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It’s been way too long, Detroit! So, in celebration of 2021’s Best of Detroit results, we invited some of this year’s winners to (safely) stage the kind of swanky soiree we’re itching to attend.

Check it out — along with our picks of the places and experiences we’ve missed the most over the past year.

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Find out who’s Best of Detroit in more than 175 categories. Plus, WDET’s Stephen Henderson on how missing Detroit during the pandemic has only deepened his affection for the city and the people who make it special.

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MADE IN MICHIGAN: 24 TO MARS AND BEYOND

88 CULTURE CALENDAR

Our carefully curated guide to the month’s arts offerings.

Scientist Terry Himes on his route from U-M to NASA and on to the Red Planet

89 THE SOUND OF DETROIT An impressive new box set catalogs the intercontinental influence of Detroit techno

‘THE BATTLE’S 25 NEVER OVER’

More than a dozen local LGBTQ elected officials joined our historic virtual summit.

They had a lot to celebrate.

90 GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN’

Bummed that there’s no Auto Show? Check out these other great places to get your gear fix.

EXTREME 26 PHILANTHROPY

Dan and Jennifer Gilbert’s $500 million gift to Detroit set a record, but it’s not the only Michigan mega donation

92 GO FOR BROKEN

Our usually restrained writer let it all out at one of two local rage rooms — and kinda liked it

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Detroit’s Art Deco landmark is a visual wonder. Are its best days perpetually in its past?

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Meet the functionally fashionable influencer behind the popular lifestyle blog Lil Miss JB Style

SPOTLIGHT: 33 PERIOD.BOX

A Detroit native’s natural products ease menstrual pain and the conversation about it

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104 SUMMER SPLASHES

Cool down as the mercury rises with recipes from Detroit-area mixologists

18 E D I TO R’ S L E T T E R 107 R E STAU R A N T L I ST I N G S

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Mamba Hamissi and Nadia Nijimbere bring the flavors of East Africa to New Center

Where to source upscale olive oils for marinating, sauteing, or simply dressing up a dish

The busy Beverly Hills gastroenterologist gets away from it all — right in his own backyard

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101 RESTAURANT REPORT: BAOBAB FARE

105 A WELL-OILED KITCHEN

I NEED MY SPACE: 34 DR. LARRY STAWICK

Computer programmer Tanya Atanasova blends high tech and high fashion with her Ann Arbor-based brand, Sofianka

Former Freep restaurant critic Mark Kurlyandchik on Val’s, the pandemic-born pop-up

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It’s (Almost) Party Time WE’RE HAVING A PART Y, DETROIT !

No, sadly, it’s not the full-on, get-tipsy-with-other-real-live-humans kind of party. More of the look-at-these-pictures-and-use-your-imagination type — the sort of surrogate experience we’ve all become accustomed to settling for in these Zoom-ified, can-you-hear-me-now times.

But hey, a party’s a party. And, for now, we’ll take what we can get.

For our Best of Detroit issue this year, we invited a cast of winners to help us conjure up this imaginary soiree, held at the David Whitney Building on a hopefully not-too-distant evening when things are back to “normal.” Dressed to the nines after a year of sweats and slippers, we imagined, we’d hit the town with abandon and — perhaps after a mass mask-burning ceremony in Campus Martius Park — crowd together in that elegant space to party like it’s … oh, let’s say 2022. Just to be safe. Think of it as a sort of coming-back-out party for a city that’s been stuck in a COVIDinduced, half-speed version of itself for far too long.

But this year’s issue isn’t just a celebration of the businesses that, with characteristic Motor City grit and imagination, powered through the pandemic and still managed to earn the affection of Hour Detroit readers — though it certainly is that, with winners chosen in more than 175 categories. It’s also an ode to all the little joys of life that we’ve missed out on over the past year and that are now — with vaccinations readily available to anyone with enough good sense to get one — tantalizingly close to being back within reach.

In his insightful essay on page 39, Stephen Henderson, the host of WDET’s Detroit Today (who also happened to be voted Best Radio News Reporter by our readers), reflects on his long-held belief that the best way to truly appreciate Detroit is to leave it, spend some time building a life elsewhere, and then come back. In many ways, that’s what the past year has been like for all of us, as we’ve been separated in a very real way from the full experience of Detroit life.

Throughout this issue, we asked some of our frequent contributors to tell us what they’ve missed most during the pandemic. What struck me in reading their diverse submissions was what they almost universally had in common. Whether they wrote about getting a late-night haircut in Dearborn, splitting a dessert downtown, or taking in a live show at El Club, what lay beneath each of their missed experiences was the same thing: the enriching presence of fellow Detroiters.

Henderson captured the sentiment beautifully in explaining why he hasn’t been back to the stunning Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts, even though it’s been open to the public for quite a while now: “For me, the strongest emotional resonance in that space comes from the people I’ve shared it with, the other Detroiters who come to mind when I think of that room.”

We’re itching to share this city with all of you again, too.

But here’s the thing: That’s only going to happen when the pandemic is in our past. So don’t be a killjoy. Wear your mask, get your shot — and let’s get this party started.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE to stage a mock party during a pandemic. That’s what the wardrobe, photography, makeup, modeling, and design pros above pulled off at the David Whitney Building on April 15. Our imaginary fete gathered a cast of Best of Detroit winners (and goods from a number of winning vendors) to envision the kind of elegant evening we’re all eager to have once we’ve finally put COVID-19 and its party-pooper precautions behind us.

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KICKS OFF OUR BEST OF DETROIT PACKAGE (PAGE 38) “The thing I can’t wait to get back to in Detroit is Detroiters.

Us. The people who give emotional resonance and weight to the places I like the most. The pandemic taught me that life’s two most valuable commodities are time, and people. Neither can be replaced.” Henderson is a Detroit native who hosts Detroit Today on WDET and American Black Journal on Detroit Public Television. He’s also founding editor of BridgeDetroit. Henderson’s journalism career spans 30 years and includes more than two dozen national awards, including the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.

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PHOTOGRAPHED BEST OF DETROIT (PAGE 38) “Detroit, I’ve missed your energy. I’ve missed date nights, dining, the DIA, concerts, shows, and festivals.” Jadan is an advertising and editorial photographer who specializes in fashion, automotive, and lifestyles. He has recently been selected as one of the winners of the prestigious American Photography Awards and as one of the Lürzer’s Archive top 200 advertising photographers worldwide.

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The rivalry found its way all the way to JPL. We have a lot of people from Michigan. A few people are

I started shooting rockets up in my backyard. I decided I needed more space, so I went to the big open field behind the high school and started shooting rockets. Two of my friends were taking biology at the time and doing these experiments on mice, and they said we should combine the two and start shooting the mice in the rockets. My part of that, sort of an engineering part, was to keep the mice safe, of course, and then they would be running tests before and after the flight. I wanted to work for NASA because at the time Gemini and Apollo were just starting up, and it was just an exciting time in America in general.

Everybody was really excited about what we were doing in space, and I said, “Well, that’s where I want to be.” So my goal from a very early age was to work for NASA.

Your job title is complicated. What do you do?

I’m in the mission planning and sequencing area.

These are part of the teams that actually build the commands that we actually send to the spacecraft.

When Perseverance landed, what was the mood like at JPL?

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Intriguing findings from researchers across Michigan

By Steve Friess POT WITHDRAWAL IS A REAL THING While proponents of legalized marijuana often insist it isn’t as addictive as other psychoactive drugs, a study at the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System found most people who use cannabis to combat pain

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struggle with an array of symptoms when they stop use. Those symptoms include anxiety, sleep difficulties, decreased appetite, restlessness, depressed mood, aggression, irritability, nausea, sweating, headache, stomach pain, strange dreams, increased anger, and shakiness, according to Lara Coughlin, an addiction psychologist who led the two-year study of 527 patients funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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FOUND MOST PEOPLE WHO USE CANNABIS TO COMBAT PAIN STRUGGLE WITH AN ARRAY OF SYMPTOMS WHEN THEY STOP USE.

ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES, REDUX The nervous system that developed into that of modern-day humans can be traced back 100 million more years than previously thought, according to research published in the journal Science involving Michigan State University biologist Ingo Braasch. The findings, based on examinations of the spotted gar, a freshwater fish native to North America, indicate that

humans descended from a fish that some 450 million years ago had similarly sophisticated connections between their eyes and brains responsible for depth perception.

NO APPLES A DAY KEEPS SLEEP AWAY A lack of fruits and vegetables in the diets of young adults could cause chronic insomnia, according to a study of more than 1,400 people in their 20s led by U-M nutritional

sciences professor Erica Jansen and published in Sleep Health Journal. The good news, Jansen says, is that it’s easily correctable — by eating five servings a day. A serving is generally understood as between 4 and 6 ounces, according to the Mayo Clinic. “What is unique about our study is that we were able to see that as fruit and vegetable intake changed, insomniarelated sleep characteristics also changed,” Jansen says.

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$41,973

The average full-time salary for minority employees in metro Detroit, which ranked No. 19 in the U.S. for large urban regions.

Monroe, Michigan, was No. 1 among small metro areas with an average of $66,372, and the Lansing area was No. 1 among midsize metro areas at $53,097, according to data compiled by Self.inc.

Steve Friess, Hour Detroit’s news and features editor

Jason Morgan, Washtenaw County commissioner

Mike McFall, Hazel Park City Council member

Joe Rozell, Huntington Woods city commissioner

Luke Londo, Hazel Park City Council member

Dave Coulter, Oakland County executive

Jason Hoskins, Southfield City Council member

Susan Estep, Saline Area School Board member

Amani Johnson, Southfield School Board member

$31M The amount collected in taxes for all marijuana sales in the state in 2020. At 0.1 percent of all taxes collected, this ranks Michigan second to last — succeeded only by Maine — among the 10 states where recreational marijuana is legal. Colorado, first to legalize nonmedicinal pot, brought in $387 million — good for a nation-high 2.7 percent of the state’s total tax revenue.

1,651

The median size in square feet of newly built homes in metro Detroit. Only two other regions — the Miami and San Francisco areas — had a smaller number. No. 1 was Salt Lake City, where the typical home is 2,664 square feet, according to data compiled by Filterbuy.com.

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The number of traffic fatalities to occur between 2017 and 2019 on Gratiot Avenue, between East Grand Boulevard and Seven Mile Road, making it the deadliest 5-mile stretch in Michigan, according to data compiled by MoneyGeek.com.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Michigan State Department of Revenue

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‘The Battle’s Never Over’ On a historic Facebook Live summit, 13 LGBTQ elected officials from metro Detroit revel in the growing political clout of a long-marginalized community

BY STEVE FRIESS

FIFT Y MINUTES INTO a historic Zoom event, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter couldn’t contain his amazement any longer.

“Maybe it’s because I’m the old-timer here who’s been in office for 19 years, but I get chills seeing all the young faces on this call,” said Coulter who, at 60, was elected last year as the state’s first openly gay county executive. “I love the fact that here we are in 2021 and so many intelligent, creative, and talented people get to pursue their dreams in politics.”

He wasn’t the only one. When Hour Detroit decided to host an event featuring as many of the 17 openly LGBTQ elected officials serving across the metro Detroit region as could attend, nobody expected almost all of them to appear. The summit, which streamed live on Facebook in midApril, could have devolved into another unwieldy pandemic-era digital cacophony — and it is true that the large number of participants made it impossible, even in nearly two hours, to give everyone ample time to speak.

But the crowded event served a purpose

beyond the specifics of what anybody said; it was a visual illustration of the dramatic gains made by a community that until recently struggled for political representation.

The attendees seemed gleeful to note their diversity in terms of race, age, gender, and office; the 13 included three school board members, five city councilors, three county officials, and two state legislators.

“When I was first elected 10 years ago, you could not have a Zoom full of LGBT elected officials in the state of Michigan or metro Detroit like we have right here today,” said State Sen. Jeremy Moss, 36, who in 2018 became the first out state senator after two terms as history’s second out state representative. Of that first campaign, in 2011 for Southfield City Council, Moss recalled: “I was young, recently out, and I didn’t know how to talk about being gay. It was something I really tried to avoid. But as we talked about what progress we needed to make on, I became more comfortable and the state of Michigan became more comfortable and started to elect openly LGBTQ candidates. …

Decades ago, maybe it was a liability to run as openly gay. In 2021, it’s a liability to run as a homophobic candidate.”

Indeed, Michigan, despite a legislature dominated by conservative Republicans, is a national leader, with a total of 36 out LGBTQ people elected to office, according to the nonprofit Victory Institute. Just four states — New York, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania — have more, and in Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan is one of just six states to elect an LGBTQ candidate to statewide office.

“Maybe 20 or 30 years ago, people couldn’t conceive of how LGBTQ people could serve openly Who’s Zoomin’: Hour Detroit editor Steve Friess’ (top left) en masse interview of LGBTQ city, county, state, and school officials was a coming out party of sorts for ambitious Michigan politicos of tomorrow.

About the out Here’s an alphabetical list of all known LGBTQ elected officials representing metro Detroit communities. * Bolded names participated in Hour’s LGBTQ Virtual Summit Dave Coulter, Oakland County executive Susan Estep, Saline Area School Board member Jason Hoskins, Southfield City Council member Amani Johnson, Southfield School Board member Luke Londo, Hazel Park City Council member Mike McFall, Hazel Park City Council member Mike McGuinness, Pontiac School Board president Jason Morgan, Washtenaw County commissioner Jeremy Moss, State Sen. Brad O’Conner, Ypsilanti parks commissioner Greg Pawlica, Ferndale City Council member Laurie Pohutsky, State Rep. Travis Radina, Ann Arbor City Council member Joe Rozell, Huntington Woods city commissioner Bret Scott, Pleasant Ridge City commissioner Katie Scott, Washtenaw County commissioner Ken Siver, Southfield mayor

Watch the whole program at hourdetroit.com.

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(2013-2018) From: Richard and Susan Rogel To: University of Michigan For what: The Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is now the Rogel Cancer Center.

Origin of wealth: Richard Rogel founded the Preferred Provider Organization of Michigan, an insurance company he sold in the 1990s to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

CHARITY

Extreme Philanthropy The Gilberts set a new giving standard with that $500 million pledge to Detroit, but they’re not Michigan’s only megadonors. We ranked them.

BY STEVE FRIESS

THE ANNOUNCEMENT in late March that Dan and Jennifer Gilbert and their affiliated foundations plan to give $500 million to the City of Detroit over the coming decade appears to be the largest donation to a municipality in American history. It’s hard to know where it stands in terms of overall individual gifts because, while there are notable instances of other gigantic donations — Ted Turner gave $1 billion over 20 years to the United Nations, for instance — most of history’s biggest donations have been by the mega-rich to their own charitable foundations to then dole out in smaller chunks.

Regardless, it’s clear that the Gilberts’ largesse is by far the biggest single contribution of any kind in Michigan history. While nobody — until now — has been keeping a running list, Hour Detroit scoured philanthropic records and news reports to assemble the 21 largest donations in Mitten history.

This list will live on our website, hourdetroit.com, and will be updated as new gifts occur or if we learn of unreported past mega-donations.

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$110 million (2013) From: Charles T. Munger To: University of Michigan For what: Construction of the Munger Graduate Residences, an upscale dorm opened in 2015.

Origin of wealth: Munger is vice-chair of Berkshire Hathaway, the investment conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett.

$111.2 million+

(2016-2021) From: Charles Stuart Mott Foundation To: Various Flint organizations For what: The Mott Foundation represented the bulk of a $125 million pledge in 2016 that also included contributions from the Ford, Kellogg, Kresge, and Carnegie foundations in response to the health devastation brought on by leadtainted drinking water in Flint. Mott promised $100 million over five years but actually gave $111.2 million as of April 2021 for a wide range of relief services, including programs to bolster water safety, health care, and education.

Origin of wealth: Mott, who died in 1973, was a cofounder of General Motors and owner of U.S. Sugar.

$150 MILLION

$56 million (2011)

$100 MILLION

$100+ million (2011) From: Ronda E. Stryker and William Johnston To: Western Michigan University For what: The founding of the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, which was established in 2012.

Origin of wealth: Homer Stryker founded the self-named medical device conglomerate.

$60 MILLION

$100 million (2004)

From: Stephen M. Ross To: Detroit Center for Innovation For what: A 14-acre development in downtown on the site of the former Wayne County Jail due to break ground this year that will include a 190,000square-foot academic building affiliated with U-M as well as a business incubator, housing, and a hotel and conference center.

From: A. Alfred Taubman To: University of Michigan For what: Stem cell and cancer research. As a result, the Biomedical Science Research Building was renamed in his honor, among other campus tributes.

Origin of wealth: Taubman, who died in 2015, was a mall-development pioneer whose holdings were bought out in 2010 by Simon Property Group in a $3.6 billion deal. He gave a total of $141 million to U-M during his life.

$50 million (2013)

$100 million (2020)

From: Stephen M. Ross To: University of Michigan For what: A new business school building, (pictured below).

$60 million (2015) From: Sam Zell To: University of Michigan For what: An entrepreneurship institute named for him at the Ross School of Business.

Origin of wealth: Zell founded Equity Groups Investments, a massive real estate conglomerate.

He also has owned Schwinn Bicycle Co., Sealy, and the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise.

From: Zell Family Foundation To: University of Michigan For what: Funding of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). The program was subsequently renamed the Helen Zell Writers’ Program in honor of Sam Zell’s wife, who is executive director of the foundation and a U-M alumna.

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From: Stephen M. Ross To: University of Michigan For what: Renovations to older Ross School of Business buildings and to U-M Athletics facilities.

Origin of wealth: Ross is the majority owner of The Related Companies, a real estate conglomerate that developed New York City’s Time Warner Center. He is also principal owner of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

$500 million (2021-2031) From: Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund To: City of Detroit For what: Beyond the first $15 million going to wipe out back real estate taxes for some 20,000 Detroit homeowners, little else had been announced as of press time.

Origin of wealth: Dan Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans and Rock Ventures, is owner of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and a huge portfolio of downtown Detroit real estate, among other things.

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$30 million (2018)

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$50 million (2014)

From: Ron and Eileen Weiser To: University of Michigan For what: A variety of programs including the School of Education, the Athletics Department, the U-M Health System, the University Musical Society, and the Ross School of Business. Half of it went to establish the Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies in the International Institute at the College of LSA. Origin of wealth: Ron Weiser founded McKinley Associates, a national real estate investment firm.

$40 million (2016) From: Mike and Marian Ilitch To: Wayne State University For what: Building the new home of WSU’s business school, renamed the Mike Ilitch School of Business in The District Detroit area, which opened in 2018.

Origin of Wealth: The Ilitches co-founded Little Caesars pizza and own the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers, and Olympia Entertainment. Mike Ilitch died in 2017.

$30 million (2021) From: Dan and Jennifer Gilbert To: Cranbrook Academy of Art For what: Twenty full-tuition scholarships for underrepresented minority students as well as an endowment for future fellowships to attend the Bloomfield Hills graduate school in architecture, art, and design.

Jennifer Gilbert chairs the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum board of governors.

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$50 million (2007-2013)

From: Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation To: University of Michigan For what: The cardiovascular center at U-M Health System, which was renamed for them.

Origin of wealth: Sam Frankel, who died in 2008, developed commercial and residential real estate including what is now Somerset Collection in Troy.

$44 million (2004) From: Delores and William Brehm To: University of Michigan For what: To fund expansion of the School of Medicine’s W.K. Kellogg Eye Center with a 222,000-square-foot building that also included space for research into Type 1 diabetes that went on to be known as the Brehm Center for Diabetic Research.

Origin of Wealth: William Brehm is an engineer who founded SRA International, an information technology firm specializing in military and national security systems. The company merged with another firm in 2015 and eventually was sold in 2018 to General Dynamics for $9.6 billion.

$32 million (2021) From: Mat Ishbia To: Michigan State University For what: To expand MSU’s athletic facilities and support other athletics programs.

Origin of Wealth: Ishbia is CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation’s largest wholesale mortgage company.

$30 million (2020) From: Ron and Eileen Weiser To: University of Michigan For what: The establishment of the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute, named for their daughter.

$25 MILLION

$25 million (2020) From: Chris and Lisa Jeffries To: Henry Ford Health System For what: To expand Henry Ford’s Precision Medicine program, which focuses on research into cancer, behavioral health, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases.

Origin of Wealth: Chris Jeffries is co-founder of Millennium Partners, a real estate development firm.

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From: Edward J. Minskoff To: Michigan State University For what: To complete what became the 100,000-squarefoot Minskoff Business Pavilion at MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business. The state-of-theart academic facility opened in 2019.

Origin of Wealth: Minskoff is founder of an eponymous real estate firm that owns or manages about 6 million square feet of office, retail, and residential space in Manhattan.

$25 million (2020) From: MacKenzie Scott To: United Way of Southeastern Michigan For what: United Way was the largest local beneficiary of a $4.2 billion giving spree Scott went on that included gifts to 384 charities across the U.S. There are no strings attached to the gift, but the intention was to help causes hurt by decreased donations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Origin of Wealth: Scott received more than $35 billion in stock in Amazon.com in her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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When the Greater Penobscot opened in 1928, it was the eighth tallest building in the world.

What is it?

The 47-story, 565-foot-tall tower at 645 Griswold in downtown Detroit is the largest of three Penobscot buildings. At the time it opened in 1928, it was the eighth tallest building in the world and remained the tallest in Detroit until 1977, when the Renaissance Center opened at 729 feet.

In 1993, the Ally Detroit Center opened at 619 feet, demoting the Greater Penobscot to the city’s No. 3.

What’s it named for?

Builder Simon J. Murphy named the landmark complex after a Native American tribe in New England as a tribute to his youth spent working on the Penobscot River in Maine. Murphy died in 1905, two decades before the Greater Penobscot, the third structure, was completed.

In 1972, it was renamed City National Bank Building and a CNB logo was affixed to its top, but the Penobscot name was officially restored in 1983 after the bank was acquired by First American.

The move was celebrated; the Detroit Free Press editorial board wrote that the decision meant that “right, justice, and truth can prevail … sometimes.”

What’s special about it?

The building is a splendorous example of the Art Deco era, particularly with its zigguratlike apex, many artistic tributes to Native Americans, and its striking H-shaped front facade intended to maximize natural light inside.

The lower levels boast work by master sculptor Corrado Parducci, including relief work in which an American Indian hunts wolves and buffalo with a bow and arrow.

When the 12-foot-wide red beacon atop is lit, it can be seen from 40 miles away.

Why is it in the news lately?

Who occupies it?

Because a suite of Wayne County Court offices is located in the Penobscot, dozens of law firm offices also populate its floors, along with the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association and the Wolverine Bar Association.

Those attorneys need to eat, so there’s Detroit Donuts, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Athens Souvlaki, and Carnival Fresh Mex. Beyond that, there’s an eclectic array of tenants, including the Christian Television Network, a piano instructor, a dentist, a travel agency, a Comerica branch, a wedding photographer, a recording studio, and the “No. 1 celebrity Indian DJ service,” DJ Ice and Fresh Productions.

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A HIGH-RISE BROUGHT LOW The Greater Penobscot has long been among Detroit’s most celebrated landmarks. Its decay, though, is drawing a different sort of attention.

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It’s falling apart — overheating boilers, overflowing toilets, power outages — and it doesn’t seem like the current owners, Triple Properties of Toronto, much care. The company wants $100 million for the building, which it bought for $5 million in 2012. “It’s so sad because our view is so gorgeous — you can overlook the Detroit River, we can see Windsor,” paralegal Deanna Denby, who works on the 41st floor, told the Detroit Free Press in March. “But the building is just horrible on the inside.” In 2020, the city issued 177 blight tickets and fines for the building. Triple is owned by Greek-Canadian businessman Andreas Apostolopoulos, whose firm also oversaw the decline of the Pontiac Silverdome.

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“I always hope to be a space where I can help inspire people. I want people to feel good in their body and help them figure out what that means for them.”

—JORDAN BLACKWELL

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This metro Detroit lifestyle blogger shares her favorite shops, summer style tips, and where she snaps the best pics

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AS LIFEST YLE BLOGGER Jordan Blackwell says on her website, she wants you to live (and dress for) your best life.

The metro Detroit transplant’s blog, Lil Miss JB Style, started as an outlet from her job as an automotive engineer and has become a destination for multifaceted women seeking outfit inspiration for whatever their days may bring. She frequently posts tips for styling everything from cozy-chic loungewear and monochromatic ensembles to knee-high snakeskin boots and zebra print shackets (i.e. shirt-jackets).

You’ll also find insights about her skin care routine, favorite local haunts, workouts, and travels.

Here, Blackwell dishes on where to shop and shoot photos, and what you really should add to your summer wardrobe.

Personal style: It’s functional yet fun. I’ve always tried to [wear] something that I’m going to be able to move in and live life in, but also stuff that is a little more expressive, you know? So, it’s not just muted colors. I like patterns, prints, colors, and things like that. [Also,] I think a really big part of my style is, I don’t just want to wear this once; I want to wear this for the next couple months, the next couple of years.

Favorite shops and brands: Oh, ASOS — all my friends can tell you. H&M definitely is another favorite brand. I’ve gotten a little more into Revolve because they have one-off pieces and some good jewelry. Right down the street from me in Royal Oak, there’s Pitaya. I find myself shopping there like every week. Former Vintage [in Royal Oak] has really good shoes. Recently I’ve been getting into shoes and I’m just like, “So you’re going to take all my money because you have really good sneakers.” And then Bird Bee [in Detroit] — I usually pick up a piece at least every time I’m in there. Summer style predictions: This summer is all about bralettes, crop tops, and cut-outs. Those are the three things I’m seeing everywhere. And the nice thing about them is you can wear them with anything — like your shorts or you can wear with some jeans or if you’ve got some nice wide-leg pants. My hack is sports bras that have padding. Layered under like a nice button-up or even a good see-through duster. Fave photoshoot spots: There’s a wall across from Atomic Coffee on Main Street [in Royal Oak]; I don’t know why, but that’s my favorite wall. Recently, I’ve been into parking structures and I’m mad that I’m just now getting into them. I also like to do Belle Isle because early in the morning you can get some alone time. Top travel experience: It was me and my mom — we went to Mexico and went swimming with whale sharks. It was just so ridiculously cool.

Check out Blackwell’s blog at lilmissjbstyle.com.

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A Detroit native creates a line of natural products to ease both menstrual pain and the conversation about period equity

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LET’S BE CLEAR: Periods are normal, even if the topic makes some people squeamish. Native Detroiter Christina Rutherford wants to change both the conversation about — and people’s experience of — menstruation and the mental and physical effects of the premenstrual syndrome that often accompanies it.

Rutherford’s brand, Period.Box, is especially focused on relieving PMS cramps and pains.

The brand offers roll-ons, bath soaks, salves, and herbal tea made for alleviating pain in the lower abdomen, inner thighs, heels, and back of the neck. All products are made of certified-organic essential oils, including soothing clary sage, Roman chamomile, ylang ylang, and eucalyptus.

Rutherford herself had experienced terrible cramps and was looking for a natural alternative to the heavy painkillers that left her exhausted. As an event host and chapter leader for #HappyPeriod, a national charitable organization that provides menstrual hygiene kits for homeless people, she met many who were looking for alternative forms of pain relief. These experiences motivated Rutherford to launch her brand in 2020.

“It was just so amazing being able to connect with other women on a level as deep and as intimate as your reproductive cycle,” Rutherford says. “It’s a very different type of bond that I wasn’t quite familiar with. … I met a lot of women

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Rutherford wants her brand to be a vehicle for conversations about menstrual and reproductive health as well as period equity — making sure menstrual products are affordable and accessible for all who have periods. She intends to do that by offering period education in schools and by helping to improve access to menstrual care for those in prisons.

“I’m going to use Period.Box to start that conversation and support in any way that I can, whether it’s me as an individual or with offering my products or through fundraising techniques,” Rutherford says. “That’s how I plan to work in this space.”

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HOME ‘AWAY’ FROM HOME A busy Beverly Hills gastroenterologist gets away from it all right in his own backyard

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AFTER RENOVATING EVERY ROOM in their 1941 Beverly Hills home, Dr. Larry and Paula Stawick decided to do some exterior work on their park-like, tree-filled, 4-and-¾-acre lot. A deck situated on the top of an old storage garage several feet from the home wasn’t very practical.

“We’ve used that deck maybe for 20 minutes,” Larry says with a laugh. “The mosquitos were bad. It was falling apart. I was thinking of building a gazebo out there, but you’d have to screen it in. I was then toying with the idea of having a nice hideaway.”

Enter architect Kevin Hart of Kevin Hart Associates in Birmingham. “Kevin thought it’d be a great getaway spot, so we started BS’ing about what we’d like,” Larry says. “I described to him that I’d want a lot of windows and drew a tiny picture. Kevin asked if I wanted to heat it, and, if so, he could put the furnace in the garage below. We also thought a fireplace would be neat, and so on.” Hart then drew up the plans. “Kevin incredibly designed what my exact thoughts were right down to a T. It’s a dream.”

Today, the busy gastroenterologist, who is a Michigan State University clinical professor as well as a faculty member of the Ascension Providence Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, enjoys writing lectures and reading his students’ papers, playing his guitar, and maybe sipping on a cognac, in what he calls his tree house.

“He works close to 65 hours a week,” Hart says (Larry is also a gastroenterologist in private practice and is on staff at Ascension Providence Southfield and Ascension Providence Novi).

“This ‘away’ room structure gives him a remote study area to read a book, catch up on his research, and enjoy a roaring fire just a few steps away from his house.”

The Stawicks and Hart worked with interior designer Connie Lovell (now based in Pinehurst, North Carolina) on choosing furnishings and with builder Victor Talia of Victor Talia Architecture in Birmingham. (Hart and Talia won a Detroit Home Design Award for the project). “I love it,” Larry says of the end result. “In the winter when it’s snowing, it feels like you’re Up North. It’s my little domain. Five minutes after I walk in there after work, I’m relaxed.”

Here, Larry, who, incidentally, was named a Top Doc in this magazine, gives us a tour of his special space.

Exterior details: Painted in gray-blue and crisp-white tones, the getaway evokes a traditional look and perfectly complements the main home.

The siding is a HardiePlank (a manufactured product that looks like wood). The stonework includes a mix of Michigan stream stone and Michigan river rock.

Cozy touches: “My wife made a pillow that has a tiger head on it, and I have an afghan that her aunt made for me,” Larry says. The needlepoint pillow is made from canvas and wool that Paula bought in England.

Under, around, and over: For the flooring, Larry chose a grayblue slate that complements the light wood (handhewn Michigan cedar) used on the walls and ceiling.

