Hour Detroit | October 2024

DETROIT

Top Doctors

We don’t back down. We drive forward.

We go for it for our patients and teammates. Our friends and family. We go for it in the labs, hospitals, clinics and partnerships all around the state.

For huge breakthroughs and microscopic details. In the neighborhoods and communities who need it the most.

We go for it because we have to. It’s who we are.

WE ARE

We congratulate the hundreds of Henry Ford physicians who are recognized in Hour Detroit’s Top Docs 2024— and who exemplify our “go for it” spirit.

henryford.com/future-of-health

TRUST

At Gorman’s, we think Trust may be the most important element when furnishing your home.

TRUST Gorman’s has furnished tens of thousands of homes during the last 84 years.

TRUST Gorman’s is financially secure and can execute all your expectations.

TRUST Gorman’s has integrity and will be focused on your individual needs.

TRUST Gorman’s “Must Be Right” policy is a way of life at Gorman’s, not a slogan.

TRUST Gorman’s entire business is built on trying every day to exceed your expectations.

At Gorman’s we are proud of our history. But we know, we will be judged by your next visit. We pledge to make it outstanding.

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WHAT MAKES OUR AS AMAZING AS YOUR KID? HEART CARE

When your child is diagnosed with a heart condition, big questions fill your mind. Questions like, “What are our options?” and “Which experts can I trust with my baby?” At University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, families find answers from Michigan’s No. 1 Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery program. And kids like yours receive the most advanced, evidence-based heart care—at one of the largest and best pediatric heart programs in the nation.

There’s a difference between an answer and a Michigan Answer for kids. Find your answer at MichMed.org/PedsCV.

NATURAL RESULTS UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDS

Our patients and their well-being are our top priority. As descendants of a family blessed with artistic talent, Drs. Michael and Christina Busuito have carried on a family tradition of creativity that dates back several generations to the southern coast of Sicily. They approach their specialty, plastic surgery, as applied artistry. Dr. Michael Busuito has been in practice for 36 years and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the renowned Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has been an Hour Detroit Magazine Top Doc every year since 2009. Dr. Christina Busuito practices all disciplines of plastic surgery and completed a fellowship in cosmetic surgery at the prestigious Beverly Hills Physicians in California. She is also a multi-year Hour Detroit Magazine Top Doc. This father-daughter team, both board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, are proud Hour Detroit Magazine Top Doc honorees and look forward to continuing the family tradition of Top Doc excellence. They proudly represent the outstanding group practice of Somerset Plastic Surgery located in Troy, Michigan.

SOMERSET

PLASTIC SURGERY

1080 Kirts Blvd. Suite 700 Troy, MI 48084 somersetplasticsurgery.com 248.362.2300

Dr. Michael J. Busuito

Dr. Christina M. Busuito

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Thank you for making health better.

Congratulations to our doctors for being recognized as Top Doctors by their peers. Thank you to all of the physicians in Southeast Michigan who help our patients achieve better health.

Your health and beauty are in trusted hands when you choose Dr. Elan Reisin, M.D., F.A.C.S., at Star Plastic Surgery in Novi. A multiyear Hour Detroit Top Doc honoree, he’s board-certi ed in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has received numerous national awards. Dr. Reisin, who serves as medical director at Star, and his team have completed over 20,000 cosmetic procedures. Dr. Reisin spent ve years as an attending physician, teaching plastic surgery residents at the prestigious Georgetown University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery, before creating Star Plastic Surgery, a pre-eminent, state-of-the-art A.A.A.H.C. surgical center and medical spa. He’s a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has traveled internationally to learn from top plastic surgeons and partaken in philanthropic trips to treat children with congenital and traumatic deformities in the Dominican Republic.

Excellence in Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Carlos A. Ramirez, offers expert surgical solutions for challenging head and neck conditions, including benign and malignant tumors as well as facial reconstruction, so you can face the future with confidence.

Why Choose Dr. Carlos A. Ramirez?

Dr. Ramirez is more than just a surgeon—he is a leader in his field with immense compassion in patient care and specialized expertise that few can match. As a board-certified Maxillofacial/Head & Neck Surgeon, he has undergone extensive fellowship training in the complex

management of advanced head and neck cancers, minimally invasive robotic surgery, and microvascular reconstructive surgery. His advanced skills ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care, alongside the most cutting-edge techniques.

Dr. Ramirez’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his numerous accolades, including being named a Top Doc multiple times by his peers. As the Section Chief of Maxillofacial Surgery at Ascension St John Hospital, the Director of the Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program and with a Fellowship

in Head and Neck Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction he ensures that his knowledge and experience is able to be passed down to the generations of surgeons to come.

Dr. Ramirez and his team are at the forefront of innovation in his specialty. He lectures nationally and internationally on all aspects of head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgery.

When you choose Dr. Ramirez, you’re choosing a surgeon who is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Now Accepting New Patients

Top Doc 2018, 2021, 2023 & 2024 carlos.ramirez@ascension.org

LakeShore Center for Head & Neck, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery 11900 E 12 Mile Road Suite # 210 Warren, Michigan, 48093 Phone: 586-582-7100

Affiliated with St John Hospital

RAISE THE BAR

Pictured left to right : Nicholas Moore, MD, Phiip Shaheen, MD, David Knesek, D.O, Paul Knapp, DO, Sean Bak, M.D.; Diana Silas, D.O. Todd Frush, M.D.

CONTENTS

50 Native Detroit

Southwest Detroit photographer Rosa María Zamarrón’s documentary images highlight Indigenous communities and explore contemporary issues.

57 Top Docs

Our annual list of metro Detroit’s leading physicians, as voted on by their peers. Plus, eight local doctors provide insights on the latest developments in their fields, new technologies, the science behind sleep, and more.

healthier life? Cardiologist Monica Jiddou-Patros, M.D., has some helpful tips.

CHECK IN CHECK OUT

Whether you’re ready to play, relax or make it a night unlike any other, MGM Grand Detroit satisfies any desire.

Excludes Michigan Disassociated Persons I 21+

Up Front HEALTH

Two health groups are bringing recreation and fitness to the public.

CRIME

We examine five of metro Detroit’s oldest unsolved murder cases.

PROFILE

The Michigander behind Freaks and Geeks and Bridesmaids has a new film.

EVENTS

Attend these charity events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

24/Seven

HOME DÉCOR

Get your house into the Halloween spirit without the Spirit Halloween look.

STYLE

The hottest looks we spotted at this year’s Fash Bash inside the DIA.

DESIGN

These two forwardlooking design firms are transforming historic spaces.

Agenda

CULTURE CONVO

In Nashville, Ryan Patrick Hooper says he tried many of the best things he’s ever had.

ARTS & CULTURE

LISTINGS

Notable live music, theater, comedy, arts events, and more this month.

HALLOWEEN

The Detroit Paranormal Expeditions duo reveal their spookiest experiences.

Food&Drink

DRINKS

A brief history of Michigan brews, just in time for the Detroit Fall Beer Festival.

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Looking for a classy dining experience in Plymouth? You can bank on this place.

TASTE TEST

Our critic samples seven super Italian subs in Detroit and its suburbs.

Q&A

We chat with Rocky Coronado of the James Beardhonored Nepantla Cafe.

RESTAURANT

LISTINGS, RECIPE

A Ray Of Hope . . .

For A Brighter Macomb™

Remarkable Turnaround: Promises Made & Kept by Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido

Under the leadership of Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido, the office has experienced a remarkable transformation. Prosecutor Lucido has fulfilled his promises by setting new standards for excellence, innovation, and diversity. His commitment to modernizing technology and streamlining case processing has led to record-breaking improvements, particularly in domestic violence and juvenile cases, and crime victim services.

Lucido’s dedication to diversity is evident, with 70% of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 1 positions now held by women and more women now lead special units. His efforts have also increased victim support by 67% and collected over $1.2 million in child support without relying on criminal prosecution.

As we celebrate our Top Docs and their contributions to the community, we also encourage everyone to make their voices heard this November. Your vote is crucial in shaping the future of Macomb County.

Peter J. Lucido - Macomb County Prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY PROSECUTOR

CONTRIBUTORS

HAVE

YOU EVER HAD A PARANORMAL EXPERIENCE IN METRO DETROIT?

Paris Giles

WROTE ACCESSIBLE PARKS & REC, PAGE 34

“I live in a century-old building near downtown. When I first moved in, I caught my shih tzu barking and aggressively posturing at ... nothing! He was clearly seeing something that I wasn’t. I thought I’d better be safe. I called my great-aunt over to sage and smudge and, you know, conjure up general good vibes.” Paris Giles writes about all things art and culture — and more. She’s a frequent contributor to Hour Detroit as well as other local and national publications. She’s been senior editor at BLAC and a beauty writer at Bustle. Find her on Instagram (@parisgiles_).

Matthew LaVere

PHOTOGRAPHED TOP DOCS, PAGE 57

“Yes, on a photo shoot years ago. It was a bright, sunny day, and only a few clouds. My client had stated [that] ‘at least we didn’t have any rain on the photo shoot,’ and within two to three minutes, we had a light drizzle that lasted for 10 minutes; we had to pause the shoot. General rule of thumb with most photographers: It’s best not to talk about unfavorable weather conditions!” Matthew LaVere is an editorial portrait and commercial photographer based in Detroit. His clients include Billboard magazine, the Detroit Lions, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Hour Detroit, and more. Find him on Instagram (@MattLaVerePhoto).

Ryan Patrick Hooper

WROTE CULTURE CONVO: NASHVILLE, PAGE 114

“The closest I’ve gotten to seeing the other side is doing the ghost-hunting tour at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit. Or maybe it’s ex-girlfriends haunting my social media feed.” Ryan Patrick Hooper is the host of In the Groove on Detroit’s NPR station, 101.9 WDET-FM. For this issue of Hour, we sent him down to another musical city — Nashville — to explore its arts, culture, and food scene. He found the greatest museum he’s ever been to: the National Museum of African American Music. Hooper is now dreaming of the day when something close to it pops up in Detroit. Find him on Instagram (@ryanpatrickhooper).

VOLUME TWENTY NINE | ISSUE TEN

PUBLISHER: Jason Hosko

EDITORIAL

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Kate Walsh

DIGITAL EDITOR: Christina Clark

COPY EDITOR: Olivia Sedlacek

ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Jack Thomas

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Juliana Lumaj

CONTRIBUTORS: Karen Buscemi, Adam Davidson, Bill Dow, Paris Giles, Jay Grossman, Ryan Patrick Hooper, Michelle Kobernick, Mickey Lyons, Danny Palumbo, Will Reaume, Megan Swoyer, Lauren Wethington

INTERNS: Alaina Orow, Jack Turpen

DESIGN

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Lindsay Richards

SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST: Stephanie Daniel

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR: Steven Prokuda

CONTRIBUTORS: Matthew LaVere, Sal Rodriguez, Rebecca Simonov

SALES

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: Cynthia Barnhart, Hannah Brown, Karli Brown, Cathleen Francois, Aubrey Kapala, Donna Kassab, Lisa LaBelle, Carol Lawrence, Mary Pantely & Associates

PUBLISHING & SALES INTERN: Eden Amcheslavsky

PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Crystal Nelson

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Amanda Kozlowski

ACCOUNT MANAGER: Elizabeth Kowalik

IT IT DIRECTOR: Jeremy Leland

DIGITAL

DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY: Travis Cleveland

DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Matt Cappo

SR. DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: Luanne Lim

DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: Connor McDonald

CIRCULATION

CIRCULATION MANAGER: Riley Meyers

CIRCULATION COORDINATORS: David Benvenuto, Cathy Krajenke, Rachel Moulden, Michele Wold

MARKETING & EVENTS

MARKETING & EVENTS MANAG ER: Lyndsay Zelenak

MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR: Jaime Presnail

COMMUNICATIONS & PR LEAD: Regan Wright

WEDDINGS ACCOUNT MANAGER: Karen Wilkie

MARKETING & EVENTS INTERNS: Samantha Boeskool, Anna Forberg, Erin Timmis, Paige Tushman

EVENT DESIGN INTERN: Paige Tushman

MARKETING RESEARCH

MARKETING RESEARCH DIRECTOR: Sofia Shevin

MARKETING RESEARCH COORDINATORS: Alyssa Fueri, Kristin Mingo

MARKETING RESEARCH SALES COORDINATOR: Alexandra Thompson

MARKETING RESEARCH SALES ASSISTANT: Theresa Lowery

PRS GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Kendra Okamoto

MARKETING RESEARCH INTERNS: Grace Grandelius, Sarah Helling, Natasha Samsonov

BUSINESS

CEO: Stefan Wanczyk

PRESIDENT: John Balardo

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS: Kathie Gorecki

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE: Andrew Kotzian

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATES: Dian Mauro, Austin Schmelzle

PUBLISHING AND SALES INTERN: Morgan West

DISTRIBUTION: Target Distribution, Troy

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EDITOR’S LETTER

What does it mean to be a Top Doctor?

If you’ve noticed the plaques on the walls at your doctor’s office, you can surmise that it means a lot to them — and it should to you, too. Out of 20,000plus eligible physicians in metro Detroit, a little over 1,000 make Hour Detroit’s list. These individuals not only were nominated by their peers in an online survey but also passed the screening process conducted by Professional Research Services, which verified their licensing and reviewed any infractions through applicable boards, agencies, and rating services.

When we asked Dr. Kyle Miletic of Henry Ford Health — one of the doctors we photographed and interviewed for this issue — the significance of being named a Top Doc, he said, “It is a great honor. As physicians, we are constantly getting feedback from our patients about the care they’ve received. However, the Top Doctor awards come from our fellow physicians — getting that feedback from our colleagues and knowing we have their respect is very affirming and certainly motivates me to keep pushing my practice forward to improve the health of our community.” Turn to page 57 to see this year’s list of Top Docs and their answers to questions regarding artificial intelligence, longevity, sleep, and TikTok.

This issue also includes articles that are especially relevant in October. To commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, associate editor Jack Thomas reached out to local photographer Rosa María Zamarrón — whose photography highlights the Indigenous community in metro Detroit and beyond — and asked her to share just a few of her favorites from her career so far. To see those and to find info on a Detroit exhibit she’s part of this month, go to page 50. And of course, an October issue wouldn’t be complete without some Halloween content; this year’s includes a spotlight on fall décor, an interview with paranormal investigators, and a bewitching cocktail recipe.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Hour Detroit, whether you’re reading it to stay connected to our community, using it as a guide to events or restaurants, or looking for a doctor for yourself or your family.

KATE WALSH, EDITOR KWALSH@HOUR-MEDIA.COM

From Our Readers

“Title Wave” (August 2024 issue)

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“Massive Art” (August 2024 issue)

“It is moving to see it [Tiff Massey’s solo DIA exhibit] in person! Beautiful work that tells a story. I plan to see it again while it is [in] town!”

—@djwp66, Instagram

“Dog-Friendly Patios to Check Out in Metro Detroit” (online) “In our family, we enjoy cat-friendly outdoor dining! Our kitty likes being out and about in her stroller.”

—Sharon Mathison Suess, Facebook

“Did You Know? Sleder’s Family Tavern in Traverse City” (partner video)

“Great food and service. Be sure to kiss the moose!”

—Linda Beesley, Facebook

Need to find a ghoulish gourd for this year’s jack-o’-lantern or fall squash recipe? Then it might be time to visit your local pumpkin patch! Find one that meets all your spooky season needs at hourdetroit.com/pumpkinpatches.

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One minute Justin Sanders was planning a quiet evening with a friend. The next, the Detroit man was critically injured in a shooting. One bullet pierced his heart; another shattered his femur. Justin spent six weeks in a hospital, fighting for life.

Once stabilized, Justin’s family chose Select Specialty Hospital – Macomb to continue his recovery. Justin arrived on a ventilator, unable to breathe, talk, walk, eat or think clearly. An interdisciplinary team collaborated on a plan that included 24/7 nursing care as well as physical, respiratory, occupational and speech therapies.

Three weeks later, Justin was breathing independently, talking, eating, his memory was improved and he was ready for inpatient rehabilitation. Today, he is home with his family and back at work.

Scan the QR code to read more about Justin’s recovery.

10 LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION.

We make recovery happen. Detroit area locations are Ann Arbor, Downriver, Flint, Grosse Pointe, Macomb, Northwest Detroit and Oakland as well as Battle Creek, Corewell Health Grand Rapids and Saginaw.

Up Front

GONE

HOLLYWOOD

Mount Clemens-raised Paul Feig on his new film and the Freaks and Geeks phenomenon p. 38

IN EARLY 2023, it was announced that the Detroit Pistons, Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and billionaire businessman Tom Gores had teamed up to create an interconnected, walkable, healthconscious community within Detroit’s New Center neighborhood. The groundbreaking took place this past May, and the plan is projected to take a decade to complete. In the end, Henry Ford Hospital’s main campus will enjoy a major expansion across West Grand Boulevard that will include, in part, a new patient tower and a $335 million research facility. Also expect contemporary residential, commercial, and retail spaces and possibly a hotel.

It all feels almost overwhelmingly grand. Still, the proprietors promise a commitment to community throughout the process and a proactive approach to healthy living. “This entire project is for the people of Detroit,” notes Barry Blackwell, manager of community relations for Henry Ford Health. “Even before we publicly announced the project, we met with members of the community to learn their priorities. They told us they want their neighborhood to feel walkable, welcoming, and interconnected, and that is reflected in our plans. Their input shaped our vision for the hospital campus.” He says Henry Ford’s engagement team has hosted more than 100 community meetings since the project was announced.

The venture will see to the construction of a centralized community park and accompanying green spaces, along with free and accessible basketball courts. The latter will sit just south of the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center. A Henry Ford Health spokesperson says, “Our efforts are focused on creating a vibrant and dynamic urban environment … that can be used for programming by our organizations and the community.”

HEALTH

ACCESSIBLE PARKS & REC

Two projects are in the works to help promote healthier living throughout metro Detroit

BY PARIS GILES

A Joint Effort

A more low-key but no less potentially impactful project is Priority Health’s undertaking to erect free and accessible fitness courts across Michigan. In 2019, alongside other big-name health care providers, Priority Health joined the National Fitness Campaign, an enterprise that aims to build healthy communities and schools with open-air fitness courts as the center point.

As of early August, 21 courts have been built so far, including ones in Madison Heights, Highland Park, Redford Township, Lansing, and Lincoln Park and even one nestled on Belle Isle. Visitors won’t find dumbbells, kettlebells, or convoluted machinery. Instead, the fitness courts feature seven stations that can be completed in just seven minutes and are designed to allow users to “leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout,” says Praveen Thadani, president

and CEO of Priority Health. “They’re made with best-inclass materials, … designed and engineered to withstand the elements in every environment. And so across all seasons that we experience in Michigan, they are still usable.” Community members can also download the Fitness Court app to serve as a digital coach of sorts.

Priority Health plans to have 30 fitness courts up and operational by the end of 2025, and that’s only the beginning. The hope is that when they’re finished, a third of Michiganders will have access to one of these courts. Whether physical, logistical, or emotional, the barriers to health are real, and Thadani says, “The campaign works to address the obesity epidemic by removing barriers to exercise and improving quality of life … regardless of financial status, regardless of their ethnic status, regardless of their fitness level or age.”

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A rendering shows Henry Ford Hospital’s main campus. A park, green spaces, and basketball courts are also in the works.

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Priority Health has helped open fitness courts, like this one on Belle Isle, across MIchigan.

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES

A look at some of metro Detroit’s oldest, coldest cases and what the state government, police departments, and sheriff’s offices are or aren’t doing about them

BY JAY GROSSMAN

COLD CASE: An unsolved criminal investigation (as of a homicide or abduction) that has stopped being actively pursued because of a lack of evidence (Merriam-Webster).

According to Project: Cold Case, Michigan is ranked sixth in the nation for most cold cases, with slightly over 19,000 active cold cases dating back to 1980. Nearly every police agency across southeast Michigan has at least one officer investigating a cold case, and newer tools, such as mitochondrial DNA and genetic genealogy, are bringing new evidence into focus.

In 2024, the state government allocated about $1 million to help solve some of these cases. More than half went to the Michigan State Police, and the rest went to cold case research programs at Western Michigan and Northern Michigan universities.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has a cold case unit of retired detectives who routinely investigate older cases to uncover new leads. They’re currently working on six homicide files.

“They’re passionate about solving these cases,” says Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. “Sometimes it’s with the help of new technology. In some instances, a witness is more willing to speak up because of the time that passed.”

The Detroit Police Homicide Cold Case Squad examines dozens of cases every year. The unit takes responsibility for a case when the lead investigator leaves the homicide department and the case is more than two years old. “The Cold Case Squad is a critical component of DPD Homicide,” Detroit Police Chief James White wrote in his 2024 budget proposal. “It advances investigations that may not otherwise receive the attention deserved, and it meets a significant need of the community by keeping those who lost loved ones informed of the investigation.”

Here’s a look at five cold cases in metro Detroit, plus contact information of the authorities for anyone who may have information that could help solve them.

CRIME

1976-77

BERNICE ONISKO

Our oldest and coldest case dates back to March 7, 1937, in the city of Hamtramck. It will likely never get solved.

Seventeen-year-old Bernice Onisko was heading home from church services on a clear night when an unknown assailant dragged her into an alley and raped and strangled her. She was found in the morning with her belt wrapped around her neck.

Despite a massive manhunt that went on for months, her killer was never caught.

“There was no DNA testing or anything like that at the time,” says Hamtramck historian and author Greg Kowalski. “The whole community was shocked and outraged that nobody was ever brought to justice, but the police had little to work with. It was more than likely a random encounter.”

Onisko lived with her mother. She was a quiet church girl who had just graduated from St. Ladislaus High School and hoped to become a typist. The school, located on Caniff Street, closed in 1981.

Days after the murder, Onisko’s mother received an anonymous handwritten letter mailed from Detroit. It was presumably written by the perpetrator, who claimed he only killed Onisko because she bit him during the attack.

“When you get this, I will be out of the state,” the person wrote. “What can I say — just amen.”

A fingerprint was lifted from the letter, but no arrests were ever made. To this day, the brutal murder of Bernice Onisko remains an open case.

TIMOTHY KING, MARK STEBBINS, JILL ROBINSON, AND KRISTINE MIHELICH

Who abducted Timothy King, and how did they get away with it?

