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Up Front MADE IN MICHIGAN: 14 REGINALD TURNER JR. The Detroit legal eagle and new president of the American Bar Association talks 1967, BLM, and overseeing Aretha’s estate.

Agenda

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46 CULTURE CALENDAR

An operatic commentary on race, a standout saxophonist during the Detroit Jazz Festival, and more.

47 NORTHERN TWANG

The roots-rocking Michigan Rattlers make their home and find their muse in Petoskey.

‘PERMANENTLY 15 CHANGED’

Prominent Michigan leaders recall where they were and what they felt on 9/11 as the 20th anniversary arrives.

48 STAGES: A COMEBACK Our theater-starved critic offers her picks for the season’s must-see shows.

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49 LIFE AND THE FAST LANE

As Ben Wallace joins the ranks of Pistons in the NBA’s hall of fame, it’s worth recalling the other greats who’ve lifted the team’s fortunes over the years.

High-octane motorsports get a posh treatment at the American Speed Festival and Motor Bella at M1 Concourse.

24/Seven MI STYLE: 20 RACHAEL BARLOCK

This Ferndale artist’s “sportswear meets Victorian” style is as lively as the quirky stationery she creates.

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These unconventional lamps light up any space — in more ways than one.

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62 CALL HER COOKETTE

An ambitious entrepreneur braved the pandemic to launch a stylish online kitchenware shop.

63 BE A BYOL MASTER

Bringing your own lunch is an art — here’s your supply list.

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Equestrian Michele Letica lives for her horses — and does it in style in a custom tack room with a view to her own arena.

64 FAIRY TALES

Discover the truth beneath absinthe’s layers of mystery and notoriety.

65 RESTAURANT REPORT Occupying a former Bell Telephone Co. exchange, Bellflower adds a taste of adventure to Ypsi’s fine dining scene.

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This fall, embrace a modern take on East Coast prep.

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Ha, Ha … Hallelujah!

I WAS BORN AGAIN — in a comedic, not a religious sense — at age 11.

I remember the exact moment it happened. It was 1978, and my parents had driven us a couple of hours to have Thanksgiving at my super-cool Aunt Karen’s house. She lived in a big old Victorian in Massachusetts with her husband, Rodney, and their wolf-husky hybrid, Keegan. Karen and Rodney were what people in those days still referred to as hippies, the kind of post-Woodstock free spirits who’d serve chunky homemade cranberry sauce and fresh-picked green beans (with slivered almonds) instead of the canned Ocean Spray and Del Monte stuff I was used to. Adding to their unrivaled coolness in my eyes was the fact that Rodney owned a record store.

As we kids played pool in the living room before dinner, Rodney positioned a speaker at the top of the stairs in the foyer and put on a record that was a big seller at his store — Steve Martin’s Let’s Get Small. And that was it. The clouds parted, and I saw the light.

My life would henceforth be divided between the pre-Steve years (those unenlightened days when I believed Bill Cosby was the funniest man alive) and, well, the rest of eternity. Like a comedy god on high, Martin echoed through the house, rewiring my adolescent synapses as he plucked his banjo, riffed nonsensically about his own act, and complained about being so mad at his 102-year-old mother. (“She called me up the other day. She wanted to borrow $10 for some food!”)

I didn’t get all the jokes (some involved sex and drugs), but it made no difference. I was right there, laughing along with the crowd at the fabulous Boarding House in San Francisco. I’d found my comedic congregation, and there was no going back. To this day, my siblings and I quote Steve Martin the way others quote the Bible — “A day without sunshine is like … night” — and I’m pretty sure that if any of them outlive me, there will be Steve Martin references in my eulogy.

Such is the power of a true comic genius. But what many people don’t realize is that such genius doesn’t just happen. Stars like Steve Martin — or Jerry Seinfeld or Dave Chappelle or Tig Notaro — don’t just spring forth fully formed and ready for their HBO specials. They’re forged in the furnace of small, local clubs and makeshift stages, those unforgiving testing grounds that weed out the weak and unworthy without mercy, leaving only the fittest and funniest to advance to national fame.

In other words, as Martin would put it on a later album, “Comedy is not pretty.”

And that brings me to this month’s cover package (page 34), written by frequent contributor Ryan Patrick Hooper and photographed at the Dakota Inn Rathskeller by the brilliant Roy Ritchie.

Hooper profiles six Detroit comics who have honed their chops here in the Motor City, a place that may not rank up there with comedy hotbeds like Los Angeles and New York City but is producing some seriously funny people anyway — people like rising star Josh Adams, who knows well both the challenges and the rewards of being funny in Detroit.

“It’s just starting to get recognized as a place where funny comedians come from,” he told Hooper. “Comedy has a voice here, and we’re the pioneers of it. It’s a hard place to make people laugh. … What’s making us special is that there are a bunch of strong, unique voices coming out of this place.”

Strong, unique voices, for sure — some of whom are destined to blow people’s minds the way Steve Martin blew mine.

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“An amazing read. Beautiful to hear from Martha, and it is a blessing to know she continues to [perform] (‘Martha Reeves on Her Journey So Far & Returning to What She Loves Most,’ July). Martha is a true example of being a survivor. … We love you, Martha!”

—Kick Carter, hourdetroit.com “This is a great article, Hour Detroit magazine! My favorite Martha Reeves line: ‘I was not a secretary … I was a singer who could type.’”

—Callista Gould, Facebook “Sad and crazy. We passed this border very often as we lived in Michigan (‘How the Prolonged Border Closure Is Affecting Michiganders and Canadians,’ July). And I’m very sorry for our friends whose parents and grandparents live on the other side in Canada only 1.5 hours away.”

—Judith Baier, Facebook “So delicious, and the desserts are amazing (‘Isla Serves Up Its Sought-After Filipino Dishes in Sterling Heights,’ July).”

—@darlene.b.taylor.7, Instagram “Very interesting article; she is one smart woman (‘Dallas’ First Female Police Chief, Reneé Hall, on BLM and Chief Craig,’ July).”

—Robin Schleh, Facebook

Hourdetroit.com Digital Extra The upcoming school year is raising questions for parents, students, and teachers alike.

Should everyone wear masks?

Will a vaccine be approved for kids under 12? How can parents reduce the risk of kids bringing COVID-19 home? We asked a local pediatric infectious disease specialist to answer our questions about vaccines, variants, masks, and more. Find the full interview at hourdetroit.com.

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

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Behind the Scenes  Getting the shots for this month’s cover package required many hands, a full day of shooting, and an odd collection of props, including — naturally — rubber chickens.

L U X U R Y R E A L E S T A T E. R E D E F I N E D. SO, THIS GROUP OF COMEDIANS walks into a bar …. The punch line to that joke can be found in the quirky photos that accompany this month’s cover feature. Many thanks to owner Karl Kurz for opening his family’s Dakota Inn Rathskeller to us for our shoot at a time when it’s usually closed for vacation.

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Ryan Patrick Hooper

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WROTE OUR FEATURE ON DETROIT COMEDY (PAGE 34) “The first comedian to make me laugh was the late, great Phil Hartman — that beautiful Canadian-American man who co-wrote Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, voiced my favorite characters on The Simpsons, and made his name on Saturday Night Live. His facial expressions, his delivery, his ability to be the average man on the brink of brilliance and absurdity — it just clicked with me and still does today.” Hooper is the host of CultureShift, a weekday arts and culture program that airs on 101.9 WDET, Detroit’s NPR station. He’s a 2020 Regional Murrow Award winner in broadcast feature reporting.

Roy Ritchie

WHO WAS THE FIRST COMEDIAN TO MAKE YOU LAUGH?

PHOTOGRAPHED OUR FEATURE ON DETROIT COMEDY “One of the first comedians that I remember being influenced by is John Belushi. I’m not the type of person that laughs aloud very easily, but watching Belushi on Saturday Night Live and then in Animal House was a great introduction to comedy. But nobody made me really laugh out loud until I was much older and watched Chris Farley and David Spade.” Ritchie has been shooting professionally for 20 years. He has won numerous awards for his commercial and editorial projects, which cross disciplines of automotive and lifestyle photography. Some of his clients include Time, Forbes, ESPN, Car and Driver, Ford, Dodge, and Shinola.

Mary Ann Mangano

PRODUCED THE PHOTO SHOOT FOR OUR FEATURE ON DETROIT COMEDY “The first comedian to ever make me laugh was Eddie Murphy. To this day, Coming to America is still one of my favorite films of all time.”

Mangano is a freelance producer who specializes in both motion and still photography commercial work. When she isn't working, she can be found adventuring, dancing, and learning about different cultures in various places around the world.

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DETROIT’S IMMORTALS

As Ben Wallace is inducted this month, we revisit other Hall of Famers who’ve lifted the Pistons to glory

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the deal that saved the Detroit Institute of Arts from breaking up its collection amid the 2013 bankruptcy and agreeing in 2020 to serve as the executor of the Aretha Franklin estate as her sons disagree over which of the icon’s handwritten wills to follow.

Turner, the son of a Detroit cop who later ran police departments in Cleveland and Pontiac, talked about it all as well as comparisons between the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol and violence that erupted at Black Lives Matter protests last year.

Right now, Americans are getting a tutorial on bar associations and licenses to practice because pro-Trump lawyers are facing sanctions for filing various lawsuits related to the 2020 election. How do you feel about those disciplinary hearings?

MADE IN MICHIGAN

STAR OF THE BAR Detroit legal eagle Reginald Turner Jr., the new president of the ABA, talks 1967, BLM, and overseeing Aretha’s estate

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IN EARLY AUGUST, when Detroit lawyer Reginald Turner Jr. was sworn in as the 145th president of the 400,000-member American Bar Association, he fulfilled a destiny he seemed fated for from back in his law school days when he was taken under the wing of Dennis Archer. Archer, best known as a former Detroit mayor, became the first ABA president of color in 2003. Two decades earlier, Archer encouraged Turner, then president of the University of Michigan Law School Student Senate, to attend his first ABA national conference.

And two decades later, Turner, 61, is now the ABA’s fourth non-white president.

Turner says he rose in the ranks of ABA leadership because he’s a “serial volunteer,” a trait that has also granted him a high profile in southeast Michigan. His significant volunteer efforts include helping to broker

Well, certainly, there’s disappointment when it appears that there are activities by lawyers to undermine the rule of law. The ABA tries to stay above the political fray, but advancing the rule of law is a core principle. We had an insurrection at the state Capitol of Michigan; we had an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. It gets pretty scary when things like that happen. We certainly would like to contribute to a climate in which people seek to raise their grievances in the legal system rather than through self-help. We live in a great nation with a great Constitution, which has been amended a number of times to become better and better. But I recognize the nation was born in a revolution, that people died founding this nation and bringing it together. We had a civil war in the 1860s in some significant part about slavery. We have had race riots in the 1920s, the 1940s, the 1960s, the 1980s. We have had some very, very difficult times. But I’m proud to be an American and proud to be a part of an organization that is deeply focused on protecting the Constitution and protecting the rule of law.

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Intriguing findings from researchers across Michigan

By Steve Friess

MORE AWARENESS, MORE YOUTH CONCUSSIONS? A quarter of teenagers in a 2020 survey self-reported having had a concussion at some point in their lives, up from one-fifth in 2016 — leading researchers to wonder if there are actually more head injuries or if the public education campaign around them is causing the uptick in reports, according to a study co-

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authored by University of Michigan School of Nursing researcher Philip Veliz that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The data is based on a survey of nearly 53,000 students in which kids were asked if they’d ever been diagnosed with a concussion and, if so, how many times. The increase came during a period in which emergencyroom data show fewer youths being seen with concussions, Veliz says, but it may be that they are being treated for concussions in other healthcare settings.

OLDER PEOPLE WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT COGNITIVE DECLINES EVEN THOUGH THEY SHOW NO CLINICALLY DETECTED IMPAIRMENTS FREQUENTLY ARE PRESAGING THEIR BRAIN DISORDERS.

BEETLE-MANIA, SCI-FI EDITION A pair of Michigan State University entomologists and avowed science fiction nerds have named the more than three dozen species of ambrosia beetles they discovered in Central and South America for a litany of fictional women from favorite TV shows, films, and books. Sarah Smith and Anthony Cognato, both of MSU’s Cook Arthropod Research Collection, paid, uh, tribute to Katniss Everdeen of The Hunger Games, and honored Kara Thrace of Battlestar Galactica and Nyota Uhuru

of Star Trek, according to a report in the journal ZooKeys. The researchers say they were inspired by the fact that the female beetles of these species are hardy creatures who can travel across the world. “You have these adventurous females that were blown off their log or had their woodencased home thrown into the ocean by a mudslide” and somehow survived to repopulate, Cognato says.

PATIENTS PREDICT THEIR OWN DEMENTIA Older people who complain about cognitive declines even though they show

no clinically detected impairments frequently are presaging their brain disorders, according to a Wayne State University study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. WSU gerontologists Jessica Damoiseaux and Raymond Viviano followed 69 women ages 50 to 85 who reported cognitive issues for three years by taking a series of MRIs over three years.

They found significant changes in two areas of the brain that may have been noticeable in their earlier forms by the patients but not visible on scans.

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women on the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania, John might not have made it.

To this day, I still think about the many families who lost mothers, fathers, children, grandparents, and friends.

I think about the brave first responders who lost their lives and those who still live with the vivid memories of that day. I also remember the feeling of patriotism and unity that spread across the country. That unity is something we need to bring back — and I’m hopeful we can get there.”

DETROIT DIGITS

160+

The number of bowling balls found in the foundation of a house in Norton Shores along Lake Michigan. It’s believed employees of the defunct Brunswick bowling ball plant in Muskegon used damaged balls in the 1950s as a cheap alternative to gravel and sand.

1,131

The number of acres involved in the 409 wildfires in Michigan during 2020, according to a study by FilterBuy.com.

That’s a minuscule portion of the state’s 61.9 million total acres. Nearly all of the fires — covering 99.1 percent of the affected acreage— were caused by people. California burned most last year — 4 millionplus acres involved in 10,431 fires, accounting for 4.1 percent of the state’s total acreage.

6.9%

The share of Macomb County homes and businesses considered to be at “substantial flood risk,” according to an analysis by Porch.com.

That topped metro Detroit and ranked No. 43 among the 85 largest counties in the U.S. Miami-Dade was No. 1 with 30.2 percent of properties at risk.

$130M

The estimated contribution to the state economy by the commercial sale of 110 million pounds of blueberries in Michigan.

The state is the nation’s No. 1 producer of cultivated blueberries.

Sources: FBI, National Interagency Fire Center, Census Bureau, First Street Foundation, National Centers for Environmental Information, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Statistics Division

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HISTORY

‘PERMANENTLY CHANGED’ Prominent Michigan leaders recall where they were, what they felt on 9/11 as the 20th anniversary arrives

BY JENNIFER CONLIN

T WENT Y YEARS AGO, on Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks that shook and altered the foundation of the nation. To commemorate this significant anniversary, Hour Detroit asked notable Michigan politicians to recall their thoughts and actions on that tragic day. Visit hourdetroit.com to read more recollections from other prominent Michiganders and to share your own.

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Gretchen Whitmer

“I was in the office, and my chief of staff came in and told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Like millions, we were glued to the TV. We saw the second plane hit the other tower and immediately I knew the world was going to change. I immediately called Col. Mike Robinson, head of the Michigan State Police. That began a day of calls, consultations, and decisions without knowing the full extent of what our nation was facing. By night, our National Guard was deployed to Metro Airport and the Blue Water and Ambassador bridges.

Homeland security became very real on Sept.

11, and the nation was permanently changed.”

“I was a state legislator pregnant with my first child. I was supposed to be in Grand Rapids for a Military and Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on which I served as the minority vice chair. I never made it to that hearing.

As soon as I left my house, the first plane hit the tower.

As I listened to the radio and heard about the second plane, I turned my car around and drove straight to my mother’s house, who I was caring for as she underwent treatment for brain cancer. As we watched brave first responders rush to save lives, we also frantically tried to reach my sister, who lived in New York City at the time, and my father, who was in Washington for work.

Both were safe, but like most Americans, I felt for days

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unsure what to do, how to help, who to call. As time went on, as the national fear and shock subsided, I began to feel a sense that we were all in this together.

We were awestruck by the extraordinary courage of the first responders, who saved lives and inspired so many of us through their gallantry. We realized that we are stronger when we lift one another up and work together to reach a better future.”

 Every Sept. 11, the New York skyline features The Tribute in Light to commemorate the lost Twin Towers. One World Trade Center, at left, now stands 1,776 feet tall a few blocks away.

an accident. Outside, the streets were jammed with cars trying to leave the Capitol. Some drivers gave up, left their cars in the road, and started running. A few minutes later, I saw smoke rising from the other side of the Capitol. I didn’t know what had been hit. It was the Pentagon. Later that evening, senators gathered at the Capitol to show the world that even though America had been attacked, our federal government was still functioning. I got chills up my spine listening to the bipartisan Senate and House leaders speak. When they were done, Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-Md.] began to sing ‘God Bless America.’ She urged me to join her: ‘Come on, Debbie. You can sing!’ So I did. We all did. It was a feeling of unity and solidarity that I’ll never forget.”

Debbie Dingell

U.S. senator, 2001-present

U.S. representative, 2015-present; widow and successor of former Rep. John Dingell, history’s longest-serving member of Congress

“I was less than a year into my new job representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.

I was headed to a hotel to speak at a conference near the Capitol. When I got to the hotel, I saw the second plane hit the towers live on TV and knew it wasn’t

“I flew into Washington, D.C., from Michigan that morning on an early plane.

Upon arrival, I learned that a plane hit the tower. Then the second plane hit. John was in the Capitol at the time. He refused to leave. Had it not been for the brave men and

Debbie Stabenow

U.S. representative, 2021-present; U.S. Army Reserve, 2008-16; deployed in Iraq, 2010-11 “I was in seventh grade. The teacher let us watch the TV, as it seemed newsworthy.

But when the second plane hit, the magnitude of what was happening became clear.

I think we were all sent home by lunchtime. We had kids whose parents worked in aviation as pilots and flight attendants, so there was a lot of concern. I was interested in serving in the military prior to 9/11, but afterward, with the invasion of Iraq, it was more a part of our everyday life. It is a day to remember the fallen and tales of bravery and heroism. But I also hope we can have a reprise of the sense of solidarity and unity we felt as a country that day.”

Garlin Gilchrist II Lieutenant governor, 2019-present

“I was a sophomore at University of Michigan and shadowing an employee at General Motors when the first plane hit. I frantically called my father, who worked at the Department of Defense, to make sure he was OK. Then I drove back to Ann Arbor in a daze. When I arrived, my dorm room was packed with roommates and friends silently watching the news as Jay-Z’s The Blueprint album played in the background. Soon, the horror and shock gave way to an overwhelming sense of care and community. Everyone leaned on one another. It was remarkable to see how in times of tragedy, our default reaction was connection instead of division. That is what I remember most from 9/11, and what I carry with me now as we emerge from another unprecedented challenge.”

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Ben Wallace

Bailey Howell

Grant Hill

Born: White Hall, Alabama Height: 6-foot-9 Position: Center Why he’s a HoFer: Holds a record of four NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors.

One of five NBA players with more blocks than fouls in his NBA career and also one of five to collect more steals than turnovers. One of 40 players to collect 10,000plus career rebounds.

College: Cuyahoga Community College, Virginia Union University Pro career: Wallace did two stints as a Piston (2000-06, 2009-12) and also played for Washington, Chicago, and Cleveland in a 16-year career.

In 2004, he helped Detroit win the NBA title. His No. 3 jersey was retired by the Pistons in 2016.

Of interest: When Wallace scored or recorded a block at The Palace of Auburn Hills, the scoreboard chimed like London’s Big Ben in tribute. He's the only defensive player to be the cover athlete for the NBA 2K video game series. And Wallace was allowed an exception to the Chicago Bulls’ no-headband rule during his three years there.

Nowadays: Co-owns the Grand Rapids Drive, an NBA farm team.

Born: Middleton, Tennessee Height: 6-foot-7 Position: Combo forward Why he’s a HoFer: A sixtime All-Star. Won back-toback NBA titles with the Boston Celtics. Averaged a double-double — averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds — in his first five years in the NBA. College: Mississippi State University Pro career: Drafted as the No. 2 overall pick by the Pistons in 1959. Traded to Baltimore in 1964, also played for Boston and Philadelphia. Finished his career with 17,770 points and 9,383 rebounds.

Of interest: His son-in-law is the athletic director at the University of Florida. An award called the Howell Trophy is given to the best men’s college basketball player in Mississippi each year.

Nowadays: At 84, Howell is retired in Starkville, Mississippi.

Born: Dallas, Texas Height: 6-foot-8 Position: Small forward Why he’s a HoFer: A seventime All-Star. Led the NBA in triple-doubles in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons, accounting for 35 percent of all triple-doubles in the league at the time.

College: Led Duke University to three NCAA title games, winning two.

Pro career: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons as the No. 3 overall pick in 1994. Traded to Orlando in 2000 in a transaction that brought Wallace to Detroit. Later played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.

Won the gold medal in men’s basketball at the 1996 Olympics as part of the USA “Dream Team.”

Of interest: Hill was the first rookie in any American professional sport to lead their league in All-Star votes.

Appeared as himself on the sitcom Living Single.

Introduced to his wife, the Grammy-nominated singer Tamia, by R&B legend Anita Baker. Father was an NFL player.

Nowadays: Co-owner of Atlanta Hawks, co-host of NBA Inside Stuff on NBA TV, managing director of USA Basketball Men’s National Team.

(2021)

 Ben Wallace (top) is the newest Piston in the Hall of Fame. He joins Joe Dumars (left), who was enshrined in 2006.

Joe Dumars

(1997)

(2018)

(Inducted 2006)

Born: Shreveport, Louisiana Height: 6-foot-3 Position: Combo guard Why he’s a HoFer: Michael Jordan said Dumars was the best defender he faced in the NBA. In 1996, he was the first recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award, now known as the Joe Dumars Trophy.

College: McNeese State University Pro career: Drafted by the Pistons in 1985 as the 18th overall pick and played his entire career for Detroit, retiring in 1999. Won NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. Was 1989 finals MVP, averaging 27.3 points in a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Of interest: The day his father died, Dumars scored 33 points in a 1990 finals game against Portland.

Joined the Pistons front office in 2000 and became the first Black executive to lead a team to an NBA title when he masterminded the Pistons to the 2004 NBA Championship.

Nowadays: Chief strategy officer for the Sacramento Kings.

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As Wallace heads to the Hall of Fame and Cunningham arrives to (hopefully!) rescue Detroit, here's your primer on perhaps the 10 all-time greatest Pistons

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Bob Lanier

George Yardley

Born: Buffalo, New York Height: 6-foot-11 Position: Center Why he’s a HoFer: An eight-time All-Star. Is the Pistons’ all-time leader in scoring average with an average of 22.7 points per game.

College: St. Bonaventure University Pro career: Drafted No. 1 overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1970. Played with the Pistons under eight head coaches in 10 seasons.

Ranked second in Pistons history for total rebounds and third in total points. His No. 16 jersey retired by Milwaukee in 1984 and by the Pistons in 1993.

Of interest: Received the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award in 2007. Wears a size 22 shoe.

Was cut from his high school basketball team as a sophomore for being clumsy. Nicknamed “The Dobber,” a combination of “Bob” and “the Big Dipper.”

Nowadays: Owns Lanier Enterprises, an advertising firm. Serves as an NBA Cares global ambassador, traveling to support charitable programs.

Born: Hollywood, California Height: 6-foot-5 Position: Guard/forward Why’s he a HoFer: One of the earliest players to routinely slam-dunk baskets. A six-time All-Star. Won the 1958 NBA scoring title when he became the first player to score 2,000 points in a season. The first player to retire after averaging 20 points in his final season.

College: Stanford University Pro career: Drafted seventh overall in 1950 by the Fort Wayne Pistons, which would relocate to Detroit in 1957. Later played for the Syracuse Nationals and Los Angeles Jets. Retired at 31.

Of interest: His nickname, “Bird,” came from a fraternity insult, not because of his well-known jumping abilities. In 1960, he founded the George Yardley Co., a Santa Ana, California-based engineering firm focused on building systems that is still in operation.

Nowadays: Died in 2004.

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(1996)

Dave Bing (1996)

Born: Washington, D.C. Height: 6-foot-3 Position: Point guard Why he’s a HoFer: A seven-time All-Star. Was 1967 Rookie of the Year and led the NBA in scoring in the 1968-69 season.

College: Syracuse University Pro career: Drafted by the Pistons as the second overall pick in 1966. Traded in 1975 to Washington, ended his career with Boston.

Of interest: Elected Detroit mayor in 2009 to complete disgraced ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s term and reelected in November 2009 for a full term. Was mayor when Detroit declared bankruptcy.

Godfather to University of Michigan basketball star Jalen Rose. Awarded National Minority Small Business Person of the Year in 1984.

Nowadays: Owns the Bing Group, a steel conglomerate based in Detroit.

 Grant Hill drives past a pair of Phoenix Suns players in a 1997 game during his tenure as a Piston.

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 Isiah Thomas (left) and Dennis Rodman (above) in their primes as Detroit Pistons.

Here, Rodman tussles with future teammate Michael Jordan of the Bulls.

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Isiah Thomas

Born: Detroit Height: 6-foot-6 Position: Combo forward Why he’s a HoFer: An eight-time All-Star named as one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players in a survey of coaches, players, and journalists.

Won two championships with the New York Knicks.

College: University of Detroit Mercy Pro career: Drafted by the Pistons in 1962, remained until 1968. Also served as Pistons head coach from 1964 to 1967, the youngest ever at age 24. Traded to the Knicks, in 1968 where he remained until his 1974 retirement. His No. 22 jersey retired by the Knicks.

Of interest: One of 13 players to play in the NBA and Major League Baseball, pitching in 1962-63 for the Chicago White Sox. Appeared in 1963 on the TV game show To Tell the Truth.

Served as commissioner of the competing American Basketball Association in 1975-76 and is credited with bringing about the ABA-NBA merger.

Nowadays: Died in 2003.

Born: Chicago, Illinois Height: 6-foot-1 Position: Point guard Why he’s a HoFer: Ranks ninth in NBA history in assists with 9,061 and fifth in assists per game with a 9.3 career average. Led the Pistons’ “Bad Boys” to three finals appearances, including two championships.

College: Indiana University, won the 1981 NCAA title.

Pro career: Drafted second overall in 1981 by Detroit, played his entire career as a Piston. Retired in 1994. Was Finals MVP in 1990 after averaging 27.6 points, 7 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game. Later served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks as well as president of basketball operations for the Knicks. His No. 11 jersey retired by Detroit in 1996.

Of interest: Passed over for 1992 Olympic “Dream Team” amid a feud with Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.

First Black person elected to the Chicago Stock Exchange Board of Governors. Not related to the current NBA player Isaiah Thomas.

Nowadays: Is an entrepreneur and real estate investor.

(1983)

(2000)

Dennis Rodman (2011)

Born: Trenton, New Jersey Height: 6-foot-7 Position: Forward Why he’s a HoFer: “The Worm” won five NBA championships, including two with the Pistons and three with Chicago. In his final year with the Pistons, he grabbed 1,530 rebounds, the most in a season by any player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1971-72.

Ranked No. 12 in NBA history in rebounds per game. Won seven straight rebounding titles in the 1990s.

College: Southeastern Oklahoma State University Pro career: Drafted in the second round by the Pistons in 1986. Traded to San Antonio in 1993, then to Chicago in 1995. Ended his career in Dallas. The Pistons retired his No. 10 jersey in 2011.

Of interest: Dated Madonna. Married and divorced Carmen Electra. Visited North Korea as a friend of dictator Kim Jong Un. Won the 2004 season of the reality show Celebrity Mole. Lost the 2009 season of Celebrity Apprentice to Joan Rivers (he came in 12th). Claims to have 46 siblings. His daughter, Trinity, plays pro soccer for the Washington Spirit.

Nowadays: Soon to appear on a VH1 reboot of The Surreal Life also featuring Stormy Daniels and Frankie Muniz.

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BY DAY, RACHAEL BARLOCK is a civil engineer for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Also by day (and nights and weekends), she’s a printmaker and illustrator — and dabbles in sewing, quilting, and ceramics.

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My style is … Sportswear meets Victorian. I love old T-shirts that say like “Varsity,” or just have a number, mixed with Victorian-inspired things. I love ruffles and the big, poofy sleeves that are popular. I try to be colorful and fun. I’ll always take things that probably shouldn’t go together, like a T-shirt and a sparkly skirt, and I almost never wear pants unless I’m on my motorcycle — because of safety. My style evolution: When I started figuring out that I have depression, I used to wear a lot of black clothes — a denim buttonup was my go-to with black jeans. And then, once I started realizing that I had mental issues to address, I started blossoming as a human, and it felt really good.