Mantle pieces: An antique scale sits above the fireplace, as does a pistol that “looks like an old pirate pistol,” Larry says. The scale was purchased at an auction at Detroit’s DuMouchelle Art Galleries. The old pirate pistol is a replica and is the same type of pistol Johnny Depp used in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.

Another gun is a replica of a flintlock.

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Awesome award: “I have trinkets that are special to me, including an Hour Detroit magazine Top Doc Award.”

Window shopping: A lot of windows was a must for Larry, given the beautiful property. They chose Weather Shield windows that were custom-ordered from Caswell Window and Door in White Lake.

“It’s my little domain. Five minutes after I walk in there after work, I’m relaxed.”

—DR. LARRY STAWICK

Cheers: Larry cherishes the beer mug that his late brother gave him when he was a freshman at Michigan State University. There’s also a crystal decanter for his favorite cognac.

Book it: Larry is loyal to his Spartans. One of his favorite books depicts the history of the buildings on MSU’s campus.

Mother memory: The small side table contains a music box that plays Larry’s mother’s favorite song from the movie Doctor Zhivago. His parents bought it on a trip to Switzerland and his mother disassembled it and snuck it back to the States in her bag.

Instrumental for relaxing: Larry plays classical guitar and practices in his getaway. If he’s not strumming strings, classical music fills the air through built-in speakers. “I didn’t want a television out there,” he notes.

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A model dials up the style with a shirt and skirt from Sofianka’s Fall-Winter 2021 collection. 

FASHION

Geek Chic

Ann Arbor computer programmer Tanya Atanasova merges high tech and high fashion for her brand, Sofianka

BY ASHLEY WINN | PORTRAIT BY JOE VAUGHN

SOME MIGHT SEE computer science and fashion design as polar opposites, but to Tanya Atanasova, the two fields aren’t all that different: “Mathematics is important in technology, and fashion — especially pattern-making — involves lots of geometry.”

Atanasova fell in love with dressmaking as a child, watching her mother work as a seamstress in Bulgaria. But her mother, who worked two jobs to combat the family’s financial difficulties, didn’t exactly encourage her daughter to take up the trade. “She saw it as a difficult profession,” Atanasova says. “She pushed me more in the direction of programming.”

So Atanasova left her home country in 2004 to earn a computer science degree from Boston University. She now lives with her husband in Ann Arbor, where she works as a programmer for Amazon Web Services. While she loves computer science, Atanasova never lost her passion for clothing design. In 2018, she began using her tech

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know-how to make patterns via computer-aided design, or CAD, software. She launched her own brand, Sofianka, in 2020.

Atanasova’s mother was also a source of inspiration for the brand’s name and design philosophy. Memories of her mother dressing for work in jackets, trousers, and high heels helped shape Atanasova’s chic and sophisticated big-city style. Those influences are evident in Sofianka’s inventory, which features sleek dresses, structured blazers, and pleated trousers in predominantly neutral tones. Even the brand’s name is a nod to that aesthetic. The Bulgarian word sofianka refers to a woman from Sofia — the country’s capital city.

Sofianka burst out of the gates in 2020, securing an order during its very first showroom appearance in New York City. “No brand gets an order from its first season,” Atanasova says.

“It gave me a push to keep creating.” But then COVID-19 hit, and small boutiques shuttered in droves. And those that remained open weren’t

buying much of anything, aside from small batches of loungewear. Wholesale demand nearly vanished.

“It’s hard to put a brand on the market in normal conditions, let alone in a massive pandemic,” Atanasova says. “It took a toll on us.”

Those hardships were among the many reasons Atanasova made it a top priority to launch an online store for Sofianka. While many brands create their web stores using the Shopify platform for its ease of use, Atanasova is building her own site from scratch, to avoid Shopify’s fees. She hopes to have it up and running by Sofianka’s next launch in September.

As that decision suggests, Atanasova isn’t the type to take the easy route. Despite recent challenges, she’s plugging ahead with a new collection. She believes that with a little bit of patience and perseverance, things will turn around. “I’ve realized that if I don’t trust myself and my brand, then no one will.”

Sofianka’s upcoming collection is fueled by one of Atanasova’s overriding inspirations of late — nature — but she says her influences are always evolving. “I may be big on floral prints right now, but fashion changes based on what we’re experiencing during a given time period.”

The Great Depression, for instance, was a time when utilitarian sentiment born of hardship reversed the progressiveness of roaring 1920s fashion and brought back a more practical and traditional aesthetic. Conversely, Atanasova predicts that upcoming seasons will deliver an array of wild and whimsical trends. “I feel like, after the year we’ve been through, we need to live a little.”

That applies to Sofianka too. While Atanasova hasn’t completely shied away from flashy elements in the past, the bold prints and vivid colors of her latest designs pulled her out of her comfort zone.

Right alongside the fun dresses and blooming florals, though, we can expect to see the kind of classic pieces that are hardwired in Sofianka’s DNA: “We’ll always have a light cotton shirt, a blazer, and a nice trouser.”

View Sofianka’s collections at sofianka.com.

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It’s (almost) party time — and we deserve it after the year we’ve had. In the meantime, join us for a pseudo-soiree in celebration of this year’s winners — and in appreciation of all the soon-to-beback joys that make Detroit special.

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Shot on location at The David Whitney Building Special thanks to Dolce Moda, Henry the Hatter and Leah’s Closet

Devouring traditional style ramen from Best Takeout winner Edo Ramen House.

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we’ve missed you,

Detroit!

By Stephen Henderson

What have I missed most about Detroit? Detroiters.

I ’ V E B E L I E V E D for a long time that the best way to learn to appreciate Detroit is to leave it — and then come back. Go build another life someplace else, maybe even fall in love with that life, and then come home to Detroit and discover, anew, all the power and lure of Detroit’s eminence and distinction.

For years, I’ve been giving this advice to young people, especially as they’re embarking on their young adult lives. You’ll love Detroit so much more after you’re away for a while, I’d say. Go find what else is out there.

Now, in the spring of 2021, I feel like I’ll never need to say that again. Because in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the planet, we all left Detroit.

As we packed up our public lives and cocooned in fear and uncertainty, we left behind the parts of Detroit that we all share. The Riverfront. The neighborhood parks. The community centers.

The stores and bars and restaurants.

And most of all, the people.

We left each other during the pandemic year, out of necessity. Suddenly, and without warning.

Woefully, and painfully.

So as we begin to come back together, back to the world of community and interaction, the question is: What will we have learned to appreciate more?

What will we place more value on, now that we’ve seen how quickly it can all disappear and crumble into forced separation and tragedy?

For me, it will undoubtedly be Detroiters ourselves.

Of course, I have my favorite spaces in Detroit, and the things I loved to do before the pandemic hit. I’ve lived here most of my life, and have a long roster of places that define the city for me in ways that no others places can. But for each of them, my strongest association, and the deepest sense of loss over the past year, has

been about the people I haven’t been able to be with in those spaces.

I miss us — Detroiters of all hue and belief, of all income level and predilection, in the places that mean the most to us.

 Since I was a small child here, the public place that has spoken to me loudest has been Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts. I remember the first time I walked into that space, probably before I was even school age, and how Diego Rivera’s depictions of industry and our city struck me — not just for the visual stun they unleash, but for the powerful emotional resonance they have.

The Rouge plant workers who reminded me of the men I knew who wore jumpsuits every day while they painted cars or assembled them. The mother whose intense swaddle of her child was about protection — from what, I didn’t know. The grand depiction of machinery and production that perfectly captures not only our history, but our spirit.

For me, the strongest emotional resonance in that space comes from the people I’ve shared it with, the other Detroiters who come to mind when I think of that room.

I think of the retired judge who volunteers as a guide at the museum, and the intricate details she knows about the frescoes, their history, and their meaning. I think of all the Friday night concerts I’ve seen there, and all the friends I’ve shared those moments with.

I think of my own children, who’ve practically grown up at the museum and could probably lead a tour of Rivera Court and other spaces there. The museum has been open again for several months now. And so technically, I could be there whenever I want to. But there are still restrictions in place that make it so different —

thinner crowds, less staff, smaller events.

I’m waiting. Waiting to go back until I can experience the museum with the people who made it matter so much to me in the first place.

 The last public event I attended before the pandemic turned the world upside down was a small wedding that took place in the house where my family lived when I was born in 1970.

The house is now a literary arts and community center, a nonprofit I started a few years back to help reverse the decay that had left most of my old West Side neighborhood hurting.

Really hurting. On our single block of Tuxedo Street, there were 24 abandoned homes when I started the project in 2017.

The wedding, just days before the governor ordered the first lockdown, was for the resident fellow who lives in part of the house and has built the nonprofit in the rest of it. She and her wifeto-be had been insistent that their nuptials take place at the house.

There were about 15 attendees — a mix of neighbors, friends, family. We were there to watch two lives commit to one another. But we were doing it in a space that meant something to all of us as Detroiters — a space that had brought us all together for celebration in a neighborhood that has to grab every opportunity for elation.

That’s the Detroit I miss. It’s the Detroit I felt most distanced from during the pandemic. And it’s the Detroit I’ve come to appreciate so much more during these months of isolation and loss and suffering.

I can’t wait for us all to be able to get back there, together.

Stephen Henderson is host of Detroit Today on WDET (and winner of Best Radio News Reporter).

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BEST

BAND

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Art fair 1 st

Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor

theannarborartfair.com 2 n d Art in the Park, Plymouth

artinthepark.com 3 rd Arts & Apples Festival, Rochester

pccart.org

Art gallery 1

st

David Klein Gallery, Detroit, Birmingham

dkgallery.com 2 n d The Art of Custom Framing, Troy

framingart.net 3 rd Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham

bbartcenter.org

Author 1 st

3 rd Killer Flamingos killerflamingos.com

kristyrobinett.com

Club for live music

2 n d B. Van Randall versecomicsusa.com 3 rd Mitch Albom mitchalbom.com

El Club, Detroit

Kristy Robinett

1 st

elclubdetroit.com

2 n d (tie) Cliff Bell’s,

Comedy club

Concert venue

2 n d Baker’s Keyboard

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle,

DTE Energy Music Theatre,

theofficialbakerskeyboardlounge.com 3 rd Cliff Bell’s, Detroit cliffbells.com

1 st

Royal Oak

Village of Clarkston

comedycastle.com

dteenergymusictheatre.org

2 n d Go Comedy!

2nd Fox Theatre, Detroit

Detroit

Improv Theater, Ferndale

1 st

cliffbells.com 2 n d (tie) The Morrie,

gocomedy.net 3 rd One Night Stans

Royal Oak, Birmingham

Comedy Club, Waterford Twp.

thefamilytraditionband.com

themorrie.com 3 rd Saint Andrew’s

onenightstanscomedyclub.com

Band The Family Tradition Band 2 n d Vavoom vavoomband.com

Hall, Detroit

saintandrewsdetroit.com

1 st

313presents.com 3 rd Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit

saintandrewsdetroit.com

Jazz club

Lounge, Detroit

Museum (arts) 1 st

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit dia.org

2 n d Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills

1 st

cranbrookartmuseum.org 3 rd Museum of

Grosse Pointe Farms

Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, dirtydogjazz.com

mocaddetroit.org

reader favorites * Throughout this package, our staff and regular writers share their thoughts on the kinds of experiences they’re itching to get back to. Find more and share your own at hourdetroit.com.

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1st, Sports Reporter, BRAD GALLI “Brad Galli is sports through and through. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything. [He’s a] very true and honest reporter. He relates and connects well with the locals. I can see Brad doing this for a long time if given the chance. He could very well be one of those true Detroit sport icons.” — Scott Bolman, New Haven

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1st place

The Family Tradition Band

Country-rock group The Family Tradition Band — yes, the name is a nod to Hank Williams’ 1982 hit — sets its standards high.

Even during the pandemic, the group didn’t slow down, managing to perform about 60 outdoor, socially distanced shows last year.

“When everything shut down, we took that as an opportunity to continue growing,” says lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Palermino. “We wrote a lot of new songs during that time as well as invested a lot of time, money, and effort into building and bettering our show.”

2 n d Fox Theatre, Detroit 313presents.com 3 rd Detroit Opera House,

Cider mill

Detroit

Bloomfield Hills

michiganopera.org

franklincidermill.com

Virtual museum experience

2 n d Yates Cider Mill,

1 st

Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research’s “Live at Five,” Bloomfield center.cranbrook.edu

Historical Museum, Detroit

detroithistorical.org 3 rd (tie) Michigan Science Center, Detroit

mi-sci.org 3 rd (tie) Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit

mocad.org

Visual artist 1 st

Alexandria Bishop alexandriabishop.carrd.co 2 n d Kim Fujiwara kfgallery.com 3 rd Ben Sharkey bensharkey.com

DETROIT LIFE

2 n d MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit

mgmgranddetroit.mgm grandresorts.com 3 rd Greektown

thehenryford.org 2

nd

Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit

detroithistorical.org 3 rd Motown Museum,

Casino-Hotel, Detroit

greektowncasino.com

Charitable organization 1 st

Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit cskdetroit.org

2 n d Gleaners Community

Detroit

Food Bank, multiple locations

motownmuseum.org

gcfb.org 3 rd Academy of Dreams,

Theater/musical venue 1

st

Fisher Theatre,

Cider Mill, Armada

blakefarms.com

Roseville

academyofdreams.org

Detroit

2 n d (tie) Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers first baseman

Detroit Lions player 1 st

Matthew Stafford, former quarterback

2 n d D’Andre Swift,

Detroit Pistons player

Matthew Stafford,

former forward

st

2 n d (tie) Christian Jones, Detroit Lions linebacker

2 n d (tie) Dylan Larkin,

Detroit Red Wings center

*what i’ve missed …

As a woman of color (and former beauty editor), I understand how crucial it is to find the just-right, not-chalky foundation shade for my skin tone. While tester products have been removed from counters during the pandemic, beauty mavens like Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar in Detroit have developed new resources, such as online shade-finding tools and free, individually packaged samples to help us out. Still, half the fun is playing with products. I long for the days of leaving the shop with my perfect foundation in one hand and multicolored swipes across the back of the other.

— LYNDSAY GREEN

3 rd Ford Field, Detroit fordfield.com

2 n d Foundry 13, Beverly Hills

foundry13detroit.com 3 rd Ohana Fitness and

Gym

1 st

Retrofit Studio,

Wellness, Shelby Twp.

ohanafitnessandwellness.com

Royal Oak

retrofitstudio.net

running back 3 rd Barry Sanders, former running back

Community service by a pro athlete former Detroit Lions quarterback

motorcitycasino.com

Dearborn

yatescidermill.com 3 rd Blake’s Orchard &

dia.org 3 rd (tie) Detroit

MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit

The Henry Ford,

Rochester Hills

1

1 st

1 st

Franklin Cider Mill,

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

2

nd

Casino

Museum (other)

1 st

1 st

Blake Griffin, 2 n d Jerami Grant, forward 3 rd Saddiq Bey, small forward

Detroit Red Wings player 1 st

Dylan Larkin, center 2 n d Tyler Bertuzzi, left wing 3 rd Anthony Mantha, right wing

Detroit Tigers player 1 st

Miguel Cabrera, first baseman

2 n d Casey Mize, pitcher 3 rd Matthew Boyd, pitcher

Fitness class 1 st

AFC Strong, Detroit afcstrong.com

2 n d Retrofit Studio, Royal Oak retrofitstudio.net 3 rd CelyFit, West Bloomfield Twp.

celyfit.com

Fitness trainer 1 st

Lindsay Holder of Hustle Flow Lab, Detroit

hustleflowlab.com 2 n d Brad Goodstein of Retrofit Studio, Royal Oak

retrofitstudio.net 3 rd Chad Demchik of Next Level Fitness Academy, Warren

getfitwithnextlevel.com

Food at a pro sports venue 1 st

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

313presents.com

Best Club for Live Music With live performances on pause, El Club figured out other ways to uplift the community

By Rachael Thomas

W H I L E E L C L U B regulars couldn’t enjoy live shows as they did pre-pandemic, the Southwest Detroit music venue found new ways to provide joy and support to the community over the past year.

Just two weeks after Michigan went into lockdown, El Club began offering free pizza to food-insecure families. It served as a voter registration site for two days in October. Free meals were passed out on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the club hosted free COVID-19 testing between January and April.

In return, metro Detroit stepped up to support El Club’s own efforts to stay afloat. The venue launched a temporary web store for merch with 100 percent of proceeds benefitting its staff of 16 — the product sold out in days. Locals also quickly bought up El Club’s limited-edition Vans sneaker, a collaboration with the company’s Foot the Bill pandemic relief initiative and local artist Freddy Diaz. And to get folks looking forward to its eventual return, El Club offered show packages for future performances that also sold out.

Speaking of its return, El Club will be back with live shows in just three months, beginning with British indie pop singersongwriter-poet Arlo Parks on Sept. 29.

“This is giving me [so much] hope!” an Instagram user raved about the show. “I miss El Club, concerts, and people so much.”

No doubt many metro Detroiters share that sentiment.

2 n d Comerica Park, Detroit

broadwayindetroit.com

mlb.com

1st, Local Author, K R I ST Y ROB I NET T

1st, Jazz Club, DIRTY DOG JAZZ CAFE

“Kristy Robinett! What can I say? When reading her books, you feel like you're kicked back on the couch with a good friend enjoying their company while intrigued with deep conversations.”

— Felicia Bowser, Redford

“Dirty Dog has the best variety of local and international musicians. The elegant setting just adds to the atmosphere.”— Michelle Martin, Detroit

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Hotel 1 st

Shinola Hotel, Detroit shinolahotel.com

2 n d The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham

townsendhotel.com 3 rd Royal Park Hotel, Rochester

royalparkhotel.net

Movie theater (first-run) 1 st

Emagine Entertainment, multiple locations

emagine-entertainment.com 2 n d MJR Digital Cinemas, multiple locations

Best LGBTQ Bar

Liberty Bar serves up small plates — and a big sense of community

By Ashley Winn

mjrtheatres.com 3 rd Birmingham 8,

Walled Lake

safariplayground.com 3 rd (tie) Troy Gym, Troy troygym.com 3 rd (tie) Zap Zone,

2 n d (tie) Old Miami, Detroit oldmiami.business.site 2 n d (tie) Checker Bar, Detroit checkerbar.com 3 rd Sneaker’s Pub, Ferndale sneakerspubferndale.com

1 st

Citizen Yoga Studio,

2 n d Yoga Shelter,

Art Theatre, Royal Oak

Gusoline Alley,

Yoga studio

Movie theater (art/indie)

2 n d Landmark’s Main

Plymouth

1 st

facebook.com/Gusoline-Alley

citizenyogastudio.com

Bloomfield Twp.

Dive bar Royal Oak

multiple locations

themapeltheater.com

Happy hour

multiple locations

emagine-entertainment.com

1 st

3 rd Bad Luck Bar, Detroit badluckbar.com

zap-zone.com

Birmingham

The Maple Theater,

D OW N T OW N P O N T I A C ’ S Liberty Bar first opened in 1930, making it the longest-running bar in Oakland County. But the bar’s 90-year run nearly came to an end in 2019, when the thenowners decided to shut its doors.

For much of the bar’s lengthy existence, it has acted — either overtly or covertly — as a safe haven for local members of the LGBTQ community. So when Pontiac native Brett Nicholson heard it would close, he found himself wondering where else regulars would find the kind of kinship they’d forged at Liberty. He soon realized the place had to be saved, and the only way to do that was to buy it himself.

After $22,000 in renovations and a complete overhaul of the food and drink menus, Nicholson reopened Liberty Bar in 2020. It now employs a small-plates concept, offering a selection of classic bar foods such as tater tots and chicken wings, plus numerous poutine variations.

The most popular? The Chelsea Morning, in which a traditional medley of fries, cheese curds, and sausage gravy is topped with a fried egg.

The New York City-themed drink menu, meanwhile, is an ode to the bar’s name.

It features creative cocktails such as the Brooklyn, with vanilla, grapefruit, and St. Germain, and the bestselling Bachelor Martini, a jalapeno-pineapple concoction with a skull-shaped ice cube.

Despite a rough first year, Nicholson says, the Liberty community is stronger than ever: “You won’t ever leave without a new friend or a great story.”

3 rd (tie) Safari Playground,

yogashelter.com 3 rd Born Yoga, Birmingham bornyogastudio.com

DRINKS Bartender

what i’ve missed …

Rochester Hills

griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

— RYAN PATRICK HOOPER

2 n d PBA Royal

2 n d Brown Iron

Performing Arts and Training School, Detroit

Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington

pbaroyal.com 3 rd Willoway Day

browniron.com 3 rd Batch Brewing Co.,

Camp, Milford Twp.

Detroit

willowaydaycamp.com

batchbrewingcompany.com

Venue for a kids’ party

Cocktail bar

Born Yoga, Birmingham

Sugar House, Detroit

dia.org

Private golf course 1 st

Carrie Floyd of Great Lakes Culinary Center, Southfield glculinarycenter.com

Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Twp.

2 n d Rob Daleski of

2 Detroit Golf Club, Detroit detroitgolfclub.org 3 rd Red Run Golf Club,

Liberty Bar, Pontiac

oaklandhillscc.com nd

Royal Oak

redrungolfclub.org

Public golf course 1 st

Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston shepherdshollow.com

2 n d Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center, Plymouth

foxhills.com 3 rd The Orchards Golf Club, Washington

La Lanterna, Detroit

daedoardo.com 3 rd Pamela Allard of thelibertybar.com

Beer selection 1

st

Brown Iron Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington

browniron.com 2 n d Hop Cat, Ann Arbor, Detroit

hopcat.com 3 rd Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

vinceandjoes.com

orchards.com

Brewery

Summer day camp

Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham,

1

st

Born Yoga, Birmingham

1 st

bornyogastudio.com

1 st

1 st

sugarhousedetroit.com

thesardineroom.com 2 n d (tie) Bobcat Bonnie’s, multiple locations

bobcatbonnies.com 2 n d (tie) Liberty Bar, Pontiac thelibertybar.com 3 rd Roast, Detroit roastdetroit.com

LGBTQ bar 1 st

thelibertybar.com

bornyogastudio.com

Detroit

1 st

The Sardine Room,

Liberty Bar, Pontiac

multiple locations

I miss sharing the pulse of city life with you. I miss making a last-minute decision to buy a ticket at the door at El Club in Detroit or wherever else that band that did that song is playing tonight.

I’m at a point where I actually miss someone accidentally spilling beer on me. I’m even at a point where I’m kind of excited to meet your friend-of-a-friend-of-afriend and barely being able to hear them while the opening act makes us regret going out in the first place/makes us fall in love with music all over again.

landmarktheatres.com 3 rd Detroit Film Theater,

1 st

2 n d Soho, Ferndale ferndalesoho.com 3 rd Pronto, Royal Oak facebook.com/prontoroyaloak

Michigan beer 1 st

Bell’s Brewery, bellsbeer.com

2 n d Founder’s Brewing Co., foundersbrewing.com 3 rd Griffin Claw Brewing Co., griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

Neighborhood bar 1 st

Kennedy’s Irish Pub, Waterford Twp.

kennedysirishpub.com 2 n d The Side Bar, Royal Oak thesidebarroyaloak.com 3 rd Blue Skies Brewery, Auburn Hills

blueskiesauburn.com

Place to dance 1 st

The Clawson Steakhouse, Clawson clawsonsteakhouse.com

2 n d (tie) Boogie Fever, Ferndale

boogieferndale.com 2 n d (tie) Marble Bar, Detroit

themarblebar.com 3 rd Deluxx Fluxx, Detroit deluxxfluxx.com

Place to drink outdoors

Distillery

1 st

1 st

Valentine Distilling Co., Ferndale valentinedistilling.com

2 n d Detroit City Distilling Co., Detroit

Ferndale Project, Ferndale

ferndaleproject.com 2 n d (tie) The Monarch Club, Detroit

monarchclubdetroit.com 2 n d (tie) Griffin Claw

2 n d Great Lakes Culinary

2 n d The Oakland Art

detroitcitydistillery.com 3 rd Two James Spirits,

Center, Southfield

Novelty Co. Ferndale

Detroit

Brewing Co,, Birmingham, Rochester Hills

glculinarycenter.com

theoaklandferndale.com

twojames.com

griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

reader favorites

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1st, Art Museum, DET ROI T I NST I T UT E OF A RTS

1st, Meteorologist, DAVE RE XROTH

“The DIA is a place you can visit a hundred-plus times and always discover something new. The world-class collection of art is nothing short of stunning, and the breadth of the collection never fails to impress.” — Amy Chronis, Ann Arbor

“Dave Rexroth is the best weatherman in the city, hands down!” — Justin Rose, Huntington Woods

1st, Jewelry Store, TAP P E R’S “Tapper’s inventory is amazing, and their service and integrity are unparalleled.”

— Robert Feldstein, West Bloomfield

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BEST DONUT SHOP 3 rd Blake's Tasting Room, Armada blakefarms.com

Sports bar 1 st

Art and Jakes, multiple locations

artjakes.com 2 n d The Lodge, Keego Harbor lodgegrillandbar.com 3 rd J’s Penalty Box, Ferndale jspenaltybox.com

Swanky bar 1 st

Candy Bar, Detroit candybardetroit.com

2 n d Bad Luck Bar, Detroit badluckbar.com 3 rd (tie) Sugar House, Detroit sugarhousedetroit.com 3 rd (tie) Evening Bar, Detroit eveningbar.com

Wine bar 1 st

Michigan by the Bottle, multiple locations mbtbtasting.com

2 n d Motor City Wine, Detroit motorcitywine.com 3rd The Royce Detroit, Detroit

theroycedetroit.com

Winery

1st place

1 st

Donut Cutter

Youngblood Vineyard youngbloodvineyard.com

Donut Cutter is a quaint and unassuming Berkley donut shop, complete with an oldschool diner counter. But don’t let the low-key atmosphere fool you — Donut Cutter is anything but simple. The shop offers more than 40 donut varieties, from classics like custard and vanilla sprinkle to the more adventurous Samoa, red velvet, and eggnog cake. But if you’re having trouble choosing, we recommend the classic apple fritter — one of the shop's bestsellers.

2 n d Filipo Marc Winery filipomarcwinery.com 3rd Detroit Vineyard

detroitvineyards.com

Virtual bartender 1 st

Kristy Ratliff

@bartendingfromhome101 on Facebook 2 n d Melanie Mack @melaniemacktails on Instagram 3rd Tara Jagodzinski

Tara Jagodzinski on Facebook

FOOD All-night eatery 1 st

O.W.L., Royal Oak

owlwoodward.com

2 n d Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit

facebook.com/lafayette-coney-island 3 rd National Coney Island, multiple locations

nationalconeyisland.com

Bagel shop 1 st

New York Bagel, multiple locations

newyorkbagel-detroit.com for locations 2 n d Eastside Bagel, St. Clair Shores

eastsidebagel.com 3 rd Elaine’s Bagels, Troy elainesbagel.com

Barbecue restaurant 1

st

Slow’s BBQ, Detroit

slowsbarbq.com

2 n d Bad Brad’s, multiple locations

badbradsbbq.com 3 rd Woodpile BBQ,

Restaurant for breakfast

Restaurant for brunch

Toast, Ferndale,

Toast, Ferndale,

1 st

1 st

Clawson, Madison Heights

Birmingham

Birmingham

woodpilebbqshack.com

eatattoast.com

eatattoast.com

Best restaurant

2 n d Breakfast Club,

2 n d Rochester Brunch

Andiamo,

Madison Heights, Commerce Charter Twp.

House, Rochester

1 st

multiple locations

andiamoitalia.com 2 Three Cats Cafe, Clawson threecatscafe.com 3 rd Mabel Gray, Hazel Park mabelgraykitchen.com

facebook.com/breakfastmadison 3 rd Dime Store, Detroit eatdimestore.com

rochesterbrunchhouse.com 3 rd Three Cats Cafe,

Burger spot 1 st

Red Coat Tavern, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield Twp.

redcoat-tavern.com 2 n d Hunter House, Birmingham

hunterhousehamburgers.com 3 rd Shamrock Pub, Utica shamrockpubutica.com

Clawson

threecatscafe.com

nd

1st, Yoga Studio, CI T I Z EN YOGA ST UDI O

1st, Wedding Photographer, ATHORN S P HOTO

“The Citizen Yoga Studio in Bloomfield is the best yoga studio I have ever practiced at. They have the perfect mix between meditative and intense, fire-building practice, and my practice in that studio definitely saved my life.” — Adrianna Lee, Bloomfield

“My favorite is Athornsphoto. Not only is Autumn Thornsberry incredibly talented, but she’s also the sweetest person. She pours her heart into her work, and it shows!” — Alex Greene, Belleville

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BEST SANDWICH SHOP 1st place

Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Bar

Mudgie’s is best known for its signature sandwiches, such as the Leggo — a stack of salami, parmesan, roasted tomato, olive tapenade, and mayo, served on a warm Italian bun (that's it in our model's gloved hands). But the popular Corktown deli boasts an extensive menu, which also includes soups, salads, and desserts. If that’s not enough, Mudgie’s features a full beer and wine shop for finding whatever it is that pairs best with that Leggo you’re now craving.

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OF DETROIT

Cheap eats

Chinese restaurant

Donut shop

Leo’s Coney Island,

Mon Jin Lau, Troy

Donut Cutter, Berkley

1 st

multiple locations

leosconeyisland.com 2 n d Green Dot Stables, Detroit

greendotstables.com 3 rd Hunter House, Birmingham

hunterhousehamburgers.com

Chef

1 st

monjinlau.com

Matt Prentice of Three Cats Cafe, Clawson

Da Francesco’s Ristorante and Bar,

Royal Oak

Shelby Twp.

raysicecream.com

dafrancescos.com

2

Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

2 n d Andiamo,

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd Treat Dreams

andiamoitalia.com 3 rd Compari’s on

Dessert Emporium, Ferndale, Detroit

the Park, Plymouth

1 st

honghuafinedining.com 3 rd Shangri-La, Detroit,

donutbardetroit.com 3 rd Dutch Girl, Detroit facebook.com/dutch-girl-donuts

Detroit

Coffee shop

Fast/casual restaurant

and Bar, Birmingham

Sabbath Coffee Roasters, Clawson

2941 Street Food,

West Bloomfield Twp.

midtownshangri-la.com

sabbathcoffeeroasters.com

espressoelevado.com 3 rd Dessert Oasis,

vinceandjoes.com

Ray’s Ice Cream,

Coffee, Troy, Southfield

2 n d James Rigato of

and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

Restaurant for French fries

Farmington Hills

2 n d Espresso Elevado,

Mabel Gray, Hazel Park

Ice cream/ gelato shop

2 n d Donut Bar and

threecatscafe.com

mabelgraykitchen.com 3 rd Angelo Loria of Vince

facebook.com/donutcutter1

3 rd Detroit 75 Kitchen detroit75kitchen.com

2 n d Hong Hua,

1 st

1 st

1 st

1 st

multiple locations

2941streetfood.com

Hop Cat, Ann Arbor, hopcat.com 2 n d Social Kitchen socialkitchenandbar.com 3 rd Townhouse,

1 st

nd

treatdreamsde.com

Italian restaurant 1 st

multiple locations

comparisdining.com

Detroit, Birmingham

eatattownhouse.com

Plymouth

multiple locations

docr.coffee

Coney Island 1 st

Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations

leosconeyisland.com

what i’ve missed …

I miss attending Ferndale Pride.