On March 16, 1977, in the early evening hours, the Birmingham sixth grader left his home to buy candy at a corner drugstore near Maple and Woodward. Six days later, on March 22, his body was discovered in a shallow ditch alongside Gill Road in Livonia.

The young boy’s skateboard was tossed by his side.

Police believe Timothy King, 11, was the fourth and final victim in a series of killings that took place in southeast Michigan between February 1976 and March 1977. The perpetrator of these four homicides was dubbed the Oakland County Child Killer:

• Mark Stebbins, 12, of Ferndale, disappeared on Feb. 15, 1976. That afternoon, he had left a local American Legion hall and never made it home. His body was discovered four days later in a Southfield parking lot.

• Ten months later, on Dec. 22, 1976, Jill Robinson left her Royal Oak home in a huff following a spat with her mom. The 12-year-old never returned home. Her bike was discovered the next day behind a business on Woodward Avenue, and her body was found four days later near I-75 and Big Beaver Road in Troy.

• On Jan. 2, 1977, Kristine Mihelich, 10, never returned home after she went to a nearby 7-Eleven store in Berkley to buy a magazine. Her body was discovered 19 days later on a rural side street in Franklin.

Timothy King was aware of the abductions. His family told him to immediately “drop everything and run” if a stranger approached him.

Yet, somehow, someone managed to get close enough to grab him and drive away.

His abduction led to one of the largest police manhunts in the nation’s history. Thousands of tips came in. Skilled detectives from around the country helped with the investigation.

They could not save him.

More than 45 years later, no arrests have ever been made in any of the four cases. Timothy King’s older sister has her own theories about the cases, believing more than one person may have been involved.

“How is it that we’re here in 2024, all this time has passed, … and they still have not ruled out anybody?”

Cathy King wonders about the investigation.

Cathy King would like the Michigan State Police to provide an accurate account of whatever evidence still exists — and whether it’s amenable to more sophisticated DNA testing. She also wants all the evidence converted from paper to digital so that it is easier to sort through and share.

Finally, she believes investigators should reinterview survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred in the ’70s. Many of these cases were brushed under the rug at one time — and it’s still possible that someone alive knows something about the Oakland County Child Killer case.

“You have to keep it in the public’s eye,” she says about her brother’s abduction. “Otherwise, that’s the end of it.”

Tips can be sent to 1-855-MICHTIP (855-642-4847).

1985

CARLA TUCKER

On June 19, 1979, Carla Tucker left her home on Elmwood Street in Detroit to purchase a few items at a nearby grocery store. She was 14 at the time, a big sister to her four siblings, and a local spelling bee champ.

She never returned home.

More than a decade later, on Feb. 11, 1992, her body was discovered in a landfill in Carleton. Investigators determined the Detroit teenager had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Her body was left in a 55-gallon drum encased in concrete.

Authorities have no clues about how she was abducted.

At the time her body was discovered, investigators did not know her identity. That took another 22 years, until August 2014, when she was identified through DNA samples submitted by her siblings.

Carla Tucker’s case is one of many profiled on the Michigan Cold Cases website. Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in her case. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP (800-773-2587).

“You have to keep it in the public’s eye. Otherwise, that’s the end of it.”

—CATHY KING, SISTER OF TIMOTHY KING, BELIEVED TO BE THE LAST VICTIM OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD KILLER

CINDY LOUISE MOORE

In 1985, Cindy Louise Moore was planning for a brighter future.

It never happened.

Moore was living with her parents and had made a down payment on a mobile home in Auburn Hills. She planned to live there with her 2-year-old son.

On May 23, 1985, the 28-year-old mom finished an evening shift at the U.S. Postal Service in Troy. She was last seen in her silver Ford Tempo, presumably driving to her estranged husband’s home in Warren to pick up her son.

She never arrived in Warren or returned home to her parents in Independence Township. Cindy Louise Moore vanished, and to this day, authorities are not sure what happened to her.

“It haunts the family,” Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard says. “They want closure — that’s why we continue investigating these cases. We keep reexamining them, and we’ve had success.”

A week after Moore was reported missing, her car was found backed into a parking space at the Red Roof Inn at 14 Mile and John R roads in Madison Heights. The doors were locked, the keys were missing, and there were no signs of a struggle.

Police suspect foul play in her disappearance. Moore’s husband was previously considered a suspect in the case, but investigators say he was never arrested or charged.

Anyone who might know or remember something about the case is asked to contact the Cold Case Unit of the sheriff’s office at 248-858-7155.

HEINRICH BACHMANN

Heinrich Bachmann was murdered in his Troy home in August 1997. More than 27 years later, his killer remains free.

At the time, he was 42 years old, a divorced dad with a young son. He owned an auto brake shop in Pontiac that he ran with his father, Edmund Bachmann.

When Bachmann didn’t show up at the shop one morning, his father went to his son’s home on Butler Drive in Troy and found him dead. Investigators say Heinrich Bachmann was shot once in the back of the head.

There were no signs of robbery or struggle. Only one drawer in a bedroom appeared to have been ransacked. Everything else, including cash and jewelry, was left behind.

Authorities believe that Bachmann knew his killer, but they do not know the motive for the homicide.

“At this point, we’re hoping someone will have a change of heart and provide information,” Troy police Sgt. Ben Hancock says. “Maybe someone reached a certain age or point in their life where they feel it’s important to come forward.”

Bachmann’s father told police that he had spoken to his son the evening before the murder and that nothing in the conversation alerted him to any signs of trouble.

Years after his death, in 2013, his family posted this memorial in a local newspaper:

“Dear Son, It’s been sixteen years since your life was taken from you. We cannot believe that you are not with us anymore. We miss you very much.”

The Bachmann family is offering a reward for information leading to the perpetrator’s arrest and conviction. Anyone with information can contact the Troy police at 248-524-3477.

GEEKING OUT

What makes Awkwafina such a good lead?

Hollywood director Paul Feig talks about his upcoming movie Jackpot!, representing Michigan, and the legacy of Freaks and Geeks

BY ADAM DAVIDSON

THE NAME PAUL FEIG may not ring a bell with most people, but the producer/ director/writer from Mount Clemens has been working steadily in Hollywood for more than two decades and was a major player in two pop culture sensations: the short-lived cult classic TV series Freaks and Geeks, which he created, produced, directed, and co-wrote, and the genre-defining comedy Bridesmaids, which he directed.

Feig didn’t stay long in Michigan after graduating from Chippewa Valley High School — the inspiration for William McKinley High in Freaks and Geeks — but his high school days in the late ’70s and early ’80s became the basis for the series about high schoolers in suburban Detroit in that time frame. After a year at Wayne State University studying mass communications and theater, he left Detroit and moved to Los Angeles, transferring to the University of Southern California.

Despite moving away all those years ago, Feig remarks how proud he is to be from Michigan and represents the state in any way he can through his movies.

His upcoming movie Jackpot! stars Golden Globe-winning actress/comedian Awkwafina (aka Nora Lum) and her ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings co-star Simu Liu, as well as actor and WWE superstar John Cena. In the film, Awkwafina plays an aspiring actor from Michigan, Katie Kim, who mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket of the newly established “Grand Lottery.”

The lottery, recently established in a dystopian Los Angeles in 2030, has a jackpot of over $3 billion. The catch: Anyone who kills the winner before sundown legally claims their prize.

What excited you about Jackpot!?

I love the story and the characters, but also I finally get to make the Jackie Chan movie I always wanted to make. I love the stunt work that he does in his movies because it’s about someone being in over their head — it’s not about a cool guy, a Rambo type. It’s about someone that gets thrown into a situation that they’re overwhelmed by and how they get out of it in ways that can be comedic because they’re relatable.

Nora is super funny and also relatable. The best comedy actors we have are the ones [where] you say, “That could be my best friend!” They’re not intimidating, you understand them, you care about them, and that makes you immediately go along for the ride with them. Nora has that quality in overload because you just fall in love with her and she feels very real.

Does comedy only really work when it’s relatable?

Yeah! It can be a completely crazy world like this one, but if you put a real character in the middle of it who is like us, that’s when you get your comedy, that’s when you get your stakes and your investment and relatability from the audience. No matter how nuts the situation is, we think, “Oh God, if that was me, I would do exactly what that person is doing.” You need that anchor in the middle of insanity. You can go as insane as you want as long as you make the rules of the world consistent.

Is that why the dystopian setting in 2030 makes it more effective as a comedy, as it’s a recognizable world?

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with what [things] will look like in the future. You watch The Jetsons and all kinds of sci-fi, and you think there are going to be floating cars. I remember thinking, “It’s going to look exactly the way it does now, but there’s just new stuff.”

If you look around, the world looks exactly the same now as it did when I was born 61

 Feig directs Jackpot! stars John Cena and Simu Liu. The 2024 film also stars Awkwafina.

years ago. It’s just now we’ve got cellphones, computers, and there’s AI and technology, but the outer trappings of the world don’t change. It’s not like someone is going to tear down the whole city and put up these groovy modular things.

Do you relate to Katie’s character, who left her hometown in Michigan to pursue Hollywood? Totally! Her journey mirrored mine, coming from Mount Clemens out to California. I came out [in 1981] and became a tour guide at Universal Studios and discovered USC film school and have been here ever since.

I’m always very loyal and in love with my home state of Michigan, and Detroit in particular. I related to someone coming to LA for the first time ... as an adult. You expect it to be glamorous; some of it is, but most is just a normal sprawling city. You think Hollywood Boulevard is going to be this beautiful place, and actually, it’s kind of grungy.

And, of course, Freaks and Geeks is also set in metro Detroit.

That was so based on my growing up in Michigan and going to high school. I know the stories of Michigan, and I knew the people growing up. I knew how I wanted to portray them, how they dress and how they interacted with the world. I had seen enough Hollywood stuff making fun of people from the

Midwest or presenting them in a way that was very two-dimensional, and I just wanted to bring the threedimensional experience of the people that I knew growing up and the experiences I had to the screen. I’m so happy we got to do that and to make Michigan such a big part of it.

It’s staggering the impact that the show has had after just one season. It inspired a whole new wave of comedy.

I hate to say we were ahead of our time; I just think we were in at the wrong time because people weren’t doing comedy in that way. That is why I was very excited to do it but also why it was challenging, because all the biggest shows were sitcoms or very over-the-top. Every Emmy we lost [it was nominated for three, including two for best writing] was to Malcolm in the Middle, which is very funny but more amped up in its comedy and going for the big jokes and performances.

We were trying to do something that was almost indie film-style, because I wanted it to be real. I wanted it to feel like what I had gone through in high school, which was that a lot of my friends were nerds and then we befriended a lot of the freaks, too, because we were all outsiders. I wanted to bring the natural comedy that I love.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mark your calendar for these events to help fund research, resources, and more

BY JACK TURPEN

Oct. 1-Nov. 13

Uncork for a Cure

The Dynami Foundation, which has raised $3 million so far to further breast cancer research efforts through its annual fundraiser, will be holding events throughout October, including Sip & Shop at Dolce Moda. The last event of the month is Uncork for a Cure at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, where guests can enjoy world-class wines, experience track rides, and participate in the silent auction. Multiple locations throughout Michigan; dynamifoundation.org

Oct. 5, 12, and 26

Michigan Making Strides

The American Cancer Society’s annual walk encourages participants to create teams with friends and family to help raise money for breast cancer research and patient lodging and transportation. The noncompetitive walk is 3 miles with a 1-mile turnaround option. Participants will meet at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown — where kid-friendly activities will be available — before walking through this historic Detroit neighborhood on closed city streets. The event also takes place in Ann Arbor at Washtenaw Community College and in Rochester at Rochester Municipal Park. Multiple locations; acsevents.org

Oct. 5

Bras for a Cause

 Freaks and Geeks introduced the world to future stars (from left) James Franco, Busy Philipps, Seth Rogan, Linda Cardellini, and Jason Segel.

The 16th annual event raises funds for Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, which offers educational resources and more to those impacted by breast cancer. The event honors the memory of Shannon Watson by having local artists transform a breast cancer survivor’s bra into art. The event features a silent art bra auction, a fashion show, and live music. Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak; p2p. onecause.com/bfac

Oct. 26

More Than Pink Walk Where You Are

Tailoring breast cancer awareness efforts to your schedule, this Susan G. Komen nationwide walk is a way for people to initiate their own fundraising and walks for a breast cancer cure. Top fundraisers will earn a commemorative shirt that they can wear on their walk with friends and family. Where you are; info-komen.org

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AUTUMN CHARMS

Peruse a selection of stylish local wares to celebrate the arrival of the spooky season

BY JULIANA LUMAJ

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“Nocturne in Black and Gold,” Whistler Print, $19.95, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; diashop.org 2. Barn Owl Oblong Serving Dish, $168, at The Artisan’s Bench, 307 W. Main St., Brighton; artisansbench.com 3. Handmade Vintage Kantha Upholstered Cane Chair, $500, at Leon & Lulu, 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson; 248-288-3600; leonandlulu.com 4. Amelia Reactive Ceramic Bowl, $575, at FleurDetroit, 1507 Old S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills; 248-953-3840; fleurdetroit.com 5. “Butterflies for Brains” Sculpture, $848, at Leon & Lulu, 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson; 248-288-3600; leonandlulu.com 6. Clove Stem Buffet Table Lamp, $247.50, at Regina Andrew Detroit, 3113 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-250-8042; reginaandrew.com 7. Moss Candle with Notes of Clover, Sage, and Oak Moss, $9-$34, at Detroit Rose; detroitrose.com 8. Morel Mushroom Tile, $24, at Pewabic Pottery, 10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-626-2000; pewabic.org 9. Small Vine Mirror, $475, at Regina Andrew Detroit, 3113 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-250-8042; reginaandrew.com

 CORNELL BARNES

Barnes says his aim was to create a pastel look with a gentlemanly presence. “I like to be very creative in my dressing.”

The goal for Schenke’s crisp Alice + Olivia ensemble was to exude glamour and sexiness. “I thought I’d try to make it through the night in white.”

 CAMILLE BINDER

The showstopping outfit Binder found for the event was made by Detroit brand Definitive Style Exclusive. “I’m just throwing on a T-shirt and reminding everybody we’ve always been fly. Detroit didn’t just get this way.”

 BOSWELL HARDWICK

Hardwick, a local milliner, put together a moody, high-low outfit of Rick Owens and Zara. He made the hat he is wearing, which has an attached flower, “as part of my collection for Paris Fashion Week.”

 TIFF MASSEY

A visual artist with an exhibit of her work currently at the DIA, Massey purchased her sparkling dress from Teasers Boutique in Detroit.

“This is a fashion show; it’s about opulence.”

Fash Bash Faves: A STUDY IN BLACK & WHITE

BY KAREN BUSCEMI PHOTOS BY LI MILLER

ONE OF DETROIT’S most anticipated annual fashion events, Fash Bash (Aug. 15 this year), hosted by the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Founders Junior Council, celebrates fall’s top trends with a lavish fashion show presented by Neiman Marcus. The energetic Porsche After-Party combined fabulous fare, cocktails, and a full dance floor. Proceeds go to support the DIA. The theme for this year’s event was “Paris in Spring,” but there was no gray area in the overarching choices for attendees’ black or white ensembles. Here are the best looks of the night.

 DAVID C. MCKNIGHT

 JENNIFER GILBERT

Shopping her closet for this sleek look, Gilbert built her outfit around the bejeweled Gucci top. “I wanted something not so serious but that was worthy of Fash Bash.”

Always taking his party outfits seriously, McKnight made his look about the three oversize flowers sewn onto his jacket. “A friend showed me a good idea because I love florals. These were handmade in Lithuania.”

STYLE

 JULIA KATHERINA SCHENKE

With an eye on the past, these designers are turning out storied, fresh spaces

BY MEGAN SWOYER

DESIGN

Stunning Projects of Historical Significance

VERSA

Designer Jen Childs sensed serendipity at work when she met chef Jared Gadbaw at a fundraising event for a mutual friend a few years ago. “Jared had just moved back to Michigan from New York, and I had just moved back here after working on a project in Shanghai,” says Childs, whose Troy-based company, VERSA, was founded in 2010 in New York City. Gadbaw was looking for the right person to design a restaurant and speakeasy-style bar he wanted to open in Detroit. “He wanted a designer with different perspectives,” recalls Childs, who has lived in many other cities around the world. “I don’t think about what’s safe. I have a worldly outlook.”

Childs visited the building Gadbaw had purchased, an old filmprocessing facility for the Jam Handy Organization, and was blown

away by its potential. (The historic Jam Handy Building across the street once housed the organization, which specialized in industrial and training films for General Motors Co. and the United States armed forces.)

“The 16-foot ceilings were incredible,” Childs says, “as were the full-height windows. I knew the sunlight and view of East Grand Boulevard would be a wonderful setting.” She began design work on the space almost immediately. The restaurant, Oak & Reel (“Reel” is a play off the film tie-

Oak & Reel’s dining room was once a film-processing facility for the Jam Handy Organization.

in), opened in 2020 to rave reviews. In 2022, it was named Hour Detroit’s Restaurant of the Year, and that same year, the lower-level bar The Upright made its debut.

Working with a small space of little more than 600 square feet, Childs fashioned a clubby feel for The Upright with different seating styles, including a curved banquette. She’s crazy about the back bar, the wood, and the bronze mirror. “The mirror creates a window/view of everything happening in the space for those seated at the bar to enjoy. The warm glow is inviting and sensual.”

Wallpaper from the Detroit Wallpaper Co. in Ferndale and an antique door from Hamtramck’s Woodward Throwbacks add even more intimate attributes.

Childs, who obtained an interior design degree from George Washington University and a master’s in historic preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design, says she “didn’t want to overdress it or ruin the Detroit aesthetic.”

Last December, Childs and Rebecca Zimmerman, an interior designer who works at VERSA, moved into a studio in Troy within the new showroom for the modern Italian brand Kartell. There, the team works with Kartell clients, but also with

their own customers. “We’re excited about being here,” Childs says.

Childs recently worked on a memorable restoration project for The Rind, a small wine bar/restaurant in Berkley (and one of Hour Detroit’s best new restaurants for 2024) housed in a space that was formerly a custom apparel, stationery, and gifts store. It’s connected to Mongers’ Provisions, which features wines, charcuterie, chocolates, and more.

VERSA was hired as a design consultant by Rind and Mongers’ co-owner William Werner, who did most of the construction. They would meet on the site regularly to discuss design direction, creative materials, and finds, including some historic church pews that Werner discovered and that were going to be thrown out.

Instead of having custom banquette seats made, VERSA recommended they install the pews along the wall opposite the entry. Other chic design elements in the space include sliding custom doors that can open and connect the restaurant to Mongers’ Provisions or be closed for private events. Hip custom wallpaper showcasing sardine cans was developed with the Detroit Wallpaper Co.

VERSA also designed the interior spaces for a medical spa (Elizabeth Face + Body Med Spa) that opened two years ago in Ferndale inside a 1960s church. More recent commercial projects include designing a lobby for Walled Lake-based Precision Coatings Inc., a family company founded in the ’60s. “The lobby will be open, with vintage, postmodern furniture and art accents,” Childs says.

As for residential, VERSA is helping to restore a historic Detroit home in Arden Park. “There are so many little historic jewels all over Detroit and beyond just waiting for the right owner who sees the vision and can wake them back up and give them life again.”

Childs says. “Those are the projects I love.”

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The Upright has a curved banquette and a bronze mirror behind the bar.

With little more than 600 square feet, Childs gave The Upright a clubby feel.

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Pophouse

Interior design firm Pophouse has a lot to celebrate these days, including a relatively new downtown Detroit headquarters in which its team has been working for about seven months.

The company spent its first 10 years in the basement of the Chrysler House skyscraper on Griswold. “That was a great start, but we needed something different where we could build it out and use all our knowledge and skills,” says Jennifer Janus, president of the prolific design firm that works mostly on commercial projects with a specialty in workplace, hospitality, and retail design.

Today, a team of 22 works on the second floor of the residential David Stott Building (built in 1929) in the Capitol Park Historic District. With lots of natural light, 5,400 square feet, and a unique design lab, Pophouse is, well, poppin’.

“Our design lab allows us to take our 3D renderings and project them onto a wall, life-size, and view them with virtual reality goggles,” Janus says. Clients, in fact, can virtually walk though spaces that the design firm is creating for them. Lots of white and wood tones — along with cinnamons and sages — adorn the design workspace and complement the historic exterior.

The 11-year-old firm, which is part of the Detroit-based Rock Family of Companies, is owned by Jennifer Gilbert, wife of Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Cos. In the beginning, Pophouse worked mostly with the Rock Family of Companies, but about five years ago, it expanded its reach, and it has since created interiors in some 30 states, beyond Rocket’s umbrella.

One memorable project was a new Michigan office for Roland Berger, a global management firm headquartered in Germany. The firm moved to downtown Detroit, on Woodward, from Bloomfield Hills about six months ago. “They’re in a historic haberdashery,” Janus says. “They went from modern to historic.”

The warm and welcoming space’s appeal celebrates history, Janus says, with a touch of industrial to give a nod to the city where it is located.

Pophouse also is knee-deep in gorgeous Dan Gilbert/Bedrockowned properties, such as the Hudson’s site on Woodward.

This rendering shows a rooftop amenity space

Pophouse designed for one of the new Hudson’s site buildings.

Irv Sacks and Sam Gilbert (Dan Gilbert’s father) in the early 1970s. Janus says she and her team are fearless when it comes to design. One example is the astonishing staircase that runs between the ninth and 10th floors of the Rock office inside the 17-story One Campus Martius building.

“We suggested that these two floors needed to be connected by an internal staircase so Rock employees don’t have to use an elevator. Everyone looked at us like we were crazy, as it was quite an expensive modification to the building. It gave us an opportunity to push and demonstrate why it’s important. It’s now a showcase staircase.”

The space initially was infilled, meaning the top and bottom floors were entirely divided. The stairs echo the natural curvature of the building and direct one’s attention to a detailed mosaic inlay on the first floor. The mosaic was made with the New York City-based artistic collaboration Faile and was designed to emphasize the ethos of the Rock Family of Companies. Words like “invent,” “loyal,” “grit,” and “create” were placed using thousands of pieces of ceramic tile.

The steel stairs, Janus says, symbolize “the foundational commitment Rock has made to the city of Detroit.”

