiming to be hosted by strangers in every state; in 2010, he waged a preposterous campaign to have a beer with billionaire Richard Branson (and damn it if they didn’t clink glasses four years later).

He’s a pro-level competitive stone skipper and has fashioned himself into something of a patron saint of the Upper Peninsula, where he’s launched the peninsula-pride gear shop U.P. Supply Co., the area code-themed 906 Day, and an annual “Plaidurday,” as a paean to the pattern, and is a co-founder of the Fresh Coast Film Festival.

“We have these ideas and so rarely execute them,” Sailor says, “and I’ve just gotten into this habit of [saying], ‘Well, let’s try it. … How far can I take it?’”

 Jan. 28, 2019 Ice piles up against the shore on an otherworldly morning at Presque Isle Park.

July 27, 2020 One tree casts its shadow onto another during sunrise No. 574. 

He brought this mentality to that sunrise on New Year’s Day 2019, which went off like an atomic blast (or looked like one in the photo, anyway) and felt like one to Sailor.

He pushed through that first, hard winter to find that the good dawns — the ones that still vibrate his bones at midday — have less to do with aesthetics than about being earned, by showing up to get slapped around by the elements day after day. And in the ritual, he’d find a sanctuary for introversion that he didn’t realize he needed to be a better extrovert the rest of the day. “It’s just evolved into this precious time of day that I really protect and look forward to.”

Much of that has to do with Lake Superior itself, which sometimes seems like the subject of Sailor’s photos underneath the fickle, half-unscrewed celestial lightbulb he has to contend with.

He grew up along the shore, 70 miles west of Marquette, in the village of Baraga, and the South Carolina-sized lake still exerts a gravitational pull on him. “I’ve always joked that my soul was buried in Lake Superior, and that I’m totally okay with that, and I will always return,” he says. “It’s a spiritual place.” But it was also one freighted with fear and embarrassment: Sailor had never learned to swim.

“Essentially my experience of Lake Superior [was] something I look at from the shore,” he says.

And by 2019, he’d given up on the idea that it would ever be more.

But five months into shooting sunrises, he invited a new friend to join him. It turned out she was a swim instructor, and she taught him the basics. The first time he floated, he “shouted and screamed like a happy little child. It was revolutionary,” Sailor says.

“I felt something that’s so common, something I’d never felt in my entire life, and it was exhilarating.”

When this project ends — “and it will end,” Sailor says — he wonders about waking up that first morning to a sky that’s already lit. What will it feel like to sleep in? (Is he still even capable of sleeping

“We have these ideas and so rarely execute them, and I’ve just gotten into this habit of [saying], ‘Well, let’s try it. … How far can I take it?’”

—BUGSY SAILOR

in?) Will he be flooded with joy or with regret?

Mostly, he says, “I will be disappointed if I look back and feel I haven’t grown within myself.” He thinks he has, but change can be too subtle and too slow to measure at any interval. “At the end of the day, we’re still pretty much the same people,” he says, only now moving on a slightly altered trajectory toward who knows what. But change can also be as profound as seeing anew what’s always been there.

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struggling Deli Unique. He not only managed to save the business, but also eventually expanded it to multiple locations. Prentice had been a prominent figure in the metro Detroit food scene ever since, running more than a dozen local restaurants, including Coach Insignia, Novi Chophouse, Morels, Northern Lakes Seafood, and — most recently — Three Cats.

Though not so well chronicled as his commercial endeavors, Prentice’s charitable work was equally abundant. In addition to his longtime involvement with Cass Community Social Services — which provides housing, health services, and job training — he founded Cass Kitchen, where more than 700,000 meals are served each year.

In April, the 62-year-old Prentice died of a nonCOVID illness. His Three Cats business partner Mary Liz Curtin says he’ll remain “a legend in Detroit.” “Matt was happiest in the kitchen,” she says. “He simply loved to feed people and never said no to a charity or a starving partner at the end of a long day.”

IN MEMORIAM

Thanks for Your Service

Otis Lee

Remembering the recently fallen pillars of Detroit’s restaurant community

BY AS H L EY W INN | ILLUSTRATION BY JACQU I OA KL EY

OVER THE PAST T WO YEARS, many of us have been touched by some form of loss. The local restaurant industry certainly was not spared. In fact, metro Detroit lost some of its most respected chefs and restaurateurs in 2020 and 2021. Here, we look back on a few of the food magnates who made their mark on metro Detroit’s dining scene, paving the way for a new generation of culinary leaders.

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Greg Mudge

(1974-2021) In 2008, Greg Mudge founded one of Detroit’s most notable restaurants, Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop. The eatery quickly earned acclaim for its hearty sandwiches, one of which — the Leggo — was named one of the “Best Sandwiches in America” by the Food Network. In addition to running an award-winning restaurant, Mudge was a photographer and an electronic music DJ, and was known to give generously to local charities.

The 46-year-old restaurateur succumbed to heart disease in September, shocking the community.

Mudge was so beloved that his unexpected death prompted not only a memorial, but also a

subsequent march in celebration of his life.

Hundreds turned out for the parade, which was led through the streets of Corktown by the Detroit Party Marching Band.

Jim Lark

(1930-2021) Jim Lark was the owner of a successful building company when he became inspired by his many travels to open a quaint, European country inn-style restaurant.

He founded The Lark in 1981, as a hobby, but would run the West Bloomfield fine-dining establishment, alongside his family, for 35 years. In that time, The Lark earned numerous local and national honors, including the title of “America’s Top Restaurant,” bestowed by Conde Nast Traveler in 1996.

Apart from its classic, French-inspired food — including the signature Rack of Lamb Genghis Khan — the restaurant was renowned for its extensive wine list. Lark, an avid wine enthusiast, was known to offer patrons personal recommendations from among the restaurant’s more than 1,000 varietals.

The Lark closed in 2015, when its operation became too great a task for the 84-year-old proprietor.

Lark died of natural causes at age 90, in January.

Matt Prentice (1959-2021) After starting his restaurant career in his teens, Matt Prentice jumped into the role of owner at just 20 years old, when he purchased his father’s

(1948-2020) Last April, COVID-19 claimed Otis Knapp Lee, who founded and ran the popular Midtown deli Mr. Fofo’s for 34 years. In that time, Lee became a fixture in the community, beloved by those within Detroit’s food scene and beyond. And if there’s one thing they all knew about Lee, it’s that he did things big.

Size was certainly Mr. Fofo’s claim to fame, from its signature oversize corned-beef sandwiches to its massive multilayer cakes. The latter even attracted attention from Washington, D.C. — the deli was commissioned for both of President Bill Clinton’s inaugural cakes.

The generosity of Lee’s portions was outmatched only by his spirit. In his bestknown instance of altruism, Lee would dole out free turkeys to the thousands who would queue up outside his eatery every Thanksgiving.

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THE PUNCH LINE

This holiday season, spiking the punch bowl is not allowed — it’s recommended

BY TAMMY COXEN

Bourbon Port Punch Ingredients:

8 oz. bourbon 8 oz. tawny port 4 oz. lemon juice 4 oz. simple syrup 2-4 dashes Angostura bitters (or to taste) 12 oz. ginger beer, chilled Toasted star anise and cloves, and lemon and orange slices for garnish

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except ginger beer in a large jar and refrigerate several hours before your party. To serve, pour into a punch bowl over a large ice block and add ginger beer. Garnish with spices and fruit slices. (Serves 8)

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FOR MOST PEOPLE, the word “punch” brings to mind a couple of images. One is of a baby shower with a bowl containing a mix of something like frozen lemonade and ginger ale, with scoops of rainbow sherbet slowly melting into it. The other is of a trash can in a frat house, filled with a brightly colored mystery liquid — probably containing Everclear. But there is so much more to punch than that!

Long before there were cocktails, there was punch.

The idea of punch originated with British sailors in the 1600s, who were entitled to their daily ration of alcohol. Normally, that would have been beer or wine, but both of those would spoil on the monthslong trip to the tropics. The only thing more dangerous than a drunk sailor was an involuntarily sober one, so a solution had to be found. In Indonesia they found Batavia arrack, a local spirit distilled from sugarcane and red rice, which with a little doctoring could be turned into something not entirely unlike wine. Add some sugar for sweetness, citrus juice for acidity, and water so the sailors wouldn’t get too drunk, and you’d have a barrel of something that could keep the men happy all the way back to England.

Eventually, punches of various kinds became the English mixed drink of choice, with cocktails only emerging after colonists moved to America.

And today, punches are coming back in vogue — especially during the holiday season. It turns out that a big bowl of delicious punch is a great way to serve a complex and interesting drink without spending all your time behind the bar.

The traditional punch formula includes sweet, sour, strong, and weak elements. “Just like a good cocktail, it’s all about balance,” says Dave Kwiatkowski, owner of Sugar House bar in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. “You want to taste the alcohol, but not too much. You want it to be sweet, you want it to be sour, you want it to have complementary flavors, but nothing too overpowering.”

The most important thing about punch? Unless you want your family holiday gathering to end up like that fraternity party, you’ll need to pay extra attention to that weak portion in the traditional formula. The ideal glass of punch should be no more alcoholic than a glass of wine and served in small cups, as people are going to be drinking it over a long period of time.

Kwiatkowski offers up a seasonal bourbon and port punch recipe (left), but many cocktails can be turned into punch. Simply use cups instead of ounces for the measurements, then add 1 1/2 to 2 parts of your weak element — that could be just water, or club soda or ginger beer for some fizz. Tea is also a traditional addition and one that Sugar House uses for the punch it serves during its regular afternoon mixology classes.

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 From chocolates to gummies, sweet treats infused with CBD, hemp, or THC offer new ways to reap the health (and social) benefits of cannabis.

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High and Mighty Whether for recreational or medicinal use, locally made foods infused with cannabinoids are on the rise

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Detroit Edible Co.

Made with Michigan-grown cannabis and crafted right here in metro Detroit, each product by Detroit, Edible Co. takes the “made in Michigan” concept to the next level. The line of cannabis extract-infused treats ranges from mintflavored chocolate bars and Rocky Road Fudge to pantry staples such as honey and peanut butter.

The latest addition, Guppy Gummies, the brand’s chewy, fruit-flavored candies, were designed to help consumers with sleep challenges unwind before bed. Detroit Edible Co. Guppy Gummies, detroitediblecompany.com for retailers

Little Saints

Those looking to ease their way into the world of CBD should consider Little Saints. The female-owned company is committed to crafting canned mocktails with botanical ingredients — starting with nanoemulsified CBD. Each beverage is infused with terpenes for moodboosting effects, reishi mushroom extract for improved cognitive function, and monk fruit as a natural sweetener. Each of the two flavors, the Paloma and the Ginger Mule, is a take on a classic cocktail — sans the alcohol. Little Saints Paloma and Ginger Mule Plant Magic Mocktails, $26 for a pack of 4, at littlesaints.com

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Kaneh

Just last year, this Californiabased brand by acclaimed pastry chef Rachel King expanded its cannabis edibles into the Michigan market. Today, Kaneh offers indulgent munchies, such as the 24K Brownie, a decadent brownie laced with butter and 10 milligrams of THC from Michigan-grown cannabis per-serving, and coated with a dusting of gold powder. There are also health-conscious alternatives like the Superfood Granola Bite Duos. The plantbased, gluten-free granola rounds are made with whole ingredients, such as dates, coconut flakes, and goji berries. Kaneh 24K Brownie and Superfood Granola Bite Duos, kanehedibles.com for retailers

Happi

With Dry January just around the corner, you may be on the hunt for nonalcoholic beverages that are more alluring than the standard Topo Chico.

Launched in October, Happi crafts fizzy waters infused with cannabis extract and organic juice blends.

The Lemon Elderflower, a refreshing, citrusy sip, is 15 calories and contains just 3 grams of sugar — but like all Happi beverages, it is said to evoke the same light buzz as a serving of wine, without the empty caloric intake.

Happi Lemon Elderflower, happihourdrink.com for retailers

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 Art pieces abound at Birmingham’s Daxton. Guests become a part of the installation at the hotel’s grand entrance, as they sip cocktails at the bar, surrounded by a graphic geodesic dome.

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Work of Art At Madam, Chef Garrison Price presents eclectic New American cuisine, through an artistic lens

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Like all desserts at Madam, the Dominican Milk Chocolate Namelaka typifies the restaurant’s overall vibe — decadent with an artful flair. 

 From brunch and dinner pastas and Asian-inspired apps to farm-fresh ingredients and whimsical desserts, the cuisine at Madam is tastefully eclectic.

 Chef Garrison Price dresses the accoutrements of the Wagyu Striploin: shreds of spiced oxtail, bone marrow, and charred sweet Scotch bonnets.

Fresh sunflower biscuits pair well with the rich dish.

Mushroom Dumplings glisten in golden garlic and chili oil. 

ONE EVENING IN EARLY MARCH, I pulled out ingredients from a box that was left on my doorstep, courtesy of the culinary team at Birmingham’s Daxton hotel.

Still in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, the troupe opted against a traditional, in-person grand opening for Madam, the posh new hotel’s flagship restaurant. Rather than enjoying a sampling of dishes beneath the canopy of glossy metallic beads that lines the restaurant’s dining room ceiling like strings of pearl necklaces, I instead gathered with fellow local food writers in an intimate Zoom room for a virtual cooking lesson, led by Madam’s executive chef, Garrison Price.

Among the ingredients in the shipment was a whole black truffle, a pricey accessory for a side salad that would complement the French Onion Tart we’d be baking during the class. The galette

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and the black truffle salad — along with the Maple Road, a craft cocktail featuring Suntory Toki Whisky, amontillado sherry, and Michigan maple syrup — were each cast in a role on the restaurant’s debut menu. And on this night, we were the chefs.

Price recommended reserving shavings of the aromatic truffle to elevate everyday consumptions like our morning coffee. Adhering to his instructions, throughout the week, I started my day sprinkling flecks of black truffle into Bustelo grounds. The ritual became like an inside joke between me and my alter ego. One sip of the lavish blend unleashed my inner aristocrat.

As an apprentice of world-renowned chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and José Andrés, Price brings more than two decades of fine-dining experience to Madam. His choice to include the delicacy in the course, our introduction to Madam’s

New American cuisine, conveyed the message that once open, the restaurant would source only the finest ingredients for a dining experience of the highest caliber. Six months since Madam’s opening, Price continues to deliver on this unspoken promise.

Nothing embodies Madam’s essence quite like the dessert menu. To fully understand the restaurant’s air of luxury, look to pastry chef Duncan Spangler’s Dominican Milk Chocolate Namelaka. The confection echoes the restaurant’s enthusiasm for fine art. While expansive multimedia works by Dutch artist Karin Vermeer line the walls at Madam, the namelaka is an abstract work of art in its own right — with a pastel mint green plate as its canvas.

Sitting atop a pedestal of buckwheat groats and puffed rice and quinoa coated in milk chocolate, the silky cream is mildly sweet and, in texture, strikes a balance between a mousse and an airy fresh whipped cream. Spongy pieces of aerated chocolate add an even richer note of cacao, and a compote of blistering Michigan black currants adds acid to the dish. A perfect sphere of cassis sorbet tops it all off for a punch of color and a touch of whimsy, stripping the meticulous dish of any pretense.