Each June, I dress in something outrageous and bully my girlfriend into matching attire.

We meet up with friends and endure the queue at Detroit Bubble Tea before perusing the street stands. Evening finds us bouncing from bar to bar, losing each other frequently, and making new friends in the bathroom line.

What I miss most is the atmosphere of unapologetic authenticity that strips away all self-doubt, leaving you feeling liberated. Pride has been postponed again this year, but I’m hopeful for its return in October.

— ASHLEY WINN

2 n d Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit

facebook.com/lafayette-coney-island 3 rd National Coney Island, multiple locations

nationalconeyisland.com

Deli 1 st

Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.,

vinceandjoes.com 2 n d Steve’s Deli, Bloomfield Hills

stevesdeli.com 3 rd Stage Deli, West Bloomfield Twp.

thestagedeli.com

Dessert 1 st

Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

vinceandjoes.com 2 n d La Gelati, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

lagelatiusa.com 3 rd Cannelle, Birmingham, Detroit

cannellebirmingham.com

Diner 1 st

O.W.L., Royal Oak owlwoodward.com

2 n d Side Street Diner, Grosse Pointe

sidestreetdiner.com 3 rd Whistle Stop, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge

whistlestopdiners.com

2 n d Penny Red’s, Detroit pennyreds.com 3 rd Ima, multiple locations imanoodles.com

Food truck 1 st

The Lobster Truck thelobsterfoodtruck.com

2 n d Jack’s Roadside BBQ jacksroadsidebbq.business.site

Greek restaurant

Indian restaurant

Pegasus Taverna,

Priya Indian Cuisine, Troy

1 st

St. Clair Shores, Detroit

pegasustavernas.com 2 n d Kouzina, Royal Oak gokouzina.com 3 rd Golden Fleece, Detroit goldenfleecedetroit.com

1 st

priyacuisine.com

2 n d Rangoli Indian Cuisine, Auburn Hills

detroitrangoli.com 3 rd Noor Jahan Indian Cusine, Grosse Pointe Woods

noorjahan.net

1st place

Joe Muer Seafood

Joe Muer opened its doors in 1929 — the original restaurant closed in 1998, and local restaurateur Joe Vicari relaunched it as Joe Muer Seafood in 2011. Today, the eatery makes a point of living up to its more than 90-year history. “We take great pride in continuing the longstanding Muer legacy of excellence,” says marketing director Laura Zarro. “Our marriage of impeccable, fivestar service and exquisite cuisine is second to none, creating a standard of fine dining in metro Detroit.”

reader favorites 1st, Steakhouse, P R I ME A ND P ROP ER

“Prime and Proper is the No. 1 steakhouse, hands down! Service is fantastic and the food is outstanding.” — Daniela Fortuna, Commerce Township

1st, Day Spa, Massage, RIVAG E DAY SPA “Rivage Day Spa is the whole package. [It’s] clean, welcoming, friendly, thorough, pleasant, [with] great talent for any service. It’s my go-to for services, and first suggestion to anyone who asks.” — Stefanie Foumia, Milford

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Kid-friendly restaurant

what i’ve missed …

1 st

Best Chef

A posthumous honor for Matt Prentice, beloved Three Cats chef

By Lyndsay Green

I N A P R I L , metro Detroit bid farewell to beloved chef and restaurateur Matt Prentice, who died at the age of 62. You voted him this year’s Best Chef for his role at the helm of the dining program at the American restaurant Three Cats Café in Clawson, but Prentice’s impact on the area’s culinary scene spans decades.

A Detroit native, Prentice is best known for his efforts as the visionary behind Morels, the contemporary restaurant with a focus on the mushroom variety that inspired its name. Years after the initial iteration of Morels in Bingham Farms closed in 2006, Prentice revisited the concept with an improved rendition of Morels in its new Farmington Hills space.

For nearly 20 years, the original Morels was consistently among metro Detroit’s best restaurants. When it reopened, Chris Cook, Hour Detroit’s restaurant critic at the time, called the Farmington Morels “Prentice’s best restaurant to date.”

Prentice would go on to launch an eponymous restaurant group, which would eventually operate Coach Insignia, the former white-linen restaurant atop the GMRenCen; Bingham Farms steakhouse Shiraz; No. VI Chop House — now No. VI Prime — and several others over the years.

At Three Cats, Prentice brought his culinary genius to Leon & Lulu, a unique shopping experience that would offer customers a hearty meal before or after purchases. This year, Three Cats is among the winners for Best Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Brunch, a testament to Prentice’s lifelong skill.

Best of Detroit voter Erin McClaine of Ferndale put it best: “I love Three Cats Cafe! The food always manages to straddle the line between comforting and innovative.” Visit Three Cats for an uplifting energy and inventive menu — and you can thank Prentice for the experience.

Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations

leosconeyisland.com 2 n d Buddy’s Pizza, multiple locastions

buddyspizza.com 3 rd (tie) Bigalora, multiple locastions

bigalora.com 3 rd (tie) Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham, Rochester Hills

griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

Mexican restaurant 1

st

El Charro’s, multiple locations

elcharrousa.com 2 n d Mexican Village, Detroit, Shelby Twp.

mexicanvillagefood.com 3 rd El Barrio, Plymouth barrioplymouth.com

Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean restaurant 1 st

La Saj, Sterling Heights, Troy

lasaj.com

Last year, I drove to Amar Pizza in Hamtramck to order their famous Bangladeshi pizza with spicy hot naga peppers. The cashier had no trouble saying Zahir, but he stumbled to pronounce the name of the person behind me, a woman named Stacy. I love so much about metro Detroit, but especially this: In some parts, people find it easier to say Zahir than Stacy. I plan to return to Amar Pizza soon — only partly because of their delicious pizza.

— ZAHIR JANMOHAMED

2 n d Phoenicia, Birmingham

phoeniciabirmingham.com 3 rd La Marsa, multiple locations

lamarsacuisine.com

Restaurant for Pho 1

Place to take a client 1 st

Andiamo, multiple locations

andiamoitalia.com

st

(tie)

Ima, Detroit

imanoodles.com 1 st

(tie) Pho Lucky, multiple locations

pholucky.net 2 n d Que Huong,

2 n d San Morello, Detroit sanmorello.com 3 rd (tie) Bacco Ristorante, Southfield

baccoristorant.com 3 rd (tie) Joe Muer, Detroit, Bloomfield

sanmorello.com

Madison Heights 3 rd Pho Tai, Madison Heights

Polish restaurant

Pizza place

Polish Village Cafe,

1 st

Buddy’s Pizza, multiple locations

buddyspizza.com 2 n d Jet’s, multiple locations

jetspizza.com 3 rd Green Lantern, multiple locations

greenlanternpizza.com

1 st

Hamtramck

polishvillage.cafe 2 n d Polka Restaurant and Beer Cafe, Troy

gopolka.com 3 rd Polonia Restaurant, Hamtramck

polonia-restaurant.net

Pop-up restaurant 1 st

Street Beet, Detroit streetbeetdetroit.com

2 n d Frame, Hazel Park framehazelpark.com 3 rd Duo Restaurant and Lounge, Southfield

duo2dine.com

Restaurant COVID-relief effort 1 st

Bobcat Bonnie’s, multiple locations

bobcatbonnies.com 2 n d Andiamo, multiple locations

andiamoitalia.com 3 rd Brown Iron Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington

browniron.com

Restaurant with a view 1 st

Joe Muer Seafood (in Detroit) Detroit, Bloomfield Hills

joemuer.com

what i’ve missed …

Whenever out-of-town friends came to Detroit in pre-pandemic times, I’d have them meet me at Dessert Oasis. The coffeeshop’s windows overlooking Capitol Park offer prime people-watching. We’d perch on stools sipping artfully poured lattes as bikers whizzed by and millennials chased dogs down the sidewalk.

As my friends begin to make travel plans once again, I can’t wait to treat them to chocolate hazelnut croissants and catch up in person — the only screen nearby being that window displaying a view of vibrant Detroit life.

— STEPHANIE STEINBERG

reader favorites 1st, Neighborhood Bar, K ENNEDY’S I R I S H PUB “I voted for Kennedy’s because of their great spirits and family-friendly environment, and I love the traditional-style foods. The staff is always polite and well-mannered to their customers. Their Reubens are the best in town.” — Melissa Gallagher, Pontiac

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1st, Bridal Salon, THE WE DDIN G S HO P P E “The Wedding Shoppe has the best gown selection, the best customer service, and the best wedding dress shopping experience.”

— Shawn Vilk, Warren

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BEST TAKEOUT

1st place

Edo Ramen House

Edo Ramen House is metro Detroit’s favorite takeout spot for good reason. The restaurant is open seven days a week — with later hours on Friday and Saturday — and offers everything from its Magic Mushroom Ramen to its Kamayan Feast for two (or four) and sushi trays with Spicy Salmon Rolls and Cali Spicy Tuna for pickup and delivery. Specials, like Korean-style wings and vegan chili made with sausage from Detroit Sausage Co., also pop up from time to time.

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2 n d Highlands, Detroit highlandsdetroit.com 3 rd A Matter of Taste,

what i’ve missed …

Commerce Charter Twp.

matteroftaste.net

Best Pop-up Restaurant Tasty mock-meat options are the real deal at Street Beet

By Lyndsay Green

L E T ’ S P L AY a rapid-fire round of Word Association. Quick! What comes to mind when you think of vegan cuisine? It’s likely that you’ve conjured up plates of leafy green vegetables, cubes of white tofu, and flimsy black bean burgers.

Nina Paletta and Meghan Shaw, co-owners of Street Beet, winner this year for Best Pop-up Restaurant, sought to change that perception.

Instead, the duo developed recipes for plant-based takes on fast-food favorites. A pop-up series dubbed Vegan Taco Hell catapulted the rising stars to success with vegan versions of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme, which substituted crushed walnuts and lentils for ground beef, and Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes topped with cashew nacho cheese.

No fast-food joint was left behind.

Soon, Street Beet would churn out gluten-free SB Griddle Sandwiches — an impersonation of McDonald’s McGriddles — Filet-No-Fish sandwiches made of tofish filets, Pizza Butt Stuft Crust Personal Pizzas with walnut Italian sausage, and deep buckets of Kentucky Fake Chicken. And in the height of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich craze, the Louisiana Kitchen met its vegan match: the Fried Fake Chicken Sando.

Today, Paletta and Shaw have expanded their empire to include a line of vegan sauces for topping your own fast-food cravings at home.

Find them, and the rest of the award-winning menu, inside of Detroit’s Third Street Bar.

Our son was just 4 months old when we discovered the expansive, buzzing play area at the Ann Arbor Public Library in the Westgate Shopping Center — and we thought we’d have all the time in the world to enjoy it. In the months that followed, that afternoon became iconic for us, a pre-pandemic day of watching him roll on the blanket as we chatted up other new parents, wandering with the stroller through Nicola’s, the indie bookstore next door, and then stopping at Zingerman’s Roadhouse across the lot for dinner.

I’ll know the world has righted itself when we have a day like that again.

Romantic dining 1

st

Café Cortina, Farmington Hills

cafecortina.com 2 n d The Whitney, Detroit

thewhitney.com 3 rd (tie) San Morello, Detroit

sanmorello.com 3 rd (tie) Andiamo, multiple locastions

andiamoitalia.com

Sandwich shop: 1

st

Mudgie’s Deli and Bar, Detroit mudgiesdeli.com

2 n d Ernie’s Market, Oak Park

erniessandwichshop.com 3 rd Tubby’s, multiple locations

tubbys.com

Seafood restaurant 1 st

Joe Muer Seafood, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills

joemuer.com 2 n d Lily’s Seafood Grill and Brewery, Royal Oak

lilysseafood.com 3 rd Streetside Seafood, Birmingham

streetsideseafood.com

Soul food restaurant 1 st

Beans and Cornbread,

— STEVE FRIESS

Southfield

beanscornbread.com 2 n d Detroit Vegan Soul, Detroit

detroitvegansoul.com 3 rd Savannah Blue, Detroit

savannahbluedetroit.com

Special-occasion restaurant

Steakhouse 1 st

Prime and Proper, Detroit

primeandproperdetroit.com

2

nd

The Clawson Steakhouse, Clawson

1 st

Joe Muer Seafood,

clawsonsteakhouse.com 3 rd Mr. Paul’s

Detroit, Bloomfield Hills

Chophouse, Roseville

joemuer.com

facebook.com/mrpaulschop houseroseville

2 n d Prime and Proper, Detroit

primeandproperdetroit.com 3 rd The Whitney, Detroit thewhitney.com

Sushi restaurant 1 st

Noble Fish, Clawson

2 n d Ronin Sushi, Royal Oak roninsushi.com 3rd Maru Sushi and Grill, Detroit

marusushi.com

Taco spot 1

st

Imperial, Ferndale imperialferndale.com 2

nd

El Charros, multiple locations

2 n d Jennifer’s Cafe, Commerce Charter Twp.

jenniferscafe1985.com 3 rd Andiamo, multiple locations

andiamoitalia.com

Thai restaurant 1 st

Khom Fai Thai Dining Experience, Macomb

khomfai.com

elcharrousa.com 3 rd Whiskey Taco

2 n d Sy Thai,

Foxtrot, Clawson

multiple locations

whiskeytacofoxtrotclawson.com

sythai.com

Takeout

3rd Bangkok 96 Restaurant, Dearborn

1 st

Edo Ramen House, Royal Oak

edoramenhouse.com

bangkok96.com

Vegan/vegetarian restaurant 1 st

Inn Season Café, Royal Oak

what i’ve missed …

When I moved to Detroit nearly a decade ago, one of the big events I came to love was the Movement Electronic Music Festival. Even more than the music fest itself, I loved meeting people from all over the world at afterhours parties, showing out-of-towners to all the bars and restaurants downtown that would stay open late for the event, and casually meeting legends of techno in the most random places. I miss seeing downtown filled with throngs of people in various stages of intoxication looking for the next thrill. Truly, a Detroit holiday — and one I hope to see come back.

—SERENA MARIA DANIELS

theinnseasoncafe.com 2 n d Seva, Detroit sevarestaurant.com 3rd Street Beet, Detroit

streetbeetdetroit.com

Virtual Chef 1 st

Angelo Loria, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market on Youtube

2 n d James Rigato, Mabel Gray on exploretock.com 3 rd Luciano DelSignore, @luciano.delsignore on Instagram

MEDIA PERSONALITIES Detroit ambassador 1 st

Mitch Albom, mitchalbom.com

2 n d Paul W. Smith, wjr.com 3 rd (tie) Adrian Tonon, adriantonon.com 3 rd (tie) Charlie LeDuff deadlinedetroit.com

Local politician 1 st

Mike Duggan, Detroit Mayor

detroitmi.gov 2 n d Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan

michigan.gov/whitmer 3rd Rashida Tlaib, 13th District Representative

tlaib.house.gov

noblefish.com

reader favorites 1st, Men’s Grooming, DET ROI T BA R B ERS “I’ve taken my son to Detroit Barber multiple times, and each cut/style has been exceptional. There is an obvious difference in the quality of the styling services compared to the average barber shop.” — Donni Murphy, Royal Oak

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1st, Traffic Reporter, KIM DEG IULIO “Kim DeGiulio’s energy in the morning is contagious! I love waking up to her.” — Paige Luster, Milford

1st, Swanky Bar, THE CAN DY BAR “The Candy Bar is so swanky! A great place to take visitors and just chill to some music and greatly crafted cocktails.”

— Deleana Hill, Detroit

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BEST SPORTS REPORTER 1st place

Brad Galli

Getting to tell stories in Detroit is a dream job for WXYZ-TV sports anchor Brad Galli. In particular, he loves covering stories about young athletes — like Emoni Bates, who he says is destined for NBA stardom, and even students who have no plan to play sports past high school — and watching communities rally together around their teams. “I love seeing people come together,” he says.

“Sports do that in a unique way, and we get to shine a light on that feeling every day.”

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BEST STYLE INSTAGRAMMER 1st place

Tamela Clarke

Tamela Clarke is a personal stylist and the owner of Fashion Savvy Beauty Bar in Lathrup Village.

She has also accrued a following of nearly 11,000 on Instagram, where she shares images of her chic outfits, manicure masterpieces, and artful eats. As you might guess, she lives and breathes style. “Fashion is my calling,” she says.

“I love it because it allows people to express themselves without saying a word.”

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OF DETROIT

Meteorologist

what i’ve missed …

1 st

Dave Rexroth, WXYZ-TV

wxyz.com 2 n d Ben Bailey, WDIV Local 4

clickondetroit.com 3 rd Brandon Roux, WDIV Local 4

clickondetroit.com

Newspaper 1 st

Detroit Free Press, freep.com

2 n d The Detroit News, detroitnews.com 3 rd Macomb Daily, macombdaily.com

Opinion columnist 1 st

Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press

mitchalbom.com 2 n d Nolan Finley, The Detroit News

detroitnews.com 3 rd Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press

As I write this (and celebrate my two-weekspast-second-vaccination day), I’m thinking about my newfound freedom to stroll into charming Main Street Art in Milford, where, as an artist, I will again be able to pick up squeezy watercolor paint tubes, turn them in my hands, and feel the soft tips of sable brushes. Perhaps a new pair of Michiganmade earrings is in order, too, because after all, I now have places to go and a reason to sport pretty jewelry.

freep.com

—MEGAN SWOYER

1 st

anchor.fm/therobinettsnest 2

nd

The Drew and Mike Show,

in the Morning, WNIC 100.3

wnic.iheart.com 3 rd (tie) Ann Delisi, WDET 101.9

wdet.org 3 rd (tie) Dave & Chuck the Freak, WRIF 101.1

wrif.com

Radio news reporter 1 st

Stephen Henderson,

Sports reporter

YouTuber

Brad Galli,

Emily Jean Fonville,

1 st

WXYZ-TV

wxyz.com 2 n d Justin Rose, WXYZ-TV

wxyz.com 3 rd Bernie Smilovitz, WDIV Local 4

berniesmilovitz.com

Sports play-by-play

1 st

Emily Jean Beauty on YouTube

2 n d (tie) Vuhlandes, Vuhlandes on YouTube 2 n d (tie) Milena Ciciotti, Milena Ciciotti on YouTube

RETAIL

1 st

Antique shop

University Golden Grizzlies

Odd Fellows Antiques, Berkley

Neal Ruhl, Oakland goldengrizzlies.com 2 n d Mickey Redmond,

1 st

oddfellowsantiques.com

Detroit Red Wings

2 n d The Lamb’s Tail,

Western Michigan University Broncos, Fox Sports Detroit

thelambstail.com 3 rd Our Little Shop,

3 rd Evan Stockton,

Armada

evanstockton.com

Shelby Charter Twp.

Style Instagrammer

Appliance shop

Tamela Clarke,

Sargent Appliance,

littleshopconsignment.com 1 st

multiple locations

sargentappliance.com

@covet.on.the.go

multiple locations

Traffic reporter 1 st

abcwarehouse.com 3 rd Witbeck Home

Kim DeGiulio,

Appliance Market, West Bloomfield Twp.

WDIV Local 4

witbeckappliance.com

audacy.com 2 n d (tie) Roberta Jasina, WWJ 950

wjr.com 3 rd (tie) Frank

2 n d Jay Towers

fox2detroit.com

Paige, WWJ 950

homancechronicles.libsyn.com

channel955.iheart.com

Fox 2 Detroit

wxyz.com

2 n d (tie) Jackie

Smith, WJR 760

Channel 95.5

WXYZ-TV

2 Jon Jordan, @jonjordan 3 rd Katie Redmond,

Chronicles,

Mojo in the Morning,

clickondetroit.com 3 rd Josh Landon,

nd

audacy.com 3 rd (tie) Paul W.

1 st

WDIV Local 4

wxyz.com 3 rd Justin Rose,

@tamela.clarke

drewandmikepodcast.com 3 rd The Homance

Radio DJ

2 n d Rhonda Walker,

WXYZ-TV

1 st

Podcast The Robinett’s Nest with Chuck and Kristy,

2 n d Brad Galli,

clickondetroit.com 2 n d Ali Hoxie,

Beckmann, WJR 760

WXYZ-TV

wjr.com

wxyz.com 3 rd Kellie Rowe,

Social media star

Fox 2 Detroit

2 n d ABC Warehouse,

Auto dealership 1 st

LaFontaine Automotive Group, multiple locations

familydeal.com

1 st

fox2detroit.com

host of Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research’s “Live at Five”

TV news reporter 1 st

center.cranbrook.edu

Josh Landon,

matickchevy.com 3 rd The Suburban

Fox 2 Detroit

Collection, Troy

fox2detroit.com

suburbancollection.com

2 n d Mara MacDonald,

Bakery

Kevin Adkisson,

2 n d Ana Flavia, @michigantravelist

michigantravelist.com 3 rd Stacie René Zotkovich,

WDIV Local 4

clickondetroit.com 3 rd Ryan Ermanni,

former Mrs. Michigan, @stacierene_official

Fox 2 Detroit

stacierene.com

fox2detroit.com

Sportscaster

TV news anchor

Bernie Smilovitz,

Devin Scillian,

1 st

2 n d Matick Chevrolet, Redford

1 st

Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations

ninosalvaggio.com

1 st

2 n d Vince & Joe’s

WDET 101.9

WDIV Local 4

WDIV Local 4

Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

wdet.org

berniesmilovitz.com

clickondetroit.com

vinceandjoes.com

Best Social Media Star

Kevin Adkisson makes history fun with his virtual tours of Cranbrook

By Rachael Thomas

“ H E L L O E V E RY O N E , and welcome back to another ‘Live at Five!’”

Many folks have looked forward to this weekly greeting from a cheery Kevin Adkisson, associate curator of the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. So many folks, in fact, that “Live at Five” was voted Best Virtual Museum Experience.

Through rain, snow, and social distance, Adkisson has led live tours of the campus on Cranbrook’s Instagram and Facebook pages since it closed to the public last March. Phone in tow, he’s ventured outdoors or walked through the halls of Cranbrook buildings giving tours ranging from about 20 minutes to an hour. He shares facts about the artists, architects, occupants, and traditions behind Cranbrook’s beloved artworks, museums, schools, and homes. His tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Smith House last May is the most popular “Live at Five” to date, with more than 30,000 views.

Viewers also have gained insight into specific design details they might not have come to appreciate otherwise, such as architect Eliel Saarinen’s use of single design motifs around the campus or the Pewabic Pottery tile installations at Thornlea, the home of Henry Scripps Booth (the son of Cranbrook’s founder) and his wife, Carolyn.

Adkisson’s passion for Cranbrook and for sharing its history in a meaningful way shines through in his tours, which at press time were still taking place Tuesdays on Instagram Live and Wednesdays on Facebook Live. “There’s no one like Kevin Adkisson!” Best of Detroit voter Gretchen Wilkins of Bloomfield Hills says. “He brings such personality, fierce intelligence, and humor to the deep history of our local art, architecture, and human stories.”

reader favorites 1st, Auto Dealership, L A FONTA I NE AU TOMOT I VE G ROUP

“LaFontaine Automotive Group cares about their customers and the surroundings of where their stores are located — in other words, not only do they take care of their customers, they take care of their communities around their locations and so much more!” — Ken Holleman, Grand Blanc

1st, Pet Groomer, PE TICURE D “They are amazing with pets [at Peticured] — they know how to deal with even the most hyper animals. They know how to soothe, calm, and relax them as well as do an excellent job on their nails.

Coming to them has both improved my dog’s hygiene and his health.” — Stacey Roberson, Troy

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BEST YOUTUBER 1st place

Emily Jean Fonville

Among the hundreds of YouTube videos posted

by Emily Jean Fonville — better known as “Emily Jean Beauty” to her 217,000 subscribers (aka “Jeanies”) — are makeup tutorials, try-on hauls, and daily vlogs that are both inspirational and relatable. “Emily, I love your videos so much,” writes a viewer in the comment section of one of Fonville’s spring/ summer 2021 fashion videos. “You’re so real and don’t try to make it seem like you’re living a glamorous life behind a screen! Keep up the hard work!”

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3 rd Cannelle, Detroit, Birmingham

what i’ve missed …

cannelledetroit.com

Bike shop 1 st

KLM Bike & Fitness, Birmingham, Rochester Hills

klmfitness.com 2 n d Fraser Bicycle, Fraser

fraserbicycle.com 3 rd Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop, Ferndale

downtown-bikeshop.com

Bookstore 1 st

The Book Beat, Oak Park

thebookbeat.com 2 n d John K. King Books, Detroit, Ferndale

johnkingbooksdetroit.com 3 rd Source Booksellers, Detroit

sourcebooksellers.com

Bridal salon 1 st

The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley

theweddingshoppe.net

2 n d Joy Abendmode

Like many museums, the University of Michigan Museum of Art navigated the pandemic by putting its exhibitions online. But art is a dimensional experience, and pieces only truly come to life when viewed in person, offering textures and nuances that are muted on a webpage. UMMA is a 10-minute drive from my front door and a five-minute walk from my office, and yet it has felt a million miles away for the past year. I look forward to shortening the distance between us once again.

2 n d Vince & Joe’s

2 n d Comic City,

Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

multiple locations

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd Culinary Combo Bakery, Southfield

theculinarycombo.com

Cigar shop 1 st

Churchill’s, multiple locations

churchillscigarbar.com 2 n d Ambassador Cigars & Spirits, Troy

ambassadorcigars.com 3 rd Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro, Sterling Heights

robustoscigarbar.com

Comic book shop 1 st

Vault of Midnight,

Flower shop

Gift shop

Viviano Flower Shop,

Leon & Lulu, Clawson

1 st

comiccity.com 3 rd (tie) Green Brain

multiple locations

Comics, Dearborn

greenbraincomics.com 3 rd (tie) Warp 9 Comics,

viviano.com

warpninecomics.com

2 n d Blossoms, Birmingham blossomsbirmingham.com 3 rd Nino Salvaggio’s

Farmers market

International Marketplace, multiple locations

Clawson

1

st

Eastern Market, Detroit

easternmarket.org Farmers Market, Royal Oak

romi.gov 3 rd Oakland County oakgov.com

2 n d Vitrine, Berkley shopatvitrine.com 3 rd Catching Fireflies, multiple locations

catchingfireflies.com

Gourmet foods

Furniture store 1 st

Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace,

huntandnoyer.com

ninosalvaggio.com

2 n d Leon & Lulu, Clawson

2 n d Vince & Joe’s

leonandlulu.com 3 rd Gardner-White

Farmers Market, Waterford Twp.

leonandlulu.com

ninosalvaggio.com

Hunt & Noyer Furniture, Berkley

2 n d Royal Oak

1 st

1 st

multiple locations

Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd Randazzo Fresh

Ann Arbor, Detroit

Furniture, multiple locations

Market, multiple locations

vaultofmidnight.com

gardner-white.com

randazzofreshmarket.com

— CHRISTOPHER PORTER

Bridal, Royal Oak

joyabendmode.com 3 rd Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor, Northville

elizabethsbridalmanor.com

Candy store

Butcher/ meat shop

Mrs. Mason’s Co.,

1 st

Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations

ninosalvaggio.com 2 n d Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd Farm Field Table, Ferndale

farmfieldtable.com

Cake shop

1 st

Royal Oak

mrsmasons.com 2 n d Doc Sweets’ Candy Co., Clawson

docsweets.com 3 rd Sanders Candy, multiple locations

sanderscandy.com

Chocolate/ chocolatier 1 st

Mrs. Mason’s Co., Royal Oak

mrsmasons.com

1 st

2 n d Bon Bon Bon,

fortheloveofsugar.com

bonbonbon.com 3 rd Sanders Candy,

For the Love of Sugar, Detroit 2 n d Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd Christine’s Cakes &

multiple locations

multiple locations

sanderscandy.com

Cookies 1 st

Detroit Cookie Co.,

Pastries, Shelby Twp.

Ferndale

chrisstinescakesandpastries.com

detroitcookieco.com

BEST CIGAR SHOP

1st place

Churchill’s Cigar Bar & Bistro

Churchill’s Cigar Bar & Bistro is praised for its speakeasy vibe, modern-day amenities including big-screen TVs — a must-have for game-day hangouts — menu of fine-dining staples that includes wagyu steak and handcrafted cocktails, and, of course, its cigar collection. Locals can stop by this metro Detroit chain to pick up cigars from revered brands such as Arturo Fuente, Padron, and Romeo Y Julieta as well as stylish ashtrays, cigar cases, humidors and other accessories.

reader favorites 1st, Coffee Shop, SA B BAT H COF F EE ROAST ERS

“Sabbath Coffee Roasters — just great people making great coffee.

Nothing else needs to be said.” — Chris Kozlowski, Clawson

1st, Italian Restaurant, DA FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE AND BAR “We have been going to Da Francesco’s for all of our family events for the past 25 years. Their food is delicious, the wait staff is wonderful, and the owners are very inviting. We have never been disappointed.” — Mary Amaradio, Washington

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High-end clothing store

what i’ve missed …

1 st

Tender, Birmingham tenderbirmingham.com

2 n d Leon & Lulu, Clawson

leonandlulu.com 3 rd The Peacock Room, Detroit

facebook.com/peacockroom

Home décor shop 1 st

Leon & Lulu, Clawson

leonandlulu.com 2

nd

A Touch of Lace, Bloomfield Hills

atouchoflace.com 3 rd Cristions Fine Linen & Down, Birmingham

cristions.com

Jewelry store 1 st

Tapper’s, multiple locations

tappers.com 2 n d Miner’s Den

Every year since I was about 8 years old, I’ve gone to see a performance of The Nutcracker. From New York City Ballet’s rendition at Lincoln Center to the Joffrey Ballet’s interpretation in Chicago, I’ve never missed a beat — until last year. Breaking the tradition nearly broke my heart. I’m looking forward to admiring the enchanting Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy at The Detroit Opera House again later this year.