There are two buildings on the site: The Hudson’s Block will have office and retail space (General Motors will be in part of this building), while the Hudson’s Tower, next to the Block, will include both a hotel and residential units.

“We designed the common areas and atrium of the Hudson’s Block building,” Janus says. “To be part of a new build on a historic site is a tremendous experience.”

The firm also is working on a downtown restaurant called Haus of Brunch, located in a ground-floor space inside the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel. Formerly in Auburn Hills, the eatery will feature halal fare.

Pophouse also worked on Saksey’s, which planned to open to the public in late September at the time of publication. A downtown speakeasy-style gathering spot, it’s located beneath the Gilbert-owned Gilly’s sports bar on Woodward. The original Saksey’s was a piano bar owned by friends

Pophouse is located in Detroit’s David Stott Building.

Pophouse designed The Jackson, a restaurant in Rochester Hills.

Kirsten Kirby-Shoote, a Tlingit food sovereignty activist and Detroit-based urban farmer, poses in their garden. (2021)

OPPOSITE PAGE: Punkin Shananaquet had just given a speech outside the federal courthouse in downtown Detroit. Hundreds gathered to demand justice after the murder of Indigenous woman Nangonhs-Ba Massey. (2021)

NATIVE

NATIVE

DETROIT

A local photographer’s portraits focus on Indigenous people in the Motor City and beyond, while offering thought-provoking commentary on American colonialism

BY JACK THOMAS

f you’re a local newshound, you’ve probably seen Rosa María Zamarrón’s photography at some point.

As a working photojournalist, she lends humanistic and captivating imagery to many local publications — from stories on the local food scene to hard-hitting news. Or perhaps you’ve seen “As It Should’ve Been,” her image that went viral in July 2020 and appeared in Vogue.

The 36-year-old Cass Technical High School grad’s documentary-style photography has “always been geared towards people and telling their stories,” she says. Several of her series focus on Indigenous people in metro Detroit and beyond — a subject that’s personal to her as a Mexican American with Indigenous heritage.

“There are people that I encounter that don’t even realize

 Nimkiidogkwe Maang Dodem, a member of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, stands on the Black Rocks at Presque Isle Park in Marquette. Presque Isle was inhabited by Indigenous people for as long as 7,000 years before the arrival of European settlers. (2021)

that Native people are still around,” says Zamarrón, who was raised in Southwest Detroit. “People think of them in this weird, like, past situation. That’s very odd to me. Almost like, ‘Oh, they existed at one point.’ It’s still important to know who they are.”

Through the end of October, Zamarrón’s works will appear in the Detroit Public Library’s main branch galleria as part of the exhibition The Original Americans — A Native American Story in Art.

Though she’s exhibited in Detroit, Grand Rapids, New York City, Rome, and Austin, Texas, she has a full-time job in ophthalmic photography on top of her freelance work. “The only way I can keep my sanity, even if I’m exhausted, is to push myself to do this personal work that I find to be important,” she says.

Here are just a handful of Zamarrón’s favorite photos so far — and the stories behind them.

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In this photo, Pedro Mendoza Ortega, a Zapotec artist from Oaxaca, Mexico, holds an armadillo alebrije (folk art sculpture) that he created. He’s standing by a statue of Father Gabriel Richard, a prominent Catholic priest from France credited with coining Detroit’s “We shall rise from the ashes” motto and founding the University of Michigan. He also established a school in Detroit in 1808 that taught both Native American and white children. “[Richard] is really ingrained into the essence of this area,” Zamarrón says. “And it’s one of those things where [historians] always paint them as, ‘they had wonderful relations with Native Americans.’ And it’s like, did they?” Of Ortega, Zamarrón says, “He grows his hair long for spiritual reasons, but also to protest what a lot of the priests did to a lot of the Native people.” Cutting off students’ hair was one of many ways children were made to assimilate at the Native American boarding schools, eight of which are known to have existed in Michigan. Many children were beaten, starved, and forced to perform hard labor. Hundreds are known to have died. Similar schools existed in Mexico, Canada, and countries in South America. (2021)

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In this photo, Ashinique SoneyWesaw, who is Ojibwe and Potawatomi, poses at a field in River Rouge. In 1892, two men, below, were photographed in the area (then called “Rougeville”) standing on a mountainlike pile of bison skulls delivered from the Great Plains. They are pictured near Michigan Carbon Works, which was a company that used the bones to make animal charcoal. At one point, it was Detroit’s biggest industry and the largest works of its kind in America. Bison played a vital role in the livelihoods of many American Indigenous nations. (2023)

DECOLONIZING SPACES

The idea for Zamarrón’s Decolonizing Spaces series came after a group of four Indigenous women from metro Detroit — Teia McGahey, Hadassah GreenSky, Joelle Joyner, and Courtney Miller — asked Zamarrón to photograph them posing triumphantly on the platform in place of the then-recently removed statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Detroit. That image became the mega-viral “As It Should’ve Been” photo. What does decolonizing mean to Zamarrón? “One of my friends put it in a really great way, where it’s more about reIndigenizing. It’s about honoring and not being ashamed of your Indigenous ancestry or the ways that you were taught that were different than what most Western ideologies are.” The series explores these themes, and many of the photos were shot in and around Detroit.

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Julia Martell, a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, stands on the southwest corner of Belle Isle with the Detroit skyline behind her. The 982-acre island on the Detroit River was known to Anishinaabe peoples as Wahnabezee (Swan Island) and was used for hunting and fishing, among other activities. It was purchased by the British in 1769 and later acquired by the U.S. Before 1808, the Anishinaabe (which means “original people”) inhabited the vast majority of Michigan — the three largest nations being the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. By 1864, their lands were reduced to only 32 square miles. Although this transfer largely occurred under U.S. government treaties in exchange for money (often meager amounts) and services, the alternative to signing was usually forced removal. (2021)

Reg Pettibone from the Ho-Chunk nation of Wisconsin is pictured before performing the Grass

in the Men’s Golden Age competition. It took place at the North American Indian Association of Detroit’s 14th annual Native American Heritage Day Pow-Wow in Westland.(2018)

Dance

SACRED EYES

In November 2016, Zamarrón traveled to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation with friends from Southwest Detroit to join ongoing protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, an underground crude-oil transport that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said threatened their water supply and natural resources. It was the first large-scale protest Zamarrón had attended, she says. While there, she captured stills that would become part of her Sacred Eyes series.

Despite the danger (she saw law enforcement use heavy-handed riot control methods on the demonstrators), Zamarrón has lots of fond memories of the experience. She recalls frequently waking up to the sound of drumming and ceremonies taking place. In what was believed to be the largest gathering of Indigenous people in more than 100 years, Zamarrón met some who came in solidarity from all over the world, “which was beautiful to see,” she says. She snapped portraits of a few, including a Maori man from New Zealand and another man from Mexico. Zamarrón says the experience made her begin to look inward.

“The whole reason I even did Sacred Eyes was because going there was a huge personal journey for me,” she says. “I didn’t understand the effects that colonization had on my life. To realize and confront your own identity was a huge thing for me during that time.”

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Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Marks, Amy D.O. Corewell Health

Nageotte, Christian M.D. Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Pansare, Milind M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Poowuttikul, Pavadee M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Salazar, Reina M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Savliwala, Mohammedi M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Secord, Elizabeth M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Seth, Divya M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Song, Benjamin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

*Stryk, Steven M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Abraham, Tina D.O.

Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care

Bahrainwala, Abdul M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Bathija, Mala M.D.

Coleman, David M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Daher, Roula M.D.

*Dass, Kathleen M.D.

Kado, Rachel M.D.

Kasmikha, Nena M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Krasnick, Jane M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Lauter, Carl M.D.

Corewell Health

Misiak, Rana M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nageotte, Christian M.D.

Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Bhavin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Pulin D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, McLaren Health Care

Savliwala, Mohammedi M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Song, Benjamin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Stryk, Steven M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Tawila, Mohamad M.D.

White, Anne M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zoratti, Edward M.D. Henry Ford Health

ALZHEIMER’S

Fellows, Jonathan D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Jayakar, Shaun M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Novikova, Marina D.O. Henry Ford Health

ANESTHESIOLGY

Arbit, Philip M.D.

Asbahi, Moumen M.D.

Bernard, Michael M.D.

Boctor, Baher M.D.

Cahill, Timothy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Eichenbaum, Kenneth M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Elbashir, Jaber M.D. Henry Ford Health

Galusca, Dragos M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ginnebaugh, Robert M.D.

Gomez, Angel M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Hakim, Joffer M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Heskett, Luke M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lewis, Michael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Magidenko, Roman M.D.

Neff, Kevin M.D. Ascension Michigan

Panagopoulos, Peter M.D.

Patri, Murali M.D.

Premo, Alison M.D.

Salter, Matthew D.O.

Schlecht, Dietmar D.O.

Shalhoub, Alexander D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Silvasi, Daniel M.D.

Szymanski, Trevor M.D. Henry Ford Health

Tadros, Raouf D.O. Detroit Medical Center

*Yeldo, Nicholas M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zaki, Marette M.D.

ANESTHESIOLGY - PEDIATRIC

Aslani, Kaveh M.D.

Choromanski, Dominik M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Durgham, Nasser M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Han, Richard M.D.

Kaminski, Edward M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

McKeon, Dana M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Sangha, Jaspreet M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Snell, Jamey M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Stafford, Patrick M.D.

*Zestos, Maria M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Bacal, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Carlin, Arthur M.D.

*Genaw, Jeffrey M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jonker, Mark M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Katz, Gary D.O. Ascension Michigan

Krause, Kevin M.D.

LaFayette, Nathan M.D.

Corewell Health

Laker, Scott M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mavashev, Edward M.D.

Corewell Health

Patel, Puraj D.O. Henry Ford Health

Sadoun, Moutamn M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Somerset, Amy M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Stevens-Chase, Anastasia M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Varban, Oliver M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Webber, John M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Ziegler, Kathryn M.D.

BREAST SURGERY

Aburabia, Majd M.D.

Corewell Health

Benitez, Pamela M.D.

Corewell Health

Bensenhaver, Jessica M.D. Henry Ford Health

Breslin, Tara M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Brown, Eric M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Choi, Lydia M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Costellic, Corinne D.O.

Corewell Health

Dekhne, Nayana M.D.

Corewell Health

Dubay, Linda M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Falk, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gold, Linsey D.O.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

IS BEING USED IN THEIR FIELDS

AI

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

“AI offers the potential to transform orthopedic care. It can improve diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical outcomes. For instance, I can utilize a patient’s CT scan in conjunction with AI to accurately verify the amount of bone to be removed during a hip preservation procedure. Another application includes determining the size and location of shoulder replacement implants — specific to each patient. We apply evidence-based research to find the best fit for every individual. It’s also exciting how educated my patients are when they present for an appointment. … AI has enabled patients to type complex questions into a search engine and obtain a research-backed response.” —Diana R. Silas, D.O., Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

ONCOLOGY

“It is now integrated into diagnostic testing and treatment pathways in GU [genitourinary] oncology. For instance, AI can assist in determining treatment decisions for prostate cancer by analyzing complex datasets. The primary benefit is that it enhances efficiency and accuracy in patient care. However, a significant challenge is the necessity for proper utilization; like any tool, incorrect use can lead to adverse outcomes.” —Elisabeth Heath, M.D., Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

CARDIAC SURGERY

“Do not worry — an AI-powered robot is not about to do your heart surgery anytime soon! I am very excited about the future of AI to help the patient and surgeon make informed decisions about the best path forward. One of the most difficult parts of my job is to figure out who would benefit from an operation and when the best time is to offer surgery. I envision a (near) future where AI will be able to look at a patient’s whole medical history and in real time compare it with the data of a large population as well as thousands of clinical trials that have already been performed. Then, we can take that information and determine if surgery or a nonsurgical approach will yield the best outcomes in the long term for the patient.” —Kyle G. Miletic, M.D., Henry Ford Health

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

“Though still in its infancy, AI is a promising new tool in colorectal surgery. By analyzing CT scans, MRIs, and colonoscopies, AI might one day help doctors better understand a patient’s condition. This technology could lead to more-personalized treatment plans and improved decision-making about potential surgical risks and outcomes. Additionally, AI has the potential to enhance the capabilities of the robotic surgery systems we use in the operating room. Finally, by helping us optimize recovery plans, AI might one day contribute to better patient outcomes, building on our experience with enhanced recovery pathways.”

—Robert K. Cleary, M.D., Trinity Health Michigan

BARIATRIC SURGERY

“AI is increasingly being integrated into bariatric and general surgery to improve outcomes, enhance precision, and streamline processes. AI algorithms analyze patient data to predict surgical outcomes, identify risks, and tailor pre-op plans. For bariatric surgery patients, we can predict weight loss outcomes and their individual surgical risk based on their specific characteristics. For robotic surgery, AI-driven systems assist by providing enhanced visualization, precision, and control. This technology can help with suturing, tissue manipulation, and navigation, leading to reduced complication rates and improved efficiency for surgeons. The newer roboticsystems AI technology provides objective indicators based on how the surgeon operates and can provide suggestions based on movements, energy use, and timing. Basically, it can tell the surgeon what they are doing well and how they can improve. AI technology also analyzes large datasets to identify trends, outcomes, and best practices in bariatric surgery, which helps in advancing research, developing new techniques, and improving overall patient care. We are always trying to improve the care we provide, and AI is helping us do so.” —Amy Somerset, M.D., Detroit Medical Center

IS BEING USED

IN THEIR FIELDS

Johnson, Pamela M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Kestenberg, William M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Kimball, Beth M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kiran, Sayee M.D. Corewell Health

Kirby, Amy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kupstas, Amanda M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kuwajerwala, Nafisa M.D. Ascension Michigan

Petersen, Lindsay M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rizk, Natalie M.D.

Ascension Michigan

BURN TREATMENT

Cullen, Marc M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*White, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

CARDIAC SURGERY

Alnajjar, Raed M.D. Henry Ford Health

Apostolou, Dimitrios M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Azoury, Fouad M.D. Ascension Michigan

Batra, Sanjay M.D. Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care

Lee, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan

Miletic, Kyle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nemeh, Hassan M.D. Henry Ford Health

Pruitt, Andrew M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Schwartz, Charles M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Silver, Marc M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Terasaki, Yusuke M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Vivacqua, Alessandro M.D.

CARDIAC SURGERYPEDIATRIC

*Al-Ahmadi, Mamdouh M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Ohye, Richard M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Romano, Jennifer M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Sassalos, Peter M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Sood, Vikram M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

CARDIOLOGY

Afonso, Luis M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Alexander, Patrick M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Alraies, M Chadi M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Attallah, Antonious M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Berman, Aaron M.D.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bowers, Terry M.D.

Corewell Health

Dass, Clarissa D.O.

Ascension Michigan

David, Shukri M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Dixon, Simon M.D.

Corewell Health

ELISABETH HEATH,

M.D.

ONCOLOGY

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF TIKTOK, AS IT RELATES TO MEDICINE?

TikTok and other social media platforms have become mainstream, and many patients use them to gain information. When used appropriately, these platforms can be valuable for disseminating important health information, such as cancer screening recommendations. However, similar to AI, there is a significant amount of misinformation, so caution is necessary. These platforms can initiate patient conversations and inquiries about their findings, but it is crucial [for doctors who use TikTok] to present information in a concise, accurate, and engaging manner to effectively capture and retain the audience’s interest.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE PATIENTS TO HELP THEM LIVE A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE?

I recommend eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, and getting quality sleep. Managing stress and keeping up with regular health screenings are also important. Avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol can further enhance overall health and longevity.

MICHAEL COOLS, M.D.

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE PARENTS ABOUT KEEPING THEIR KIDS SAFE FROM INJURY OR WORSE?

In kids, the most common causes of death and disability are trauma and accidents. At Children’s Hospital of Michigan, we focus on injury prevention, including emphasizing wearing helmets when riding bikes or scooters, keeping firearms locked up and ammunition locked in a separate location, and ensuring children are not alone around water. Additionally, we discuss the importance of making sure children are properly restrained when riding in vehicles.

If a child needs surgery, we focus on getting them back to being active as quickly as possible. We know how important it is for lifelong health for kids to be involved in sports and exercise, so once kids have recovered from surgery, we encourage a gradual return to sports and other activities as healing permits.

WHAT ARE SOME RECENT INNOVATIONS IN YOUR FIELD THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

The field of pediatric neurosurgery is constantly advancing, and we are always looking for ways to treat children with less-invasive procedures by investing in technological advancements and state-of-the-art equipment. Some great examples of this at Children’s Hospital of Michigan are the use of laser therapy to treat focal seizures, which previously would require a much larger surgery, or our ability to treat hydrocephalus using a flexible endoscope, which reduces the need for additional surgeries.

*Elder, Mahir M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Feldman, Dustin D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Gowman, David D.O.

Corewell Health

Gundlapalli, Sujana M.D. Corewell Health

Halabi, Abdul M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Jiddou-Patros, Monica M.D. Corewell Health

Kado, Herman M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Kaki, Amir M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Kim, Henry M.D.

Henry Ford Health

LaLonde, Thomas M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Lingam, Natesh M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Mesiha, Nancy M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Modi, Shalini M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Mohamad, Tamam M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Nona, Paul M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Parikh, Sachin M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Rabbani, Bobak M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Sobh, Mohamad D.O.

Detroit Medical Center

Timmis, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Trivax, Justin M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Tucciarone, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Villablanca Spinetto, Pedro M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Zacharias, Sibin M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Zarghami, Jamal M.D.

Ascension Michigan

TOP DOCS

CARDIOLOGYPEDIATRIC

Anne, Premchand M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Balakrishnan, Preetha M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Gonzalez Rangel, Ismael M.D. Corewell Health

Gupta, Pooja M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Sanil, Yamuna M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

*Sehgal, Swati M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Singh, Gautam M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Turner, Daniel M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Zoma, Justino M.D.

Ascension Michigan

CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICIANPEDIATRIC

DeGraw, Marcus M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mohr, Bethany M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Norat, Bradley M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY

Adeyemo, Adewunmi M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Alame, Amer M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Bark, Kenneth M.D.

Bauman, John M.D.

Bhullar, Jasneet M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Chang, Melissa M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Cleary, Robert M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Damadi, Amir M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Drelichman, Ernesto M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gerken, Je rey D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Hain, Jon M.D.

Itenberg, Edwin D.O.

McClure, Amanda M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Nalamati, Surya M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Parker, Lisa M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Peeples, Claire M.D.

Rebock, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Regenbogen, Scott M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Reickert, Craig M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Sacksner, Jordy M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Shanker, Beth-Ann M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Shellnut, Jason M.D.

Turfah, Fuad M.D.

Wasvary, Harry M.D.

Ziegler, Matthew M.D.

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Gardner-Gray, Jayna M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Kinni, Vijaya M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Miles, Steven M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Pasley, Amelia D.O.

Pflaum-Carlson, Jacqueline M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Soubani, Ayman M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINEPEDIATRIC

Bauerfeld, Christian M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Bell, Jamie M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Clark, Je M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gebara, Bassam M.D. Corewell Health

Mata, Angela M.D. Ascension Michigan

Prout, Andrew M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Sarnaik, Ajit M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Tilford, Bradley M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

DERMATOLOGY

Abrou, A. M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Atanasovski, Mariana M.D. Ascension Michigan

Berry, Ali M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Borkin, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan

Caretti, Katherine M.D. Ascension Michigan

Cetner, Leonard M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Daveluy, Steven M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Desai, Snehal M.D.

Diggs, Shauna M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Dorman, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Ernst, Alexander M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gottam, Chethana M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Ibrahim, Marian M.D.

Kado, Jessica M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Karimipour, Darius M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Kerr, Holly M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kerwin, Leonard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kerwin, Ronald M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Kohen, Laurie M.D. Henry Ford Health

Legacy, Michelle D.O.

Lim, Henry M.D. Henry Ford Health

McFalda, Wendy D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Merkle, Suzanne M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Mohammadi, Tarana “Tara” M.D.

Moiin, Ali M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Ozog, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rambhatla, Pranita M.D. Henry Ford Health

Shabeeb, Nadine M.D.

Singer, Craig M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Singer, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Sklar, Lindsay M.D.

Treyger, German D.O.

Ascension Michigan

TOP DOCS

DERMATOLOGYPEDIATRIC

Jahnke, Marla M.D.

*Shwayder, Tor M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zarbo, Allison M.D. Henry Ford Health

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS

*Felt, Barbara M.D. University of Michigan Health

Hines, Stefani M.D. Corewell Health

*Radesky, Jenny M.D. University of Michigan Health

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Acho, Bernard M.D.

Al-Katib, Sayf M.D. Corewell Health

*Griffith, Brent M.D.

Kado, Karl M.D. Ascension Michigan

Nandalur, Kiran M.D. Corewell Health

Roy, Anindya M.D.

Soliman, Steven D.O. University of Michigan Health

EMERGENCYPEDIATRIC

Kannikeswaran, Nirupama M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Levasseur, Kelly D.O.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Sills, Robert D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Stankovic, Curt M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Cohen, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Deledda, John M.D. Henry Ford Health

Galdes, Jodi M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Goyal, Nikhil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gumma, Jason D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Ibrahim, John-Mina M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Khalil, Michael M.D. Detroit Medical Center

LaLonde, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mendiratta, Varsha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mohon, Sean D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Monticciolo, Michael D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

Pflaum-Carlson, Jacqueline M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Shamoon, Zafar D.O. Corewell Health

*Vohra, Taher M.D. Henry Ford Health

ENDOCRINE SURGERY

Czako, Peter M.D.

Gauger, Paul M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Kimball, Beth M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Nagar, Sapna M.D.

ENDOCRINOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Bishop, Jacalyn M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Buggs-Saxton, Colleen M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Degnan, Bernard M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Dekelbab, M. M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gerrits, Peter M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Gowda, Shashikala M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Taha, Doris M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Thomas, Inas M.D.

University of Michigan Health

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Athimulam, Shobana M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Berris, Karen M.D.

Bhan, Arti M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bijlani, Smita M.D.

Blank, Howard M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Dawood-Farah, Farah M.D.

Edelson, Gary M.D.

Lahiri, Sharon M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Lawrence, Lima M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mendelsohn, Lawrence M.D.

Samantray, Julie M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Schmeltz, Lowell M.D.