And I was like, “OK, this doesn’t feel like me anymore. I feel like this is a dulled-down, masked version.” And so then I started just finding things that were big and bold and felt more like my personality. Now if you look at my closet, it’s like a rainbow. Where I find my real gems: I love the Value World in Oak Park, and there’s a Salvation Army in Livonia. Then there are three vintage shops that I go back to: Flamingo Vintage in southwest [Detroit], Old Soul Vintage in Midtown, and then Lost and Found [Vintage] in Royal Oak. I can’t leave the house without … A film camera. I take a film camera everywhere I go. I don’t have any understanding or education in photography, but I like taking a film camera to just take pictures of flowers and stuff. And then it’s a very fun surprise when I finally get through 36 pictures and get them developed.

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 Up above it The ceiling is made of wood. “We did that to give the space that barn feel.”  Get comfy Two red sofas welcome tired riders.

“The color adds a pop.

And the leather one is easy to wipe clean.”

Light bright “Edison ‘spider’ lights work out well here,” Letica says. (When each bulb is hung at a different height, the bulbs and cords resemble a spider.) “I didn’t want can lights in there, and I needed a lot of light around the room. I really like the Edisons because you can move them around.” 

Tack room with a view “From the tack room, you can see the indoor riding arena as well as out toward the pastures. It’s homey and makes cleaning equipment more enjoyable,” Letica says. The arena, she adds, is where the magic happens. “Or not, depending on how horse or rider is feeling that day.” 

The lock-up The tack lockers, which Matt Whelan designed with Letica, store boots, helmets, and other gear. “Matt came up with the metal vents idea,” Letica says. “Leather needs to breathe, and metal is pretty and practical.”

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“It goes with the somewhat industrial look we have.”  Under foot The flooring is tile that looks like wood.

“You’re walking in and out all the time and you have dirt on your boots, or gritty sand from the arena. This floor is perfect for easy cleanup.”

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ONE DAY, WHEN MICHELE LETICA was a young girl, her father came home and said, “I bought a horse!” This surprised the family, as they didn’t know where they’d keep the animal. “He saw a sign, ‘Horse for Sale,’” she recalls.

“I was 9 or 10. We were living in Bloomfield Hills on 5 acres of land and thought, ‘OK, we’ll put a barn behind the house.’ But barns weren’t allowed, so we built a potting shed and put the horse there. She was a great horse.”

A few years later, Letica became the owner of another horse after the family moved to Metamora (considered “horse country” by many). After getting married, Letica and her husband, Kurt Schroeder, bought a farm in Chelsea (a historic coach stop) and renovated the home and old barn for their horses.

Today, the couple live in Highland Township, enjoying both a beautiful home and an elegant horse barn that has several spaces within, including 10 stalls, a tack (equestrian equipment) room, and an arena, all built by Milford’s M.J. Whelan Construction. “The stalls keep the horses happy,” Letica says. “They’re well-sized and have windows, and the horses enjoy hanging their heads out

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Letica started keeping and training her horses at the barn in the winter of 2019. The couple now have six of them: Cali (“sweet, with allergies”), Binky (“I bred him on my farm in Chelsea — he’s getting old and is great to learn how to ride on”), Boogie, Noveno, Sorprese (“my upper-level dressage horse”), and BZ, “who’s working hard to catch up to Sorprese.”

Dressage, incidentally, is the art of riding and training a horse to develop obedience, flexibility, and balance, among other attributes. Letica rides her horses five days a week and calls dressage — her preferred riding style — a “full-body workout.”

Letica lives for her horses and says they’re affectionate animals. “My favorite part is cuddling them, scratching them, and just interacting with them. I adore my barn and put a lot of work into designing it, along with the team at Whelan. It’s a big building, and we wanted it to be a bit industrial but also warm.”

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If you’ve had the privilege of eating at a fine-dining restaurant in southeast Michigan in the past two decades and happen to be the type who pays attention, you’ve likely admired the graceful dance of the server assistants floating across the room to deliver food in choreographed unison, or marveled at them silently clearing a spent table, the dirty plates whisked away without a clink. And as you were hypnotized by the dance, another back waiter wordlessly filled your water glass before you could notice it was empty.

If, like me, you’ve been enthralled by this display of clairvoyant attentiveness and struck up enough conversations with its performers, you’ve likely realized that, more often than not, the polite man fastidiously refilling your water all night originally hails from Sylhet, a majority-Muslim region in northeast Bangladesh that has provided a steady flow of immigrants to the Detroit area for the past 20 years.

From restaurants of yore, like Tribute and the late Matt Prentice’s vast dining empire, to contemporary players like downtown’s Parc and Prime & Proper and Birmingham’s Madam, all have been propped up in part by the dependable Bengali backbone running through the region’s upscale dining scene.

“Every fine-dining restaurant has a couple of Bengali people working there — not only in Michigan but all over America,” says Mashkurul Khan, a Bangladesh-born server assistant and food runner at Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills. “We’re at least one kind of people you can see everywhere.”

Indeed, as the third-largest ethnic group in the world, behind only the Han Chinese and Arabs, Bengali people have deeply influenced the world’s food culture, though more often under the banner of another nation. Bengali people are native to the historical region of Bengal, which today is split between Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal; however, there are large populations of Bengalis across India as well as a considerable worldwide diaspora. While some Bengali immigration occurred in the 1980s and ’90s, most of southeast Michigan’s sizable Bengali population migrated here within the past 20 years.

In the middle of the last century, it was Sylheti men seeking economic opportunity for their families who turned England into a nation of curry. Today, Bengali people run most “Indian” restaurants in the U.K., New York City, and beyond. And while the Bengali impact on the Hamtramck/Detroit border is well-known — the area now officially bears the “Banglatown” moniker — acknowledgment of the community’s contributions to the wider culture by the wider culture has been in short supply.

“Most American people, they don’t know our culture,” says Jabed Chowdhury, president of the Bangladesh Association of Michigan. “They say you’re Indian.”

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(Clockwise from top left) Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills server assistant and food expeditor Mohammed Hossain, Bangladesh Association of Michigan (BAM) Joint Secretary Sumon Kobir, BAM President Jabed Chowdhury, Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills SA and food runner Mashkurul Khan, and Prime & Proper SA Jabid Miah.

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Hossain (top) and fellow server assistant and food runner Mashkurul Khan, are two faces of fine dining at Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills.

BENGALI PEOPLE, WE HAVE A HISTORY OF REALLY GOOD HOSPITALITY. — S U M O N KO B I R

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As members of the BAM leadership team, Chowdhury (left) and Kobir meet to discuss community matters over coffee.

Banglatown, Michigan It’s been 20 years since The New York Times began documenting the exodus of Bangladeshis from New York City, their most common American entry point, to the more affordable enclave of Hamtramck, writing in a March 2001 article that “even the president of ... a Muslim cultural center that includes the largest Bangladeshi mosque in Queens is living in Detroit.”

Chowdhury cites an old estimate pegging the number of Bengali people in Michigan at around 50,000 to 60,000. But that number is dated. It’s likely closer to 100,000 now, especially when you take into account the spread of the community from Hamtramck to Warren, Sterling Heights, and Troy.

His nonprofit is raising funds to conduct a more accurate census of the community in the state, which could account for more than 10 percent of the entire country’s Bengali population.

And just as Hamtramck is a physical entry point for the chain migration of Bengali people who land here, the server assistant position is another rite of passage — particularly for the men, who serve as primary breadwinners in a traditional family unit.

More commonly found in full-service, fine-dining restaurants, server assistants — sometimes referred to as SAs or back waiters — typically welcome guests, bus tables, refill water, and perform a range of duties that support the servers and other frontof-house staff. Some also double as food runners or expediters, acting as key links between the kitchen and the dining room.

Chowdhury himself worked as a server assistant for nearly a decade between the Rugby Grille in Birmingham, Joe Muer Seafood, and the former Wolfgang Puck Grille at MGM Grand Detroit casino.

His association’s joint secretary, Sumon Kobir, spent seven years as a server assistant at Birmingham hotspots of the last decade, including Chen Chow Brasserie and Cameron’s Steakhouse, while attending school to become a radiology technician.

Part of the appeal of upscale restaurant work, especially for newly arrived young men, is the flexibility, Kobir says. You can go to school during the day before working a six- or seven-hour dinnertime shift and leave at the end of the night with as much cash in your pocket as some of your peers are making working 10 or 12 hours in a factory. Neither requires much language or education. And there are cultural draws to restaurant work for Bengali people,

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Jabid Miah folds white linen napkins in the back of house at Detroit’s Prime & Proper — one of the many roles of a server assistant.

too. For one, Bengali cuisine is the only South Asian cuisine served course-by-course, similar to the French service à la russe. The sequencing of courses is at least somewhat familiar.

“Bengali people, we have a history of really good hospitality,” Kobir explains. “And we take things seriously. We have really good work ethics, which I can say really proudly. And not just in restaurants.

If you go to a manufacturing company, if there is one Bengali, within two years there’s 50 Bengali people working there.”

Khan, of Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills, points to Bengalis’ familial and cordial nature as the reason they are primed for hospitality work. “Bengali culture is kind of different than other cultures,” he says. “It is soft. Bengali want to meet people, love people, care for people. It comes from family. They know how to be restaurant people.”

Jabid Miah, a server assistant at Prime & Proper who has also worked at Parc and the London Chop House as well as upscale restaurants in New York City, points to the traditions built around those strong family bonds as a reason for the Bengali presence in fine dining.

“The way we know about this type of work is back home in our country we do a lot of wedding ceremonies,” Miah explains, noting that Bengali families are often quite large. “When someone in the family gets married, we have to arrange all of that: reservations, people, food. We’re just used to doing that, and we have a good idea of working at a restaurant, which is all about taking care of a large amount of people.”

Staying power Miah says he used to work with a lot more Bengali people in the 15 years he’s been in restaurants, but many of the older generation left the industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic-driven worker exodus, seeking better pay or less risk elsewhere.

For some, like Kobir and Chowdhury, the server assistant position is a stepping-stone to something bigger. For others, like Miah, it’s a lifelong passion.

And though he hopes to become a server and even open his own restaurant someday, many of his Bengali peers persistently remain on the lower rungs of the service brigade.

Language can be one barrier preventing newly arrived Bengalis from ascending the ladder to become full-fledged servers, who take home roughly three to four times what a server assistant makes in a night despite bearing less of the physical load.

But more often than not the barrier is religious.

Alcohol is haram — forbidden — in Islam, and an overwhelming majority of the Bengali population in Michigan is Muslim. Pouring alcohol for guests, much less tasting it and explaining it to them, is simply nonnegotiable, meaning some become career server assistants and stay in what is typically an entry-level role for years.

“One thing about Bengali people is when we work for an owner and company, if they respect us and our hard work and what we do for them, then we stay,” Miah says.

That’s definitely true for Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills server assistant and food expeditor

Mohammed Hossain, who came to the U.S. alone in 1997 from Chittagong on a diversity visa. “It was a little bit of a struggle,” the lanky 52-year-old remembers. “It was a different language and culture and everything.”

Friends he was living with in Hamtramck at the time helped him get a job as a server assistant at Prentice’s Northern Lakes Seafood almost immediately. In 2004, he opened Coach Insignia for Prentice’s hospitality group and worked there as a server assistant and expeditor for its entire 13-year run.

When Coach closed in 2017, Hossain went right back to the same building that housed Northern Lakes Seafood, now a newly minted Joe Muer Seafood. In nearly 25 years, he’s worked for just three hospitality groups in two different buildings and is still doing nearly the same job he was when he started. That’s practically unheard-of in the turn-and-burn world of restaurant labor.

In 2010, Hossain saved enough money to buy a house in Warren, which is beginning to supplant Hamtramck as the cultural heart of Bengali life in southeast Michigan. (Chowdhury and Kobir also live in Warren.)

“When I came here, [I was] alone and almost empty-handed,” Hossain recalls. “But now I’m happy, with family, and doing great.”

The next time you find yourself in awe of the fine-dining dance, pause and observe more closely. You just might find that, at least in some places, the driving rhythm sounds a lot like the American dream.

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The Dakota Inn Rathskeller With its kitsch-filled walls and Old-World charm, the nearly 90-year-old Dakota Inn Rathskeller provided the perfect backdrop for this crop of quirky Detroiters. Founded in 1933 as a three-stool rathskeller (or beer hall) by owner Karl Kurz’s Bavarianimmigrant grandfather, the Dakota expanded over the years into a 145-seat Detroit institution. There’s no better time to visit than during Oktoberfest, which begins Friday, Sept. 24, and continues through October. Expect authentic sauerbraten, sausage, and schnitzel, German bands every Friday and Saturday, and, of course, the best selection of German beers.

Reservations recommended.

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Men’s room? Ha! Johanna Medranda has worked to bring other women into the male-dominated world of Detroit comedy.

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When life gets serious, find a way to laugh.

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I know that sounds like something you’d see hanging on a wall at your aunt’s house — a piece of kitsch you’ve fantasized about burning in the backyard. But there’s usually a grain of truth in the folksy wisdom of embroidered throw pillows and manufactured-to-lookhandmade signs. Hell, I sometimes silently remind myself to “dance like nobody's watching” — and I first read that on a sign at Jimmy

John’s. I’m not here to judge.

That’s kind of the point with stand-up comedy, too. There should be no judgment about what we laugh at — no matter how taboo or awkward or how close to home it hits.

“You don’t have to laugh about these things behind closed doors because you’re afraid that people are going to think less of you.”

That’s what comedian Sam Rager, one of the six comics featured

here, told me during our interview. It resonated with me because it feels harder and harder to laugh at anything that’s happening in the world these days. Not because it’s not funny, but because it’s scary to face judgement for finding humor in the mindnumbing banality and terrifying reality that is life in 2021.

That’s why we were especially interested in exploring local stand-up comedy in this issue. It isn’t quite the polished

production you might watch on Netflix — and that’s a big part of its appeal. It’s important to remember that those big-name comedians on your TV started out as local comedians, hustling their way from nobodies to somebodies.

All the comedians featured here have endured the crucible of the local scene. They’ve driven late into the night to land maybe 10 minutes of stage time in the basement of a bowling alley or the

inside of a barn or a parking lot with a little charm. And don’t even ask what they get paid for gigs like that.

Let’s just say no one’s getting rich.

Not even the laughs are guaranteed. A comic could drive all that way, bomb, and spend the long ride home silently questioning their own humanity.

The comedians we’ve profiled have never given in to self-doubt or the overwhelming

weight of being judged by strangers. They’ve kept laughing when things have gotten serious or dark. And they’ve found new ways to make their fear and doubt and pain funny, and to give it back as confessional observations told into microphones and amplified out to dark rooms to make strangers feel a little closer, a little less judged — and a little freer to unite in a good laugh.

Describe your style of comedy for someone who’s never seen you.

“Raunchy and true and personal and relatable.

doing here? You don’t fit in.’ But it made me want to come back.”

Indeed, Medranda’s comedy I really deep-dive into my own personal experiences and try betrays none of the gatekeeping she’s to find the funny in them. When had to overcome. Her performances I talk about those things on are fiery and confident, filled with stage, I notice people laughing — but also agreeing with me. brash observations about family, That’s what’s always been relationships, and life in general really important to me — for as seen through the lens of a firstmy material to allow you to see me but also see yourself generation Peruvian immigrant. But and, ultimately, not take there’s little doubt her experiences yourself so seriously.” in a male-dominated business have shaped Medranda into a socially conscious entrepreneur focused on carving out a space not just for herself but ultimately for other women and queer-identifying performers.

And Medranda’s universe continues to expand.

She began her own production company shortly after she started doing stand-up, naming it time that men get.

Honorary Mentions for the stand-up comics who When the Center for the Study of Women in are often treated as such instead of as features or Television & Film released its annual “Celluloid headliners. She produces the show alongside fellow Ceiling” report last year, it found that women made comics Connor Meade, Asia Marie Hicks, Mandy up 21 percent of behind-the-scenes roles on the Stark, and Carolyn Paul. She also hosts a weekly top 100 grossing films. That’s an increase of just podcast with Paul and Meade called Each Other’s 7 percentage points from 2016. And a somewhat Mothers out of a home studio she plans to share with older study — a 2014 survey of who was getting up other podcasters. Meanwhile, her monthly stand-up at the legendary New York comedy club Carolines showcases at Trixie’s in Hamtramck — an unofficial — found similar numbers, with just 20 percent of home to emerging comedic voices — regularly sell comics on stage being women. out (the next one is Sept. 17).

Medranda says anecdotal evidence from her own “We’re a big reason why so many other women experiences in the scene back up those numbers. have taken to the stage and have tried to make a “You get a lot of smirks. A lot of cold shoulders. The name for themselves,” Medranda says. “I’m pretty word ‘unwelcoming’ comes to mind,” she says. “I proud of what we built.” had a comedian literally say to me, ‘What are you

Johanna Medranda Johanna Medranda isn’t just trying to build a name for herself. She’s trying to build a “comedy universe” that looks different from the one she found herself entering when she stepped on stage four years ago to start her stand-up journey.

“When I first started, there weren’t enough women in the scene,” Medranda says. “I think they were a little scared to come into the Detroit scene because it was so male-dominated.”

Of course, that problem isn’t unique to Detroit’s stand-up culture. Stats about how many female comedians are getting stage time these days compared to their male counterparts aren’t readily available. But when we look at studies from adjacent entertainment fields, it’s clear that women in showbiz get about a quarter of the jobs and stage

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The crowd goes wild: Josh Adams has honed a sharp, improvisational style that holds up no matter who’s in the audience.

What makes the Detroit comedy scene stand out?

“The special thing about the Detroit comedy scene is that there wasn’t one.

Watching Josh Adams is like watching a jazz musician perform.

There are melodies you’ll recognize — the setup, the punch line. But he’s always adding new notes to premises you’ve heard before, commanding the full attention of the room as he finds new rhythms and patterns to play off.

And like a great musician, he rarely misses a beat.

“I mean, I’ve heard I’m a natural,” says Adams, a 37-year-old Oak Park native who has been performing stand-up comedy for more than 16 years. “It’s just a lot of improvising, which I’m embracing more. My sets go better if I bring the crowd into it and seize the moment and weave my material into that.”

Adams is more likely to draw from hip-hop and comic book movies to describe himself. “It’s like Stan Lee and the rapper Pimp C,” he says, namedropping the godfather of Marvel Comics and half of the legendary Houston rap duo UGK. “I fall in between those two, if I had to describe my voice as far as comedy goes.”

A thread of improvisation is woven throughout Adams’ comedy career, too. When he started back in 2006, he says, the local comedy scene was largely segregated. And in many ways, the racial split of audiences still exists today.

“I had to find all these different rooms with all these different vibes,” says Adams, who has performed everywhere from parking lots to poetry nights to venues as big as theaters. “Mainstream” rooms like Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak primarily cater to white suburban audiences, he says, while “urban” rooms — with bars such as 38

Bert’s Warehouse in Eastern Market and Baker’s Keyboard It’s just starting to get Lounge on Livernois recognized as a place where funny comedians come from.

Avenue in Detroit Comedy has a voice here, and hosting comedy we’re the pioneers of it. It’s nights — cater to a hard place to make people laugh. It’s a lot of blue-collar Black audiences. workers here. There’s so much Adams recalls the rich culture that makes us who whiplash he’d feel we are. Everyone here is one of one. What’s making us special when performing at is that there are a bunch of Baker’s, a primarily strong, unique voices coming Black room, before out of this place.” crossing Eight Mile to perform at the now-closed Club Bart, a primarily white room, in Ferndale. The venues are just 2 miles apart, but the racial gap felt a lot wider to Adams.

“Think about how close those places are, but they are light years away. It’s two different worlds,” says Adams, who has funneled the experiences of playing to disparate crowds into a stronger act and a firmer sense of self on stage.

“I found ways to be me so it works wherever I’m at,” he says. “I don’t have to compromise who I am by going someplace, like acting a different way in a white room or acting a different way when I’m in the hood spot or the poetry spot.”

In a lot of ways, Adams’ rising star has a gravitational pull strong enough to overcome any divides in metro Detroit’s comedy universe. He’s built a fan base in both worlds, drawing fans to venues they might never have gone to before. And that trust he’s built with his audience is something this young king of Detroit comedy takes seriously.

He’s pulled praise from every room he’s worked, regardless of who was sitting in the audience.

“They were just telling me, ‘We believe in you. If you see yourself half as much as we see you, you’re gonna be as big as you need to be,’” he says of his supporters. “I’m just moving forward because I don’t want to make liars out of them. I want to prove what they said is true.”

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sam rager Squeeze one out: Nothing’s taboo for Sam Rager, who spins life’s darker moments into reassuring comedy.

What’s the worst you’ve bombed?

“I opened for Dustin Diamond

[Screech from Saved by the Bell] for a fundraiser show. It was supposed to be mental health awareness. I was like, ‘Awesome, my crowd!’ They were all crisis hotline workers — and they hated all of my suicide hotline and cutting jokes. It was very uncomfortable. I don’t know if they wanted to leave work at work or what.”

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You might walk away from this profile of comedian Sam Rager wondering if she’s actually funny on stage.

“I’m willing to set a low bar,” Rager, 32, jokes by phone from a hospital room in Columbus, Ohio. She’s been staying there to take care of her ill father, who has kidney failure, heart failure, a collapsed lung, and myriad other ailments.

It’s the type of grim reality that will likely creep into a joke somewhere down the line.

But it’s hard to feel uncomfortable with anything Rager talks about on stage. She has a way of making it all seem … well … totally OK — as if we’ve all been through it, that none of our families are perfect, that there’s always something to find funny even in death, domestic abuse, self-harm, mental illness, and all the other unpleasant stuff we like to sweep under the “we-don’t-talk-about-that” rug.

It’s hard enough to talk about these things with a friend or a therapist; Rager drags it all out onto the stage with her as often as she can. It’s given her comedy a sense of purpose over her nine years of performing.

“Grief and recovery is not a linear process — or as linear as we want it to be. It’s OK to feel like you’re taking a few steps backwards and that humor can be part of the process,” Rager says. “You don’t have to laugh about these things behind closed doors because you’re afraid that people are going to think less of you.”

Rager first tapped into this superpower of hers early on in her stand-up career after ditching the “party girl stories” that she couldn’t really relate to.

She started leaning instead into a more authentic style of storytelling that pulled from her own life experiences, like when her mother died on the unfortunate date of Sept. 11.

“I had a friend who was doing comedy at the time, and they were going through the process of losing a parent, and they were laughing their ass off,” Rager recalls. “People who had been through it could find humor in it. And that kept the momentum going.”

Even when Rager has focused on highly specific and personal topics — as in a self-harm and mutilation bit on her 2019 debut album, Trigger Warning — she’s found an audience that relates to her.

“If people travel to see me, it’s because it’s the first time they’ve heard someone talk about cutting in a comedic sense that wasn’t punching down,” she says.

Of course, like all stand-up comedy, Rager’s approach to the craft isn’t for everyone. And some people can’t help but let her know when one of her sets has made them uncomfortable.

“It’s very healing to be able to connect with so many people, especially when there’s strangers coming up to you, but then I’ve had people come up to me and get really upset with me based on my set,” she says.

“When that happens, it feels very isolating. I feel almost like a freak show. I feel guilty for bringing it up.”

But it never changes her mission of sharing bits of herself to connect with others.

“It’s not going to stop me,” she says. “But in that moment, I’m going to feel like a steaming pile of garbage.”

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The hosen one: Alex Bozinovic may call himself a “lowenergy” comic, but his style is confident and conversational.

Stand-up comedy appealed to Alex Bozinovic because he didn’t have to get the band together to rehearse. He didn’t have to corral other actors to shoot something. It was just him on stage, telling his own jokes and trying to make a room full of strangers laugh, at least a little bit.

“Nobody is going to stop you from doing it,” says Bozinovic, 40, who’s been performing stand-up for seven years — “six,” he clarifies, “if you want to take away the pandemic year.”

“If you want to do it, you can go to an open mic, and so long as you’re not aggressive to any specific person and making people feel uncomfortable … no one is going to tell you you can’t.”

But there’s a vulnerability that comes with being alone on stage, too. You don’t have the human safety net of other band members or stage actors to catch you if you fall. There’s no one to prop up your premise if it starts to fall apart, as there is with an improv troupe.

Bozinovic confronted that vulnerability right off the bat, after he graduated from a stand-up class at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, where plenty of local stand-ups have gone to find out if the business was for them and to crack into the scene. One of his first stand-up sets outside of Ridley’s classroom setting was an absolute bomb — comedic parlance for a terrible outing on stage where the audience doesn’t respond and you question what the hell you’re doing.

Alex Bozinovic “It was me talking into a microphone and a lot of people just staring,” “We couldn’t Bozinovic recalls with a be more different laugh. “I don’t know what as far as content, but made me keep going. we’re pretty similar in the way that we deliver There’s a lot of people that our punch lines and our have been around for a general demeanor — long time telling you that and that would be Nate Bargatze. I’m a low-energy if you want to get good at comic and so is he, so I it, you just have to keep watch him to see how he going. I listened to them.” keeps people engaged and how I can kind of steal From the jump, some of that.”

Bozinovic brought his sexuality with him on stage, too.

“In a way, it was a cheat code,” he says. “If I was as casual about being gay as literally every other comic is about being straight, I knew it was going to make me stand out. I didn’t want to feel like I couldn’t talk about certain things on stage.”

That approach gives Bozinovic a highly Who inspires you?

conversational vibe as he carries his audience through each story and punch line with a confident casualness that’s harder to achieve than it looks.

When Bozinovic was just starting out, talking about his sexuality still shocked some audiences, though he says he never encountered any overtly negative or hostile responses. It was a time of changing attitudes. “It was still swinging away from being offended to speaking your truth,” he says.

“People would give a bigger positive response to it when I was just starting because it was still a new thing to be so open.”

The pendulum has since swung to the point where the nonchalance he’d sought to establish around his sexuality has been achieved, he says.

“When I do some of my bits today — especially with younger gay audiences — I can feel this feeling of ‘Yeah, so, who cares?’” he laughs. “And that’s where I wanted it to be. So even though they aren’t laughing at some of the stuff anymore and it kinda makes me upset, it’s what I’ve been working towards, so I can’t be too upset.”

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What’s cookin’?

Entrepreneurial comic T. Barb has a lot of side hussles, but comedy is her first love.

T. Barb Where do you see your comedy career in five years?

“I want to go on tour.

Being funny runs in T. Barb’s blood.

Her great-grandparents were Butterbeans and Susie, the influential yet unsung husband-and-wife comedy duo of Jodie “Butterbeans” Edwards and Susie Edwards. They married in 1917 and performed coarse comic sketches with dance routines and sang raunchy songs together for decades. They’re credited with discovering and helping along the iconic Black stand-up comedian Moms Mabley, who was part of the same era of Black vaudeville performers who rarely got their due and struggled under the racial restrictions of the time.

“Being funny is something that was natural, but it was also a defense mechanism growing up — to not be ashamed of the things I was going through,” says Barb, whose full name is Tiffany Barber.

Barb’s parents, who met “fresh out of prison” at a vocational training program, struggled with drug addiction and mental health troubles. Her home life often made her the butt of jokes in her neighborhood, says Barb, who grew up off Joy Road on Detroit’s west side.

“It was one of those things where people would make fun of my mom, and either we were going to fight or we were going to laugh at that time.”

She eventually found her way to the stage while working as a social worker for the state, encouraged by a co-worker who was hosting an open mic. “I was so goofy and loud in the office, just like I always am, and doing comedy was on my bucket list,” she says.

“When I went, I loved it. I caught the bug, and I never stopped doing it.”

She describes the style she’s developed over the past five years or so as versatile. “I can go from goofy to raunchy real quick. If you see me doing clean comedy, you wouldn’t think I could do dirty comedy. But if you see me doing dirty comedy, you definitely don’t think I can do clean comedy.”

Since that first open mic (she rarely if ever does

I want to see myself in a movie or on a sitcom on television. I also see myself as being a catalyst to get other comedians to a higher plateau. I want to be notable for doing that.”

them today), the 39-yearold Detroiter has grown into a brand name in the comedy game. Under the mentorship of the late Detroit comic Coolaide, Barb began booking her own shows instead of fighting for stage time on someone else’s bill. She’s produced and starred in the Gettin’ Off Comedy Series, which highlights local comics and can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

When she’s not on stage — which she is four or five times a week — she’s working as an independent-living specialist. She started her own home healthcare business late last year. She’s written an inspirational memoir and a vegan cookbook, which is especially impressive when you realize she’s been operating a hot dog cart called Tiffany’s Delicious Dogs for almost two decades (she worked at the cart while in college and bought it off her boss when he retired).

She’s now paying it forward by hiring other college students and transient residents of downtown. Her impressive entrepreneurship recently had her speaking at the same podium as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at an event touting the value of small business in the state.