Fingers crossed.

Nursery/ greenhouse 1 st

Deneweth’s Garden Center,

2 n d Margot European

Macomb and Hartland

Medical Wellness, Bingham Farms

deneweths.com

facebeautyscience.com

2 n d English Gardens,

Sunglasses shop

multiple locations

englishgardens.com 3 rd Bordine’s,

1 st

See Eyewear,

multiple locations

multiple locations

bordines.com

seeeyewear.com

Optical shop

2 n d Optik Birmingham,

Bloomfield Twp.

optikbirmingham.com 3 rd (tie) Shades Optical,

1 st Roland Optics, rolandoptics.com 2 n d See Eyewear, multiple locations seeeyewear.com 3 rd Optik Birmingham, Birmingham optikbirmingham.com

Pie shop 1 st

Achatz Handmade Pie Co., multiple locations achatzpies.com

Birmingham

Birmingham

shadesoptical.com 3 rd (tie) Roland Optics, Bloomfield Twp.

rolandoptics.com

Clothing & accessory resale 1 st

Rotate Boutique, Bloomfield Twp.

rotateboutique.com 2 n d Déjà Vu Upscale Designer Resale, Franklin

2 n d Sister Pie, Detroit sisterpie.com 3 rd Grand Traverse Pie Co.,

dejavuresale.com 3 rd Lost & Found

Ferndale

multiple locations

Vintage, Royal Oak

elainebjewelry.com

gtpie.com

lostandfoundvintage.com

Kids’ clothing store

Place to buy art 1 st

Furniture & home goods resale

leonandlulu.com

Vogue Vintage,

Jewelers, Royal Oak

minersden.com 3 rd Elaine B Jewelry,

—LYNDSAY GREEN

Leon & Lulu, Clawson

1 st

Apple Blossom Baby and Décor,

2 n d Harp’s Lingerie,

Grosse Pointe

Birmingham

appleblossombabyanddecor.com

harps-lingerie.com 3 rd Busted Bra Shop,

2 n d Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield Twp.

shopguysngals.com 3 rd Connie’s Children’s Shop, St. Clair Shores

shopconnies.com

Lighting shop

Detroit and Ann Arbor

bustedbrashop.com

Cannabis dispensary 1 st

Liv Cannabis Co.,

2 n d Yellow Door Art Market, Berkley

yellowdoorartmarket.com 3 rd (tie) The Rust Belt Market, Ferndale

rustbeltmarket.com 3 rd (tie) Art Leader’s Gallery & Custom Framing, West Bloomfield Twp.

1 st

Ferndale

facebook.com/voguevintage101 2 (tie) Retro Rescuers facebook.com/retrorescuers.com 2 n d (tie) Everything nd

Home Upscale Resale, Royal Oak

everything-home.com

artleaders.com

Wine store

livcannabis.com

Record store

2 n d New Standard,

1 st

Ferndale

Dearborn Music,

multiple locations

Hazel Park

Dearborn

multiple locations

raylightingcenters.com

anewstandard.com 3 rd Breeze, Hazel Park breeze.us

dearbornmusic.net

ninosalvaggio.com

2 n d Found Sound,

2 n d Vince & Joe’s

Ferndale

Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.

Ray Lighting Centers,

2 n d Michael’s Lamp Shop, Lathrup Village

michaelslampshop.com 3 rd Brose Electrical, Livonia

broseelectrical.com

Lingerie store 1 st

Bra-Vo Intimates, Royal Oak

bravointimates.com

Men’s clothing store 1 st

The Suit Depot, Oak Park

thesuitdepot.com 2 n d George Gregory, Detroit shopgeorgegregory.com 3 rd Tailored Detroit, Detroit tailoreddetroit.com

facebook.com/foundsoundvinyl 3 rd Flipside Records, Clawson

shopflipsiderecords.com

Skin care shop 1 st

Bee Waxed Cosmetics, Pontiac beewaxedcosmetics.com

Few treatments are as effective against the gray dread of Michigan winter as a couple hours at The Schvitz, a centuryold Jewish bathhouse in Detroit’s North End that’s been my salve against the lack of sunshine for years.

For those familiar with reverse-searing a steak, it’s the same idea, only instead of the porterhouse or T-bone, you are the one spending time in a 200-degree oven, elbow to naked elbow with your fellow meatbags. The heat keeps you humble and healthy. And if it doesn’t, the cold plunge after surely will. Especially the humble part. The old-timers go yearround, but I’m what you might call a coldweather fan. Still, I don’t want to miss another season.

—MARK KURLYANDCHIK

1 st

Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace,

1 st

what i’ve missed …

Day Spa, Birmingham

margots.com 3 rd Face Skincare

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd (tie) Michigan By the Bottle Tasting Room, multiple locations

mbtbtasting.com 3 rd (tie) Plum Market, multiple locations

plummarket.com

SERVICES Auto detailing/ car wash 1 st

Jax Kar Wash, multiple locations

jaxkarwash.com 2 n d Mr. C’s Car Wash, multiple locations

mrcscarwash.com 3 rd Matick Auto Wash, Redford

matickautowash.com

Caterer 1 st

Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations

ninosalvaggio.com 2 n d Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Shelby Twp., Clinton Twp.

vinceandjoes.com 3 rd Skosh Catering, Walled Lake

skoshcatering.com

Cosmetic surgeon 1 st

Dr. Neal Sakwa of Sakwa Plastic Surgery, Troy

sakwaplasticsurgery.com

2 n d Dr. Charles Boyd of Boyd Beauty, multiple locations

boyddetroit.com 3 rd Dr. Anthony Youn of Youn Plastic Surgery, Troy

dryoun.com

Day spa 1 st

Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham

rivagedayspa.com 2 n d Margot European Spa, Birmingham

margots.com 3 rd Woodhouse Day Spa, Detroit, Rochester Hills

woodhousespas.com

Women’s boutique 1 st

La Vie en Rose Boutique, Wyandotte lavieenroseboutiquemi.com

2 n d Tender, Birmingham tenderbirmingham.com 3 rd The Peacock Room,

Engagement/ wedding ring design 1 st

Tapper’s, multiple locations

tappers.com 2 n d Miner’s Den Jewelers, Royal Oak

minersden.com 3 rd Jewelry Set in

Detroit

Stone, Chelsea

facebook.com/peacockroom

jewelrysetinstone.com

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1st, Wedding Planner, A J U NE EVENT

1st, Hair Salon, Salon for a Blowout, AN TO N I N O SALO N & S PA

“A June Event helped plan my wedding. I truly felt that I was in good hands from the moment I hired this company. Even as COVID all but changed my wedding day, A June Event rolled with the punches and managed to make my day special.” — Jill Leitheiser, Royal Oak

“Antonino Salon & Spa … renewed the salon’s interior due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The atmosphere at the salon is pleasant and efficient. After 27 years, my hairdresser Jacqueline, pedicurist Carrie, manicurist Leila, and makeup artist Jackie have been my regulars. The personnel are pleasant and efficient.” — Mary Lou Rinsky, Bloomfield Township

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BEST SUNGLASSES 1st place

See Eyewear

See Eyewear provides an exclusive experience for shoppers. The company — which is headquartered in metro Detroit and has locations across the U.S. — offers its original handmade eyewear designs in limited quantities. It’s serious when it comes to style, calling itself the “purveyor of the most eclectic eyewear in the country,” and it’s got the track record to prove it. Along with making our previous Best of Detroit lists, See Eyewear’s funky frames have graced the pages of Oprah, Glamour, Essence, and People magazines.

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Nicole McAvoy uses her 20 years of real estate experience and strong social media presence to find people their dream homes. But it’s likely her personal and passionate approach to customer service that’s earned her a Best of Detroit win for the fifth year in a row. “A lifetime of memories is created when you buy or sell a home,” McAvoy says. “I want my clients to look back on that experience with pure happiness.”

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what i’ve missed …

My friend Kaitlyn and I like running local 5Ks — the Free Press and Kona Running Co. races are among our favorites. Through our race experiences, we’ve improved our mile times, explored metro Detroit on foot, and tried new restaurants — our reward for getting up before the sun to run 3.1 miles is a decadent brunch. With many events nixed during the pandemic, I lost the motivation to lace up as often. But with the weather getting warmer and my urge to move stirring again — like many, my daily step count has been incredibly low over the last year — I’m looking forward to getting back at it.

— EMMA KLUG

Financial planner 1 st

Hantz Group, multiple locations

hantzgroup.com 2 n d Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Birmingham

fratarcangeliwealth.com 3 rd Advance Capital Management, Southfield

acadviser.com

Hair salon 1

st

Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham

antoninosalon.com

2 n d Legato Salon & Spa,

3 rd 6 Salon, multiple locations sixsalon.com

Kitchen design service 1 st

Kitchen NV kitchen-nv.com

2 n d KSI Kitchen & Bath,

Best place for cannabis delivery 1 st

New Standard, Hazel Park

anewstandard.com 2 n d Breeze, Hazel Park breeze.us 3 rd Liv, Ferndale livcannabis.com

multiple locations

ksikitchens.com 3 rd Dillman & Upton, Rochester

dillmanupton.com

Cannabis provisioning center 1 st

Liv, Ferndale

livcannabis.com

2 n d The Patient Station, Ypsilanti

thepatientstation.com 3 rd New Standard, Hazel Park

anewstandard.com

Massage 1 st

Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham

rivagedayspa.com 2 n d Breathe: Bodywork and Beautification, Ferndale

go.thryv.com/site/breatheferndale 3 rd Margot European Spa, Birmingham

margots.com

Men’s grooming 1 st

Detroit Barbers, Detroit, Ferndale

detroitbarbers.com 2 n d Baus the Grooming House, Birmingham, Rochester

what i’ve missed …

Getting a haircut late at night is an experience you can only have in the Middle East — and in metro Detroit. At Nabil Hair Salon in Dearborn, the sign says they close at 10 p.m., but everyone knows you can get a trim there well past that. It’s one of the experiences I miss most about my prepandemic life and that I look forward to enjoying again soon — sitting at Nabil’s, listening to Arabic music, and taking in the town’s gossip.

—ZAHIR JANMOHAMED

bausgrooming.com 3 rd Antonino Salon

3 rd Sarah-Khan Williams of eXp Realty, Livonia sarahkhan-williams.exprealty.com

Salon for a blowout

2 n d 6 Salon, multiple locations

sixsalon.com 3 rd Red the Salon, Birmingham

redthesalon.com

Salon or spa for a facial 1 st

Bee Waxed Cosmetics, Pontiac beewaxedcosmetics.com

2 n d Face Skincare Medical Wellness, Bingham Farms

facebeautyscience.com 3 rd Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham

antoninosalon.com

Salon or spa for a mani-pedi 1 st

The Ten Nail Bar, thetennailbar.com

Pet groomer

2 n d Antonino Salon

Peticured,

antoninosalon.com 3 rd Rivage Day Spa,

2 n d Bark-a-Bout, Shelby Twp. barkabout.net 3 rd Bingo Pet Salon, Royal Oak

bingopetsalon.com

Portrait photographer 1 st

Emma Burcusel Photography, Plymouth

emmaburcusel.com

2 n d Sammy Mich Photo sammymichphoto.com 3 rd Queen B Boudoir queenbeeboudoirmi.com

Realtor 1 st

Nicole McAvoy of Keller Williams Domain, Birmingham

facebook.com/ nicolemcavoyluxehomes

2 n d Lucine Tarman of

Birmingham, Farmington

Tarman & Co., Birmingham

salonlegato.com

facebook.com/lucinetarman-realtor

West Bloomfield Twp.

ajuneevent.com

antoninosalon.com

Detroit

multiple locations

A June Event,

2 n d Hazel & Gray hazelandgrayevents.com 3 rd Events by Raj Singh instagram.com/eventsbyrajs

Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham

antoninosalon.com

peticured.com

1 st

1 st

& Spa, Birmingham

1 st

Wedding planner

& Spa, Birmingham

Birmingham

rivagedayspa.com

Special Occasion Venue 1 st

Bea’s, Detroit beasdetroit.com

2 n d Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River

infinityandovation.com 3 rd Great Lakes Culinary Center, Southfield

glculinarycenter.com

Wedding photographer 1 st

Athornsphoto, athornsphoto.com

2 n d Molly Grunewald Photography,

mollygrunewald.com 3 rd Frankie Photography, frankiephotographymi.com

Best Salon or Spa for a Facial and Best Skin Care Shop

Why clients of all skin types think Bee Waxed Cosmetics is the bee’s knees

By Ashley Winn

T H E 3 0 -Y E A R legacy of Bee Waxed Cosmetics began with Sam and Amy Salah, who founded I Natural Cosmetics out of Livonia in 1986. Their daughters — Sandy Sarafa and Julie Borg — worked with the company for years and developed a lifelong love for skin care.

After going their separate ways to attend college and start families, the sisters returned to their roots. While researching mainstream skin care, they found some common ingredients to be ineffective and potentially damaging. The discovery spurred renewed interest in the industry.

Sarafa and Borg took over the family business and evolved it into its own brand: Bee Waxed Cosmetics. Their goal was to develop skin care products for people of all skin types and conditions. So they created a line of vegan, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and silicone-free products, formulated solely with organic, botanical ingredients. Among these is the popular Bee Cool. “It’s a natural alternative to cortisone creams,” Sarafa says. “We recommend it to clients who experience redness and irritation after waxing.”

Bee Waxed also has a salon in Pontiac that offers beauty services ranging from facials to microneedling, waxing, and microblading. Over the years, the company has built a following of loyal customers, including Best of Detroit voter Melissa Stitt of Pontiac: “I love the Bee Waxed staff! They have the best skin products and a wide range of fantastic services.”

reader favorites 1st, Men’s Clothing Store, T H E SU I T DEP OT

“The Suit Depot provides amazing service, the absolutely best prices, and a fantastic selection of all types of menswear. Roman the Tailor, who provides his services in-store, is prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. He does great work!” — Janice Brea, Oak Park

1st, Bartender, CARRIE FLOYD OF GR E AT LAK ES CULI N ARY C E N TE R “Carrie Floyd of Great Lakes Culinary Center has an amazing way of fusing different flavors to make the most fantastic drinks. Her attention to detail and her creativity make for an interesting night full of wonderful flavors and scents.” — Shannon Berndt, Keego Harbor

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While metro Detroit has many experienced real estate and mortgage professionals, the ones listed here are considered Hour Detroit Real Estate All-Stars. These Real Estate AllStars know the communities they serve. They can best guide you, whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market, and introduce you to the home of your dreams. ■

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Dave Abdallah Century 21 Curran & Oberski Dearborn Heights

Flo Abke GRI, Associate Broker Real Living Kee Realty 19900 E. 10 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 313-378-3376 floabke@mirealsource.com

Zack Aboona Keller Williams Lakeside Shelby Twp.

Linda J. Abraham DOBI Real Estate 2211 Cole St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-885-0610 linda@wearedobi.com wearedobi.com

Fred Alexander Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Niran Bahoora Real Estate One West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Patrice Alexander Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville

Chris Bailey Remerica United Realty Novi

James Altene Keller Williams Premier Burton

Jill Bailey RE/MAX Encore Clarkston

Therese Antonelli Moving the Mitten RE Group Belleville

Linda Bailey Sine & Monaghan St. Clair

Bridget Apap Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Carrie J. Bake BAKE Real Estate Plymouth

Jack Apap Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Lynn Marie Baker Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham

John Apap Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Tracy Banish 3DX Real Estate 421 Mill Pond Lane Brighton, MI 48116 517-282-6951 tracy@fortyfour85.com fortyfour85.com

Shawn Arnaout Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Jennifer Abro Silverstone Real Estate Rochester Hills

Jennifer Arnold

Rudy Acuna Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Ann Arbor

Real Estate One 44250 Garfield Rd. Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-453-3248 JArnoldRealtor@gmail.com jenniferarnold.realestateone.com

Bill Adams Adams Realty Royal Oak Robert Agnello RE/MAX First Royal Oak

Julie Ahee Sine and Monaghan Real Living 18412 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 313-300-9524 ahee.julie@gmail.com julieahee.com

Kellie Aiken Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

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Greg M. Barnas Sine & Monaghan Royal Oak

Christine Atkinson Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Rick Barren Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Mary Aubrey-Rogers Real Estate in the Pointes Grosse Pointe

Nancy Bashi Preferred, Realtors Ltd. Plymouth

Fanar Ayar Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy

Angela Batten Real Estate One Ortonville Ortonville

Michael Ayoub Ronnie Ahmad Keller Williams Legacy Dearborn

Jeff Barker Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Redfin 39555 Orchard Hill Pl., Ste. 600 Novi, MI 48375 586-405-4111 michael.ayoub@redfin.com redfin.com

Derek Bauer Real Estate One South Lyon South Lyon Hassane (Sam) Baydoun Century 21 Curran & Oberski Dearborn Heights Lori Beatty RE/MAX New Trend Farmington Hills

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Dan Beazley Realty IQ Northville

Jason Boggs The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Stephan Brochu RE/MAX Grande Grand Blanc

Nicole Bednard Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy

Scott Bohlen Preview Properties Brighton

Kathy Broock Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Jessica Belanger RE/MAX First Sterling Heights

Denise Bondoni Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville

Bella Brookenthal Real Estate One West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

David Bendernagel Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth

Margo Borkin Real Estate One West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Alan Brown Real Estate One Troy Troy

Christene Benedict Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville

David Botsford Keller Williams Realty Commerce Twp.

Mark Brown RE/MAX Classic Bloomfield Hills

Lisa Benfield Millennium Properties Waterford

Debbie Bourdon Real Estate One Dexter Dexter

Martin Brown Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham

Matthew Berney Quest Realty Troy

Cameron Boutros Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy

William Brundage Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham

Jill Beshouri Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Ladonna Bow-Billman The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Melissa Buettner Keller Williams Professionals Brighton

Karen Betzing Real Living Kee Realty Washington Twp.

Kathleen Bowles RE/MAX First St. Clair Shores

Lucy Burby RE/MAX First Chesterfield

Pierre Binandeh @properties Detroit

Christin Bracken Real Estate One Milford Milford

Jaime Burkhart Preferred, Realtors Ltd. Plymouth

Melanie Bishop Max Broock Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills

Keith Brandt Brandt Real Estate Northville

Jennifer Caira-Lauff Real Estate One Chesterfield Chesterfield Twp.

Nancy Bishop The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Diane Braykovich RE/MAX Classic Novi

Dan Callan RE/MAX Platinum Hartland

Noel Bittinger Bittinger Team, Realtors Canton

Kevin Brennan Bolton-Johnston Associates of Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointee Farms

Austin Black II City Living Detroit 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 216 Detroit, MI 48202 313-550-2307 austin@citylivingdetroit.com citylivingdetroit.com

Al Block RE/MAX First Shelby Twp.

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Elizabeth Brien The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor Sana Brikho St. Jude Realty Troy

Sarah Cameron Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HHWB, REALTORS® 880 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-895-7864 scameron@hwwbrealtors.com hwwbrealtors.com

Thomas Brisbois Elite Realty Livonia Lindsey Broadwell RE/MAX Nexus Birmingham

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Shana Sine Cameron Sine & Monaghan Realtors Real Living 18412 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 313-530-7705 shanasinecameron@gmail.com eGrossePointe.com

Tony Camilleri Real Estate One West Bloomfield West Bloomfield Robert Campbell Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham Alexis Carmona Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy Patrick Carolan Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham Andrea Carollo Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham Harry Cassidy Real Estate Unlimited Inc. Allen Park Pam Ceder Sine & Monaghan Algonac Kevin Cermak National Realty Centers Northville

Sandi Cholag National Realty Centers Birmingham

Dana Cooper Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Bill Christman Weichert Realtors St. Clair Shores

Deborah Corey Real Living Kee Realty Rochester

Kathy Christo RE/MAX Classic Canton

Michael Cosman Keller Williams Paint Creek & Somerset Rochester

Pamela Chudzinski Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth

John Cotter Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Lisa Chung Real Estate One Novi Novi

Paul Coulter Realty Executives Main Street Lapeer

Brennen Clarke eXp Realty Novi

Virginia Cox Robertson Homes Bloomfield Hills

Cheryl Clossick Real Estate One Saline Saline

Charles Craig Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Alicia Cloutier eXp Realty Troy

Daryl Cross eXp Realty Troy

Robert Coburn RE/MAX First Royal Oak

Kimberly Cryderman RE/MAX Classic Milford

Carl Cohen Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Brandon Curry Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Noah Cohen Max Broock Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills

Michael Cutsinger Preferred, Realtors Ltd. Plymouth

Cathy Champion Bolton-Johnston Associates of Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointee Farms

Meredith Colburn Hall & Hunter REALTORS® 442 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-762-5319 meredith@meredithcolburn.com meredithcolburn.com

Garry Chaney Real Living Kee Realty Washington Twp. Alexander Chapman Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham Ali Charara Century 21 Curran & Oberski Dearborn Heights

Erica Collica Max Broock Detroit Detroit

Donna Charlick RE/MAX Classic Milford

Mario Como Real Living Kee Realty St. Clair Shores

Zen Chen RE/MAX New Trend Farmington Hills

Annette Compo Keller Williams Advantage Novi

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Lisa Cutting Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp. Calogero D’Anna Keller Williams Lakeside Shelby Twp. Jason Dabish Max Broock West Bloomfield West Bloomfield James Danley Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Joanna Darmanin Jo + Co Realtors Royal Oak Debbie DeAngelo Remerica United Realty Novi

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2021 REAL ESTATE ALL-STARS Jan Dijkers Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse Detroit

Daniel DeCapua RE/MAX Platinum Ann Arbor

Michael De Fauw Sine & Monaghan Realtors 18412 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 313-820-5428 realtormikedefauw@gmail.com mikedefauw.com

Gary DeGrandchamp Real Estate One Novi Novi Matt Dejanovich Real Estate One Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Lynn DeJohn RE/MAX Classic Plymouth

Connie Dunlap Sine & Monaghan, Realtors® Real Living 18412 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 313-570-7515 connie@conniedunlap.com conniedunlap.com

James DiMora Keller Williams Advantage Novi Domenica DiNello Vanguard Realty Group Rochester John DiPiazza eXp Realty Rochester Rochester

Tammi Ebenhoeh The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Stefanie Distelrath Sine & Monaghan St. Clair Shores

Patti Eddy The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Anthony Djon Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy

Camille Edwards Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HWWB REALTORS 880 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-310-3767 cedwards@hwwbrealtors.com camilleedwardsrealestate.com

Mike Dominick Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth

Renee DeKroub The DeKroub Team RE/MAX Platinum 108 W. Grand River Howell, MI 48843 517-404-4270 renee@thedekroubteam.com thedekroubteam.com

John Delia Keller Williams Metro Royal Oak Joe Delia Keller Williams The Delia Group Rochester Sean Delpaz Synergy Realty Group Woodhaven Mark Der Manulian Metropolitan Real Estate Group Detroit Kyle Desmond Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham James Dewling Griffith Realty Brighton Daniel DeYonker eXp Realty Rochester Rochester

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Kristi Donaldson Real Living Kee Realty New Baltimore Michael Donelson Realty Executives Home Towne Port Huron

Michelle Elie The Charles Reinhart Co. Chelsea

Leslie Doran Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Rochester

Erik Elsea Real Estate One Troy Troy

Marie Dowler Max Broock Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills

Linda V. Eriksen Max Broock Realtors 275 S. Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-909-7169 linda@lindaeriksen.com lindaeriksen.com

Kim Drescher-Tanascu Real Estate One Shelby Twp. Shelby Twp. Margaret Dresser RE/MAX New Trend Farmington Hills Jeff Duneske Keller Williams Advantage Northville Amy Dunlap eXp Realty Troy

William Ervin Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham Victoria Evans Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Ann Arbor Rachele Evers Keller Williams Living Brighton Rob Ewing Real Estate One Ann Arbor Ann Arbor

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Christine Faeth Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Ann Arbor

Pamela Ford-Morgan Morgan Milzow & Ford Realtors Clarkston

Mary Gladchun RE/MAX Classic Plymouth

John Farhat Keller Williams Metro Royal Oak

TJ Francisco Jr. Real Estate One Clinton Twp. Clinton Twp.

Mike Gladchun RE/MAX Classic Plymouth

Mike Fayz Real Estate One Dearborn Heights Dearborn Heights

Brian Gabbeart RE/MAX First Clinton Twp.

Cindy Glahn Real Estate One Dexter Dexter

Nancy Feldmann RE/MAX First Clinton Twp.

Deby Gannes Hall & Hunter REALTORS® 442 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-379-3003 dgannes@hallandhunter.com lynnanddeby.com

Terri Fenelon Keller Williams Professionals Brighton Linda Fennell Real Living Kee Realty Washington Twp. Douglas Ferrell Realty Executives Main Street Lapeer Jimmy Ferris Re/Max Team 2000 Dearborn Chantel Fick Realty Executives Main Street Lapeer Tom Figlan Real Estate One Chesterfield Chesterfield Twp. Kelly Finley New Century Realtors Troy Allison Fishwick Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Birmingham Roxanne Fitzpatrick Keller Williams Advantage Novi Brent Flewelling The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor Frank Flynn Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham Emily Ford Morgan Milzow & Ford Realtors Clarkston Justin Ford Encore Real Estate Group Plymouth

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Anthony Gargaro eXp Realty Northville Randy Gates Jr. Keller Williams Lakeside Shelby Twp.

Laurie Glass Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham Kirk Glassel The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor Jeff Glover Keller Williams Professionals Birmingham Kristy Glover Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth Ming Hui Goh Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Tom Gaunt Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Scott Goleniak Redfin 39555 Orchard Hill Pl., Ste. 600 Novi, MI 48375 734-740-5333 scott.goleniak@redfin.com redfin.com

Lewis G. Gazoul Real Estate in The Pointes Grosse Pointe Farms Christina Gennari Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Glenda Gerbstadt Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Ann Arbor

John Goodman Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville

Dick Gibb Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Sara Grapsidis Sine & Monaghan St. Clair

Mark Gibeau eXp Realty Rochester

Karen Greenwood Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham

Jerilyn Gilleylen Preview Properties Brighton

Carol Griffith Griffith Realty Brighton

Patti Gilman Keller Williams Premier Clarkston

Scott Griffith Griffith Realty Brighton

Timothy Gilson Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Thomas Griffith Real Estate in The Pointes Grosse Pointe Farms

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Jay Harrison Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth

Phil Grosso Keller Williams Platinum Chesterfield

Kate Hayman Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Danielle Grostick Real Estate One Milan Milan

Jan Hays Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Christian Grothe Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Kristen Henson RE/MAX Classic Novi

Marian Grout Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Michael Hermiz RE/MAX New Trend Farmington Hills

Daniel Gutfreund Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Kim Herron Preferred, Realtors Ltd. Plymouth

Scott Guyor The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Stephanie Hale Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Ann Arbor Jerry Hall Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Shannon Hall Dwellings by Rudy & Hall Plymouth Crystal Halley RE/MAX Classic Novi Marilyn Handloser-Engstrom RE/MAX Classic Novi Lanie Hardy-Cosgrove Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Andy Hargreaves Preferred, Realtors Ltd. Plymouth Rob Harrell Real Estate One Commerce Twp. Commerce Twp.

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Realty Executives Home Towne 34095 23 Mile Rd. Chesterfield, MI 48047 810-533-3805 marnie@marnieickes.com marnieickes.com

Sierra Imwalle Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Ann Arbor Monica Iskra eXp Realty Novi Haig Istamboulian Arterra Realty Rochester

Real Estate One 217 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Ste. 102 Plymouth, MI 48170 734-474-1051 pam@pamhicks.com pamhicks.com

James Haidar RE/MAX First St. Clair Shores

Marnie Ickes

Salvatore Impastato Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham

Pam Hicks

Nancy Hackett Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville

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Jeffrey Higgins Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Brian Hill Metropolitan Real Estate Group Detroit Nevin Hill Metropolitan Real Estate Group Detroit Timothy Hillmer Century 21 Curran & Oberski Dearborn Heights Holly Hohnholt Real Living Kee Realty Rochester Alison Holcombe Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Ann Arbor James Horn Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Ariel Hurwitz-Greene Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Ann Arbor

Jolene Jacobs Keller Williams Metro Royal Oak Stephanie Janiga Keller Williams Advantage Novi Laura Janski RE/MAX Advisors Chesterfield Stetson Jarbo Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham Rick Jarzembowski The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor Krista Jelsky RE/MAX First Royal Oak Krissy Jessop Keller Williams Realty Central Sterling Heights Chad Jishi Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth

Craig Joeright DOBI Real Estate 2211 Cole St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-535-4750 craigjoeright@wearedobi.com wearedobi.com

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Tracy Johnson FiveStar Real Estate Commerce Twp.

Mark Kent Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HHWB, REALTORS® 880 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-877-5708 MKent@hwwbrealtors.com hwwbrealtors.com

Zackary Jones eXp Realty Novi Jessica Juel Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Sean Konja Keller Williams Professionals Birmingham Andrew Konopada RE/MAX Classic Bloomfield Hills Marge Kopp Real Living Kee Realty Fort Gratiot

Eric Jurmo Keller Williams Platinum Chesterfield

Vera Khoury Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy

Robert Kortze Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Erik Jurvis RE/MAX Nexus Birmingham

Robert Khoury Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Troy

Kevin Kostka eXp Realty Troy

David Kaplan Real Estate One West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Joan King Realty Executives 34095 23 Mile Rd. Chesterfield, MI 48047 586-553-2079 JoanSoldMine@gmail.com RealtorJoanKing.com

Samuel Kaplunov Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham

Caron Koteles-Riha Real Estate One Rochester Rochester Matthew Kraft Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Saba Katto Realty Solutions of Michigan, Inc. 500 S. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 200 Birmingham, MI 48009 248-835-5008 sabakat@aol.com realtysolutionsofmi.com

Mark Kattula DOBI Real Estate 2211 Cole St. Birmingham, MI 48009 586-899-8881 mark@wearedobi.com wearedobi.com

Lora Kazanjian Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham Erin Keating-Dewald Keller Williams Domain Birmingham Brandon Kekich RE/MAX Dream Properties Northville Emer Kenny Real Living Kee Realty Clinton Twp.