Shill, Jessica M.D. Henry Ford Health

Simon, Rebecca D.O. Henry Ford Health

Taha, Wael M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Verma, Ashish M.D. Ascension Michigan

Zambare, Suchitra M.D. Ascension Michigan

FAMILY MEDICINE

Agrest, Kevin D.O. Ascension Michigan

Bazzy, Ali D.O. Ascension Michigan

Bornstein, Keith D.O. Ascension Michigan

*Bryce, Richard D.O. Henry Ford Health

Costandi, Mariam M.D. Henry Ford Health

Craig, Curtis M.D. Ascension Michigan

Daiza, Rena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hammoud, Nidal M.D. Ascension Michigan

Hanna, Jennifer D.O. Ascension Michigan

Hirsch, Ronald D.O. Ascension Michigan

Ibrahim, Dina M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jackson, Paul M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Karmo, Brandon D.O. Ascension Michigan

Kellman, J. D.O.

Khaneja-Sharrow, Rita D.O. Ascension Michigan

Lee, Rachel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rappe, Jodie M.D. Corewell Health

Richter, Mark M.D.

Rosenfeld, Sherri D.O.

Sanghvi, Kirti M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Sanghvi, Prakash M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shahed, Arpon D.O.

Yalldo, Bashar M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zaid, Robert D.O. Ascension Michigan

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Alsheik, Eva M.D. Henry Ford Health

Aneese, Andrew M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Arman, Mohammed M.D.

Azrak, M. M.D. Corewell Health

Barawi, Mohammed M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Bhan, Amit M.D.

Cannon, Michael M.D.

Duffy, Michael M.D.

Farida, Jeremy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Farshadsefat, Seina D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Gamarra, Roberto M.D. Ascension Michigan

Ghaith, Gehad M.D.

Hammoud, Ihab M.D.

Jamil, Laith M.D. Corewell Health

Jarbou, Reem D.O. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Kutait, Anas M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mansour, Ramy D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Piper, Marc M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Piraka, Cyrus M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Raphael, Michael D.O. Ascension Michigan

Rizk, Rafat M.D. University of Michigan Health

Salgia, Reena M.D. Henry Ford Health

DIANA SILAS, D.O.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE PATIENTS TO HELP THEM LIVE A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE?

Regular physical activity, including cardio and strength training, is crucial. A goal of movement every day is a great start! In orthopedics, we offer both surgical and nonsurgical options to allow patients to remain active and pain-free.

Here are some key practices to consider: Maintaining a balanced, noninflammatory diet. [Getting] quality sleep on a consistent schedule is also essential. Staying hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. Avoiding harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. [Having] regular health checkups and preventive health care. Cultivating strong social connections and a supportive community. Lastly, maintaining a positive outlook and mental resilience can contribute to a longer, healthier existence. Combining these habits can significantly enhance not only the length of life but the quality as well.

Singla, Sumit M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sorser, Serge M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Warren, Bradley D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Yousif, Edward M.D. Ascension Michigan

Zuchelli, Tobias M.D. Henry Ford Health

GASTROENTEROLOGYPEDIATRIC

Adler, Jeremy M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Cares, Kristen M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*El-Baba, Mohammad M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gebara, Souheil M.D. Corewell Health

Kumar, Sanjay M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Lulgjuraj, Tony M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Lyons, Hernando M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zoubi, Najeeb M.D.

GENERAL SURGERY

Alame, Amer M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Albaran, Renato M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Edelman, David M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Falvo, Anthony D.O. Henry Ford Health

Franco, Marianne M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Gerken, Jeffrey D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Hawasli, Abdelkader M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Iacco, Anthony M.D.

Jacobs, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Kolbe, Nina D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Kreske, Edward M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Laker, Scott M.D.

Ascension Michigan

McFarlin, Kellie M.D.

Henry Ford Health

McIntosh, Bruce M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Meguid, Ahmed M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Orfanou, Paraskevi M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Pasley, Amelia D.O.

Raofi, Vandad M.D.

Rebock, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Robbins, James M.D.

Shah, Rupen M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Siegel, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Sullivan, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Turfah, Fuad M.D.

Urban, Nichole M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Webber, John M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Trinity Health Michigan

GENETICS

Jay, Allison M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Roberson, Jacquelyn M.D.

Henry Ford Health

KYLE G. MILETIC, M.D.

CARDIAC SURGERY Henry Ford Health

WHAT ARE SOME RECENT INNOVATIONS IN YOUR FIELD THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

We are pushing forward to adapt more and more operations to a minimally invasive approach, giving our patients the best of both worlds — the long-term benefits that only surgery can provide with fewer of the drawbacks like longer recovery. Also, for patients with heart failure, we can offer better therapies — from improved long-term heart pumps to better outcomes with heart transplants that can give patients decades of life that they would not otherwise have.

*Zakalik, Dana M.D.

Corewell Health

GENETICSPEDIATRIC

*Misra, Vinod M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Quinonez, Shane M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Stockton, David M.D.

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

*Feldman, Barry M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Hafeez, Abdulla M.D.

Jayakar, Shaun M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Meyers, Je ery M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Pai, Amita M.D.

Corewell Health

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Al-Wahab, Zaid M.D. Corewell Health

Buekers, Thomas M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Gadzinski, Jill M.D. Corewell Health

Gogoi, Radhika M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Hijaz, Miriana M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kueck, Angela M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Liu, J. M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

McCool, Kevin M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Morris, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

TOP DOCS

Rosen, Barry M.D.

Corewell Health

Wallbillich, John M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Winer, Ira M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

GYNECOLOGY

Abood, Joelle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bark, Soyoun M.D.

Bartholomew, Frederick M.D.

Fisher, Jay M.D.

Heeringa, Amy M.D.

Hopkins, Staci M.D.

Lee, Kerry D.O.

Love, Joseph M.D.

McBride, James M.D.

Morgan, Sandra M.D.

Newman, Alan M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Page, Jill M.D.

Peng, Jennifer M.D.

Pittenger, Eleni M.D.

Simmerman, Neil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Speier, Carrie D.O.

*Swain, Monique M.D. Henry Ford Health

Tumaneng, Daphne D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Vilkins, Annmarie D.O. Henry Ford Health

Wallace, Elise M.D.

Zekman, Esther D.O.

HAND SURGERY

Arora, Avery M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Babushkina, Anna M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Baron, Andrew M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Bush, Ara M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Ciullo, Jeremy M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Cleland, Kirk M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Colen, Alexander D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Day, Charles M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dietz, James M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Endress, Christina M.D.

Gorski, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Guiboux, Jean-Paul M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Haass, E. D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Hankin, Fred M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

King, Elizabeth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Papakonstantinou, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Placzek, Je rey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Quinn, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Samona, Jason D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Singer, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Sobol, Gregory M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Wiater, Brett M.D.

HAND SURGERYPEDIATRIC

Lochner, Heather M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

HEMATOLOGY

Balaraman, Savitha M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Ballouz, Samer M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Cotant, Matthew M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Donthireddy, Vijayalakshmi M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Forman, Adam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Girgis, Marian M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Howard, George M.D.

Jaiyesimi, Ishmael D.O.

Kuriakose, Philip M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Harold D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Margolis, Je rey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Musa, Faisal M.D.

Nadeau, Laura M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Reap, Leo, III D.O.

Riwes, Mary D.O.

University of Michigan Health

*Vakhariya, Cynthia D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Yang, Jay M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Zonder, Je rey M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

HEMATOLOGYPEDIATRIC

Berman, Brian M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Chitlur, Meera M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gowans, L. M.D.

Corewell Health

Henry, Meret M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

TOP DOCS

Pipe, Steven M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Rajpurkar, Madhvi M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Regling, Katherine D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Taub, Jeffrey M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Akhtar, Adil M.D.

Austin, Meredith D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Chasteen, Kristen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Crader, Christine M.D. Ascension Michigan

Ellis, Karishma D.O. Henry Ford Health

Gilbert, Linsey D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Hafeez, Abdulla M.D.

*Katzman, Steven D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Naidoo, Niren M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Newman, Elisheva M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Schenk, Meghann M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Schwartzenfeld, David D.O.

Stellini, Michael M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Tremonti, Nadia M.D. Detroit Medical Center

HOSPITAL MEDICINE

George, Matthew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gunderson, Heidi D.O. Henry Ford Health

*Madoun, Manaf M.D. Ascension Michigan

Wilkie, Ann M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

HYPERTENSION

Dancik, Tavis M.D.

Topf, Joel M.D. Ascension Michigan

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz M.D. Henry Ford Health

Abu Yasin, Fadi M.D.

Alangaden, George M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chandrasekar, Pranatharthi M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Chen, Anne M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chittick, Paul M.D. Corewell Health

Drelichman, Vilma M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Gordon, James M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gowda, Sachi M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Hanna, Michel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Herc, Erica M.D.

Jiddou-Yaldoo, Renee M.D. Corewell Health

Johnson, Leonard M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Kalyan, Shamla M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Lauter, Carl M.D.

Corewell Health

Levine, Miriam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Little, Tania D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Malani, Anurag M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Monday, Lea Marie M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Newman, Gretchen M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Ramesh, Mayur M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rosenblat, Franklin D.O.

McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Sharma, Mamta M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Sunstrum, James M.D.

Corewell Health

INFECTIOUS DISEASESPEDIATRIC

Abdel-Haq, Nahed M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Abdulnour-Farjo, Rand M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Ang, Jocelyn M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Arora, Harbir M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Asmar, Basim M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Krasan, Graham M.D.

Corewell Health

Thirumoorthi, Muthayipalayam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz M.D. Henry Ford Health

Asbahi, Redwan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Borowski, Deborah D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Bragman, James D.O. Cykiert, Andrew D.O. Corewell Health

Eldirani, Mike M.D.

Feldman, Barry M.D. Ascension Michigan

Garg, Manisha M.D. Ascension Michigan

Grewal, Rajinder M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Haftka-George, Alexis M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hazin, Ribhi M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Heidemann, Danielle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Iskander, Josephine M.D.

Jain, Alka M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Jonnalagadda, Samuel M.D.

Karmo, Dillon M.D. Corewell Health

Katzman, Steven D.O. Ascension Michigan

Maddens, Michael, Jr. M.D.

Mahesh, Shyam M.D. Ascension Michigan

Margolis, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Moore, Daniel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nair, Anupama M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nasr, Justine M.D.

Panush, Daniel M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Rizvi, Nessreen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rossi, Benjamin D.O. Corewell Health

Sabin, Bradley M.D.

Scher, Eric M.D. Henry Ford Health

Shuker, Ala M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Slim, Achraf M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Trivax, Geoffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan

INTERVENTIONAL - RADIOLOGY

Critchfield, Jeffrey M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Feldman, Jeremy M.D. Ascension Michigan

Handel, Jeremy M.D. Corewell Health

Kakos, Roger M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kolicaj, Nik M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Marin, Horia M.D. Henry Ford Health

Massa, Peter M.D. Henry Ford Health

Metz, Terrence M.D. Corewell Health

Miller, Jeffrey M.D.

Osher, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan

Rubin, Joshua M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Seedial, Stephen M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Zaki, Mina M.D. Corewell Health

LIPID DISORDERS

Doyle, Michael M.D.

*Gowman, David D.O. Corewell Health

Parikh, Sachin M.D. Henry Ford Health

AMY SOMERSET, M.D.

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Detroit Medical Center

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE PATIENTS TO HELP THEM LIVE A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE?

As a bariatric surgeon, my practice focuses heavily on obesity medicine and nutrition. Obesity is associated with multiple cancers in addition to diabetes, joint pain, high blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, and shorter life spans. There are multiple treatments for overweight and obesity, including surgical and nonsurgical options; however, proper nutrition is critical for all treatment plans. For patients of all weights, nutrition is the key for maintaining a healthy weight and providing energy. I do appreciate the old adage “You are what you eat.” Nutrition affects mental well-being [and] can reduce the risk of depression and anxiety, Alzheimer’s, and many other health conditions. Nutrition truly is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. For all patients, we recommend reducing high-glycemic-index foods, processed foods, high-fat or high-sugar foods. Reducing alcohol intake and liquid calories is also important. For most patients, a high-protein and high-fiber diet is beneficial. Your body needs the proper fuel to function at its best.

HOW IMPORTANT IS SLEEP, AND IN WHAT WAYS DOES INSUFFICIENT SLEEP AFFECT YOUR PATIENTS’ HEALTH?

When we’re asleep, our bodies are recharging and our brains are getting rid of waste. Sleeping is important for immune function, mental health, and metabolic regulation. Obesity medicine is a large part of my practice, and sleep deprivation can lead to increased hunger, inability to lose weight, or weight gain. Poor sleep leads to poor choices, like lack of exercise and unhealthy foods. As a bariatric surgeon, I have many patients with prediabetes or diabetes, and so I emphasize the importance of sleep for glycemic control. Many of my patients also have sleep apnea, which also contributes to poor sleep. I think it is essential that patients are tested appropriately for sleep disorders, like sleep apnea or chronic insomnia, and treated appropriately to enhance their sleep. Good sleep means sleeping long enough and deeply enough. For all patients of all ages and all sizes, we emphasize the need for adequate sleep hygiene to optimize body and brain health. We all know when we’re sleep deprived we can become irritable, have increased anxiety, decreased ability to learn, and generally don’t feel as well. Good sleep hygiene involves sleeping in a cool, dark room; going to bed at the same time each night; avoiding alcohol and smoking; avoiding caffeine after the morning; avoiding eating close to bedtime; eliminating noise; and avoiding long naps during the day and avoiding screen time from our TVs, laptops, phones, watches, and even checking the clock during the night. Exercising four to six hours before bedtime is most beneficial for good sleep.

ROBERT K. CLEARY, M.D.

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

Trinity Health Michigan

HOW IMPORTANT IS SLEEP, AND IN WHAT WAYS DOES INSUFFICIENT SLEEP AFFECT YOUR PATIENTS’ HEALTH?

Sleep is a vital component of overall health and postsurgical recovery for my patients. For at least four weeks following surgery, sleep requirements are elevated. Insufficient sleep can negatively impact mental health and hinder the recovery process, delaying a patient’s return to their favorite activities.

WHAT ARE SOME INNOVATIONS IN YOUR FIELD THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

Colon and rectal surgery is an innovative specialty with new and exciting treatment pathways that are constantly evolving. This is especially true in regard to robotic surgery, enhanced recovery, and the management of rectal cancer. Fifty percent of our rectal cancer patients no longer require rectal resection and colostomy because of advances in radiation and chemotherapy and our colorectal surgeon-led watch-and-wait program.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE YOUR PATIENTS TO HELP THEM LIVE A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE?

It’s no secret but something I reinforce with my patients every day. A proper diet, exercise, and not smoking are the obvious pathways to longevity, as cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 cause of death. Cancer screening adherence is also important. Getting a colonoscopy beginning at the recommended age, per guidelines, prevents colorectal cancer. The unfortunate reality is I still see patients with colorectal cancer who have never been screened with a colonoscopy. Be proactive in your health for yourself and your loved ones.

LIVER SPECIALIST

Alsibae, Mohamad M.D. Corewell Health

*Brown, Kimberly M.D. Henry Ford Health

Caines, Allyce M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gordon, Stuart M.D.

Moonka, Dilip M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nadeau, Brian M.D. Corewell Health

Salgia, Reena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Venkat, Deepak M.D. Henry Ford Health

NEONATOLOGY

Adams, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Chawla, Sanjay M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Judge, Lisa M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Lawrence, Christin D.O. Corewell Health

Natarajan, Girija M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Pappas, Athina M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Vartanian, Rebecca M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, University of Michigan Health

NEPHROLOGY

Al-Ejel, Fawaz M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Bellovich, Keith D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Clyne, Stephen D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Dancik, Jerry M.D.

Gold, Je rey M.D.

Henderson, Heather D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Ismail, Khaled M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Novak, James M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ramamurthi, Kalyana M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Raminick, Mindy D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Rankin, Steven M.D.

Reddy, Snigdha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rehman, Iram M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Rossi, Noreen M.D.

*Soman, Sandeep M.D. Henry Ford Health

Taha, Basel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Topf, Joel M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Webster, Christopher D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

NEPHROLOGYPEDIATRIC

Baracco, Rossana M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Blatt, Neal M.D.

Corewell Health

Gregory, Melissa M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Jain, Amrish M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Kapur, Gaurav M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Lombel, Rebecca M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Valentini, Rudolph M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

TOP DOCS

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIESPEDIATRIC

Johnson, Tisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

NEUROLOGY

Ali, Ashhar D.O. Henry Ford Health

Biondo, Andrew D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Boudouris, William D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Emmer, Anthony D.O.

Ascension Michigan

*Fellows, Jonathan D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Jamwal, Neena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jolly, Surindar M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kresch, Jodi D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Megally, Mary D.O. Henry Ford Health

Pawlak, Anne D.O.

Pierce, Robert D.O. Ascension Michigan

Rossi, Andrea D.O. Ascension Michigan

Singer, Daniel D.O. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Smith, Brien M.D. Henry Ford Health

Turner, Isaac M.D. Henry Ford Health

Young, Esther D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zaki, Monica D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zaki, Nadia M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zaman, Iram D.O.

NEUROLOGYPEDIATRIC

Allarakhia, Iqbal M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Asano, Eishi M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Leleszi, Elizabeth M.D. Corewell Health

Luat, Aimee M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Ruprecht, Beata D.O.

Ascension Michigan

*Sivaswamy, Lalitha M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Williams, Mitchel M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

NEUROSURGERY

Abdulhak, Muwa ak M.D. Henry Ford Health

Air, Ellen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Carr, Daniel D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Chamiraju, Partha M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Chedid, Mokbel M.D.

Dashnaw, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

Elia, Christopher D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Fahim, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Fiani, Brian D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Guthikonda, Murali M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Houseman, Cli ord D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Jacob, Je rey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Johnson, Robert, II M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Junn, Fredrick M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kalkanis, Steven M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kelkar, Prashant D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

*Lee, Ian M.D. Henry Ford Health

Malik, Ghaus M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Mehra, Ratnesh D.O.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Pannu, Tejpaul M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Rapp, Steven M.D.

Richards, Boyd D.O. Ascension Michigan

Robin, Adam M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rock, Jack M.D. Henry Ford Health

Schwalb, Jason M.D. Henry Ford Health

Seyfried, Donald M.D.

Soo, Teck M.D. Ascension Michigan

Volkov, Andrey D.O. Ascension Michigan

Zakalik, Karol M.D.

NEUROSURGERY - PEDIATRIC

*Cools, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Garton, Hugh M.D. University of Michigan Health

Gilmer, Holly M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Marupudi, Neena M.D. University of Michigan Health

Whelan, Ros M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

OBSTETRICS

Arsanious, Samah M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bark, Soyoun M.D.

Bartholomew, Frederick M.D.

*Brickman, Neil M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Fischer, Carol D.O. McLaren Health Care

Katz, Lon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Lingam, Deepthi M.D. Corewell Health

Newman, Alan M.D. Ascension Michigan

Peng, Jennifer M.D.

Sapick, Shelley M.D.

Shaman, Majid M.D. Henry Ford Health

Simmerman, Neil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Speier, Carrie D.O.

Swain, Monique M.D. Henry Ford Health

Vilkins, Annmarie D.O. Henry Ford Health

Yoon, Young D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zekman, Esther D.O.

TOP DOCS

ONCOLOGY

Al Hallak, Mohammed M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Ali, Haythem M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Balaraman, Savitha M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Beekman, Kathleen M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Cotant, Matthew M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Forman, Adam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gadgeel, Shirish M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Garg, Sandeep M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Gordon, Craig D.O.

Heath, Elisabeth M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Howard, George M.D.

Jaiyesimi, Ishmael D.O.

*Margolis, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Musa, Faisal M.D.

Muskovitz, Andrew M.D.

Shields, Anthony M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Sukari, Ammar M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Vakhariya, Cynthia D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zekman, Richard D.O.

Ascension Michigan

ONCOLOGYPEDIATRIC

Bell, Danielle M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Chu, Roland M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Henry, Meret M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Martin, Alissa M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Savasan, Sureyya M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Taub, Jeffrey M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Toll, Stephanie D.O.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Aggarwal, Himanshu M.D.

Amirikia, Arezo M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Bergman, Ronald M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Black, Evan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Clune, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Crandall, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Desai, Uday M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dhaliwal, Andy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Fahim, Abigail M.D. University of Michigan Health

Farjo, Ayad M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Gladstone, Geoffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Goldman, David M.D.

Goyal, Anju M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Grant, Joshua M.D.

Holm, Holly M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Imami, Nauman M.D. Henry Ford Health

Juzych, Mark M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Trinity Health Michigan

Kizy, Bianca M.D.

Kumar, Nitin M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lupovitch, Jeffrey M.D.

Murad-Kejbou, Sally D.O.

Page, Timothy M.D.

Patel, Anu M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Schehlein, Emily M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Siegel, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Sosne, Gabriel M.D.

Tewari, Asheesh M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

OPHTHALMOLOGYPEDIATRIC

*Bohra, Lisa M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Dennehy, Patrick M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gappy, Christopher M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Gianfermi, Elena M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Le, Kim M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Rao, Rajesh M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Roarty, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Rotberg, Leemor M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

*Barbetta, Benjamin M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ramirez-Neyra, Carlos M.D.

Ascension Michigan

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYPEDIATRIC

Bermudez, Paul M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Edwards, Sean M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

ORGAN TRANSPLANT

Abouljoud, Marwan M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Bedi, Damanpreet M.D. Corewell Health

Kim, Dean M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Nagai, Shunji M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Yohanathan, Lavanya M.D. Corewell Health

*Yoshida, Atsushi M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Acker, William, II M.D.

Bak, Sean M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Banka, Trevor M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bishai, Shariff D.O. Ascension Michigan

Caid, Matthew D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Charters, Michael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Cooke, Christopher M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Doig, Timothy D.O.

Drouillard, Paul D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

El-Yussif, Eddie D.O. Henry Ford Health

Eller, Erik M.D. Henry Ford Health

Farjo, Laith M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Frisch, Nicholas M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Frush, Todd M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Greene, Perry M.D.

Guthrie, Stuart M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hakeos, William M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hill, Derek D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Hoegler, Joseph M.D. Henry Ford Health

Knesek, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kohen, Robert M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Marshall, Nathan M.D. Ascension Michigan

Mendelson, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Mihalich, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Milia, Marc M.D.