Spangler’s pastries reflect Madam’s commitment to fine dining through an artful lens. Just as geometric patterns show up in the restaurant’s architectural design — the bar itself is encased in a contemporary geodesic dome — cakes and tarts are graphic in nature. A puree of roasted and

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MADAM LOCATED IN THE DAXTON HOTEL, 298 S. OLD WOODWARD AVE., BIRMINGHAM; 248-283-4200; DAXTONHOTEL.COM

fresh strawberries spills over the ledge of a loaf of angel food cake, topped with tangy strawberryAperol sorbet and shards of salty-sweet meringue reminiscent of broken porcelain splattered in rosecolored paint. In another dish, a crisp dacquoise requires shattering to reveal a bowl of velvety aquafaba, plump raspberries, buttery hazelnuts, and creamy coconut mousse.

An artful eye is the most evident pillar at Madam, but more of the restaurant’s ambitions show up in other areas of the menu, too. Global influences reflect Price’s repertoire at highly revered restaurants around the world. Forbidden Rice, made with Venere black rice, is cooked with chunks of pork sausage, shrimp, and leeks, and decorated with a delicate Michigan-raised egg yolk and dainty slices of chive.

For brunch, Price’s take on the ubiquitous fried chicken sandwich features Korean fried chicken, dredged in a honey glaze with a peppery kick and topped with watery iceberg lettuce, crisp pickles, and zesty kimchi aioli, all served on a house-made milk-bread bun pierced with wooden skewers.

Drawing from his pedigree in Asian cuisine, there’s also Hamachi Crudo and dumplings stuffed with meaty mushrooms.

The Gem Lettuces dish is a bright botanical appetizer, featuring watermelon radishes and nasturtiums. 

As an apprentice of world-renowned chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and José Andrés, Price brings more than two decades of fine-dining experience to Madam.

A European flair shows up in piping hot Serrano Ham Fritters filled with sharp Manchego and served on a smear of quince preserves. The slate platter is topped with paper-thin strips of Serrano ham and sheer ribbons of cheese. Italian influences make appearances on the Pizzas & Pastas menu, and Spanish, French, and Italian wines dominate the wine list.

Madam also takes an oath to source farm-fresh ingredients for most vegetable-forward dishes.

Gem lettuce salad is tossed in a fragrant — not perfumy — lavender dressing, shavings of bright

watermelon radishes, and nasturtium petals and leaves. Cauliflower is roasted in curry, gnocchi is served with foraged mushrooms, and scallops sit in a sea of sliced asparagus and peas, marinated in morel butter.

And then there are the truffles. The black truffle salad appears aside a leek fondue galette, much like the savory pastry I baked alongside Price.

The placement of the dish on the appetizer menu is symbolic of my takeaway at Madam — opulent ingredients are just the start of the luxe experience at the Daxton hotel.

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Baker’s Keyboard Lounge $$ SOUL FOOD • This iconic lounge serves soul food: beef short ribs with gravy, creamy mac and cheese, collard greens, and sweet cornbread muffins. 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-345-6300. L, D Tue.-Fri.

Al Ameer $$ LEBANESE • This Lebanese restaurant is a recipient of the prestigious James Beard America’s Classics Award.

The Al Ameer platter is perfect for sharing: two grape leaves, two fried kibbeh, chicken shawarma, tawook, kabob, kafta,and falafel. 12710 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn;313-582-8185. 27346 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights; 313-565-9600 L,D Mon.-Sun. Amore da Roma $$ ITALIAN • Guy Pelino, Roma Café’s chef, took over the ownership reins of this restaurant on the edge of the Eastern Market. He retained the menu, adding a charcuterie board and updating the wine list, and didn’t change the character of the old-school restaurant, known for its steaks and pastas. 3401 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-831-5940. L,D Tue.-Sat. Antonio’s Cucina Italiana $$ ITALIAN • The Rugieros have impressed restaurant guests for decades with authentic cuisine. Signature dishes include Gnocchi Rita and Chicken Antonio. There’s a full bar and a very extensive wine list. 2220 N. Canton Center Road, Canton; 734-981-9800. 26356 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights; 313-278-6000. 37646 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; 248-994-4000. L,D daily.

COVID-19 UPDATE Many establishments are still adjusting to the latest changes in safety protocols.

Please call the numbers listed here to verify hours and space availability.

Besa $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This modern fine-dining eatery takes its name from Albania — where the owners trace their heritage — and means “pledge of honor.” Choose from starters such as roasted olives, fried calamari, and double-cut lamb chops. 600 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313315-3000. D Mon.-Sat.

Atwater in the Park $ GERMAN • At this casual spot, traditional German-style beer is the beverage of choice. Chef Chris Franz’ noteworthy menu is compatible with such additions as a platter of local bratwurst and other sausages teamed with housemade red cabbage and sauerkraut, plus amazing potato pancakes and daily soups. 1175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104. L,D daily.

Bobcat Bonnie’s $ GASTROPUB • The menu is eclectic, with fried goat cheese, Buddha bowl, vegan tacos, and BBQ bacon meatloaf. The weekend brunch with a Bloody Mary bar and all the classics is a hit. See bobcatbonnies.com for locations and hours.

Avalon Café and Bakery $$ ORGANIC BAKERY • The bakery’s mini-empire includes a café on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Its bread is also the basis for dishes such as Avocado Toast with tahini, thinly curled cucumbers, lime, and chili flakes. Vegetarian fare includes a grilled veggie sandwich with portobello mushrooms, zucchini, and goat cheese. Meatier highlights include a turkey and gouda sandwich, and BLTA with cider house bacon. 1049 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-285-8006.

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Brome Modern Eatery $$ BURGERS • This healthy spin on a classic serves neverfrozen, grass-fed, antibiotic-free, organic burgers. There’s beef, chicken, haddock, and vegetarian dishes — but no pork, as the restaurant is halal. There’s also a cold-pressed juice bar. 22062 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-996-5050.

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Babo $ NEW AMERICAN • This café settled into the Midtown Park Shelton building in July 2019, serving elevated comfort food made from local, small-batch producers. The selfdescribed gourmet diner offers espresso drinks and such dishes as Avocado Toast, Kimchi Patatas Bravas, and the Babo Burger. 15 E. Kirby St., Ste. 115, Detroit; 313-974-6159.

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Barda $$$$ ARGENTINIAN • Barda brings a new cuisine to metro Detroit. True to Argentinian culture, the restaurant celebrates traditional meat dishes. For starters, Carne y Hueso, meaning Flesh and Bone, features a mold of finely chopped beef tartare topped with spicy horseradish alongside a dense bone filled to the brim with buttery marrow.

Tira de Asado, a classic Argentinian short rib dish, arrives on a plate in a coriander-pepper crust. And Inch-thick slices of rare Bife, or strip loin steak, lie on a bed of melted butter infused with chimichurri. 4842 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313- 952-5182; bardadetroit.com. D Thurs.-Sun. Bash Original Izakaya $$ JAPANESE • From the proprietor of Canton’s popular Izakaya Sanpei, comes a Japanese pub located in Woodbridge.

Occupying the former home of Katsu, Bash maintains much of that eatery’s Asian-inspired décor, such as hanging lanterns and bamboo shades. Bash’s drink menu focuses on Japanese craft beer, while the food menu of small plates and sashimi includes Gyoza, Tempura Udon, and fried octopus balls called Tako Yaki. 5069 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-788-7208; L Wed.-Sat. D Tue.-Sun.

Apparatus Room $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • The Foundation Hotel’s restaurant, the Apparatus Room, once housed the Detroit Fire Department headquarters. The cooking of chef Thomas Lents, who earned two Michelin stars while at Chicago’s Sixteen, is refined and highly skilled. A separate Chef’s Table restaurant offers a pricey but delicious option. 250 W. Larned St., Detroit; 313-800-5600. D Wed.-Sun.

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Baobab Fare $$ AFRICAN • With his New Center restaurant, Mamba Hamissi urges diners to venture into culinary territories they’d otherwise evade, like the Mbuzi starring a goat shank that is slow-roasted until the meat is so tender that it slides off the bone with ease. 6568 Woodward Ave., Ste. 100, Detroit; 313-265-3093. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Brooklyn Street Local $$ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • This Corktown spot serves breakfast, lunch, and brunch with fresh, locally grown, and organic ingredients. It lists its sources on a chalkboard and offers plenty of dishes that are vegan and vegetarianfriendly. Poutine — hand-cut fries, cheese curds, and

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mushroom or beef gravy — is the tip-off that the proprietors are from Canada. 1266 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313262-6547. B,L Thu.-Fri., BR Sat.-Sun. Bucharest Grill $ MEDITERRANEAN-AMERICAN • This bustling casual sandwich shop, now with five locations, is a cult favorite with its fresh Mediterranean fare, notably the best chicken shawarma wrap sandwiches in town. We’re serious. See bucharestgrill.com for locations and hours.

Cadieux Café $$ BELGIAN • This institution was like a slice of home for early Belgian immigrants. They serve up four varieties of mussels, and a wide range of hearty dishes such as Belgian Rabbit, but there also are classic sandwiches. 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit; 313-882-8560. D daily.

Café Nini $$$ ITALIAN • This intimate spot offers well-prepared food that includes eight appetizers, a dozen pasta dishes, and 11 main plates, notable among which are tournedos di vitello — medallions of veal filet in a fresh mushroom sauce. The wine list is impressive as well. 98 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-308-3120. D daily.

Cantoro Italian Market and Trattoria $$ ITALIAN • A restaurant inside the market serves great traditional Italian food. Do not miss the tagliatelle alla Bolognese: wide pasta with a meat sauce made of ground veal, beef, sausage, and pancetta. A delicious Italian feast you can conveniently pick up on your way home. 15550 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth; 734-420-1100. L,D Tues.-Sat., L Sun. Capers $$ STEAKHOUSE • This is the type of place longtime Detroit natives describe like an old friend. On Gratiot Avenue between Seven and Eight Mile roads, this place has been packing them in for nearly 40 years. There’s a massive a-lacarte menu items such as BBQ babyback ribs and potato skins, but the main draw is steak by the ounce, at market price. 14726 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-527-2100. L,D daily.

Caucus Club $$$ TRADITIONAL AMERICAN • The reborn spot emphasizes service and a traditional steak and seafood theme, with such tasty signature dishes as wood-grilled ribs, prime rib, and steaks.150 W. Congress, Detroit; 313-965-4970. D daily.

Central Kitchen & Bar $$ CREATIVE COMFORT • The space facing Campus Martius is done up in gray and white under industrial light fixtures. Crowd-pleasers include buttermilk fried chicken, filet and frites, burgers, and salads. 660 Woodward Ave., Ste. 4A, Detroit; 313-963-9000. D Thu.-Sat., BR Sat.-Sun. Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails $$ NEW AMERICAN • While the menu rotates, there are generally five “cold” starters, five offerings from the “vegetables”category, and six “hot” items that could be considered main dishes, including duck confit and Lake Superior whitefish. The wine list is brief and esoteric. 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit; 313-818-3915. D Tue.-Sun. Chili Mustard Onions $ VEGAN • This is Detroit’s only Coney Island with a vegan

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their grandparents, who relocated to Detroit from Alabama in the 1940s. The turkey and collard greens are savory standouts and yams are a sweet treat. This is the kind of place that every soul-food lover must visit. 2900 E. Eight Mile Road, Detroit; 313-366-5600. L,D Tue.-Sun.

menu. Choose from traditional favorites including the Coney Dog, Southwest Nachos, and chili fries, complete with owner Pete LaCombe’s secret vegan “cheeze” sauce.

3411 Brush St., Detroit; 313-462-4949. L Wed.-Sat. City Kitchen $$ AMERICAN • The emphasis is on fresh fish and seafood here, but also on the locals — especially lake perch. There are also such dishes as Cajun tenderloin tips and a few good angus burgers. 16844 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; 313-882-6667. L Mon.-Fri., D nightly.

Detroit Vegan Soul $ VEGAN • The popular spot offers your classic soul food favorites but with plant-based twists — mac and cheese, maple-glazed yams, collard greens, and interpretations of catfish and pepper steak. 8029 Agnes St., Detroit; 313649-2759. L,D Tue.-Sat., L,D Wed.-Sat. 19614 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-766-5728.

Cliff Bell’s $$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This restored Art Deco hotspot offers small plates such as oysters with cava granita and a salmon croquette. Large plates include sesame soy glazed shiitakes and summer stir fried vegetables with coconut rice. Jazz prevails on the bandstand. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-961-2543. D Wed.-Sun. Common Pub $ GASTROPUB • Fans of Atlas Global Bistro, which shuttered in 2013, should be happy to learn that some of the principals may be found at this spot in the Belcrest Apartments. The well-edited menu includes duck rangoon and a burger. 5440 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-285-8849. L Tue.-Sat. Coriander Kitchen and Farm $$ GASTROPUB • At this Jefferson Chalmers eatery, guests can rent fire pits and roast housemade marshmallows to make s’mores, or sip mugs of Hot Buttered Rum. By day, grab a picnic table and dip hunks of grilled flatbread into creamy fish dip made with smoked white fish and lake trout and seasoned with herbs from the farm. 14601 Riverside Blvd., Detroit; 313-822-4434. D Fri.-Sun. Cork & Gabel $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This Corktown eatery takes the form of a 4,450-square-foot renovated beer hall and is an ode to filling European staples. Try the chicken marsala, featuring a pan-seared 7-oz. chicken breast, sauteed wild mushroom blend, wild rice, seasonal grilled vegetables, cooked in a Lombardo Ambra Sweet Marsala wine sauce.

Simply delicious! 2415 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-6382261. D daily.

Cuisine $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • Cuisine offers a romantic, whitelinen experience with the level of food, service, and ambience one might call more “timeless” than “trendy.” Examples of the expertly prepared fare include the Alaskan halibut as well as the Diver Scallops featuring corn risotto, creamed leeks, and citrus butter. 670 Lothrop Rd., Detroit; 313-872-5110. D Tue.-Sun. (Note: not wheelchair accessible.)

Detroit Club $$$$ FRENCH-AMERICAN • The formerly shuttered Detroit Club was magnificently restored before reopening in 2018 — and now, the public is invited. It now operates as a boutique hotel, serving a light breakfast and full lunch and dinner. The old dining room, known as the Grille Room, looks very much as it did more than three decades ago. The food is excellent, as is the service. 712 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313338-3222. D Wed.-Sat. Detroit Shipping Company $ FUSION • This bi-level destination, created out of shipping containers, offers a variety of food options ranging from the Caribbean-fusion dishes at Coop to Thai fare from Bangkok 96 and more. 474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-4624973. L Sat.-Sun., D daily.