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Jamey Kramer RE/MAX Classic 26870 Beck Rd. Novi, MI 48374 248-348-7200 Jamey@JameyKramer.com JameyKramer.com

Desert Klein-Kassab Max Broock Detroit Detroit Jeff Klink The Charles Reinhart Co. Chelsea Mickie Klump Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Jeff Kucemba Redfin 39555 Orchard Hill Pl., Ste. 600 Novi, MI 48375 248-688-4157 jeff.kucemba@redfin.com redfin.com

Carmen Knick Keller Williams Realty Ann Arbor Kelly Knight Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Plymouth Andrew Knobloch Quest Realty Troy Brett Knybel Keller Williams Platinum Chesterfield Holly Koch Preview Properties Brighton Darby Kolano The Charles Reinhart Co. Saline

Matt Kulacki Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth John Kurczak Keller Williams Realty Central Sterling Heights Connie LaBarge-Thomas RE/MAX Defined Rochester Brad Lack Real Living Kee Realty St. Clair Shores Kristine Lambrecht Real Estate One Clarkston Clarkston

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Frank Locricchio

Jason Main

Kyle Lang RE/MAX Dream Properties Northville

Realty Executives Home Towne 400 E. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 200 Troy, MI 48083 810-300-1650 Locricchioteam@gmail.com locricchioteam.com

Moving The Mitten RE Group 337 Main St. Belleville, MI 48111 313-598-0875 Jason@MovingTheMitten.com mymainrealtor.com

Cheryl Latshaw Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Chelsea

Anne Loehr

Todd Lands The Charles Reinhart Co. Saline

Redfin 39555 Orchard Hill Pl., Ste. 600 Novi, MI 48375 269-207-8606 anne.loehr@redfin.com redfin.com

Lindsay Lawrie DOBI Real Estate 2211 Cole St. Birmingham, MI 48009 586-854-4611 lindsay@wearedobi.com wearedobi.com

Carol Lee Golden Key Realty Northville

William Maniaci Keller Williams Livingston Brighton Ashley Mann Hall & Hunter Realtors Birmingham Kathy Manoogian Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham

Renee Lossia-Acho Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Faye Maraman Real Estate One 21250 Hall Rd. Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-996-3515 FayeMaraman@aol.com FayeMaraman.RealEstateOne.com

Pat Lotz Real Estate One Brighton Brighton

Carolyn Lepard The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor Linda Leporowski Keller Williams Advantage Novi

Theresa M. Levett Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HWWB, REALTORS® 880 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-506-6761 tlevett@hwwbrealtors.com HWWBRealtors.com

Melanie Lovati Keller Williams Lakeside Shelby Twp. Susan Lozano Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham Mike Lucas Remerica Hometown III Canton

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HHWB, REALTORS® 880 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-225-4269 crystal.marsh@ymail.com hwwbrealtors.com

Real Living Kee Realty 15501 Metro Pkwy., Ste. 105 Clinton Twp., MI 48036 586-634-3933 lukityca@mirealsource.com realliving.com

Corey Light @properties Detroit

Rocky Lulgjuraj RE/MAX First Shelby Twp.

Elizabeth Little National Realty Centers Northville

Pam Mackay Keller Williams Platinum Chesterfield

Jim Littlepage Century 21 Curran & Oberski Dearborn Heights

S. Brooke MacNee MBA Realty Group, Inc. Grosse Ile

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Crystal Marsh

Carol Lukity

Jack Liang AutoCity Realty Troy

Julianne Lockwood Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Birmingham

Mark Marangon Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham

Ed Martin RE/MAX First Sterling Heights Emily Martina Keller Williams Realty Livingston Brighton

Tricia Maskin Real Living Kee Realty Troy 1000 W. Maple Rd., Ste. 100 Troy, MI 48084 248-709-7774 triciamaskin@gmail.com realliving.com

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Michael Mason Arterra Realty Rochester Kelly Matelic Park Avenue Realty Allen Park

Craig W. Minoletti Signature Sotheby’s International 415 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 855-275-6466 cminoletti@signaturesothebys.com craigminoletti.com

Kelie McMillan Sine & Monaghan Realtors 18412 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 313-570-4555 keliedavismcmillan@gmail.com realliving.com

Jason Matt Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth Dick Mattie The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Emily Mitchell RE/MAX Platinum Brighton

Raymond Megie Realty Executives Main Street Lapeer

Mark Monaghan Sine & Monaghan Grosse Pointe Farms

Rebecca Meisner Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham

Saverio Montalto Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Ben Meldrum Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Erick Monzo Keller Williams The Monzo Group Mount Clemens

Bob Meldrum Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Michael T. Moore NextHome The Boulevard Rochester

Nick McCombs Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Michael Meldrum Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Grosse Pointe Farms

Mike Moore Real Estate One Dearborn Dearborn

Kendra McConnell-Hurd Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham

Paul Meldrum Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham

Steven Moore Keller Williams Showcase Realty Commerce Twp.

Mark McDonald Keller Williams Advantage Novi

Jolynne Mercieca Keller Williams Professionals Plymouth

Julie Moraitis eXp Realty Northville

Bruce Maxson The Charles Reinhart Co. Chelsea

Ryan McAulay Keller Williams Central 38219 Mound Rd., Ste. 201 Sterling Heights, MI 48310 586-453-8187 ryanm@kw.com ryanmcaulayrealestate.com

David McFarland Keller Williams Advantage Novi

Leslie Mihalak RE/MAX Defined 125 Third St. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-892-4300 lesliemihalak@remax.net lesliemihalak.remax-detroit.com

Susan McFarland RE/MAX Classic Milford Donna McFarlane Brookstone Realtors Troy Linda McGonagle Real Estate One Novi Novi Maria McGuire RE/MAX Advisors Chesterfield Matt McKernan The Charles Reinhart Co. Chelsea

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Stacy Miletti Real Estate One Troy Troy Aleksandr Milshteyn Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Ann Arbor

Paul Mruk RE/MAX Classic Novi Dawn Mueller Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville Steven Murphy Century 21 Cambell Realty Madison Heights Scott Myer RE/MAX Grande Grand Blanc Melinda Nagler Max Broock Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills Kimberly Nagy-Street Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

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Matt O’Laughlin @properties 3100 Woodward Ave., Ste. 102 Detroit, MI 48201 313-590-4256 Matto@atproperties.com atproperties.com

Michelle Naumovski RE/MAX First Sterling Heights Roberta Nebus Real Estate One West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Ryan Nelson DOBI Real Estate 2211 Cole St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-462-4741 ryan@wearedobi.com wearedobi.com

Kari O’Neill-Gorz Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Clarkston Nathan Oake Griffith Realty Brighton

Cindy Obron Kahn Hall & Hunter REALTORS® 442 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-568-7309 cindy@cindykahn.com cindykahn.com

Rick Nessel RE/MAX Classic Novi Tonya Newberry Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham David Nguyen Keller Williams Realty Central Sterling Heights Tom Niemasz Real Estate One Shelby Twp. Shelby Twp.

Benny Offer Keller Williams Lakeside Shelby Twp. Donny Orlando Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Tony Orlando Redfin 39555 Orchard Hill Pl., Ste. 600 Novi, MI 48375 586-873-6518 tony.orlando@redfin.com redfin.com

Lisa Nocera Pro Realty, LLC Plymouth Linda Novak Max Broock Birmingham Birmingham Daniel Novak Real Estate One Brighton Brighton

James Orr RE/MAX First Royal Oak

Alex Nugent Real Estate One Troy Troy

Jeffrey Packer Preferred, Realtors Ltd. Plymouth

Rene Nunner Arterra Realty Rochester

Kaitlyn Pangrazzi Keller Williams Domain Birmingham

Terri O’Brien Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville

Lauriel Pardo RE/MAX Classic Plymouth

Lloyd O’Dell Keller Williams Advantage Novi

Vincent Parente Keller Williams Lakeside Shelby Twp.

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Brian Parkison Real Estate One Troy Troy

Tim Powell The Charles Reinhart Co. Ann Arbor

Thomas Rafferty RE/MAX Platinum Brighton

Ryan Parks Keller Williams Premier Clarkston

Robin Powers RE/MAX Platinum Brighton

Brian Ragland New Century Realtors Troy

Carol Paton Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Macomb

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Culture Calendar

These supersized fries by glass artist John Miller are on the menu at Flint Institute of Arts.

Our carefully curated guide to the month in arts and entertainment

BY RYA N PATRICK HOOP E R

Painter Tylonn Sawyer’s Year of the Flood presents a thoughtprovoking followup to 2019’s White History Month, Vol. 1.

MW Gallery is the permanent home of the collection, which was founded two decades ago to bring art by artists of the African diaspora into nontraditional venues where it could be encountered by people as they went about their daily lives.

On display through Aug. 21. Details at m-wc.org.

SPEAKER SERIES

Sterling Toles and Boldy James LAST CHANCE

White History Month Returns

In 2019, painter Tylonn Sawyer brought his stunning White History Month, Vol. 1 to the Institute for the Humanities gallery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Now, Detroit gets the pleasure of viewing the first volume and his latest entry in his series, called Year of the Flood: White History Month, Vol. 1 & 2. At the heart of what may be his greatest achievements yet as an artist, Sawyer manipulates Western art tropes, Eurocentric classical sculpture, and post-Civil War Confederate monuments to explore politics, race, history, and pop culture. Sawyer has often talked about how hard it can be for a painter to keep up with the Twitter-fueled commentary cycle of what’s happening now. But with Year of the Flood, he’s found a way to bring his paintbrush

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into the conversation with a blend of urgency and historical context.

On display through June 19 at the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art in Detroit. See nnamdicenter.org to RSVP. WORTH THE TRIP

Greasy Spoon Art in Flint

Flint may not be the first city on your list of day trip destinations, but hear me out: You’re simply not being fair to yourself by excluding Vehicle City. At the Flint Institute of Arts — the state’s second-largest art museum, which also hosts one of the best museum art schools in the country — the exhibit Blue Plate Special by glass artist John Miller (in the appropriately named Harris-Burger Gallery) is an ode to every Michigander who adores the greasy spoon diner. Supersizing hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, and other items, Miller brings a

sense of humor to his masterful approach to sculpted glass.

On display through Sept. 19. Details at flintarts.org.

While you’re in Flint: Stop by the MW Gallery downtown, which is presenting First Look: Recent Acquisitions and Rarely Seen Gems, an exhibit that showcases some of the Mott-Warsh Collection’s latest acquisitions. The

Allied Media Projects is wrapping up its spring speaker series this month with two heavy hitters of Detroit music — musician Sterling Toles and rapper Boldy James. They’ll be sharing excerpts from their documentary film Story of Manger on McNichols: Boldy James and Sterling Toles, as well as discussing their artistic process, how they forged relationships of trust creatively, and how they

MW Gallery in Flint showcases works by artists of the African diaspora, including “Splintering” by Maren Hessinger.

use their art as a tool for liberation.

The free, virtual event is June 10, at 5 p.m. Info at alliedmedia.org.

ON MY PLAYLIST

New Tunes by John Salvage

Detroit-based singer-songwriter John Salvage’s debut solo album, Coyote Hasten, is an intimate intro to his sound.

I can’t get enough of John Salvage’s debut solo album, Coyote Hasten, released earlier this year. An intimate bedroom record that’s far from quiet and humble (local standouts David Vaughn and Maritza Garibay also make appearances), it’s a great intro to this Detroit-based singersongwriter who is already cooking up his next effort. Coyote

Hasten was finished at Outer Limits Lounge, a Hamtramck bar with its own record label and recording studio. And that’s where Salvage is working on his next project with producer Kirk Scarbrough. Can’t wait to hear the much louder, full-band sound that Salvage is getting ready to offer the Detroit music scene.

Hear it through Bandcamp to support the artist directly. Also available on Spotify, iTunes, and other streaming services.

Ryan Patrick Hooper is the host of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET, Detroit’s NPR station (weekdays from noon to 2 p.m.).

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Techno: The Sound of Detroit A massive box set from the Berlin-based Tresor record label catalogs the global reach of this Motor City musical export

BY CHRISTOPHER PORTER

GERMANY’S TRESOR RECORD LABEL may be based out of Berlin, but its true home is Detroit. For the past 30 years, the techno label has highlighted the musical connection between the two cities, which are industrial, innovative, driving, tough, playful, and more than a little mysterious — like the sounds that come from them.

“Dimitri Hegemann, Tresor founder, has said that techno was the soundtrack to the Berlin Wall’s dismantling, so I think a lot of it was a matter of two very different cities going through some similar emotional territory. Detroit created the sound that Berlin adopted, and nothing will change that,” says Cornelius Harris, label manager of Detroit-based Underground Resistance records and musical collective, which has been at the forefront of Motor City techno since pioneers “Mad” Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, and Robert Hood formed the project in 1989. In fact, it was their 1991 album under the X-101 name that launched Tresor, and the 1992 Underground Resistance track “The Final Frontier” is what kicks off a recently announced vinyl box set celebrating Tresor’s three decades.

For Tresor 30, which features a dozen 12-inch records and a 16-page booklet, industry insider and booking agent Carin Abdulá compiled 52 tracks, including classics and new commissions. There are 13 Detroit-based/adjacent artists featured on the box set, including Huey Mnemonic, Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, Drexciya, Ectomorph, and more, mixed with fellow label stars from outside of Michigan.

“The process was quite organic and genuine,” Abdulá says of creating the mix. “I essentially felt like I was given this dream opportunity where I could nerd TRESOR 30, HUEY MNEMONIC COURTESY OF TRESOR

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out to a lot of all-time favorite artists while creating connections to current talent that I feel drinks from a similar creative fountain.”

The Tresor 30 narrative started to gel when Abdulá decided to structure the box set so that tracks by the pioneering artists served as the records’ emotional themes, which were then built upon via tunes from the newer music-makers.

“The more I was able to make these connections with the newer side of the roster,” she says, “the more I felt like we were heading toward a superexciting direction.”

Even though techno was created by Black people in the Detroit area, the stark, repetitive, and occasionally austere nature of the music sometimes makes people think of industrialized Germany. But as the Tresor label has always done, this 30th-anniversary box set makes sure listeners know that techno, like soul and hip-hop, is a creation of Black artists.

“I’ve engaged in a lot of conversations over the years about the fact that us Black folk simply can’t seem to get inside the rooms where decisions are made about our culture’s direction, and so we lose its thread,” Abdulá says. “I often say that it’s great to get a seat at the table, but if no one counts you for dinner, then what good is that? So with this in mind, I really felt that Tresor, as an institution celebrating a 30th anniversary, had a responsibility to not only pay respect to the Black artists that were instrumental to its creation, but also to the context in which this art form was forged. I felt it important to bring back the intersection of race and class to the conversation [and] that it was fundamental that we celebrate it, especially after the events of 2020.”

The Tresor 30 box set is scheduled for release in October. Find preorder info at tresorberlin.com.

O’Shay Mullins, aka Huey Mnemonic, is a Flint native and a current Detroiter whose profile is shooting up in the techno world thanks to a string of creative singles that nod to Detroit’s past while he waves back from the future.

Mnemonic’s track “Transmutation” was commissioned for the forthcoming Tresor 30 box set, where it appears as the second song. He shared the inspiration behind the tune: “I had intentions to nod to the foundation of techno — which comes from Detroit — while still giving my own touch.

There was no specific track in mind that inspired ‘Transmutation,’ but I drew inspiration from the way the pioneers worked their drum machines, producing sophisticated rhythms. I had been wanting to experiment with African percussive sounds for some time.

That’s why the talking drum is featured alongside the classic TR-727 drum sounds. The sound of techno is Detroit.

It has taken on many forms since its inception, but the true sound will always be of Detroit.”

Want to learn more about that sound?

Mnemonic recommends these essential Tresor tracks and Detroit techno classics.

Tresor essentials: • “The Tresor Track,”

by Mike Huckaby • “Sonic Destroyer,”

by X-101 • “The Resistance,”

by Scan 7 Detroit essentials: • “Stereotype 3,”

by Robert Hood • “High Frequency,”

by Ultradyne • “I Wanna Be There,”

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See what makes Stock Car racing a true team sport with the Pit Crew Challenge at Driven to Win.

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Find out with the In the Driver’s Seat simulator at Driven to Win.

AUTOMOTIVE

Get Your Motor Runnin’ No Auto Show, no problem — there are plenty of other places around metro Detroit for gearheads to get their fix

BY ZACH BROOKE

DETROIT HAS BEEN WITHOUT its marquee automotive gala, the North American International Auto Show, since the doors closed on its 30th annual iteration in January 2019. This January brought news that the streak will continue at least until next year. But Detroit wouldn’t be the Motor City if it had only one place to see cars. Here are some other great options for getting your gear fix, whether your preference is speed, period pieces, or the latest and greatest.

WHAT:

DRIVEN TO WIN: RACING IN AMERICA

WHEN: Permanent WHERE: Henry Ford Museum of

American Innovation, Dearborn The Henry Ford Museum’s newest permanent exhibit, presented by General Motors, also happens to be the country’s largest public collection of racing memorabilia.

The 24,000-square-foot space is filled with objects that illuminate the evolution of racing and its gifts to the world, such as the rear-view mirror.

The 29 cars on display stretch from Henry Ford-designed automobiles to present-day viral video sensations from the gymkhana series. Guests can even place themselves in actual racing conditions by taking a turn in one of the driver’s seat simulators used by the pros — for an extra charge.

WHAT:

DRIVEN BY DESIGN

WHEN: Spring 2021 WHERE: The Ford House, Grosse

Pointe Shores April marked the debut of a muchanticipated new visitor center at the

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one-time home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford. The opening exhibition affords visitors the chance to view three extremely rare vehicles brought together for the first time. The lineup includes a 1932 Ford Model 18 Speedster, a 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster, and the world’s only prototype of the 1939 Lincoln Continental. The trio of cars are just one showpiece in the Ford House’s biggest construction project since the lakefront mansion was completed in 1928.

WHAT:

MOTOR CITY CAR CRAWL

WHEN: Aug. 5-Aug. 8 WHERE: Downtown Detroit

With the GM World closed until further notice, the best chance to view fleets of the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs downtown is during this fourday festival spread out over six major central city parks. A line of vehicles selected from the 185 members of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association will connect Beacon Park, Cadillac Square, Campus Martius, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, and Spirit Plaza with food and entertainment spread throughout. Most days at SIMULATION, PITSTOP COURTESY OF THE HENRY FORD

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Dream Cruise sees thousands of classic cars parade along a seminal Detroit thoroughfare. The action starts in Ferndale and rolls down to Pontiac before doubling back.

Spectators line the entire route, with the intersection at 9 Mile being one of the most popular spots.

Joining the procession is free and open to all, even those whose cars are younger than the latest iPhone model. Just be sure to avoid the two right lanes closest to the curb, which are reserved for classic cars.

zags. Whereas mainstream cars and SUVs are the focus of Motor Bella, the American Speed Festival celebrates vintage and exotic autos. This year’s event is themed around Cam Am racers and kicks off with a daylong Dine and Drive Tour that includes a viewing of 150 cars in a private, mostly off-limits collection. The 1.5-mile race track lies at the heart of the festivities, ensuring the event isn’t limited to stationary showpieces.

WHAT:

MOTOR BELLA

WHEN: Sept. 21-26 WHERE: M1 Concourse, Pontiac

the Car Crawl are free to attend. On Aug. 7, however, a ticketed fundraiser carries the promise of a “significant headliner that everybody knows,” according to DADA Executive Director Rod Alberts.

WHAT:

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE OF AMERICA

WHEN: July 23-25 WHERE: The Inn at St. John’s,

Plymouth This upscale classic car showcase is now under the management of the Hagerty Group, the world’s largest insurer of classic cars and wooden boats. The new team looks to refashion the prestigious event by beefing up its digital offerings and bringing in a younger crowd.

The official judging takes place on the show’s final day, with the run-up

days filled with can’t-miss activities such as subjecting beaters to an endurance test.

WHAT:

AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME

WHAT:

DETROIT 4FEST

WHEN: Permanent WHERE: Dearborn

WHEN: Sept. 25-26 WHERE: Holly Oaks ORV Park, Holly

This space in Dearborn is dedicated to the human visionaries who shaped the automobile industry, but it wouldn’t be complete without a couple of cars on display as well. The permanent collection houses some of the earliest engine-driven vehicles alongside 1960s Honda racers and ancient big-rigs of the trucking industry. Be sure to appreciate the world-changing genius behind the ignition key as you test your strength cranking up an old-timey jalopy.

This off-road event coincides with the last two days of the nearby Motor Bella, and caters to those who prefer to see automobiles put to the test and more than a little dirty. This free event pits hundreds of professional and amateur drivers against the makeshift mountain terrain. The recent increased attention of automakers on Jeeps, trucks, and other off-road vehicles bodes well for those spectators searching for a glimpse of what’s to come.

WHAT:

WHAT:

WHEN: Aug. 21 WHERE: Woodward Avenue,

WHEN: Sept. 30-Oct. 3 WHERE: M1 Concourse, Pontiac

WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE

AMERICAN SPEED FESTIVAL

Oakland County Billed as the world’s largest one-day automotive event, the Woodward

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The main replacement for the 2021 North American International Auto Show is being billed as a “bridge to the future” that dispenses with many of the typical auto show trappings in favor of a more dynamic event in a carnival-like atmosphere. The six-day event will be held entirely outdoors and will include a 1.5-mile track for demonstrations of the latest technology. Do note the first two days are reserved for industry workers.

A new event modeled after the premiere Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. zigs where Motor Bella

WHAT:

ROUSH AUTOMOTIVE COLLECTION

WHEN: Permanent WHERE: Livonia

Jack Rosch is as close to a living legend as they come in automotive circles, having founded a host of racing and auto accessory companies, including his own NASCAR team. His lineage of trophies, technology, equipment, and, of course, the cars themselves are on full display at a 30,000-square-foot facility in Livonia.

The privately owned collection is open to the public year-round, although guests are strongly encouraged to schedule their visits in advance.

WHAT:

STAHL’S AUTO FOUNDATION

WHEN: Permanent WHERE: Chesterfield

Few auto preservationists can match the laser focus of this nonprofit, which highlights the engineering landmarks that fueled the rise of the auto industry. It’s a journey that begins inside the foundation with 1800s stagecoaches and continues to the sports cars of the late 1960s.

Vehicles from the Great Depression and Art Deco eras are particularly well-represented. Stahl’s also separately displays a collection of selfplaying music machines from the early 20th century.

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Tools of the trade: Baseball bats and sledge hammers await their next weilder at Destruction Depot.

RECREATION

GO FOR BROKEN

Our reporter let loose in a local rage room and discovered why these venues of mass destruction are, well, all the rage

BY AS H L EY W INN | P HOT OS BY HAYDE N ST I NEBAUG H

JUST A FEW YEARS AGO, the phrase “rage rooms” would have meant little to most Detroiters. The businesses — which allow patrons to destroy objects in a controlled setting — first cropped up in Japan and quickly established themselves along the East and West coasts of the U.S. Rage rooms have been slower to take hold in the Midwest, however. Even now, there are just two in the metro area: Destruction Depot, in Whitmore Lake, and Escape Room Zone’s Madison Heights location.

Still, the rage rooms that have put down roots in metro Detroit seem to be gaining steam — although Rachel Crawford, who co-owns Destruction Depot with her husband, says that wasn’t the case when they initially launched in 2018.

“It’s taken some time for the industry to take off. When we first opened, we often had to explain in detail what we did.” Coverage on social media and television, as well as word of mouth, have helped.

Escape Room Zone co-founder Kimberly Elliston had a similar experience when she started Michigan’s first rage room earlier that same year. It didn’t truly take off until this year, she says. But the experience gained popularity so rapidly that Elliston has bumped her facility’s rage rooms from one to four.

It was while demolishing the former laser tag space that would become Escape Room Zone’s seventh location that she got the idea. She and her team had shown up prepared for a day of hard, physical labor. They soon began to enjoy ripping out the fixtures and tearing down the walls. “We actually found ourselves having fun, while also getting our frustrations out,” Elliston says.

A member of her team who had visited a rage room while traveling compared the two experiences. Unfamiliar with the concept, the others were intrigued.

Elliston knew she had to share the rage room phenomenon with her community.

And I knew I had to try it out for myself.

Sitting in traffic on my way to Madison Heights this spring, I contemplated what I might experience. As one who carefully seals intense emotions beneath a controlled exterior, I didn’t expect the exercise to do much of anything for me.

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Smashing somethin’: A rager swings for the fences at Destruction Depot in Madison Heights.

When I arrived, I filled out a waiver on my phone, where I was also given the option to choose a “team name.” I stuck with the one that was autogenerated for me — The Smashing Barbies. After gearing up in a protective suit, goggles, and gloves, I was escorted to a rage room and briefed on some basic safety rules, given a baseball bat, a mallet, and a crowbar and left to my own devices.

Before beginning, I attended to the ambiance, plugging the aux cord that dangled from the ceiling into my phone. I chose an old-school playlist featuring the kind of stuff my high school friends and I would play far too loud while driving far too fast. Breaking Benjamin’s “I Will Not Bow” soon blared from the room’s speakers.

I felt hesitant as I began pulling vases, dishes, and figurines from a bin, as though I were preparing to demolish my grandmother’s precious glassware. But then I launched the first piece at the wall and felt a sense of satisfaction as I watched it shatter. As I continued, I was reminded of another teenage pastime: My friends and I would head to the lot behind our local Kroger with a cache of empty beer bottles (not our own, of course) and chuck them against a brick wall to blow off steam.

That’s when I realized what makes this whole smashingstuff thing so appealing. It’s the freedom to let go in a way you normally can’t — at least not without the cops showing up. At a rage room, you’re not just allowed, but encouraged to revel in that liberating moment when glass shards rain down around you.

By now, I’d forgotten all about my initial apprehension. And soon, when I reached into the bin for my next victim, I found I’d crushed and catapulted my way through my entire stock. And I was kind of bummed. Still, as I walked out of the

“We actually found ourselves having fun, while also getting our frustrations out.”

—KIMBERLY ELLISTON

room, I found myself feeling a little lighter than when I’d entered. As I removed my protective gear, a staff member asked what I thought of the experience.

“You know,” I said, “I think I actually needed that.”

Escape Room Zone, 31401 John R. Road, Ste. B, Madison Heights, $40+, escaperoom-zone.com Destruction Depot, 11048 Hi Tech Drive, Whitmore Lake, $20+, destructiondepot.com

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The advantage of having laser and skin treatments performed at a plastic surgeon’s office is that each treatment and product has been vetted by the surgeon himself. The patient’s safety is Dr. Gowda’s priority, and he carefully considers new technology and its impact on the skin, layer by layer. “If a product or treatment doesn’t make a meaningful change for patients or has the potential for damage, I won’t offer it in my offices. There are popular treatments I could sell but they’re not effective, so I won’t offer them,” Dr. Gowda explains.

Each skin and laser treatment begins with a consultation to determine the patient’s desired outcomes. Dr. Gowda and his team are eager to help you reach your cosmetic goals. To schedule a consultation, contact their Novi or Troy office today. ■

Best-in-class, board-certified plastic surgeon Mune Gowda, M.D., F.A.C.S., has a deep interest in the latest techniques available for enhancing his patients’ appearance, surgically and nonsurgically.

“There are many laser and skin care treatments that do what surgery cannot,” Dr. Gowda explains.

“It’s very popular right now to do combination treatments [more than one nonsurgical treatment during the same visit] to achieve optimal results.”

Dr. Gowda calls this a “hybrid treatment.”

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Dr. Gowda and his team of nurses and estheticians provide an array of nonsurgical treatments, such as: • Laser treatments including BBL, Halo, Laser Micropeel, CO2, and IPL, which can reduce wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone, and acne scars. Specialized laser treatments can also remove unwanted hair and tattoos.

• Radiofrequency Microneedling addresses skin

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Ellen A. Janetzke, M.D., PC A trusted, board-certified plastic surgeon for 19 years, Dr. Ellen Janetzke uses her exemplary surgical skills for cosmetic and nonsurgical procedures.

Known for operating room safety and efficiency, Dr. Ellen reduces anesthesia time and costs for her patients while maintaining a compassionate bedside manner.

In addition to breast- and bodycontouring, Dr. Ellen specializes in the “Mommy Makeover,” a stomach and breast improvement procedure that helps new mothers feel like themselves again. Dr. Ellen performs liposuction with Renuvion, a high- tech device that enhances fat reduction, giving patients a firmer, slimmer appearance. Dr. Ellen also performs arm-lifts, lower-body lifts, tummy-tucks, thigh-lifts, neck-lifts, and breast-lifts, reduction and/or enhancement, and says more men are undergoing procedures than in the past.

Dr. Ellen also offers nonsurgical skin rejuvenation through her med spa, Envee Aesthetics. Treatments

include BroadBand Light (BBL) laser, Halo laser, Hydrafacials, Botox, and injectable fillers.

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The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND) is Michigan’s leading provider of comprehensive neurological care for the full range of disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system.

MIND provides cutting-edge diagnosis, treatment, management, and research of neurological disorders.

Patients receive individualized care to help improve their symptoms and quality of life.

MIND is staffed by a team of 24 providers who are experts in their field and offer compassionate, comprehensive care for neurological disorders. On-site diagnostics including two open MRIs, electrodiagnostics (EEG, EMG, OCT), infusion services, and pain management are available. Specialists treat multiple sclerosis, headaches/facial pain, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease/memory disorders, Parkinson’s disease/ movement disorders, muscular dystrophies, and epilepsy, along with other neurological conditions.

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MIND’s Multiple Sclerosis Center has been recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care.

This center is one of the largest private MS centers in the country, caring for more than 2,700 patients per year. The MS Center was developed to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive services to multiple sclerosis patients and their families.

Most recently, to help address one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, MIND established its Headache & Facial Pain Center, which helps identify and treat frequent headache and facial pain that often results in the loss of productivity, disability, and poor quality of life.

Providing care closer to home for patients and making expert treatment easier and more accessible,

MIND’s full-service headquarters is conveniently located in Farmington Hills. An expanded east side satellite, to be located in Roseville, will join its Dearborn Heights satellite in 2021. ■

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Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC

When it comes to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes, it’s best to consult the experts. Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC, consists of seven doctors with advanced training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Each doctor specializes in procedures of the eyelids, brow, and forehead, which is why they’re called The Eyelid Experts.

The doctors — Frank Nesi, Geoffrey Gladstone, Evan Black, Francesca Nesi-Eloff, Dianne Schlachter, Alon Kahana, and Robert Beaulieu — treat patients for a variety of concerns related to the eyelid and face. These issues can involve eyelid tumors including cancer, and upper and lower eyelid malpositions that affect a patient’s day-to-day activities. Surgical treatments can impact not just a patient’s quality of life, but also their confidence and appearance.

Each doctor takes the time to develop a unique plan that considers a patient’s appearance, functionality, and individual needs.