Mott, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D. Henry Ford Health

MONICA JIDDOU-PATROS,M.D.

CARDIOLOGY

Corewell Health

HOW IMPORTANT IS SLEEP, AND IN WHAT WAYS DOES INSUFFICIENT SLEEP AFFECT YOUR PATIENTS’ HEALTH?

Sleep is very important to our health for many reasons. Getting enough sleep helps reduce stress and improves mood. It helps reduce hunger by producing more leptin, a natural appetite suppressor. Sleep is also the time our body repairs itself, strengthens our immune system, and builds new pathways in our brain. All of these things help improve our performance and overall well-being.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE YOUR PATIENTS TO HELP THEM LIVE A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE?

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Muh, Stephanie M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Nasr, Kerellos M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Perry, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Prieskorn, David D.O.

Silas, Diana D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Singer, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Yusaf, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zingas, Christopher M.D.

Ascension Michigan

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYPEDIATRIC

Bazzi, Ahmed D.O.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Dimovski, Radomir M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Minnock, Christopher M.D. Henry Ford Health

Settecerri, Jeffrey M.D.

Slotkin, Steven M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Yassir, Walid M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Zaltz, Ira M.D.

Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Bahu, Sam M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Bojrab, Dennis M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Bojrab, Dennis, II M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Carron, Michael M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Chang, Steven M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Craig, John M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Farrugia, Matthew D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Folbe, Adam M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Gardner, Glendon M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Hoff, Paul M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Hotaling, Jeffrey M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Keidar, Eytan D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Ko, Alvin M.D.

*Korkigian, Shant D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Lin, Ho-Sheng M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Metz, Christopher D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

Momin, Suhael M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Neumann, Miles D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Raza, Syed M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Reddy, Pavan M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Rontal, Matthew M.D.

Rubin, Adam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Seel, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Shenouda, Kerolos M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Stachler, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Stern, Noah D.O.

Detroit Medical Center

VIKRAM SOOD, M.D.

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

WHAT ARE SOME RECENT INNOVATIONS IN YOUR FIELD THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

Congenital heart surgery is constantly evolving, even though the principles of caring for a child with congenital heart disease remain unchanged. The current advances in mechanical support devices to support a heart or physiology that is failing have transformed our ability to rescue a child with complex congenital heart disease. Similarly, the advances in transcatheter treatments are changing the way we think about managing congenital heart disease in our smallest patients. These paradigm shifts are helping us get better at caring for children and families with congenital heart disease.

Succar, Eric M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Tam, Samantha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Toma, Mark M.D.

Toma, Roger M.D.

Yoo, George M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

OTOLARYNGOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Bohm, Lauren M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Darrat, Ilaaf M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

*Gonik, Nathan M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Green, Glenn M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Haupert, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan

O’Niel, Mallory M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Siegel, Bianca M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Thorne, Marc M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Thottam, Prasad D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Zopf, David M.D.

University of Michigan Health

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Aljassem, Annas M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Freydl, Karl D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

George, Wisam D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Marshall, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mounayer, Mark M.D.

TOP DOCS

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Mulawa, Jason M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Osta, Walid M.D.

Peter, Jason D.O.

Ascension Michigan

*Sibai, Nabil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sikorsky, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Tong, Henry M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Upadhyay, Aman M.D.

Vakhariya, Rakesh D.O.

Ascension Michigan

PATHOLOGY

*Green, Alex M.D.

*Keller, Christian M.D. Henry Ford Health

Manley, Amelia M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Mehra, Rohit M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Tworek, Joseph M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Zarbo, Richard M.D. Henry Ford Health

PEDIATRICSPEDIATRIC

*Abu-Khdeir, Maha M.D.

Daniel, Theodore M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Doss, Doss M.D. Henry Ford Health

Faber, Michelle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Faber, Seth M.D.

Forman, Seth M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Friday, Yvonne M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Jubran, Ihab M.D. Henry Ford Health

Metz, Jacqueline D.O.

Henry Ford Health

Obudzinski, David M.D.

Padesky, Paul M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Rao, Sheila M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Shah, Uzma M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Wasvary, Rebecca M.D.

PERINATALNEONATAL MEDICINE

Goyert, Gregory M.D.

Pappas, Athina M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Vengalil, Shyla M.D.

Ascension Michigan

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Acho, Tamara M.D.

Achtman, Shawn D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Arbit, Steven M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Bandemer, Dennis, Jr. D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Barnes, Susan D.O.

Bazzi, Moussa M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Bill, Christopher M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Carrier, Jonathan D.O.

Henry Ford Health

Ettefagh, Leila M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Hall, Elizabeth M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Hanna, Ghada M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Hysni, Craig M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Kovan, Eric D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Nabity, Thomas M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Nwagwu, Chijioke D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Riutta, Justin M.D.

Sesi, Timothy M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Yu, Karine D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zacharias, Ritu M.D. Henry Ford Health

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Atisha, Dunya M.D. Henry Ford Health

Black, Evan M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Boyd, Charles M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Busuito, Christina M.D. Ascension Michigan

Busuito, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Chaiyasate, Kongkrit M.D. Corewell Health

Compton, Andrew M.D.

Darian, Vigen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Elswick, Sarah M.D.

Evangelista, Maristella M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gowda, Mune M.D. Ascension Michigan

Hajjar, Raymond D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Janetzke, Ellen M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Lofman, Andrew M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Lumley, Christopher D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Lyons, Daniel M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Moquin, Kenneth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mucci, Samuel M.D.

Nossoni, Farid D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Olinger, Thomas M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Puri, Pravin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Reisin, Elan M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Rodriguez, Daniela M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Sayal, Ricky D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Sherbert, Daniel M.D.

Siddiqui, Aamir M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sosa, Julio M.D. Ascension Michigan

Stefani, William M.D. Ascension Michigan

Tanzman, Barak D.O. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Tepper, Donna M.D. Henry Ford Health

Williams, Je rey M.D. Ascension Michigan

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERYPEDIATRIC

Kasten, Steven M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

*Rozzelle, Arlene M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

TOP DOCS

Vercler, Christian M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Grover, Keshav D.O.

*Lee, Alison M.D.

Plymel, Karen M.D.

PSYCHIATRY

Hutton, Sarah M.D.

Kakar, Davinder M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*MacLean, Lisa M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Jennifer M.D.

Mekhael, Hany M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Hetal M.D.

Soubani, Omar D.O.

Detroit Medical Center

PSYCHIATRYPEDIATRIC

Kakar, Davinder M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

LaCasse, Matthew D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Malas, Nasuh M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Mekhael, Hany M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Mitchell, Shanti M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sivananthan, Mauran D.O. Henry Ford Health

Weingarden, Brooke D.O.

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Abu-Isa, Eyad M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Antonucci, J. M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Chan, June M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Chen, Peter M.D. Corewell Health

Dominello, Michael D.O.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Feldman, Aharon M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jawad, Maha M.D. Corewell Health

Jolly, Shruti M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Kestin, Larry M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Lee, Kuei M.D. Corewell Health

Levin, Kenneth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Maier, Jordan M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Miller, Steven M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Movsas, Benjamin M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Nandalur, Sirisha M.D. Corewell Health

Narayan, Samir M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shah, Mira M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siddiqui, Farzan M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siddiqui, M Salim M.D. Henry Ford Health

Vaishampayan, Nitin M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care,

Vicini, Frank M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Walker, Eleanor M.D. Henry Ford Health

RADIOLOGY

Griffith, Brent M.D.

Kado, Karl M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mandava, Sabala M.D. Henry Ford Health

Negussie, Edsa M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Osher, Matthew M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Robinette, Natasha M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Roy, Anindya M.D.

Thummala, Nithin M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Trivax, Cory M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Zaki, Mina M.D. Corewell Health

RADIOLOGYPEDIATRIC

*Altinok, Deniz M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gibson, Donald M.D. Corewell Health

Metz, Terrence M.D. Corewell Health

Saleem, Sheena M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY

Budrys, Nicole M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Hammoud, Ahmad M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Kowalczyk, Carole M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Mersol-Barg, Michael M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Miller, Bradley M.D.

Moskovitz, Brenda M.D.

Starostanko, Andrea M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Wolf, Lynda M.D.

RESPIRATORY/ PULMONARY CARE

Allen, Samuel D.O. Corewell Health

*Deebajah, Ihab M.D.

Dogra, Sanjay M.D. Corewell Health

Millman, Bruce D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Soubani, Ayman M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Trunsky, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

RESPIRATORY/ PULMONARY CARE - PEDIATRIC

*Abdulhamid, Ibrahim M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Lumeng, Carey M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Srivastava, Ruma M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

RHEUMATOLOGY

Bateman, Judith M.D.

*Bishnoi-Singh, Amita M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dhar, Josephine M.D. Ascension Michigan

Henein, Violette M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kado, Ruba M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Marri-Gottam, Reshma M.D. Ascension Michigan

Meysami, Alireza M.D. Henry Ford Health

Qazi, Parveen M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Qazi, Sabrina D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Silverman, Larry M.D. Ascension Michigan

RHEUMATOLOGYPEDIATRIC

Adams, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Fathalla, Basil M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Riebschleger, Meredith M.D. University of Michigan Health

SLEEP DISORDERS

Badr, Safwan M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

*Bazan, Luisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dogra, Sanjay M.D. Corewell Health

Laffer, Michael D.O. Ascension Michigan

Mina, Nader M.D. Corewell Health

Rowens, Bradley M.D. Ascension Michigan

Sesi, Veronica D.O.

Uduman, Abdul Kareem M.D. Henry Ford Health

SPORTS MEDICINE

Acker, William, II M.D.

Bergin, Mark M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Cooke, Christopher M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Cunningham, Andrew M.D. Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Dekker, Timothy M.D. Ascension Michigan

Dutcheshen, Nicholas M.D.

*Ellenberg, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan

Guettler, Joseph M.D.

Haque, Sadiq D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Kakos, Brandon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Kolowich, Patricia M.D.

Lynch, T. Sean M.D. Henry Ford Health

Moore, Nicholas M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Morasso, John D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D. Henry Ford Health

Prieskorn, David D.O.

Shehab, Ramsey M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zacharias, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

SURGERYPEDIATRIC

Akay, Begum M.D. Corewell Health

Brahmamdam, Pavan M.D. Corewell Health

Cullen, Marc M.D. Ascension Michigan

Klein, Justin M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Langenburg, Scott M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Lelli, Joseph M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Novotny, Nathan M.D. Corewell Health

*Shanti, Christina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Stallion, Anthony M.D. Corewell Health

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Berri, Richard M.D. Ascension Michigan

Chokechanachaisakul, Attasit M.D. Ascension Michigan

Cools, Katherine M.D. Henry Ford Health

Keidan, Richard M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kim, Steve M.D. Detroit Medical Center

*Kwon, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Raofi, Vandad M.D.

*Shah, Rupen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Yohanathan, Lavanya M.D. Corewell Health

THORACIC SURGERY

*Adams, Kumari M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Baciewicz, Frank, Jr. M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Coello, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Edwards, Melanie M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Fertel, David D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Hilu, John M.D. Corewell Health

Kim, Sang M.D. Corewell Health

Minanov, Oktavijan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care

Okereke, Ikenna M.D. Henry Ford Health

Popoff, Andrew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sternberg, David M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Tanaka, Daizo M.D. Henry Ford Health

Watson, Thomas M.D. Corewell Health

UROLOGY

Cher, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

*Dabaja, Ali M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gadzinski, Adam M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Ginsburg, Kevin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Kernen, Kenneth M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Kleer, Eduardo M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Lim, Kenneth D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

O’Connor, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Oldford, Gregory M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Peabody, James M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Rivers, Kandis M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Rogers, Craig M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rosenberg, Bradley M.D. McLaren Health Care

Schock, Jeffrey D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Sobol, Jennifer D.O. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

UROLOGYPEDIATRIC

Feber, Kevin M.D. Corewell Health

Lakshmanan, Yegappan M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Liss, Zachary M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Park, John M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Preece, Janae M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Schober, Megan M.D. Corewell Health

Suson, Kristina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

VASCULAR SURGERY

Bazzi, Mazen D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Fertel, David D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Haouilou, Jimmy M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Heidenreich, Michael M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Iljas, John D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Kabbani, Loay M.D. Henry Ford Health

Long, Graham M.D.

Nypaver, Timothy M.D. Henry Ford Health

Oppat, William M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Patel, Bipinchandra D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Pensler, Elizabeth D.O.

Rits, Yevgeniy M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Rizk, Youssef D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Shepard, Alexander M.D. Henry Ford Health

Weaver, Mitchell M.D. Henry Ford Health

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“I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of my patients elevate their self-confidence, and it’s truly been an honor,” says Dr. Awada, a globally recognized authority in cosmetic surgery.

Renowned for her expertise in delivering stunning, natural-looking results with the highest standards of safety, Dr. Awada leads an exceptional team in Michigan, amassing 90 years of combined experience delivering personalized cosmetic surgery care. At her distinguished Quad A-certified surgery center, Michigan Cosmetic Surgery, she employs cutting-edge technology, revolutionary techniques, and regenerative medicine to achieve remarkably beautiful transformations.

Patients trust Dr. Awada’s extraordinary artistic vision to create bespoke treatment plans tailored to their individual aspirations and lifestyles. As an expert in cosmetic surgery, she performs face and neck lifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and body sculpting.

Complementing these surgical options, Dr. Beauty Cosmedispa offers elite nonsurgical treatments such as PicoWay anti-aging laser, Icon skin rejuvenation laser, GentleMax Pro hair removal laser, PRP regenerative therapies, Botox, dermal fillers, and more.

Dr. Awada’s unwavering dedication to patient safety and personalized care and her exceptional ability to connect with clients truly set her apart. She meticulously designs treatment plans that align with patients’ aesthetic goals, values, and budgets.

“Witnessing my patients’ joy and newfound self-love over the past 23 years as a plastic surgeon is what I cherish the most,” she says.

Schedule a consultation today online at michigancosmeticsurgery.com. ■

Michigan Cosmetic Surgery, PC

29110 Inkster Road, Suite 250 Southfield, MI 48034

248-948-5500

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Independent Emergency Physicians

Independent Emergency Physicians (IEP), a local emergency physician-owned, physician-led practice, is an amazing team of 500 physicians and advanced practice providers that touches more than 565,000 patient lives annually by providing direct patient care in the communities the providers live and work in, fostering a sense of community and trust with patients. And IEP is doubling down on its commitment to ensuring emergency medicine health care remains a community activity delivered through local ownership and by clinicians who are integral to the community.

Founded by 11 emergency physician entrepreneurs over two decades ago, IEP currently partners with three health systems to lead emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and observation medicine services.

In 2024, IEP embarked on a significant expansion, providing emergency medicine services at six new metro Detroit hospitals. is expansion, which includes hospitals such as St. John Hospital Detroit and Macomb-Oakland Hospital Warren, marks a significant milestone in its journey.   is growth expands IEP’s footprint to include emergency medicine services at 11 hospitals, from East China in the northeast to Jackson in the southwest, making IEP the largest democratic emergency physician-owned practice in Michigan and one of the top 10 in the United States.

IEP also owns and operates eight IEP Urgent Care clinics in metro Detroit, providing expert care from ER-trained providers guided by the simple purpose that IEP was founded on: taking care of the patient by taking care of the provider.

Whether you see an IEP provider in an emergency room, hospital, or IEP Urgent Care clinic, you know you are in good hands.

IEP docs pictured: Second row: Jason Gumma, D.O., and Robert Cohen, M.D. First row: Sean Mohon, D.O.; Daniel LaLonde, M.D.; Mazen Saab, D.O.; and David Hall, M.D. ■

Independent Emergency Physicians

37000 Grand River Ave., Suite 310 Farmington Hills, MI 48335

248-536-2127

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Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery

In the world of ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery, the physicians at Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery are consistently recognized for their excellence. is year, Dr. Evan Black and Dr. Geoff rey J. Gladstone have once again been honored in the Top Docs issue of Hour Detroit in the specialties of plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmology. eir consistent recognition reflects their skill, their dedication, and the trust they’ve built with their patients over the years.

At Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, patient care begins with listening, understanding individual needs, and then determining the most effective and affordable path forward. e goal is not only to deliver exceptional results but also to ensure a comfortable, supportive experience from start to finish. A patient from Livonia shared, “Not only did I know that I was in the very best medical hands, but I felt well cared for from beginning to end, and that makes all the difference.”

e commitment to clinical care and customer service is a hallmark of the practice. Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery is home to an esteemed team of physicians, including Dr. Geoff rey J. Gladstone, Dr. Evan H. Black, Dr. Francesca Nesi-Eloff, Dr. Dianne M. Schlachter, Dr. Robert A. Beaulieu, and Dr. Shravani Mikkilineni. Serving

communities across southeast Michigan and Flint, these doctors maintain affiliations with top accredited hospitals, ensuring their patients receive the highest standard of care.

e expert physicians at Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery set the bar with their extensive training, professional affiliations, certifications, leadership positions, and teaching roles. Each physician has received accolades for their contributions to advancing ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Procedures and Services Offered:

Cosmetic Procedures: With age comes the natural onset of wrinkles and sagging skin. e practice offers a range of cosmetic procedures designed to rejuvenate the face, including eyelid and forehead surgeries that lift drooping eyelids, smooth wrinkles, and remove under-eye bags.

Reconstructive Surgery: e practice offers reconstructive surgery to restore both function and appearance. Services include ptosis repair, eyelid reconstruction, lower eyelid malposition surgery, eyelid skin cancer treatment, tear duct surgery, thyroid eye disease treatment, orbital tumor surgery, and fracture repair.

Nonsurgical Rejuvenation: For those seeking a less invasive approach, the practice provides options like

fractional CO2 laser treatments, Botox, and dermal fillers to smooth deep wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin.

With locations in Southfield, Troy, Livonia, Novi, St. Clair Shores, Southgate, and Flint, Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery is easily accessible for patients across metro Detroit and beyond. No matter which doctor a patient sees, they can expect top-tier expertise and personalized care that have made this practice a trusted name in the community. ■

Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC 29201 Telegraph Road, Suite 324 Southfield, MI 48034 800-245-8075

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Nidal Hammoud, M.D.

In 2010, Dr. Nidal Hammoud helped lead the way in creating an owner-operated urgent care concept that offers the finest in health and wellness services for those in need of immediate care. A decade and a half later, Dr. Hammoud is the CEO of Get Well Urgent Care, which features 17 locations with more than 50 providers and is one of the most reputable and fastest-growing urgent care providers in metro Detroit.

e care and dedication that these 17 locations provide starts at the top.

“I love what I do,” says Dr. Hammoud, who was born and raised in Dearborn. “My job is focused on teaching and training and expanding. We have been able to grow into the company we are today through hard work and dedication and a commitment to providing the best in health care.

“We are the largest nonhospital independent urgent care company in Michigan, and our goal is not only to be the leading urgent care in Michigan but to expand into other states and be the biggest urgent care provider in the Midwest.”

Dr. Hammoud attended Wayne State University before graduating from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2004.

After completing his residency at Providence Hospital in 2007, Dr. Hammoud became the medical director at Southgate Urgent Care, where he worked with Dr. Mohammed Arsiwala for two years. While at Urgent Care 1, he oversaw five urgent care facilities for Dr. Samer Nasry.

“I wanted to own my own urgent care, and with the helpful guidance of Dr. Nasry and Dr. Arsiwala, I partnered with Dr. Rakesh Soni and Dr. Wael Bazzi and opened Roseville Urgent Care in 2010,” he says. “We then came up with an owner-operated urgent care concept that allowed us to expand to 17 locations today.” ■

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Nidal Hammoud, M.D. 17 locations in metro Detroit getwellurgent.com

Get Well Urgent Care

Utilizing an owner-operated urgent care concept, Get Well Urgent Care has expanded into one of the most reputable and fastest-growing urgent care providers in metro Detroit with 17 locations and a goal of continued growth in Michigan and beyond.

“Our goal is not only to be the leading urgent care in Michigan but to expand into other states and be the biggest urgent care provider in the Midwest,” says Dr. Nidal Hammoud, one of the co-founders.

In 2010, three doctors — Dr. Hammoud, Dr. Rakesh Soni, and Dr. Wael Bazzi — had the idea to collaborate and provide convenient care to their growing patient pool, and Get Well Urgent Care was born. Over the years, the team of providers and medical staff has aided in creating a great patient care experience, leading the growth of the brand that is Get Well Urgent Care.

Dr. Hammoud, who attended Wayne State University before graduating from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2004, worked as a medical director for many years, gaining passion and love for family medicine and urgent care.

Dr. Soni, who attended medical college at Nagpur in India before coming to the United States in 2005, did his residency at Beaumont Wayne in family medicine. He worked as an attending physician at Oakwood Annapolis Hospital prior to focusing on urgent care and family medicine.

Dr. Bazzi, who attended Wayne State and later the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, completed his residency in family practice at Providence Hospital in Southfield.

All three doctors have a unique skill set that complements the others’, making this the perfect partnership, and are excited to be a part of the continued expansion and growth of Get Well Urgent Care. ■

Get Well Urgent Care 17 locations in metro Detroit getwellurgentcare.com

Carole L. Kowalczyk, M.D., and Nicole Budrys, M.D.

Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, founder and medical director of the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health (MCFWH), has reached the pinnacle of her field — but still, it’s not enough. A highly respected board-certified reproductive endocrinologist whose influence and leadership go beyond her amazing medical practice, Dr. Kowalczyk continues her lifelong commitment alongside her associate, Dr. Nicole Budrys, to provide the latest and most effective treatment options to bring satisfying results and incredible joy to their patients.

“We strive to optimize personalized treatment plans to make family dreams come true,” says Dr. Kowalczyk, who has been helping couples struggling with infertility for over two decades.

Part of the MCFWH difference is that the practice enhances leading-edge medical treatment with mind and body care that treats all sides of infertility. It combines traditional medicine with complementary therapies — acupuncture and massage, nutritional guidance, and counseling to optimize fertility success — and incorporates new techniques including ZyMot, PRP, and soon laser light therapy.

“Infertility is stressful, so that’s why our team combines traditional medicine with other healing services, caring for the whole patient,” Dr. Budrys says.

