Bringing Love, Good Music and Classic Cocktails to the East Warren Community

By Lynzee Mychael Digital Content Writer

Nestled on the Eastside of Detroit, next to the colorful Laundry in the D laundromat, stands The Warren Café, a cozy Blackowned bar bursting at the seams with love. From the intimate setting to the brilliant and unpredictable playlist, this family affair is excited to bring a Downtown Detroit worthy bar experience to the local neighborhood.

At the root of it, The Warren Café is a love story, starring owners Kevin Daniel and Rachel Walker, who found a connection and unbreakable friendship through their music interests, occupations in the service industry and fate.

“We met on social media. It’s hard to say what brought us together. I feel it was our energies and our love for music,” said Walker who met Daniel in 2017 while he worked at popular Detroit concert venue, St. Andrews Hall.

“We just naturally gravitated towards each other and never really let go,” Daniel adds about his now wife and business partner. “I wouldn’t say we are more friends than we are a couple, but we are best friends. Two peas in a pod.”

In 2010, seven years before the couple met,

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Walker’s father, Darryl Walker, purchased the space that is now The Warren Café, with an entirely different plan in mind.

“He always knew he wanted to have a bar, but his idea was mainly something private and quiet for his friends. At the time he could not give it much focus,” said Daniel. “When Rachel and I got together six years ago, I was bartending, and he wanted to do something with the space. I was already working downtown, but eventually it all made sense.”

As COVID-19 began making waves around the world in 2020, Daniel said he had more time to think about his father-in-law’s idea. After discussing and planning as a group, their ideas coalesced into a vision and hopes for the bar. Mr. Walker picked the name The Warren see American masterpiece Revelations will inspire Detroit attendees at all performances. Since its creation in 1960, Revelations has been seen by more people around the world than any other modern dance work, moving audiences with its powerful storytelling and soul-stirring music, evoking timeless themes of determination, hope, and transcendence. Springing from Ailey’s childhood memories of growing up in the south and attending services at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Texas, Revelations pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the African American and explores the emotional spectrum of the human condition.

“Detroit audiences eagerly await the return of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater under the leadership of the company’s Artistic Director, Robert Battle,” says Detroit Opera President & CEO Wayne S. Brown. “The upcoming residency marks the fourteenth occasion since the 1997–98 season that our organization has presented this outstanding company. Join us!”

On Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m., Detroit audiences will have the unique opportunity to experience acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham’s Are You

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“He’s very supportive and down to do whatever we want to do. His vision is the same as our vision in the sense that he takes pride in being able to create an opportunity for his children.” Daniel and Walker, who are expecting their first child together, are excited to give their children these same opportunities from their hard work and sacrifice. The pair show pride in having a family-based establishment, which can be felt throughout the bar.

On January 6, 2022, The Warren Café opened its doors to the public presenting a solution for the missing entertainment options in the area. Daniel and Walker, who also

See WARREN CAFÉ Page B-2 in Your Feelings?, a celebration of Black culture, Black music, and the youthful spirit that perseveres in us all. Scored to a “mixtape” of soul, hip-hop, and R&B featuring music from beloved artists including Jhené Aiko, Drake, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Jazmine Sullivan, and Summer Walker, the critically applauded work explores the connections among music, communication, and personal memory. That same night, Twyla Tharp’s silky and sultry Roy’s Joys (1997), embodying the spontaneity of a 1940s and 50s jazz soundtrack by Roy Eldridge, will also take the stage. Mixing vernacular dance with ballet and modern technique, Roy’s Joys exudes an easy, carefree energy that shows Tharp at her rollicking best.

“The amazing Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Opera House after a three-year absence,” says Jon Teeuwissen, Detroit Opera’s Artistic Advisor for Dance. “The program of mixed repertoire will include two new works and conclude with the ever popular and always enduring Revelations. A cultural treasure beloved by generations of fans, Revelations ‘fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.’” live in the community, knew the locals needed a chill place to get a classic cocktail.

“Our vision was to create a relaxed neighborhood bar offering cocktails with fresh juice and syrups, without having to go downtown,” said Daniel.