Ophthalmic plastic surgery is a subspecialty of ophthalmology involving extensive training in the delicate areas around the eyes.

“This is essential because the eyelids are not only important aesthetically, but their proper functioning is crucial to the health and performance of the eyes,” says Dr. Black, who, along with his colleagues, has completed fellowships in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery as part of his medical training.

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improve dry eye, skin texture, and rosacea. Deciding between surgical and nonsurgical treatment requires a great deal of thought and discussion between the patient and doctor. “It’s a balance between what the patient would like to do, what their expectations are, and what the physician is able to accomplish with nonsurgical, surgical, or combination techniques,” Dr. Black says.

Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC, has 10 locations across mid and southeast Michigan, and performs thousands of successful procedures each year. All physicians hold affiliations with only the top-accredited hospitals, and all are experts in the field of oculoplastics. ■

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How Pilates and GYROTONIC® Help Arthritis Sufferers Move Again

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f you live with arthritis, you understand all too well how even the simplest movement can be painful. It’s often enough to make you want to stop moving altogether. Yet research shows that movement and exercise are essential tools in managing arthritis, as building stronger muscle around the joints is essential for increasing flexibility and endurance. Exercise is also a key factor in lubricating the joints and building cartilage.

The thing that makes a huge difference in managing arthritis through exercise is the kind of exercise you do. When incorporating movement with arthritis, it’s crucial to maintain proper joint alignment while minimizing any potentially damaging forces. Pilates and Gyrotonic® stimulate joint surfaces, which is what makes them so effective in managing arthritis pain.

“Stimulating joint surfaces results in the production of synovial fluid,” says Ron Jegadeesh, physical therapist and Pilates instructor, and owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center in Southfield, “and synovial fluid is essentially the motor oil of the joints.”

Pilates, especially when using the reformer, is ideal because it works with structured, intentional, and informed movements. The Pilates reformer machine was developed as a rehabilitative tool to help strengthen muscles safely so they can more effectively support joints. It consists of a bedlike frame with a flat platform on it, called the carriage, which rolls back and forth on wheels

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within the frame. The carriage is attached to one end of the reformer by a set of springs that provide differing levels of resistance as the carriage moves along the frame. Rather than focusing on weight-bearing movements, body weight and the resistance of the springs make the carriage more or less challenging to move.

There are a wealth of exercises that can be performed on the reformer to promote length, strength, balance, and flexibility. The exercises allow those with arthritis to move their joints in safe and controlled angles that would otherwise create pain or discomfort. An individual’s work on the reformer can be tailored to meet their specific needs. “By working in a pain-free range of motion, our goal is to strengthen the muscles around the problem joint areas,” Jegadeesh says.

“This, in turn, provides support when these joints are called upon to perform a task.”

Similarly, the movements incorporated in Gyrotonic are designed to articulate the joints while strengthening the surrounding muscles.

The Gyrotonic method incorporates original and unique movements to increase range of motion, improve strength, stimulate the nervous system, and open energy pathways. Each movement seamlessly flows into the next, so the joints progress through a natural range of motion without any compression or jarring.

In fact, with the first circular movement of Gyrotonic, joints are gently stretched and

lubricated, creating space and allowing for delicate and rehabilitative movement. Meanwhile, the overall musculature is strengthened to protect and stabilize the joints.

Both Pilates and Gyrotonic allow for aligned movement and proper biomechanics in a low- or no-impact environment, giving those with arthritis the ability to move and rehabilitate their joints.

The end result? More movement, less pain, and potentially slower progression of the arthritis. It’s truly a win-win-win.

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Team Rehabilitation’s Post COVID-19 Recovery Program Strengthens Respiratory Function

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esponding to the COVID-19 crisis has been a challenge for all areas of medicine, and it’s no different for the outpatient physical therapy clinics of Team Rehabilitation. For Jeffrey Dehn, PT, OMPT, and Clinic Director of the Livonia 2 Clinic, the past few months have been like no other. In 2020, he began experiencing a sore throat, cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Before feeling ill, Dehn — who exercises regularly, runs marathons, and plays indoor soccer — was in great shape.

“While I was sick I did breathing exercises, because I could feel that my right lung wasn’t functioning well. After recovering from the initial symptoms, I still felt really tired,” says Dehn, who has been a certified orthopedic manual physical therapist — a concentration that focuses on improving rib mobility, thoracic mobility, and breathing — since 2008. He became a Tai Chi instructor two years ago, and says that discipline also emphasizes breath control.

As Dehn was coping with his own lung function challenges, and as those infected with COVID-19 continued to increase, he and fellow Team Rehab physical therapists joined together to establish a specialized program to aid in improving strength and respiratory function for those recovering from the virus.

“I thought that for patients who may have started out deconditioned, or for clients who were hospitalized, they would need a recovery plan,” Dehn says. Under the guidance of Gwynne

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Waters, PT, DPT, OMPT, SCS, Vice President of continuing education at Team Rehab, the Post COVID-19 Recovery Program was established.

The team consulted with expert physicians and respiratory therapists to develop the program, which was designed so it can be implemented via telemedicine or in the clinic, and then tailored to the needs of individual patients.

The virus’s effect on the body is extensive, and while it targets the lungs, a lack of oxygen and widespread inflammation throughout the body can harm the kidneys, liver, heart, brain, and other organs. For patients who have fought the virus, the recovery process and road to wellness can be long.

“We really thought there would be a need, and as it turns out we have more than hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan alone who have recovered from COVID-19,” Dehn says.

“Team Rehab’s Post Covid-19 Recovery Program” aims to help patients restore their strength, endurance, and normal breathing capacity; help people resume their participation in activities of daily living and recreational activities; and resolve new issues with pain, stiffness, or weakness. The program utilizes breathing exercises as well as strength and endurance exercises, and monitors vitals. Although Dehn initially thought patients would mostly be elderly, as the illness is skewed toward impacting this population, his first client was in her 30s and wanted to improve her strength and stamina in order to go back to work.

Team Rehab screens every patient and staff member every day, utilizing a series of questions and monitoring temperatures. All staff and patients are required to wear masks, which are provided if needed.

Each Team Rehab clinic has also made a significant reduction in the number of patients in the clinic at any one time, to allow greater physical distancing. Clinics have been encouraged to create more space or put barriers between treatment tables. The treadmill may be in an area where it can be blocked by a curtain, and anything touched is sanitized prior to patient use.

Hand sanitizers are located throughout the clinic, and staff and patients are encouraged to offer any other ideas about ways to maximize safety.

“Things changed so quickly throughout this crisis. Fortunately, we’ve been able to continue to adhere to our core principle: Do what’s best for our patients,” Dehn says.

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PERFECT PIZZA Former Detroit Free Press Restaurant Critic Mark Kurlyandchik on Val’s Pizza, the pandemic-born pop-up pie shop

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FOOD IS OFTEN A CANVAS for love. For Vallery Markel, that canvas is preferably round and filled with curly, crispy-edged pepperoni cups.

“Pizza really matters to people in a way that maybe we don’t understand,” says Markel, the eponymous pizzamaker of Val’s Pizza, one of the city’s buzziest new pop-ups.

“Pizza is universally just such a beloved food and it brings people so much joy,” she explains.

“And one of my favorite things is taking care of people and being hospitable and being able to create something that people love to eat more than anything in the world.”

This former newspaper restaurant critic can attest to both Markel’s ambitions and her early successes on those fronts.

We all have our own criteria for a perfect pie, but mine seem to align exactly with what Val’s Pizza offers. It’s Neapolitan-inspired but cooked at a slightly lower temperature and for longer.

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— ferments for at least four days, though she’s experimented with pushing it even longer. The result is a blistered pie almost shellacked with lacey crunch that still manages to deliver a satisfying chew beneath.

Toppings can range from those of the simple margherita, to smoked short rib and mushrooms, Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, and fried shallots for a pizza-fied riff on the French dip, complete with a side of au jus.

But Val’s own backstory is as full of love as the pizza is an expression of it.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Markel went west after culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh, where she rose through the ranks of what was then a still burgeoning food scene in Portland, Oregon, eventually running the East Glisan Pizza Lounge and even hosting her own pizza-focused podcast.

Portland is also where Markel met Sterling Heights native Erin Wilson. The pair fell in love fast and dreamed up a future together, imagining kids, a house, and a pizza parlor of their own.

But Portland’s rapid gentrification made that dream seem impossible, so they struck out for opportunities in Detroit with family nearby.

After initially renting in Woodbridge, the newly married couple bought a big old house in the Old Redford neighborhood with a big old yard to raise chickens in and, soon after, a newborn daughter.

Though opening a pizza joint in Detroit had always been the goal, life and other jobs at places like (Clockwise from left) Try Pepperoni, Spinach Cream — or both; Marrow sausage tops Val’s Lamb Merguez; Erin Wilson (left) and Vallery Markel with daughter Norma, 2.

Selden Standard and Mink kept it perpetually in that realm. But the ample free time created by the COVID-19 pandemic turned Val’s Pizza into a reality, leading to its community-driven ascent.

During the doldrums of the first statewide indoor dining ban, Markel ordered a tabletop pizza oven. There was a threemonth wait, and in that time she was called back to work at Mink, where she was kitchen manager. But when the second shutdown hit in November, Markel told herself she would keep busy.

“There’s no point in just sitting around the house and thinking things suck all the time,” Markel says.

“So I just started making pizzas with this oven that finally arrived. And I was planning a pizza night just to sell it to some friends. We did it the very next day and we were super stoked because we made a couple hundred dollars.”

That was the week before Thanksgiving, and it went so well they decided to give it a name and an Instagram account — @valspizzadetroit.

By January, the operation had grown to three tabletop pizza ovens and a social media buzz that began attracting perfect strangers. The small crew cranked out 70 pizzas every Monday from the back porch of the Old Redford house, running them out to people waiting in their cars who’d placed their orders four days in advance. Additional pop-ups at Kiesling in February and Folk in March sold out quickly.

The response allowed Markel and Wilson to trade in the tabletop setup for a much larger woodburning oven affixed to a trailer.

Newly mobile, the couple hopes to bring Val’s Pizza to a wider audience this summer, including at regular Monday pop-ups at Kiesling, a MilwaukeeJunction bar that became a haven for food operators during the pandemic.

Things are moving fast, though, and Val’s is on the hunt for a permanent home a little closer to Old Redford. “Every neighborhood deserves a decent pizzeria that people can walk to and hang out at, where they sponsor softball leagues and they’re just part of the community,” Markel says.

And while Val’s remarkable pizza is certainly the main draw, Markel feels the overwhelming early support might come from the fact that she and Wilson are carving out an inclusive, accessible space in an arena long dominated by macho men.

“It feels very familial to people and it is unique,” Markel says. “It’s not every day that two gay women are running a pizzeria together. It’s really important to the queer community that we’re two queer people doing this together. When I analyze it, I think we’re just doing something a little different.

But I’m not inventing anything. I’m just making good pizza.” Perfect pizza, if you ask me.

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(From top) Baobab Fare’s Nyumbani, somewhat of a beef stew, is slow-simmered in ripened tomato sauce and served atop spiced rice pilau with sides of fried plantains and peanut-stewed spinach; A traditional East African chicken dish, the Kuku at Baobab Fare is pan-fried in a mustard-onion sauce and served with a choice of spiced rice pilau (pictured) or fragrant coconut rice.

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There’s a New Fare in Town The owners of Baobab Fare bring East African cuisine to New Center

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I HAVE ONE RULE when dining out: Never order chicken.

For me, eating at a restaurant is an opportunity for exploration. And as a Black woman from a lineage of people who mastered any and every preparation of the prized poultry, I can safely say I’ve traversed the boundless possibilities of the multifaceted bird. Unless it’s cured in sweet elvish honey and served over a bed of salty Beluga caviar, if there’s chicken on the menu, I’m skimming over it.

Detroit restaurateur Mamba Hamissi and I bond over this sentiment. With his new restaurant, Baobab Fare, Hamissi urges diners to surpass their comfort level and venture into culinary territories they’d otherwise evade. Rather than Kuku, a dish that marinades a pan-fried chicken thigh in a robust mustard sauce with translucent, caramelized onions, Hamissi encourages Baobab guests to instead try the Mbuzi. Swahili for “goat,” Baobab’s Mbuzi stars a goat shank that is slow-roasted until the meat is so tender that it slides off the bone as if by the mere suggestion.

For dessert, he challenges guests to resist the urge to order the Mandazi. The fluffy donuts spiced with cardamom and dusted with a sifting of powdered sugar aren’t a far cry from the American donut, thus leaving little room for adventure.

Instead, he recommends the Tamu, which opens diners’ eyes to the sweet alter ego of the avocado.

Two scoops of silky pudding resembling spheres of matcha-flavored ice cream coated in sprinkles of chia seeds offer a mind-bending experience in taste.

An expectation of the mild flavor associated with avocado is met with a tart surprise via the infusion of tangy passionfruit.

Like a faithful steward, Hamissi guides Detroiters through a cuisine that is new to the landscape but dear to his Burundian heritage.

When he and his wife, Nadia Nijimbere, first conceptualized the vision for Baobab Fare, Hamissi saw great opportunity in Detroit, namely for its predominantly Black community. At the time, in 2017, African Americans composed nearly 80 percent of the city’s population. Despite the strong Black presence, Hamissi would learn that Detroit was devoid of a full-service East African restaurant.

Anticipating that Black Detroiters would be the strongest supporters of African cuisine, Hamissi marveled at the idea of catering to the community.

“I thought, ‘There is not any African restaurant? In a place where the majority of the city is Black? This can’t go wrong.’”

Today, Senegalese restaurant Maty’s on Detroit’s west side and Yum Village, the Afro-Caribbean joint just steps away from Baobab Fare, have garnered attention for bringing West African influence to the city. Still, Baobab offers a unique perspective that had not yet crossed city lines. Until now, Ethiopian eateries in Ferndale and Windsor were the closest options for city dwellers to get a taste of East African cuisine and its wonderfully eclectic foods influenced

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by the Middle East, India, and Europe. Though she had no professional culinary training, Hamissi trusted Nijimbere’s inherent cooking skills, and the two were confident that Detroiters would welcome their culture with open arms. “We had nothing — no money, no business plan, just an idea,” he says.

The herd of locals in the vestibular entrance waiting to be seated at Baobab Fare on a Saturday night is a testament to Hamissi’s instincts. Since the restaurant’s grand opening in April, Nijimbere and Hamissi have consistently filled the space with hundreds of guests daily. Nijimbere, a timid chef, moves swiftly behind the closed doors of the kitchen, and Hamissi, her outgoing other half, saunters among tables in the dining room. He talks and laughs with diners as if they were guests in his own home.

By early afternoon, the restaurant sells out of its Maracuya Ji, a light, citrusy passionfruit drink served cold in a glass bottle exposing its bright

Minimal black and white walls in the restaurant’s dining room are livened with pops of yellow, tribal and geometric details and fresh greenery. Patina on the ceilings add a warm charm.

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By early afternoon, the restaurant sells out of its Maracuya Ji. By evening, one or more of the dishes will also sell out — much of the menu is in high demand.

marigold hue. By The Samaki stars a evening, one or more tender flash-fried fish of the dishes will also cooked with peppers and sautéed onions. It is sell out — much of the served with a crisp corn menu is in high demand. salad, fried plantains, It’s a trajectory that stewed yellow beans, and spiced rice pilau. the restaurant has followed since the start.

In 2017, Nijimbere and Hamissi tested the concept with a series of popups throughout the city. During each occasion, they’d sell out of their inventory within minutes.

In less than four years, they’d go on to win the Hatch Detroit initiative’s $50,000 grand prize and become the owners of a Woodward Avenue brickand-mortar with the stately presence of the historic Fisher Building in its line of sight.

Baobab Fare’s success is matched by its hardships.

“If you want to talk about challenges, come talk to me,” Hamissi says with the lighthearted laugh of a man who has seemingly gone through combat.

A year after the couple married in Burundi, Nijimbere’s role as a human rights activist landed their family in danger, requiring the couple to seek asylum in the U.S. — Detroit was the only American city that provided shelter and healthcare support for refugees from East Africa. Nijimbere, who was in the most immediate risk of persecution, arrived in Detroit in 2013. Unknowingly pregnant with

fraternal twins, she spent more than two years at Freedom House, a temporary home for those seeking asylum, before Hamissi would arrive in 2015. His daughters likely took their first steps and uttered their first words before meeting Hamissi.

The couple taught themselves English through the cartoons they’d watch with the girls. The education Hamissi had earned in Burundi was not recognized in Michigan, and with no savings or credit history, he couldn’t afford to put himself through school here. Instead, he worked odd jobs as a driver, logging long hours for low wages. “You have to smile sometimes, even when it’s hurting,” he says.

Starting their own business from the ground up seemed to be the only way for the couple to set themselves up financially, yet even in the semifinals round of the Hatch Detroit contest, Nijimbere’s and Hamissi’s refugee status nearly stifled their progress. The use of social media is prohibited among asylum-seekers. That made it difficult for the duo to get the word out about Baobab Fare. Instead, those hit pop-ups at local restaurants did the trick.

Hamissi’s conviction that Burundi cuisine would be well received by Detroiters proved prescient as the community continued to support the business.

Midtown Detroit Inc., Prosperus Detroit, and Michigan Good Food Fund helped Nijimbere and Hamissi secure the funding for the space on Woodward. Initially, Hamissi was so stunned by the

Bring the flavor of Baobab home with carryout coffee pods, Maracuya Ji, or zesty hot sauce to keep in your kitchen pantry.

opportunity that he declined the location. “I thought it was too good to be true.”

Then there was the general contractor whose wife convinced him to build out the space. She thought Hamissi was “sweet.”

Hamissi believes deeply that love and support are earned. “It’s my responsibility to make you love me,” he says. Eventually, he sees Baobab Fare becoming a gathering place for the African community and those looking to learn more about African culture. But first, he says, it’s his duty to earn their trust. “Detroiters are loyal, but you have to give them a reason to support you.”

The trust-building exercise he’s still working on most is among Detroit’s Black community. Turns out, there’s one instinct of Hamissi’s that was proven wrong. “My illusion that everything was going to be well by having an African restaurant in a majority-Black city was wrong,” he says. Diners at Baobab Fare, he’s learned, are a mixed bag of ethnicities, and of the diverse clientele, Black customers seem to be most hesitant to try what Hamissi considers the gateway dishes into Burundi cuisine. “I tell this joke a lot,” Hamissi says between laughs. “I’ll say, ‘You’ve been eating chicken all your life — try something new!’ ” he says.

If he can convince African American diners to follow a guiding principle similar to my own by trying a beef or even a fish dish, he considers it a feat. “Once they try it, this is their home.”

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SUMMER SPLASHES Cool down as the mercury rises with three cocktail recipes, courtesy of Detroit-area mixologists

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SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE, which means it’s time to set down the old fashioneds and Manhattans and pick up cocktails that refresh.

Summer cocktails may be a little lighter, but they’re also packed with flavor, thanks to plenty of fruit and fresh ingredients. To help you find your perfect sip, we asked three metro Detroit bartenders to offer up some make-at-home friendly drinks for the season.

But if you’re sick of being at home and excited to get back to the bar, you can drink them there, too!

David Miles Cole Martinez is heading up Detroit’s Willis Show Bar, which re-opened this spring with a fresh new feel after a pandemicinduced closure. To try 50 Summers, his riff on the famous Detroit cocktail The Last Word, head not to Willis but to Sugar House, where it appears on the Corktown cocktail bar’s summer menu. Or mix one up yourself with some perfectly sweet Michigan strawberries and local favorite Norden Aquavit.

The Osborn is a perennial favorite that’s been on The Last Word’s menu since the Ann Arbor bar opened in 2012. During 2020, it was reconceived as a canned cocktail for the bar’s ambitious Last Word Bodega retail program. This year, it became the inspiration for the Osborn Mist Berliner Weisse in a collaboration with Ann Arbor’s Mothfire Brewing Company. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Check out the recipe below to make this beautifully balanced pineapple-jalapeño drink at home, or head to The Last Word so Head Bartender and Managing Partner Giancarlo Aversa can mix one for you himself.

The Monarch Club bartender Jamie Metz is offering the perfect cocktail to transition from spring to summer. Her Spring Botanicals cocktail is packed with refreshing ingredients such as cucumber and mint that will help you make it through the hottest days of the year. The drink is easy to make, with no muddling required, as those flavors come courtesy of a botanical vodka and Chareau liqueur, which includes aloe vera juice.

This drink also appears on The Monarch Club’s menu; bartenders make it with a mint-infused simple syrup. But you can save some steps at home and add plenty of mint flavor by just shaking a few leaves right into the drink.

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A refreshing take on The Last Word, David Miles Cole Martinez’s 50 Summers stars Norden Aquavit and fresh strawberries.

50 Summers

The Osborn

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

2 small strawberries ¼ kiwi ¾ oz. Norden Aquavit ¾ oz. Green Chartreuse ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ oz. simple syrup*

Directions: *Simple Syrup: Heat ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Let cool and store in refrigerator.

(Yields 6 oz.)

Muddle strawberries and kiwi in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients to shaker then add plenty of ice.

Shake well and doublestrain into a cocktail coupe or martini glass. Garnish with strawberry on glass rim.

2 pieces fresh pineapple 1-2 slices jalapeño 2 oz. Hendricks gin ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice ¼ oz. simple syrup* 1 oz. ginger beer Cucumber slice for garnish

Directions:

Muddle jalapeño and pineapple in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients except ginger beer to shaker, then add plenty of ice.

Shake well and doublestrain into an icefilled rocks glass. Top with ginger beer, and garnish by floating the cucumber slice.

Giancarlo Aversa, The Last Word

Spring Botanicals Ingredients:

1 ½ oz. Ketel One Botanical Cucumber and Mint 1 oz. Chareau aloe liqueur ½ oz. simple syrup* ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 10 mint leaves Rosewater spritz for garnish

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

Add plenty of ice and shake well. Doublestrain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Spritz with rosewater to garnish.

Jamie Metz, The Monarch Club

David Miles Cole Martinez, Willis Show Bar 50 SUMMERS COURTESY OF ROGERJAMESPHOTO.COM

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RETAIL

A Well-Oiled Kitchen Whether you’re marinating, sautéing, or dressing a dish, just add olive oil

BY LYN DS AY GREEN PH O T O BY GERA RD + B EL EV EN D ER

Brightland Arise

In recent years, food entrepreneurs have taken household staples and revived them with whimsical packaging and youthful social media campaigns. When it comes to olive oil, Brightland has become a leader in that realm. The Californiabased brand crafts custom-blended oils with heirloom Frantoio olives sourced from a family-run farm and clean ingredients from the Golden State.

Arise, a basil olive oil, features notes of clove, mint, and anise.

Brightland Arise, $45, at Folk, 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-742-2672; folkdetroit.com

Giuseppe’s International Oils and Vinegars All Natural Butter Silky, flavorful, and rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, a little EVOO goes a long way.

Giuseppe’s International has developed a reputation for its quality range of single cultivar extra virgin olive oils sourced from northern Italy. For dairyfree dieters, consider the family-owned brand’s butter-flavored extra virgin olive oil. The pale yellow block of olive oil can be used to sauté vegetables or added to baking recipes. It just cuts like — butter.

Giuseppe’s International Oils and Vinegars All Natural Butter, $13, at The Village, 16841 Kercheval Pl., 2nd Fl., Grosse Pointe; 313-926-6301; giuseppesoils.com

Old World Olive Co. Blood Orange

The possibilities of infused olive oils are limitless, as are the varieties of them at Plymouth’s Old World Olive Co. The fruity Blood Orange variety makes for a great seafood marinade, drizzles

nicely over creamy cheese, and adds zest to a bright, citrusy salad.

Old World Olive Co. Blood Orange Olive Oil, $18, at Old World Olive Co., 475 Forest Ave., Plymouth; 734-6672755; theoldworldoliveco.com

Pineapple Collaborative The Olive Oil

Right down to the product name itself, everything about The Olive Oil by Pineapple Collaborative is designed for the minimalist cook. Though The Olive Oil is available in five colorways, the silky oil inside the monochromatic tin remains the same — a 100-percent-organic blend of Koroneiki and Picual olives, made 100 percent by women.

Pineapple Collaborative The Olive Oil, $34, at shopcookette.com

Stamatopoulos and Sons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Though sold locally, Stamatopoulos and Sons olive oil is sourced from a distant land: Greece. The Stamatopoulos family has operated its olive estates in the southwestern region of the Mediterranean country for centuries, where the verdant elixir is cold-pressed and bottled within just four hours of harvest. The company’s selection of extra virgin olive oils ranges in intensity and flavor. There’s also a line of infused oils, such as Chipotle Infused and Farmako Infused Olive Oils, but the certified organic variety is a cooking essential.

Stamatopoulos and Sons Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $30, stamsons.com

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Restaurant Guide Wayne 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; 313831-5940. L,D daily.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Many establishments are still finding their footing in the COVID-19 era.

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

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 Mon.-Fri., D Sat.-Sun.

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 Tue.-Fri., D daily.

Café Nini $$$ ITALIAN • This intimate spot offers well-prepared food that includes eight appetizers, a half-dozen pasta dishes, and five 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. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

Bash Original Izakaya $ JAPANESE • A new Japanese pub from the proprietor of Canton’s popular Izakaya Sanpei opened its doors in Woodbridge in January. Occupying the former home of Katsu, Bash maintains much of that eatery’s Asianinspired 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; 313-7887208; D Tue.-Sun.

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 coldpressed juice bar. 22062 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313996-5050. L,D Mon.-Sun.

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 frittata oozing with goat cheese. Meatier highlights include the pork shoulder, a steak sandwich, and a trout Reuben. There’s also a handful of thin-crust pizzas. Salads are sized to be main dishes. Beer and wine are part of the package (there or to go). 1049 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-2858006. B,L,D daily.

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 vegetarian-friendly. Poutine — hand-cut fries, cheese curds, and mushroom or beef gravy — is the tip-off that the proprietors are from Canada. 1266 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6547. B,L Tue.-Fri., BR Sat.-Sun. Bucharest Grill $ MEDITERRANEAN-AMERICAN • This bustling 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.

Babo $ NEW AMERICAN • This all-day café settled into the Midtown Park Shelton building in June 2019, serving

Dog-friendly

Cadieux Café $$ BELGIAN • This eastside 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.

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Bobcat Bonnie’s $ GASTROPUB • The menu is eclectic, with fried goat cheese, Korean beef bowl, vegan tacos, and chicken fingers coated with Cap’n Crunch. The weekend brunch with a Bloody Mary bar and all the classics is a hit. See bobcatbonnies.com for locations and hours.

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.

Family-friendly

elevated comfort food made from local, small-batch producers. The self-described gourmet diner offers espresso drinks and such dishes as Avocado Toast, Chilaquiles, Pasta al Limone, and the Babo Burger, which features a challah bun from Avalon Bakery.

15 E. Kirby St., Ste. 115, Detroit; 313-974-6159. B,L, D daily.

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 suchas honey-roasted rutabaga, pastas like ramen noodle raviolo, and entrees like Michigan-raised lamb belly porchetta. 600 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313315-3000. D Mon.-Sat.

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. B,L,D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

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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 Mon.-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 35 years. There’s a massive a-la-carte 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; 313527-2100. L,D Mon.-Sat., D Sun. Caucus Club $$$ TRADITIONAL AMERICAN • The reborn spot emphasizes service and a traditional steak and seafood theme, with such tasty signature dishes as dry-rubbed and wood-grilled ribs, prime rib, and steaks.150 W. Congress, Detroit; 313-965-4970. L,D Mon.-Fri., D Sat. Central Kitchen & Bar $$ CREATIVE COMFORT • The space facing Campus Martius is done up in gray and white under industrial light fixtures. Crowd-pleasers include buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, burgers, and salads. 660 Woodward Ave., Ste. 4A, Detroit; 313-963-9000. L,D Mon.-Fri., BR, D Sat., BR Sun. Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails $$ NEW AMERICAN • Generally, there are 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.

L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat.-Sun. Chili Mustard Onions $ VEGAN • This is Detroit’s only Coney Island with a plantbased menu. Choose from a selection of traditional favorites including the Coney Dog, Southwest Nachos, and chili fries, all complete with owner Pete LaCombe’s secret vegan “cheeze” sauce. 3411 Brush St., Detroit; 313-4624949. L Mon.-Sat.

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RECIPE

DRIFTER COFFEE’S

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB BREAKFAST BARS

Kick your day off with a gluten-free, vegan treat. No rhubarb in the kitchen? Substitute this fruit combo with apple-cinnamon, raspberry, or whatever seasonal fruits you have on hand.

Ingredients:

Crust (Adapted from Minimalist Baker’s Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe) 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. organic sugar 1 Tbsp. maple syrup 4 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted Parchment paper (optional) Combine oats, almond flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor or a high-speed blender. Pulse until thoroughly combined and the rolled oats have been broken into small bits. Add maple syrup and melted coconut oil to the mixture and pulse again until the crust comes together and seems cohesive. If the mixture is too dry, add another Tbsp. of melted coconut oil. Scrape down the food processor or blender and pulse again to ensure all is well combined. Spread the crust evenly onto a 9x9-inch baking dish. It can be lined with parchment paper for easier removal but is not necessary. Using a small glass or your fingertips, press the crust down until you have a firmly packed layer. Bake for 20 minutes and set aside to cool.

RE CIP E F ROM DRIF TER CO FFEE | PH OT O BY KA I L EY H OWEL L

Filling 3 1/2 cups strawberries, chopped 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, chopped small 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup organic sugar 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. water Combine strawberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once mixture begins to bubble, turn down the temperature to medium-low or low and continue to cook at a gentle bubble, stirring occasionally until fruit breaks down and mixture has thickened. In a small bowl whisk cornstarch and water together until cornstarch dissolves, then stir into the filling mixture. Remove from heat, allowing to cool slightly. Taste filling for adjustments in flavor, adding a bit more sugar if desired.

Crumble 1/4 cup organic sugar 5 Tbsp. gluten-free flour blend (Bob’s Red Mill makes a great option) 2 Tbsp. gluten-free rolled oats 2 Tbsp. vegan butter 1/8 tsp. salt In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and rub together with your fingers, or mash using a fork until a crumbly, wet, sand-like texture takes shape.

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees.

Pour the strawberry rhubarb filling over the slightly cooled crust, using a spatula to spread evenly. Distribute crumble mixture over the top. Bake for about 25 minutes or until crumble is becomes slightly golden brown. Cool completely and slice into bars when ready to eat. The bars can be kept covered at room temperature for 2 days, or in the fridge for longer. Enjoy as dessert or for breakfast with a dollop of dairy-free yogurt.