“We do everything we can to support our patients during their fertility journey,” Dr. Kowalczyk adds.

MCFWH meets medical needs while taking into consideration financial circumstances, religious and cultural beliefs, and the number of children desired.

In an effort to create a more accessible space for all, MCFWH has recently partnered with nonprofits such as Chosen Infertility Group and Jewish Fertility Foundation to offer grants and further financial support, along with Dr. Kowalczyk’s own foundation, Seasons of Life. It has also partnered with Bundl, an organization that offers packages to help alleviate the financial burden of fertility treatments. ■

Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health

Warren, Bloomfield Hills, and Plymouth 4700 13 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092

586-576-0431

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Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders

The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND), a leading provider of neurological care, offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, management, and research of brain, spine, and nervous system disorders. Patients receive individualized care to help improve their symptoms and quality of life.

Founded in 1969, MIND is one of the largest private neurological practices in Michigan. While embracing advances in technology over the past 55 years, MIND has maintained its core values, emphasizing first-rate care. Its team of 35 expert providers delivers compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive care for neurological conditions.

Specialists treat multiple sclerosis, headaches, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophies, epilepsy, and other neurological conditions.

In fall 2024, MIND unveiled its newly expanded, 3,000-square-foot Headache and Facial Pain Center in Farmington Hills, led by physicians who are fellowship-trained in headache medicine. is dedicated center focuses on diagnosing and treating all

types of headaches and facial pain — working to advance its patients’ well-being. e facility uses special accommodations to reduce sensory stimuli, including avoiding the use of fluorescent lighting and strong smells, to create a calming environment for patients sensitive to external stimuli. e Center maintains separate spaces for patients in crisis, too.

MIND offers convenient on-site diagnostics and therapeutics with state-of-the-art MRIs that produce high-quality images and electrodiagnostics (EEG, EMG, OCT), in addition to MIND’s infusion and interventional pain management services.

e National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized MIND’s Multiple Sclerosis Center as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care. One of the largest private MS centers in the country, it cares for more than 5,000 patients annually. e MS Center was developed to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive services to multiple sclerosis patients and their families.

MIND’s full-service headquarters is in Farmington Hills, with offices in Roseville, Dearborn

Heights, and coming soon to Riverview. MIND offers some evening and Saturday appointments. ■

Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders

28595 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-0010 mindonline.com

Michigan Knee Institute

Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic knee specialist Dr. Jeff rey H. DeClaire and the experienced team at the Michigan Knee Institute are committed to improving patient mobility and quality of life by utilizing advanced technology and the most innovative minimally invasive procedures and treatment options, performing over 1,000 knee surgeries a year.

rough his extensive research and practice, Dr. DeClaire has developed the groundbreaking Elite Knee procedure, which combines computer-generated imaging with robotic instrumentation and over 30 years of surgical expertise to provide a superior outcome for knee replacement patients. Using robotic technology and a digital ligament-tensioning device to measure a patient’s ligament balance, Dr. DeClaire can determine the best implant position, leading to a well-balanced knee replacement.

e precision and accuracy of the Elite Knee procedure result in a more successful knee replacement

with reduced risk of complications, which can sometimes involve malalignment, instability of the knee, stiffness, limitation of motion, and pain. Patients undergoing the Elite Knee procedure report a 97% satisfaction rate after surgery. is surpasses the 81% satisfaction rate using traditional, nonrobotic knee replacement techniques.

Dr. DeClaire is internationally recognized for his dedication to providing state-of-the-art procedures to treat complex knee problems. e philosophy at the Michigan Knee Institute is to find practical solutions to preserve or restore normal knee anatomy using the least invasive approach possible. Our physician assistants, Meredith Wood and Olivia Mears; scrub tech, Katlyn Verkeyn; and surgical coordinator, Amanda Purdy assist Dr. DeClaire in providing patients with personalized treatment plans and delivering the best possible outcomes for injured and damaged knees.

e Michigan Knee Institute is a state-of-the-art

medical facility offering full-service treatments, including minimally invasive partial and total knee replacements, robotic knee surgery, outpatient knee replacement, cartilage restoration, and arthroscopy, to help get patients back on their feet and back to their active lives. ■

Michigan Knee Institute 1135 W. University Drive, Suite 450 Rochester Hills, MI 48307

248-650-2400

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Dr. A. Edward Abrou, M.D.

Life-changing decisions … we make them every day, even when it’s not obvious at the time.

But choosing the right doctor, when it comes to not only our overall health but also our well-being, is one of those decisions that can make a big difference for today and tomorrow. Let’s be honest — our appearance matters, and selecting an expert we can trust with how we look is definitely a life-changing decision.

Dr. A. Edward Abrou, founder and chief medical officer of Beacon Skin & Surgeries, certainly qualifies as an expert and one patients can trust for exceptional treatment of any skin problem. ese treatments include laser resurfacing to reduce the appearance of acne scarring and microneedling with radio frequency to maximize skin tightening, among other cosmetic procedures, as well as a slate of surgical dermatology services, including Mohs surgery to remove cancerous tumors with exacting precision.

Dr. Abrou is a fellowship-trained and boardcertified Mohs micrographic surgeon from the Tufts-New England Medical Center who earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Abrou is certified with the American Board of Dermatology and holds privileges at Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health, among others. He’s also dermatology chair at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital.

“We get to know the entirety of our patients’ lives, we listen, we understand their needs. Our treatment plans and our patients’ healthy skin reflect our singular approach,” Dr. Abrou says.

If you have skin cancer or need to improve your skin appearance, contact Beacon Skin & Surgeries. You will be welcomed by Dr. Abrou, his associates, and his staff while making an excellent life-changing decision. ■

Beacon Skin & Surgeries

Dr. A. Edward Abrou, M.D. Rochester Hills O ce 110 W. South Blvd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Livonia O ce

37595 W. Seven Mile Road, Suite 240 Livonia, MI 48152

248-852-1900

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Dr. Christofer Bua i

Dr. Christofer Buatti has forged a highly successful career as one of the most respected preeminent physicians in his field, not only through his expertise but also by genuinely caring for his patients. He is known for understanding and addressing each patient’s unique concerns, fears, and challenges.

While his accolades and accomplishments are impressive, it’s his exceptional bedside manner and unwavering commitment to patient care that truly set him apart. “I treat all my patients like they are my family,” says Dr. Buatti, who has spent 14 years cultivating genuine and long-lasting relationships with his patients. “I take the time to listen to everyone and develop a treatment plan tailored to each individual.”

As a double-board-certified specialist in Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery and dermatology, and as the CEO of Oakland Hills Dermatology, Dr. Buatti is dedicated to providing top-tier dermatological care grounded in evidence-based medicine. He specializes in skin cancer surgery, robotic hair transplantation (ARTAS/NeoGraft), general medical dermatology, and clinical research studies. His work has earned him numerous distinguished honors and awards.

Dr. Buatti is also committed to giving back to the dermatology community by sharing his knowledge, time, and expertise. He is a clinical assistant professor at both Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University, where he engages in continuous teaching, education, and research. Here, Dr. Buatti’s passion for and commitment to advancing the field of dermatology help to progress the innovative treatments of tomorrow.

Founded by Dr. Buatti, Oakland Hills Dermatology is highly regarded for its comprehensive dermatological services, including medical, surgical, and state-of-the-art cosmetic dermatology. e clinic’s reputation is further enhanced by numerous patient reviews praising the professionalism, expertise, and welcoming atmosphere of the staff. ■

Oakland Hills Dermatology

3400 Auburn Road, Suite 100 Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248-858-2255

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Je rey Margolis, M.D.

Jeffrey Margolis, M.D., board-certified in medical oncology and part of Oakland Medical Group/Michigan Healthcare Professionals Clinical Hematology & Medical Oncology, is at the forefront of cancer research and treatment.

Telling someone they have cancer is never easy, but what helps ease the pain and relieve some of the shock and anxiety is when the diagnosis is accompanied with answers, solutions, and a positive outlook. Dr. Margolis has had to give plenty of patients difficult news during his 24 years in medicine, but he says that what’s changed over time is the increase in positive solutions that are now included with the diagnosis.

“In the past we would be trying to get people more time, but now we’re focused on meaningful cures that allow people to get back to living and doing what they want to do,” he says. “What we’re doing now is targeting what’s best for the patient, what type of treatment they can tolerate, and what side effects they can manage — and then coming up with a treatment that best fits their profile and their goals. We identify very specific types of cancers. ese types of cancers have their own specific treatments, and it’s making a huge difference.

“One of the things we’re doing today is more personalized medicine,” Dr. Margolis continues. “We’re doing special genetic molecular testing on everybody’s tumor. We used to just say you have lung cancer, but now we find out what driver mutations there are and we target things to that mutation. Treatments are no longer generic; they’re tumor-specific.”

Another example of whole-patient care is offering Cold Caps/Scalp Cooling Systems at infusion centers located throughout metro Detroit. And when fertility preservation is the goal of a patient, options are discussed.

Michigan Healthcare Professionals is the largest private practice in Michigan and focuses on multiple specialties including medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology.

e Royal Oak office recently moved to a new suite in the Rose Cancer Center in Royal Oak. e state-of-the-art suite is patient-focused and has a larger capacity to better serve community members. ■

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Je rey Margolis, M.D.

Rose Cancer Center

3577 W. 13 Mile Road, Suite 310

Royal Oak, MI 48073

248-851-3300 | mhpdoctor.com

Shauna Ryder Diggs, M.D., P.C.

Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs, of Cosmedic Dermatology: Shauna Ryder Diggs, M.D., P.C., practices general, cosmetic, and laser dermatology. She specializes in using the latest advancements in dermatology for skin rejuvenation and has created CosmedicDerm Professional Skin Care, which offers products for sensitive, acne-prone, and photodamaged skin.

Dr. Diggs is a graduate of the University of Michigan Inteflex Program and completed an internal medicine internship, then a dermatology residency, at the U-M Medical Center in Ann Arbor. She developed expertise in autoimmune, infectious, benign, and malignant dermatoses. Dr. Diggs is a board-certified dermatologist of the American Board of Dermatology, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and a member of the Michigan Dermatological Society. She has been a lecturer at the University of Michigan Medical School and School of Dentistry.

Prior to opening Cosmedic Dermatology in Grosse Pointe, Dr. Diggs practiced in the Oakland Aesthetic Dermatology group in Farmington Hills. She then served as the medical director of the laser treatment center of the Detroit Medical Center’s Sinai-Grace Hospital, specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology. She uses lasers for hair removal, facial and leg vein therapy, tattoo removal, birthmark removal, and skin rejuvenation. For skin rejuvenation, she also utilizes neuromodulators, filler injections, and topical anti-photoaging treatments. In addition to procedural dermatology, Dr. Diggs lectures on the use of advanced topical therapies for dermatoses. She is on staff at Ascension St. John Medical Center, SinaiGrace Hospital, and Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital.

Dr. Diggs is personally and professionally involved in her community. She served as a regent and chair of the University of Michigan board and chair of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Dr. Diggs is currently chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation and has also served on the boards of Detroit Opera, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Zoological Society, Forgotten Harvest, and the Belle Isle Conservancy. She was married to the late Douglass J. Diggs and has two daughters. ■

Cosmedic Dermatology

Shauna Ryder Diggs, M.D., P.C. 17000 Kercheval Ave., Suite 215 e Village of Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 313-882-5777 drshaunadiggs.com

Michigan Palliative & Hospice Care

Michigan Palliative & Hospice Care (MPHC), a dedicated team delivering specialized care for serious illnesses with compassion and innovative technology, believes in working with patients and their families to enhance treatment outcomes and giving patients a voice. e organization’s holistic approach, combined with tools like Advance Directive Now, ensures that every patient receives care that is not only effective but also respectful and compassionate.

Recognized by Medicare as one of the highestrated agencies in the metro Detroit area, MPHC is highly regarded for its interdisciplinary team of professionals, all dedicated to providing individualized care that meets each patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. is team

includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, social workers, spiritual care counselors, and massage therapists, all working closely to ensure that care is personalized and aligned with the patient’s goals.

What also sets MPHC apart is its deep specialization in cancer care, which allows the MPHC team to address cancer patients’ unique challenges and complexities. From the physical aspects of pain management and symptom control to the emotional and spiritual support necessary for patients and their families, MPHC’s approach is comprehensive and personalized.

As MPHC continues to lead the way in palliative and hospice care, its commitment to upholding the highest standards is evident in every aspect of its work.

Visit Michigan Palliative & Hospice Care’s website for more information about its services: mph.care. ■

Michigan Palliative & Hospice Care 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 197 Farmington Hills, MI 48334

833-660-0933 mph.care

Steven Katzman, D.O., F.A.C.O.I.

DR. STEVEN KATZMAN is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Care. He serves as the Michigan Regional Medical Director for Heart to Heart Hospice as well as InHome Connect, its palliative care division. He currently serves as the medical director for PACE (Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly) Southeast Michigan, which offers comprehensive care for chronically ill eligible seniors and is committed to keeping them in their homes.

Dr. Katzman was the Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials, including the COVID-19 and RSV vaccine trial as well as the Paxlovid trial.

Dr. Katzman has been recognized in Hour Detroit’s Top Docs issue for 16 straight years. In 2017, he was named National Internist of the Year by the American College of Osteopathic Internists. Dr. Katzman was also recently awarded Trainer of the Year for Internal Medicine at Corewell Farmington Hills. ■

PACE Southeast Michigan

21700 Northwestern Highway Suite 900 Southfield, MI 48075 855-445-4554 | pacesemi.org

M. Chadi Alraies, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C.

M. Chadi alraies, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., is the medical director of the cardiac cath lab, interventional cardiology research, and cardiac rehab at the Detroit Medical Center in Detroit. Dr. Alraies is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Wayne State University and is the associate program director of the interventional cardiology fellowship. He has published over 380 manuscripts in major peerreviewed journals and several book chapters on the outcomes of coronary and endovascular interventions, as well as outcomes in minorities and patients with comorbidities. Dr. Alraies has received multiple educational awards, in addition to being named as an Hour Detroit Top Doctor for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Dr. Alraies, who sees patients in Detroit, Hamtramck, Southfield, and West Bloomfield, is always available to serve patients and colleagues, providing the care they deserve. ■

M. Chadi Alraies, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C. 313-832-0650 (office) 216-255-0008 (cell) malraies@dmc.org

Dr. Derek Hill and Dr. Elizabeth Pensler

Dr. Derek Hill and Dr. Elizabeth Pensler have a combined 29 years of experience treating all pain, swelling, and injuries of the lower extremities. is unique husband/wife surgeon duo efficiently manage all problems from the pelvis down. Both are fellowship-trained and board-certified in their specialties — Dr. Pensler in vein and vascular surgery, and Dr. Hill in orthopedic surgery and hip- and knee-joint disease.

ese two perennial Hour Detroit Top Docs specialize in solving health problems for people who don’t know where to turn for their lower-extremity concerns. Patients love visiting them in their spacious, state-of-the-art Ferndale location, with another location opening soon in Southgate. eir combined approach allows them to work together to improve the lives of patients in unique ways.

Dr. Hill is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowshiptrained in hip and knee and treats a wide array of sports and trauma injuries. He’s a clinical associate professor of surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Hill is also an author, lecturer, and researcher and is actively involved in creating dynamic treatments of the future.

Dr. Pensler is a double-board-certified surgeon in general and vascular surgery, and she’s a recognized leader in providing first-rate patient care and satisfaction. She has made it her mission to master minimally invasive endovascular procedures, providing her patients with reduced pain, lower risk, and a quicker return to normal daily activities. She treats a broad variety of vascular problems, with special attention to leg swelling and venous disorders. She also has become well known for treating women with unexplained pelvic pain.

eir beautiful Ferndale office building also is home to other medical practices, including Dr. Hill’s AZ Solutions (a pharmaceutical research lab) and Dr. Pensler’s Elizabeth Face & Body Med Spa, as well as Team Rehabilitation for all of your physical therapy needs! ■

Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute Hill Orthopedics: Knee & Hip Orthopedic Specialties

Ferndale Medical Building

928 E. 10 Mile Road, Suite 400 Ferndale, MI 48220

248-268-4299

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Pravin

Raised in the Detroit area and a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Pravin Puri is a double board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon, and an assistant professor at the Oakland University School of Medicine. During his general surgery residency, Dr. Puri realized his interest in the creative and restorative process of reconstruction, and became certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He limits his current practice to plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. In private practice for more than 25 years, Dr. Puri is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has been voted as an Hour Detroit Top Doc in 8 out of the past 10 years, including this year.

Dr. Puri performs minor procedures in the office and major ones at his affiliate hospitals, including Beaumont and Ascension. He performs breast surgery including augmentation, reduction, lift, post-mastectomy reconstruction, and male breast reduction. He does body-contouring including

P. Puri, M.D., F.A.C.S.

abdominoplasty, liposuction, and excision of redundant skin after weight loss, as well as facial surgery procedures such as blepharoplasties, otoplasty, and face-lifts. He also performs nonsurgical procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers. ■

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Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery

1080 Kirts Blvd., Suite 700 Troy, MI 48084

248-362-2300 | eplasticsurgeon.net

Christopher Elia, D.O.

DR. CHRISTOPHER ELIA IS A dual-fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, renowned for his expertise in the comprehensive management of spinal disorders. Dr. Elia’s philosophy is that a healthy spine is the foundation of a healthy life. Dr. Elia also emphasizes the importance of customizing a treatment plan based upon each patient’s specific needs and goal of surgery. Dr. Elia is at the forefront of treatment for conditions such as spine tumors, spinal deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, and artificial disc replacement. ■

Christopher Elia, D.O.

Spine and Brain Surgery

Specialists/Michigan Healthcare Professionals, P.C. 30701 Woodward Ave. Suite 301, Royal Oak, MI 48073 248-861-2710 | drelia.com

Arpon Shahed, D.O., M.B.T.

Dr. Arpon ShAheD is the regional medical director for Get Well Urgent Care, overseeing clinical standards and provider training across multiple locations to ensure high-quality patient care. He completed his family medicine residency at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, serving as chief medical resident. Dr. Shahed has a master’s degree in biomedical technology and holds academic, research, and clinical teaching positions at the Michigan State University Institute for Global Health and the MSU Family Medicine Department. His commitment to global health is demonstrated through his involvement in

international medical outreach and research initiatives across several countries. ■

Get Well Urgent Care 248-607-1442

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Charles M. Boyd MD, MBA, FACS

Harvard trained and board certified by the elite American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Boyd is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Boyd has 3 offices in Birmingham, Ann Arbor, and Detroit Michigan. He previously taught as a fulltime faculty member at the University of Michigan. Dr. Boyd also served as the youngest associate chief of staff at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Boyd specializes in all aspects of surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation including facelifts, brow and eye lifts, rhinoplasty and neck lifts. A surgeon of extraordinary talents, Dr. Boyd has trained hundreds of top physicians throughout the United States and abroad on advanced injection techniques utilizing toxins and fillers, and other minimally invasive modalities.

Dr. Boyd is part of a select group of physicians involved in several research studies including FDA trials to test and evaluate cosmetic products and procedures created for consumer use for both face and body.

Highly respected and widely admired, Dr. Boyd is routinely invited to present cosmetic procedure lectures throughout the United States and internationally. Dr. Boyd has published his research in several medical and surgical journals and has authored book chapters on cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post. Dr. Boyd frequently appears on television, radio, social media platforms and podcasts, educating the public on surgical and nonsurgical body and face rejuvenation. As a result of his ongoing clinical research and teaching, Dr. Boyd evaluates many emerging technologies, bringing only the best and latest innovations to his patients.

Dr. Alexander Colen, an specializing in hand surgery, and Dr. John Gorski, a Plastic Surgeon with expertise in hand and peripheral nerve surgery, are partners at Michigan Surgery Specialists. Their practice provides expert care for various hand conditions, including carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and hand injuries, in a relaxed, family-like atmosphere.

Recognized for their innovation, Dr. Colen and Dr. Gorski developed and patented the FingerFix™ mallet splint. This 3D-printed, custom-molded, waterproof device offers enhanced comfort and ease of use, marking a significant advancement in mallet finger treatment.

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NEUROSURGERY

Fernando G. Diaz, M.D., Ph.D.

Richard D. Fessler, M.D.

Holly S. Gilmer, M.D.

Mark L. Goldberger, D.O., M.S.

Jeffrey T. Jacob, M.D.

Robert R. Johnson II, M.D.

Fredrick S. Junn, M.D.

Kevin R. Lee, M.D.

Ali W. Luqman, M.D.

Ratnesh N. Mehra, D.O., FACOS

Tejpaul S. Pannu, M.D.

John J. Steele III, M.D., Ph.D.

Richard S. Veyna, M.D.

NEUROLOGY

David Lustig, D.O.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Karl R. Freydl, D.O.

Sophia E. Grias-Radwanski, M.D.

John M. Marshall, M.D.

Henry C. Tong, M.D., M.S.

ANESTHESIOLOGY & PAIN MANAGEMENT

Stephen D. Hofmeister, D.O.

MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

Alison Lee, M.D.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Lisa Metler, Ph.D.

Natasha Yest (Atlevski-Gates), DDS

Dr. Natasha Yest, recognized as a Top Dentist in 2023 and the owner and lead dentist at Gentle Family Dentistry of South Lyon, is proud of her team: Dr. Crystal Schafer, Dr. Chelsey Rakas, and Dr. Aida Peterson, all of whom have been recognized as Top Dentists in 2024. Together, they uphold the highest standards of dental care while prioritizing gentle treatment for even the most fearful patients.

Dr. Yest believes a balanced work-life equilibrium fosters a healthy environment. She takes immense pride in her team, recognizing each member’s unique contribution to the practice’s success. Dr. Yest and her team have cultivated a sterling reputation built on trust, compassion, and exceptional care.

Their commitment to gentle dentistry goes beyond mere treatment; it’s a dedication to making each patient feel comfortable and at ease throughout their

dental journey. Whether they’re dealing with a routine checkup or a complex procedure, Dr. Yest and her team approach every case with empathy and understanding.

Their collective vision extends beyond the confines of their practice, aiming to positively impact the oral health and overall well-being of the community they serve. Through education, prevention, and personalized care, they strive to empower their patients to achieve and maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime.