“Not bad for someone with dope fiend parents, huh? And I’m single and don’t have a sugar daddy, so I gotta do something,” says Barb, who has a teenage son.

But if she had to choose among all her hustles?

“Comedy is first,” she says. “That’s why I quit my job [as a social worker] to do comedy. A lot of people break down in comedy because they don’t have the money or the income isn’t there. That’s why I focused on my entrepreneurship, so I don’t have to worry about where my next meal is going to come from or where my son is going to sleep.”

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Funny businessman: Mark Ridley has had an unrivaled view of Detroit’s comedy scene since opening his Comedy Castle in 1979.

Mark Ridley Like any art form worth its space on the stage, stand-up comedy has evolved over the years. Mark Ridley has watched it happen from a front-row seat since 1979, when he opened a small, 90-seat version of his now-legendary Comedy Castle in the basement of a restaurant in West Bloomfield.

“We were building the plane while it was in the air,” says Ridley, who fell in love with stand-up while spending time in Los Angeles in the mid-’70s pursuing Hollywood dreams. He found himself at the iconic Comedy Store night after night watching Richard Pryor and a young David Letterman.

Those Hollywood dreams didn’t work out for Ridley, but he knew there was some magic in the stand-up he saw, and he wanted to bring it back to Michigan, where he had a young family waiting for him.

Ridley has stuck around for all these years in one of the more fickle and competitive corners of show business because, in some ways, he’s influenced the craft he now hosts in downtown Royal Oak. He’s largely credited with creating the three-act format that many clubs emulate — the model of a host, a feature act, and a headliner. And he’s kept an impressive archive of those who’ve walked across his stage and made local audiences laugh — or think, or regret bringing a first date to a comedy club.

“I’ve kept every single calendar since I’ve opened,” says Ridley, 70. “I feel like Yoda. If you hang around long enough, it’s like, ‘Oh yeah, the old guy.’”

Scribbled on those calendars are some very impressive names. During the comedy boom of the 1980s, Ridley hosted a who’s who of rapidly rising stars. Fresh-faced versions of Jim Carrey, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, and the late Garry Shandling would do three-night stands at the club for paydays far removed from what they’d pull today.

Ridley still watches all of his club’s sets (often on video the next day). And he still recalls telling little details about the legends who’ve performed there: “Seinfeld always had a notepad with him. Ron White had reams of paper all over his tour bus.

I asked Jay Leno where his notes were. He said, ‘What notes? It’s all in my head.’”

Early in the Comedy Castle’s run, comedians with local roots, like Dave Coulier and Mike Binder, helped Ridley make a name for himself. Now, a new generation of local talent is finding its way to his stage.

Ridley lists a few of the local names who have appeared on his marquee and then gone on to do national tours and appear on TV — Michael Kosta (The Daily Show), Dave Landau (Last Comic Standing), and J. Chris Newberg (America’s Got Talent). Among his current local favorites are Bill Bushart, Tam White, and David Dyer.

After decades of navigating the business and watching endless tapes of comedians performing on his stage, Ridley’s love for comedy hasn’t faltered.

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SEPTEMBER 2021

Culture Calendar

Our carefully curated guide to the month in arts and entertainment

BY RYA N PATRICK HOOPE R  Blue, coming this month to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, could be the opera that wins over opera skeptics.

On My Playlist OPERA

Fresh opera on the Riverfront Michigan Opera Theatre has become a must-watch arts institution since it landed Yuval Sharon as its artistic director, shaking up both what it stages — and where.

The company that brought drive-thru opera to a downtown parking garage amid a global pandemic is now

bringing a groundbreaking production of Blue to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre this month. This “evocative opera that centers on the complex and nuanced struggle of being Black in America” was inspired by the writings of James Baldwin and Ta-Nehisi Coates and by the stories of regular people going about their daily lives. The score was

written by theatrical composer Jeanine Tesori, whose work for Broadway’s phenomenal Fun Home is still stuck in my head (maybe you caught that show when it made a stop at the Fisher Theatre). If opera has felt inaccessible and not current enough for you, Blue could be the production that changes your mind about the art form. $29+. Sept. 11 and 12.

Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater St., Detroit; michiganopera.org.

COMING TO TOWN

Atlanta’s Faye Webster hits El Club

 Find out why Faye Webster’s latest album, I Know I’m Funny haha, has critics raving.

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This is the first touring act I’ve ever included in this column, and for good reason. I couldn’t be more thrilled to catch Atlanta’s Faye Webster at El Club in southwest Detroit. Her latest album, I Know I’m Funny haha, was a critical darling, perfectly blending an indie-rock sensibility

with that country twang that seems to permeate multiple genres these days. If you’re into the selfdoubt, heartbreak, and wit of Phoebe Bridgers, you’ll adore Webster.

See you there! $19. Sept. 13. El Club, 4114 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit; elclubdetroit.com.

JAZZ

Must-see side gig during the Detroit Jazz Festival

I can think of two saxophonists (and there are surely more) who can bend the sound of a sax to their will and ultimately into something completely new, psychedelic, compelling — something that doesn’t sound like a saxophone. One of those people is James Carter, who you should make a point of catching the next time he plays his hometown of Detroit. The other is De’Sean Jones, whose relationship with electronic music in the city (he’s a member of Detroit’s world-re-

A debut album by Detroit’s own Shortly reveals an artist on the rise There’s incredible authority in the voice of Shortly (the latest project from Detroit’s Alexandria Maniak) and how they introduce themselves in the opening line of “Science,” the lead single from their debut album, Dancer. “I think I am hopeless,” they croon over a gentle, country-tinged guitar, as a thumping bass drum joins in to carry the momentum of the song forward. By the time you reach the chorus, they’ve gone full existential with the lyrics, singing, “Who am I? / Who are you?” Dancer is out this month on Triple Crown Records. It leaves little doubt that Maniak has evolved as a musician in just the short time since last year’s single, “I Want My Book Back,” with a more confident voice and a stronger songwriting ability now fully on display. Check them out live at El Club in southwest Detroit on Nov. 27.

Stream Shortly’s debut album, Dancer, wherever you get your music. —RPH

nowned Underground Resistance) makes for a compelling combination of sheer jazz powerplaying and an electronic music sensibility. While some jazz shows blur into the background, Jones will command your attention, making him a must-see act even alongside an already-stacked Detroit Jazz Festival lineup.

(Headliners include artist-in-residence Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, Abdullah Ibrahim, Anat

Cohen, Sean Jones, Kenny Garrett, and Gregory Porter.)

The Detroit Jazz Festival runs Sept. 3-6 in downtown Detroit; detroitjazzfest.com.

No cost for admission.

Jones will perform Sept.

3-5 at Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; cliffbells.com. Tickets are $20.

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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voice resembles that of a more rock ’n’ roll Neil Diamond. “Then I got sick of that and was like, ‘This is not fun, and this is not really what I give a shit about.’ And that’s when I found my way to being a real songwriter.”

He’s the realest of songwriters, too, exploring

Young’s lyrics are like his guitar chords — simple, direct, and aimed right at your heart.

 Michigan Rattlers draw inspiration from the people of small-town northern Michigan.

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True to Their Roots Michigan Rattlers find their muse in Petoskey

BY CHRISTOPHER PORTER

THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE is Michigan’s only venomous serpent, but because it prefers to do things its own way — staying under the radar rather than attacking — most folks have never seen one in the wild. The snake also likes to return to the same spot to hibernate year after year, restoring its energy in a familiar location.

The same can be said of Michigan Rattlers, the Petoskey roots-rock quartet whose members have called Chicago, Los Angeles, and metro Detroit home but always seem to return to their roots in northwest Michigan. Also like the snake, Michigan Rattlers have done everything on their own, alongside just a couple of close confidants in management and booking. Working without an established record label, they’ve self-released three remarkable records: 2016’s self-titled EP, 2018’s Evergreen, and the recently released That Kind of Life.

But unlike their serpentine namesake, Michigan Rattlers are pretty easy to spot in the wild, because they tour constantly — whether as headliners, as openers (for the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, for instance), or to help Bob Seger close out his last-ever concerts in his home state.

Singer-songwriter Graham Young (guitar), Adam Reed (upright bass), Christian Wilder (keyboards), and Tony Audia (drums) are longtime friends who started playing together as a Red Hot Chili Peppers-style funk-rock band in high school. But it wasn’t until Young left town for college that he discovered his true calling as a singer-songwriter. “I wanted to be a great guitar player, and I went to college for a year in Chicago studying guitar, and it was still a jazzy kind of thing,” says Young, whose thick, buttery CONCERT COURTESY OF DYLAN LANGILLE/ONTHEDL

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intimate moments and writing character sketches with the same economy of words and attention to detail as Bruce Springsteen. While the Boss gained fame exploring the lives of hardscrabble folk in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Young finds his inspiration in the town of Petoskey and the experience of growing up in small-town northern Michigan.

“Strain of Cancer” from the Michigan Rattlers EP and “Sweet Diane” from Evergreen are the sonic equivalents of Vincent van Gogh’s working-class character studies “The Potato Eaters” and “Peasant Woman Digging.” Young continues his exploration of people just trying to get by on the recently released That Kind of Life, the band’s most direct rock record to date.

Audia, who has played with Michigan Rattlers live for a while, makes his recording debut with the band on That Kind of Life, and his addition helps to coalesce the band’s sound. It’s less alt-country now, more indie-leaning rock, while evoking Tom Petty, Wilco, and Son Volt.

That Kind of Life was finished in January 2020, and the band was booked to tour behind it when the pandemic hit. Young left Los Angeles and temporarily moved back to Petoskey, and all but Audia, who grabbed a job in Grand Rapids, rode out the lockdown there, too. Being off tour gave Young a chance to write a bit more, but no new songs have made it into the set list yet. “I’m a pretty slow songwriter, not super prolific,” he says. “There’s tons of half-finished stuff.

The lyrics are always the hardest for me.”

When they come, Young’s lyrics are like his guitar chords — simple, direct, and aimed right at your heart. It’s why, despite not having a record label or any kind of publicity machine behind them, Michigan Rattlers keep playing increasingly large venues.

“People have attached themselves to our band as fans because they get it,” Wilder says. “The songwriting and that emotional thing Graham’s getting at with a lot of the lyrics, in terms of hitting this real specific nerve — almost this feeling of like leaving somewhere and having an emotional past with places.”

A place to hibernate, a place to recharge, a place to create, a place to leave, a place to return. It’s what Michigan Rattlers do.

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STAGES: A COMEBACK As live theater returns, our critic offers her take on the season's must-see shows

BY JENN MCKEE

AS A LONGTIME THEATER CRITIC, I know this much: When I finally get a chance to sit inside a theater again this fall and the lights go down … well, there will probably be some tears.

I’m not a weepy person by nature. But it’s been a long, long time since I’ve gotten to commune with an audience in the dark and watch a story unfold live.

So, as my anticipation builds, I’m plugging a list of “can’t-miss” shows into my calendar. Here are a few.

 The Lifespan of a Fact,

presented by Theatre Nova

Two award-winning local theater companies are producing Lifespan this season, which is a pretty solid indicator of a new script’s quality. This comedy with teeth pits a fact-checking intern at an esteemed New York magazine against a big-name essayist who may have, in his latest work, finessed the truth a bit too much. Pass the popcorn.

Yellow Barn, 410 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor, Sept. 17-Oct. 10 Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, presented by Ringwald Theatre

Calling all Potterheads: This winking off-Broadway parody about the overlooked, less flashy kids assigned to Hufflepuff house during Harry’s tenure sounds way, way too delightful to pass up. (Plus, the show will mark The Ringwald’s debut in its new performance space.) Accio tickets!

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This Wonderful Life, presented by Williamston Theatre Williamston Theatre will celebrate its 15th season with a restaging of John Lepard’s award-winning, one-man retelling of Frank Capra’s classic 1946 film, It’s a Wonderful Life, providing a terrific holiday theater option for families. Longtime Detroit Free Press critic Martin Kohn reviewed Williamston’s original production in 2009 for Between the Lines — with the memorable headline “Deft Lepard in a wonderful show” — and still remembers it vividly.

“Lepard was terrific,” Kohn says, which is probably why the actor won both a Pulsar Award and a Wilde Award that year for the show.

Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston, Nov. 18-Dec. 19

Marjorie Prime, presented by Open Book Theatre Co. Marjorie Prime tells the futuristic story of an 85-year-old woman whose new AI companion, a replica of her deceased husband, is programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. A 2017 film adaptation of Marjorie (starring Jon Hamm) made a splash at Sundance, but this pensive story about technology and memory will be new to me, and I can’t wait to see what Open Book — one of my new favorite local theaters — can do with it.

Open Book Theatre, 1621 W. Road, Trenton, Jan. 21-Feb. 20

 Hadestown, touring production This 2019 Tony winner for best musical — with book, music, and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell — braids the story of Orpheus and Eurydice with that of Hades and Persephone, and does so in a contemporary, Southern Gothic way. Personally, I’ve been waiting to see this show since “Wait for Me,” the number the cast performed at the Tonys, gave me chills. Check it out on YouTube and you may be lining up for tickets, too.

Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Nov. 23-Dec. 5 What the Constitution Means to Me, touring production Inspired by playwright Heidi Schreck’s experiences as a teen who competed in constitutional debates across the country — she paid for college with her winnings — What the Constitution Means to Me depicts adult Schreck slipping into and out of her teenage persona, and her close reading of the 14th Amendment is soon woven into a narrative of painful events in her family’s history, thus illuminating how this grand document has a huge impact on seemingly small lives.

Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Dec. 14-Jan. 2

 Wrong River, presented by Flint Repertory Theatre In this new drama by Josh Wilder, a struggling young couple in Flint — at the time when the water crisis began making national headlines — must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to give their daughter a chance at a better future. Seeing this play about Flint in Flint in the Black Lives Matter era seems like an open invitation into the hard conversations we must continue to have.

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Life and the Fast Lane The American Speed Festival at M1 Concourse marries high-octane motorsports with a bit of the high life

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, start your engines for the inaugural American Speed Festival week, a unique event that will blend some of the best attractions of high-performance car shows and auto racing at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

It kicks off Sept. 30 with the (COVID-postponed) 2020 Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and concludes on Sunday, Oct. 3, with a sportscar and racecar exposition. In between will be two days of time trials on M1’s Champion Motor Speedway course, an upscale Dine and Drive tour, an elegant Checkered Flag Ball, and a whole lot more.

The M1 Concourse — at Woodward and South Boulevard, where a big General Motors truck plant once stood — is an 87-acre “playground” for auto enthusiasts that boasts a twisty, 1.5-mile performance track, 250 private garages, and its own motorsports club. It offers area-unique opportunities for enthusiasts to keep, show, and exercise their exotic and performance vehicles and a premiere venue for testing, training, marketing, team-building, and corporate entertainment events.

A new 28,000-square-foot event center will be ready to host the previous week’s Motor Bella show, while an upscale restaurant and an open-air experiential village of auto and entertainment retail businesses are planned for 2022.

Our Motor City area is blessed with a potpourri of auto events, from local shows to the gorgeous Concours d’Elegance of America, which moved in 2011 from the Rochester Meadow Brook mansion to The Inn at St. John’s. At major concours such as St. John’s, California’s Pebble Beach, and Florida’s Amelia Island, visitors can walk around and gawk at rare, beautiful, and truly classic cars of all kinds and sometimes meet and chat with their owners. They may see impressive displays of historic Indy cars or 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance prototypes, but they don’t get to see them in motion, except when a select few idle up to a judges’ stand to receive awards.

On the other side of that coin are race events like the Detroit Grand Prix, where the same fourwheeled missiles that run the Indianapolis 500 navigate an artificial course of narrow, bumpy, concrete-wall-lined roads at speeds up to 175 mph on Detroit’s Belle Isle. But good luck getting close to the cars or drivers unless you’re a sponsor, crew, or working press.

The mission

Hence the ASF mission: to blend those two types of experiences and add great food and drink and additional attractions (even for non-enthusiasts) into one memorable event. “With Speed Fest,” says M1 CEO Tim McGrane, “we’re looking to create an event that will celebrate the past, present, and future of the automobile.”

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 Attendees will get a chance to see the last of the legendary Fabulous Hudson Hornets do its thing on the M1 track.  Texas racing legend Jim Hall will bring four of his Chaparral cars to M1, giving fans a rare chance to catch the iconic cars in action.

Hall, who was legendary with his Chaparral cars. Five classes of cars will do timed runs, and the Chaparrals and some others will do demonstration runs.

“We’ll get cars out on the track for spectators to see that they would not see at a race event, because they are never put into a competitive environment,” McGrane says.

To help attract the best possible selection of rare, hot, and historic road and racing cars for this first-ever ASF, McGrane brought in Historic Motor Sports Association President Cris Vandagriff. “The cars we’re securing from across the country — from California to New York to D.C. to Texas — have not been seen at any car show in Michigan,” Vandagriff says. “[They] are not ones you see in a museum. They are in private collections, and you will get to meet the owners and hear their stories and maybe get in their cars. Every car has a story, and HORNET COURTESY OF AL SCHULTZ/WORLDWIDE AUCTIONEERS CHAPARRAL COURTESY OF M1 CONCOURSE

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their owners like to share them.”

As David Sherman, M1’s vice president of signature events, puts it: “People will be able to see, hear, and be up close to some of the greatest performance and race cars in the world.” Premium concours d’elegance shows get spectators close to amazing historic cars and their owners. ASF will offer that component. “And at great vintage races like Laguna Seca, Elkhart Lake, and Daytona, you get to see your hero cars in action, and we will also have that element,” Sherman says. “Another great car will be charging past you every 15 seconds or so.”

The five 2021 classes are: Can-Am, IndyCars, endurance cars, feature cars, and Pontiac race and performance cars, the latter “because we are in Pontiac, and Pontiac has had a long, rich history of racing,” Sherman says. “Jim Hall is coming with four of his Chaparral Can-Am cars, which haven’t been out of their museum in many years, and I don’t know the last time they were on a track.

This will be very entertaining for spectators and great for entrants, who will get two days of track time with much less chance of damaging their cars compared to wheel-to-wheel racing.”

Says George Levy, author of the forthcoming biography Texas Legend: Jim Hall and His Chaparrals: There’s Always a Better Way: “Look at any modern race car, and you’ll see the direct and unmistakable influence of Jim Hall. From Formula One to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from the Indy 500 to the Baja 1000, from historic stock cars to Top Fuel dragsters — all of them incorporate performance innovations Jim Hall brought not just to race cars but also to high-performance production cars like Corvette, McLaren, Porsche, and Ferrari. … Jim Hall didn’t just change racing. He changed cars.”

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An Auto Show ... and Tell and Try

What if the North American International Auto Show were to move 20 miles northwest to a vast outdoor setting with its own racetrack at the other end of Woodward Avenue? And what if its new vehicles could be demonstrated on the track or an off-road course — and you could ride in them with pro drivers?

That’s the story of this year’s inaugural Motor Bella (Italian for “beautiful”), which will roll into the M1 Concourse at the corner of Woodward and South Boulevard in Pontiac later this month. That name was initially applied to what was to be a display of high-end exotic and performance cars, one of several outdoor elements envisioned for a new take on the Detroit auto show planned for June (instead of January) 2020. But the June show was postponed due to COVID-19, then rescheduled to September 2021, then relocated to M1 with added dynamic elements and the Motor Bella moniker applied to the whole shebang, which will run from Sept. 21-26.

“That June [2020] plan was super exciting, but the pandemic brought it to a halt,” says Rod Alberts, executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association. “Then, coming out of the pandemic, we wanted to create additional experiential … elements where we could do things outdoors that we could not do indoors. And September is typically a great month for weather in Detroit.”

Motor Bella 2021 will be a six-day event with press and industry days Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 21 and 22, followed by four public days through the weekend. Some 12,000 parking spaces are available within 1.5 miles of M1, and shuttles will be provided. With tickets starting at $80, prices will be slightly higher than for recent Detroit auto shows because of the added dynamic elements. “It takes more to put on a dynamic event,” Alberts explains. “But it will be very family-oriented, with more things to do — hang out with the family, ride with them in the cars, get refreshments.”

Detroit will likely have both a downtown auto show and an M1 Motor Bella in 2022 and beyond, Alberts says: “Why not have multiple events through the year with festive environments and consumer engagements instead of just one?”

Tickets range from $15 for an adult weekday pass to $50 for a weekend family pass. See naias.com for details. —GW

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Social and lifestyle

The third key component of ASF will be its social and lifestyle elements. “Our food is being done by Forte Belanger, and each day will see 15 different items on the menu,” Sherman says. “We’ll have executive chefs and sommeliers doing cooking demonstrations and a miniature radio-control course where kids can watch pros run nitro RC cars, then be taught how to run electric RC cars on the same M1 replica track. We’re … seeing people buy tickets for their whole families because there will be things for kids and spouses to do.”

Each day will include multiple food stations, chef symposiums, and a wine or spirit sampling. The exclusive Thursday Dine and Drive will begin with an upscale continental breakfast, then stop for a special lunch with passed hors d’oeuvres and a variety of food stations. That evening’s Motor Grille will offer a premium open bar with a signature cocktail and a strolling dessert in addition to food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres. The Friday evening Garage Reveal will have small-plate stations and wines and bourbons paired with the menu, and will finish with passed sweets.

The $250-a-day ticket may seem pricey, but Sherman contends it’s a bargain compared to other upscale auto experiences. “At Pebble Beach, it’s $500 just to walk around and look at classic cars,” he says.

“But that doesn’t include access to anything else, and you don’t see any of them in motion. Our ticket is allinclusive — parking, shuttles, grandstand seating, pit pass, food, beverages, even alcohol — so you won’t have to dip into your wallet again.” Kids under 10 will get in free, and those under 21 will get a discount because they won’t be drinking alcohol.

Busy season

This season’s nonstop M1 events began June 19 with the first of many Saturday Cars and Coffee meets.

The Aug. 14 MotorTrend Roadkill Nights Powered

by Dodge, which featured legal drag racing on Woodward, was followed by the Aug. 19-21 Woodward Dream Show in conjunction with the hugely popular Woodward Dream Cruise.

The next big event will be the Sept. 21-26 Motor Bella, which will add dynamic and lifestyle elements to the new-car attractions of a Detroit Auto Show in an outdoor environment around the M1 track and a new off-road course, both of which will be used for demonstration drives. Motor Bella doesn’t replace the twice-postponed Detroit Auto Show, however, which organizers say probably will return next fall (instead of in January).

Then ASF begins the next day. “As Motor Bella starts tearing down,” Sherman says, “we’ll be setting up our new event center for the Monday 2020 Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.”

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The Two Sides of M1

The M1 Concourse has both private and public personas, CEO Tim McGrane likes to point out. On the private side, it has 250 privately owned garages/condos, like the one pictured above. Owners can become Motorsports Club members and enjoy track time for their performance street and racing cars. The public side, meanwhile, ranges from informal M1 Concourse “Cars and Coffee” meets to major events such as MotorTrend Roadkill Nights, the Woodward Dream Show, and the American Speed Festival.

“And we’re looking to add two to three more signature events to our calendar,” McGrane says.

A new event center, which by next year will house an upscale restaurant, will be ready to host this month’s Motor Bella show, and the next phase of M1’s ongoing development will include a kart track and an experience center (“The X Center, as it will be called,” McGrane notes) featuring craft rooms and auto racing, golf, and other simulators. —GW

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performance-car-builder/collector Ken Lingenfelter’s amazing collection, the Automotive Hall of Fame, and the Henry Ford Museum.

The Saturday, Oct. 2, Checkered Flag Ball, emceed by legendary former racer and broadcaster David Hobbs and honoring Jim Hall, will welcome 300 guests (at $500 each) to the M1 Event Center for an evening of fine cuisine, wines and spirits, and dancing to tunes of Ben Sharkey at an exclusive after-party overlooking the track. Presented by the Checkered Flag foundation, the philanthropic organization M1 created to improve the quality of life in Pontiac, the ball will support M1 Mobility, a new initiative to provide transportation solutions that connect residents with needed services from local organizations.

The Sunday finale will be the American Speed Festival Exposition, a jawdropping display of 150-plus exotic, performance sports and racing cars from collections around the country and beyond along with a Motorsports Hall of Fame of America celebrity meet and greet. Car clubs have been invited to participate in this exposition with an opportunity for members to display their cars in the M1 Concourse arena.

One collector who’ll be taking full advantage of the opportunity is M1 Concourse garage owner Al Schultz, who will be showing off one of his most prized possessions, an iconic Fabulous Hudson Hornet.

“I’m always amazed at what this unique car community has to offer,” he says. “The American Speed Festival is going to be an unbelievable opportunity to see, hear, smell, and even feel the visceral experience only offered by the world’s most famous race cars. I’m super excited to let the sole surviving Fabulous Hudson Hornet factory-sponsored race car do its thing on the track! Herb Thomas of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, who holds the record for the highest win percentage in NASCAR history, owned and drove this legendary race car. It’s the crown jewel in my collection, and I look forward to sharing this legendary racer with everyone in attendance.”

Sherman shares that excitement. “One of the goals of M1 is to become the southeast Michigan epicenter of all things we love about cars and motorsports,” he enthuses. “If you have octane running through your veins, this is the place to be.”

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Travel Destinations THE PETOSKEY AREA CAN PUT “WOW” IN YOUR WEEK Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau | 800-845-2828 | petoskeyarea.com Whether you visit the Petoskey Area of northern Michigan during the week or on the weekend, there’s nowhere like it for brilliant fall color. Along with the famous Tunnel of Trees and its awesome vistas, four other color tours are already mapped out (or you can explore on your own). Among the highlights are breathtaking views of Lake Charlevoix and the Jordan River Valley. What makes fall in the Petoskey Area even more special is how that spectacular color makes your favorite outdoor activities even better.

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Their beauty and quality are often written about by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. The fall color takes the experience to an even higher level.

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Genaw spun the layoff into a positive and used her newfound spare time to launch Cookette, a boutique online retailer offering coffee-table cookbooks and specialty kitchen items. The brand gives Genaw the opportunity to combine her eye for design with her passion for food and entertaining. “Collecting beautifully designed cookbooks, cooking, and entertaining have always been hobbies of mine,” she says. “I knew I wanted Cookette to be part independent cookbook store with a focus on gifting.”

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What started out as a small, family-owned lemonade stand in Eastern Market, quickly grew into a coworking and event space complete with an in-house coffee shop. Still, there’s nothing like a classic. Pack a lemonade made with simple ingredients to quench your thirst. Bea’s Squeeze Classic and Pink Rose Lemonade, $20 for a variety pack, at beassqueeze.com

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What’s the best way to elevate a packed lunch? For starters, redefine a thermos as a food flask. British company Black and Blum has done just that with its vacuum-sealed, stainless steel vessels designed to keep your drinks cool and soups hot for six hours

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Fairy Tales Demystifying the magic of absinthe

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HAVE YOU visited Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Detroit’s TCF Center yet? The show runs through Oct. 3, and upon visiting you might find yourself wondering what influenced Van Gogh to create such fantastic art. It might have been the absinthe.

Absinthe has long been associated with creative and artistic types, and many people have speculated that it was absinthe that led to Van Gogh famously cutting off his ear.

In fact, absinthe has been blamed for many things over the years — hallucinations and madness among them.

But it has also been seen as a creative muse, and inspiration for people such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Oscar Wilde.

So, what is this magical substance?

Absinthe is a strongly alcoholic aperitif made from a neutral grain spirit base and distilled herbs or herbal extracts. The most important of these herbs are grand wormwood — from which the spirit gets its bitterness — and green

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 Stop by Two James Spirits in Corktown to sample Nain Rouge Absinthe Verte. Each batch contains over 100 pounds of botanicals and is colored with peppermint, hyssop, and nettle for its green color.

anise, the source of that love-it-or-hate-it licorice flavor. Different regions have different recipes and include herbs like fennel, hyssop, star anise, and others.

Absinthe was invented in Switzerland, and in the late 1800s it was wildly trendy throughout Europe and parts of America. Its popularity rose as the phylloxera epidemic

was wiping out wine grapes in France, making absinthe a more affordable option.

Trouble was, it was also far more alcoholic.

As such, it became the target of propaganda efforts that positioned it as the cause of various social ills. When a psychiatrist named Valentin Magnan declared that the wormwood in absinthe

contained thujone, a chemical he said caused addiction, epileptic fits, and hallucinations, the writing was on the wall for absinthe.

We now know that the symptoms of what Magnan called “absinthism” were mostly just caused by the alcohol itself — absinthe was bottled at 75 percent alcohol by volume, then sweetened

with sugar to make it go down easy. In the early 1900s, it was banned in most of the world. It was off-limits in the U.S. from 1912 until 2007, when the ban was lifted after new research made clear that thujone was not harmful in the quantities found in absinthe.