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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.

Cliff Bell’s $$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This restored Art Deco hotspot offers small plates such as duck wings “a l’orange,” and savory merguez meatballs and artisinal burrata. Large plates include shrimp and grits and steak frites. Jazz prevails on the bandstand. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-9612543. D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun. Common Pub $ GASTROPUB • Fans of Atlas Global Bistro, which shuttered in 2013, should be happy to learn that some of the principals may be found at this spot in the Belcrest Apartments. The well-edited menu includes duck rangoon and a burger. 5440 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-2858849. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat. Cork & Gabel $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • Corktown’s newest eatery takes the form of a 4,450-square-foot renovated beer hall and is an ode to filling European staples. Try the crispy braised chicken wings slow-cooked in house spices and served with blue cheese. Simply delicious! 2415 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2261. D daily.

Cuisine $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • Cuisine offers a romantic, white-linen experience with the level of food, service, and ambience one might call more “timeless” than “trendy.”

Examples of the expertly prepared fare include lobster bisque with lump crab and variations on duck — a coriander honey roasted breast is served with a confit leg. 670 Lothrop Rd., Detroit; 313-872-5110. D Tue.-Sun. (Note: not wheelchair accessible.)

Dakota Inn Rathskeller $ 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; 313-8679722.L Wed.-Fri. D Thu.-Sat. 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; 313-338-3222. L,D Daily.

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 chipotleroasted grasshopper at Brujo Tacos + Tapas to Thai fare from Bangkok 96 and more. 474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-462-4973. L,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 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; 313-3665600. L,D Tue.-Sun.

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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 Tue.-Sun., D Wed.-Sat. 19614 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-766-5728. BR Sun.

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, meat pies, all beautifully plated and nutritious. Infused milks and frothy lattes are well sought after, too. 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-290-5849. 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 lobster mac and cheese, and chicken wings. 21367 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-752-3673. L,D daily.

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. Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe $$$ GASTROPUB • A jazz club with top guest musicians and an American bistro menu in a traditional interior. Starters include crab and salt cod cakes, pan-fried calamari with chorizo and Korean beef rib. 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-882-5299. L Tue.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat.

Frita Batidos $ CUBAN • Since opening in 2010, Ann Arbor’s Frita Batidos has been cherished for its spicy Cuban-influenced chorizo burgers and tropical milkshakes made with fresh fruit. Now owner and Top Chef: Las Vegas alum Eve Arnoff has opened a second location in downtown Detroit. The casual eatery is the mirror image of its older sibling — bright and urban, with white walls, picnic tables, and exposed ductwork. Also featuring a full bar, the restaurant offers local craft beers, tropical cocktails, and the option to add a splash of rum to your milkshake. 66 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-725-4100. 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; 313-2972360. 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 mini tacos with beef, chicken, steak, barbecued goat, or sausage, and mole poblano, 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. Empire Kitchen and Cocktails $$ NEW AMERICAN • This relaxed Cass Corridor eatery with patio seating serves artisan pizzas and new American bistro fare. Highlights include scallops, Empire Burger, and white pizza. A range of inventive craft cocktails abound here, too. 3148 Woodward Ave.,Detroit; 313-3153131. empirekitchenandcocktails.com Evie’s Tamales $$ 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,D Mon.-Sat., B,L Sun. 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; 248-351-2925. 23722 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-498-3000. B,L,D (downtown), 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. 4430 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-2085. D Wed.-Sun. Folk $ AUSTRALIAN • A charming Corktown storefront dishing

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SPECIALTY GROCERY This stylish spot overlooks 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; 313-3953030. 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 opened last March as a pizzeria known as Grandma Bob’s.

Executive chef Dan De Wall, previously of Wright and Co., offers a small, delicious menu of pies, including sausage and pistachio with mascarpone cheese and thyme. Or try the Big Mack — the vegan pizza version of the popular burger. 2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313315-3177. L,D Wed.-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. Staples include a reuben with Poet Stout Kraut and the Ghettoblaster beer-battered fish and chips. 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-3043.; L,D daily, BR Sat.-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, grilled salmon, 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 miso glazed cedar plank salmon, and lump crab cake served with a honey mustard

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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; 313309-7946. L,D Tue.-Sun.

remoulade sauce from their Ghost To-Go pickup menu. 47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-262-6534. D daily. BR Sun. Highlands $$$ STEAKHOUSE/NEW AMERICAN • Occupying the top two floors of the Renaissance Center, Highlands comprises three separate concepts. A steakhouse of the same name provides a high-end dining experience, while the more casual Hearth 71 serves locally sourced dishes cooked over an open fire. The third concept within the space is the appropriately named High Bar, where guests can choose from a vast collection of spirits and decadent desserts. 400 Renaissance Center, Floors 71 and 72, Detroit; 313-567-3126; D Mon.-Sat. The Hill Seafood & Chop House $$ TRADITIONAL AMERICAN • The menu is balanced between seafood and meat, with an emphasis on premium ingredients and organic produce. Swordfish, prime New York strip, and Colorado lamb chops are signatures.

123 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-886-8101.

L,D Mon.-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, pecan-banana 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. Ima $ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Japanese-inspired fare with a Midwest emphasis. Ima tacos trade the traditional shell for a slice of jicama-stuffed spicy shrimp, roasted tofu, or garlic chicken. Appetizers include edamame, dumplings, and clams. 2015 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-502-5959.

4870 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-883-9788. 32203 John R Road, Madison Heights; 248-781-0131. L&D Daily 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; D Daily

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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 relish, smoked fish spread, creamed spinach, and stewed tomatoes. A true Detroit classic. 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. 1404, Detroit; 313567-6837. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sun. 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609. L,D Mon.-Sat., BR,D Sun. Johnny Noodle King $ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • This noodle shop offers bowls topped with pork belly, confit chicken, and tofu as well as

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Jolly Pumpkin $$ BREWERY • Jolly Pumpkin’s brews rule the offerings, along with other Northern United Brewing Co. beverages, such as North Peak and Grizzly Peak beers and “Civilized Spirits.” Pizzas with creative toppings abound. 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-262-6115. 419 S. Main St., Ste. 9, Royal Oak; 248-544-6250. L,D daily.

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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; 313-8650331. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat., BR,D Sun. $$$

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 whitefish and beef tenderloin medallions with sautéed shrimp and bearnaise sauce surpass typical roadhouse food. 6005 Gotfredson Rd., Plymouth; 734-455-8450. L,D daily.

The Kitchen by Cooking with Que $$ VEGAN • This eatery created by Detroit-based cooking blogger Quiana Broden serves lunches of smoothies, salads, and sandwiches. Broden also often offers live cooking demonstrations. 6529 Woodward Ave., Ste. A, Detroit; 313-462-4184. L Tue.-Sun. Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles $ SOUTHERN COMFORT • Several recipes, including a signature thin waffle, are family-owned at ex-NFL player Ron Bartell’s spot. Think comfort food kicked up a notch: fried catfish, salmon croquettes, shrimp and grits, and biscuits. Drink the Kool-Aid, too. 19345 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-861-0229. B,L,D Tue.-Sat., B,L Sun. La Lanterna $$ 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 Bellagio — dominate, there’s more, including a number of elegant pastas like the Lasagna Alla Bolognese. 1224 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-8821.

L,D daily.

Le Culture Cafe $$ SOUL • Eastern Market’s Le Culture Cafe is bridging finedining with comfort food. Start with the Maryland crab cakes, then the Mamba Chicken Pasta or the Lobster & Crab Grilled Cheese. 1452 Brush St., Detroit; 313-2858137. D Tue.-Sun. Leila $$$ 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. 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. 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 $$ SPANISH • This Anglo-sounding restaurant offers very good Spanish-inspired tapas dining. Standouts include ceviche, double charred chicken wings, and a grilled flank steak in chimichurri sauce. 102 E. Main St., Northville; 248-308-3057. D Mon.-Sat. Lumen Detroit $$ 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 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; 313-626-5005. L,D. Closed Mon. 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.

Marrow $$ NEW AMERICAN • This West Village restaurant and butcher shop hybrid is an ode to meat, especially unusual cuts. Diners must walk through the butcher shop, bypassing cases of pastrami and sausage, before entering the restaurant. Offerings include seasonal pork yakitori and local duck breast as well Mapo Mushroom. 8044 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-652-0200. D Wed.-Mon. Maty’s African Cuisine $$ WEST AFRICAN • A small storefront in the Detroit Old Redford neighborhood is decidedly Senegalese. Fataya, a deep-fried 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; 313-4725885. L,D daily.

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; 313-3999117. B,L,D daily.

Mercury Burger & Bar $ BURGERS • This Corktown joint seats 70 around the zinc-covered 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, avocado, and pickled spiced carrots. 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 the latest in a long line of

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Detroit-style 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 Detroitinspired names, such as Packard Pepperoni and Vernor Vegan. 1441 W. Elizabeth St., Detroit; 313-637-4992; L&D Mon., Wed.-Sat.; D Sun. 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; 313789-5100. 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. D daily.

Mootz Pizzeria & Bar $$ ITALIAN-AMERICAN • Bruno DiFabio, a six-time World Pizza Games champ, rejects the label New York-style for 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; 313-2431230. L,D daily.

Motor City Brewing Works $ BREWERY • Just 10 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.

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 pasta and meat and potato options. It’s a delicious place for a meal any time 1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000.

L,D Mon.-Sat., BR 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 Vermouth Lamb Porterhouse. It’s a classic Italian spot with an update that’s worth a visit. 744 Wing St., Plymouth;734-207-7880. L,D daily, BR 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 fried oyster, charred octopus, filet mignon, and Alaskan king crab legs. Based in the former Michigan Oriental Theater, the interior combines new and old. 114 W. Adams Ave., Ste. 200, Detroit; 313-816-0000. D Mon.-Sat.

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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.

2018 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; 734-281-6700. L,D daily. Br. Sun.

Parc $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Excellent food, exceptional service, and a crisp and formal but distinctly unstuffy atmosphere set this Campus Martius gem apart. Appetizer highlights include a bright and fresh tuna tartare and wood-roasted oysters. Mint gremolata and lemon chili oil add a zippy touch to oysters on the half shell. Main courses are exceptional, including an interesting blend of Italian food, wood-grilled whole fish, and organic Scottish salmon. There’s also a large selection of dry-aged gourmet steaks, wood-grilled and served tableside. The wine selection is impressive and caters to a diverse set of price ranges and wine drinkers, so you won’t be disappointed with any bottle here. 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313922-7272. L,D daily. BR Sat.-Sun. Park Grill $$ 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.

Parks & Rec Diner $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • Breakfast and lunch are the focus, from a single menu that offers traditional breakfast dishes and sandwiches, as well as dishes such as shrimp and grits with harissa and chili atop a cornbread waffle. Standards such as buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy are also available. To drink, there are boozy floats, too. This spot is a classic for whenever you crave brunch food. 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-4468370. B,L daily.

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 daily.

Norma G’s $ CARIBBEAN • Lester Gouvia, the Trinidadian chef who brought us the famed food truck, opened a fullservice 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.

The Peterboro $$ ASIAN-FUSION • A contemporary take on AmericanChinese 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 daily.

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 is slated to open this spring. noshpitdetroit.com for locations. Tue.-Thu., L,D Fri., B,L 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.

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PizzaPlex $ 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; 313-757-4992. D Wed.-Sat.

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Prism

NEW AMERICAN Greektown CasinoHotel’s renamed eatery is located off the main casino. The menu features local ingredients, steaks, and fresh seafood.

555 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-3092499. D Tue.-Sat. $$$

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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 daily.

Rattlesnake Club $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • This restaurant on the river remains one of the most appealing spots in town. The casually elegant space offers a range of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Dishes that typify its style include seared diver sea scallops, an 8-ounce filet, and a 24-ounce porterhouse. 300 River Place, Detroit; 313-567-4400. L,D Tue.Fri.,D Sat. Red Dunn Kitchen $$ 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, Amish 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; 313-962-2100. L,D daily.

Republic $$ NEW AMERICAN • This tavern offers rich and bold dishes befitting its castle-like home in the renovated Grand Army of the Republic Building. The locally sourced menu showcases Old World preservation methods and nose-totail cooking. While the menu may be meat-centric, vegetarians won’t feel left out. 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8360. L Tue.-Fri., D Tue.-Sun. Roast $$$ STEAKHOUSE • Meat is the main focus at chef Michael

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Symon’s restaurant at the famous Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, as underscored by the rotisserie slowly roasting the “beast of the day.” There’s much more on the a la carte menu, including dry-aged steaks, branzino, pork, and reginette. 1128 Washington Blvd., Detroit; 313-9612500. D daily.

Confit. 51 W. Forest Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9294.D Tues.Sat., L Sun. 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.-Sun.

Rocky’s of Northville $$ NEW AMERICAN • Menu includes sea scallops and Gulf shrimp. At dinner, look for grilled rainbow trout.

41122 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville; 248-349-4434.

L,D daily.

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 deviled eggs, ramen noodle salad, and fried chicken sandwiches that accompany drinks that were popular more than a few years back. 42 Watson St., Detroit; 313-315-3077. D nightly.

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 Mon.Fri., D Sat.-Sun. Rose’s Fine Food $ BREAKFAST/BRUNCH • The menu is straightforward, based mainly on fresh ingredients and fromscratch 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; 313-8222729. B,L daily.

Rusted Crow $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • Mussels marinated in white wine and lemon 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 Tue.-Sun., D daily.

San Morello $$$ ITALIAN • This Italian gem serves pizzas, pastas, and wood-fired 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 $$$ SEAFOOD • A seafood restaurant and raw bar, The Sardine Room is fresh, fun, and energetic, with a clean-line décor and a menu full of surprises. For starters, there are New England lobster, oysters, sashimi tuna, and shrimp cocktail. Worthwhile is a porchetta slider of slow-cooked pork served on a brioche bun with arugula, pickled onions, and a salsa verde. And don’t forget the signature fresh Portuguese sardines grilled in butter. 340 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-416-0261. D daily, BR Sun. SavannahBlue $$ SOUL FOOD • Highlights at this upscale soul food restaurant include the twice-dredged fried chicken and the shrimp and grits. Accompaniments and appetizers include yam casserole, catfish fritters, and a Georgian Hummus that substitutes black-eyed peas for chickpeas.

There’s also a great bar. 1431 Times Square, Detroit; 313926-0783. D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. Savant $$$ FRENCH • This addition to the Midtown restaurant scene made headlines with its “caviar bumps” — bitesized portions of caviar intended to be eaten off the back of one’s hand — when it opened in September. In a cozyyet-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, Foie Gras Clair, Calamari, and — for vegan diners — Ratatouille

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RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 

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Smith & Co.

NEW AMERICAN This Cass Corridor bar and restaurant is housed in the old Smith Welding Supply & Equipment 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; Michigan Pork Belly; the Fried Chicken Bowl with sweet sesame sauce and kimchi; and the Smith Burger, soyginger marinated and topped with a fried egg. Beverage options include craft beer, wine, and fresh takes on classic cocktails.

644 Selden St, Detroit; 313-9747100. L&D Mon-Sat., B,L,&D Sun. $$$

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Selden Standard $$$ NEW AMERICAN • What sets Selden Standard apart is that it is moving Detroit into a new era in which upper-end dining with starched linen and tuxedoed waiters doesn’t hold much interest anymore. Chef Andy Hollyday, a multiple James Beard semifinalist, does farm-to-table scratch cooking with ideas borrowed from around the world. A key to his cooking is the wood-fired grill. This spot has garnered national attention. 3921 Second Ave., Detroit; 313-438-5055.D daily, L Mon.-Fri., BR Sat.-Sun. Seva Detroit $$ 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; 313-974-6661. L,D daily.

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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.

D Tue.-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; 313-9629828. L,D daily. Slows To Go in Midtown: 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit; 877-569-7246. L,D daily.

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 chicken liver mousse and duck confit ravioli to entrees such as a waygu strip steak and red duroc pork belly. 225 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-736-5533. D daily.

Not wheelchair accessible.

Street Beet $ 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 Phony Cheesesteak are available via counter service, carryout, and online ordering. 4626 Third Ave., Detroit; 313-312-4669; L&D Sun., D Mon., 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 fagioli. Beer, wine, and cocktails add to the appeal. 2457 Russell St., Detroit; 313567-7879. L,D Tue.-Sat. 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.

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 fried mac and cheese. 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. B,L,D daily.

They Say $$ GASTROPUB • Many folks pass right by on their way to Atwater Brewery, Andrews on the Corner, or the Rattlesnake Club. But Chene Park regulars know They Say does triple duty as a great place to grab dinner before a show. The food is grouped into “opening acts, intermission, and encores.” 267 Jos Campau Ave., Detroit; 313446-4682. L,D daily.

Traffic Jam & Snug $ GASTROPUB • Michigan’s first officially designated brewpub is fresh and eccentric. The menu is diverse, and somewhat slanted toward vegetarian diners with such veggie-forward dishes as spinach lasagna, quiche, and portobello mushroom soup. No worries, there’s meatloaf and crabcakes, too. 511 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-8319470. L,D daily.

Trattoria Serventi $$ ITALIAN • The brick pizza oven turns out an array of thin-crust pizzas and there’s an interesting daytime menu that offers a real bargain. In the evening, such dishes as veal Tosca, and manicotti alla trattoria, 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.

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noodles topped with fixings like bamboo, egg, pork chashu, and sesame seeds. The menu also includes sushi, poke, and sides such as garlic edamame and Japanese fried chicken. 4206 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313285-9869. L,D Mon.-Sat. Vertical Detroit $$$ WINE BAR • This wine-centric restaurant puts the focus on pairing Chef Matt Barnes’ innovative cuisine with owners Jim 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; 313-7329463. D nightly. 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 flambéed sherry wine; 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,D Sun. The Whitney $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • The historic 1890s mansion is still going strong. The menu is typified by classic beef Wellington, wrapped in spinach, prosciutto, and pastry; and pan-roasted Scottish salmon. Tableside cooking, by reservation only, is an optional feature. Don’t forget The Katherine McGregor Dessert Parlor for a sweet treat.4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700. L Mon.-Fri., D and high tea daily, BR Sun. Wine Dotte Bistro $$ WINE BAR • This interesting wine bar and restaurant offers a view of the Detroit River. The menu includes shrimp scampi, 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.-Sat., BR 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 second-floor space in the vintage Wright Kay building. Small plates such as tuna tartare with pickled pears and wontons, and pork tenderloin with goat cheese purée 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 April. 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; 313-686-2839. L,D Tue.-Sat.

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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.

Cornbread: wings, Hoppin’ John, catfish, and a gravysmothered 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.

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.

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.

Adachi $$$ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Heading the kitchen is Lloyd Roberts, who has trained in the kitchens of celebrity chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Nobu Matsuhisa. Here, soy truffle broth is ladled over pork dumplings reminiscent of coin purses, and miniature tacos are filled with lobster, tuna, or vegetable pickings. 325 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham. D daily, L Mon.-Fri. Ale Mary’s $$ GASTROPUB • There’s no mistaking that the name of the game here is beer, and the bartenders can help with narrowing down the options. There’s a separate vegan menu, plus such highlights as Cajun shrimp tacos, Southern fried chicken, creative burger options such as one with a mac-and-cheese bun, and a lot of whiskey.

Come hungry, ready to drink, and you will not be disappointed. 316 S. Main St., Royal Oak;248-268-1939. L,D daily. BR Sat.-Sun. 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. Flagships: 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit; 313-567-6700. 21400 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-359-3300. 6676 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township; 248-865-9300. 7096E. 14 Mile Road, Warren; 586-268-3200. Fenton Trattoria. D daily.

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 $$$ ITALIAN • Chef-owner Luciano Del Signore’s pastas are like pure art. Try the Strozzapreti Norcina: Italian sausage, truffles, tomato, and white wine, tossed in hand-rolled pasta. From local grass-fed beef to sustainably farmraised sea bass to a fresh caprese, the ingredients are top-end. Based in the heart of Southfield, Bacco is a true Italian gem in the suburbs. And the desserts, are not to be missed. 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248356-6600.L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat. Beans & Cornbread $$ SOUL • Upscale soul food is the premise at Beans &

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Bi Bim Bab $$ 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; 248-348-6800. L,D daily.

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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 one of our true favorites in the area in terms of Italian restaurants. 167 Townsend St., Birmingham; 248494-7110. L,D Tue.Fri., D Sat. $$

Bigalora: Wood Fired Cucina $$ ITALIAN • The pizza concept from chef Luciano Del Signore, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, features small plates, fresh pastas, wood-roasted meats, and a range of distinctive Neopolitan pizzas. See website for locations; bigalora.com Big Rock Chophouse $$$ 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, both 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; 248642-4000. 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. 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, 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, Detroit-style 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.

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.

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 buffetstyle 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.

Due Venti $$ ITALIAN • Everything is precise and balanced at this northern Italian gem: food, service, and atmosphere. Try the “fritelle” of sliced cauliflower fried in olive oil or the gnocchi with 14-hour braised lamb shank ragu. Desserts include affogato, a flourless torta with chocolate cake and raspberry mousse, and biscotti — everything is completely delicious. 220 S. Main St., Clawson; 248-2880220. D Tue.-Sat. Eddie’s Gourmet $$ 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 counter-side 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 $$ LEBANESE • The lamb and chicken shawarma, shish kafta, kibbee nyeh, and other Lebanese dishes are emphasized by the décor, including photomurals of old Beirut and strings of blue beads cascading from the ceiling. A fun place to frequent for a quick lunch or a night out with friends. 263 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-6472420. L,D Mon.-Sat. The Fed $$ 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.

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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 $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • The menu is brief but designed to let the kitchen assemble sharp flavors from various farm and market ingredients. Try the delightful Mandilli pasta with pistachio pesto and Tuscan kale, and the understated “Farm Egg.” 735 Forest Ave., Birmingham; 248-258-9400. D Mon.-Sat. BR Sat. Garage Grill & Fuel Bar $$ 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. Gran Castor $$ LATIN STREET • From the duo behind hit spots like Vinsetta Garage and Union Woodshop comes this vibrant Latin-American café and restaurant.Diners can choose to sit behind one of the two bars, a cozy café, or in the 245seat dining room all decked in colorful textiles. At Gran Castor, the dining room is equally as decadent as the food and drinks served. Grab a $5 margarita between 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily. 2950 Rochester Road, Troy; 248-2787777. D Mon-Sun. Hazel, Ravines & Downtown $$ 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 food-trend-followers. HRD is the ultimate neighborhood hangout. 1 Peabody St., Birmingham; 248-671-1714. B,L,D daily.

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 Californiastyle 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, 248-850-8060. L,D daily, BR Sun.

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J-Bird Smoked Meats $$ BARBEQUE • Offering wood-smoked 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; 248681-2124. D daily. BR Sat.-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.

Kaizen Ramen $ JAPANESE • A downtown Royal Oak space with exposed ductwork, orange booths, and a lively, floor-toceiling, 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.

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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; 248-3984300. D Tue.-Sat.

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; 248-689-9888. 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; 248-4800492. B,L,D Tue.-Sat., L,D 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; 248-8130700. 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; 248584-4227.

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.

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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. kruseandmuer restaurants.com for hours and locations. $$

Mad Hatter Bistro, Bar & Tea Room $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • The whimsical setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland welcomes far more than the tea-sipping set with burgers and sandwiches, rabbit Porchetta, truffle risotto bites, and baked brie with pistachio, honey, and pomegranate. There are also pastries and other sweets, 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 other two restaurants, Salvatore Scallopini and Luxe Bar & Grill. It represents a younger, casual alternative with a serious kitchen that offers American dishes with hints of global influences. 474 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248712-4953. 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; 248759-4825. 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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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.

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Ingredients:

2 heads cauliflower Frying oil Wax or parchment paper Secret Sauce 16 oz. Frank’s Redhot (or similar vinegar-based hot sauce) 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp. black pepper Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until completely blended together.

Dry Batter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp. black pepper

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If using whole heads of cauliflower, remove the pieces of leafy stem, and cut the stalk out from the bottom using a paring knife. Once the stem is gone, snap the whole florets off in large pieces.

Do this with both heads until you have 15-16 large pieces. Alternatively, you can skip this step entirely by purchasing cauliflower florets. If the florets are larger than 2 inches wide, cut them in half. Add cauliflower into the bowl of Secret Sauce, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, combine all dry batter ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a fork until all ingredients are well combined. Remove cauliflower from Secret Sauce mixture and let the excess liquid drip off — the less sauce that goes into the dry batter, the easier it will be to coat the florets. Toss each piece into the dry batter and place on a sheet pan lined with wax or parchment paper. Repeat this process until all of the ‘wings’ are coated in dry batter.

Deep-fry at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes, then strain and plate cauliflower “wings.” Garnish with ranch dressing, blue cheese, hot sauce, or whatever your favorite dressing.

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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.

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.

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; 248-7377463. 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 tried-and-true metro Detroit spot. 2915 Coolidge Hwy., Troy; 248-458-0500. L Mon.-Fri., 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; 248-850-7420. L,D Mon.-Fri, B,L,D Sat.-Sun.

One-Eyed Betty’s $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • Picnic-style tables and blackboards lettered with scores of brew choices add a beerhall 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 mouthwatering bacon burger. Weekend brunch features delicious housemade doughnuts. 175 W. Troy St., Ferndale; 248-808-6633. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

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.

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.

Redcoat Tavern $ BURGERS • The half-pound choice beef hamburger is always atop the list of local favorites. But a low-fat, high-flavor 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; 248865-0500. L,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.

Park 600 Bar + Kitchen $$ 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; 248-453-8732. B,L,D daily and afternoon tea ($39 per person) Thurs.-Sun. by reservation.

Phoenicia $$$ LEBANESE • This long-standing upscale Lebanese eatery has clean, contemporary lines that complement the French door-style 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; 248644-3122. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

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

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Sal’s

ITALIAN Formerly known as Salvatore Scallopini, this old-school Italian eatery in Birmingham has long been known for its classic handmade pastas.

Still, more recent menu additions — bold seafood dishes that reflect the Bongiovanni family’s Sicilian heritage — hold up just as well. 505 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248644-8799. L,D daily.

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 open-air 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-thetable 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.

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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 $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The energetic Birmingham spot allows guests a view of the kitchen action. It has a creative and varied menu typified by falafel lettuce wraps, fried chicken sandwiches, crispy Brussels sprouts, and salmon with braised lentils, crispy kale, and a mustard vinagrette. 225 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-5944200. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Streetside Seafood $$ 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; 248-645-9123. 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 not-so-familiar — entrees, combine together to make this spot special. 1366 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills; 248-652-7800. L Mon.-Sat., 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. 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; 248-288-4858. L,D Mon.-Fri., B,L,D Sat.-Sun. 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 has

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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.

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; 313723-1000. 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 crispcrusted 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.

J. Baldwin’s Restaurant $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The menu showcases talented chef Jeff Baldwin’s contemporary American food: cedar-planked 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.

Vinsetta Garage $$ NEW AMERICAN • This restaurant in a vintage carrepair shop offers well-prepared comfort-food classics such as burgers on pretzel buns, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pizzas, and roast chicken. A restaurant that pays true homage to Detroit. 27799 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-548-7711. L,D daily.

Voyager $$ SEAFOOD • Fresh seafood with emphasis on oysters is the premise in this hard-to-find location. The space entails convivially close quarters for such dishes as peel-n’-eat shrimp, chili crab spaghetti and grilled swordfish. The premium bar offers short but notable lists of beer and wine as well as craft cocktails. 600 Vester St., Ferndale; 248-658-4999. D Tue.-Sat. Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant & Bar $$ JAPANESE • The semi-circular sushi bar is the center of this restaurant. Sushi chef Bobby Suzuki has a loyal following for his precise nigiri rolls. There are also tatami rooms and conventional seating. 7365 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248737-8282. 2222 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor; 734-9715168. L,D daily.

Macomb Bad Brad’s $$ BARBEQUE • The rustic setting at Bad Brad’s is just right for the hearty menu of fall-off-the-bone St. Louis ribs, juicy brisket, and tender pulled pork. See website for locations; badbradsbbq.com 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 $$ ITALIAN • Da Francesco’s has been around for more than 15 years, but its massive new facility is packing in the crowds offering an upbeat modern twist to traditional Italian dining. 49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-731-7544. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat., L,D Sun. Detroit Fish House $$ 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

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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 great hospitality and a heckuva good time.

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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 Asianinspired 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.

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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 Made-crusted 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 well-prepared 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; 586731-3900. 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; 586-4340100. D nightly D Tue.-Sun.

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 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, andouille sausage, and a Cajun cream sauce.

And make sure to order dessert. The Sweet Potato Beignets and gluten-free Black Pearl Molten Cake are exceptional. 302 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-0400.

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

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 those times when you’re craving the classics. 1739 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor; 734-6622877. L,D Tue.-Sun.

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; 586-949-1470. L,D daily.

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 triedand-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.

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.

Grange Kitchen and Bar $$$ NEW AMERICAN • If the charm of the brownstone storefront brought you in, 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; 734995-2107. D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun.

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

KouZina Greek Steet Food $ GREEK • The Greek “street food” at this popular 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

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with this excellent spot. 332 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734997-5155. L,D daily.

vegetarian menus in the area. 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-662-1111. L,D daily.

Mani Osteria & Bar $$ ITALIAN • This popular casual restaurant infuses freshness with lower prices than most osterias. 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; 734-769-6700. L Tue.-Fri., D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun.

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 yogurt, ginger, and garlic, which is best eaten with the restaurant’s flavorful garlic naan served fresh and hot. 307 S. Main St., Ann Arbor;734-663-1500.

L, D daily.

Miss Kim $$ KOREAN • This spinoff from the Zingerman’s mini empire comes courtesy of chef Ji Hye Kim and is a goto spot for healthy Asian eats. Kim often incorporates ancient Korean culinary traditions, such as rice syrup and plum extracts, into her dishes. Some of the restaurant’s standouts include the Wasabi Sugar Snap Peas and Korean BBQ Ssam Plate — just to name a few of them. 415 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-275-0099. L,D Tue.-Sun. Seva Ann Arbor $$ VEGAN • 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 serving smoothies and shakes, fresh-squeezed juices, and mocktails. Choose from one of the most extensive

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Paesano

ITALIAN With a friendly waitstaff 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; 734-971-0484.

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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.