Detroit Soul $ SOUL FOOD• A hidden gem on the city’s East Side. Detroit Soul serves its namesake with a healthy twist. Owners Sam Van Buren and Jerome Brown draw from the recipes of

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Dime Store $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • This popular breakfast and lunch spot adds just the right retro touch to a contemporary American menu typified by fresh, hearty omelets and Benedicts early in the day. 719 Griswold St., Ste. 180, Detroit; 313-962-9106. B,L Mon.-Sun.

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EUROPEAN INSPIRED The sausages are the kind that snap when you cut them.

The combo plate features one bratwurst and one knack-wurst, served with hot German potato salad and sauerkraut. And yes, sing along with the schnitzelbank song. 17324 John R St., Detroit; 313-867-9722. D Thu.-Sat. $

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe $$$ GASTROPUB • A jazz club with top guest musicians and an American bistro menu in a traditional interior. Starters include shrimp pico and pan-fried calamari. Main entries include a beef short rib. 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-882-5299. L Tue.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat. Eatori Market $-$$ SPECIALTY GROCERY • This stylish spot overlooking downtown’s Capitol Park. The menu has steamed mussels with leeks, garlic, and fresh oysters. International flourishes abound with truffle aioli for the burger. 1215 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-395-3030. L,D daily.

El Asador Steakhouse $$ MEXICAN • A concentrated cuisine with little modern flairs that also stays faithful to traditional Mexican cooking. Don’t miss the Camarones en Salsa de Langosta: breaded shrimp stuffed with cheese, fried to a golden dark brown, and topped with a lobster cream sauce. It’s a delicious dinner spot you don’t want to miss and an unassuming Latin-American find in Detroit’s Springwells Village.

1312 Springwells St., Detroit; 313-297-2360. L,D Tue.-Sun. El Barzon $ MEXICAN-ITALIAN • Norberto Garita prepares Italian and Mexican cuisines alongside his wife, Silvia Rosario Garita. Authentic Mexican entrees include enchiladas with a homeade green sauce made with tomatillo, jalapeños, and roasted poblano pepper, while the Italian influence takes the form of spaghetti carbonara and Suppa di pesce (seafood soup). 3710 Junction Ave., Detroit; 313-894-2070.

D Tue.-Sun. Evie’s Tamales $$ MEXICAN • This Mexicantown restaurant makes some of the best tamales around. Pork or chicken is jacketed with sturdy masa, a dough of ground corn, and then wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Eat in or order a dozen for later.

3454 Bagley St., Detroit; 313-843-5056. B,L daily.

Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café $$ NEW ORLEANIAN • New Orleans dishes including jambalaya, and fried catfish beignets. Come for breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, or carry-out. 400 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-965-4600. 29244 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248351-2925. 23722 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-4983000. L,D (downtown), B, L,D Southfield and St. Clair Shores. BR at all three.

Flowers of Vietnam $$ VIETNAMESE • Chef and owner George Azar transformed a former Coney Island into an industrial-cool destination, but the neighborhood joint vibe remains. The menu is shaped around Azar’s appreciation of Vietnamese food,

with a very personal twist. 4440 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313554-2085. D Thu.-Sun. Folk $ AUSTRALIAN • A charming Corktown storefront dishing up an all-day brunch menu. It’s an offshoot of the Farmer’s Hand grocery and farmers market. The menu focuses on beautifully plated dishes like salads, quiche, and sandwiches, all beautifully plated and nutritious. Infused milks and frothy lattes are well sought after, too. 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-742-2672. BR Wed-Mon. Ford’s Garage $$ BURGERS • Henry Ford’s legacy is celebrated on Dearborn’s main thoroughfare. There are at least 12 variations on the classic American burger here. Try the Ford’s Signature, featuring a half-pound of grilled black angus beef, aged sharp cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, and bourbon BBQ sauce. Other appealing dishes include shrimp mac and cheese, and chicken wings. 21367 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-752-3673. L,D daily.

Giovanni’s Ristorante $$$ ITALIAN • This old-school Italian restaurant offers housemade pastas, including an outstanding lasagna. Elaborate veal and seafood dishes and desserts like orange Creamsicle cheesecake round out the delicious menu. 330 Oakwood Blvd., Detroit; 313-841-0122. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat. Grandma Bob’s $ PIZZA • If you’re wondering what that psychedelic building on Corktown’s Michigan Avenue is, it’s a pizzeria known as Grandma Bob’s. Chef Dan De Wall, previously of Wright and Co., offers a small, delicious menu of pies, including sausage and pistachio with ricotta cheese and thyme. Or try the Big Mack — the vegan pizza version of the popular burger. 2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177. L,D Fri.-Sun. Grand Trunk Pub $ NEW AMERICAN • Breads from Avalon Bakery and meats from Eastern Market anchor the hearty fare, which pairs well with a selection of Michigan beers. wwStaples include a reuben with Poet Stout Kraut and the Ghettoblaster beer-battered fish and chips. 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-3043.; BR, L, D, Fri.-Sun. The Greek $ GREEK • Plaka Café was a presence on Monroe Avenue for years, and now its space is in the hands of the founders’ children. Notable dishes include spinach pie, lamb chops, and New York strip steak. 535 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-209-6667. L,D daily.

Green Dot Stables $ NEW AMERICAN • The menu of sliders — with 20-plus eclectic bun toppings, including Cuban, Korean, and “mystery meat” — packs in fans. Local beers are spotlighted along with chicken paprika soup, a nod to the neighborhood’s Hungarian origins. 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-962-5588. L,D daily.

Grey Ghost $$ NEW AMERICAN • The cuisine at this Brush Park hotspot isn’t easily defined, but the results are original and wellprepared — for example, the duck breast with cheese grits and fried shallots and pork tenderloin with gruyere spaetzle and dill pickle mojo. 47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-2626534. D daily. BR Sun. Highlands $$$ STEAKHOUSE/NEW AMERICAN • Occupying the top two floors of the Renaissance Center, Highlands comprises three separate concepts. A steakhouse of the same name provides a high-end dining experience, while the more casual Hearth 71 serves locally sourced dishes cooked over an open fire. The third concept within the

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space is the appropriately named High Bar, where guests can choose from a vast collection of spirits and decadent desserts. 400 Renaissance Center, Floors 71 and 72, Detroit; 313-877-9090; D Tue.-Sat. The Hudson Cafe $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • The fresh, well-prepared fare from the kitchen of this breakfast/lunch spot has creative takes on the eggs Benedict theme, red velvet pancakes, and apple-walnut stuffed French toast, as well as lunchtime sandwiches and salads. 1241 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-237-1000. B,L daily.

Hungarian Rhapsody $$ HUNGARIAN • This Downriver restaurant offers authentic Hungarian dishes, such as chicken and veal paprikas, beef goulash, and palacsinta (crêpes). 14315 Northline Road, Southgate; 734-283-9622. L & D Tue.-Sun. Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails $$$ NEW AMERICAN • This Black-owned restaurant was founded by Nya Marshall to bring fine dining to the East Jefferson Corridor where she grew up. The spot serves New American fare with international influences in a modern, elevated space bathed in neutral tones. The Mezcal Wings with pickled jalapeño and cilantro bring a Mexican kick, while dishes like the Shrimp Linguine Pomodoro contribute European flavors. 9215 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-332-0607; L Fri.-Sat., D Wed.-Sun.

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Joe Muer Seafood $$$$ SEAFOOD • This reborn Detroit legend is stellar for a romantic evening or a quiet business lunch or dinner.

Located on the main floor of the GMRenCen, it has sweeping views of the Detroit River and a menu that walks the line between old-time favorites and hipper Asian-influenced seafood, sushi and raw bar. There’s also a Bloomfield Hills location. There are reminders of the past as well: white-bean stew, smoked fish spread, creamed spinach, and stewed tomatoes. A true Detroit classic. 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. 1404, Detroit; 313-567-6837. L, D daily, BR Sun. 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-7929609. L,D daily.

Johnny Noodle King $ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • This noodle shop offers bowls topped with pork belly, confit chicken, and tofu as well as seaweed salad and gyoza. There are several fusion bowls as well like the Southwest topped with shredded chicken and housemade crema. 2601 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-3097946. L,D daily.

Jolly Pumpkin $$ BREWERY • Jolly Pumpkin’s brews rule the offerings, along with other Northern United Brewing Co. beverages, such as North Peak and Jolly Pumpkin artisan ales. Pizzas with creative toppings abound. 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-262-6115. 419 S. Main St., Ste. 9, Royal Oak; 248-5446250. D daily.

Karl’s $$ AMERICAN • The luncheonette is part two of the Siren Hotel’s partnership with Lady of the House Executive Chef Kate Williams. Inspired by the East Side bakery of the same name that Williams’ great-great grandparents once owned, the menu features diner staples. 1509 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-855-2757. B,L,D daily.

Karl’s Cabin $$ AMERICAN • Dishes from their currently rotating drivethrough menu such as pecan crust walleye and beef tenderloin tips with sautéed shrimp and bearnaise sauce surpass typical roadhouse food. 6005 Gotfredson Rd., Plymouth; 734-455-8450. L,D daily.

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The Kitchen by Cooking with Que $$ VEGAN • This eatery created by Detroit-based cooking blogger Quiana Broden serves lunches of smoothies, salads, and sandwiches. Broden also often offers live cooking demonstrations. 6529 Woodward Ave., Ste. A, Detroit; 313462-4184. L Tue.-Sat., D Fri.

entrants onto the scene. Appetizers such as freshly made pretzels prelude main courses such as salmon with chimichurri herb sauce. 1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-6265005. L Fri.-Sun., D. Wed.-Sun. Mario’s $$$ ITALIAN • This Midtown Detroit classic dates to 1948. Linen-covered tables, framed paintings on wood-paneled walls, expert waiters clad in black tie, and tableside preparation survive here. Italian dinners always begin with an antipasto tray and continue through soup, salad, pasta, and entree. 4222 Second Ave., Detroit; 313-832-1616. L,D daily.

Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles $ SOUTHERN COMFORT • Several recipes, including a signature thin waffle, are family-owned at ex-NFL player Ron Bartell’s spot. Think comfort food kicked up a notch: fried catfish, salmon croquettes, shrimp and grits, and biscuits.

Drink the Kool-Aid, too. 19345 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313861-0229. B,L,D Tue.-Sat., B,L Sun.

Marrow $$ NEW AMERICAN • This West Village restaurant and butcher shop hybrid is an ode to meat, especially unusual cuts. Diners must walk through the butcher shop, bypassing cases of pastrami and sausage, before entering the restaurant. Offerings include seasonal pork yakitori and local duck breast as well Mapo Mushroom. 8044 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-652-0200. D Thu.-Sun.

La Dolce Vita $$$ ITALIAN • Traditional Italian cuisine is key at this Palmer Park hideaway. Recommended is the lake perch in white wine sauce, the veal scaloppine with artichokes, and the lasagna. 17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-865-0331. D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun.

Maty’s African Cuisine $$ WEST AFRICAN • A small storefront in the Detroit Old Redford neighborhood is decidedly Senegalese. Fataya, a deepfried pastry with savory fillings, are reminiscent of an empanada. The star of the show is the whole chicken with yassa.

21611 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-472-5885. L,D daily.

La Lanterna $$ ITALIAN • The founder of Da Edoardo, the first Edoardo Barbieri, started it all in 1956 with a restaurant called La Lanterna. Now his grandchildren have revived it. Although the white and red pizzas — like Margherita, Liguria, and Da Edorado — dominate, there’s more, including a number of elegant pastas like the Lasagna Alla Bolognese. 1224 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-8821. L Wed.-Sun.

M Cantina $ MEXICAN • Nuevo Latino street food is the premise at this surprising spot where everything from the tortilla chips to the salsas are made in-house in the open kitchen.

Juices are freshly squeezed and the menu of tortas, tacos, tapas, and salads from the kitchen of Heidi and Junior Merino from Hawaii and Mexico is distinctive. 13214 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-399-9117. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Le Culture Cafe $$ SOUL • Eastern Market’s Le Culture Cafe is bridging finedining with comfort food. Start with the Maryland crab cakes, then the Mamba Chicken Pasta or the Catfish PoBoy. 1452 Brush St., Detroit; 313-285-8137. L Sun., D Fri.-Sun. London Chop House $$ STEAKHOUSE • The kitchen turns out classics like oysters Rockefeller, French onion soup, and sautéed perch.

This is the place to come when you need to satisfy a craving for steak in elegant surroundings with hospitable service. 155 W. Congress St., Detroit; 313-962-0277. L Mon.Fri., D Mon.-Sat. Leila $$$ LEBANESE • The restaurant from the proprietors of Birmingham’s Phoenicia is named after the owner’s mother — just one facet of the establishment that pays homage to family traditions and heritage. The menu includes various Lebanese dishes, from falafel to Leila’s Bolognese, featuring spaghetti, pine nut, and basil. Other menu items include sujuk — a spicy Armenian sausage — and tabbouleh made of parsley, cracked wheat, and spices. The beer and wine lists offer plenty of options to accompany any meal. 1245 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-816-8100; D Sun., L&D Mon.-Sat. Lovers Only $ BURGERS • The star at Lovers Only, located in downtown Detroit’s Capitol Park, is pasture-raised beef from Ferndale’s Farm Field Table, used to make its standout burgers.

Other key ingredients, including baked goods, are local as well. There’s also craft cocktails and beer. 34 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-986-1174. L,D daily.

Lucy & the Wolf $$ SPANISH • This Anglo-sounding restaurant offers very good Spanish-inspired tapas dining. Standouts include a fire-roasted jalapeño cheese spread, shrimp tacos, and a grilled flank steak in chimichurri sauce. 102 E. Main St., Northville; 248-308-3057. L Sat.-Sun., D Thu.-Sun. Lumen Detroit $$ NEW AMERICAN • A contemporary American menu and a Victor Saroki setting make the restaurant overlooking downtown’s Beacon Park one of the best of recent

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JAPANESEINSPIRED Japanese-inspired fare with a Midwest emphasis. Ima tacos trade the traditional shell for a slice of jicamastuffed spicy shrimp, roasted tofu, or garlic chicken. Appetizers include edamame, dumplings, and clams. 2015 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-5025959. 4870 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-883-9788.

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Mercury Burger & Bar $ BURGERS • This Corktown joint seats 70 around the zinccovered bar set with Mercury (Liberty) dimes. The burger is available in a variety of iterations, such as Southwest Detroit with a chorizo slider, jalapeno, Müenster cheese, tortilla strips, and avocado. 2163 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-964-5000. L,D daily.

Michigan & Trumbull $$ ITALIAN-AMERICAN • After a successful four-month run at Fort Street Galley, Michigan and Trumbull left the nest in January, making it one of the latest in a long line of Detroitstyle pizza joints to open in the area. Not your traditional carryout joint, Michigan and Trumbull is housed in a sleek, refurbished car-repair garage. The menu features square, deep-dish pies with Detroit-inspired names, such as Packard Pepperoni and Woodward White. 1441 W. Elizabeth St., Detroit; 313-637-4992; L,D Wed-Sat. Mi Lindo San Blas $$$ MEXICAN • Heaping platters of seafood such as shrimp, octopus, and scallops, tell the story at this spot that brings a corner of Mexico’s seaside Nayarit region to southwest Detroit. On weekends when live music is added, the tables are often pushed back to create a dance floor. 1807 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-789-5100. L,D daily.