Part of absinthe’s appeal is the traditional way of serving it. The spirit is placed in a glass, and then chilled water is dripped slowly through a sugar cube, dissolving the sugar and diluting the absinthe. In well-made absinthe, this will cause the essential oils in the liquid to louche, turning it a milky color as if by magic. It’s no wonder absinthe’s nickname is the Green Fairy.

To experience the Fairy yourself, The Whitney in Detroit will host an Explore Absinthe event in September, featuring a tasting, a tour, and small plates. For a traditional absinthe service, visit The Last Word in Ann Arbor, where they’ll bring an absinthe fountain right to your table. Not all fairies are green, as you’ll discover with Ann Arbor Distilling Co.’s Absinthe Violette, which is a delicate purple. It includes traditional absinthe botanicals, along with Michigan-inspired ingredients such as hops, linden, and elderflower.

However you enjoy absinthe, try to appreciate its storied history and complexity.

Just keep the knife away from your ears.

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Monkfish, lamb loin, and Prochaska Farms pole beans in bay leaf brown butter typify dishes at Bellflower — eclectic and farm-forward. 

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Where the Wild Things Are Bellflower, a restaurant housed in a former exchange of the Michigan Bell Telephone Co., answers Ypsilanti’s call for fine dining with an adventurous flair

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 Chef Dan Klenotic plates roasted pompano, a classic fish dish on the restaurant's seafoodforward menu.  Bellflower partner Jesse Kranyak takes the lead on the smoker and the grille. Here, he holds a tray of meats for a barbecue platter.

WHEN WORD GOT OUT that a new restaurant with New Orleanian influence was set to open in Ypsilanti, the news likely conjured visions of dishes that typify creole and Cajun cuisine. Leading up to the opening, thrilled spectators may have anticipated heaping spoonfuls of jambalaya with hunks of andouille sausage and soft grains of rice, or steamy pillows of beignets dusted in confectioner’s sugar. Instead, when it opened last summer, Bellflower brought the finer side of Louisiana bayous to an otherwise informal neighborhood — with an adventurous twist.

Boudin sausage with roasted okra, baked oysters, and ginger ale- or Coca-Cola-roasted beets showed up on early menus at Bellflower as Chef Dan Klenotic’s way of straddling the line of creole tradition and an imaginative style that is entirely his own. Klenotic and partners Mark Maynard and Jesse Kranyak drew inspiration from the port city, less for its quintessential dishes than for its diversity

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of flavors and cultural influences.

“We never wanted to brand ourselves as a New Orleans-themed restaurant,” Maynard says. “It was a jumping-off point, but we don’t want to draw our boundaries there.”

Today, Bellflower has evolved to become a place with very few boundaries. Whereas the interiors are minimal — tabletops constructed from reclaimed wood from Ypsilanti Civil War veteran George Cady’s home and fresh greenery are the only prominent pops of color against clean white walls with black accents — the menu is a playground for Klenotic’s boldest ideas. Skate, a friendlier fish than its stingray relative, wears many hats on Bellflower’s rotating menu. A thin grilled fillet once glistened with the sheen of herbaceous brown butter and was topped with a bed of spring’s alliums of choice: sauteed ramps. On another occasion, skate was pan-fried, topped with plump mussels and escargot, and laid to rest on a bed of ajo blanco.

Skate quenelles and pate a choux dumplings swam in a butter crawfish gravy. For more casual renditions, Klenotic has beer-battered the meaty fish wings for a whimsical take on fish-and-chips (though dubbed “Fish-and-Mash” alongside whipped sour-cream mashed potatoes) and fried them for crispy skate wing sandwiches on toasted milk bread with Old Bay Seasoning.

If you follow the menu closely, you’ll notice a pattern. Klenotic favors a muse for weeks, masters the ways in which it can sing on a plate, then progresses to the next — each more unexpected than the last. Since skate, there’s been monkfish two ways — crumbed monkfish rib served with creamed monkfish — pan-seared monkfish fillets, smoked monkfish dip, and tempura-fried monkfish. There’s been pork collar schnitzel and ham, pork cheek boudin balls, and pig head meatloaf. Roasted lamb belly, etouffee with lamb stock, lamb loin with collard curry, and cumin-crusted lamb steak with collard paneer have all shined as of-the-moment stars.

There are Cajun staples, such as po’boys from Bellflower’s in-house sandwich counter where baker Colin Hoard makes milk bread, sourdough, and rye from scratch. There’s also red beans and rice — and Crystal Hot Sauce is available upon request. Still, smoked rabbit with a sweet berry gravy and frog legs with oyster butter are where Klenotic thrives.

It might seem an unlikely place for a fine-dining

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Food&Drink  Michigan trout is fried crisp in a light cornmeal batter and served with a vibrant side of roasted fairy tale eggplant, cherry tomato, and an eggplant-pepita dip.

restaurant with an adventurous spirit — at a landmark where a gentlemen’s club sits just next door (a bright red awning illustrated with the legs of a woman in fishnet stockings humorously touts Deja Vu as home to thousands of beautiful girls and three ugly ones) amid the buzz of city buses stopping at the Ypsilanti Transit Center across the street. But the co-owners say Bellflower is just what the neighborhood needed.

“There was a need for a trusted food resource in Ypsi,” Maynard says. Longtime Ypsilanti restaurateur and partner at Wurst Bar, Kranyak describes Ypsilanti’s culinary scene as eclectic with “lots of countries represented around town.”

However, locals would generally need to venture to nearby Ann Arbor or Detroit for a fine-dining experience, taking revenue to other cities. In conversations with an Ann Arbor restaurant owner, Maynard says he learned that over 60 percent of the entrepreneur’s workforce came from Ypsilanti. “We didn’t have the infrastructure here for professional servers. We needed someone to establish a place for people to work.”

As one of Ypsilanti’s only fine-dining restaurants, Bellflower offers an elevated experience for diners as well as employment opportunities for locals in the food industry. And as a bonus, Klenotic, Maynard, and Kranyak work hard to support other small businesses in the community. Those decorative wooden touches are designed by Chris Behm of The End Grain Woodworking Co., a Livonia-based shop with a mission to reclaim oldgrowth lumber. The ramps, collards, and various local produce featured in Klenotic’s dishes are sourced from local farms, namely Argus Farm Stop, a year-round daily farmers market in Ann Arbor that provides 75 percent of purchase prices to participating growers for their goods. “I really believe in the mission of Argus,” Klenotic says.

“By supporting Argus, we’re directly supporting the Michigan farm belt.” Klenotic says 80 percent of ingredients are sourced from Argus and other local farms during the growing season. The rabbit is sourced from Hoppin’ Good Farms, small family farms in southeast Michigan and northern Ohio.

In return, the community has gotten behind Klenotic’s imaginative menu. When booking a reservation, they’re prepared for surprise menu items dreamt up by the chef at work. “Everything comes back to the idea that we’re in a very special place by being in Ypsi,” Klenotic says. “Diners are looking for sincerity and food that resonates with them. They only require us to test the boundaries.”

In May, on social media, where the partners regularly keep followers abreast of what’s on the nightly menu, a photo of tender, sliced, pan-seared beef heart served with a side of roasted sweet potato steaks and aji amarillo appeared. All one diner could say was, “can’t make it in tonight ... will this happen again?!”

“Diners are looking for sincerity and food that resonates with them. They only require us to test the boundaries.”

—CHEF DAN KLENOTIC

 In addition to a small but stellar wine program, the bar at Bellflower thrives with craft cocktails made with local spirits and ingredients.

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CO NTIN U ED FROM PAGE 14

So, does the ABA weigh in on whether Rudy Giuliani keeps his law license?

No, no. Every state has some entity that reviews allegations of misconduct and gives those lawyers due process. They try to make a determination as to whether there should be any sanction for the lawyers. Fortunately, those cases are fairly rare. I’ve only been involved in one grievance against a lawyer in my entire career, and I graduated law school in 1987.

As president of the National Bar Association, which is a group for Black lawyers, you testified in the early aughts before Congress. What did you say?

I testified on the nominations of Justices Roberts and Alito for the Supreme Court as the NBA president. We made some positive statements about then-Judge Roberts, who had had a stellar career.

He would not have been my choice, but he certainly was not somebody to whom the NBA would object.

With Alito, we could not support him. He was just too conservative, particularly on issues of diversity and inclusion. Looking back, we were right. Justice Roberts has been a very positive force on that court.

I believe he is a great student of the law who cares deeply for getting it right and being fair.

Your one appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court came in 2003 in a pair of affirmative action cases involving U-M. You represented a group called Citizens for Affirmative Action’s Preservation. It was a split decision — the court struck down a race-based scoring system that U-M used for undergraduates but upheld the Law School’s ability to consider race as one factor. Describe that experience.

The court was packed. There were so many people there, the court had to put extra tables out just for all the lawyers. There was like 50 on one side and 50 on the other side. We recognized as we did our research there was a problem with the undergraduate case, but we were very confident that the Supreme Court would approve of the law school’s diversity plan, which was much more narrowly tailored.

Did you feel like the weight of all people of color was on your shoulders that day?

Yes, I did. Fundamental fairness is my primary concern. I agree with the court that the undergraduate system should have been modified, and I agree with the court that the law school system, which essentially became the law of the land on what you can do, is the right way to go.

What do you recall about the 1967 rebellion?

That was probably the first really important memory for me of what our country is about — what’s good, what’s bad, and how you have to be intentional to reduce the bad. I was 7 and lived in the LivernoisGrand River area, very close to the riot. My dad was

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a patrolman. Night and day throughout the riot, he would come home and take a shower and go right back out. Hardly slept for days on end. You could see the smoke of the buildings burning, you could hear the gunshots. It was a scary, scary time. And my parents were very intentional about helping my family heal.

What did they do?

My mom and dad found this program at Focus: Hope that brought together families from the suburbs and the city. We were paired with the Latanzio family from St. Clair Shores. They had six kids.

There were four of us. We did home visits and went on picnics together. Once, they took me Up North for my first time to go camping. That was our family’s introduction to what we now call diversity, equity, and inclusion. It was one of the smartest things my parents ever did to make clear that we don’t discriminate against people. We take people for who and what they are and have a duty to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.

Your dad was a cop. Why’d you go into law?

It was my father’s desire. I was 8 or 9, and we were standing in the vestibule of our house. My dad and I were going somewhere and I looked up at him and I said, “Dad, you know, when I grow up, I want to be a police officer like you.” He looked down at me and he said, “That’s a really, really nice compliment, but I want you to be a lawyer like my friend Elliott Hall.” That stuck with me. Elliott Hall is still a wonderful role model. [Hall worked as a top attorney for Ford Motor Co. and has served as president of the NAACP.]

What do you make of the BLM movement?

It wasn’t called Black Lives Matter back in 1967, but there were lots of people trying to address police brutality toward African Americans. The Detroit Police Department created the Citizen Complaint Bureau. That was my dad’s first promotion. My dad and a diverse group of White, African American, and maybe even a couple of Latinos, became the Citizen Complaint Bureau. They helped get bad cops off the street, those who were brutalizing people in the community. He did that for several years, and he became a national expert on police brutality.

Did you attend any BLM protests?

Yeah, one of the very early ones last year. We were out for about three hours. It was just a peaceful statement. It was very well coordinated. Nobody threw bricks. It was just “Black Lives Matter,” not “F-U, White people.” But, full disclosure, I represent the Detroit Police in four of the protester cases that have been lodged against DPD. I have viewed a fair amount of video in that process. I saw officers being attacked. The protest that I was in last year, nobody did anything like what I saw in later protests.

Are the riots on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and BLM violence similar?

I don’t condone either. I don’t. I don’t think you throw bricks or bottles at police officers when you’re protesting. Obviously, some of that is because I’m the son of a police officer. Peaceful protest is protected by our Constitution. Violent protest is not protected by our Constitution. And it shouldn’t be.

What has it been like to oversee the Aretha Franklin estate? Did you know her?

It’s been a great honor. My parents knew Ms. Franklin, but that’s not how I was introduced to her. I met her at some event and invited her to come to the Wolverine Bar Association Barristers’ Ball when I was the president as my guest with my wife. She came and stayed the whole night. This was 1994; I was 34. She greeted everybody who wanted to say hello to her. And I went to her shows from time to time — I may have gone backstage once or twice.

Then how did you end up in charge of her affairs?

I didn’t even know they were seeking to have someone replace Sabrina Owens, who is Ms. Franklin’s niece, as the personal representative for the Franklin estate. Sabrina did a good job, in my view, but there were some internecine issues going on. So I got a call from a lawyer named Clarence Tucker, who is one of the lawyers for Kecalf Franklin, Ms. Franklin’s youngest son. He’d gotten my name from Greg Mathis, the TV judge, who I grew up with. Before he became a big TV personality, he was an entertainment lawyer, so they asked him to do it. Greg said, “No, no, no. Call Reggie Turner. He’s a really good guy. He’s gonna be president of the American Bar Association.”

So where does that situation stand now?

They just found a fourth handwritten will!

Right! So we’re back to square one in some ways because each will has different provisions for the heirs. Somebody’s got to figure out which one is going to prevail. The estate has a nice value to it, but we’ve spent an awful lot of money on lawyers over the course of the last year and a half. I would rather see that money going to the heirs and to their children. Everybody on my team is rooting for this to be resolved as quickly as possible.

What’s your favorite legal TV show or movie?

Oh, Law & Order.

Really?

I think they have some pretty good consultants on that show. They actually discuss legal principles, particularly in their conferences. You know, when they go into the big boss’ office and he reads them the riot act to tell them, “Here’s what you’re gonna do,” or, “You can’t do that, you can’t do this.” It’s TV, it’s not real, but it actually does provide some understanding of how the system works. And they usually get the technical terminology correct.

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The VIP Preview runs from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday, September 10, and includes a bus-guided tour of each property, cocktails, and appetizers. This event is open to 21+. Preview-party patrons can return for a second look at the properties on the tour during the public tours on Saturday & Sunday.

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This self-guided tour is open to all ages from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12.

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VIP Preview tickets are $75 each. Public Tour tickets are $10. Purchase online at HourDetroit.com.

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boasts expansive views of the city and offers its residents the most complete list of amenities in all of metro Detroit. There are two lounges - “The Drafting Room,” a sophisticated workspace area with a library and features the Bar AK, and “The 1931 Room,” which provides large screen TVs and parlor room games. The Kahn is a

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When is the VIP Preview? Friday, September 1- from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. VIP Preview registration and the launch party will begin at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 at 4 p.m. Shuttles will launch from Shed 5 promptly at 5:30 p.m. All guests will be assigned to a designated group and bus for the duration of the tour. Shuttles will transport guests to and from all locations on the tour and depart from their final tour location at 10 p.m., returning to Eastern Market’s Shed 5.

What if I want to be assigned to the same tour group as another guest? Any tickets purchased on the same order will be assigned to the same tour group. If you’d like to be assigned to the same tour group as a guest who purchased tickets on a separate order, simply note that guest’s name where indicated on the ticket purchase form.

What if I miss the shuttle launch at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 at 5:30 p.m.? Guests will still need to check in at Eastern Market’s Shed 5.

From there, they will be responsible for joining the tour in-progress.

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When is the Public Tour? Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where do I park for the Public Tour? Street parking, flat lots, or public parking structures are available near all tour locations. Attendees are asked not to park in areas designated as no parking.

Is transportation provided for the Public Tour? This is a self-guided tour. Transportation is not provided.

Can I bring my child on the Public Tour? Yes. The Public Tours on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 are open to all ages.

Children 5-years-old and over must have a ticket to attend. No strollers please.

How much are tickets to the Public Tour? $10

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Will the developments be showing finished models? There will be a mixture of finished models and units that are in various stages of construction.

What happens if it rains? The tour will be held rain or shine.

What should I wear? Many of the developments on the tour are in various stages of construction so please dress accordingly. We recommend wearing flat, closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing.

Is the tour ADA accessible? Many of the developments on the tour are still under construction and are not ADA accessible.

Can I bring my pet on the tour? No, pets will not be allowed on the tour.

Are public restrooms available on the tour?

Public restrooms will not be available at all tour locations..

Where can I purchase tickets? Tickets can be purchased online at HourDetroit.com/DTL. Can I experience this tour virtually?

Yes. Visit HourDetroit.com/DTL to view online profiles and tour videos of the featured developments.

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TOWERING 38 STORIES ABOVE THE SCENIC greenspace of downtown Detroit’s Capitol Park, The Stott – still upholding its original Art Deco design details – is a recently transformed residential community that stands for city living in sky-high style.

The beautiful building boasts studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, each featuring the contemporary convenience

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AS ONE OF DETROIT’S PREMIER MIXED-USE developments, City Modern is an easy-to-navigate community with award-winning contemporary architecture. Situated in Historic Brush Park, City Modern offers residential options for individuals and families of all sizes, with over 400 units spreading across six different product types that include both forrent and for-sale options.

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City Modern is one of the fastest selling communities selling over 65 condos in less than 1 year and the largest new construction development in Detroit in decades.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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. 1049 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-285-8006. 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.

Babo $ NEW AMERICAN • This all-day café settled into the Midtown Park Shelton building in July 2019, serving elevated comfort food made from local, small-batch producers. The self-described gourmet diner offers espresso drinks and such dishes as Avocado Toast, Chilaquiles,

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Bash Original Izakaya $ JAPANESE • From the proprietor of Canton’s popular Izakaya Sanpei, comes a Japanese pub located in Woodbridge. Occupying the former home of Katsu, Bash maintains much of that eatery’s Asian-inspired décor, such as hanging lanterns and bamboo shades.

Bash’s drink menu focuses on Japanese craft beer, while the food menu of small plates and sashimi includes Gyoza, Tempura Udon, and fried octopus balls called Tako Yaki. 5069 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-7887208; D Tue.-Sun. 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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Baobab Fare $$ AFRICAN • With his New Center restaurant, Mamba Hamissi urges diners to venture into culinary territories they’d otherwise evade, like the Mbuzi starring a goat shank that is slow-roasted until the meat is so tender that it slides off the bone with ease. 6568 Woodward Ave., Ste. 100, Detroit; 313-265-3093. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Bucharest Grill $ MEDITERRANEAN-AMERICAN • This bustling casual

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

Café Nini $$$ ITALIAN • This intimate spot offers well-prepared food that includes eight appetizers, a 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.

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 40 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 plant-based menu. Choose from traditional favorites

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Detroit Shipping Company $ FUSION • This bi-level destination, created out of shipping containers, offers a variety of food options ranging from the Caribbean-fusion dishes at Coop to Thai fare from Bangkok 96 and more. 474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-462-4973. L,D daily.

including the Coney Dog, Southwest Nachos, and chili fries, complete with owner Pete LaCombe’s secret vegan “cheeze” sauce. 3411 Brush St., Detroit; 313-4624949. L Mon.-Sat. City Kitchen $$ AMERICAN • The emphasis is on fresh fish and seafood here, but also on the locals — especially lake perch. There are also such dishes as Cajun tenderloin tips and a few good angus burgers. 16844 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; 313-882-6667. L Mon.-Fri., D nightly.

Detroit 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coriander Kitchen and Farm $$ GASTROPUB • At this Jefferson Chalmers eatery, guests can rent fire pits and roast housemade marshmallows to make s’mores, or sip mugs of Hot Buttered Rum. By day, grab a picnic table and dip hunks of grilled flatbread into creamy fish dip made with smoked white fish and lake trout and seasoned with herbs from the farm. 14601 Riverside Blvd., Detroit; 313-822-4434. D Wed.-Sun. Cork & Gabel $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This Corktown eatery takes the form of a 4,450-square-foot renovated beer hall and is an ode to filling European staples. Try the 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.

Eatori Market $-$$ SPECIALTY GROCERY • This stylish spot overlooking downtown’s Capitol Park. The menu has steamed mussels with leeks, garlic, and fresh oysters. International flourishes abound with truffle aioli for the burger. 1215 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-395-3030. L,D daily.

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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; 313297-2360. L,D Tue.-Sun. El Barzon $ MEXICAN-ITALIAN • Norberto Garita prepares Italian and Mexican cuisines alongside his wife, Silvia Rosario Garita. Authentic Mexican entrees include 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 $$ VIETNAMESE • Chef and owner George Azar transformed a former Coney Island into an industrial-cool destination, but the neighborhood joint vibe remains. The menu is shaped around Azar’s appreciation of Vietnamese food, with a very personal twist. 4430 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-2085. D Wed.-Sun. Folk $ AUSTRALIAN • A charming Corktown storefront dishing up an all-day brunch menu. It’s an offshoot of the Farmer’s Hand grocery and farmers market. The menu focuses on beautifully plated dishes like salads, quiche, meat pies, all beautifully plated and nutritious. Infused milks and frothy lattes are well sought after, too. 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-290-5849. BR Wed-Mon. Ford’s Garage $$ 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.

Giovanni’s Ristorante $$$ ITALIAN • This old-school Italian restaurant offers housemade pastas, including an outstanding lasagna.

Elaborate veal and seafood dishes and desserts like orange Creamsicle cheesecake round out the delicious menu. 330 Oakwood Blvd., Detroit; 313-841-0122. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat. Grandma Bob’s $ PIZZA • If you’re wondering what that psychedelic building on Corktown’s Michigan Avenue is, it's a pizzeria known as Grandma Bob’s. Chef Dan De Wall, previously of Wright and Co., offers a small, delicious menu of pies, including sausage and pistachio with mascarpone cheese and thyme. Or try the Big Mack — the vegan pizza version of the popular burger. 2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177. L,D 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, lamb chops, and New York strip steak. 535 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-209-6667. L,D daily.

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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 remoulade sauce from their Ghost To-Go pickup menu. 47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-262-6534. D daily. BR Sun.

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

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.

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; 313-567-6837. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sun. 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609. L,D Mon.-Sat., BR,D Sun.

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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 $$ VEGAN • This eatery created by Detroit-based cooking blogger Quiana Broden serves lunches of smoothies, salads, and sandwiches. Broden also often offers live cooking demonstrations. 6529 Woodward Ave., Ste. A, Detroit; 313-462-4184. L Tue.-Sun. Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles $ SOUTHERN COMFORT • Several recipes, including a signature thin waffle, are family-owned at ex-NFL player Ron Bartell’s spot. Think comfort food kicked up a notch: fried catfish, salmon croquettes, shrimp and grits, and biscuits. Drink the Kool-Aid, too. 19345 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-861-0229. B,L,D Tue.-Sat., B,L Sun. La Dolce Vita $$$ ITALIAN • Traditional Italian cuisine is key at this Palmer Park hideaway. Recommended is the lake perch in white wine sauce, the veal scaloppine with artichokes, and the lasagna. 17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-865-0331.

L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat., BR,D 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.

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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.

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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; 313962-5588. 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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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. 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.

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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; 313-8879477. B,L,D daily. $$

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. 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.

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.

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.

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Parc $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Excellent food, exceptional service, and a crisp and formal but distinctly unstuffy atmosphere set this Campus Martius gem apart. Appetizer highlights include a bright and fresh tuna tartare and wood-roasted oysters. Mint gremolata and lemon chili oil add a zippy touch to oysters on the half shell. Main courses are exceptional, including an interesting blend of Italian food, wood-grilled whole fish, and organic Scottish salmon. There’s also a large selection of dry-aged gourmet steaks, wood-grilled and served tableside. The wine selection is impressive and caters to a diverse set of price ranges and wine drinkers, so you won’t be disappointed with any bottle here. 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313922-7272. L,D daily. BR Sat.-Sun. Park Grill $$ 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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Prism $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Greektown Casino-Hotel’s renamed eatery is located off the main casino. ,The menu features local ingredients, steaks, and fresh seafood. 555 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-309-2499. D Tue.-Sat. Rattlesnake Club $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • This restaurant on the river remains one of the most appealing spots in town. The casually elegant space offers a range of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Dishes that typify its style include seared diver sea scallops, an 8-ounce filet, and a 24-ounce porterhouse. 300 River Place, Detroit; 313-567-4400. L,D Tue.Fri.,D Sat. Red Smoke Barbeque $$ 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.

Roast $$$ STEAKHOUSE • Meat is the main focus at chef Michael Symon’s restaurant at the famous Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, as underscored by the rotisserie slowly roasting the “beast of the day.” There’s more on the a la carte menu, including dry-aged steaks, branzino, and reginette.

1128 Washington Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-2500. D daily.

Rocky’s of Northville $$ NEW AMERICAN • Menu includes sea scallops and Gulf shrimp. Also look for grilled rainbow trout. 41122 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville; 248-349-4434. L,D daily.

Roman Village $ ITALIAN • The Rugiero family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1964. They’ve launched three

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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.

The Sardine Room $$$ SEAFOOD • A seafood restaurant and raw bar, The Sardine Room is fresh, fun, and energetic, with a cleanline décor and a menu full of surprises. For starters, there are New England lobster, oysters, sashimi tuna, and shrimp cocktail. Worthwhile is a porchetta slider of slow-cooked pork served on a brioche bun with arugula, pickled onions, and a salsa verde. And don’t forget the signature fresh Portuguese sardines grilled in butter. 340 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-416-0261. D daily, BR Sun. SavannahBlue $$ 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; 313-926-0783. D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. Savant $$$ FRENCH • This addition to the Midtown restaurant scene made headlines with its “caviar bumps” — bite-sized portions of caviar intended to be eaten off the back of one’s hand — when it opened in September. In a cozy-yetupscale 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 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. 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.

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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

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hold much interest anymore. Chef Andy Hollyday, a multiple James Beard semifinalist, does farm-to-table scratch cooking with ideas borrowed from around the world. A key to his cooking is the wood-fired grill. This spot has garnered national attention. 3921 Second Ave., Detroit; 313438-5055.D daily, L Mon.-Fri., BR Sat.-Sun.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Smith & Co. $$$ NEW AMERICAN • This Cass Corridor bar and restaurant is housed in the old Smith Welding Supply & Equipment Company building — hence cement ceilings and exposed brick that evoke an industrial vibe. The menu features small plates, sandwiches, and entrees such as Mushroom Toast; Michigan Pork Belly; the Fried Chicken Bowl with sweet sesame sauce and kimchi; and the Smith Burger, soy-ginger marinated and topped with a fried egg. Beverage options include craft beer, wine, and fresh takes on classic cocktails. 644 Selden St, Detroit; 313-974-7100. L&D Mon-Sat., B,L,&D Sun. Standby $$ NEW AMERICAN • The libation menu — categorized by spirit — is longer than the food menu, but both food and drinks are equally emphasized. The fare ranges from small plates of 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.

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ITALIAN This Italian gem serves pizzas, pastas, and woodfired dishes that draw inspiration from the coastal towns of Southern Italy and Sicily out of the Shinola Hotel.

Think Tartufi Pizza with fontina and black truffle, handcrafted by James Beard Awardwinning chef Andrew Carmellini.

1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-2094700. D daily. $$$

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.

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

Urban Ramen $$ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Urban Ramen serves bowls of steaming broth filled with house-made, springy ramen noodles topped with fixings like bamboo, egg, pork chashu, and sesame seeds. The menu also includes sushi, poke, and sides such as garlic edamame and Japanese fried chicken. 4206 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313285-9869. L,D Mon.-Sat. Vertical Detroit $$$ 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.

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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 Wright Kay building. Small plates such as tuna tartare with pickled pears, 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.

Oakland 168 KTV Bistro $$ PAN-ASIAN • Don’t judge by 168 KTV Bistro’s unassuming strip mall location. It’s a unique experience that meshes food, karaoke, and pop party culture into a onestop destination. The dining room offers dishes blurring the lines. Standouts include stir-fried snow pea leaves with garlic and stir-fried udon. The traditional Korean noodle dish chap chae is a strong option. 32415 John R Road, Madison Heights; 248-616-0168. D daily.

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

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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.

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.

Ale Mary’s $$ GASTROPUB • 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 and ready to drink, and you will not be disappointed. 316 S. Main St., Royal Oak;248-268-1939. L,D daily. BR Sat.-Sun.

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.