Dr. Yest and her team aren’t just dental professionals; they’re partners in their patients’ health and advocates for a brighter, healthier future. Their commitment to excellence, coupled with their compassionate approach, sets them apart as leaders in dental care in South Lyon and beyond. ■

Gentle Family Dentistry of South Lyon 546 N. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178 248-486-1730

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Dr. Joseph Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji

At Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics, patient care is founded on the essential connection between oral health and overall well-being. Research indicates that periodontitis is the most common inflammatory disease, affecting up to 50% of the global population. Dr. Joseph Nemeth coined the phrase “Healthy mouth, healthier body!” because of the link between gum disease and systemic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Dr. Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji are highly regarded by their peers and dental industry leaders for their innovative contributions as experts in treating gum disease and gum recession and offering dental implant services — the optimal solution for missing teeth. The office is globally recognized for its bad breath treatment center and cosmetic smile procedures.

Dr. Nemeth, a pioneer in periodontics, has been serving patients for over 30 years and was the first in Michigan to use advanced laser technology to treat gum disease. He is also the first periodontist in Michigan certified in the advanced pinhole technique, a minimally invasive treatment for gum recession. Dr. Katranji is renowned for his expertise in complex and cosmetic dental implant cases. He is a published author in several prestigious professional journals and lectures locally and internationally on periodontal topics.

Located in Southfield, Michigan, Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics attracts patients from around the world seeking the finest and most advanced periodontal care. For a comprehensive list of services or to schedule an appointment, visit drnemeth.com or call the office at 248-357-3100. ■

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29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 111 Southfield, MI 48034

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Dolores Baran, DDS

Dr. Dolores Baran, a nationally respected dentist with impeccable educational credentials and professional accomplishments, is best known by her patients for the incredible care, comfort, and support she offers and the amazing results she achieves.

A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Baran has more than 35 years of experience and has earned multiple accolades throughout her career for being a highly skilled dentist and a caring person who prioritizes getting to know her patients. She also has been active with charities and has brought life-changing smiles and dentistry to women who were victims of Hurricane Katrina, and to those seeking shelter and support through Lighthouse in the wake of domestic abuse or displacement. She continues to be involved with the Judson Center of Royal Oak, helping children with special needs.

“Our dentists and team utilize advanced dental technology and fully customized care to provide a comfortable dental experience with high-quality results,” Dr. Baran says. “We enjoy caring for our patients, and it shows through the level of service we provide.”

Royal Oak Smiles is a full-service dental office that provides high-quality and state-of-the-art dental care, offering a complete line of services including cosmetic Botox (and Botox for migraines), Invisalign (invisible braces), restorative work, tooth gems, same-day crowns, implants, wisdom teeth removal, and sedation. For those who have painful and constant canker sores, Dr. Baran uses a laser to eliminate the pain instantly and speed up healing. ■

Royal Oak Smiles

1103 N. Main St., Ste. A Royal Oak, MI 48067

248-548-1440

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Hadi Daia, DDS, M.S., FRCD(C)

Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics is responsible for many beautiful smiles in Southeast Michigan. The Rochester Hills practice was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Molloy, a phenomenal orthodontist who recently retired. Dr. Molloy passed the torch in 2016 to Dr. Hadi Daia, an internationally acclaimed orthodontist, a fellow of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Board of Orofacial Pain. After Dr. Daia published his book, Low Level Laser Therapy for Management of Temporomandibular Disorders, in 2011, compiling years of research and clinical trials, he entered the practice of orthodontics.

“A smile can change our lives,” Dr. Daia says. “It is our introduction to impress at a job interview, a date, a graduation, and walking down the aisle. We want to make this process as easy and efficient as possible in a fun environment operated by enthusiastic, experienced, and gifted professionals.”

The team at Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics utilizes cutting-edge technologies to provide a precise diagnosis and personalized, comprehensive treatment plans that are unique for every patient. As one of Invisalign’s Top 1% Diamond Providers and an expert in digital orthodontics, Dr. Daia, along with his team, is equipped to offer several treatment modalities, including discreet, clear aligners.

If you are struggling with a TMJ disorder, jaw pain, burning mouth syndrome, or headaches, your consultation would be focused on navigating the complexities of the jaw, head, and neck parafunction using neuromuscular and orthopedic approaches.

Dr. Daia invites you to schedule an evaluation to get a beautiful, healthy, functional smile. ■

Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics

930 W. Avon Road, Suite 16 Rochester Hills, MI 48307

248-652-1244

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Thomas Fredal Jr., DDS, MSD

Dr. Thomas FreDal Jr., an orthodontist and a lifelong resident of metro Detroit, is proudly continuing a distinguished family tradition of dentistry. His family has served Macomb County for a combined 65-plus years, and Dr. Fredal is dedicated to upholding the high standards set by his predecessors.

“At Fredal Orthodontics, we are committed to offering an elite patient experience, leveraging the latest advancements in orthodontic technology to achieve exceptional results,” says Dr. Fredal, who earned his DDS at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. “Our practice is known for its meticulous attention to detail, compassionate environment, and unwavering adherence to the highest ethical standards.”

By integrating advanced CBCT (3D X-ray) technology with iTero intraoral scans, Fredal Orthodontics ensures the most accurate, precise, and efficient orthodontic care available.

“Our goal is to create a personalized orthodontic experience that exceeds conventional care,” Dr. Fredal says. “We tailor each treatment plan to align with your individual needs, lifestyle, financial considerations, and preferences.” ■

Fredal Orthodontics 7827 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 586-544-4440 • fredalortho.com

Amanda M. Sheehan, DDS

Dr. Amanda M. Sheehan feels a sense of pride and satisfaction when one of her patients walks out the door of Oakland Family Dental with a life-changing smile. “I’m proud to help patients regain their confidence,” she says.

Dr. Sheehan, who opened Oakland Family Dental in Waterford in 2016, has made it her mission to treat patients with care and compassion from the moment they walk in the door until they flash their new, confident smile. “I owe it to our patients to offer the best treatment options out there,” she says. Oakland Family Dental offers patient-centered dental health care that includes a full slate of services: general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

Dr. Sheehan is known for her dedication to education; she graduated summa cum laude from Franklin Pierce College, received her doctorate from SUNY at Buffalo, and went on to receive her certificate in dental oncology from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in 2012. She has earned more than 3,000 hours of continuing education, is the recipient of a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Oral Implantology. Dr. Sheehan is among only 2% of dentists in North America who have achieved a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, and she holds the title of Faculty Director at the Resnik Implant Institute, where she mentors colleagues on implant surgery and prosthetics. Most recently, she became the first and only female dentist in Michigan to obtain board certification in implants. Dr. Sheehan has also been awarded the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition from the MAGD. By continuously proving her dedication to her field and her patients, Dr. Sheehan has established herself as one of Michigan’s premier dental providers. ■

Oakland Family Dental

4626 W. Walton Blvd. Waterford, MI 48329

248-674-0384

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Darren Schweymaier, DDS

Dr. Darren Schweymaier and his team at Community Dental of Walled Lake believe in providing patients with the highest-quality dental care in a comfortable and compassionate environment. They combine advanced technology and techniques with personalized care to ensure that each patient receives the best possible treatment. From routine cleanings and checkups to complex restorative and cosmetic procedures, they strive to exceed patients’ expectations at every visit and help them achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful, confident smile. ■

Community Dental of Walled Lake

2340 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-669-3434 • schweysmiles.com

October 24 : 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Gem Theatre 333 Madison St, Detroit 48226

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Contributor and WDET host Ryan Patrick Hooper takes a field trip p. 114 ARTS, CULTURE, AND OTHER THINGS TO DO

CULTURE CONVO

ABOVE THE NASHVILLE SKYLINE IN STYLE

Two-hour flight, 48 hours of food, fun, and rest

BY RYAN PATRICK HOOPER

I DON’T KNOW if this is just a Detroit thing, but it feels like everyone is going to Nashville for a trip or vacation.

It’s buzzy. It’s a “place to be.” And it’s increasingly a place where every bachelor and bachelorette party must happen for some sort of vague legal reason for better or worse.

On my first real trip down there, I was ready to see if Nashville, Tennessee, was a bust or must in a 48-hour sample size of seeing as much as I could before heading home. The quick up-and-down flight was an absolute plus right from the top.

But there had to be a few lines to stay within if I really wanted to get loose.

I only went places I could walk to from the hotel. Detroit isn’t the most walkable place, so to up the sense of escapism, I wanted to enjoy Nashville on foot exclusively. This was a breeze for two reasons. For one, downtown Nashville is compact and easy to navigate. For two, the hotel I stayed at — Bobby Nashville — was in a perfect location.

And let’s talk about how our views of a hotel have changed. I’m long past the days of hearing my parents say, “Well, the hotel doesn’t need to be nice — we’re just sleeping there.” Screw that! The way I travel now, I

want to enjoy every inch of the hotel where I’m staying. It is, after all, often the most expensive part of the trip. Why not actually enjoy the space?

Bobby Nashville offered enjoyment in spades, with the first hotel lobby I actually wanted to chill in. Its obsession with car culture made sure I wasn’t too homesick. The eclectic, steampunk art deco vibe kept it warm and comfortable. The rotating art collection brings a sense of the city’s art scene to your hotel doorstep here.

Foodwise, there’s a solid breakfast café (Café at Bobby) in the lobby, which locals seemed to dig, too (always the ultimate sign of respect).

The in-house restaurant, Union Tavern, is perfect for small plates before hitting the town. (I’m still thinking about the perfectly marinated smokiness of a seasonal tomato dish there, so lean toward what’s seasonal and light here.)

You can also walk right outside the hotel into Printers Alley, a historic district filled with speakeasy-style bars, flickering neon lights, and a musical history as a place where acts as diverse as Waylon Jennings and The Supremes once cut their teeth. It’s still

Bobby Nashville is a pet-friendly hotel with a rooftop lounge (below) that has a bar, pool, private cabanas, and more.

 Chief’s is a six-floor restaurant owned by country star Eric Church.

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Robert’s Western World has the best music.

thriving today and one of the most unique nightlife destinations in Nashville. It’s popular but doesn’t feel as overpopulated as other downtown haunts. Bobby’s Garage — the in-house faux dive bar connected to the hotel — is a perfect gateway to the spots I loved in Printers Alley, like the legendary burlesque bar Skull’s Rainbow Room.

From the hotel, it’s just a 10-minute walk to the Honky Tonk Highway. This is the strip, where megabars rule and the rooftops are the place where the parties really happen. It is one of the most overstimulating strips I’ve ever seen. If you love to party, you’ll easily find your scene in these suds-soaked skyscrapers. But if you’re looking for hidden or quieter gems along this strip, let me introduce you to a few.

Robert’s Western World is the throwback vibe you don’t want to miss. The line moves quick (there are lines at a lot of these honkytonks), and the music was the best here (think that old-school country/Patsy Cline/ slide guitar-type sound). The back door leads right to the Ryman Auditorium, a must-see for any hard-core live music fan.

If you have to pick one massive honky-tonk to explore, pick Chief’s. This is owned by country star Eric Church (they are all owned by country superstars of wildly varying degrees of authenticity, from Garth Brooks to Kid Rock). It’s a newer arrival on the strip and, across multiple floors, offers the most diversity of design and best live music (live music is everywhere here; that doesn’t mean it’s all very

good). James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott is behind the food here, resulting in some of the best barbecue and collard greens I’ve ever had in my life.

Assembly Food Hall is a temple for food lovers. Good luck grazing through all of it — the portions are massive at most food stalls across this multifloor, indoor-outdoor food hall. But if you’re going to get one thing here, make it Prince’s Hot Chicken. A famous export of Nashville, this seemed to be the universal favorite of locals. And surprisingly, I heard some of the best live music inside Assembly. Go figure.

Do not miss the National Museum of African American Music. This is one of the coolest museums I’ve ever been to in the world. From the roots of African music to its profound effect on the world’s musical menu, I was absolutely floored by the wealth of knowledge on display here. The interactive 

displays bring the music to life. This isn’t a stale, quiet museum at all. It’s a joyous celebration that doesn’t skimp on the technology (a wristband that automatically adds all the music you discover to a custom playlist sent to your email? Yes, please!). Set aside at least four hours for this and lament the fact that this museum didn’t open in Detroit (we deserve it).

Treat yourself to fine dining Nashville-style at Oak Steakhouse. This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The Nashville hot crab cakes were a lovely upscale twist on a local favorite. The blackberry jalapeño gastrique on the bacon dish was freakishly good. This was admittedly the only place I took a cab to, and it was well worth it.

Retreat to your rooftop oasis. Nashville is a city that lives above the skyline. The rooftop culture here is wild and appreciated. And luckily, my hotel had one of the best situations going in a city littered with options. The rooftop at Bobby Nashville has a bar and pool for guests and the public, and guests can request a private cabana. It’s even got live concerts up there and a converted bus acting as an indoor bar. Going out and exploring is fun, but my favorite parts of the trip came from lounging here for hours and enjoying the view.

That’s a quick 48 hours in Nashville, I know. But it’s a blend of resting your head in the right hotel and seeing the city without wearing yourself out. Add in the fact that it’s barely a two-hour flight from Detroit to Nashville, and I’d put this trip on your itinerary ASAP.

The National Museum of African American Music is the only one of its kind.

 Oak Steakhouse offers a variety of prime Certified Angus Beef.

ARTS & CULTURE

DON’T-MISS EVENTS

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OCT. 4-5

MUSIC

Billy Strings: The Lansing-born singer-songwriter has been on an unstoppable track since his 2019 album Home won a Grammy Award for best bluegrass album. Since then, he has collaborated with Willie Nelson, recorded an album with his dad, and dropped Live Vol. 1, his first live album. Strings will play two shows at Pine Knob Music Theatre this month. $39.50+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston; 313presents.com

OCT. 5

MUSIC

Anderson .Paak: The influential singer, songwriter, and rapper will perform his acclaimed 2016 album Malibu in its entirety on his latest tour. The album is often heralded as the first commercial breakthrough for .Paak, who has since gone on to sell more than 1.5 million albums and win eight Grammy Awards. Jazz musician Maurice Brown and up-and-coming R&B duo GAWD will open the show. $29.50+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights; 313presents.com

OCT. 5-NOV. 2

ART

House just in time for spooky season at this thought-provoking exhibition. View 2D and 3D works that explore themes of death, haunting, and the supernatural through a wide range of mediums and styles. A reception will kick off the exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. No cost. Northville Art House, Northville; northvillearthouse.org

OCT. 9-NOV. 3

THEATER

Strangers on a Train: When Bruno and Guy encounter each other on a train and get to chatting, they agree to a chilling contract: Bruno will murder Guy’s adulterous wife, Miriam, while Guy will murder Bruno’s loathsome father. One of them turns out to be more serious than the other in this live stage adaptation of the classic 1951 Alfred Hitchcock thriller. $39+. Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester; mbtheatre.com

OCT. 11

MUSIC

Urban Hang Suite, in 1996, which spawned the hit single “Ascension.”

For his Serenade Tour, Maxwell will be joined by Grammy-winning R&B star Jazmine Sullivan and up-and-comer October London. $40+. Little Caesars Arena, Detroit; 313presents.com

OCT. 13

MUSIC

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: America’s original Jersey boys will perform unforgettable chart-toppers from their 60-year career, including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes off You,” on their The Last Encores tour. Known for his uniquely powerful falsetto voice, bandleader Frankie Valli turned 90 years old this year. $39.50+. Fox Theatre, Detroit; 313presents.com

OCT. 17

THEATER

to a costume contest, a meet-and-greet opportunity with original cast member Patricia Quinn, and a display of costumes, artifacts, and memorabilia from the original film. $68+. Fisher Theatre, Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com

OCT. 18

MUSIC

Neko Case: Regarded for her powerhouse contralto voice and cryptic, mysterious lyrics, this influential singer-songwriter draws influence from a wide range of genres and styles, including folk, country, and indie rock. The enigmatic artist is set to release a memoir, titled The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, in January. $39+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com

OCT. 23 COMEDY

David Cross: After rising to fame on the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David, this comedian, actor, writer, and director went on to appear in dozens of shows, including Arrested Development and Modern Family, and lent his voice to characters in animated films like Kung Fu Panda and Curious George. Cross’s stand-up routines Save the

Rest in Pieces: The Mysterious and Macabre: An eerie atmosphere takes over the Northville Art

Maxwell: Regarded as an auteur of the ’90s neo-soul movement, singer-songwriter Maxwell first gained widespread recognition for his debut studio album, Maxwell’s

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Celebrate the 49th anniversary of the indie horror cult classic film when The Rocky Horror Picture Show makes a return to the Fisher Theatre screen this month. As the film plays, a fully costumed “shadow cast” will hilariously act out the scenes live onstage. Fans can also look forward

blend political and social commentary with sharp satire. $49.50+. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor; michtheater.org

OCT. 23-NOV. 3 THEATER

MJ the Musical: The career of one of the most celebrated entertainers of all time comes to life in this musical by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. The production centers on Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour and won four Tony Awards, including one for best choreography. $49+. Fisher Theatre, Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com

OCT. 26

FILM

The Man Who Laughs: View the chilling 1928 silent horror film, which follows an 18th-century clown with a sinister smile, on the Redford Theatre’s big screen. The screening will be accompanied by a live organ performance on the theater’s historic Barton organ by musician Stephen Warner. $15. Redford Theatre, Detroit; redfordtheatre.com

Anderson .Paak

MJ the Musical

HALLOWEEN

Top Haunts

The duo from Detroit Paranormal Expeditions spill the guts on the places that gave them the biggest chills BY WILL REAUME

FOR MOST PEOPLE, a haunted museum in the middle of the woods is a reason to stay away from those woods. But not for Jeff Adkins and Todd Bonner, founders of Detroit Paranormal Expeditions, or DPX. Since 2016, the duo have investigated locations around Michigan that are reportedly haunted. From hearing electronic voice phenomena (EVP for short) to having rocks mysteriously thrown at them, they’ve seen or heard it all. In honor of Halloween, we asked Adkins and Bonner: What are the top five most haunted places DPX has investigated in Michigan?

Located on Beaver Island, 32 miles off the coast of Charlevoix in Lake Michigan, this lighthouse helped ships navigate the nearby Grays Reef for more than 100 years. DPX visited the lighthouse keeper’s building in 2017, where they captured a disturbing EVP that seemed to hint at

the location’s tragic history. Adkins heard a loud voice that said, “Shipwreck,” followed by another voice that said, “I told you to go.” Adkins believes this frightening encounter could be related to the shipwrecks that have been discovered off the island’s coast.

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The Whitney

Before becoming a restaurant in 1986, the mansion was the home of David Whitney Jr. and his wife Sara. The Whitney family fell victim to multiple tragedies, with David’s first wife, Flora, dying before construction was complete and David dying just six years after moving in. The Whitney is believed to be haunted by Flora and David’s daughter Grace, who enjoyed having tea in the carriage house next door. When DPX visited the carriage house, they heard an EVP of a woman’s voice humming a tune while they walked through the property. Could it be Grace still roaming the estate and protecting her precious tea set?

Detroit Police Department 6th Precinct Building

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Detroit Police Department 6th Precinct Building, aka McGraw Precinct

The Southwest Detroit station was home to the city’s 6th Precinct from 1930 to 1986 and was the subject of multiple instances of civil unrest. DPX visited in 2017, and using a spirit box, a device used to communicate with spirits through radio frequencies, they heard profanity being shouted at them through the device. As they explored further, several group members reported being pelted by rocks that seemingly appeared from nowhere, striking the bottom of their arms. A skeptic was turned into a believer in this investigation, according to Adkins.

Eloise Asylum

At one time, the Westland sanatorium spanned 78 buildings and more than 900 acres, housing 10,000 patients at its peak during the Great Depression. Now, only five buildings remain, including the D Building, where psychiatric patients were admitted. In 2018, DPX became the first paranormal team to investigate the D Building since its closure in 1986, scouring all five floors of the building. While walking through the third floor, Bonner heard footsteps approaching him, despite being the only one left in the building.

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Idlewild’s Hotel

Casa Blanca

The community of Idlewild, nicknamed “Black Eden,” was a popular retreat for Black vacationers from the Midwest during segregation and the Jim Crow era. After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, when Black Americans were able to travel more freely, the community’s most notable resort, Hotel Casa Blanca — which hosted A-list entertainers such as Sammy Davis Jr., The Supremes, and Jackie Wilson — began to lose visitors and eventually closed. In 2022, DPX walked through the abandoned hotel, where they quickly realized they weren’t wanted. While filming, a DPX team member saw a large boulder fly down a flight of stairs, leaving a hole in the plaster at the landing. While the hotel has plans to reopen in the near future, that experience will always stick with the DPX team.

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Eloise Asylum

From left: Jeff Adkins and Todd Bonner, founders of DPX.

Our critic takes on metro Detroit’s Italian sandwiches p. 124 AN EPICUREAN’S GUIDE TO THE REGION’S DINING

Food & Drink

BEER OVER THE YEARS

In honor of Oktoberfest and the annual beer festival at Eastern Market, we bring you a brief history of the beverage in Detroit

BY MICKEY LYONS DRINKS

STROH’S. GOEBEL. Tivoli. Zynda. E & B. Once the powerhouses of Detroit beer, many of them have faded from memory now. The brewing industry weathered wars, major legal challenges, and changing customer tastes before beer came back with a bang in Detroit. As the Michigan Brewers Guild prepares to celebrate its 15th annual beer festival in Eastern Market on Oct. 19, why not take a look back at Detroit’s own beer history?

Detroit’s first beer makers were the French and British brewers of the 18th century, who made small batches of ales, porters, and stouts for their neighbors. A later influx of immigrants fleeing the European political unrest of 1848 brought their time-tested recipes for bottom-fermented beers like pilsners and lagers. Among these midcentury immigrants was a young man named Bernhard Stroh. By the turn of the 20th century, the Stroh Brewery Co. was producing more beer than any other brewery in the city, averaging 300,000 barrels a year. Stroh’s was joined by other German and Polish breweries, many clustered around the Eastern Market area.

But World War I was unkind to brewers of German descent, and national Prohibition was the final nail in the coffin for many smaller breweries. After World War II, a long period of consolidation nationwide meant that most of the small operations were gobbled up by larger conglomerates. In 1985, Stroh’s shut down its Detroit operations.