Monarch Club $$$ NEW AMERICAN • At the 14th floor of the revamped Element Detroit Hotel located at the Metropolitan is the Monarch Club. It’s one of the most recent rooftop bars to open in metro Detroit and serves a variety of delicious small plates along with classic cocktails. 33 John R St., Detroit; 313-306-2380. L Sun., D Mon.-Thurs.

Mootz Pizzeria & Bar $$ ITALIAN-AMERICAN • Bruno DiFabio, a six-time World Pizza Games champ, rejects the label New York-style for

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Ingredients:

Gingerbread Cookie Dough 1/2 cup soft butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup molasses 1 large egg 3 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. ground clove Icing Red food color Green food color 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2-3 Tbsp. milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cinnamon Whipped Cream 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Italian Hot Chocolate 2 oz. milk chocolate 2 oz. dark chocolate 1 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder (optional)

Directions:

Gingerbread Cookies: Mix ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and flour, then set aside. Using a stand mixer with a bowl and paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy — approximately 5-10 minutes. Slowly add the molasses and egg, and beat until well incorporated. Add dry ingredients and mix until incorporated, but be sure not to over mix. Remove dough, lay on a sheet tray, in a rectangle shape, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1-2 hours.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough until 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create molds, place on a sheet tray, and freeze for 5-10 minutes.

Bake cookies at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes. (Yields 16-20 cookies) Icing: Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in mixing bowl. Using a small whisk, thoroughly mix until a smooth consistency is achieved. Separate icing into three small bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl to create red icing, green food coloring to another to create green icing, and keep one bowl white.

Cinnamon Whipped Cream: Using a balloon whisk, combine all ingredients by hand, moving the whisk left to right, rather than in a circular motion. Whip to softmedium peaks.

Italian Hot Chocolate: Mix sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk, and set aside. In a pot, bring remaining heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon to a boil, continuously stirring to prevent scorching. Turn down to low heat, to bring mixture to a simmer, add chocolate, and mix until well combined. Stir in the milk and cornstarch blend, turn heat up to mediumlow, and continue stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat, pour into glasses, top with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, and enjoy! (Yields 2 servings)

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his fare. “It’s authentic New York pizza,” he says. In a hurry?

Grab a slice from Side Hustle, Mootz’s by-the-slice counter next door. 1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230. L Fri.Sun., D Mon-Thu. Motor City Brewing Works $ BREWERY • Just 15 mostly nontraditional pizzas on excellent, chewy crust, and the option to build your own pie with various toppings. Plus, salads from locally grown greens to accompany the house-brewed beers. 470 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-832-2700. L,D daily.

Park Grill $$ MEDITERRANEAN • Mediterranean fare gets a Balkan spin. The menu offers tasting plates, pita-wrapped sandwiches, and salads, as well as entrees including chicken and beef shawarma, beef and pork kafta, lemon-pepper pork tenderloin, and lamb chops. Service is friendly and informal. 15102 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park; 313264-1997. L,D daily.

Mudgie’s Deli $ DELI • Seats are often filled in search of the O’Leary (pastrami, Swiss, and greens) or the Brooklyn (beef brisket, bacon, and beer cheese). The dinner menu features meat and cheese boards as well as build-your-own sandwich options.

It’s a delicious place for a meal any time 1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000. L,D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun.

Pegasus Taverna $$ GREEK • The cry of “opa!” resounds in St. Clair Shores at the second edition of the longstanding Greektown restaurant. The resturant boasts an extensive menu, from moussaka and spinach pie to gyros and roast lamb. 24935 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-772-3200. 558 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-6800. L,D Tue-Sun.

Nico & Vali $$ ITALIAN • This eatery offers favorites with unexpected twists. The artichokes and chilies appetizer boasts battered and fried artichokes with Fresno and jalapeno peppers, tossed with fresh basil in white wine. Popular choices include the Whitefish Filet. It’s a classic Italian spot with an update that’s worth a visit. 744 Wing St., Plymouth; 734207-7880. L Thu.-Sat., D Tue.-Sun. Norma G’s $ CARIBBEAN • Lester Gouvia, the Trinidadian chef who brought us the famed food truck, opened a full-service restaurant under the same name. Stop in for a plate of Chicken Pelau: a tasty blend of rice, diced chicken, squash, peppers, and golden-brown baked chicken. 14628 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-290-2938. D Tue.-Sat. Nosh Pit $ VEGAN • This vegan staple has been dishing up delicious plant-based takes on classic deli sandwiches for years. Try the latkes with banana jam, the housemade Coney Carrot Dog with all the traditional toppings, like diced onion and yellow mustard. It just might best the original! A new location opened in Royal Oak in May. noshpitdetroit.com for locations. L,D Thu.-Sun. Ottava Via $$ ITALIAN Chef Ariel Millan sends out great thin-crusted pizzas as well as interesting small plates typified by bruschetta, calamari, roasted garlic, and whipped goat cheese to be spread on paper-thin crostini. 1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-5500. L,D daily.

Pao Detroit $$$ FUSION • Visit this upscale Pan-Asian fusion restaurant for Asian-themed cocktails and dishes, such as creamy rock shrimp, charred octopus, filet mignon, and orange sesame salmon. Based in the former Michigan Oriental Theater, the interior combines new and old. 114 W. Adams Ave., Ste. 200, Detroit; 313-816-0000. L Sun., D Wed.-Sun.

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Parc $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Excellent food, exceptional service, and a crisp and formal but distinctly unstuffy atmosphere set this Campus Martius gem apart. Appetizer highlights include a bright and fresh tuna tartare and wood-roasted oysters. Creamy roasted garlic butter and lemon add a zippy touch to the roasted oysters. Main courses are exceptional, including an interesting blend of Italian food, woodgrilled whole fish, and organic Scottish salmon. There’s also a large selection of dry-aged gourmet steaks, woodgrilled and served tableside. The wine selection is impressive and caters to a diverse set of price ranges and wine drinkers, so you won’t be disappointed with any bottle

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ITALIAN This pizza isn’t just authentic, it’s certified. PizzaPlex earned the title of Vera Pizza Napoletana, or real Neapolitan pizza, from Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples. Try the Margherita. Topped with mozzarella, basil, and EVOO, there’s nothing like a classic. 4458 Vernor Highway, Detroit; 313757-4992. L Sun., D Wed.-Sun. $

The Peterboro $$ ASIAN-FUSION • A contemporary take on American-Chinese fare gives new life to the cuisine with robustly spiced dishes, including an “absurdly delicious” cheeseburger spring roll and a take on almond boneless chicken. 420 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-833-1111. D Mon.-Sat. Pho Lucky $ VIETNAMESE • This charming Midtown Vietnamese spot serves authentic fare emphasizing pho. Bowls of spicy broth with noodles, round steak, and meatballs come in several variations. Other noteworthy dishes here include summer rolls and crisp spring rolls. Look for Asian beers and robust Vietnamese coffee. 3111 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3895. L,D daily except Tue. when it’s L only.

Polish Village Café $ POLISH • The “Polish plate” includes stuffed cabbage, pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes and gravy. The dill pickle soup and city chicken are standouts, too. A Polish staple in Detroit, where there aren’t too many.

2990 Yemans St., Hamtramck; 313-874-5726. L,D daily. Not wheelchair accessible.

Portofino $ ITALIAN • This big waterfront spot in Wyandotte is both a local hangout and a restaurant with a menu that’s surprisingly ambitious. It offers a number of fish and seafood dishes, from lake perch to coconut shrimp and fried calamari, as well as steaks. Nearly every table in the restaurant has a river view. 3455 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-2816700. L,D Tues.-Sun.

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Prime + Proper $$$$ STEAKHOUSE • Downtown Detroit dining gets a major shot of glamour with this over-the-top steak and seafood emporium on the corner of Griswold and State streets.

Although red meat, from prime dry-aged Tomahawk ribeye to Wagyu strip is the focus — and yes, there’s a burger made with a dry-aged butcher’s blend — oysters, king crab, and caviar are not far behind. An elegant white and gold setting backgrounds it all. The niceties are maintained by an impeccably dressed staff. 1145 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-636-3100. D Tue-Sun., BR Sun. Prism $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Greektown Casino-Hotel’s renamed eatery is located off the main casino. ,The menu features local ingredients, steaks, and fresh seafood. 555 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-309-2499. D Wed.-Sun. Rattlesnake Club $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • This restaurant on the river remains one of the most appealing spots in town. The casually ele-

gant space offers a range of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Dishes that typify its style include seared diver sea scallops, an 8-ounce filet, and a 16-ounce porterhouse. 300 River Place, Detroit; 313-567-4400. L,D Tue.-Sat. Red Dunn Kitchen $$ NEW AMERICAN • The Trumbull and Porter hotel’s spiffy restaurant is an ambitious undertaking, offering three meals a day. Chef Jay Gundy’s style is best experienced at dinner, with a la carte offerings such as foie gras-stuffed quail, smoked and marinated salmon collars, braised lamb leg, and bacon-wrapped duck breast with polenta. 1331 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-887-9477. B,L,D daily.

Red Smoke Barbeque $$ BARBEQUE • At Red Smoke, hickory and applewoodsmoked ribs, pulled pork, apple-smoked, all-natural chicken, and an array of classic sides are served out of one of the most attractive two-story buildings that are still standing on Monroe Street. 573 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-9622100. L,D daily.

Roast $$$ STEAKHOUSE • Meat is the main focus at chef Michael Symon’s restaurant at the famous Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, as underscored by the rotisserie slowly roasting the “beast of the day.” 1128 Washington Blvd., Detroit; 313-9612500. D Tue.-Sat. Rocky’s of Northville $$ NEW AMERICAN • Menu includes shrimp cocktail, salmon pate, and broiled Great Lakes whitefish. Also look for chipotle honey-glazed salmon. 41122 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville; 248-349-4434. L Mon.-Fri. Roman Village $ ITALIAN • The Rugiero family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1964. They’ve launched three additional Antonio’s Cucina Italiana locations. Roman Village is the original and features their signature gnocchi Rita. 9924 Dix Ave., Dearborn; 313-842-2100. L,D daily.

Rose’s Fine Food $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • The menu is straightforward, based mainly on fresh ingredients and from-scratch preparation. Breakfast eaters can choose from a variety of egg dishes, such as the ESD (egg sandwich of the day). For lunch, there’s a selection of creative sandwiches. 10551 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-822-2729. L Mon, Wed-Sun. Rusted Crow $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • Calamari flash fried served with caper aioli sit alongside spinach artichoke dip. Craft cocktails utilize house spirits. Try the Rosemary’s Baby, made with Detroit Steam vodka and ginger beer. 78 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-782-4751. L Sat.-Sun., D Tue.-Sun. San Morello $$$ ITALIAN • This Italian gem serves pizzas, pastas, and woodfired dishes that draw inspiration from the coastal towns of Southern Italy and Sicily out of the Shinola Hotel. Think Tartufi Pizza with fontina and black truffle, handcrafted by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini. 1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-209-4700. D daily.

The Sardine Room $$$ SEAFOOD • A seafood restaurant and raw bar, The Sardine Room is fresh, fun, and energetic, with a clean-line décor and a menu full of surprises. For starters, there is a Seafood Louie featuring jumbo lump crab, shrimp, egg, avocado, tomato, and bibb lettuce. Worthwhile is a grouper sandwich that’s available seared, pan-fried, or blackened.

340 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-416-0261. D daily, BR Sun. SavannahBlue $$ SOUL FOOD • Highlights at this upscale soul food restau-

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Company building — hence cement ceilings and exposed brick that evoke an industrial vibe. The menu features small plates, sandwiches, and entrees such as Mushroom Toast; Braised Lamb Shank; the Fried Chicken Bowl with sweet sesame sauce and kimchi; and the Smith Burger, soy-ginger marinated and topped with a fried egg. Beverage options include craft beer, wine, and fresh takes on classic cocktails. 644 Selden St, Detroit; 313-974-7100. D daily, B,L,&D Sun.

rant include the twice-dredged fried chicken and the shrimp and grits. Accompaniments include yam casserole, catfish fritters, and a Georgian Hummus that substitutes blackeyed peas for chickpeas. There’s also a great bar. 1431 Times Square, Detroit; 313-926-0783. D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. Savant $$$ FRENCH • In a cozy-yet-upscale interior with leather couches and an open kitchen, Jordan Whitmore and Rebecca Wurster, formerly of Apparatus room, serve up rotating European-inspired menu items, including Champagne Chicken, an Apple and Arugula Heirloom Salad, Calamari, and — for vegan diners — Ratatouille Confit. 51 W. Forest Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9294. D Fri.-Sun.

Standby $$ NEW AMERICAN • The libation menu — categorized by spirit — is longer than the food menu, but both food and drinks are equally emphasized. The fare ranges from small plates of marinated olives and tamari eggs to entrees such as pork skewers and their house cheeseburger. 225 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-241-5719. D Thu.-Sun. Not wheelchair accessible.

Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips $ SEAFOOD • Head to this Brightmoor spot for perfectly prepared fish and chips. The key to Scotty’s longevity is the batter that coats the cod, perch, shrimp, chicken, onion rings, and frog legs. 22200 Fenkell St., Detroit; 313533-0950. L,D Tue.-Sat.

Supino Pizzeria $$ ITALIAN • Relax with one of the town’s best thin-crust pizzas — they come in more than a dozen variations, with or without red sauce. A few dishes from the La Rondinella menu made the list as well, such as paninis, salads, and small plates such as polpette and three delicious salads.

Beer, wine, and cocktails add to the appeal. 2457 Russell St., Detroit; 313-567-7879. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Second Best $ RETRO AMERICAN • The talents behind nearby Grey Ghost have unveiled a second, more casual spot with a retro spin in Brush Park. The menu of lighter dishes includes the Yogi Gyro with roasted root vegetable and coconut tzatziki, and fried chicken sandwiches that accompany drinks that were popular more than a few years back. 42 Watson St., Detroit; 313-315-3077. L Sat.-Sun., D nightly.

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Selden Standard $$$ NEW AMERICAN • What sets Selden Standard apart is that it is moving Detroit into a new era in which upper-end dining with starched linen and tuxedoed waiters doesn’t hold much interest anymore. Chef Andy Hollyday, a multiple James Beard semifinalist, does farm-to-table scratch cooking with ideas borrowed from around the world. A key to his cooking is the wood-fired grill. This spot has garnered national attention. 3921 Second Ave., Detroit; 313438-5055. D Thurs.-Sun. Seva Detroit $$ VEGETARIAN • Seva offers such dishes as black bean and sweet potato quesadillas, gluten-free options, and colorful stir-fries — some vegan as well as vegetarian. There’s also a full bar as well as a juice bar. 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-662-1111. 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit; 313-9746661. L,D Mon.-Sat.