Andiamo Restaurants $$ ITALIAN • Steak and Italian pasta are the focus, but dessert is also impeccable. The more casual but as just delicious spots are known as Trattorias. See website for hours and locations; andiamoitalia.com

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 handrolled pasta. From local grass-fed beef to sustainably farm-raised sea bass to a fresh caprese, the ingredients are top-end. Based in the heart of Southfield, Bacco is a true Italian gem in the suburbs. And the desserts, are not to be missed. 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-356-6600.L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat. Beans & Cornbread $$ SOUL • Upscale soul food is the premise at Beans & Cornbread: wings, Hoppin’ John, catfish, and a gravysmothered pork chop. Tempura-battered fried shrimp comes with a choice of cocktail or spicy BBQ sauce, and there’s a notable Louisiana-style gumbo to boot. 29508 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680. L,D Tue.Fri., D Sat.-Sun. BR Sun. Bella Piatti $$ ITALIAN • The location right across from the Townsend Hotel has inspired a number of visiting celebrities, professional athletes, and film crews who stay there to check out the Italian fare at this restaurant. The menu of such dishes as Gemelli pasta with fresh tomato sauce, salmon baked with spinach, kalamata olives, white wine, and tomatoes, and tagliatelle Bolognese stands on its own. It’s 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. Beverly Hills Grill $$$ NEW AMERICAN • Breakfast near noon is compatible

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Diamond’s Steak & Seafood STEAKHOUSE Now with a second location in Royal Oak, this Howellbased 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. Aptly named, it’s painted in rosy hues and features a whimsical floral mural. There’s a buffet-style brunch at both Diamonds locations on weekends. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-291-5201. D daily; 101 W. Grand River Ave., Howell; 517-548-5500. D daily. $$$

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. Casa Pernoi $$$$ ITALIAN • Three months after its grand opening, what once was a multi-hyphenate concept, blending French, Asian, and Italian cuisine, soon defaulted simply to a cuisine most familiar to chef Luciano DelSignore: Italian.

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

Plus, there are dry-aged steaks, pan-roasted sea bass, sea-

sonal 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.

Due Venti $$ ITALIAN • Everything is precise and balanced at this northern Italian gem: food, service, and atmosphere. Try the “fritelle” of sliced cauliflower fried in olive oil or the gnocchi with 14-hour braised lamb shank ragu. Desserts include affogato, a flourless torta with chocolate cake and raspberry mousse, and biscotti — everything is completely delicious. 220 S. Main St., Clawson; 248-288-0220. D Tue.-Sat. Eddie’s Gourmet $$ 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. 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

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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 LatinAmerican café and restaurant.Diners can choose to sit behind one of the two bars, a cozy café, or in the 245-seat 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; 248-278-7777. 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.

ductwork, orange booths, and a lively, floor-to-ceiling, black-and-white robot mural may not seem like the obvious choice for authentic Asian noodles. But this casual spot offers a variety of vegan and meat-based ramen dishes, as well as gyoza, poke, spring rolls, and karaage — Japanese-style fried chicken. Don’t skip out on desserts like mochi ice cream and cheesecake tempura. 411 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-677-1236. L,D Mon.-Sat.

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. 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, 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.

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

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

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.

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

SPOTLIGHT 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 $$$$ STEAKHOUSE • This plush modern steakhouse offers dry-aged prime and Kobe-style wagyu beef in a fun, clubby setting. An extensive wine list accompanies the restaurant menu that also features platters of chilled fresh seafood. 201 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248594-4369. D daily. 17107 Haggerty Road, Northville Twp.; 248-679-0007. D Tue.-Sat. Imperial $ MEXICAN-INSPIRED • The menu offers California-style tacos on soft tortillas, including lime-grilled chicken, carnitas, and marinated pork, as well as slow-roasted pork tortas, and guacamole. 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-850-8060. L,D daily, BR Sun. J-Bird Smoked Meats $$ 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; 248-681-2124.

D daily. BR Sat.-Sun. Kaizen Ramen $ JAPANESE • A downtown Royal Oak space with exposed

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La Strada Dolci e Caffé $ ITALIAN • A slice of European elegance offers an impeccable little menu of Italian dishes and rich coffees and espresso. Paninis, delicious fresh green salads, hearty minestrone soup, pastas, pizzas, and decadent and artistically crafted pastries are prettily served and very tasty.

243 E. Merrill St., Birmingham; 248-480-0492. B,L,D Tue.Sat., L,D Sun. 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.

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

Parties dine on square pizzas with crisp crust that’s faintly charred around the edges. Hailed by food critics and Detroiters alike as arguably one of the most classic Detroit style pizzas in the city — so it’s well worth a trip. 23141 Dequindre Road, Hazel Park; 248-547-1711. L, D Wed.-Sun. Luxe Bar & Grill $$ NEW AMERICAN • The simple menu at this Grosse Pointe Farms joint offers burgers on brioche buns and interesting salads and sides, as well as entrees typified by wild-caught salmon, prime filet, and Greek-style lamb chops. 525 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-7926051. 115 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-9245459. L,D daily.

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

Loccino Italian Grill

ITALIAN Loccino is a “familyfriendly” 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. $$

The Meeting House $$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • This eclectic American menu includes lobster fettuccini, steak frites remarkably close to those at Paris bistros, and housemade potato chips with a hot Jarlsberg dip. Or, try the roasted carrot risotto made with house labneh, pistachio, pomegranate gastrique, and Za’atar. 301 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-7594825. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Mesa Tacos And Tequila $ MEXICAN-AMERICAN • The two-story setting includes balcony seating in a big, open room where the bar gets equal time with the kitchen. The pop-Mexican menu — which includes gua- camole, burritos, and the titular tacos — is backed up with an array of tequilas. 312 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-545-1940. L & D daily.

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

The Morrie $$ NEW AMERICAN • Music and munchies can be a great combination when served in the right proportions. Such offerings as the smoked chicken wings, Teriyaki salmon and Baja sweet potato tots, as well as the requisite burger and steak, appeal to a wide demographic. The rock’n’roll-themed eatery also brought its much-loved American dishes and cocktails to Birmingham in 2019.

511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112. D daily. 260 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-940-3260. L,D Mon.-Fri., B,L,D Sat.-Sun. BR Sat.-Sun. Oak City Grille $ NEW AMERICAN • This downtown Royal Oak spot bridges the gap between bar food and upscale dining. Order a dressed-up sandwich or burger, or elevate your dining experience with an 8-ounce filet mignon or lamb chops.

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

Ocean Prime $$$$ SEAFOOD • An upper-end steak-and-fish place and a popular business lunch site. The menu features naturally harvested fresh fish and prime aged beef. Don’t miss the

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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; 248850-7420. L,D Mon.-Fri, B,L,D Sat.-Sun.

chocolate peanut butter pie or the carrot cake. A triedand-true metro Detroit spot. 2915 Coolidge Hwy., Troy; 248-458-0500. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

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

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 menu starts with a list of Neapolitan pizzas, then moves to pastas, but has all the classics to hit the spot. There are charcuterie boards and Italian desserts, too. 280 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-268-4806. D Tue.-Sun. Prime29 Steakhouse $$$$ STEAKHOUSE • The 29-day aged prime beef, including the 24-ounce tomahawk bone-in rib-eye, still stars here.

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

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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. $$

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.

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

This is the place for your burger craving. 31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-549-0300. 6745 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248-865-0500. L,D Mon.-Sat. Rochester Chop House $$ NEW AMERICAN • Two restaurants in one; Kabin Kruser’s and the Chop House. There’s a throwback roadhouse-style feeling about the Chop House, which has a menu divided between red meat and fresh fish and seafood. Signature dishes include calamari, Maryland jumbo lump crabcakes, and a large selection of aged steaks, rack of lamb, and steak/seafood combinations. 306 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-651-2266. L Mon.-Fri., D daily Rugby Grille $$$$ NEW AMERICAN • At the Townsend Hotel’s upscale restaurant, the classics remain, including boned-at-the-table Dover sole and hefty steaks. The eatery also introduced a new menu last year. Michigan-produced ingredients from local farmers and ranchers are still a focus here. 100 Townsend St., Birmingham; 248-642-5999. B,L,D daily.

Sal’s $$ ITALIAN • Formerly known as Salvatore Scallopini, this Italian eatery in Birmingham has long been known for its 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; 248-644-8799. L,D daily.

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

Social Kitchen & Bar $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The energetic Birmingham spot allows guests a view of the kitchen action. It has a creative and varied menu typified by falafel lettuce wraps, fried chicken sandwiches, crispy Brussels sprouts, and salmon with braised lentils, crispy kale, and a mustard vinagrette. 225 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-5944200. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Streetside Seafood $$ 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; 248-6527800. 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 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 crisp-crusted pizzas from the wood-burning oven. And definitely check out the mac and cheese. There’s also a delicious kid’s menu for any youngsters in your party. 18 S. Main St., Clarkston; 248-625-5660. D Mon.-Fri., L,D Sat.-Sun.

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RECIPE

A VA L O N ’ S

CROSTINI Paired with cheese, fresh fruit, and salumi, crisp bread is the perfect addition to a hearty charcuterie board RECIPE F RO M AVA L O N PH O T O BY K A IL EY H OW EL L

Ingredients:

1 loaf Avalon Corktown Cinnamon Raisin Bread (unsliced) Olive oil Coarse sea salt and/or turbinado sugar Bucherolle or fresh chevre Gus & Grey No Figgity Marmalade or other jam Fresh thyme

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut loaf of bread into 1/4-1/2-inch slices. Lay slices of bread on a sheet pan and drizzle or brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and/or turbinado sugar. Put sheet pan in oven for 5-10 minutes. Once edges of bread are golden, remove from oven and let cool.

Break crostini into 1-inch pieces for bitesize pieces. Top with jam, a crumble of cheese, and a few fresh leaves of thyme.

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 peeln’-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.

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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 Asian-inspired cocktails, Zao Jun offers creative dishes such as Duck Macao, Kani Crab and Green Apple salad, and Mongolian Beef. 6608 Telegraph Road., Bloomfield Twp.; 248-949-9999. D daily.

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

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

Da Francesco’s Ristorante & Bar $$ ITALIAN • Da Francesco’s has been around for more

than 15 years, but its massive new facility is packing in the crowds offering an upbeat modern twist to traditional Italian dining. 49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-731-7544. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat., L,D Sun.

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Bad Brad’s

BARBEQUE The rustic setting at Bad Brad’s is just right for the hearty menu of fall-off-thebone St. Louis ribs, juicy brisket, and tender pulled pork.

See website for locations; badbradsbbq.com $$

Detroit Fish House $$ SEAFOOD • This restaurant feels like a true coastal eatery, serving an extensive menu of fresh fish and seafood in a well-designed setting. Choose from a wide variety of fresh fish and meaty seafood, ranging from salmon to Lake Superior whitefish. 51195 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Charter Township; 586-739-5400. L,D Mon.-Sat., D Sun. Gaudino’s $$ ITALIAN • The trend toward combining a food market with a restaurant has a good example at this spot. It offers imported pastas and sauces, plus a butcher counter with sausages and a wine assortment. The menu offers pasta and pizza, salads, and entrees, including a Chicken Milanese. 27919 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-879-6764. L,D Tue.-Sun. Isla $$ FILIPINO • Dishes at this Filipino restaurant, formerly

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sheltered at Fort Street Galley, are reflective of the culinary traditions of the founders' Iloilo City hometown.

Annatto is used to punch up the color of Chicken Adobo, the unofficial dish of the Philippines, and juicy mangoes complement sweet and savory dishes. 2496 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights; 586-883-7526. D Tue.-Sat., BR Sun. J. Baldwin’s Restaurant $$$ NEW AMERICAN • The menu showcases talented chef Jeff Baldwin’s contemporary American food: cedarplanked salmon, chicken fettuccini alfredo with pesto, and herb-crusted chicken, with housemade breads. The desserts include chocolate bumpy cake, spiced carrot cake, apple cobbler, chocolate mousse layer cake, and banana foster bread pudding. 16981 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township; 586-416-3500. L,D daily, BR Sun. Mr. Paul’s Chophouse $$$ STEAKHOUSE • This bastion of red meat as well as classic dishes is still going strong. Try old-school tableside presentations such as Chateaubriand and Caesar salad. There’s a solid selection of fresh seafood and pasta, too. The founding family still runs the place and emphasizes great hospitality and a heckuva good time.

29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville; 586-777-7770. L,D Mon.-Fri., D Sat. Sherwood Brewing Co. $ GASTROPUB • Quality local ingredients raise Sherwood’s fare to well above “elevated pub grub.” Some notable choices include the hearty House Beer Chili, savory Better 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 $$ ITALIAN • The newest spot from talented chef and restaurateur Jeffrey Baldwin and his wife, RoseMarie, offers modern Italian fare in a lively, upbeat setting. Pastas are made in-house. 48824 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township; 586-434-0100. D nightly D Tue.-Sun. Twisted Rooster $$ 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; 586949-1470. L,D daily.

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

chops and New York strip steak, plus lump crab cakes, and beer-battered cod. 24223 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-773-3279. L,D daily.

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.

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Miss Kim $$ KOREAN • This spinoff from the Zingerman’s mini empire comes courtesy of chef Ji Hye Kim and is a go-to spot for healthy Asian eats. Kim often incorporates ancient Korean culinary traditions, such as rice syrup and plum extracts, into her dishes. Some of the restaurant’s standouts include the Wasabi Sugar Snap Peas and Korean BBQ Ssam Plate — just to name a few of them. 415 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-275-0099. L,D Tue.-Sun.

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. 302 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-0400. D daily.

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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; 734-8876868. L,D daily. $

Blue LLama Jazz Club $$ CREATIVE AMERICAN • Come to this swanky jazz club for the music, which includes headliners such as the Grammy-nominated Ravi Coltrane Quartet, but stay for Chef Louis Goral’s delicious food. Try the crispy foie gras PB&J with Marcona almonds and strawberry jam. There is also a delicious Sunday brunch with decadent orange blossom beignets and strawberry pancakes. 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-372-3200. D Wed.-Sat., BR Sun. The Blue Nile $$ 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 $$ INDIAN • Check out the Hyderabadi Biryani — chicken, goat, and vegetable dishes, in which the rice is first cooked then baked. All the Indian favorites are available at Cardamom, such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, and warm, fluffy, made-fresh garlic naan. It’s the ideal spot for when you’re craving the classics. 1739 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor; 734-662-2877. L,D Tue.-Sun. The Common Grill $$ SEAFOOD • Owner and chef Craig Common’s skilled work has drawn the attention of the now shuttered Gourmet magazine and the James Beard House — as well as the Purple Rose Theatre crowd. This mainstay is best known for fresh oysters and seafood, but all the fare at The Common Grill is expertly prepared. A tried-and-true foodie destination with a range of desserts, including coconut cream pie, lemon pudding cake, and cherry cobbler. 112 S. Main St.,Chelsea; 734-475-0470. L,D Tue.Sun., BR Sun. Grange Kitchen and Bar $$$ NEW AMERICAN • If the charm of the brownstone storefront 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; 734-995-2107.

D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. KouZina Greek Steet Food $ GREEK • The Greek “street food” at this Ann Arbor spot comes in lamb and beef, and chicken. Try the lentil soup for a delicious lunch or go for something more filling like falafel. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this excellent spot. 332 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-5155. L,D daily.

Mani Osteria & Bar $$ ITALIAN • This popular casual restaurant infuses freshness with lower prices than most osterias. It’s a wellrounded blend of modern, eclectic Italian with classic

Paesano $$ ITALIAN • With a friendly waitstaff and decked in vibrant colors, this lively restaurant is not to be missed. The innovative menu changes seasonally. Must-tries have included the pasta carbonara, featuring shrimp, duck bacon, and Italian greens, as well as beet and ricotta gnocchi with brown butter. 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor; 734971-0484. L,D daily.

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 vegetarian menus in the area. 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-662-1111. L,D daily.

Shalimar $$ INDIAN • Offering North Indian, Tandoori, and Mughlai dishes, Shalimar is suitable for carnivores and herbivores alike. Standouts include the Tandoori Lamb Chops marinated in 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.

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Vinology $$$ ECLECTIC • Natural brick walls blended with dark-wood booths and tables lend warmth to the dining room at Vinology, while tall ceilings contribute to the restaurant’s spacious feel. The menu draws on assorted cuisines to produce dishes such as Vegan Dumplings, Short Rib Tacos, Fig and Gorgonzola Flatbread, and Filet Mignon with black truffle garlic butter and burgundy reduction.

As implied by the name of the venue, the wine list here is incredible. Try a bottle off of its New or Old World Cellared Collection. 110 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-9841.L Mon.-Fri. D daily.

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.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse $$$ CLASSIC COMFORT • This eatery celebrates American food from various cities. 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-this-world. 2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3663. B,L,D daily.

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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Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Promoting Pelvic Health and Care

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eam Rehabilitation Physical Therapy consists of highly educated, skilled, and dedicated therapists who go above and beyond to help their patients.

With 50 locations in southeast Michigan, Team Rehab specializes in many different physical therapies and treatments, including pelvic and abdominal health for women and men. This specific therapy addresses pain and musculoskeletal conditions in the pelvic and abdominal regions, including sexual dysfunction, loss of bladder and bowel control, and conditions that appear during pregnancy and post-partum. Patients are treated for a variety of symptoms including incontinence, pain, difficulty sitting, and gait changes.

Sharla Buza, MPT, the Team Rehab mentor for this specialty, holds quarterly meetings at the company training center. “It’s my personal goal to help guide, as well as learn from, our amazing group of therapists, and to continue to increase

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the number of PTs who specialize in pelvic health because there are so many people in need of our services,” she says. “Our company’s mission and treatment plans are centered around the patient.

All of our PTs have the common goal of providing quality, comprehensive, and effective care in a supportive and comfortable environment.”

Buza, who has been treating pelvic and abdominal health patients for nearly 20 years, is passionate about meeting each patient where they are, educating them, providing effective intervention, and helping to facilitate healing and the restoration of function.

Team Rehab Physical Therapy offers a variety of treatment options tailored to each patient’s specific condition. Some of the modalities include biofeedback (which improves the patient’s ability to control their pelvic floor and activate the muscles) and electrical stimulation (to decrease pain and promote circulation

and healing). Their newest therapy system, called the Pelvic Wave Chair, is an FDA-cleared bioelectric magnetic therapy system.

“Pelvic Wave provides noninvasive therapy by simply sitting on a chair fully clothed,” Buza explains.

“The magnets in the seat stimulate pelvic floor muscle contractions up to 4 inches into the pelvis.

This contraction creates communication between the motor nerves in the pelvic floor muscles and the brain, which strengthens the neuromuscular connection. In combination with other therapies, this device can greatly improve or eliminate incontinence, pelvic pain, hemorrhoids, and sexual dysfunction.”

Team Rehab currently offers Pelvic Wave therapy at Shelby 2, Clinton Township, and Battle Creek.

They also have plans to offer it at Novi 1 and other locations in the near future.

Bhavani Rangan, MSPT, clinic director and part owner/partner of the Team Rehab clinic in Battle Creek, has 30 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. “I feel honored to be part of a group of skilled therapists specializing in pelvic floor rehab,” says Rangan, who completed her first training course in women’s health/pelvic floor rehabilitation in 2003.

“We’ve been able to share and glean more information about different treatment strategies, especially in challenging or complicated cases.”

One of those challenges is dealing with patients who feel uncomfortable or reluctant about discussing their private issues or participating in a program that involves the pelvic region. “Many of my patients have found the experience life-changing,” says Rangan, who recently added the Pelvic Wave Chair to further enhance treatments. “One of our patients called my clinic to inform my patient administrative coordinator that she woke up that morning with no pelvic pain for the first time in many years. That gave me a lot of satisfaction as her therapist.”

Shannon Stermer, DPT, a therapist at the Team Rehab location in Clinton Township, quickly built up her own caseload of pelvic floor patients after graduating from the University of Findlay in 2015 with a doctorate in physical therapy. “It’s nice to be with an organization that promotes continued growth in areas of interest, and has a group of therapists who are equally as passionate and meet on a regular basis to share ideas,” says Stermer, who joined Team Rehab in June 2018. “I’ve found that with this patient population, when they experience changes, there can be such a profound improvement in the quality of their life, which can be so rewarding.”

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy “We have a location near you!” team-rehab.com (See website for convenient locations and phone numbers)

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AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF THE LAWYERS WHO RANKED TOP OF THE LIST IN THE 2021 MICHIGAN SUPER LAWYERS NOMINATION, RESEARCH AND BLUE RIBBON REVIEW PROCESS.

TOP 10

Dozeman, Douglas A., Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids DuMouchel, David F., Butzel Long, Detroit Eisenberg, Laura E., Eisenberg & Spilman, Birmingham Engelhardt, Chad D., Goethel Engelhardt, Ann Arbor

BANK, MARK Bank Rifkin, Birmingham

Erman, Earle I., Maddin Hauser Roth & Heller, Southfield

BOGAS, KATHLEEN L. • Ranked Number Two • Bogas & Koncius, Bingham Farms

Fershtman, Julie I., Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Southfield

BROOKS, KEEFE A. • Ranked Number Three • Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, Birmingham

Frankfort, Edward A., Frankfort Law Group, Birmingham

Fish, Deborah L., Allard & Fish, Detroit

Glazier, Bradley K., Bos & Glazier, Grand Rapids

CRANMER, THOMAS W. • Ranked Number One • Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Troy

Gleeson, II, Gerald J., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Troy

DOZEMAN, DOUGLAS A. Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids

Gold, Lorne B., The Gold Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills

GORDON, DEBORAH L. Deborah Gordon Law, Bloomfield Hills

Goodwin, Scott A., Goodwin & Scieszka, Birmingham Gordon, Deborah L., Deborah Gordon Law, Bloomfield Hills

MCKEEN, BRIAN J. McKeen & Associates, Detroit

Gould, Seth D., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester

MILLER, E. POWELL The Miller Law Firm, Rochester

Granzotto, Mark R., Mark Granzotto, Berkley

NORRIS, MEGAN P. Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Detroit PELTON, ERIC J. Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton Forrest, Birmingham

Grieco, Jennifer M., Altior Law, Birmingham Gross, Stephen M., McDonald Hopkins, Bloomfield Hills Gursten, Steven, Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills Hardy, Elizabeth P., Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton Forrest, Birmingham

Nauts, David R., Tanoury Nauts McKinney & Dwaihy, Livonia Neuman, Kenneth F., Altior Law, Birmingham Newman, Marc, The Miller Law Firm, Rochester Nichols, Michael J., The Nichols Law Firm, East Lansing Norris, Megan P., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Detroit Olijnyk, Martha J., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester Olsman, Jules B., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley O'Shea, Kevin F., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester Pappas, Edward H., Dickinson Wright, Troy Pelton, Eric J., Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton Forrest, Birmingham Pesick, Jerome P., Steinhardt Pesick & Cohen, Birmingham Quick, Daniel D., Dickinson Wright, Troy Ribiat, Steven M., Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, Birmingham Rifkin, B. Andrew, Bank Rifkin, Birmingham Rockind, Neil S., Rockind Law, Bloomfield Hills Rosati, Carol A., Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler, Farmington Hills Salvatore, Jennifer, Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, Northville

Aaron, Jody L., McKeen & Associates, Detroit

Hickey, Patrick F., Hickey Hauck Bishoff Jeffers & Seabolt, Detroit

Seyferth, Patrick G., Bush Seyferth, Troy

Almonrode, Sharon S., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester

Horton, William H., Giarmarco Mullins & Horton, Troy

Sharkey, Dan, Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, Birmingham

Aloia, Benjamin J., Aloia Law, Mount Clemens

Howell, Steven G., Dickinson Wright, Detroit

Shea, David J., Shea Aiello, Southfield

Andreou, D. Jennifer, Plunkett Cooney, Detroit

Johnson, Ven, Johnson Law, Detroit

Ankers, Norman C., Foley & Lardner, Detroit

Juip, Randall A., Foley Baron Metzger & Juip, Livonia

Sier, John M., Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook, Detroit

Aviv, Joseph, Honigman, Bloomfield Hills

Klimko, Justin G., Butzel Long, Detroit

Bank, Mark, Bank Rifkin, Birmingham

Kotzian, David A., Gasiorek Morgan Greco McCauley & Kotzian, Farmington Hills

Beamer, Dirk A., Wright Beamer, Farmington Hills Bogas, Kathleen L., Bogas & Koncius, Bingham Farms Bolton, Jordan S., Clark Hill, Birmingham Boonin, Robert A., Dykema Gossett, Ann Arbor Brooks, Keefe A., Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, Birmingham Bursch, John J., Bursch Law, Caledonia Cambridge, James R., Kerr Russell and Weber, Detroit

Sinas, George T., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing Smith, Shannon M., Smith Lehman, Bloomfield Hills

Kowalsky, Mark L., Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, Southfield

Soltis, Keith J., Kotz Sangster Wysocki, Bloomfield Hills

Lavigne, Joseph A., Law Offices of Joseph A. Lavigne, Farmington Hills

Speaker, Liisa R., Speaker Law Firm, Lansing

MacKenzie, Donna M., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley Mantese, Gerard, Mantese Honigman, Troy McGehee, Cary S., Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Royal Oak

Chalgian, Douglas G., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, East Lansing

McKeen, Brian J., McKeen & Associates, Detroit

Chartier, Mary, Chartier & Nyamfukudza, Okemos

Mendelson, David S., The Mendelson Law Firm, Birmingham

Cohen, Susan E., Law Office of Susan E. Cohen, Bloomfield Hills

Miller, Bruce A., Miller Cohen, Detroit

Cranmer, Thomas W., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Troy

Silver, Lee T., Silver & Van Essen, Grand Rapids

McNeill, Thomas G., Dickinson Wright, Detroit

Miller, E. Powell, The Miller Law Firm, Rochester Minkus, Daniel H., Clark Hill, Birmingham

Spica, James P., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, Southfield Susskind, Judith A., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Teahan, Marlaine C., Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, Lansing Tripp, Amy R., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, Jackson Tukel, Daniel B., Butzel Long, Bloomfield Hills Turco, Michael R., Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, Birmingham Vander Laan, Allan C., Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, Grand Rapids Viviano, Joseph E., Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton Forrest, Mount Clemens

Dawda, Edward C., Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler, Bloomfield Hills

Mucha, III, John, Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler, Bloomfield Hills

Deneweth, Ronald A., Deneweth Dugan & Parfitt, Troy

Murphy, Lauretta K., Miller Johnson, Grand Rapids

Winsten, I.W., Honigman, Detroit

Denha, Randall A., Denha & Associates, Birmingham

Murphy, Lawrence J., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester

Wolfson, Scott A., Wolfson Bolton, Troy

Doerr, Joseph, Doerr Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills

Murray, Thomas J., King & Murray, Birmingham

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Aaron, Jody L., McKeen & Associates, Detroit Alli, Margaret Carroll, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Birmingham Almonrode, Sharon S., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester Andreou, D. Jennifer, Plunkett Cooney, Detroit Bogas, Kathleen L., Bogas & Koncius, Bingham Farms Breitmeyer, Carol F., Breitmeyer Cushman, Detroit Chandler, Cheryl L., Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Ann Arbor Chartier, Mary, Chartier & Nyamfukudza, Okemos

Hardy, Elizabeth P., Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton Forrest, Birmingham

Prescott, Sarah S., Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, Northville

Hickey, Kathleen O'Callaghan, Bodman, Detroit

Quadrozzi, Jaye, Young & Associates, Farmington Hills

Howard, Sarah Riley, Pinsky Smith Fayette & Kennedy, Grand Rapids

Rosati, Carol A., Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler, Farmington Hills

Jackson, Angela L., Hooper Hathaway, Ann Arbor

Rubin, Jorin G., Law Office of Jorin G. Rubin, Birmingham

Johnston, Amy M., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Detroit

Salvatore, Jennifer, Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, Northville

Klaus, Kathleen H., Maddin Hauser Roth & Heller, Southfield

Smith, Shannon M., Smith Lehman, Bloomfield Hills

Kornfield, Susan M., Bodman, Ann Arbor

Speaker, Liisa R., Speaker Law Firm, Lansing

Larson, Mary Jo, Warner Norcross + Judd, Detroit

Stout, Kimberly W., Kimberly W. Stout, Birmingham

Cohen, Susan E., Law Office of Susan E. Cohen, Bloomfield Hills

Luckenbach, Elizabeth L., Dickinson Wright, Troy

Susskind, Judith A., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Czapski, Michelle Thurber, Bodman, Troy

MacKenzie, Donna M., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley

Teahan, Marlaine C., Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, Lansing

Eisenberg, Laura E., Eisenberg & Spilman, Birmingham

MacWilliams, Sara K., MacWIlliams Law, Bloomfield Hills

Teicher, Julie B., Maddin Hauser Roth & Heller, Southfield

Eisenberg, Sue Ellen, Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Associates, Bloomfield Hills

Massaron, Mary, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills

Tripp, Amy R., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, Jackson

Fershtman, Julie I., Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Southfield

McGehee, Cary S., Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Royal Oak

Walsh, Rebecca S., Reiter & Walsh, Bloomfield HIlls

Fish, Deborah L., Allard & Fish, Detroit

Murphy, Lauretta K., Miller Johnson, Grand Rapids

Forbush, Audrey J., Plunkett Cooney, Flint

Nemeth, Patricia, Nemeth Law, Detroit

Wittmann, Beth A., Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook, Detroit

Gordon, Deborah L., Deborah Gordon Law, Bloomfield Hills

Norris, Megan P., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Detroit

Woods, Sharon M., Barris Sott Denn & Driker, Detroit

Grieco, Jennifer M., Altior Law, Birmingham

Olijnyk, Martha J., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester

Wheaton, Jill M., Dykema Gossett, Ann Arbor

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MICHIGAN CONSUMER 2021 Bankruptcy: Consumer................................................S-6 Civil Litigation: Plaintiff ...............................................S-6 Civil Rights ...................................................................S-6 Class Action/Mass Torts .............................................S-6 Constitutional Law ......................................................S-6 Consumer Law.............................................................S-6 Creditor Debtor Rights ................................................S-7 Criminal Defense .........................................................S-7 Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI........................................S-8 Elder Law .....................................................................S-8 Employment & Labor ..................................................S-8

THE ANNUAL LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of February 12, 2021. Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on the list that follows. All current selections and any updates to the list (e.g., status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page.