The drink menu is a combination of classic and craft cocktails including enough variety for all preferences. With an extensive background in bartending, Daniel curated the menu but doesn’t mind if customers choose to go off script.

“Customers are not limited to the classic cocktails on our menu. The repertoire of classics in my back pocket expands pretty far.” Daniel enjoys trying out new recipes and building his expertise. Walker is soaking it all in and said she enjoys learning how to work behind the bar and expanding her bartending skills with craft cocktails.

Although the menu has many options, Walker said the most popular drink is the Black Berry Margarita. “It’s bright. It’s fruity. Its tequila.” The drinks are aesthetically pleasing and deliver delicious fresh flavors with every sip. Each drink is made with love and handed to customers with a smile, which has earned them a list of regulars and

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“The place just kind of speaks for itself,” said Daniel. “No matter if its 5 people or 55 people, it gives the same vibe. We can be quiet, or we can be full, but the vibe will always naturally flow.”

The Warren Café and the surrounding businesses have become like extended family that they can count on for advice, partnership and an outpouring of support. The couple proudly shows their support too, and is looking forward to collaborations with more businesses this year.

“We really appreciate the community. We do a lot with Morningside Detroit and the East Warren Development Corp., and we just appreciate their support for our vision. We will continue to make changes and add a sense of great culture to East Warren,” said Walker.

Walker and Daniel are looking to expand as their family and clientele continue to grow, allowing time to enjoy parenthood and explore other ventures. The couple hopes to open up the space to offer a multi-layered experience that seamlessly transitions from day to night with a lighter vibe in the daytime and a slow and dark atmosphere in the evenings. The changes to the exterior and interior later this year will allow for the bar to be their first class free. The month of February often comes with even more exciting perks as the gym celebrates Rashad’s birthday.

“Every February we have a birthday special where you can get 5 classes for the price of my age. February 3rd, I turn 34 years old, so we are offering any 5 classes you want for $34.” For more information about classes, specials and upcoming events visit Jabsgym.com.

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more visible and attract new customers and opportunities.

The Warren Café welcomes people from all walks of life and the owners tell us the energy of the bar attracts amazing people. Walker wants people who feel comfortable with the space and want to feel the positive energy of the bar to come out and experience it.

“We generally go to chill places with nice music and a nice vibe. I really wanted to bring that to East Warren because obviously there’s more people like us in the world who want to go to a place in our neighborhood that’s nice and chill,” said Walker.

The cherry on top for The Warren Café visitors is the rocking playlist that’s compiled of the couples’ personal favorites. The soulful, sometimes alternative, sometimes nostalgic soundtrack resonates with customers and creates an enjoyable experience that’s hard to break away from. Daniel said the inspiration behind the playlist is a mixture of familiarity and laid-back sounds.

Visitors are welcome to come chat, grab a cocktail and enjoy the music Friday to Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Happy Hour is every Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and the bar hosts a variety of events and pop ups which can be tracked on social media sites, including @ warrencafedet.

The Warren Café is bringing positivity, quality products and family back to Black bars in Detroit neighborhoods, while offering a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere that is rare to find within inner city areas. This bar is more than a business and they are planting the proper seeds to become a permanent and important fixture in their community. The Warren Café continues to shake up the city, while pouring into the community, one drink at a time.

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After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Dana wasn’t given much hope—until he turned to Henry Ford Health for a second opinion.

His team treated Dana with an MRI-guided linear accelerator, the most precise radiation therapy available. Dana needed fewer than half of the planned radiation treatments, and he was surprised that he didn’t experience any pain, burning or peeling. Now, he’s looking forward to retirement, and traveling the U.S. in a mobile home to pursue his love of fishing. Join us at our upcoming FREE prostate cancer screening event on Saturday, March 4, in Warren. To learn more about the event or about prostate screening, visit henryford.com/YourProstateYourHealth.

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DETROIT WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT NOTICE

PUBLIC MEETING FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS

FY24 CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROJECT

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) announces a Public Meeting regarding its Project Plan for proposed stormwater improvements in the City of Detroit. DWSD will be seeking Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) American Rescue Plant Act (ARPA) Grant assistance for FY2024.