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SheWolf Pastificio & Bar $$$ ITALIAN • Chef Anthony Lombardo takes fresh and housemade to a new level with this Midtown restaurant that serves only dinner from a menu inspired by Italian cooking specific to Rome. Milling all of his own flour for his pastas, breads, and polenta in house, Lombardo, well known as the former executive chef at Bacco, serves a selection of simple but elegant regional Italian dishes. 438 Selden St., Detroit; 313-315-3992. L Wed. Thu., & Sun., D Wed.-Sun. Slows Bar BQ $$ BARBEQUE • The brick-and-wood original in Corktown gained a following for its pulled pork, ribs, and chicken.

They expanded with a “to go” spot in Midtown, as well. This is a true Detroit classic in every sense of the term. Corktown location: 2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-9828.

D Wed.-Sun. Slows To Go in Midtown: 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-309-7560. L,D Wed.-Sun. Smith & Co. $$$ NEW AMERICAN • This Cass Corridor bar and restaurant is housed in the old Smith Welding Supply & Equipment

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Sweet Soul Bistro $ SOUL FOOD • The large menu includes homages to Detroit musicians, from Stevie Wonder Wonderful Wings to Aretha Franklin Catfish Bites. Also notable are the crab cakes. In the evening, the bistro transforms into a club.

13741 W. McNichols Road, Detroit; 313- 862-7685. L,D daily.

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VEGAN The popular vegan pop-up Street Beet has landed a permanent spot at Midtown’s 3rd Street Bar, serving up plant-based riffs on quintessential fast foods. Try the Kentucky Fake Chicken sandwich, with fried tofu, pickles, and spicy mayo, or the Taco Hell Crunchywrap, with walnut chorizo and cashew nacho cheese. These faves and additions like the BBQ Fake Chicken are available via counter service, carryout, and online ordering.

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Takoi $$ THAI • Thai-Laotian fare might seem out of place in Corktown, but virtually everything on the menu has distinction.

There’s a depth, concentration, and balance between heat and coolness, the range of spices, the delight of moving from one superb bite to the next. 2520 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-855-2864. D Mon.-Sat. Tap at MGM Grand $ SPORTS BAR • More than 40 HD flatscreen TVs for sports fans, plus sports memorabilia. The menu features comfort food and pub classics: burgers, wings, and house nachos. Pizza and more upscale entrees are also available, as are more than 50 beers. Bring your family and friends for a very entertaining night on the town. 1777 Third St., Detroit; 313-465-1234. D daily.

Traffic Jam & Snug $ GASTROPUB • Michigan’s first officially designated brewpub is fresh and eccentric. Though limited, the menu is diverse, with options like chicken and basil egg rolls for a starter, black bean burrito, roasted and shaved spiced lamb, and deep fried fillets 511 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313831-9470. L Sat.-Sun., D Fri.-Sun. Trattoria Serventi $$ ITALIAN • The brick pizza oven turns out an array of thincrust pizzas and there’s an interesting daytime menu that offers a real bargain. In the evening, such dishes as Scallopini Style veal, and Gnocchi alla Palmina, recalling chef Aldo Ottaviani — who was instrumental in setting up the original Andiamo menu — typify the style. 20930 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods; 313-886-9933. L,D daily.

Union Street $$ NEW AMERICAN • The extensive dinner menu includes such tasty highlights as fried calamari, pistachio-encrusted salmon, a J.L. Hudson Maurice salad, filet mignon, fish and chips, “dragon eggs,” chicken wings, and several vegetarian options. 4145 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-831-3965.

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Urban Ramen $$ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Urban Ramen serves bowls of steaming broth filled with house-made, springy ramen noodles topped with fixings like bamboo, egg, pork chashu, and sesame seeds. The menu also includes poke, salads, and sides such as garlic edamame and Japanese fried chicken.

4206 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9869. L,D Mon.-Sun. Vertical Detroit $$$ WINE BAR • This wine-centric restaurant puts the focus on pairing Chef Alex Knezevic’s innovative cuisine with owners James and Rémy Lutfy’s nationally recognized wine program. The menu emphasizes locally sourced protein, seafood, and produce. A must-try for any wine enthusiast. 1538 Centre St., Detroit; 313-732-9463. D Wed.-Sat. Not wheelchair accessible.

Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine $$ CUBAN • An evening at this lively spot is more than just Cuban and Spanish dining. Appetizers and tapas include the outstanding Tapa de la Casa, pork leg marinated in mojo; a Spanish chorizo and fresh mushrooms concoction with garlic lemon sauce; and empanadas, a Cuban turnover filled with ground beef or chicken. 1250 Library St., Detroit; 313-962-8800. L,D daily.

Vivio’s Food & Spirits $ SANDWICH/DELI • This Eastern Market classic has been run by the Vivio family for more than 40 years. Sandwiches and burgers are mainstays, but diners also appreciate the steamed mussels. 2460 Market St., Detroit; 313-393-1711.

L,D Mon.-Fri., BR,L,D Sat., L Sun. The Whitney $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • The historic 1890s mansion is still going strong. The menu is typified by classic beef Wellington, wrapped in spinach, prosciutto, and pastry; and pan-roasted Scottish salmon. Tableside cooking, by reservation only, is an optional feature. Don’t forget The Katherine McGregor Dessert Parlor for a sweet treat.4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700. D Thu.-Sun and high tea Sat.-Sun. Wine Dotte Bistro $$ WINE BAR • This interesting wine bar and restaurant offers a view of the Detroit River. The menu includes coconut shrimp, lobster tails, tenderloin medallions, and lamb chops. The wine is displayed in a cabinet across one wall and it’s the main focus. 2910 Van Alstyne St., Wyandotte; 734-556-3195. L,D Tue.-Sun. Wright & Co. $$ NEW AMERICAN • The collaboration between chef Marc Djozlija and Dave Kwiatkowski of the popular Corktown craft cocktail bar Sugar House gives new life to the secondfloor space in the Wright Kay building. Small plates such as tuna tartare with pickled pears, and pork belly sliders with tomato jam and sriracha aioli are the focus. 1500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-962-7711. D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. Yum Village $ AFRO-CARIBBEAN • The former food truck opened a full-service restaurant in the North End in 2019. The space is bright and fun with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and a colorful, geometric paint job. And the food is just as bold. The restaurant serves up piquant dishes like Lemon Pepper Jerk Chicken. 6500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313334-6099. L,D Mon.-Sat.

Oakland 168 KTV Bistro $$ PAN-ASIAN • Don’t judge by 168 KTV Bistro’s unassuming strip mall location. It’s a unique experience that meshes food, karaoke, and pop party culture into a one-stop

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destination. The dining room offers dishes blurring the lines. Standouts include stir-fried snow pea leaves with garlic and stir-fried udon. The traditional Korean noodle dish chap chae is a strong option. 32415 John R Road, Madison Heights; 248-616-0168. D daily.

220 Merrill $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The menu includes apps and small plates as well as crispy Key West shrimp, pan-roasted sea bass, and fried calamari. There are heartier entrees as well, like the braised beef short ribs. 220 Merrill St., Birmingham; 248-646-2220. L,D Mon.-Sat. BR Sun. Adachi $$$ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Heading the kitchen is Lloyd Roberts, who has trained in the kitchens of celebrity chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Nobu Matsuhisa.

Here, soy truffle broth is ladled over pork dumplings reminiscent of coin purses, and miniature tacos are filled with lobster, tuna, or vegetable pickings. 325 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham. D daily, L Mon.-Fri. Andiamo Restaurants $$ ITALIAN • Steak and Italian pasta are the focus, but dessert is also impeccable. The more casual but as just delicious spots are known as Trattorias. See website for hours and locations; andiamoitalia.com Anita’s Kitchen $ LEBANESE • With pita pizzas and lamb chops, the Lebanese food here is some of the best around. And there’s vegetarian and gluten-free fare, too. Healthy, nutritious, and delicious. See website for locations; anitaskitchen.com Antihero $$ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • This Izakaya — a Japanese pubstyle bar or eatery — opened in fall 2018. Its food is focused on small plates along with an endless array of craft cocktails, beers, and more. 231 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-307-7383. D Wed.-Sun. Assaggi Bistro $$$ ITALIAN • Seasonal offers encompassing rustic Italian, country French, and authentic Lebanese are all created in the open kitchen. Standouts include Moroccan duck legs, porcini-dusted day boat sea scallops, and cioppino (seafood stew). 330 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-5843499 D Tue.-Sun. Bacco $$$ ITALIAN • Chef-owner Luciano Del Signore’s pastas are like pure art. Try the Strozzapreti Norcina: Italian sausage, truffles, tomato, and white wine, tossed in hand-rolled pasta. From local grass-fed beef to sustainably farm-raised sea bass to a fresh caprese, the ingredients are top-end.

Based in the heart of Southfield, Bacco is a true Italian gem in the suburbs. And the desserts, are not to be missed. 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-3566600.L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat. Beans & Cornbread $$ SOUL • Upscale soul food is the premise at Beans & Cornbread: wings, Hoppin’ John, catfish, and a gravy-smothered pork chop. Tempura-battered fried shrimp comes with a choice of cocktail or spicy BBQ sauce, and there’s a notable Louisiana-style gumbo to boot. 29508 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat.-Sun. BR Sun. Bella Piatti $$ ITALIAN • The location right across from the Townsend Hotel has inspired a number of visiting celebrities, professional athletes, and film crews who stay there to check out the Italian fare at this restaurant. The menu of such dishes as Gemelli pasta with fresh tomato sauce, salmon baked with spinach, kalamata olives, white wine, and tomatoes, and tagliatelle Bolognese stands on its own. It’s

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one of our true favorites in the area in terms of Italian restaurants. 167 Townsend St., Birmingham; 248-494-7110.

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scotch, and bourbon — and plenty of wine. 116 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham; 248-647-4555. L Mon.-Sat. D daily.

Como’s $$ NEW AMERICAN • This Ferndale favorite reopened in May 2019 under the ownership of Peas & Carrots Hospitality with a trendier, fresher look. The warm, homey feel is still intact, but it’s ditched the old menu for — among other things — chef Zack Skylar’s square, deep-dish, Detroitstyle pizza that’s leavened from a sourdough starter as opposed to commercial yeast. 22812 Woodward Ave., Unit 100., Ferndale; 248-677-4439. L,D daily.

Beverly Hills Grill $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Breakfast near noon is compatible with the Grill’s dawn-to-dark schedule. Fare includes crab cake Benedict, corned beef hash with poached eggs, and omelet du jour. There are plenty of lunch and dinner options, typified by black bean chili, Caesar and spinach salads, and a notable burger. 31471 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills; 248-642-2355. B,L,D daily.

Bigalora: Wood Fired Cucina $$ ITALIAN • The pizza concept from chef Luciano Del Signore, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, features small plates, fresh pastas, wood-roasted meats, and a range of distinctive Neopolitan pizzas. See website for locations; bigalora.com

Crispelli’s Bakery Pizzeria $ ITALIAN-INSPIRED • This hybrid offers artisanal pizzas from a brick oven, salads, paninis, and soups. A bakery offers crusty breads, desserts, and meals to go. Two patios add to the appeal. See website for locations; crispellis.com Culantro $$ PERUVIAN • Native Peruvian Betty Shuell brings a taste of her home to Ferndale. The casual, homey, seat-yourself establishment is named after an herb that is often used in preparation with the more familiar cilantro. An especially notable dish is Pollo a la Brasa, marinated chicken served with French fries, rice, and a variety of Peruvian dipping sauces. 22939 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-632-1055. L,D daily.

Big Rock Chophouse $$$ STEAKHOUSE • This old railroad station is a great setting.

Portions range from a dainty filet to a huge porterhouse.

There are also a variety of small plates to choose from, including tuna tartare, crab cakes, mac and cheese, and more. 245 S. Eton, Birmingham; 248-647-7774. L,D Mon.-Sat. Bistro Joe’s $$$ GLOBAL • Part of Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market, Bistro Joe’s is in a mezzanine overlooking the open kitchen and market. There is an eclectic list of dishes like Spicy Tuna “tacushi,” steamed mussels, and tasty flatbread pizzas.

34244 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-594-0984. L,D Tue.-Sun., BR Sat.-Sun. Café Cortina $$$ ITALIAN • Selections include prosciutto di Parma stuffed with greens and mozzarella; squid sautéed with fresh pomodori; gnocchi with porcini mushrooms; and meaty prawns finished with lemon, white wine, and herbs. For dessert, try the crepes 30715 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; 248-474-3033. L,D Mon.-Fri., D Sat. Café ML $$ NEW AMERICAN • Café ML is contemporary in décor and its “globally inspired food.” Such dishes as short rib steamed buns, Chinese chicken salad, Singapore street noodles, and Korean fried chicken share the menu with burgers, steak frites, and fresh seafood. Garage door-style windows open onto the patio on warm days. 3607 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Township; 248-642-4000. D daily.

Capital Grille $$$ STEAKHOUSE • Hand-cut, dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood dishes are the stars at Capital Grille. The restaurant’s outstanding wine list features over 350 labels. The setting is appropriate for both business lunches and social events and includes well-appointed private dining rooms. 2800 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy; 248-649-5300. L,D Mon.-Sat., D Sun. Casa Pernoi $$$$ ITALIAN • Three months after its grand opening, what once was a multi-hyphenate concept, blending French, Asian, and Italian cuisine, soon defaulted simply to a cuisine most familiar to chef Luciano DelSignore: Italian.

Housemade pastas rolled by hand, chicken parmesan, and a meaty branzino typify the menu. A cannoli cake layers sweet ricotta atop a spongy cake and a base of dark chocolate reminiscent of a Nestle Crunch Bar. 310 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-940-0000 Churchill’s Bistro & Cigar Bar $$$ TRADITIONAL • You can buy your cigar and smoke it, too.

Plus, there are dry-aged steaks, pan-roasted sea bass, seasonal East Coast oysters, and lamb chops, among other options. A full bar boasts a large selection of whiskey,

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KOREAN Though sushi and a small selection of Japanese entrees share the bill here, it’s Korean food at center stage — on barbecue grills, on which meat and seafood are grilled to order. Or come for the restaurant’s namesake. 43155 Main St., Novi; 248-3486800. L,D daily. $$

Diamond’s Steak & Seafood $$$ STEAKHOUSE • Now with a second location in Royal Oak, this Howell-based restaurant is the perfect location for New York strip steak, fresh gulf shrimp, or a classic cheeseburger. The Royal Oak location also sports the highly anticipated lush rooftop bar called Pinky’s that opened this spring. Aptly named, it’s painted in rosy hues and features a whimsical floral mural. There’s a buffet-style brunch at both Diamonds locations on weekends. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-291-5201. D daily; 101 W. Grand River Ave., Howell; 517-548-5500. D daily.