Phone numbers are included only for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers or Rising Stars print advertisements.

Smith, Jarett, Denenberg Tuffley, Southfield Stewart, Jamie K., Cooper & Riesterer, Brighton Turkish, Jason, Nyman Turkish, Southfield

CIVIL RIGHTS SUPER LAWYERS Ahmad, Muneeb A., Ahmad & Akbar, Troy

Akeel, Shereef H., Akeel & Valentine, Troy, 248-918-4542

SHEREEF H. AKEEL

BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER SUPER LAWYERS Andersen, David C., USADebt Bankruptcy Attorneys, Grand Rapids

Bedigian, Kimberly, Stevenson & Bullock, Southfield Bylenga, Steven M., CBH Attorneys, Grand Rapids

AKEEL & VALENTINE, PLC Troy • 248-918-4542

www.akeelvalentine.com Chaney, Nakisha N., Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, Northville Hurwitz, Julie H., Goodman Hurwitz & James, Detroit

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Clark, Tracy M., Steinberg Shapiro & Clark, Southfield

Labelle, Deborah A., Law Offices of Deborah A. LaBelle, Ann Arbor

Estate & Trust Litigation .............................................S-9

Cohen, Steven J., Lipson Neilson, Bloomfield Hills, 248-593-5000

Mueller, Wolfgang, Mueller Law Firm, Novi

Estate Planning & Probate .........................................S-9 Family Law.................................................................S-10 General Litigation.......................................................S-11

STEVEN J. COHEN

LIPSON NEILSON, PC Bloomfield Hills • 248-593-5000

www.lipsonneilson.com

Pabst, Tom R., Tom R. Pabst, Flint Seward, T. Joseph, Seward Henderson, Royal Oak RISING STARS DeRouin, Amy J., Christopher J. Trainor & Associates, White Lake

Conti, Guy T., ContiLegal, Southfield

Filipovic, Milica, Fieger Law, Southfield

Evangelista, Karen E., Karen E. Evangelista, Rochester

Henderson, Kali, Seward Henderson, Royal Oak

Hart, Erika D., The Taunt Law Firm, Birmingham

Kaakarli, Hasan, Akeel & Valentine, Troy

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Jones, Christopher W., Acclaim Legal Services, Southfield

Radner, Solomon M., Johnson Law, Detroit

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff .................................................................... S-13

Metzen, Walter A., Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates, Detroit

Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ............................ S-13

Rogalski, Martin L., Martin L. Rogalski, Jenison

Professional Liability: Plaintiff .................................. S-13

Smith, Kevin M., Beadle Smith, Rochester Hills

Real Estate ................................................................S-14

RISING STARS Babi, Melvin J., Babi Legal Group, Farmington Hills

Immigration ............................................................... S-12 Military/Veterans Law............................................... S-12

Social Security Disability ...........................................S-14

Osipov, Yuliy, Osipov Bigelman, Southfield

Bass, Michelle H., Wolfson Bolton, Troy

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Behrmann, Peter A., Phoenix Law, Livonia

Workers’ Compensation............................................S-14

Hanrahan, Michael, CBH Attorneys, Grand Rapids O’Connor, Sandra L., Sandra O’Connor Law, Walled Lake

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS SUPER LAWYERS Almonrode, Sharon S., The Miller Law Firm, Rochester Pg. S-4, S-5

Grewal, Sr., Manvir “Mick” S., Grewal Law, Okemos, 517-393-3000

MANVIR “MICK” S. GREWAL, SR. GREWAL LAW PLLC Okemos • 517-393-3000

www.4grewallaw.com

Shephard, Jeremy, USADebt Bankruptcy Attorneys, Grand Rapids

McGuinness, Andrew J., Andrew J. McGuinness Esq., Ann Arbor

Sikorski, Katherine, The Sikorski Law Firm, Garden City

Shecter, Lynn H., Roy Shecter & Vocht, Birmingham, 248-540-7660

Smalarz, Jason, Gold Lange Majoros & Smalarz, Southfield Sokana, Mandi L., Frego & Associates, Dearborn Heights

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF

Novak, Paul F., Weitz & Luxenberg, Detroit

LYNN H. SHECTER ROY, SHECTER & VOCHT, PC Birmingham • 248-540-7660

www.rsmv.com

SUPER LAWYERS Scott, Patricia J., Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Lansing

Thompson, Jason J., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Vezina, J. Marc, Vezina Law Group, Lake Orion

RISING STARS Ash, IV, Charles R., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Wardrop, Thomas (Mac), Wardrop & Wardrop, Grand Rapids RISING STARS Balta, Victor, Moss & Colella, Southfield, 248-945-0100

VICTOR BALTA

MOSS & COLELLA P.C. Southfield • 248-945-0100

Thomson, Elizabeth (Liz) C., Hertz Schram, Bloomfield Hills

Coulson, Nicholas, Liddle & Dubin, Detroit Gronda, Matthew, Matthew E. Gronda, Hemlock Piggins, Michael, Weitz & Luxenberg, Detroit Stamatopoulos, Gregory, Weitz & Luxenberg, Detroit

www.mosscolella.com Clough, Haley, Kotz Sangster Wysocki, Rockford Dilley, Benjamin C., Mika Meyers, Grand Rapids Estenson, Samuel L., NachtLaw, Ann Arbor

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SUPER LAWYERS Powers, Barry R., Cranbrook Law Group, Clinton Township

Kased, Mark G., Kased Law, Troy Laker, Joshua, Abood Law Firm, East Lansing Masciulli, Marco C., The Head Law Firm, Farmington Hills Parnell, David, The Parnell Firm, St. Clair Shores Payne, Erica N., Kendricks Bordeau Keefe Seavoy & Larsen, Marquette

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Dolenga, Michael D., Dolenga & Dolenga, Farmington

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Loeb, Thomas M., Law Office of Thomas M. Loeb, Southfield

Liblang, Dani K., The Liblang Law Firm, Birmingham

Manley, Frank J., Manley & Manley, Flint

RISING STARS Ohly, Michael A., Bush Seyferth, Troy

Manley, Michael P., Manley & Manley, Flint

Rice, Nicholas, Erskine Law, Rochester Springstead, Kathy, Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, Fremont, 231-924-8700 Williams, Dawn N., Dykema Gossett, Grand Rapids

Markou, Anastase, Levine & Levine, Kalamazoo

Raben, Margaret Sind, Gurewitz & Raben, Detroit Rataj, Michael A., Michael A. Rataj, Detroit Robinette, Jr., Ernest L., Robinette & Walton, Sterling Heights

Martinez, Cirilo, Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, Kalamazoo

Rockind, Neil S., Rockind Law, Bloomfield Hills Pg. S-4

Minock, John R., Cramer Minock & Sweeney, Ann Arbor

Rombach, Thomas C., Law Offices of Thomas C. Rombach, New Baltimore

Mitchell, Paul L., Paul L. Mitchell, Grand Rapids Morgan, Robert M., Attorney at Law, Southgate

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS

O’Brien, Thomas C., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Ann Arbor

Morley, Brian Patrick, Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, Lansing

Samuels, James R., Samuels Law Office, Mecosta Shea, John A., Law Office of John A. Shea, Ann Arbor Shelton, Steven E., Shelton Legal Services, Fenton

SUPER LAWYERS Butler, John W., Butler Rowse-Oberle, St. Clair Shores

Naughton, Michael C., North Coast Legal, Traverse City

Silver, Gabi D., Cripps & Silver Law, Detroit

Newburg, Matthew R., Newburg Law, Grand Ledge

Simmington, Glenn M., Law Office of Glenn M. Simmington, Flint

Osstyn, Randolph B., Osstyn Law, Marquette

Numinen, Karl P., Numinen DeForge & Toutant, Marquette

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Schoenherr, Sr., Craig, O’Reilly Rancilio, Sterling Heights RISING STARS Butler, Elizabeth K., Butler Rowse-Oberle, St. Clair Shores

CRIMINAL DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Albright, Richard S., Ihrie O’Brien, St. Clair Shores

Bajoka, Edward A., Bajoka Law Group, Detroit

Daniel V. Padilla

Balian, Michael J., Balian Legal, Bloomfield Hills Bartish, Michael R., Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, Grand Rapids, 616-458-5500 Cassar, Raymond A., Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar, Farmington Hills Chamberlain, Jr., Charles E., Willey & Chamberlain, Grand Rapids Chartier, Mary, Chartier & Nyamfukudza, Okemos Pg. S-4, S-5 Chiappelli, David J., McGinnis Chiappelli Spresser, Troy Cobb, Britt, Willey & Chamberlain, Grand Rapids Cojocar, Jeffery A., Law Offices of Jeffery A. Cojocar, Shelby Township Coppins, Shawn J., Coppins Law Group, Mount Clemens Crampton, Jeffery S., Grand Law, Grand Rapids Dass, Clarence M., The Dass Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills Davis, Jeffrey R., Jeffrey R. Davis, Mount Clemens Dickstein, Loren M., Lewis & Dickstein, Southfield Donelson, Russell D., The Donelson Law Group, West Bloomfield, 248-932-3100

RUSSELL D. DONELSON

THE DONELSON LAW GROUP West Bloomfield • 248-932-3100

www.donelsonlaw.com

Draper, David R., The Draper Law Firm, Grosse Pointe Dwyer, Lisa, Law Office of Lisa Dwyer, Royal Oak Elder, Doraid, Elder Brinkman Law, Dearborn, 313-582-5800

DORAID ELDER

ELDER BRINKMAN LAW, PLLC Dearborn • 313-582-5800

www.elderbrinkmanlaw.com Flood, Todd F., Flood Law, Detroit Foster, Mitchell T., Mitch Foster Law, Milford Freeman, John, Law Office of John Freeman, Troy Garon, Daniel N., Fischer Garon & Hoyumpa, Mount Clemens Geherin, Daniel T., Geherin Law Group, Ann Arbor, 734-263-2780 Grow, Daniel W., Daniel W. Grow, St. Joseph Gurewitz, Harold Z., Gurewitz & Raben, Detroit Hackett, William P., Attorney at Law, Dearborn Heights Kelley, Deanna L., Deanna L. Kelley, Milford Kirsch-Satawa, Lisa, Kirsch Daskas Law Group, Bloomfield Hills Kutinsky, Eric I., The Michigan Legal Team, West Bloomfield Lavigne, Joseph A., Law Offices of Joseph A. Lavigne, Farmington Hills Pg. S-4

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Steward, James B., Steward & Sheridan, Ishpeming

Krause, Sarah, Cripps & Silver Law, Detroit

Trainer, Thomas V., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy

Kriger, Allison, LaRene & Kriger, Detroit Lehman, Mariell R., Smith Lehman, Bloomfield Hills

Tripp, Amy R., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, Jackson Pg. S-4, S-5

Loebl, Rachel M., Law Office of Rachel M. Loebl, Huntington Woods

RISING STARS Abu-Aita, Amir, Abu-Aita Law Firm, Flint

Lucaj, Valentina, The Lucaj Law Firm, Troy

Herbert, Benjamin J., Herbert Machnik Law Firm, Kalamazoo

Manoogian, Max, Manoogian Law, Detroit

Murray, Amanda N., Bassett Law, Ann Arbor

McCormick, Alyssa, Law Offices of Michael Komorn, Farmington Hills

Mysliwiec, Melisa M.W., Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, Grand Rapids

Nahikian, Will, Will Defend You, Detroit

Ramdayal, Farrah, SSR Law Office, Clinton Township

Nyamfukudza, Takura, Chartier & Nyamfukudza, Okemos

Robbins, Scott M., Barron Rosenberg Mayoras & Mayoras, Troy

Upshaw, Geoffrey, Law Office of Geoffrey Upshaw, Grand Rapids

Paladino, Jessica M., Paladino Law, Monroe

Rutkowski, Michael L., Rutkowski Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills

Weinberg, Scott G., Michigan Criminal Lawyers, Bingham Farms

Potts, Colemon, Detroit Legal Group, Detroit

Solaiman, Erin, SSR Law Office, Clinton Township

Prain, Brian J., PrainLaw, Livonia

Thomas, James, Law Office of Carol Thomas, Saginaw

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Simon, Joseph “Joe”, Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon, Ann Arbor Smith, Shannon M., Smith Lehman, Bloomfield Hills Pg. S-4, S-5 Stablein, Paul J., Paul Stablein, Birmingham Stacer, Andrew D., Stacer, Plymouth Steinberg, Michael L., Law Offices of Michael L. Steinberg, Royal Oak Steingold, David S., Law Offices of David S. Steingold, Detroit Stout, Kimberly W., Kimberly W. Stout, Birmingham Pg. S-5 Tauber, Marshall S., Law Offices of Marshall S. Tauber, Bloomfield Hills

Williams, D. Todd, D. Todd Williams, Troy, 248-822-9200

D. TODD WILLIAMS

D. TODD WILLIAMS, P.C. Troy • 248-822-9200

www.dtoddlaw.com

Ricciardello, Michael, DeMatteis & Ricciardello, Shelby Township Rudoi, David, Rudoi Law, Royal Oak Rushing, Sydney E. F., Rushing Law, Detroit Sheena, Gregory R., Sheena Law, Southfield

Thomson, Brandon, The Probate Pro, Royal Oak

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

RISING STARS Alcendor, Ayanna, Great Lakes Legal Group, Lathrup Village

Small, Richard D., Small Law, Pontiac

Babi, Carly H., The Boss Attorney, Warren

Todd, Wesley J., Lewis Reed & Allen, Kalamazoo

Babi, Randy, The Boss Attorney, Warren

Van Steenkiste, Matthew R., Garmo & Kiste, Troy

Barnwell, William, Barnwell Law, Warren

VanGelderen, Peter, Willey & Chamberlain, Grand Rapids

Bazzi, Hassan K., AT Law Group, Dearborn

Brodeur-McGeorge, Laura A., Brodeur-McGeorge Legal, St. Clair Shores

Whittie, Dennis, The Whittie Law Center, Royal Oak

Belcher, Leanna, Belcher Law, Southgate

Wolfe, Rachel, Wolfe Law, Hazel Park

Camps, Peter N., The Sharp Firm, Clinton Township

Bennett, Samuel, The Bennett Law Firm, Royal Oak

Yermalenka, Olga, The Law Office of Olga Yermalenka, Plymouth

Taylor, Alexandria J., Taylor Law Firm, Detroit

Bernstein, Sam, ArborYpsi Law, Ann Arbor Berry, Brian T., Law Offices of Brian T. Berry, Allen Park Blanchard, Keeley, Blanchard Law, Greenville Bondy, Spencer M., Bondy Law, Milford Boria, Aaron J., Boria Law, Plymouth Cherry, Patrick, McCurdy Wotila & Porteous, Cadillac Coltrane, Aaron S., Shinners & Ellsworth, Saginaw Coontz, Dustyn, Coontz Law, Lansing

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI

Daniels, Colin A., Rockind Law, Bloomfield Hills Dillon, Lucas X., Dillon & Samuel, East Lansing Duplessis, Ashlee, Duplessis Law, Livonia

Larin, Daniel J., Daniel J. Larin, Birmingham Nichols, Michael J., The Nichols Law Firm, East Lansing Pg. S-4 Norwood, Matthew L., Matthew L. Norwood Law Offices, Flint, 810-235-4639

MATTHEW L. NORWOOD

MATTHEW L. NORWOOD LAW OFFICES Flint • 810-235-4639

www.attorneynorwood.com

Tafelski, Paul J., Pierce Farrell Tafelski & Wells, Bloomfield HIlls, 248-451-2200

Elkhoury, John C., The Law Office of John C. Elkhoury, Center Line Fabian, Pavol, Zamzow Fabian, Grand Rapids Fink, Wade, Wade Fink Law, Birmingham Franulic, Kiana, K.F. Legal Consulting, Southfield Freeman, Melissa, Blanchard Law, Greenville Gabbara, Suzan, Eaman & Gabbara, Troy Gardner, Brandon W., Brandon Gardner & Associates, Grand Rapids Giuliani, Alexandra M., Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar, Farmington Hills Haddad, Farris F., Farris F. Haddad & Associates, Troy Hadley, Joshua L., Hadley Law, St. Clair Shores Hamade, Hassan I., AT Law Group, Dearborn Hannawa, Nickolas K., Hannawa Law, Troy Horvath, Dena, Dena R. Horvath, Traverse City Ingber, Aaron D., KI Law, Troy Jones, Becket J., Hills at Law, Kalamazoo

PAUL J. TAFELSKI

PIERCE, FARRELL, TAFELSKI & WELLS, PLC Bloomfield HIlls • 248-451-2200

www.michigandefenselaw.com

RISING STARS Sternisha, Edward J., Law Office of Edward J. Sternisha, Grand Rapids

SUPER LAWYERS Buhl, Rosemary Howley, Buhl Little Lynwood & Harris, East Lansing

Harrison, Norman S., Attorney at Law, Saginaw Huff, Diane K., Anderson & Huff, Traverse City Kish, Gregory R., Kish Dykstra & Scott, Traverse City Malisow, Arthur L., Mall Malisow & Cooney, Farmington Hills Mannor, Robert (Bob), Mannor Law Group, Grand Blanc, 810-694-9000

Kaplan, Joshua A., The Kaplan Law Firm, Royal Oak

Rosenberg, Don L., Barron Rosenberg Mayoras & Mayoras, Troy

Karmo, Paul, Karmo Law, Birmingham

Schmitt Smith, Mary T., Lipson Neilson, Bloomfield Hills, 248-593-5000

Kennedy, II, Gary F., Kennedy Law Office, Shelby Charter Township

MARY T. SCHMITT SMITH

Kennedy, Robyn M., Kennedy Law Office, Shelby Charter Township

www.lipsonneilson.com

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Donahue, Jeffrey S., White Schneider, Lansing Eisenberg, Sue Ellen, Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Associates, Bloomfield Hills Pg. S-5 Fetter, Robert D., Miller Cohen, Detroit Gafkay, Julie A., Gafkay Law, Frankenmuth Golden, Joseph A., The Sharp Firm, Clinton Township Israel, Stuart M., Stuart M. Israel, Farmington Hills Linderman, Marla A., Linderman Law, Ann Arbor Mack, Jr., Richard G., Miller Cohen, Detroit Miller, Bruce A., Miller Cohen, Detroit Pg. S-4 Moore, James M., Gregory Moore Brooks & Clark, Detroit Nacht, David A., NachtLaw, Ann Arbor Philo, John C., Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice, Detroit Rivers, Beth M., Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Royal Oak Smith Kennedy, Katherine, Pinsky Smith Fayette & Kennedy, Grand Rapids Stempien, Eric, Stempien Law, Southfield Sterling, Raymond J., Sterling, Bloomfield Hills Walker, Angela L., Blanchard & Walker, Ann Arbor Wasserman, Cristine, Law Office of Cris Wasserman, Flint Yeotis, Dean T., Law Office of Dean T. Yeotis, Flint

ELDER LAW

Joseph, Kristina, Joseph Law Offices, Plymouth

Kelly, Michael B., Kelly & Kelly, Northville

Brault, Darcie R., McKnight Canzano Smith Radtke & Brault, Royal Oak

Flynn, Keith D., Miller Cohen, Detroit SUPER LAWYERS Barone, Patrick T., Barone Defense Firm, Birmingham

Covington, Alycia Penn, Abood Law Firm, Birmingham Crane, Cody, Hills at Law, Kalamazoo

SUPER LAWYERS Batey, Scott P., Batey Law Firm, Bingham Farms

LIPSON NEILSON, PC Bloomfield Hills • 248-593-5000

RISING STARS Dornbos, Erin, Pinsky Smith Fayette & Kennedy, Grand Rapids

Hallman, Zachary A., Meroueh Hallman, Dearborn Howard, II, Robert Michael, Bos & Glazier, Grand Rapids Hurwitz, Noah S., NachtLaw, Ann Arbor Schulz, Jack W., Schulz Law, Detroit

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Blanchard, David M., Blanchard & Walker, Ann Arbor

Conway, J.J., J.J. Conway Law, Royal Oak Croson, Charlotte, Croson Taub & Michaels, Ann Arbor Danieleski, Manda L., Manda L. Danieleski, Saginaw Fagan, Barry S., Fagan McManus, Royal Oak Fett, James K., Fett & Fields, Pinckney

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Neilson, Jeffrey T., Lipson Neilson, Bloomfield Hills, 248-593-5000

JEFFREY T. NEILSON

LIPSON NEILSON, PC Bloomfield Hills • 248-593-5000

www.lipsonneilson.com

Harder, Mark K., Warner Norcross + Judd, Holland Hartmann, Amy B., Hartmann & Nihem, Grosse Pointe Henke, Frank E., Warner Norcross + Judd, Clinton Township Hentkowski, Angela M., Steward & Sheridan, Ishpeming Jenney, Brian R., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy

Greco, David F., Gasiorek Morgan Greco McCauley & Kotzian, Farmington Hills

Simjanovski, Daniel D., Simjanovski Law Group, Clinton Township

Kellogg, Mark E., Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, Lansing

Howard, Sarah Riley, Pinsky Smith Fayette & Kennedy, Grand Rapids Pg. S-5

Skidmore, David L.J.M., Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids

Konop, Kenneth E., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Troy

Koncius, Brian E., Bogas & Koncius, Bingham Farms

RISING STARS Bourjaily, Ryan, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills

Labe, Robert B., Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett, Birmingham

Kotzian, David A., Gasiorek Morgan Greco McCauley & Kotzian, Farmington Hills Pg. S-4

Duffy, Alison F., Dickinson Wright, Troy

Larsen, David P., Bodman, Detroit

Morris, Laura E., Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids

Lentz, Marguerite Munson, Bodman, Troy

Lenhoff, Glen N., Law Office of Glen N. Lenhoff, Grand Blanc Lord, Jennifer L., Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Royal Oak Mastromarco, Jr., Victor J., The Mastromarco Firm, Saginaw McGehee, Cary S., Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Royal Oak Pg. S-4, S-5 Niskar, Joey S., The Niskar Law Firm, Farmington Hills Pinsky, H. Rhett, Pinsky Smith Fayette & Kennedy, Grand Rapids Pitt, Michael L., Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Royal Oak

Little, Nancy L., Buhl Little Lynwood & Harris, East Lansing

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE SUPER LAWYERS Acker, William B., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy

Bos, John E., Buhl Little Lynwood & Harris, East Lansing Burns, Jeff M., Jeff M. Burns, St. Clair Shores Collens, Howard H., Galloway and Collens, Huntington Woods Colton, Michael W., Michael W. Colton, Farmington Hills

Prescott, Sarah S., Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, Northville Pg. S-5

Cracchiolo, Anthony P., Bodman, Troy

Roumel, Nicholas, NachtLaw, Ann Arbor

Curoe, Andrew H., Bodman, Detroit

Sharp, Heidi T., The Sharp Firm, Clinton Township

de Reyna, David R., Kotz Sangster Wysocki, Detroit

Sklar, Joel B., Joel B. Sklar Law, Detroit

Denha, Randall A., Denha & Associates, Birmingham Pg. S-4

Sosin, Robert M., Alspector Sosin & Noveck, Bingham Farms, 248-642-3200

Deveney, Marie R., Dykema Gossett, Ann Arbor

ROBERT M. SOSIN ALSPECTOR, SOSIN & NOVECK, PLLC Bingham Farms • 248-642-3200

Kimball, Neil L., Mika Meyers, Grand Rapids

Cumming, Michael G., Dykema Gossett, Bloomfield Hills

MacFarlane, J. Thomas, Clark Hill, Birmingham Manela, Harley D., Mall Malisow & Cooney, Farmington Hills May, Alan A., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy Meyers, Susan G., Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids Mielock, Douglas A., Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Lansing Mills, Richard C., Marcoux Allen Bower & Kendall, Jackson Mitzel, Dennis M., Mitzel Law Group, Ann Arbor Murphy, Lauretta K., Miller Johnson, Grand Rapids Pg. S-4, S-5 Richards, Norman E., Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, Livonia Ross, Glenn G., Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler, Bloomfield Hills Schluter, Dawn M., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Troy Schuitmaker, Harold, Schuitmaker Law Office, Paw Paw Scott, John A., Kish Dykstra & Scott, Traverse City

Fuller, Michele P., Michigan Law Center, Macomb

Seavoy, Kenneth J., Kendricks Bordeau Keefe Seavoy & Larsen, Marquette

Gregory, George W., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy

Sherbin, Aaron H., Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, Southfield

Grix, Henry M., Dickinson Wright, Troy

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Stamler, Patricia A., Hertz Schram, Bloomfield Hills Swanson, Daniel D., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Wahl, Gerald D., Sterling, Bloomfield Hills Young, Jesse L., Kreis Enderle, Portage RISING STARS Hanna, Michael, Morgan & Morgan, Southfield

Lovell, Stephen, Ernst Charara & Lovell, Detroit Malhiot, Caitlin Elizabeth, Gold Star Law, Troy Mannarino, Angela M., Gasiorek Morgan Greco McCauley & Kotzian, Farmington Hills Nyeholt, Collin H., Law Offices of Casey D. Conklin, Okemos

ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Buttiglieri, Joseph P., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy

Camargo, Nicolas, Seyburn Kahn, Southfield, 248-353-7620 Pg. S-2 Carney, Jr., Donald F., Berry Moorman, Birmingham Chalgian, Douglas G., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, East Lansing Pg. S-4 Colman, Jonathan M., Barron Rosenberg Mayoras & Mayoras, Troy Ehrlich, Joseph H., Joseph Ehrlich, Bloomfield Hills Glazier, Sandra D., Lipson Neilson, Bloomfield Hills, 248-593-5000

SANDRA D. GLAZIER LIPSON NEILSON, PC Bloomfield Hills • 248-593-5000

www.lipsonneilson.com

Kraemer, Scott W., Kuiper Kraemer, Grand Rapids Luckenbach, Elizabeth L., Dickinson Wright, Troy Pg. S-5 Mayoras, Andrew W., Barron Rosenberg Mayoras & Mayoras, Troy

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Snitchler, Mark M., Hubbard Snitchler & Parzianello, Plymouth Sommerfeld, David W., Butzel Long, Bloomfield Hills Spica, James P., Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, Southfield Pg. S-4

Shelton, Michael D., Ferguson Widmayer & Clark, Ann Arbor

Haas, Trish Oleksa, Haas | Prokopec, Grosse Pointe Farms

Trimpe, Carrie E., Bodman, Grand Rapids

Harrington, III, James J., Harrington Law, Novi

Welton, Christine L., Welton Law, Rockford

Hauer, Harvey I., Hauer & Snover, Bloomfield Hills

Werbling, Jennifer Y., Schwartz Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Heath, Symantha, Elkouri Heath, Novi

Willis, Mariko C., Willis Law, Kalamazoo

Hohauser, Elizabeth A., Elizabeth A. Hohauser, Troy

Tatone, John R., John R. Tatone & Associates, Utica

Wrock, Rebecca K., Varnum, Ann Arbor

Teahan, Marlaine C., Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, Lansing Pg. S-4, S-5

Zak, Robert, Shea Aiello, Southfield

Tiplady, II, Robert P., Dykema Gossett, Ann Arbor Tucker, Rachel H., Joelson Rosenberg Moss Cohen Warren & Drasnin, Farmington Hills Van Haren, W. Michael, Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids

Zucco, Alexandre M., Dickinson Wright, Grand Rapids

FAMILY LAW

Lichterman, Susan S., Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, Southfield

SUPER LAWYERS Abbatt, Candyce Ewing, Abbatt Zurawski, Franklin

Wallace II, Harvey B., Berry Moorman, Detroit

Bank, Mark, Bank Rifkin, Birmingham Pg. S-4

Welber, Nancy H., Nancy H. Welber, Farmington Hills

Becker, Lori D., Becker Legal, Rochester

Willis, Michael J., Willis Law, Kalamazoo Wright, Joseph J., The Wright Law Firm, Troy RISING STARS Arnold, Rebecca, Marcoux Allen Bower & Kendall, Jackson