These projects are comprised of upgrading stormwater infrastructure at select locations in the West Outer Drive neighborhood (West Chicago) and the Castle Rouge and Eliza Howell neighborhood (Schoolcraft) in the City of Detroit.

The project titles are West Chicago South Stormwater Improvements, West Chicago North Stormwater Improvements, Schoolcraft South Stormwater Improvements and Schoolcraft North Stormwater Improvements. Construction will include excavation and removal of existing materials, construction of the proposed storm sewer, backfill of the excavation required for piping work, and restoration of each work site. All work to be performed within the existing road right-of-way and easements. The benefit of the project will be improved ability of DWSD to provide reliable combined sewer collection services and improved water quality of the Rouge River. Guidelines issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy’s (EGLE) qualifies the City of Detroit as significantly overburdened which may allow these projects to be funded through a grant; which would result in no impact on user rates.

The temporary impact of construction activities will be minimized through mitigation measures specified in the contract documents. Adverse impacts on historical, archaeological, geographic, or cultural areas are not expected. This project is necessary to ensure that the DWSD will be able to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Rouge River while maintaining combined sewer collection services to residents and improving the water quality of the Rouge River. The Project Plan describes stormwater improvement projects that will enhance system capacity by treating and conveying wet weather to the Rouge River, reducing combined sewer overflows. The total cost of the project is currently estimated at approximately $19.2 million for the West Chicago South Stormwater Improvements, $17 million for west Chicago North Stormwater Improvements, $22 million for Schoolcraft South Stormwater Improvements and $20 Million for Schoolcraft North; for a total of $78.2 million which is being sought through the CWSRF (ARPA Grant) program.

The Public Meeting will present a description of the recommended projects, estimated costs, noting no potential impact for customers. The use of grant funding will cover the vast majority of the project cost. The purpose of the public meeting is not only to inform, but to seek and gather input from people that will be affected. Comments and viewpoints from the public are encouraged.

THE PROJECT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE DURING THE BOARD OF WATER

COMMISSIONERS MEETING ON:

DATE: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

PLACE: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Water Board Building 735 Randolph, 5th Floor, Board Room Detroit, Michigan 48226

TIME: 2:00 p.m.

Call in using your phone: 301-715-8592 312-626-6799 267-831-0333

Zoom Meeting ID: 815 7263 5118

Zoom Passcode: 482262021

To attend online:

Zoom link: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/81572635118

Use Passcode: 482262021

Information on the Project Plan will be available for review after February 27, 2023 at the following locations: 1 Cit y Website: detroitmi.gov/dwsd

2 By email request to Sonali Patel: sonali.patel@detroitmi.gov

3 In person at the Water Board Building

If you have questions or want to submit written statements for the Public Meeting, call or write:

Call: Sonali Patel at 313-782-2477

Email: Sonali Patel at sonali.patel@detroitmi.gov

Mail: Sonali Patel Detroit Water and Sewerage Department 735 Randolph, Suite 901 Detroit, MI 48226

Written comments will be accepted at the above address if received prior to 2:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

You may provide your public comment in-person or via Zoom (see below).

In-person attendees o We respectfully request that you maximize your three minutes by sharing all your comments/ questions at one time. o You will only be called upon once for public comment. o Once the chair closes public comment, there will be no other comments from the public accepted and all public attendees will not be acknowledged during the remainder of the meeting.

•Upon entering the Water Board Building, DWSD Security will do temperature checks and require everyone to complete a Visitor COVID-19 Questionnaire.

If you want to make public comment, complete the form available in the Board Room and it will be provided to the Chair. The Chair will call on you during the appropriate time.

Attending via Zoom

• During the public comment section, raise your hand using the Zoom hand icon on your desktop or mobile device, or if calling into the meeting by phone, press *9 to raise your hand (press *6 to unmute when called upon).

• We respectfully request that you maximize your three minutes by sharing all your comments/ questions at one time.

• You will only be called upon once for public comment.

• Once the chair closes public comment, there will be no other comments from the public accepted and all attendees will remain muted for the duration of the meeting.

City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department

Gary Brown, Director

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