Eddie’s Gourmet $$ NEW AMERICAN • Chef Eddie Hanna’s gourmet diner is a simple concept that works to perfection. The menu offers standard selection of breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches, and lunch specials, but the real draw is the counterside gourmet and pasta specials. Offerings include Veal Marsala and Chicken Milano 25920 Greenfield Road, Oak Park; 248-968-4060. L,D Mon-Sat. Elie’s Mediterranean Grill/Bar $$ LEBANESE • The lamb and chicken shawarma, shish kafta, kibbee nyeh, and other Lebanese dishes are emphasized by the décor, including photomurals of old Beirut and strings of blue beads cascading from the ceiling. A fun place to frequent for a quick lunch or a night out with friends. 263 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-647-2420. L,D Mon.-Sat. The Fed $$ GASTROPUB • An attractive restaurant with great food and a delightfully refreshing atmosphere. The menu crosses boundaries, from tacos and wood-fired dishes to assorted flatbreads and fresh sushi rolls. The bright and airy bohemian-chic interior is also Instagrammably beautiful. 15 S. Main St., Clarkston; 248-297-5833. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. The Fly Trap $ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • This “finer diner” typifies fashionable Ferndale with its tin ceiling, red-topped tables, and counter with swivel stools. It offers sandwiches, salads, pastas, and omelets. 22950 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248399-5150. B,L Tue.-Sun., D Tue.-Fri. Forest $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • The menu is brief but designed to let the kitchen assemble sharp flavors from various farm and market ingredients. Try the delightful Mandilli

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Garage Grill & Fuel Bar $$ NEW AMERICAN • The car-themed rooms of a former 1940s gas station are as fresh and appealing as the dishes themselves. The kitchen serves up a variety of seafood starters and “full-size sedan” entrees, as well as pizzas.

202 W. Main St., Northville, 248-924-3367. L,D nightly, BR Sat.-Sun.

Kruse & Muer $$ SEAFOOD • The menu features seafood — lobster and shrimp in saffron cream — and pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches. There’s also beef, chicken, and a children’s menu.

327 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-652-9400. L,D daily, BR Sun. There’s also: Kruse & Muer Roadhouse, 801 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion; 248-814-9500. L,D daily; Kruse’s Deer Lake Inn, 7504 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston; 248-795-2077. 134 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills; 248-375-2503. L,D daily; and the latest addition, Kruse & Muer on Woodward, 28028 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-965-2101. L,D daily.

Gran Castor $$ LATIN STREET • From the duo behind hit spots like Vinsetta Garage and Union Woodshop comes this vibrant Latin-American café and restaurant.Diners can choose to sit behind one of the two bars, a cozy café, or in the 245seat dining room all decked in colorful textiles. At Gran Castor, the dining room is equally as decadent as the food and drinks served. Grab a $5 margarita between 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily. 2950 Rochester Road, Troy; 248-2787777. D Mon-Sun.

Lao Pot $$$ CHINESE • In early December, the owners of Madison Heights’ international market 168 Asian Mart opened Lao Pot, which specializes in Chinese Hot Pot cuisine. Hot Pot is a traditional method of cooking, using a pot of simmering broth, which sits in the center of the dining table. Lao Pot allows diners to customize and cook their meals right at their tables, combining great food and a memorable experience. 32707 John R. Road, Madison Heights; 248689-9888. L,D daily.

Hazel, Ravines & Downtown $$ ECLECTIC • This is an inventive, casual and fine-dining eatery, grab-and-go market, and bar all in a 10,000-square-foot space in downtown Birmingham. The restaurant itself offers three menus. Hazel focuses on comfort food. Ravines is for the seasoned traveler. While Downtown appeals to foodtrend-followers. HRD is the ultimate neighborhood hangout.

1 Peabody St., Birmingham; 248-671-1714. B,L,D daily.

La Strada Dolci e Caffé $ ITALIAN • A slice of European elegance offers an impeccable little menu of Italian dishes and rich coffees and espresso. Paninis, delicious fresh green salads, hearty minestrone soup, pastas, pizzas, and decadent and artistically crafted pastries are prettily served and very tasty. 243 E. Merrill St., Birmingham; 248-480-0492. B,L,D Tue.-Sat., L,D Sun.

pasta with pistachio pesto and Tuscan kale, and the understated “Farm Egg.” 735 Forest Ave., Birmingham; 248-2589400. D Mon.-Sat. BR Sat.

Honcho $ LATIN FUSION • From the owners of Vinsetta Garage and Union Woodshop, this restaurant can be described as “Latin food that speaks with an Asian accent.” Menu items include a chicken burrito fried and tossed in a soy fish sauce and Korean pork tacos, featuring Woodshop pulled pork tossed in Korean BBQ sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds and Malay radish slaw. 3 E. Church St., Clarkston; 248-707-3793. L,D daily.

Hong Hua $ CHINESE • One of the best area restaurants dedicated to Asian food offers some rare delicacies — shark’s fin and bird’s nest soups, fresh abalone — as well as more customary items. One signature dish is stir-fried yellow grouper fillet with vegetables. 27925 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills; 248-489-2280. L,D daily.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse $$$$ STEAKHOUSE • This plush modern steakhouse offers dry-aged prime and Kobe-style wagyu beef in a fun, clubby setting. An extensive wine list accompanies the restaurant menu that also features platters of chilled fresh seafood.

201 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-594-4369. D daily. 17107 Haggerty Road, Northville Twp.; 248-679-0007.

D Tue.-Sat. Imperial $ MEXICAN-INSPIRED • The menu offers California-style tacos on soft tortillas, including lime-grilled chicken, carnitas, and marinated pork, as well as slow-roasted pork tortas, and guacamole. 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248850-8060. L,D daily, BR Sun. Kaizen Ramen $ JAPANESE • A downtown Royal Oak space with exposed ductwork, orange booths, and a lively, floor-to-ceiling, black-and-white robot mural may not seem like the obvious choice for authentic Asian noodles. But this casual spot offers a variety of vegan and meat-based ramen dishes, as well as gyoza, poke, spring rolls, and karaage — Japanese-style fried chicken. Don’t skip out on desserts like mochi ice cream and cheesecake tempura. 411 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-677-1236. L,D Mon.-Sat.

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BARBEQUE Offering woodsmoked meats served with the traditional sides of cornbread, buttermilk slaw, and mac and cheese, popular dishes include the Three Meat Sampler and JBird Gumbo, as well as St. Louis Ribs and old-fashioned JBurgers. If you love meat, this is your place. 1978 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor; 248-681-2124. D daily. BR Sat.-Sun. $$

Lelli’s Inn $$ ITALIAN • Dinners begin with an antipasto tray, creamy minestrone, salad, side dish of spaghetti, and then — nine times out of 10 — a filet mignon with zip sauce. 885 N. Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills; 248-373-4440. L Mon.-Fri. D daily.

Loccino Italian Grill $$ ITALIAN • Loccino is a “family-friendly” yet upscale Italian restaurant. Choose from fresh seafood, steak, chicken, and veal dishes, plus traditional pastas, pizzas, salads, and more.

They also offer happy hour specials from 3-7 p.m. weekdays.

A great special occassion place or delicious workday lunch spot for whevener you need a break from the office. 5600 Crooks Road, Troy; 248-813-0700. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

Lockhart’s BBQ $$ BARBEQUE • The heart of this joint’s authentic barbecue is the dry-rubbed meat smoker, which can smoke up to 800 pounds of meat at a time. Choices such as pork ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, burnt ends, and chicken are served atop butcher paper on metal trays for the true experience. 202 E. Third St., Royal Oak; 248-584-4227. L,D daily. BR Sun. Loui’s Pizza $ ITALIAN • Sure, you can now get a Michigan craft beer, but not much else has changed. And that’s a good thing.

Parties dine on square pizzas with crisp crust that’s faintly charred around the edges. Hailed by food critics and Detroiters alike as arguably one of the most classic Detroit style pizzas in the city — so it’s well worth a trip. 23141 Dequindre Road, Hazel Park; 248-547-1711. L, D Wed.-Sun. Luxe Bar & Grill $$ NEW AMERICAN • The simple menu at this Grosse Pointe Farms joint offers burgers on brioche buns and interesting salads and sides, as well as entrees typified by wild-caught salmon, prime filet, and Greek-style lamb chops. 525 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-792-6051. 115 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-924-5459. L,D daily.

Mabel Gray $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Chef James Rigato produces some masterful dishes on this tiny menu, which does not miss a beat.

The menu includes a multi-course tasting option, as well as a daily listing of changing items that never disappoint. It’s a

fine dining experience that is certainly worth a visit. 23825 John R Road, Hazel Park; 248-398-4300. D Tue.-Sat. Mad Hatter Bistro, Bar & Tea Room $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • The whimsical setting inspired

by Alice in Wonderland welcomes far more than the teasipping set with burgers and sandwiches, rabbit Porchetta, truffle risotto bites, and baked brie with pistachio, honey, and pomegranate. There are also pastries, of course. 185 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-540-0000. L,D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Tea by reservation. Lower level not wheelchair accessible.

Market North End $$ AMERICAN • Joe and Kristin Bongiovanni opened this eatery just across the street from the family’s existing restaurants, Salvatore Scallopini and Luxe Bar & Grill. It represents a younger, more casual alternative to the cult-favorite classics, with a serious kitchen that offers traditional American dishes as well as hints of global influences. 474 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-712-4953. L,D daily.

The Meeting House $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • This eclectic American menu includes lobster fettuccini, steak frites remarkably close to those at Paris bistros, and housemade potato chips with a hot Jarlsberg dip. Or, try the roasted carrot risotto made with house labneh, pistachio, pomegranate gastrique, and Za’atar. 301 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-759-4825. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Mesa Tacos And Tequila $ MEXICAN-AMERICAN • The two-story setting includes balcony seating in a big, open room where the bar gets equal time with the kitchen. The pop-Mexican menu — which includes gua- camole, burritos, and the titular tacos — is backed up with an array of tequilas. 312 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-545-1940. L & D daily.

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Mon Jin Lau $$ ASIAN-FUSION • Explore such dishes as Singapore noodles, combining chicken, shrimp, chilies, and curry with angel-hair pasta; Mongolian beef; or seared scallops with corn chili sauce and a side of fried taro. The patio opens up and the dining room transforms into a dance floor for weekly events. 1515 E. Maple Road, Troy; 248-689-2332. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

The Morrie $$ NEW AMERICAN • Music and munchies can be a great combination when served in the right proportions. Such offerings as the smoked chicken wings, Teriyaki salmon and Baja sweet potato tots, as well as the requisite burger and steak, appeal to a wide demographic. The rock’n’roll-themed eatery also brought its much-loved American dishes and cocktails to Birmingham in 2019. 511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-2161112. D daily. 260 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248940-3260. L,D Mon.-Fri., B,L,D Sat.-Sun. BR Sat.-Sun. Oak City Grille $ NEW AMERICAN • This downtown Royal Oak spot bridges the gap between bar food and upscale dining. Order a dressed-up sandwich or burger, or elevate your dining experience with an 8-ounce filet mignon or lamb chops.

The friendly price range makes anything possible. 212 W. Sixth St., Royal Oak; 248-556-0947. D daily.

Ocean Prime $$$$ SEAFOOD • An upper-end steak-and-fish place and a popular business lunch site. The menu features naturally harvested fresh fish and prime aged beef. Don’t miss the chocolate peanut butter pie or the carrot cake. A triedand-true metro Detroit spot. 2915 Coolidge Hwy., Troy; 248-458-0500. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

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One-Eyed Betty’s $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • Picnic-style tables and blackboards lettered with scores of brew choices add a beer-hall sensibility to this popular spot. The kitchen delivers New Orleans-themed dishes such as po’boy sandwiches and Cajun chicken and sausage as well as a mouth-watering bacon burger. Weekend brunch features delicious housemade doughnuts. 175 W. Troy St., Ferndale; 248-808-6633.

D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Otus Supply $ NEW AMERICAN • This Ferndale stunner has delightful food, superb service, and one wild look. The menu offers eight main courses and shared plates, as well as pizza and sandwiches. Can’t-miss: The housemade rigatoni made with Italian sausage and shredded boar. There’s also a concert venue called The Parliament Room. 345 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-291-6160. D Mon.-Sat. O.W.L. $ MEXICAN-AMERICAN • This Royal Oak spot offers 24 hours of sustenance. Step up to the counter and order from the letterboard menu before grabbing a stool at the counter or along the window ledge. Dishes here include such diner musts as eggs, sausage and potato hash, burgers, and chicken wings as well as tacos and nachos served from the open kitchen. 27302 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-808-6244. B, L,D daily.

Phoenicia $$$ LEBANESE • This long-standing upscale Lebanese eatery has clean, contemporary lines that complement the French doorstyle windows. Don’t miss the morel mushrooms or roasted garlic cloves with tomato and basil as an appetizer. The menu expands to unexpected items such as baby back ribs and single-serving-sized local whitefish. 588 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-644-3122. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

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Tabbouleh 1 cup flat parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced 1/4 cup tomato, finely diced 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Blend beets and yogurt in a blender until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Mix all tabbouleh ingredients, and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Polka Restaurant & Beer Café $$ POLISH • Servers in traditional garb greet you near original murals, and light woodwork is enhanced with painted floral panels. Try the dill pickle soup, city chicken, and beef short rib, plus other favorites like pierogis, schnitzel, stuffed cabbages, and several kielbasa styles. 2908 E. Maple Road, Troy; 248-817-2601. D Tue.-Sun. Pop’s For Italian $$ ITALIAN • It doesn’t sound fancy, but this Ferndale restaurant serves well-prepared, Italian dishes paired with an ambitious wine program. The fairly brief menu starts with a list of Neapolitan pizzas, then moves to pastas, but has all the classics to hit the spot. There are charcuterie boards and Italian desserts, too. 280 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-268-4806. D Tue.-Sun. Prime29 Steakhouse $$$$ STEAKHOUSE • The 29-day aged prime beef, including the 24-ounce tomahawk bone-in rib-eye, still stars here.

There’s also Chilean sea bass, Loch Duart salmon, and lamb chops with lobster fried rice. The service is notable, as is the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. 6545 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield; 248-737-7463. D daily.

Public House $$ SMALL PLATES • This Ferndale classic once known for its sliders recently received a menu update courtesy of executive chef Nick Erven and head chef Jasmine Hughes.

While old favorites like deviled eggs are still present, they’ve been updated with pork rind, and the restaurant now offers “Fancy Ass Hash Browns” with caviar and fried chicken with spicy tomato ranch. The desserts are really worth a try. 241 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-8507420. L,D Mon.-Fri, B,L,D Sat.-Sun.

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Quán Ngon Vietnamese Bistro $ VIETNAMESE • This gem of a bistro in a hand-some space adds to the local Vietnamese offerings. Dishes such as cha gio (elegant little eggrolls), bun bo nuong sa (grilled steak atop angel-hair rice noodles), and banh mi made with fresh ingredients. 30701 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights; 248-268-4310. L,D daily.

Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro $$ WINE BAR • Understated décor and a pared-down menu of seasonal dishes make this spot a Birmingham classic. The kitchen turns out dishes like Lamb Belly Ragu with housemade pasta; and Alaskan Halibut with mushroom ragu and asparagus. Wine is served by the glass, the pitcher, or bottle.