Babnik, Jr., Andrew, Babnik Law, Ann Arbor Bialick, Zachary J., Shea Aiello, Southfield Boroja, Daniel, Boroja Bernier & Associates, Shelby Township Bosch, Seth, Rickard Denney Garno Leichliter & Childers, Imlay City Browning, Kimberly C., Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates, Bloomfield Hills Canan, Lindsay N., Gielow Groom Terpstra & McEvoy, Norton Shores Dakroub, Hameed, Dakroub Law Group, Dearborn Davis, Patricia E., Kendricks Bordeau Keefe Seavoy & Larsen, Marquette Fabbri, Thomas E.F., Clark Hill, Birmingham Ferrara, Matthew, Finkel Whitefield Selik, Farmington Hills

Benson, Annette J., Annette Benson Law, Bingham Farms

Harp, Hadi A., Harp Law, Detroit

Martina, Carlo J., Carlo J. Martina, Plymouth Mellin, Irika N., Mellin Robinson, Troy, 248-614-9005

Black, Julia L., J. Black & Associates, Grand Blanc

Middleditch Wigod, Keri, Middleditch Law Firm, Birmingham, 248-621-3030 Pg. S-15

Bransdorfer, Elizabeth K., Mika Meyers, Grand Rapids Breitmeyer, Carol F., Breitmeyer Cushman, Detroit Pg. S-5

Moore, Phoebe J., Phoebe J. Moore, Caro, 989-672-4255

Bryan, Jennie Boldish, McShane & Bowie, Grand Rapids

Nacy, Elizabeth J., ADAM / Bowyer and Midtgard, Southfield

Buiteweg, Lori A., Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach Buiteweg & Solomon, Ann Arbor

O’Brien, Deborah F., Ihrie O’Brien, St. Clair Shores

Caplan, Matthew A., D.A.W.N./Caplan & Associates, Bingham Farms, 248-723-9473 Pg. S-3

Papista, Anthea E., Papista & Papista, Detroit

Omer, Robin L., Robin L. Omer, Lansing

MATTHEW A. CAPLAN

Peskin-Shepherd, Alisa A., Transitions Legal - Law Offices of Alisa Peskin-Shepherd, Bloomfield Hills

www.womensrights.com

Pitler, Randall B., Pitler Family Law & Mediation, Royal Oak, 248-584-0400

D.A.W.N./CAPLAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Bingham Farms • 248-723-9473

Catchick, Jr., J. Matthew, Catchick Law, Southfield

RANDALL B. PITLER

Cavellier, Gerald P., Hertz Schram, Bloomfield Hills

PITLER FAMILY LAW & MEDIATION, P.C. Royal Oak • 248-584-0400

Chioini, Randall J., Chioini Group, Mount Clemens

Fraim, Anne, Henneke Fraim & Dawes, Flint

Giarmarco, John J., Giarmarco Mullins & Horton, Troy

Lynch, William O., Fryhoff & Lynch, Bloomfield Hills

Bissett, Peter G., Peter G. Bissett, Troy

Cohen, Susan E., Law Office of Susan E. Cohen, Bloomfield Hills, 248-644-5600 Pg. S-4, S-5, S-14

Garavaglia, Joseph J., Estate Planning Solutions, Sterling Heights

Lumberg, Eric S., Law Offices of Eugene Lumberg and Eric S. Lumberg, West Bloomfield

McGinnis, Jr., Donald E., McGinnis Chiappelli Spresser, Troy

Chryssikos, James W., James Chryssikos Law Firm, Troy, 248-290-0515 Pg. S-14

Gaines, Macie Dru Tuiasosopo, Gaines & Gaines, Grosse Pointe

Long, Emily E., Long Law, Royal Oak

Berlin, William E., Berlin Family Law Group, Troy

Ferri, Matthew A., Law Office of Matthew A. Ferri, Bloomfield Hills Frasca, Anthony, Dykema Gossett, Ann Arbor

Kobliska, Mathew, DeBrincat Padgett Kobliska & Zick, Farmington Hills Kramer, Timothy J., Abbott Nicholson, Detroit

Veprauskas, IV, Victor A., Axis Estate Planning, Troy

Westerman, Susan S., Westerman & Morrissey, Ann Arbor

Jackman, Wade P., Jackman & Kasody, Bingham Farms

Cole, Kathleen L., Cole Family Law, Livonia Colman, Neil M., Colman Law Center, Clinton Township Cook, Shon Anne, Shon Cook Law, Muskegon Heights, 231-894-0909 Cronin, Sabrina Shaheen, Cronin Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills

www.AmicableDivorce.com

Prokopec, Dawn M., Haas | Prokopec, Grosse Pointe Farms Raczkowski, Annette T., Raczkowski & Associates, Franklin Reed, Steven A., Reed Law Group, Ann Arbor Rifkin, B. Andrew, Bank Rifkin, Birmingham Pg. S-4 Roane, Richard A., Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids Robbins, Michael A., Law Office of Michael A. Robbins, Bloomfield Hills, 248-646-7980

MICHAEL A. ROBBINS

Hendra, Andrew, Collis Griffor & Hendra, Ypsilanti

Cunningham, James P., Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett, Birmingham

Hertzberg, Nicole A., Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, Southfield

Cushman, Kathryn M., Breitmeyer Cushman, Detroit

Hilyard, Shane, The Gallagher Law Firm, East Lansing

Cutler, Michael H., Cutler & Associates, Farmington Hills

Huss, Kevin M., Lumbertown Law, Muskegon

Dawson, David R., Dawson Family Law, Sterling Heights

Robinson, Kristen L., Mellin Robinson, Troy, 248-614-9005

Jameson, Michael J., Bodman, Detroit

Duffy, Jill, Friedman Law Firm, Royal Oak

Rotter, Harriet B., Rotter & Stone, Franklin

Kapoor, Dave, The Kapoor Law Firm, Troy

Eisenberg, Laura E., Eisenberg & Spilman, Birmingham, 248-358-8880 Pg. S-4, S-5, S-11

Rubin, Jorin G., Law Office of Jorin G. Rubin, Birmingham, 248-799-9100 Pg. S-5, S-15

King-Penner, Kelli, Mannor Law Group, Grand Blanc, 810-694-9000

LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL A. ROBBINS Bloomfield Hills • 248-646-7980

www.michaelarobbins.com

Elkouri, Susan L., Elkouri Heath, Novi

Sarnacki, David C., The Sarnacki Law Firm, Grand Rapids

Kroll, Pamela M., Caputo Brosnan, Warren

Farrugia, Catrina, Domstein & Farrugia, Bloomfield Hills

Lawrence, Gabrielle C., Loomis Ewert Parsley Davis & Gotting, Lansing

Sater, Nazli G., Warner Norcross + Judd, Bloomfield Hills

Fayne, Barry, Law Office of Barry Fayne, Southfield

Schaefer, John F., The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer, Birmingham

Feldstein, Robert Z., Robert Z. Feldstein, Farmington Hills

Schnelz, Kurt E., Schnelz Wells, Birmingham

Long, Jay, Bodman, Detroit Lynwood, Katie, Buhl Little Lynwood & Harris, East Lansing Massaro, Julia, Bodman, Detroit Maul, Morgan, Maul Law Group, Grand Rapids Miracle, Meaghan, Miracle Law, Grand Rapids O’Laughlin, Beth L., Warner Norcross + Judd, Holland Ostahowski, Sarah L., Sarah’s Law Firm, Clare Owens, Joseph R., Dickinson Wright, Troy Remondino, Jennifer L., Warner Norcross + Judd, Holland Rubin, Michelle A., Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, Southfield Schwartz, David E., Barron Rosenberg Mayoras & Mayoras, Troy Shahan, Aaron R., Atlas Law, Plymouth

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Finazzo, Lori J., Lori J. Finazzo, Mount Clemens Findling, Daniel, Findling Law - The Divorce Guy, Royal Oak Frazee, Jeanne M., Law Office of Jeanne M. Frazee, Livonia Friedman, Lowell S., Friedman Law Firm, Royal Oak Fryhoff, Timothy T., Fryhoff & Lynch, Bloomfield Hills Giske, Staci D., Staci D. Giske, Berkley Gold, Edward D., The Gold Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills

Schrot, Jr., John J., Berry Moorman, Birmingham Scott, Keldon K., Mallory Lapka Scott & Selin, Lansing Selleck, Stacey L., Selleck Legal, Plymouth Sendelbach, Karen S., Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach Buiteweg & Solomon, Ann Arbor Snover, Mark A., Hauer & Snover, Bloomfield Hills

Gold, Lorne B., The Gold Law Firm, Bloomfield Hills Pg. S-4

Spilman, Amy M., Eisenberg & Spilman, Birmingham, 248-358-8880 Pg. S-11

Greenwald, Leslie “Les” Neil, Law Offices of Leslie Neil Greenwald, Bloomfield Hills

Stawski, Amy A., Kemp Klein Law Firm, Troy

Gucciardo, Renée K., The Gucciardo Law Firm, Bingham Farms, 248-723-5190 Pg. S-5

Stephens, Christine H., Stephens Family Law, Oxford Stern, Lisa D., Hertz Schram, Bloomfield Hills

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ELAINE STYPULA

LAW OFFICES OF ELAINE STYPULA Novi • 248-231-5600

www.oaklandcountyfamilylawyer.com Thacker, Connie R., Thacker Sleight, Grand Rapids Tooman, Rebecca, Innovative Law Services, Novi Unger, N. Rick, Rodnick Unger & Piraino, Warren

Riggs, Sarah Dinsmore, Law Office of Sarah Dinsmore Riggs, Plymouth Robbins, Bryan M., Robbins & Licavoli, Bloomfield Hills

Gleeson, II, Gerald J., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Troy Pg. S-4

Rumschlag, Adam D., Rumschlag Law, Birmingham

Kelly, Douglas R., Clark Hill, Birmingham

Salassa, Jeffrey M., Iafrate & Salassa, Clinton Township

Koernke, Thomas F., Grand Law, Grand Rapids

Schaffer, Katelyn, Bank Rifkin, Birmingham

Landry, David B., Landry Mazzeo & Dembinski, Farmington Hills

Schalte, Kelly M., Mellin Robinson, Troy, 248-614-9005

Margolis, Laurence H., Margolis Gallagher & Cross Law Firm, Ann Arbor

Schefsky, Patrick D., Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson, Midland

Victor, Richard S., Law Offices of Richard S. Victor, Bloomfield Township

Schmidt, Lisa, Schmidt Law Services, Ferndale

Weiner, Stewart, Maddin Hauser Roth & Heller, Southfield Wheaton, Jr., Donald C., Donald C. Wheaton Jr., St. Clair Shores

Sharkey, Katherine M., Kitchen Sharkey, Ann Arbor Sikorski, Lukas, The Sikorski Law Firm, Livonia Sleight, Allison E., Thacker Sleight, Grand Rapids

Wikander, Erica L., Johnsen Wikander, Grand Rapids

Solomon, Elizabeth, Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach Buiteweg & Solomon, Ann Arbor

Woll, Jessica R., Woll & Woll, Birmingham

Spresser, Lise M., McGinnis Chiappelli Spresser, Troy

Wolock, Miriam Z., Law Offices of Miriam Z. Wolock, Bloomfield Hills

Toburen, Mike, Toburen Law, Grand Rapids

Yu, Amy A., Amy Yu, Farmington Zopf, Katherine L., Law Offices of Katherine L. Zopf, Westland RISING STARS Abood, Jeffrey Lance, Abood Law Firm, Birmingham

Aretakis German, Sara, Woll & Woll, Birmingham Baluha, Katherine, Katie Marie Law, Freeland Boase, Jamie, The Law Office of Jamie L. Boase, Orion charter Township Bono, Sherri L., Law Office of Michael A. Robbins, Bloomfield Hills Cheltenham, Colline, Cheltenham Law, East Lansing Constand, Dana M., Family Focus Law, Grosse Pointe Farms DeBene, Daniel J., Goldman & Associates, Troy

Fletcher, Jr., Loyst, Loyst Fletcher Jr., Flint

Roddy, Dion, Law Office of Dion Roddy, Troy

Urbani, II, Anthony, Urbani & Marshall, Clinton Township

Vogt, Kathy J., Garton & Vogt, Clinton Township

Elkins, Michael D., Elkins & Associates, Farmington Hills

Wagenaar, Renee Lynn, WN Law, Grand Rapids Wirth, Amanda Van Essen, Van Essen and Associates, Zeeland Zurawski, Casey, Abbatt Zurawski, Franklin

GENERAL LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Bos, Carole D., Bos & Glazier, Grand Rapids

Morganroth, Jeffrey B., Morganroth & Morganroth, Birmingham, 248-864-4000 Pg. S-15 Reed, Arnold E., Arnold E. Reed & Associates, Southfield Sevanthinathan, Pratheep, Seva Law Firm, Troy Stapleton, William J., Hooper Hathaway, Ann Arbor Steele, Daniel P., Law Office of Daniel P. Steele, Livonia Stek, Stanley J., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Grand Rapids Teicher, Mark L., Law Offices of Mark L. Teicher, Farmington Hills Truex, Bruce A., Secrest Wardle, Troy von Ende, Carl H., Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Detroit Wallace, Bruce T., Hooper Hathaway, Ann Arbor RISING STARS Catrinar, Brian A., Collins Einhorn Farrell, Southfield

Dame, Jr., Frank Anthony, Bush Seyferth, Kalamazoo Gaines, Jr., Robbie J., Gaines & Gaines, Grosse Pointe Hansmann, Leigh A., Oade Stroud & Kleiman, East Lansing

Condit, Michael, Condit McGarry & Schloff, Troy

Head, Shawn H., The Head Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Cornell, Jr., Ronald L., Seyburn Kahn, Southfield, 248-353-7620 Pg. S-2

Mesadieu, Sterlin, Mesadieu Law Firm, Okemos

Daniels, Thomas E., Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, Ann Arbor Dilley, Frederick D., Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Grand Rapids

Mansoor, Silvia Alexandria, Zausmer, Farmington Hills Morin, Kaitlyn A., Warner Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids CONTINUED ON PAGE S-12

Dizik, Jordan S., The Dizik Law Firm, Birmingham Draper, Roquia K., Warner Norcross + Judd, Bloomfield Hills Faber, Joshua, Berlin Family Law Group, Troy Flynn, Erin C., Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach Buiteweg & Solomon, Ann Arbor Germain, Dennis M., Best Interest Law, Shelby Township Ghannam, Angela J., Steslicki & Ghannam, Plymouth Giordano, Michele M., Giordano Law, Grand Rapids Goldner, Ruth, Goldner Deeg, Royal Oak Grover, Kimberly A., Kimberly A. Grover, Allen Park Heltsley, Jessica, Pospiech Family Law & Mediation, Bloomfield Hills Hermiz, Madana M., Hermiz Law, Troy Hoebeke, Maria L., Taylor Butterfield Howell Churchill & Garner, Lapeer Jacques, Derek, The Mitten Law Firm, Southgate Kelly, Ryan M., Kelly & Kelly, Northville Kern, Erika, Law Offices of Erika L. Kern, Port Huron Kizy-White, Channelle, Kizy Law, Southfield Klich, Gregory T., Klich Law Firm, Rochester Korr, Allison Greenlee, Stancati Hencken & Greenlee, Kalamazoo Krysak Frampton, Katherine A., Fausone Bohn, Northville Lashier, Jessica M., Lashier Law Firm, Utica Licavoli, Matthew H., Robbins & Licavoli, Bloomfield Hills Love, Alison, Musser Love, Ann Arbor Mash, Erin C., Mash Law, Bloomfield Hills Medley, Angela, Polizzi & Medley Law, Mount Clemens Meeker, Alicia, Meeker Law, Mount Clemens Miller, Delia, Delia A. Miller, Bloomfield Hills Nunley, Royce, The Nunley Law Group, St. Clair Shores Polizzi, Laura E., Polizzi & Medley Law, Mount Clemens Post, Izak, Dreyer Hovey & Post, Harrison Quinn, Kyle J., McShane & Bowie, Grand Rapids

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Olney, Rachel G., Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Southfield Opalewski, Jr., Lawrence, Dalton & Tomich, Detroit Paulovich, Gerald K., Anthony Paulovich & Worrall, Dearborn Rodriguez, Oscar A., Hooper Hathaway, Ann Arbor Schaedig, Christopher R., Denenberg Tuffley, Southfield Schepers Wilson, Ariel, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, Ann Arbor Swindlehurst, Cara, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, Detroit Vitale, Sam, Varnum, Novi Wheatley, Paul E., Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, Southfield Wheelock, Joshua J., Nunley Wheelock, West Bloomfield

Bone, Richard A., Bone Bourbeau Law, Clinton Township

Koulouras, Dean, Law Offices of Dean Koulouras, Livonia

Bourbeau, Brian J., Bone Bourbeau Law, Clinton Township

Kuchon, Sarah E., Hohauser Kuchon, Troy, 248-619-0700 Pg. S-15

Boyer, Jr., William G., Boyer St. Pierre & Aull, Sterling Heights Buckfire, Daniel L., Buckfire & Buckfire, Southfield Buckfire, Lawrence J., Buckfire & Buckfire, Southfield Cochran, Terry L., Cochran Kroll & Associates, Livonia Cohan, James C., Law Offices of James C. Cohan, Southfield Colella, A. Vince, Moss & Colella, Southfield, 248-945-0100

A. VINCE COLELLA

MOSS & COLELLA P.C. Southfield • 248-945-0100

www.mosscolella.com

Kutinsky, Brian A., Malin and Kutinsky, Farmington Hills LaKritz, Barry F., LaKritz Law, Bloomfield Hills, 248-723-4747 Lantzy, Robert J., Buckfire & Buckfire, Southfield Lauck, Fred W., Lauck Law, Milford Leuchtman, Stephen N., Ravid & Associates, Southfield Lipton, Jody B., Lipton Law, Southfield Liss, Arthur Y., Liss Seder & Andrews, Bloomfield Hills Logeman, Robert E., Logeman Iafrate & Logeman, Ann Arbor

Young, Madeline R., Chapman Law Group, Troy

Collis, Christian, Giroux Trial Attorneys, Southfield

Macfarlane, John H., Mumford Schubel Macfarlane & Barnett, Battle Creek

Zainea, Kevin, Zainea Legal Services, St. Clair Shores

Conybeare, Barry R., Conybeare Law Office, St. Joseph

Malin, Jeffrey D., Malin and Kutinsky, Farmington Hills

Corey, Louis G., The Corey Law Firm, Royal Oak

Mangapora, Michael J., Michael J. Mangapora, Flint, 810-239-5200

Danzig, Jeffrey A., Johnson Law, Detroit

IMMIGRATION

Darling, Robert H., Robert H. Darling, Plymouth

SUPER LAWYERS Mann, George P., George P. Mann & Associates, Farmington Hills

Dempsey, Douglas A., Dempsey Facilitation Services, Southfield

Pastor, Caridad (Carrie), Pastor & Associates, Troy

Drew, Stephen R., Drew Cooper & Anding, Grand Rapids, 616-965-1353

Wise, Dawn Welk, Irani & Wise, Ann Arbor

Doherty, Paul F., Johnson Law, Detroit

MICHAEL J. MANGAPORA MICHAEL J. MANGAPORA, PC Flint • 810-239-5200

www.mangapora.com

Matz, Steven J., Matz Injury Law, Southfield

Economy, Thomas N., Christensen Law, Southfield

McCarthy, Jr., E. Thomas, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids

Ehrenberg, Robert J., Conybeare Law Office, St. Joseph

McHugh, Thomas G., Thomas G. McHugh, St. Clair Shores

De Armas, Marva, De Armas Law, Detroit

Fakhoury, Walid Y., Fakhoury Law Firm, Royal Oak

McKenna, Brian A., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, St. Clair Shores

El-Sayed, Moses Atef, George P. Mann & Associates, Farmington Hills

Feldman, Jeffrey H., Electrocution Lawyers, Farmington Hills

Meklir, Samuel A., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Melton, Scott R., Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, Grand Rapids

Farida, Lauren, Bajoka Law Group, Detroit

Feldman, Stanley J., The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Hobballah, Farah, Hobballah Legal Group, Dearborn

Femminineo, David C., Femminineo, Mount Clemens

Khavajian, Mani, KI Law, Troy

Filiatraut, Christopher D., Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, Southfield

Medina, Krystle-Marie, K-M Law, Lincoln Park

Fishback, George T., Law Office of George T. Fishback, Detroit

RISING STARS Chavez, Miguel, Akhtar & Chavez, Troy

Mikrut, Joshua J., Law Office of Joshua J. Mikrut, Wyoming Montesinos, Christian, Law Office of Christian Montesinos, Grand Rapids

Freed, Ian M., Law Office of Ian M. Freed, Southfield Garris, Michael J., Garris Garris Garris & Garris, Ann Arbor Garris, Steven Z., Garris Garris Garris & Garris, Ann Arbor

Mosko, Ellie, Mosko Law, Huntington Woods

Giroux, Robert M., Giroux Trial Attorneys, Southfield

Saleh, Carine R., Attorney at Law, Detroit

Goodman, Barry J., Goodman Acker, Southfield

Thomson, Brad, Immigration Law, Ann Arbor

Goodwin, Scott A., Goodwin & Scieszka, Birmingham, 248-644-4529 Pg. S-4, S-14

MILITARY/VETERANS LAW RISING STARS Kelly, Mandy L., Disability Law Group, Troy, 248-838-3000

MANDY L. KELLY

DISABILITY LAW GROUP Troy • 248-838-3000

www.disabilitylawgroup.com

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Abrahams, Jonathan D., Abrahams Law, Farmington Hills

Acker, Gerald H., Goodman Acker, Southfield Alexander, John Theodore, Alexander and Angelas, Bingham Farms

Googasian, Dean M., The Googasian Firm, Bloomfield Hills, 248-502-0875 Gordon, Merrill H., Merrill Gordon, Farmington Hills

Gursten, Lawrence E., Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills

DAVID M. MOSS

MOSS & COLELLA P.C. Southfield • 248-945-0100

www.mosscolella.com

Parillo, Michael P., Michael P. Parillo, Flint Peacock, Emily M., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley

Hamo, George, Hamo Law Firm, Flint

Petrucelli, Vincent R., Petrucelli & Waara, Iron River

Hanflik, Henry M., Law Office of Henry M. Hanflik, Flint

Posner, Gerald F., Posner Posner & Posner, Farmington Hills

Harris, Bradley B., Harris Altman, Bingham Farms

Raitt, Robert M., Raitt Law, Southfield

Harris, Daniel J., Law Office of Daniel J. Harris, Petoskey

Ratton, Michael T., Ratton Law Group, Detroit

Hartkop, Jeffrey W., Macomb Injury Lawyers, Clinton Township Hastings, Christopher J., The Hastings Injury Law Firm, Royal Oak

Hopkins, Stephen J., Hopkins & Forhan, Keego Harbor

Bernstein, Mark J., The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Jakeway, Edwin W., Jakeway Jakeway & Jakeway, Grand Blanc

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Moss, David M., Moss & Colella, Southfield, 248-945-0100

Gursten, Steven, Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills Pg. S-4

Bennett, Larry, Seikaly Stewart & Bennett, Farmington Hills

SUPERLAWYERS.COM

Morgan, Jr., Courtney E., Law Offices of Courtney Morgan, Dearborn

Padilla, Daniel V., Padilla Law Group, Birmingham, 248-593-0300 Pg. S-7

Greve, Guy R., Attorney at Law, Bay City

Himelhoch, Jeffrey J., Jeffrey J. Himelhoch, Flint

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Oliver, Glenn H., Mindell Law, Bingham Farms

Behm, Thomas R., Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, Grand Rapids

www.thurswell.com

GREWAL LAW PLLC Okemos • 517-372-1011

Green, Kevin S., Bashore Green Law Group, Pontiac

Hewitt, Brandon M., Michigan Auto Law, Grand Rapids

THURSWELL LAW Southfield • 248-354-2222

DAVID S. MITTLEMAN

Graves, James F., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing

Atnip, Heather J., Atnip & Associates, Rochester

MARK E. BOEGEHOLD

Mittleman, David S., Grewal Law, Okemos, 517-372-1011

Nickola, David J., Nickola & Nickola, Flint

Heilmann, Michael G., Downriver Injury and Auto Law, Taylor

Boegehold, Mark E., Thurswell Law, Southfield, 248-354-2222

Mindell, Jeffrey D., Mindell Law, Bingham Farms

Goren, Steven E., Goren Law, Bingham Farms

Allaben, John R. (Randy), Allaben & Bandeen, Grand Rapids

Blankenship, E. Jason, Law Offices of E. Jason Blankenship, Southfield

Mills, William F., Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, Grand Rapids

Ravid, David Lawrence, Ravid & Associates, Southfield Rooney, Scott W., Nemes Rooney, Farmington Hills Schefman, Bryan L., Schefman & Associates, Bloomfield Hills Seiferheld, Kevin H., Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills Shafer, David, Nolan & Nolan & Shafer, Muskegon Shapero, Anthony D., Liss Shapero & Mitnick, Berkley

James, Thomas W., Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills

Shibley, Paul E., West Michigan Injury Lawyers, Muskegon, 231-725-8444

Janes, J. Paul, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, Grand Rapids

Silver, Franci B., Lee B. Steinberg, Southfield

Jilek, Jonathan N., Koning & Jilek, Portage

Sinas, George T., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing Pg. S-4

Johnson, Ven, Johnson Law, Detroit Pg. S-4

Sinas, Stephen H., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing

Kalka, Suzanne Marie, Kalka Law Firm, Sterling Heights

Sinas, Thomas, Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Grand Rapids

Komar, Kevin Z., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing

Smith, Timothy P., Smith & Johnson, Traverse City

Koning, James H., Koning & Jilek, Portage

Souweidane, Edward E., Fraser & Souweidane, Mount Clemens

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Makki, Fahed Hussein, Makki Law, Southfield

Mafrice, Frank, Frank Mafrice and Associates, Southfield

Stearn, Todd J., Law Offices of Todd J. Stearn, Southfield

Marko, Jonathan R., Marko Law, Detroit

Stempky Kime, Sarah S., Christensen Law, Southfield

Mitnick, Scott M., Liss Shapero & Mitnick, Berkley

McKeen, Brian J., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400 Pg. S-4

Thompson, George R., Thompson & O’Neil, Traverse City

Mumen, Ruhul, MILG, Hamtramck

Tirella, David T., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Neubauer, Cliff, Erskine Law, Rochester

Waechter, Jason A., Law Offices of Jason A. Waechter, Southfield

O’Bryan, Sean J., O’Bryan Law, Birmingham

Waldman, Bryan J., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing

Pappas, Evan N., Giroux Trial Attorneys, Southfield

Wallace, Randy J., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley

Peri, Bradley M., Goodman Acker, Southfield

Meyers, Mary Pat (Rosen), Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Olsman, Jules B., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley Pg. S-4 Paskel, Clifford, Paskel Tashman Walker, Southfield, 248-353-7750 Pg. S-15 Pylman, Norman H., Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, Grand Rapids

Waun, Thomas W., Johnson Law, Flint

Rice-Campbell, Pamela, Rice Law, Eastpointe

Randall, Anne L., Reiter & Walsh, Bloomfield HIlls, 248-593-5100

Weber, Craig M., The Googasian Firm, Bloomfield Hills, 248-540-3333

Safir, Gary, Goodwin & Scieszka, Birmingham

Reiter, Jesse M., Reiter & Walsh, Bloomfield HIlls, 248-593-5100

Schanta, Samantha E., Padilla Law Group, Birmingham, 248-593-0300 Pg. S-7

Rosen, Norman H., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Weston, Steven H., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Kalamazoo

Schlinker, Loryn, West Michigan Injury Lawyers, Muskegon, 800-637-7083

Sanfield, Joel A., Lipton Law, Southfield

Whiting III, Paul J., Whiting Law, Southfield

Sheriff, Omar, Seva Law Firm, Troy

Sickels, Robert B., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Wikander, Matthew L., Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids

Sikora, Lindsay F., Sikora Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Susskind, Judith A., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Pg. S-4, S-5

Steadmon, Raymond C., Keilen Law, Kalamazoo

Thurswell, Gerald, Thurswell Law, Southfield, 248-354-2222

Weisserman, Michael A., The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Winston, Nicole M., Rowling Partipilo & Winston, Port Huron, 810-985-7700 Pg. S-15

Swartz, Matthew, Nolan & Shafer, Muskegon

Roth, Robert P., RP Roth Law, Southfield

GERALD THURSWELL THURSWELL LAW Southfield • 248-354-2222

Wotila, Roger, McCurdy Wotila & Porteous, Cadillac

Terebelo, Joshua R., Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills

Wuori, Thomas J., RingsmuthWuori, Traverse City

Toutant, Phillip B., Numinen DeForge & Toutant, Marquette

Zick, John A., DeBrincat Padgett Kobliska & Zick, Farmington Hills

Tucker, Catherine E., Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing

Tucker, Norman D., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Vahdat, Jordan S., Vahdat Weisman Law, Livonia