Zingerman’s Delicatessen $ SANDWICH/DELI • Zingerman’s Delicatessen is a must-try staple in Ann Arbor. The temptations at Zingerman’s are endless: fresh breads and a menu of filling sandwiches, olive oils and housemade balsamic vinegars, chilies, and mustards. 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3354. B,L,D daily.

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.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse $$$ CLASSIC COMFORT • This eatery celebrates American food from various cities across the country. From fresh Maryland crab cakes to the delicious delicacies of New Orleans, every last bite of the country is represented here. The buttermilk biscuits are beyond-thisworld. 2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3663.

B,L,D daily.

Vinology $$$ ECLECTIC • Natural brick walls blended with darkwood 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

All restaurants are reviewed anonymously, all expenses are paid by Hour Detroit, and the listings have no relationship to advertising in the magazine.

All restaurants are handicapped accessible unless otherwise noted.

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as it’s going through the atmosphere, and the landing has to be all automated.

in office,” said Katie Scott, who in 2018 became the first out lesbian elected to the Washtenaw County Commission. “Now we’re out there and that changes the dynamic of what people are seeing.”

Still, it was notable that 16 of 17 out officials in Southeast Michigan hail from either Oakland or Washtenaw counties, a fact that frustrated some summit viewers who complained on Facebook about the seeming omissions of Wayne and Macomb counties. Specifically, the Oakland County contingent dominated, with elected folks clustered around Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Southfield, and Ferndale.

Those cities are known for their LGBTQ communities; Coulter was Ferndale mayor before he was appointed in 2019 to serve out the term of the late County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, and Hazel Park was home to the lesbian couple whose lawsuit led to a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage across the country.

Coulter’s Ferndale predecessor, Craig Covey, was elected in 2008 as Michigan’s first out mayor.

Hazel Park councilmember Mike McFall, who is gay, rejected the idea that the LGBTQ fight is over in progressive enclaves like his. Only this year, he noted, his council passed an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination law. “This tends to be a friendlier place, but the battle’s never over,” he said.

Some 50 Michigan communities have similar laws, according to the Oakland Press. But the holy grail for forum attendees is the addition of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the state’s Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act. Moss, who represents the Oakland County region, and Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, who is bisexual and represents Livonia, said they hope to pass it this year now that they’ve obtained Republican co-sponsors in both chambers.

“There absolutely are the votes to get this through the Senate, and Jeremy and I have both had phone calls from corporate stakeholders who are very excited to get this through,” says Pohutsky, of support from big business in Michigan. “The one roadblock is that we make sure there are transgender protections that are maintained. A lot of the compromise proposals drop the ‘T’ or put really heinous trans language in. That is a non-starter.”

The state has zero transgender officeholders, and there are just 38 trans elected officials across 20 states, according to the Victory Institute. “If there is a trans person out there who is thinking about it, please, do [run],” Scott said. “Every one of us is asking you to do this.”

Most summit attendees were the state’s first elected out LGBTQ people in their positions. But usually the motivating factor for running is broader.

Amani Johnson, at 24, is a member of the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education who ran in 2020 to expand the district’s offerings in skilled trades.

Pontiac School Board President Mike McGuinness ran to save the district from financial ruin.

“Sometimes I wrestle with how strident I want to

Where were you at that time? The mission control room?

I was not in the main room. The people that you see on camera are just the tip of the iceberg. There are a lot of people and a lot of different rooms, different buildings. I monitored from a different building.

What was the mood around you during descent?

You have to remember these projects take 10 years to get to where they’re going, from development to that point. So, yeah, it’s very tense and then once the landing happened, a lot of release. You can see it on camera. I mean, people just literally jump up and scream. It’s just a feeling of total relief that everything worked and now you’re on the surface. It’s a huge, huge, huge accomplishment.

Are you a science-fiction fan? Did it inspire your path at all?

Oddly, no. I wasn’t a real big science-fiction fan growing up, so it didn’t really play much of a role. It is funny that, when I joined JPL, I gave presentations on the history of JPL and how science fiction actually played a role back in those days and in the 1930s when kids were doing the same thing I was doing: shooting rockets up. They were actually shooting rockets up in the Arroyo Seco, a canyon in Pasadena where JPL is now.

What does sci-fi get right — or wrong — about space?

We have to use our imagination to inspire and get ourselves to the next level, but the reality is, it’s much harder than that. So when you see those things, you read about those things, to me it makes it sound very simple, but in reality, it takes thousands and thousands of dedicated scientists and engineers to actually make something happen.

Now that you’ve been to Mars, what’s your next destination?

We have probably about 30 flying missions at JPL, and those missions and flight operations are very active. I’m on several of them: the Trace Gas Orbiter, which is another Mars space probe. I’m also working on the startup of Psyche, a probe which is going to an all-metal asteroid. I even worked on Juno, a Jupiter space probe, for a while.

You turned 72 this year. Where do you get the energy to keep doing this?

There are so many inspirational things that are going on at JPL on a daily and weekly basis. It’s just fun and exciting, so I think that keeps you going and keeps your mind going and keeps you sharp. That’s for sure, because you have to stay on top of things all the time.

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be on LGBTQ matters,” said McGuinness, who was elected in 2016. “There hasn’t been much room for conversation about much beyond these financial survival matters.”

Still, Saline Area Schools Board member Susan Estep says her passion for LGBTQ rights propelled her to run. When she, her wife, and their newborn son moved to the rural Washtenaw County region in 2010, the district was debating whether to add sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to its nondiscrimination policy. Estep urged members to do so at a board meeting, and when they rejected the proposal, she vowed to run someday. In 2018, she was the top vote-getter among six candidates for two seats.

Even so, she’s struggled to push through a measure to protect transgender and gendernonconforming students. “I’ve had great pushback from the leadership, which is unfortunate,” she said.

That’s a far cry from Ferndale, which famously painted a crosswalk in rainbow colors to show its LGBTQ support, or Huntington Woods, where in 2019 hundreds attended a city commission meeting to support a library program in which drag queens read stories to children that was under fire from conservatives.

But even in those progressive regions, gaps in awareness and protection exist. In Washtenaw County, for instance, Scott and fellow Commissioner Jason Morgan shepherded a policy change last year to ensure that transgender people may use the public restrooms that align with their gender identities. Southfield City Council member Jason Hoskins said he’s pleased the city finally approved an LGBTQ Pride Month resolution in 2019, his first year in office. Hoskins and Johnson also said they believe their presence as Black gay men in elected office in Southfield matters. “It is more challenging to be openly gay in a majority Black community and run for office, just because there is homophobia in the Black community and that can be terrifying for candidates,” Johnson said.

Hazel Park City Council member Luke Londo, similarly, said his being openly bisexual is important because it fosters greater visibility: “Bi erasure is a real phenomenon. We tend to be underrepresented not just in politics but in every public-facing career.

I’m proud of who I am, my wife’s proud of who I am, and I think it’s important to be open and transparent with the public.”

Moss said that while the forum was important and novel, he envisions a time when it wouldn’t be news and there will be too many LGBTQ elected officials to cram into a Zoom room. “It shouldn’t be remarkable that LGBTQ people or people of color or young people run for office,” he said. “That should be expected. When I talk about LGBTQ issues on the Senate floor, nobody’s ever done that before from our perspective. I ran and I was the first, but I didn’t run to be the only.”

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DETERMINATION OF AWARD WINNERS CRITERIA Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. Eligibility Criteria – Required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative. 2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years. 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards. 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation Criteria – Considered: 6. One-year client retention rate. 7. Five-year client retention rate. 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or nondiscretionary client assets administered. 9. Number of client households served. 10. Education and professional designations. 3,260 award candidates in the Detroit area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. 275 (approximately 8% of the award candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers.

The investment professional award goes to estate planning attorneys, insurance agents and select others in the financial industr y. Eligibility Criteria – Required: 1. Credentialed with appropriate state or industr y licensures.

2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years.

3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. 4. Accepting new clients. Evaluation Criteria – Considered: 5. Oneyear client retention rate. 6. Five-year client retention rate. 7. Number of client households served. 8. Recent personal production and performance (industry specific criteria). 9. Education and professional designations/industry and board certifications. 10. Pro Bono and community service work. This year, we honored 16 Detroit-area investment professionals with the Five Star Investment Professional award.

All award winners are listed in this publication.

Wealth Managers

Kevin Todd Ferhadson ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Michael Jason Marcotte ∙ Robert W. Baird & Co.

James J. Speir ∙ Speir Financial Services Page 4

Mark Andrew Jankauskas ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Kevin Richard Shannon ∙ Morgan Stanley

Erika Lynn Fitzhugh ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Valerie Lanette McLeod-Tyler ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

John Michael Kronner ∙ Morgan Stanley

Craig Jan Snyder ∙ Retirement Strategy Centers

Financial Planning

Robert J. Fries ∙ Rising Sun Investments

Sara Mehraban ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Page 7

Peter James Ulbrich ∙ Oppenheimer & Co.Jodi E. Whitmore ∙ Morgan Stanley

Robert Brandon Krut ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors

Cameron T. Staley ∙ Millennium Wealth Management

Robert P. Abraham ∙ Spectrum Financial

Dominic D. Garcia ∙ Rochester Wealth Strategies

Lou Melone ∙ Melone Private Wealth Page 5

Anthony Guido LaRocca ∙ Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Laurie Sue Stegenga ∙ Foresight Capital Management Advisors

Phil Andrews ∙ America Group/LPL Financial

Jill Elizabeth Gleba ∙ Gleba & Associates

Maurice E. Miller Jr. ∙ MML Investors Services

Investments Edgar Thomas Atnip ∙ Oppenheimer & Co. Page 5

Carol Litka ∙ Morgan Stanley Page 4

Mitchell Swayze ∙ Morgan Stanley Page 7

Frank S. Arvai · William Mack & Associates, Inc.

Richard Gregor ∙ @Aspen

Christopher Gregory Millio ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Theodore K. Bugenski · William Mack & Associates, Inc.

Sandra Ellen Lutkenhoff ∙ Morgan Stanley Page 7

Mark F. Thistlethwaite ∙ Morgan Stanley

Jason James Murphy ∙ LPL Financial

Susan Busch ∙ Executive Wealth Management Page 6

William Mack · William Mack & Associates, Inc.

John James Turcotte · Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd.

Andrew Camden ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 3

Christopher Martin ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Page 7

William Charles Turner ∙ Fit Financial/ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Estate Planning Daniel Alexander Cornwell ∙ NFP

Donald Baker ∙ Kestra Advisory Services Kevin James Bates ∙ NFP Brad Stephen Batur ∙ Morgan Stanley David M. Boike ∙ Retirement Resources Lina Bowman ∙ Bowman Asset Management, Inc. Page 5 Rhonda Byer ∙ PFS Investments Bryan J. Carroll ∙ Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Kenneth Demps ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Page 2

Lynn R. Habrowski ∙ Great Lakes Wealth Planning Dawn Hausch-Cooper ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Page 6 Gregory Jay Hinkson ∙ Hinkson Wealth Management

Kevin Michael Murphy ∙ The Baker Group Norman A. Pappas ∙ The Enterprise Investment Company

Beth Anne Zilka ∙ Baron Wealth Management

Mark Linus Foster ∙ Morgan Stanley

David Reza Mehram ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors

Andrew Perri ∙ Pinnacle Wealth Management Page 6

Dana Margiotta Frellick ∙ Morgan Stanley

John F. Robbins ∙ JFR Financial Services Page 6

Armin Hrncic ∙ Citizens Investment Services

Irwin Keith Futernick ∙ Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey D. Roe ∙ JDR Wealth Management, LLC

Erik Frick Gotaas ∙ LPL Financial

Charles O’Connor Sr. ∙ LPL Financial Page 3

Christine Isham ∙ Northern Financial Advisors Page 6

Robert Paul Schmansky ∙ Clear Financial Advisors

Donald I. Gregg ∙ Retirement Funding Advisors, Inc. Page 4

Daniel B. Paulson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Co.

Jay P. Kempf ∙ Thrivent

Nathan Donald Sealey ∙ Brass Ring Wealth Management

Charles Everett Helppie ∙ LPL Financial/Echelon Wealth Management, LLC

James D. Potter ∙ LPL Financial

Linda J. Smith · William Mack & Associates, Inc.

Jeffrey Allen Hoppie ∙ Morgan Stanley

Danielle Holmes ∙ Stefanski Holmes Wealth Management/LPL Financial Page 7

Bob Dennis ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Page 2

Eric J. Konopka ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Barbara J. Fanone ∙ Priority Wealth Management LLC

Ryan L. Malloch ∙ Innovative Investment Services

Charles O’Connor Jr. ∙ LPL Financial Page 3

Michael J. Welch ∙ Robert W. Baird & Co. Andrew James Wilson ∙ Millennium Wealth Management Mark T. Wojtas ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 3

Investment Professionals

Gary L. Figurski ∙ Gary L Figurski, Daniel J. Pozdol ∙ Ameriprise Financial P.C. CPA Services, LLC Gregory C. Hamilton ∙ Hamilton & Associates Page 7 Martin Daniel Reid ∙ LPL Financial Continued on FS-9

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Left to right: 2015 winner Arthur Ciagne, Financial Advisor; 2015 and 2021 winner Gary Farthing, Financial Advisor; Lauren Keilman, Registered Client Service Associate; 2012 – 2021 winner Kenneth Demps, Financial Advisor; Sheetal Patel, CFP®, Registered Client Service Associate; Jeffrey Linska, Financial Advisor; 2012 – 2021 winner Robert Dennis, CFP®, Financial Advisor

A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC • Proud of our commitment to our clients and here is what you can look forward to when working with us: • One-on-one financial advice based on your goals • Personalized recommendations for a diversified portfolio and solutions to help you prepare for the certainty of uncertainty

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 3,260 Detroit-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 275 (8% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 3,105 considered, 284 winners; 2019: 2,987 considered, 347 winners; 2018: 3,069 considered, 322 winners; 2017: 1,836 considered, 356 winners; 2016: 1,961 considered, 630 winners; 2015: 2,238 considered, 627 winners; 2014: 3,448 considered, 658 winners; 2013: 2,762 considered, 749 winners; 2012: 2,658 considered, 745 winners.

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Left to right: 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 winner Chuck O’Connor Sr., Principal, CRPC®; 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 winner Chuck O’Connor Jr., Principal, CRPC®

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Left to right: 2020 winner Noah Robinson, Financial Advisor; 2019 winner Eric Machus, Financial Advisor; 2019 and 2021 winner Mark Wojtas, Financial Advisor; 2020 and 2021 winner Andrew Camden, Financial Advisor; Blake Ellis, Financial Advisor; Frederick Robinson III, Client Associate

Kercheval Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors 77 Kercheval Avenue • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • Phone: 313-432-7049 Phone: 586-419-8281 • mark.wojtas@wellsfargoadvisors.com home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/kercheval

The group of individuals that work at the Kercheval Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is a wealth management team that focuses on providing advanced, holistic wealth management strategies to primarily high net worth and ultrahigh net worth families and foundations. Every relationship is managed through a team-based family office approach.

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• Investment Advisor Representative with nearly 20 years’ experience • Wealth management, retirement and financial planning • Five Star Wealth Manager for five years For nearly two decades, Speir Financial Services has provided independent financial, insurance and investment management advice to individuals and families. We aim to maximize your retirement income while minimizing your risk, therefore providing you with a sense of financial security. Thank you to our clients who entrust us with their business.

A wealth manager can help with retirement planning, legal planning, estate planning, banking services, philanthropic planning and risk management.

Advisory services offered through CoreCap Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 3,260 Detroit-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 275 (8% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 3,105 considered, 284 winners; 2019: 2,987 considered, 347 winners; 2018: 3,069 considered, 322 winners; 2017: 1,836 considered, 356 winners; 2016: 1,961 considered, 630 winners; 2015: 2,238 considered, 627 winners; 2014: 3,448 considered, 658 winners; 2013: 2,762 considered, 749 winners; 2012: 2,658 considered, 745 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

Lina Bowman

Lou Melone

MBA, Wealth Manager

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

25801 Harper Avenue, Suite 3 St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 Phone: 313-343-0800 Fax: 313-343-0840 lina@bowmanasset.com www.bowmanasset.com

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Comprehensive Wealth Management

Proactive and tax-efficient investment strategies Retirement planning and income solutions Estate and beneficiary planning Annuity and life insurance reviews

Bowman Asset Management is built on a solid foundation of professional client service and in-depth market knowledge. Our firm provides wealth management services to executives, professionals and small-business owners. We provide planning for tax diversification and flexibility to help meet client needs and long-term goals.

3121 University Drive, Suite 180 Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: 248-499-8704 lmelone@melonewealth.com www.meloneprivatewealth.com

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Live Life by Design — Your Design

Lou’s approach to financial planning is grounded in behavioral investing, with a strong commitment to a fiduciary standard of care. Lou focuses on answering two critical questions for higher net worth clients: Do you know exactly how much money it is going to take for you to retire in comfort?

Do you know how much money it is going to take for you to remain comfortably retired?

Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/ SIPC, a registered investment adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered by Bowman Asset Management, Inc. or CES Insurance Agency.

Melone Private Wealth LLC (“Melone Private Wealth”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Securities are offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. LPL Financial and Melone Private Wealth are not affiliated. Melone Private Wealth provides investment advisory and related services for clients nationally. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

Edgar Thomas Atnip Senior Director – Investments

12900 Hall Road, Suite 160 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Phone: 586-726-5000 edgar.atnip@opco.com fa.opco.com/edgar.atnip

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• Wayne State University graduate • Licensed in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV This year marks the 10th consecutive year that I have been selected for the honor of Five Star Wealth Manager. The meeting of 10 key areas is required for this award and only the top in my field qualify. It has been my honor and privilege to serve many various clients over the past 25-plus years as a financial advisor. Each relationship begins with a careful evaluation of my clients’ needs and investment goals. A unique and customized strategy is then developed for each individual. Continued review and modifications as life and financial markets change may allow for optimal investment growth. Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about your financial future.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Transacts Business on all Principal Exchanges and SIPC.

Wealth managers assess your short-term goals such as buying a house and show you how that can also benefit any long-term goals you may have overlooked.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 3,260 Detroit-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 275 (8% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 3,105 considered, 284 winners; 2019: 2,987 considered, 347 winners; 2018: 3,069 considered, 322 winners; 2017: 1,836 considered, 356 winners; 2016: 1,961 considered, 630 winners; 2015: 2,238 considered, 627 winners; 2014: 3,448 considered, 658 winners; 2013: 2,762 considered, 749 winners; 2012: 2,658 considered, 745 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

Dawn Hausch-Cooper

Andrew Perri

CRPC®, Financial Advisor

RFC®, CWS, AIF®

8455 S Saginaw Street, Suite 101 Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Phone: 810-579-2838 dawn.l.hausch-cooper@ampf.com ameripriseadvisors.com/dawn.l.hausch-cooper

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• Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services® practice • Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM I am passionate about working with my clients and helping them experience financial confidence now and in retirement. I focus on building new relationships and designing plans that suit my clients’ unique needs. I am committed to listening to my clients, and I strive to be someone they feel comfortable talking to. I bring my financial knowledge and experience to provide understandable solutions that address many types of financial needs through the many phases of my clients’ financial lives.

7600 Grand River, Suite 220 Brighton, MI 48114 Phone: 810-220-6322 Toll-free: 800-650-6322 www.pinnaclewealthonline.com

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For more than 24 years, we have successfully helped our clients develop and plan for their financial goals. We understand that a financial game plan is much more than just numbers — it encompasses your hopes, your dreams and your aspirations. We recognize that life and financial markets are unpredictable, demanding that your financial and investment strategies evolve as changes occur. Let us help you with regular checkups on the health of your wealth.

Investment Advisory Services offered through Pinnacle Wealth Management Partners, Inc., a state of Michigan Registered Investment Advisor. Tax planning and tax preparation services offered through Pinnacle Tax Advisory, LLC.

Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success.

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

Susan Busch

Christine Isham

Senior Private Wealth Manager

135 W N Street, Suite 1 Brighton, MI 48116 Cell: 248-408-4848 sbusch@ewmadvisors.com ewmadvisors.com

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With over 30 years in the investment and banking industry, Susan is committed to assisting individuals, families and organizations by providing personalized financial planning for those in pursuit of their financial goals.

Investment Advisor Representatives of EWM offer Investment Advice and Financial Planning Services to customers located within the United States. EWM does not offer tax or legal advice. Advisory services offered through Executive Wealth Management, LLC (EWM) a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Reference to registration does not imply any particular level of qualification or skill.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

Fee-Based Active Portfolio Management

YEAR WINNER

President, Registered Investment Adviser, EA, CFP®

74 E Long Lake Road, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Phone: 248-985-1632 christinei@nfa1040.com northernfinancialadvisors.com

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Christine and the highly experienced NFA team practice fee-only, goal oriented, comprehensive financial planning and are proud fiduciaries to • Creating clarity and our clients. Since Christine started the business in 2002, it has blossomed. building wealth Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

John F. Robbins MBA, CFP®

3133 Van Horn Road Trenton, MI 48183 Phone: 734-962-1421 johnrobbins@jfrfinancial.com jfrfinancial.com

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Securities offered through LaSalle St. Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through JFR Financial Services, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. JFR Financial Services is not affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Wealth managers not only offer advice, but they also guide you through the process of managing your money and investing it for you.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 3,260 Detroit-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 275 (8% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 3,105 considered, 284 winners; 2019: 2,987 considered, 347 winners; 2018: 3,069 considered, 322 winners; 2017: 1,836 considered, 356 winners; 2016: 1,961 considered, 630 winners; 2015: 2,238 considered, 627 winners; 2014: 3,448 considered, 658 winners; 2013: 2,762 considered, 749 winners; 2012: 2,658 considered, 745 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS

Danielle Holmes

Mitchell Swayze

Wealth Consultant, CFP®

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915 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 102 Howell, MI 48843 Phone: 734-945-1142 danielle.holmes@lpl.com stefanskiwealthmanagement.com

Danielle is passionate about building strong, trusting relationships. By understanding her clients’ unique situations, she is able to provide an individualized strategy that allows them to make well-informed financial decisions. A commitment to excellence has always been a guiding principle in her interactions with clients. Supporting our clients to pursue their life goals through education, financial planning and objective customized recommendations, with special focus on the unique needs during the transition into retirement.

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC.

YEAR WINNER

CFP®, Senior Vice President Wealth Management, Wealth Advisor, NMLS 1294069

The Detroit Group at Morgan Stanley

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Mitchell Swayze can help you define and meet your goals by formulating effective guidance for your financial planning and investment needs.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. ©2021 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 3472217 03/21.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

Sandra Ellen Lutkenhoff

Sara Mehraban

Vice President, Financial Advisor, CFP®

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1108 N Main Street Rochester, MI 48307 Direct: 248-218-8266 advisor.morganstanley.com/ sandra.e.lutkenhoff

YEAR WINNER

As a Morgan Stanley financial advisor, I believe you are entitled to a different kind of working relationship with our firm. I bring the scope and influence of our differentiating resources to you, our most valued client. I am a 2012 – 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager.

Ph.D., CRPC®, Financial Advisor, Business Financial Advisor

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4750 Venture Drive, Suite 150 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734-477-5233 sara.x.mehraban@ampf.com With over 32 years of experience, I have learned that success is not always measured by your financial well-being, but by how confident you feel about your future. I take pride in developing relationships with my clients and providing them with products and services to help them thrive financially. Let’s work together toward achieving your goals.

Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results.

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC.

• 2012 – 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. ©2021 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. [CRC 3502302 03/21].

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FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

Christopher Martin

Gregory C. Hamilton

CRPC®, Financial Advisor, Vice President

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Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Office: 586-731-6800 cmartin@ampf.com ameripriseadvisors.com/ christopher.d.martin

YEAR WINNER

For over 25 years, I have been passionate about working with clients and small-business owners to realize their personal goals and dreams. I will take the time to look at your entire financial picture and custom-tailor a financial strategy to help you pursue what’s most important to you. I am a 2014 – 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award winner.

Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

101 W Big Beaver, Suite 1200 Troy, MI 48084 Direct: 248-740-7120 Fax: 248-462-7558 mitchell.swayze@morganstanley.com

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32100 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Office: 248-642-6150 ghamiltonesq@aol.com www.greghamiltontrust.com

YEAR WINNER

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1985

Gregory C. Hamilton is a nationally recognized speaker on estate and business planning. He provides solutions to accomplish his clients’ estate and business planning goals, aspirations and desires. He prepares trusts, wills, powers of attorney for financial and health and other documents that his clients may require.

FIVE STAR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNER

When you decide to hire a wealth manager, feel confident knowing that their services will be hands-on and inclusive, fitting to your specific needs.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 3,260 Detroit-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 275 (8% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 3,105 considered, 284 winners; 2019: 2,987 considered, 347 winners; 2018: 3,069 considered, 322 winners; 2017: 1,836 considered, 356 winners; 2016: 1,961 considered, 630 winners; 2015: 2,238 considered, 627 winners; 2014: 3,448 considered, 658 winners; 2013: 2,762 considered, 749 winners; 2012: 2,658 considered, 745 winners. This year, we honored 16 Detroit-area investment professionals with the Five Star Investment Professional award.

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NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM 3RD ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER PRESENTS “A VIOLIN TRIBUTE TO THE HOLOCAUST”

Professional Golf Planners of America (PGPA) invites you to lend your support for this outstanding nonprofit organization. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Washington D.C., The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is dedicated to telling the story of American Law Enforcement and making it safer for those who serve, while remembering those killed in the line of duty throughout American history. PGPA is proud to partner with and support the fundraising efforts of NLEOMF. Join us at our charity golf outing on June 14th at Paint Creek Country Club, where a portion of our proceeds will be donated to this nonprofit organization. Registration is open through June 10th at www.progolfplanners.com/nleomf or call 855.711.PGPA.

Join the Holocaust Memorial Center for “A Violin Tribute to the Holocaust,” featuring acclaimed French violinist Arnaud Sussmann accompanied by pianist Michael Brown. The program is a special Holocaustinspired recital involving a musical exploration into the violinist’s family's past, followed by a live Q&A. The program will take place online as a live Zoom webinar on Tues., June 8 at 7:00 pm. Registrants will receive a link to the June 8 Zoom webinar. Dave Wagner, Program Director of WRCJ 90.9 FM, will moderate a live postconcert Q&A to learn more about Sussmann’s family that survived and perished in the Holocaust. Wagner is a lifelong Detroiter and well-known organist, pianist and music educator. Community partners for this event are Detroit Public TV, Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies and WRCJ 90.9 FM. To register for the program, visit www.holocaustcenter.org/violin.

29TH ANNUAL EVEREST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY GALA “There’s No Place Like Home.” Everest Collegiate High School & Academy is pleased to have been home to in-person, oncampus education for students during this unusual school year.

The 29th annual gala comes on the heels of a challenging year for students, families, and nonprofits. The event will be held outdoors on Saturday, June 12. Join the Everest community to celebrate a successful school year and to support its mission, to form Catholic Christian leaders who are capable of utilizing their strengths so they can fulfill their missions. Come find out about the Everest difference and how our graduates will go on to transform society.

For more information about the event, contact Catherine Smith at (248) 241-9063 or visit: https://everestcatholic.org/giving/

Learn about local nonprofits, the work they're 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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METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Take a swing at our annual Golf Classic! There's no better way to kick off a summer work week than golfing in support of our youth and families! By sponsoring or attending our annual Golf Classic, you help make our mission possible. Because of our supporters, we are able to turn our vision of creating brighter and safer futures for every child and family into a reality. Join us Monday, June 28th at Stonebridge Golf Club by Arthur Hills in Ann Arbor. All proceeds go directly to the children and families served at MCHS through foster care, adoption, residential care, transitional living and prevention programming. To register or become a sponsor today, visit mchsmi.org/golf-classic or call Development Officer Sara Schafer at 313-242-0038.

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Does Pilates improve sports and fitness performance?

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On the surface, Pilates may look like nothing more than graceful movements and a lot of stretching — but the exercises are demanding and highly oriented toward functional fitness and strength.

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It promotes healthy posture, increases flexibility in the joints, and supports the back and neck to provide better performance across all other fitness activities.

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Can physical therapy improve my golf game?

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Delcomyn notes that many people don’t stretch enough before they play a round of golf.

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“It can be even more beneficial to stretch after your golf game, when your body is loose and limber.

“If you feel pain after a weekend of golf, don’t ignore it,” Delcomyn adds.

“We can treat what’s hurting and tell you what movements caused the pain, to prevent future injuries and get you back on the course.”

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What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

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There are many symptoms that indicate there could be a cognitive problem. Memory loss

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How can I manage my medications to avoid any undesired side effects or interactions?

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with certain foods or drinks, as you may experience adverse effects. Ask your doctor which foods or drinks to avoid.

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FEW THINGS SUGGEST the tranquility of summer more than dulcet strains of music heard under a starry sky with soft river breezes adding to the atmosphere. For decades this idyllic scene played out on Belle Isle as the Detroit Concert Band (DCB), under the direction of Leonard B. Smith, performed at the Jerome H. Remick Bandshell to throngs of music lovers. (Here, Smith leads the band before appreciative fans in 1953.)

The shell was erected in 1950 and named for Remick (1867-1931), a wildly successful Detroit music publisher.

Remick’s company published such sentimental early 20th-century hits as “Baby Face” and “Oh, You Beautiful Doll.” In addition to the DCB’s performances, the Remick Bandshell hosted performances by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles. The DCB last performed on Belle Isle in 1980, and thereafter the bandshell faced years of neglect and decay.

Enter the nonprofit group Music on Belle Isle Group (MOBIG), founded in 2017. Although MOBIG President Craig Strain says the bandshell is “in very bad shape structurally and cosmetically,” he’s determined to bring it back to life. “I knew of the historic significance of the Remick shell, had visited the site many times, and had for years wished it could be restored,” says Strain, who also leads the Motor City Brass Band. It’s his dream that his band, along with other ensembles, might one day perform under the shell.

MOBIG raised $20,000 for an architectural/structural assessment of the bandshell in October 2020. Strain says the findings determined a complete overhaul, including structural stabilizing, would come close to $1.5 million. But he’s undeterred. After all, it’s a fact that Detroiters guard their musical heritage. Consider the renovation of Orchestra Hall, the transformation of the Grand Circus Theatre into the Detroit Opera House, or the creation (and expansion) of the Motown Museum. And let’s not forget the State Fair Bandshell, which was to be razed as part of Amazon’s plan to build a distribution center on the site. But it was saved. At press time, the shell was to be disassembled and moved to nearby Palmer Park. — George Bulanda

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