155 S. Bates St., Birmingham; 248-731-7066. D Mon.-Sat.

Redcoat Tavern $ BURGERS • The half-pound choice beef hamburger is always atop the list of local favorites. But a low-fat, highflavor Piedmontese beef one is tastier than the original.

This is the place for your burger craving. 31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-549-0300. 6745 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248-865-0500. L,D Mon.-Sat.

Three Cats Restaurant $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • Formerly a small café serving customers of the boutique Leon & Lulu, Three Cats is now a full-fledged restaurant and bar. Located in the former Clawson movie theater next door to the shop, the spot serves small, simple plates, including vegetarian and vegan options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The beverage menu features local selections, such as vodka from Ferndale’s Valentine’s Distilling Co. and wines from grapes grown on the Leelanau Peninsula. Patrons can even take home the colorful, quirky chairs or tables they’re dining at, as most of the furniture at Three Cats Restaurant is available for purchase. 116 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson; 248-2884858. L,D Mon.-Fri., B,L,D Sat.-Sun.

Rochester Chop House $$ NEW AMERICAN • Two restaurants in one; Kabin Kruser’s and the Chop House. There’s a throwback roadhouse-style feeling about the Chop House, which has a menu divided between red meat and fresh fish and seafood. Signature dishes include calamari, Maryland jumbo lump crabcakes, and a large selection of aged steaks, rack of lamb, and steak/seafood combinations. 306 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-651-2266. L Mon.-Fri., D daily Ronin $$ JAPANESE • The sushi menu, ranging from spicy tuna rolls to yellowtail and salmon eggs and well beyond, is augmented by a concise menu of cooked fare. Front windows open onto the sidewalk, making the cocktail lounge openair during the warm months. 326 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-546-0888. D daily.

Rugby Grille $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • At the Townsend Hotel’s upscale restaurant, the classics remain, including boned-at-the-table Dover sole and hefty steaks. The eatery also introduced a new menu last year. Michigan-produced ingredients from local farmers and ranchers are still a focus here. 100 Townsend St., Birmingham; 248-642-5999. B,L,D daily.

Silver Spoon $$ ITALIAN • This quintessential slice of Italy features excellent food, knowledgeable staff, and friendly service. Try the bucatini made with pancetta, onion, red wine, and fresh tomato sauce. Also worth trying: saltimbocca alla Romana, or veal scaloppini sautéed in white wine. A truly delicious place for any kind of outing. 543 N. Main St., Rochester; 248-652-4500. D daily.

Social Kitchen & Bar $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The energetic Birmingham spot allows guests a view of the kitchen action. It has a creative and varied menu typified by falafel lettuce wraps, fried chicken sandwiches, crispy Brussels sprouts, and salmon with braised lentils, crispy kale, and a mustard vinagrette. 225 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-594-4200. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Streetside Seafood $$ SEAFOOD • Small and cozy yet sophisticated, the restaurant has a pared-down menu of fresh fish and seafood on a seasonal menu. There are always two soups: a bisque and a chowder. Favorites include the smoked whitefish melt at lunch. A delicious restaurant for all palates to enjoy and feel comfortable in. 273 Pierce St.Birmingham; 248-6459123. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

Take Sushi $$ JAPANESE • Crisp salads, miso soup garnished with the tiniest dice of tofu, sashimi and sushi, oversize bowls of soba or udon noodles, and all the familiar — and some notso-familiar — entrees, combine together to make this spot special. 1366 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills; 248-652-7800.

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EUROPEAN INSPIRED Seating includes the central bar, in front of the blazing pizza oven, at a communal table and conventional tables, and on the terrace overlooking Paint Creek Trail.

The menu has an array of small plates and sandwiches at lunch along with intriguing dinner entrees. Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive, Rochester; 248453-8732. B,L,D daily and afternoon tea ($39 per person) Thurs.-Sun. by reservation. $$

Toast, A Breakfast & Lunch Joint $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • It’s fun, it’s breezy, and the food at Toast, A Breakfast & Lunch Joint is very, very good.

The house specialty smothered burrito has plenty of fans, as does huevos rancheros: fried eggs upon corn tortillas, pintos, and cheese. Toast, a Neighborhood Joint, the spinoff of the Ferndale original has a more elaborate setting pairing ’50s retro with sleek contemporary in a pair of rooms. The new menu features twists to comfort food.

23144 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-398-0444. L daily, B Sat.-Sun. 203 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-258-6278. B,L Mon.-Sat., B,L Sun. Toasted Oak $$$ BRASSERIE • The menu revolves around the charcuterie sold in the market next door and a list of hot grill items, such as grilled steaks with béarnaise sauce. In 2019, the restaurant earned a Wine Spectator magazine award for its outstanding wine program. Plus, just across the lot is Twelve Oaks Mall, should you fancy an evening of shopping and dinner. 27790 Novi Road, Novi; 248-277-6000.

B,D daily, L Mon.-Fri. Townhouse $$$ NEW AMERICAN • This popular Birmingham spot for comforting New American dishes has several exceptional offerings on its menu, such as the specialty 10 ounces of 28-day dry-aged beef hamburger on brioche. 180 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-792-5241. L,D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. 500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-723-1000. L,D Mon.-Sun. BR Sun. Union Woodshop $$ BARBEQUE • Part of the ever-growing Union Joints restaurant group, this is a self-described wood-fired joint, where pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and beef brisket come from the smoker, and Neapolitan-style crisp-crusted pizzas from the wood-burning oven. And definitely check out the mac and cheese. There’s also a delicious kid’s menu for any youngsters in your party. 18 S. Main St., Clarkston; 248-625-5660. D Mon.-Fri., L,D Sat.-Sun. Vinsetta Garage $$ NEW AMERICAN • This restaurant, which is housed in a vintage car-repair shop, offers well-prepared comfort-food classics such as burgers served on pretzel buns, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pizzas, and roast chicken. A restaurant that pays true homage to the city of Detroit.

27799 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-548-7711. L,D daily.

Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant & Bar $$ JAPANESE • The semi-circular sushi bar is the center of this restaurant. Sushi chef Bobby Suzuki has a loyal follow-

ing for his precise nigiri rolls. There are also tatami rooms and conventional seating. 7365 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248-737-8282. 2222 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor; 734-971-5168. L,D daily.

Zao Jun $$ ASIAN FUSION • Adachi chef Lloyd Roberts has brought his refined yet imaginative Pan-Asian cuisine to Bloomfield Township. More casual than Roberts’ first local outpost, Zao Jun boasts an eclectic menu, influenced by traditional East Asian traditions as well as New Age techniques.

Alongside an extensive drink menu of wine, beer, sake, and Asian-inspired cocktails, Zao Jun offers creative dishes such as Duck Macao, Kani Crab and Green Apple salad, and Mongolian Beef. 6608 Telegraph Road., Bloomfield Twp.; 248-949-9999. D daily.

Macomb Butter Run Saloon $ GASTROPUB • Solid American fare that’s beyond bar food (although their burgers are certainly noteworthy).

There’s escargot, perch, steaks, and a huge whiskey selection — 900 at last count. 27626 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-675-2115. L,D daily.

Da Francesco’s Ristorante & Bar $$ ITALIAN • Da Francesco’s has been around for more than 15 years, but its massive new facility is packing in the crowds offering an upbeat modern twist to traditional Italian dining. 49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-7317544. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat., L,D Sun. Detroit Fish House $$ SEAFOOD • This restaurant feels like a true coastal eatery, serving an extensive menu of fresh fish and seafood in a well-designed setting. Choose from a wide variety of fresh fish and meaty seafood, ranging from salmon to Lake Superior whitefish. 51195 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Charter Township; 586-739-5400. L,D Mon.-Sat., D Sun. Gaudino’s $$ ITALIAN • The trend toward combining a food market with a restaurant has a good example at this spot. It offers imported pastas and sauces, plus a butcher counter with sausages and a wine assortment. The menu offers pasta and pizza, salads, and entrees, including a Chicken Milanese. 27919 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-879-6764. L,D Tue.-Sun. Isla $$ FILIPINO • Dishes at this Filipino restaurant, formerly sheltered at Fort Street Galley, are reflective of the culinary traditions of the founders’ Iloilo City hometown. Annatto is used to punch up the color of Chicken Adobo, the unofficial dish of the Philippines, and juicy mangoes complement sweet and savory dishes. 2496 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights; 586-883-7526. D Tue.-Sat., BR Sun. J. Baldwin’s Restaurant $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The menu showcases talented chef Jeff Baldwin’s contemporary American food: cedarplanked salmon, chicken fettuccini alfredo with pesto, and herb-crusted chicken, with housemade breads. The desserts include chocolate bumpy cake, spiced carrot cake, apple cobbler, chocolate mousse layer cake, and banana foster bread pudding. 16981 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township; 586-416-3500. L,D daily, BR Sun. Mr. Paul’s Chophouse $$$ STEAKHOUSE • This bastion of red meat as well as classic dishes is still going strong. Try old-school tableside presentations such as Chateaubriand and Caesar salad.

There’s a solid selection of fresh seafood and pasta, too.

The founding family still runs the place and emphasizes

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great hospitality and a heckuva good time. 29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville; 586-777-7770. L,D Mon.-Fri., D Sat. Sherwood Brewing Co. $ GASTROPUB • Quality local ingredients raise Sherwood’s fare to well above “elevated pub grub.” Some notable choices include the hearty House Beer Chili, savory Better Madecrusted fish and chips, and spicy Buffalo Mac. Homemade extends to dessert, including Cashew Outside Cookies. This isn’t just bar food,it’s elevated bar food. 45689 Hayes Road, Shelby Township; 586-532-9669. L,D daily.

Steakhouse 22 $$ STEAKHOUSE • The late Nick Andreopoulos once spent time as a “broiler man” at London Chop House. His family stays true to those roots at this American steakhouse with a casual, neighborhood feel. They offer an array of wellprepared angus steaks, plus seafood and pasta dishes.

With the sizable lunch and portions offered at Steakhouse 22, good luck saving room for dessert! 48900 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-731-3900. L,D daily.

Testa Barra $$ ITALIAN • The newest spot from talented chef and restaurateur Jeffrey Baldwin and his wife, RoseMarie, offers modern Italian fare in a lively, upbeat setting. Pastas are made in-house. 48824 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township; 586-434-0100. D nightly D Tue.-Sun. dessert! 48900 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-731-3900. L,D daily.

Twisted Rooster $$ SPORTS BAR • This “Michigan-centric” chain (Chesterfield Township, Grand Rapids, and Belleville) has takes on classics, with mac & cheese variations and steaks with “zip” sauce. 45225 Marketplace Blvd., Chesterfield; 586949-1470. L,D daily.

Vast Kitchen and Bar $$ NEW AMERICAN • Chef Nicole Justman heads the kitchen at this fresh spot that brings a touch of Birmingham to Shelby Township. A contemporary menu at Vast Kitchen and Bar includes ginger-crusted salmon and filet mignon. 52969 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-991-6104. L,D Mon.-Sat. Waves $$ SEAFOOD • Seafood covers most of the menu at this Nautical Mile favorite. It’s a tough task choosing between such popular appetizers as Cuban-spiced crawfish tails, crispy grouper nuggets, and plump steamed mussels.

Entrees include al dente pastas and several choices from “over the wave,” such as lamb chops and New York strip steak, plus lump crab cakes, and beer-battered cod. 24223 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-773-3279. L,D daily.

Washtenaw Bellflower $$$ NEW AMERICAN • TA restaurant housed in a former exchange of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Bellflower answers Ypsilanti’s call for fine dining with an adventurous flair. Boudin sausage with roasted okra, baked oysters, and ginger ale or Coca-Cola-roasted beets showed up on early menus as chef Dan Klenotic’s way of straddling the line of creole tradition and an imaginative style that is entirely his own. 209 Pearl St., Ypsilanti. L,D Mon.-Sat., L Sun. Black Pearl $$ SEAFOOD • This seafood and martini bar is especially popular during patio season. But step inside for a host of craft cocktails, then stay for dinner. A seafood-dominated menu includes a notable roasted scallop dish. The Pasta Gone Bayou is also worth a try, with shrimp, chicken,

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Paesano $$ ITALIAN • With a friendly waitstaff and decked in vibrant colors, this lively restaurant is not to be missed. The innovative menu changes seasonally. Must-tries have included the pasta carbonara, featuring shrimp, duck bacon, and Italian greens, as well as beet and ricotta gnocchi with brown butter. 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-9710484. L,D daily.

andouille sausage, and a Cajun cream sauce. And make sure to order dessert. 302 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-2220400. D daily.

Blue LLama Jazz Club $$ CREATIVE AMERICAN • Come to this swanky jazz club for the music, which includes headliners such as the Grammy-nominated Ravi Coltrane Quartet, but stay for Chef Louis Goral’s delicious food. Try the crispy foie gras PB&J with Marcona almonds and strawberry jam. There is also a delicious Sunday brunch with decadent orange blossom beignets and strawberry pancakes. 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-372-3200. D Wed.-Sat., BR Sun.

Seva Ann Arbor $$ VEGAN • Seva offers such dishes as black bean and sweet potato quesadillas, gluten-free options, and colorful stirfries — some vegan as well as vegetarian. There’s also a full bar as well as a juice bar serving creamy smoothies and dense shakes, fresh-squeezed juices, and craft mocktails. Choose from one of the most extensive vegetarian menus in the Detroit area. 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-662-1111. L,D daily.

The Blue Nile $$ ETHIOPIAN • The real treat of the meal at this quaint Ferndale restaurant is that it’s scooped up with a spongy bread called injera, and all the lentils, often seasoned with an Ethiopian spice mixture known as Berber, and vegetables are equally delicious. 221 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-998-4746. D Tue.-Sun.545 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-547-6699. D daily.

Shalimar $$ INDIAN • Offering North Indian, Tandoori, and Mughlai dishes, Shalimar is suitable for carnivores and herbivores alike. Standouts include the Tandoori Lamb Chops marinated in creamy yogurt, spicy ginger, and fresh garlic, which is best eaten with the restaurant’s flavorful, chewy garlic naan served fresh and hot. 307 S. Main St., Ann Arbor;734-663-1500. L, D daily.

Cardamom $$ INDIAN • Check out the Hyderabadi Biryani —chicken, goat, and vegetable dishes, in which the rice is first cooked then baked. All the Indian favorites are available at Cardamom, such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, and warm, fluffy, made-fresh garlic naan. It’s the ideal spot for when you’re craving the classics. 1739 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor; 734-662-2877. L,D Tue.-Sun. The Common Grill $$ SEAFOOD • Owner and chef Craig Common’s skilled work has drawn the attention of the now shuttered Gourmet magazine and the James Beard House — as well as the Purple Rose Theatre crowd. This mainstay is best known for fresh oysters and seafood, but all the fare at The Common Grill is expertly prepared. A tried-and-true foodie destination with a range of desserts, including coconut cream pie, lemon pudding cake, and cherry cobbler. 112 S. Main St.,Chelsea; 734-475-0470. L,D Tue.Sun., BR Sun. Grange Kitchen and Bar $$$ NEW AMERICAN • If the charm of the brownstone storefront is what brought you in, the restaurant’s regionally sourced ingredients will make you stay. From fried pig head to pig-ear salad, every scrap of the hog is used, reflecting a philosophy of sustainability. 118 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-2107. D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. KouZina Greek Steet Food $ GREEK • The Greek “street food” at this Ann Arbor spot comes in lamb and beef, and chicken. Try the lentil soup for a delicious lunch or go for something more filling like falafel. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this excellent spot. 332 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-5155. L,D daily.