Turner, Matthew L., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

RISING STARS Ajrouch, Ali, Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz, Southfield

Warner, Amanda B., Goodman Acker, Southfield

Victor, Howard J., Worsham & Victor, West Bloomfield

Yeater, Jake, Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, Southfield

Walsh, Rebecca S., Reiter & Walsh, Bloomfield HIlls, 248-593-5100 Pg. S-5

Altman, Brett, Harris Altman, Bingham Farms Aneese, Matthew M., The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, Farmington Hills Anthony, Jarrod, Anthony Paulovich & Worrall, Dearborn Bahri, Ronita, Goodman Acker, Southfield Bates, Matthew R., Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, Southfield

Younan, Naim G., Fakhoury Law Firm, Royal Oak

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF

www.thurswell.com

Watkins, Kenneth T., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Weidenfeller, Scott, Grewal Law, Northville, 248-238-4066

SCOTT WEIDENFELLER GREWAL LAW PLLC Northville • 248-238-4066

SUPER LAWYERS Aaron, Jody L., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400 Pg. S-4, S-5

Weiner, Ronald K., Lipton Law, Southfield

Compton, S. Wesley, Padilla Law Group, Birmingham, 248-593-0300 Pg. S-7

Ash, III, Charles R., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Winter, David J., David J. Winter, Plymouth

Doss, Krystina, Christopher J. Trainor & Associates, White Lake Draugelis, Nicholas, Draugelis & Draugelis, St. Clair Shores

Bereznoff, Gregory M., Law Offices of Gregory M Bereznoff, Rochester Hills

Draugelis, Sam, Draugelis & Draugelis, St. Clair Shores

Christensen, David W., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

DuRoss, Leah, Merry Farnen & Ryan, St. Clair Shores

Counsman, Richard T., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Camper, Chris, Lipton Law, Southfield Charara, Ali, Ernst Charara & Lovell, Detroit

Elia, Sam E., Elia & Ponto, Southfield

Behm, Michael J., Behm & Behm, Flint

www.4grewallaw.com

RISING STARS Culaj, Ardiana, Thurswell Law, Southfield, 248-354-2222

ARDIANA CULAJ

THURSWELL LAW Southfield • 248-354-2222

www.thurswell.com

Ellis, Tiffany, Weitz & Luxenberg, Detroit

Cunningham, Michael J., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Esser-Weidenfeller, Lisa M., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Farhat, Bill, Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz, Southfield

Curtis, Matthew G., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Hurbis, Steven, McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Fraser, V, Stuart A., Fraser & Souweidane, Mount Clemens

DeNardis, Ronald F., Ronald F. DeNardis, Grosse Pointe Shores

Kosmowski, Daniel, Brain Care Law, Bloomfield Hills

Gilders, Ross, MichiganLawsuit.com, Royal Oak

Dragovic, Andy, Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Lee, Kenneth D., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Gill, Manpreet, Seva Law Firm, Troy

Engelhardt, Chad D., Goethel Engelhardt, Ann Arbor Pg. S-4

Malone, John M., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Gumina, Nicholas F.X., Eardley Law, Rockford

Engelhardt, Jennifer A., Goethel Engelhardt, Ann Arbor

Proulx, Erik L., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Haidar, Kassem, Haidar Law, Southfield

Fox, Richard D., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Hamo, Alex, Hamo Law Firm, Flint, 810-234-3667

Gates, Barry J., Law Offices of Barry J. Gates, Ann Arbor

Secorski, Jennifer L., Reiter & Walsh, Bloomfield HIlls, 248-593-5100

ALEX HAMO

HAMO LAW FIRM Flint • 810-234-3667

www.hamolaw.com Hanna, Nora, Fieger Law, Southfield Hoff, Dustin, Christensen Law, Southfield

Goethel, Stephen B., Goethel Engelhardt, Ann Arbor Greenman, Milton H., Thurswell Law, Southfield, 248-354-2222 THURSWELL LAW Southfield • 248-354-2222

www.thurswell.com

Groffsky, Richard L., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield

Huang, Charissa C., Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids

Kay, Andrew F., McKeen & Associates, Detroit, 313-961-4400

Jones, Jordan, Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills Kassab, Alexander J., The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, Farmington Hills

Zalewski, Dina M., Sommers Schwartz, Southfield Zavier, Michael, Paskel Tashman Walker, Southfield

MILTON H. GREENMAN

Houghton, Rick J., Michigan Auto Law, Grand Rapids

Jones, Greg, Gasiorek Morgan Greco McCauley & Kotzian, Farmington Hills

Yaldo, Fallon, Hertz Schram, Bloomfield Hills

Kinsey, Jr., Euel W., Thurswell Law, Southfield, 248-354-2222

EUEL W. KINSEY, JR.

THURSWELL LAW Southfield • 248-354-2222

www.thurswell.com

Keck, Brian Thomas, Law Offices of Courtney Morgan, Dearborn

Lipton, Marc E., Lipton Law, Southfield

Kemp, Alexander P., Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills

Little, Ronda M., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley

Latham, Alan L., Latham Law, Birmingham, 248-210-4735 Pg. S-15

MacKenzie, Donna M., Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, Berkley Pg. S-4, S-5

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Riddle, Kevin C., Fieger Law, Southfield

Tyler, B.A., Tyler Law Firm, Troy

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS DeAgostino, Thomas M., Potter DeAgostino O’Dea & Clark, Auburn Hills

Googasian, George A., The Googasian Firm, Bloomfield Hills, 248-540-3333 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-14

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Howlett, Thomas H., The Googasian Firm, Bloomfield Hills, 248-502-0862 Lennon, Edward G., Lennon Law, Birmingham Roether, Robert H., Attorney at Law, Saline

REAL ESTATE SUPER LAWYERS Best, Stuart A., Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., Troy

Parnell, Jr., John R., The Parnell Firm, St. Clair Shores RISING STARS Alexander, Evan, Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer, Farmington Hills

Calvin, John, Calvin Law Center, West Bloomfield Cummings, Brett A., Law Offices of Brett A. Cummings, Lawton

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SUPER LAWYERS Hamm, Andrea L., Miller Cohen, Detroit RISING STARS Boersma, Sasha, Conybeare Law Office, St. Joseph

Bui, Crystal, Bui Law, Grand Rapids Ficklin, Bobby, The Ficklin Law Firm, Lansing Kaiser, Ryan, Nyman Turkish, Southfield Lamey, Wesley J., Disability Attorneys of Michigan, Warren, 800-949-2900

WESLEY J. LAMEY DISABILITY ATTORNEYS OF MICHIGAN Warren • 800-949-2900

SORTED ALPHABETICALLY

Selected to Super Lawyers

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RICHARD F. BURNS, JR.

JAMES W. CHRYSSIKOS

30150 Telegraph Road Suite 300 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Tel: 248-530-5540 Fax: 248-530-5547 Richard@richardburnslaw.com www.richardburnslaw.com

1111 West Long Lake Road Suite 202 Troy, MI 48098 Tel: 248-290-0515 Fax: 248-641-9921 jwc@chryssikoslaw.com www.chryssikoslaw.com

LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD F. BURNS, JR., PC

JAMES CHRYSSIKOS LAW FIRM, PLLC

INSURANCE COVERAGE

FAMILY LAW

Richard F. Burns, Jr. specializes in general plaintiff personal injury matters and complicated insurance and coordination of benefit disputes involving no-fault insurers, ERISA welfare benefit plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. His law practice includes no-fault first party and third party litigation representing catastrophically injured clients.

A member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association for Justice, he has practiced extensively in federal and state courts for 43 years. On behalf of injured clients, he has favorably reduced or eliminated liens claimed by ERISA plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Mr. Burns has been a speaker at numerous educational seminars regarding Michigan No-Fault, the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, ERISA liens, and coordination of health/disability benefits.

James Chryssikos is an experienced family law attorney with a passion for family law and a mission to provide the highest quality legal services to his clients. With a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law issues, including divorce, mediation services, collaborative divorce, custody, support, and more, he approaches each challenge with enthusiasm and a focus on his client’s goals. Concentrating on family law for 20 years, he serves on the Family Law Council for the State Bar of Michigan, chairing the Legislative Committee. He serves as an editor for the Michigan Family Law Journal, earned his certificate of completion for Family Law Certificate Program, and has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest possible rating.

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

Selected to Super Lawyers

Selected to Super Lawyers

SUSAN E. COHEN

SCOTT A. GOODWIN

40900 Woodward Avenue Suite 111 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Tel: 248-644-5600 Fax: 248-644-5690 susan@susanecohenlaw.com www.susancohenlaw.com

999 Haynes Street Suite 385 Birmingham, MI 48009 Tel: 248-644-4529 Fax: 248-258-2837 sglaw@aol.com www.1888goodwin.com

LAW OFFICE OF SUSAN E. COHEN

GOODWIN & SCIESZKA, PC

www.damichigan.com

Mansour, Randall, Disability Law Group, Troy, 248-838-3000

RANDALL MANSOUR DISABILITY LAW GROUP Troy • 248-838-3000

www.disabilitylawgroup.com Riggs, Erika A., Disability Law Group, Troy, 248-838-3000

ERIKA A. RIGGS DISABILITY LAW GROUP Troy • 248-838-3000

www.disabilitylawgroup.com

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Susan Cohen is an experienced family law attorney who combines the skills she acquired earning her Master’s Degree in counseling, with her law degree, to assist her clients through all stages of the divorce process. Her practice encompasses divorce, separate maintenance, custody, parenting time, complex property negotiations, business and professional practice valuations, antenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and paternity, among others. She is selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America since 2013 in the field of Family Law, is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers with the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Scott Goodwin has been ranked in the Top 100 and Top 50 Michigan Super Lawyers lists year after year. He is past president of the Michigan Association for Justice, a preeminent trial lawyer organization in Michigan. In 2016, he was named to Leaders in the Law and in 2004 named Lawyer of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Mr. Goodwin has the resources, skills, experience and commitment to take on the largest corporations and insurance companies and he has been doing so for over 35 years. His passion means he will take every case personally and seek to obtain maximum compensation for his clients. His promise is that every individual he represents will be treated as if they were a member of his own family. Results matter, and winning is part of his name.

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF

Selected to Super Lawyers

RISING STARS Kent, Dennis, Dennis Kent Law, Rochester

Rebeck, Chelsea, Rebeck & Allen, Southfield

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SUPER LAWYERS Alpert, Joel L., Alpert & Alpert, Southfield

Berman, Alex, Michigan Workers Comp Lawyers, Farmington Hills

Selected to Rising Stars

ROBERT JUNE

TIMOTHY KAUFMANN

415 Detroit Street, 2nd Floor Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Tel: 734-481-1000 Fax: 734-481-1732 bobjune@junelaw.com www.junelaw.com

840 West Long Lake Road Suite 600 Troy, MI 48098 Tel: 248-312-2800 Fax: 248-879-0042 tkaufmann@vgpclaw.com www.vgpclaw.com

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT JUNE, PC

VANDEVEER GARZIA, PC

INSURANCE COVERAGE

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

REAL ESTATE

Charters, John P., Charters Tyler Zack & Shearer, Troy Fotieo, Themis J., Themis J. Fotieo, Grand Rapids

When clients face an insurance dispute, they need the help of a top-notch attorney as soon as their claim is denied, in order to understand the complicated process ahead. Robert June regularly handles all types of insurance and ERISA claims, including long-term disability, accidental death, life insurance, no-fault auto insurance, and health coverage disputes. Other lawyers frequently refer their most difficult cases to Mr. June, and his clients range from professionals who have lost the ability to perform their specialized work, to distraught family members whose grief is compounded when they learn that the life or accident insurance will not pay after all. Mr. June urges his clients to reach out to him as soon as they can so he can help them.

Timothy Kaufmann is an Associate Attorney with Vandeveer Garzia.

He focuses on insurance defense, corporate law, international law, and bankruptcy law. He has represented insurers, reinsurers, and self-insured in workers compensation, first and third-party automobile, errors and omissions, premises liability, employment, and corporate liability matters. Tim has represented banks and a number of private equity firms in both lending and special assets matters. Tim Kaufmann also specializes in representing clients in all aspects of real estate law, including complex commercial leases (including multiple building corporate condominium plans), purchase agreements, land contracts, construction mortgages and subornation agreements.

Kaufman, Jeffrey E., Michigan Workers Comp Lawyers, Farmington Hills Kirschner, Jeffrey S., Law Office of Jeffrey S. Kirschner, Southfield MacDonald, Robert J., MacDonald & MacDonald, Flint RISING STARS Cotton, Daimeon M., Cotton Law Center, Highland Park

Risko, Nicholas M., Bleakley Cypher Parent Warren & Quinn, Grand Rapids

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SARAH E. KUCHON

ALAN L. LATHAM

KERI MIDDLEDITCH WIGOD

363 West Big Beaver Road Suite 250 Troy, MI 48084 Tel: 248-619-0700 Fax: 248-619-0709 sarah@hohauserkuchon.com www.hohauserkuchon.com

346 Park Street Suite 130 Birmingham, MI 48009 Tel: 248-210-4735 Fax: 248-433-1989 alatham@lathamlawgroup.com www.lemonlawlawyers.com

355 S Old Woodward Avenue Suite 100 Birmingham, MI 48009 Tel: 248-621-3030 Fax: 248-646-8747 keri@middleditchlaw.com

HOHAUSER KUCHON

LATHAM LAW PLLC

MIDDLEDITCH LAW FIRM, PLLC

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

FAMILY LAW

Sarah Kuchon is a shareholder of Hohauser Kuchon, concentrating her practice on personal injury law. A Commissioner of the State Bar of Michigan, former member of the Representative Assembly of the State Bar of Michigan and active in bar associations at both the state and local levels, she sits as a Director on the Oakland County Bar Association Board of Directors. Sarah also teaches Auto Law for Oakland University’s paralegal program. From trial court to appellate practice, Sarah has distinguished herself in the panoply of varied injury practices from automobile negligence to dog bite to medical malpractice. Sarah exemplifies the firm’s motto: strength and honor.

Alan Lamar Latham is a top-rated attorney practicing at his solo law practice Latham Law PLLC in Birmingham, Michigan. Providing legal representation in Michigan for a variety of different issues including, but not limited to, personal injury, Alan Latham was selected to Michigan Rising Stars for 2020-2021. After completing undergraduate studies, he attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Alan Latham was admitted to the practice of law in 2013. Attorneys like Alan Lamar Latham are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.

Keri Middleditch has more than 20 years of legal experience handling issues of divorce, custody, parenting time, paternity, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, juvenile guardianships, adoptions, termination of parental rights, personal protection orders, and grandparents’ rights. She is often appointed as a mediator/ arbitrator for matrimonial disputes. In addition, she serves as a guardian ad litem for minor children, often in the middle of their parents’ custody battle. Ms. Middleditch handles emotionally charged cases and complex marital and separate property matters. She is an active speaker on various family law issues and has authored an article published by the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Selected to Super Lawyers

JEFFREY B. MORGANROTH

MORGANROTH & MORGANROTH, PLLC 344 North Old Woodward Avenue Suite 200 Birmingham, MI 48009 Tel: 248-864-4000 Fax: 248-864-4001 jmorganroth@morganrothlaw.com www.morganrothlaw.com

CONSUMER PROTECTION LEMON LAW

Selected to Super Lawyers

CLIFFORD PASKEL

PASKEL TASHMAN WALKER, P.C. 24445 Northwestern Highway Suite 102 Southfield, MI 48075 Tel: 248-353-7750 Fax: 248-353-2253 cpaskel@ptwlegal.com www.ptwlegal.com

Selected to Super Lawyers

JORIN G. RUBIN

LAW OFFICE OF JORIN G. RUBIN, PC

600 South Adams Road Suite 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 Tel: 248-799-9100 Fax: 248-799-7913 jorin@jorinrubin.com www.jorinrubin.com

GENERAL LITIGATION

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF

FAMILY LAW

Jeffrey B. Morganroth is the co-founder and managing partner of Morganroth & Morganroth. Mr. Morganroth has successfully served as litigation counsel in numerous high-profile matters, and he has extensive experience in many different practice areas such as complex commercial and business law, labor and employment, constitutional law, intellectual property, white-collar crime, product liability, and mass torts, among others. Mr. Morganroth earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, with distinction, and his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University, cum laude, where he was a member of Law Review. He is licensed in Michigan, New York, and Washington, D.C., and has been admitted in numerous federal and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Clifford Paskel will tell you that of all his accomplishments the most humbling and proudest are his recognition in 2007 by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for Outstanding Record of Advocacy for Low Income People and Community Service and, though he is of Jewish faith, his recognition in 1998 by the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church in Detroit as Christian Man of the Year. For over 50 years, Mr. Paskel’s firm, Paskel Tashman Walker, P.C., has been striving to protect the rights of and secure justice for the weakest of society: the very young, the very old, and the very poor.

Attorney Jorin Rubin is based in Birmingham, specializing in family law and asset forfeiture defense. As a federal prosecutor for 10 years prior to going into private practice, Jorin forcefully pursued justice.

There she specialized in finding assets that criminals had hidden, secreted, or held in the name of a third party. Her skill and initiative resulted in the forfeiture of millions of illegally-gained dollars in cash, jewelry, cars and boats to the United States Government.

Since opening her firm in 2002, Jorin has applied her prosecutorial skills and investigatory abilities on family law matters, as well as asset forfeiture defense. This is Ms. Rubin’s 11th consecutive year as a Michigan Super Lawyers honoree.

BUSINESS LITIGATION APPELLATE

Selected to Rising Stars

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Selected to Super Lawyers

RICHARD SULAKA

HARVEY R. WEINGARDEN

28455 Southfield Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076 Tel: 248-952-8228 rps@sulakalaw.com www.sulakalaw.com

7412 Tall Timbers West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Tel: 248-859-2703 hweingardenlaw@gmail.com www.harveyrweingarden.com

SULAKA LAW, PLLC

HARVEY R. WEINGARDEN, PLLC

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Selected to Super Lawyers

NICOLE M. WINSTON

ROWLING PARTIPILO & WINSTON, P.C. 701 Huron Avenue Port Huron, MI 48060 Tel: 810-985-7700 Fax: 810-966-9566 nicole@rpw-law.com

CANNABIS LAW

BUSINESS LITIGATION

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

Richard Sulaka is the former General Counsel and Human Resources Director for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and represents clients in high-growth/high-regulation industries, such as cannabis, blockchain, logistics, and public/private utilities.

Sulaka Law offers its clients the full suite of business legal services, from complex litigation and land use and zoning to mergers & acquisitions and intellectual property protection. Mr. Sulaka has served as counsel on over $500 million dollars in legal disputes and more than $2 billion dollars in business and real estate transactions.

He has received success at every level of his career including selection as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by Crain’s Business Detroit, and selection to Michigan Rising Stars (2020-2021).

As a well-respected attorney for over 40 years, Harvey Weingarden’s practice emphasizes business litigation, business torts, franchise disputes, and claims under the Business Corporation Act and Limited Liability Company Act. Local decision-making in a corporate environment is also a specialty, having served as counsel for automotive related local businesses. Harvey is also a private arbitrator and qualified mediator under the Michigan Court Rules. Harvey is a member of the Master Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and a Life Fellow of the Oakland County Bar Foundation. He is also a member of the Detroit Economic Club. Harvey has been named a Super Lawyers honoree consistently since 2015, and has been named a dBusiness Top Lawyer.

Nicole Winston is a Trial Lawyer and Partner of Rowling Partipilo & Winston, P.C. For the past 23 years, Nicole has represented hundreds of individuals across Michigan who have been injured or disabled due to the carelessness of others. Nicole has also worked with victims who have been denied benefits to which they are rightfully entitled. As a personal injury lawyer, Nicole enjoys helping her clients transition from accident victim to survivor. Nicole was born in Michigan but was raised in California. She graduated from Michigan State University and Thomas Cooley Law School. Nicole represents clients across the State of Michigan. Super Lawyers is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through an extensive evaluation. She was awarded this distinction for 2021.

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BEAUMONT HEALTH | WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE CLASSIC BEAUMONT CHILDREN’S | WALK FOR MIRACLES Beaumont Children’s seventh annual Walk for Miracles takes place at the family-friendly Detroit Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. Families will enjoy entertainment and refreshments. Each child receives a special superhero cape.

Funds raised during this event benefit the programs of Beaumont Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Please join us, as every step that you take makes a difference for local kids. Register now at beaumont.org/giving/ foundation-events/walk-for-miracles.

CHECKERED FLAG CHALLENGE FOUNDATION | CHECKERED FLAG BALL The Checkered Flag Ball revs up in Pontiac at the M1 Concourse on Saturday, Oct. 2. Presented by the Checkered Flag Challenge Foundation, this inaugural event will support M1 Mobility – a new initiative in partnership with Pontiac Community Foundation to provide transportation solutions that connect residents with necessary services from local organizations. Guests will experience a memorable celebration in the world of elite motorsports at the new M1 Event Center, which includes exceptional spirits/wines, fine cuisine, and dancing to Ben Sharkey. Groovy black and white dress attire is required. Please visit checkeredflagchallenge.org for more information.

Beaumont Health hosts the Women’s Health Care Classic on Tuesday, Sept. 21, which supports breast cancer programs within Beaumont hospitals Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne. This is a two-course event, providing southeastern Michigan community members with an enjoyable day of golf as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Women golfers are invited to play the course at Dearborn Country Club, while men and women are welcome to take on the challenge of the course at TPC Michigan. For event details, registration information, and sponsorship opportunities, visit beaumont.org/whcc.

DESIGNCONNECT | DRESS FOR 2050 FUNDRAISING GALA DesignConnect is a nonprofit organization that provides career pathways in creative design for Detroit students through experiential learning, financial assistance, and mentorship programs. We proudly present Dress for 2050 Fundraising Gala on Sept. 10 at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) Taubman Center to benefit the innovative youth of Detroit. This annual gala highlights fashion design; therefore, guests should arrive dressed to impress in futuristic and imaginative style.

Premium cocktails and wine will complement the strolling dinner. The agenda is set to include auctions, contests, dancing, raffles, and a live performance.

CCS and Vertical Detroit serve as generous sponsors, while Molly and Michael Beauregard, Doris and Ralph Gilles, R.J. King, and Don Manvel host. For sponsorship and ticket information, please visit designconnect4us.com.

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LIFE DIRECTIONS | SPARK OF HOPE TRIBUTE GALA Life Directions, Detroit’s peer-to-peer mentorship organization, will host its signature fundraising event on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. The evening’s festivities will be held at the GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden. Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment by the Swing Shift Orchestra, live/silent auctions, and VIP reception, followed by an afterglow. Also, there are opportunities to network with community, corporate, and student representatives. Lila Lazarus will emcee the event. Ed Peper, Kim Adams House, Paul Glantz, and Sister Rosalie A. Esquerra, O.P. will be honored for individual achievements. All proceeds help provide the right tools for young people to take a more purposeful life direction. Please visit lifedirections.org or call 313-420-0310 for sponsorship and ticket information.

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Attend the EyesOn Design Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Over 200 invitation-only vehicles reflect the theme: “Marques of Extinction: Significant Designs of Bygone Brands.” We pay homage to the brands – American and foreign – that are no longer in production, yet influential in their contribution to automobile design. Admission is $30; children under 12 are free. Reservations are required for our Champagne Brunch, which includes the car show (Adults: $85; Children under 12: $25). Please join us at 1:30 p.m. for the awards ceremony and 3:30 p.m. for the cash raffle. The first-prize recipient will go home with $5,000! For further details and ticket information, visit eyesondesigncarshow.com or call 313-824-4710. This function benefits the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology.

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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL | MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR MERCY GOLF OUTING The 31st annual Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing is on Monday, Sept. 20, at Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville. The event begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m., and shotgun start is set for 9 a.m. Please join us for an 18-hole scramble, contests, prizes, and a 2:30 p.m. lunch. Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school immersed in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, educates and inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead and serve with compassion.

Proceeds support the Tuition Assistance Fund and Athletics Department. Golf registration and sponsorship information can be found at mhsmi.org/golf.

MEADOW BROOK HALL | WILD GAME DINNER Meadow Brook Hall is hosting our Wild Game Dinner on Sept.

23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. As a self-supporting museum, Meadow Brook Hall relies on the generous support of the community to help interpret and preserve this National Historic Landmark. The annual Gourmet Wild Game Dinner & Auction is a well-established event entering its 15th year. We anticipate 200 to 250 guests from metro Detroit, who will enjoy a craft cocktail lounge, hors d’oeuvres, strolling dinner, and raffles as well as live/silent auctions. Joining us once again will be celebrity emcee Dave LewAllen of WXYZ Channel 7.

PROFESSIONAL GOLF PLANNERS OF AMERICA | STUDENT LEADERSHIP SERVICES INAUGURAL GOLF OUTING

MICHIGAN DESIGN CENTER | DESIGNERS’ OWN HOMES VIRTUAL TOUR Michigan Design Center’s “Designers’ Own Homes” Tour will be held virtually from Friday, Sept. 17, to Monday, Sept.

27. This video presentation will provide an intimate glimpse into the personal residences of six professional interior designers: Dawn Jacobs, Annie Kordas, Rachel Nelson, and Cheryl Nestro, along with the vacation homes of Barry Harrison and Kevin Serba. All net proceeds will benefit Detroit Public Television. Single tickets are $25. If you host a watch party for $40, you will be entered to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Michigan Design Center! Please visit michigandesign.com for further details and ticket purchases.

THE COMMUNITY HOUSE FOUNDATION | BATES STREET SOCIETY DINNER Please join us for a prestigious night at this year’s Bates Street Society Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 11. The event will feature cocktails/wine, a delicious three-course seated dinner, and inspirational recognition of our members and pillars. There will be live entertainment by jazz saxophonist Jeff Ponders II. Huel Perkins, broadcast journalist and iconic American news anchor, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Donors of significant charitable contributions that support the mission and work of The Community House in Birmingham will be applauded.

Members are honored annually at this black-tie affair hosted by The Community House Association and Foundation Boards of Directors.

Please join us for our inaugural charity golf outing on Monday, Sept. 20, at the beautiful Links of Novi golf course. Since 1982, Student Leadership Services has worked to ensure our youth remain healthy, safe, and alcohol-drug-free. Every dollar raised will go directly toward building teens’ skills through the SLS programs. Registration (now open!) includes driving range, golf cart, lunch, dinner, awards ceremony, raffle, silent auction, and gift bag. We are proud to partner with Professional Golf Planners of America for this event, where you will have an opportunity to participate in PGPA’s signature games, including a $10K Hole-in-One contest!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, visit progolfplanners.com/sls.

SAMARITAS | FIELDING HOPE On Thursday, Sept. 30, you are invited to join Samaritas for an exciting in-person, outdoor event at Jimmy John’s Field in Detroit suburb Utica. Together with Event Chair Tom Shafer, of Huntington Bank, Vice Chairs Kristin Ritter, of PwC, and the Rev. Bill Danaher, of Christ Church Cranbrook, we will celebrate Fielding Hope: 87 years of impact in the community. Our mission is to raise funds that will empower the most vulnerable members to live their fullest life possible. The evening will include a 50/50 Raffle Helicopter Ball Drop, craft beer and cocktails from New Holland Brewing Co. served with a gourmet dinner, fireworks show, and live entertainment! Purchase tickets today at samaritas.org/fieldinghope.

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AS IF MOTHERS DON’ T have enough to do, sometimes they’re pressed into service for additional tasks.

This woman is serving as caddie for the son striding determinedly ahead of her on Junior Golf Day at Detroit’s Palmer Park. There’s a folksy, Rockwellian quality to the image, as if Norman Rockwell might paint it for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.

Born on Detroit’s east side near Eastern Market to Italian immigrants in 1914, photographer Tony Spina (SPEEN’-ah) worked 40-plus years at the Detroit Free Press, shooting presidents and popes, the highborn and the hoi polloi. After a stint in the U.S. Navy, he was hired in 1946 and became the paper’s chief photographer in 1952. In the 1988 book Tony Spina: Chief Photographer, Spina, who had remained unobtrusive to his subjects as he waited for the right moment, captioned this image: “Mom was the caddy for Junior Golf Day as Tommy Taylor went swinging. … As soon as I spotted the mother walking behind, I knew I had my picture. I shot it from a sand trap, using a Speed Graphic. They walked on, unaware of me.”

In the same book, the photographer wrote that this image was one of his favorites. Spina was a Cass Technical High School and Detroit Institute of Technology graduate and died in 1995. The 18-hole Palmer Park golf course, which opened in 1927 and was popular with beginners and intermediates, was closed by the city of Detroit in 2018. —George Bulanda

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