Mani Osteria & Bar $$ ITALIAN • This popular casual restaurant infuses freshness with lower prices than most osterias in the area. It’s a well-rounded blend of modern, eclectic Italian with classic standbys. The pizzas are hot, fresh and perfectly executed to suit your tastes. 341 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-7696700. L Tue.-Fri., D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun. Miss Kim $$ KOREAN • This spinoff from the Zingerman’s mini empire comes courtesy of chef Ji Hye Kim and is a go-to spot for healthy Asian eats. Kim often incorporates ancient Korean culinary traditions, such as rice syrup and plum extracts, into her dishes. Some of the restaurant’s standouts include the Wasabi Sugar Snap Peas and Korean BBQ Ssam Plate — just to name a few of them. 415 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-275-0099. L,D Tue.-Sun.

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SEAFOOD Fresh seafood with emphasis on oysters is the premise in this hard-to-find location. The space entails convivially close quarters for such dishes as peel-n’-eat shrimp, chili crab spaghetti and grilled swordfish. The premium bar offers short but notable lists of beer and wine as well as craft cocktails.

600 Vester St., Ferndale; 248-6584999. D Tue.-Sat. $$

Slurping Turtle $ JAPANESE • This fun, casual Ann Arbor restaurant, owned by celebrity chef Takashi Yagihashi, offers plenty of shareable dishes, such as hamachi tacos and duck-fat fried chicken. But the star at Slurping Turtle is the noodle (Yagihashi’s “soul food”), which is made in-house daily on a machine imported from Japan. 608 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-887-6868. L,D daily.

The Boro Dining Room and Bar $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • Much like the restaurant’s ambience, the cuisine at The Boro is both refined and relaxed. The Grilled Bone-In Pork Loin typifies the vibe. In flavor, the pork is reminiscent of a slab of tender brisket at a family barbecue. The loin is sweetened with a smattering of St. Louis-style barbecue glaze. In presentation and accoutrements, though, the dish is worthy of white-tablecloth status. 5400 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor; 734-669-3310; theborotogo.com. B,L,D daily.

Vinology $$$ ECLECTIC • Natural brick walls blended with dark-wood booths and tables lend warmth to the dining room at Vinology, while tall ceilings contribute to the restaurant’s spacious feel. The menu draws on assorted cuisines to produce dishes such as Vegan Dumplings, Short Rib Tacos, Fig and Gorgonzola Flatbread, and Filet Mignon with black truffle garlic butter and burgundy reduction. As implied by the name of the venue, the wine list here is incredible. Try a bottle off of its New or Old World Cellared Collection. 110 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-9841.L Mon.-Fri. D daily.

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right by the American people. There are a lot of ups and downs, some days that are easier than others. I wouldn’t characterize it as us failing. We all are in this job to do hard things.

But if polling is down, is that a failure to communicate Biden’s successes?

We’re working hard every day to get the message out there in a variety of mediums, in a variety of places, to a variety of audiences — whether it’s communicating to new audiences the importance of getting vaccinated or making sure people know the benefits available to them through the American Rescue Plan, like the child tax credit.

You moved from the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign to Gov. Whitmer’s staff at the onset of the pandemic and then back to Buttigieg at Transportation.

Explain your path to the White House.

Secretary Buttigieg got to know the president on the campaign trail, and the president has spoken of his admiration for Pete. I knew Jen Psaki pretty well over the years, and we always stayed in touch.

When an opening came up on her press team, she just texted to see if I’d be interested. Of course I was. A few weeks later, I was walking into the White House for my first day.

Were you hired by Gov. Whitmer specifically to deal with COVID?

Yeah. Secretary Buttigieg dropped out of the Democratic primary in the beginning of March 2020, which also was just as the COVID stuff was really starting to bubble up. At the same time, my then-fiancée moved to Michigan to work on Sen. Gary Peters’ reelection campaign. I came with her, and a week later, everything shut down. I had friends in the governor’s office and I knew they were going through a lot, so I just asked if they could use any extra help. I ended up working there on a contract basis.

How was COVID different from other political communications jobs?

It was something impacting us all and something no one had ever really experienced before. This literally shut down the country. There was a lot of education to be done, helping people understand how serious the threat was, helping people understand how to help prevent it from spreading, how to get used to sitting around your house a little more, why you had to wash your hands and wear a mask and couldn’t travel. And then you inject the politics of the 2020 campaign, and it becomes even more complicated and partisan.

At first, the governor had a surprising amount of bipartisan support. Even Republican National Committee

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Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel was complimentary. There was a surprising amount of unity. Did you know that wasn’t going to hold?

The politics of it evolved as people grew tired and frustrated. But we could rest on the fact that we were working to save lives and to keep people safe.

The governor stood strong in the face of criticism, in the face of threats to her life, because she knew what she had to do to keep people safe. She knew people would disagree with her and give her a hard time.

Other governors — Gavin Newsom in California, Andrew Cuomo in New York, even Phil Murphy in New Jersey — held daily press briefings that were carried live on national cable news networks. Gov. Whitmer did maybe one or two briefings a week, and the networks almost never aired them live. Was that frustrating from a communications standpoint?

I mean, she did a lot of local media. She did a lot of national media. We did multiple events a week.

It certainly didn’t bother us. Cuomo and Newsom obviously represent big chunks of the population, and cable news decided to take those live. It was important to reach the people of Michigan and also for her to explain on venues like CNN and MSNBC how she was showing leadership. It’s a balancing act. You’re trying to reach as many people as possible with the most relevant information as possible. We struck a good balance of using her time.

Was it unsettling when Lansing became a prototype for other anti-mask and antilockdown protests across the nation?

government can work for them. After the last four years, that became really important. You see that in Michigan, with Gov. Whitmer. Pete wrote a whole book on the idea of restoring trust in our democracy, trust in our elected officials, and trust in one another.

They’re also generally considered to be moderates. Is that part of the appeal to you?

Yeah, I pride myself on working for people who want to be effective leaders. I’m a former newspaper reporter, and when I first got into politics, I worked for Rep. Lois Capps who represented the central coast of California. She was annually voted by her colleagues to be the nicest member of Congress. It’s always been really important to me to work for somebody who wasn’t a pushover but was a nice person. I also worked for Sen. Tester in Montana. I wouldn’t say anybody would compare him and Pete Buttigieg — he’s a dirt farmer, a big guy, has a flattop haircut and only seven fingers — but both of them tell it like it is.

Both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been to Michigan a lot since taking office. Do you have any influence in that? Are you sort of seen as the Michigan or Midwest expert?

I wouldn’t give me that much credit. I did get to travel with the president when he went to Traverse City around the Fourth of July, which was a lot of fun. I got to see Gov. Whitmer and rode on one of the helicopters with Sens. Stabenow and Peters. It was just a lot of fun to be in my home state with the president of the United States. It was also actually my first trip on Air Force One. So it was pretty special for me.

The public polling showed at the time that the majority of people in Michigan supported what Gov. Whitmer was doing. There’s always going to be a vocal minority, but we knew some of their signage, language, and rhetoric didn’t represent even the vast majority of people who didn’t agree with Gov. Whitmer. It was and continues to be a tough political environment, but that was why it was so important to have her out there, explaining that she was letting the science and the data guide her.

As a former newspaper reporter, what frustrates you about some of the coverage?

Does your background help you at your job?

Are there similarities between Buttigieg, Whitmer, and Biden that have drawn you to work for them?

I’d be lying if I said it never crossed my mind or that it wasn’t something that I thought would be really cool and exciting. It wasn’t my dream to be the person behind the podium at the White House, but if you’re in political communications, it’s obviously a really cool place to be.

What people appreciate about the three of them is they’re authentic and will tell the truth and give their honest opinions. When the president took office, he said, “You know, there’s going to be a lot of ups and downs and tough moments, but you have my word that I’ll always shoot straight with you.” And all of them want to show people that the

Well, I can think like a reporter and understand what reporters might be interested in, to help develop our message and prepare for briefings every day. There are times, in our briefing-prep sessions with Jen every morning, when she wants to practice on an issue, and so I just play a reporter.

Was it always your aspiration to work at the White House?

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EASTERSEALS - MICHIGAN | CHEERS GALA Please join us for the Cheers Gala on Friday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Our hybrid event will be held at Rochester Mills Production Brewery & Taproom in Auburn Hills. Attendees will enjoy craft beers, fine wines, strolling dinner, casino games, musical entertainment, and a silent auction. Guests who participate virtually will enjoy a gift that is sent directly to their homes, enabling live connectivity. The most challenging time in our 100-year history has spanned over COVID-19’s existence. With an increasing mental health crisis, the need from community members has been greater than ever. We have worked tirelessly to deliver uninterrupted services to the most underserved populations as well as those at highest risk. Proceeds will provide crucial funding for organizational services and benefit our overall mission. For additional information, sponsorship inquiries, and ticket purchases, visit thecheersgala.org.

ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION - DETROIT CHAPTER | GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS Are you a student who owns a business? We are pleased to seek student entrepreneurs within metro Detroit communities for representation in local, regional, and global competitions. The first will be hosted at Rock Studio, located within One Campus Martius, on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This entails business model presentations to a panel of professional industry leaders. All participants will receive feedback from the judges, with only one individual moving on. Winners of each national competition will contend for the title of Global Champion. GSEA participants will have opportunities to engage with worldclass entrepreneurs, receive media exposure, win cash, and share in more than $100,000 of donated services. Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 14,000 influential business owners with 195 chapters in 62 countries. As the catalyst in mentorship connectivity, future changemakers are developed for success with premier resources. Global Student Entrepreneur Awards includes more than 2,000 prominent student entrepreneurs from over 50 countries. Built on a mission to inspire entrepreneurial venture growth, GSEA brings global visibility in pioneering these efforts. Our generous supporter, Thomas Franchise Solutions, is profoundly appreciated. To participate, college student entrepreneurs must be nominated (self-nomination is accepted) by Thursday, Nov. 18. For additional details and submission criteria, please visit gsea.org/apply.

Learn about local non-profits, the work they are doing in our community, and ways you can help their causes in the digital edition of Give Detroit: A Charitable Registry at hourdetroit.com.

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GROSSE POINTE THEATRE | IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE THE RADIO SHOW Grosse Pointe Theatre proudly presents holiday favorite It’s A Wonderful Life – The Radio Show, from Friday, Dec. 10, to Sunday, Dec. 19. This adaptation of the beloved movie was created by Marty Bufalini, a professional actor, broadcaster, and director whose love of vintage radio makes for an exciting interactive audience experience. The production features live sound effects, as it is set in a 1940s radio studio.

A classic story will be relived as George Bailey feels worthless amid life’s challenges until Clarence, an angel working to get his wings, illustrates the deep impact he has had on others.

Please join us in community support of educational/youth programs and quality stage productions. Performances will benefit Grosse Pointe Theatre’s nonprofit operations as well as its annual Holiday Campaign fundraiser. For additional information and ticket purchases, visit gpt.org/wonderful. Contributions are accepted via gpt.org/donate.

TOM KOWALSKI FOUNDATION | KILLER'S CHRISTMAS The Tom Kowalski Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continued philanthropic efforts in honor of its namesake. He was passionate about helping children in need, especially those with disabilities and illnesses. This inspired him to start Christmas for the Kids over 16 years ago. In loving memory, our Killer’s Christmas event will be held for the 10th year! Join us at The Lodge Grill & Bar, 2812 Orchard Lake Road, in Keego Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 2. A happy hour commences at 4 p.m. There will be Detroit media personalities serving as bartenders from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Festivities include 50/50 drawings and live/silent auctions. Please note that admission is free; valet parking offered. All proceeds will benefit Defeat the Label, Downtown Boxing Gym, Our Children’s Fund, and Team Joseph. For additional details, donation requests, and sponsorship inquiries, visit killercares.org.

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TROY’S WALSH COLLEGE held this annual dinner event on Oct. 21, at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. The evening raised funds for student scholarships and honored metro Detroit business leaders Alan Kaufman of H.W. Kaufman Group, Mark Albrecht of MJA HR Consulting, and Jacqueline Buchanan of Genisys Credit Union, as well as UHY LLP Certified Public Accountants.

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THIS INAUGUARAL BALL, part of the American Speed Festival, took place on Oct. 2, in the new M1 Event Center at Pontiac’s M1 Concourse.

The ball featured fine cuisine, wine and spirits, dancing, and an after party with performances by Quincy Stewart and Ben Sharkey. The fundraising event supported M1 Mobility, a new initiative to provide transportation solutions connecting Pontiac residents to community services and programs.

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THE 17TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON was hosted on Oct. 14, at the Roostertail in Detroit. Presented by DTE Foundation, the event featured a welcome reception with passed appetizers and a wine bar, a Belle Isle shop, and a cigar bar; a luncheon program; and a raffle.

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WITH SO MANY KIDS glued to their smartphones or tablets these days, it’s hard to believe there was a time when they could be captivated by an adult reading the Sunday comics to them. But that’s what’s happening here, as Toby David reads the Detroit Times’ The Comic Weekly to a group of children (with special guest Santa Claus) on the CKLW-TV (Channel 9 in Windsor) show Uncle Toby Reads the Comics.

The program’s title didn’t quite do justice to David’s talents, because he didn’t merely read the comics — he animated them with voices for every character. David was known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices” and later demonstrated his vocal talents as Captain Jolly, host of Popeye and Pals (1957-64), also on CKLW. Clad in a captain’s cap and striped shirt and sporting a beard, Captain Jolly showed cartoons, interspersed with visits to his boat, where he supplied voices to a bevy of puppets.

The Times published from 1900 to 1960, at which time it was bought by The Detroit News. The scrappy publication trailed The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press in circulation, but the Times’ dogged reporters kept writers at the competing papers on their toes. Originally located on Bagley, the Times moved into a new art deco structure at Cass Avenue and Times Square in 1929.

David, the son of Lebanese immigrants, appealed to children on TV, but his interest in them was genuine.

Gordon Castelnero’s book TV Land Detroit recounts an occasion that crystallizes David’s generosity, as well as the Christmas spirit. In 1961, David was pulled over by a policeman — not because of a traffic violation, but because he recognized David and wondered if he had anything to give to his nephew, who was dying of leukemia and idolized Captain Jolly. David, who died in 1994, did one better, visiting the child in his hospital room. The boy was ecstatic. Castelnero quotes David: “As I played with the boy and gave him one of my pictures and a cap, I noticed they [the boy’s mother and aunt] were crying. The nurses were crying … and soon, Captain Jolly was, too.” —George Bulanda

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