Before long, though, several Detroiters were working quietly to bring a new kind of brewing to the city — or, rather, an older model, focusing on smaller batches and quality ingredients. Ben Edwards, Tom Burns, Larry Bell, and John Linardos were some of the first Michiganders to push the state liquor control board to allow microbreweries to serve their product on-site. Burns and Linardos formed Detroit & Mackinac Brewing Co. — later Motor City Brewing Works — to brew beer for the Traffic Jam and Snug in Detroit’s Cass Corridor in 1992, while Bell’s Brewery gained fame on

the west side of the state.

The craft beer industry gathered momentum rapidly from there. Griffin Claw Brewing Co. opened in 2013, three years after its founders won the gold medal at the World Beer Cup for their American IPA Norm’s Raggedy-Ass IPA. Since then, managing partner Scott LePage has seen a pattern of growth and creativity. “Craft beer has gone through four or five surges” in the past 30 years or so, he says. “When we first opened, we weren’t busy. I don’t think people understood what it was, and then it’s gravitated into this juggernaut where it’s like a grown-up Starbucks.”

Scott Graham, executive director of the Michigan Brewers Guild, estimates that today there are more than 400 craft breweries in Michigan, with more than 50 operating in metro Detroit. Most of these, he says, “are really small mom-and-pop operations that basically operate out of their tasting room.”

Brewers and craft beer aficionados will gather once again on Oct. 19 to sample the myriad styles and flavors. Where once Big Beer giants like E & B cranked out thousands of barrels at a time, thanks to the Michigan Brewers Guild and the many member brewers participating, revelers can now get a taste of both brewing history and future, a few ounces at a time.

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Griffin Claw Brewing Co. opened in 2013.

RESTAURANT REVIEW

DEPOSIT DESSERT

This former Plymouth bank offers a deluxe dining experience

BY MICHELLE KOBERNICK | PHOTOS BY REBECCA SIMONOV

From top left, clockwise: tuna tartare, The Suffering Bastard cocktail, Alaskan halibut, The Tommy Bahama cocktail, roasted brussels sprouts chips, The Safety Deposit (carrot cake), Wagyu sampler

BEHIND THE MASSIVE glass door of Plymouth’s century-old United Savings Bank is a luxurious restaurant with a history all its own. The Ledger, which opened in February, has a sophisticated yet approachable menu established in classical French cooking. It has a midcentury modern and contemporary mixed interior with enormous front windows that give it a bright, airy feel. And the dining room is chic, enriched by gold, black, and wood accents with lavish magenta velvet banquettes and beautifully appointed restrooms.

But the space wasn’t always this grand. In 2012, George and Terrie Stefanakis purchased it as another location for their popular family diner, Greek Islands. Their youngest son, Stefan, grew up in restaurants, learning the family business.

Yet, as is often typical of children, he had different ideas. He had designs drafted up for the underutilized room below the Plymouth location and, in July 2020, opened it as a speakeasy called The Ebenezer. By 2023, with the support of his parents, the Plymouth Greek Islands location closed, making way for the next generation’s vision. After an extensive remodel, Stefanakis, with partners David and Kathryn Szary, Chris Petrakis, and Jimmy Merdani, introduced The Ledger to Plymouth.

“My family gave me a lot of support, even though they probably thought it was crazy,”

Stefanakis says. “But even knowing the risks, I would still choose to be doing this.”

On my recent visit, the rhythmic tapping of cocktail shakers provided the background music. For tables of celebrants, there were personalized gift bags and festive, sparkler-lit dessert deliveries. Apothecary bottles lined the bar with all-natural house-made elixirs alongside tall shelves of bourbons, whiskeys, and tequilas. There were interesting beers and wines available — all that was missing was a trained sommelier and a more extensive wine list.

Beverage Director Jimmy Walkup and Creative Director Mazen Mourad created a clever menu of craft cocktails and mocktails with classics on one side and creative innovations on the other. I had the Suffering Bastard ($16), light and balanced with The Botanist gin, Old Forester 86, ginger, and lime. The Tommy Bahama ($18) is a tropical offering with Lunazul blanco tequila, orgeat, falernum, passion fruit, and lemon.

The Ledger has a well-established culinary team of former sous- and executive chefs who can technically execute. After

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The restaurant is located inside Plymouth’s centuryold United Savings Bank.

interviewing over 40 candidates, Stefanakis found Greg Alexiev, a Schoolcraft Collegetrained chef with 30 years’ experience. He joins Stefanakis after serving as the executive chef of Five Steakhouse at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, then executive sous-chef of the resort. He encourages a collaborative environment, believing the more ideas the better.

“Just because I think of something, it doesn’t mean that other ideas aren’t worth exploring,” Alexiev says. “It starts with one concept that evolves into something that blows everybody away.”

The Ledger runs a seasonal scratch kitchen. Alexiev says he’s trying things here that he’s always wanted to. One (for beef lovers) is the use of tallow, or seasoned rendered beef fat, brushed over steaks to intensify their flavor.

You’ll also see tallow on the shareables menu alongside focaccia, lit as a novelty candle ($11). Garnished with parsley,

The midcentury modern interior is designed with gold, black, and wood accents.

rosemary, Turkish pepper, and lemon zest, it melts into a flavorful dipping sauce.

Another standout small bite, the roasted Brussels sprout chips ($18), is inspired by a Japanese street food called okonomiyaki. It’s tossed with katsu, giving it an umami kick. It’s brightened by pickled onion and ginger and heated with a chile crunch that’s soothed by a nutty tahini drizzle.

The sashimi-grade tuna tartare ($22), a composed sweet and cool tower with wonton chips, is surrounded by sesame oil and sweetened soy sauce. It’s flavorful, topped with a refreshing avocado-cucumber layer, Korean chile threads, and the sweethot burst of sweety drop peppers.

The lobster roll ($42) is prepared Connecticut-style — hundreds of miles from its New England cousin. It’s served warm on a sweet bun and poached in a surprising vanilla-infused lobster stock butter. The pairing of vanilla bean and lobster stock seemed unusual initially, but I appreciated the thoughtfulness of the merger.

For tamer palates, the Alaskan halibut ($44) is a pan-seared fillet over a docile pea risotto with lemon-thyme gelée. The soy caramel scallops ($48) are visually appealing, sporting a one-sided sweet-andsalty sear over carrot-mango mousse with a carrot slaw, plus sautéed spinach and a spiced almond crunch.

The Ledger’s butcher’s cuts are a point of pride. I tried two — the American Wagyu strip, one of three from the Wagyu sampler ($185), and the Certified Angus Beef prime filet ($62), which sliced like butter for how lean it was. They arrived well seasoned and a perfect medium-rare. The flavorful Zipstyle sauce comprises emulsified beef stock, bourbon, cream, garlic, shallots, herbs, and mixed peppercorn.

Great food accompanied by desserts that don’t measure up is not an uncommon combination at fine dining restaurants. But you won’t find it here. Self-taught pastry chef Adam Grimm first met Alexiev in 2015 at Michigan Beer Co. in Novi. Grimm’s desserts are performative and visually interesting and taste as good as they look.

The Instagrammable Crack the Vault ($22) is served by pouring warm crème

The tuna tartare has an avocadocucumber layer, Korean chile threads, and sweety drop peppers.

The four-layer carrot cake is gluten-free and served under glass surrounded by cinnamon-infused smoke.

At a Glance:

Price: $$$$

Vibe: Modern and upbeat Service: Attentive, polished, knowledgeable Sound level: Moderate Dress code: Business casual

Open: The Ledger: Dinner Tuesday-Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m.

Reservations: Recommended. Call 734-984-0020 for parties of eight or more or reserve online at theledgerplymouth.com

Parking: Street parking and structures located nearby.

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible

anglaise over a gold-dusted chocolate dome. It melts away to reveal a golden butter cake, strawberry coulis, and fresh strawberries, making for a decadent, gooey mouthful. The dessert is now called The Ledger Cake ($18) and features a smaller dome filled with hazelnut mousse.

The Safety Deposit ($18) is a four-layer carrot cake with classic cream cheese icing under glass surrounded by a cloud of cinnamon-infused smoke. The cake is moist, light, and — surprisingly — gluten-free. The Strawberry Swirl ($16) is a New York-style cheesecake with perfect strawberry swishes, a rich and buttery crust, strawberry coulis, and Chantilly cream.

There is a strong front-of-house focus at The Ledger. From the welcoming host with a warm smile to the attentive and knowledgeable staff keeping plates and glasses full, I felt cared for the entire evening. Stefanakis credits his hospitality to his family’s Greek roots in Crete, where he says service and guest experience are the priority.

“When people walk in, they should feel special,” Stefanakis says. “We want to provide the best experience possible from start to finish, with exceptional food and service with a great vibe.” Mission accomplished.

The pan-seared Alaskan halibut is served over pea risotto with lemon-thyme gelée.

EXCEPTIONAL ITALIAN SANDWICHES

To pay respects to ItalianAmerican Heritage Month, our reporter set out to find the best Italian sandwiches in metro Detroit. Here’s what he digested.

BY DANNY PALUMBO PHOTOS BY REBECCA SIMONOV

DETROIT HAS A rich Italian history dating back to its settlement in 1701, when Alphonse de Tonty co-founded the city with Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. Today, Italian delis dotted throughout metro Detroit serve as community gathering grounds for the Italian American community at large. Many of these grocers offer delicious coldcut sandwiches wrapped tightly in butcher paper, a quick and understated lunch that’s been embraced by just about everybody. And the best part? No two sandwiches are ever the same. Each one is a unique expression of the Italian American/ Midwest experience.

A good Italian sandwich equates to simple excellence — good bread, cold cuts, sliced vegetables, and a tangy dressing of some kind. What’s more, Detroit is a city untethered to rigid East Coast traditions. Many of the Italian sandwiches on this list deviate from classic preparations and ingredients, making for a refreshing catalog of sandos.

I ate more than 20 different sandwiches to compile this list, and I revisited my top picks. Though these rankings represent the order in which I prefer them, the list is mostly for fun. Read: Don’t take the order too seriously. I urge you to find your own personal favorite Italian sandwich and then sing its praises to whoever will listen. After all, a good Italian sandwich is worth yapping about.

The List:

JIM BOMMARITO DOLCERIA PALERMO ITALIAN SUBMARINE SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS: Salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet or hot peppers, and Italian dressing on a seeded Italian sub roll

COST: $8.99

NOTES: The most exceptional Italian sandwich in Detroit hails from Bommarito’s — a title exacted in large part due to its fabulous bread. The soft, crusty Italian rolls at Bommarito’s are made daily and akin to the legendary hoagies of Philadelphia. These golden, chewy, crusty baguettes also contain an outrageous number of sesame seeds, guaranteeing each bite is nutty and flavorful. Good bread wins every time, and Bommarito’s makes some of the best in the country.

21830 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores

ZINGERMAN’S DELI FRANK & KATHY’S HALF-ITALIAN SUB

INGREDIENTS: All-beef salami, Fra’Mani mortadella, Arkansas peppered ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and spicy fire-roasted New Mexico green chiles on a homemade paesano roll

COST: $16.99 small, $18.99 regular

Jim Bommarito Dolceria Palermo

NOTES: Zingerman’s updated take on a classic Italian sandwich features spicy fireroasted New Mexico chiles, which add a nice smoky-sweet flavor. Its deli meat also stands out — thick, textured slices of Arkansas ham are sliced directly off the bone. The housemade paesano sandwich loaf is substantial and crusty, holding the ingredients well. Zingerman’s also imports its red wine vinegar directly from Italy. The deli sources some of the best ingredients in the world. No, it’s not a traditional Italian deli, but Michiganders are sleeping on this sandwich.

422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

FOODS ITALIAN ON A HARD ROLL

INGREDIENTS: Mortadella, ham, salami, provolone, hot giardiniera, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar on a hard roll

COST: $11.99

NOTES: Ventimiglia provides a consistent, quintessential Italian sandwich. The ratios of meat, cheese, and vegetables feel like pure science; each bite is a perfect mouthful. Italian meat gives way to a delicious trifecta of hot giardiniera, crisp shredded lettuce, and fresh tomato. The move here is to order the hard roll, which deliciously soaks up the olive oil and vinegar.

35197 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights

ROCCO’S ITALIAN DELI A LOVE LETTER TO THE CORNER DELI

INGREDIENTS: Genoa salami, capocollo, mortadella, sharp provolone, tomato, onion, shredded lettuce, and house vinaigrette on ciabatta bread

COST: $13

NOTES: A love letter to the corner deli indeed. Rocco’s ode to the classic Italian sandwich chooses its ingredients perfectly, right down to the sharp provolone. The ciabatta roll is soft, and the house vinaigrette is tangy and slightly sweet. Rocco’s also has excellent housemade condiments, so think about adding hot giardiniera and spicy red pepper relish.

3627 Cass Ave., Detroit

ANGELA’S ITALIAN DELI & BAKERY THE ITALIAN

INGREDIENTS: Genoa salami, sweet capocollo, hot soppressata, mortadella, prosciuttini, provolone, shredded lettuce, and house vinaigrette on a sub roll

COST: $10.99

NOTES: The only sandwich on this list to feature a saccharine dressing, The Italian at Angela’s is singularly delicious due to its stark contrast of flavors. The honeyed dressing, when paired with hot giardiniera, makes for a fantastic spicy-sweet combo that’s hard to pass up. Angela’s deli is the treasure of Macomb County, and its sandwich alone warrants multiple visits.

48852 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township

THE ORIGINAL GONELLA’S ITALIAN SUB (6 layers meat, 1 layer cheese)

INGREDIENTS: Hard salami, salami cotto, mortadella, smoked ham, capocollo, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a homemade dressing COST: $7.50

NOTES: Gonella’s is a Detroit institution for a reason — its down-to-earth, delislicer sandwich is convenient, cheap, and delicious. Every ingredient is sliced thin, and its tangy red wine vinegar cuts through the richness with robust pungency. Oh, and it’s stacked with meat. That this convenient sandwich costs only $7.50 is a huge service to the community.

295 Oakwood Blvd., Detroit, and 10021 Telegraph Road, Redford

ITALIANO

INGREDIENTS: Genoa salami, fire-roasted ham, turkey breast, mortadella, capocollo, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and house Italian dressing on a sub roll

COST: $14

NOTES: This sandwich isn’t Italian American; it’s Italian and American. The inclusion of pickles and turkey is rare, but they provide a fantastic touch of flavor. The Italiano at La Pecora Nera also features a whopping five meats, so you get your money’s worth. It’s rich and hearty but features an herby, tangy Italian dressing to cut through the meatiness.

1514 Washington Blvd., Detroit, and 23631 Farmington Road, Farmington

VENTIMIGLIA ITALIAN

LA PECORA NERA

Ventimiglia Italian Foods

Angela’s Italian Deli & Bakery

La Pecora Nera

 Rocky Coronado’s Nepantla Cafe food truck will soon be a brick-and-mortar.

Has the U.S. built up a wrong idea of what “traditional” Mexican food is?

Exactly! Being from Texas, I grew up on Tex-Mex, and there’s lots of cheese. … Every dish ends up tasting like the same thing. … In Mexico, it’s not like that.

How have things changed for you and Detroit’s food scene since you moved here?

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Rocky Coronado of Nepantla Cafe

BY ADAM DAVIDSON Q&A

WHEN TEXAS-BORN chef Rocky Coronado moved to Detroit in 2017, they brought something new to our food scene with Rocky’s Road Brew — a Southwest Detroit coffee truck with vegan tacos — and, later, Nepantla Cafe, another food truck and now soon-to-be brick-and-mortar. The Nepantla menu features vegan Mexican food that focuses on Coronado’s Indigenous roots, earning them recognition as an emerging chef semifinalist at the 2024 James Beard Awards. In June, we spoke with the chef-owner about their plans to open their first brick-and-mortar sometime in 2025 at 5410 W. Vernor Highway.

Congratulations on the James Beard recognition. Did it take you by surprise?

It totally did. I didn’t know I was even in consideration for it! A couple of chefs from around town tagged me in some posts, and I thought their accounts had been hacked and if I clicked on the link, my account would get hacked, too. I clicked on it, and it was for real.

The idea of vegan Mexican food is quite unique. What inspired this idea?

I started as a coffee truck in Austin, Texas, but I moved [to Detroit] with a partner and I no longer had a taco lady bring me tacos in the morning [to sell at my truck]. So I decided to do [my own] vegan tacos to hand out with coffee. I went vegan because I had high blood pressure and I was having heart problems. I saw a difference [in my health], so once I knew better, I had to do better.

Does this help you reconnect with your roots?

I was in the process of decolonization. Before the Spaniards brought over pigs and cows [to the American continents], a lot of vegetables were being eaten [by the Indigenous peoples], and I looked towards that and wanted to be healthier.

I’m also Buddhist — right livelihood [the principle of earning a living ethically] is one of the [religion’s] eightfold paths.

I’ve been more “in the scene,” and I’ve been getting to know more food people. It’s incredible, and I’m impressed. The Mexican food could be more inventive, ... but I guess if it’s not broken, then don’t fix it. A lot of the places serve the same stuff, just a little differently, and that’s good for me because we are trying to do really different things.

What will you do differently at your brick-and-mortar restaurant?

There are going to be totally different menu items. … I bought a building [in Southwest Detroit] and a lot next to it, which used to be a parking lot, but I don’t want to see a bunch of cars out here. So I bought a bunch of soil, and now I have a nice grassy area where I’ll be putting in greenhouses [and growing] a lot of products from Mexico that I can’t get [in Detroit].

What else should we know?

I’m six years sober, so I want to create a safe space for sober adults at night. We will have vegan mocktails and elixirs. When I first had the idea in 2018, I was telling my brother and he said, “Wait, you’re not going to have meat or alcohol?” Over the years, I’ve been hearing lots of people are wanting that, so I’m not as scared as I was in 2018 and I’m actually really confident that it’ll be something that people are into.

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Local Experts Answer Your Questions

When you have a question about your health, the design of your home or yard, or even the best places to visit in Detroit, you don’t want to ask just anyone — you want to consult an expert on the topic. So where do you turn for reliable answers? A good place to start is right here, on Hour Detroit’s Trusted Advisors Q&A page. Here, we share informative tidbits from professionals in a variety of industries, from health care to landscape design.

In this issue, local experts answer questions about eye strain, buying the right furniture, planning the perfect day downtown, and more.

Learn whether you can (or rather should) use cheaters for reading, postpartum medical options to help parents feel like themselves again, materials to look for in furniture that boost its longevity, and some of the best brunch spots in the city center.

Want to learn more about these experts and their businesses? Check out their information to the right of their headshots.

Q: How has Great Lakes Landscape Design continued to attract and retain loyal clients for over 35 years?

A: The key to our success is the commitment to our people and growth, building careers internally through training and personal development. Our team comprises 42-year veterans as well as interns from MSU’s landscape architecture program; we are a diverse group from various walks of life. One core value is innovation, and we stay on the cutting edge of technology to deliver a comprehensive experience to our clients, from the outer walls of their home to the edge of their property line. We have sought out products, such as lighting and sound equipment, that bring patented technology designed to withstand harsh Michigan conditions. Currently, we are partnering with a firm that has developed ways to keep water out of homes and properties in a sustainable way. We are committed to being the exclusive provider of multiple products that will help our current and future clients transform their spaces and lives.

Q: Can’t I just use cheater readers if I feel eye strain?

A: Short answer is, “Sure.” But that answer does you a disservice. Adults of readingglasses age may be in the early stages of glaucoma and not know it. In fact, the most common form of the disease, open-angle glaucoma, has no symptoms other than vision loss that occurs slowly over time. Those inexpensive readers may turn out to be a dangerous, and costly, investment. Glaucoma responds better to treatment when detected early, which we can do by measuring your eyes’ intraocular pressure. No need to wince — OPTIK replaced the dreaded “pu ” test with a sensation-free instrument. Consider, too, that our thoughtful, thorough exams aren’t only for when something doesn’t feel or, well, look right. That is, don’t wait until fine lines become blurry, light halos become the norm, or night driving becomes a source of dread. Instead, establish a benchmark of eye health with preventive screening. Then, when you do observe changes, we can better diagnose and treat the problem — without cheating.

Great Lakes Landscape Design Ivan Katz, Owner 13201 Northend Ave. Oak Park, MI 48237 248-543-6320 info@greatlakeslandscapedesign.com

OPTIK Birmingham Joe Ales, O.D. 247 W. Maple Road Birmingham, MI 48009 248-646-6699

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Q: Where can someone shop, eat, and play in downtown Detroit?

A: The weather may be cooling, but downtown Detroit is just heating up! With rotating pop-ups, roller skating overlooking Woodward Avenue, and an abundance of dining and shopping options, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fun this season. As the leader of Bedrock’s experience team, I’ve had the privilege of sampling all these downtown Detroit activities firsthand. If you’re looking for some weekend fun, start the day at a local brunch hot spot (The Hudson Cafe or Dime Store are great picks) before heading to Next Level for some competitive air hockey or roller skating. If music is more your jam, head to Remix Detroit to let the creativity flow with some custom light and music displays. And for those looking for a little retail therapy, shop along Woodward Avenue at H&M and Greyson, or find some uniquely Detroit apparel at Born in Detroit or Former Vintage. No matter your preference, Detroit has something for everyone!

Q: What should I consider when purchasing furniture?

A: When selecting furniture, it’s crucial to consider both functional and aesthetic needs to ensure your investment is not only visually appealing but also practical for your lifestyle. It is important to understand how the furniture will be used, how often, and by whom. Additionally, the longevity of the piece is a key consideration. Investing in high-quality materials like solid wood or premium fabrics ensures your furniture will stand the test of time. Aesthetic considerations are equally important. Your furniture should align with your personal style, whether it’s modern, classic, or eclectic. It should complement the overall design of your space and either blend seamlessly with your existing decor or act as a statement piece that elevates the room’s atmosphere. At Gorman’s, we specialize in helping clients find that perfect balance, ensuring that every piece you select not only meets your functional needs but also enhances your living space with a refined, cohesive aesthetic.

Bedrock Francesca Eid Vice President of Experience 630 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 313-373-8700 bedrockdetroit.com

Q: What is a modern mommy makeover?

A: The modern mommy makeover is a comprehensive, personalized set of cosmetic procedures designed to aid women in regaining their pre-pregnancy bodies. Unlike traditional makeovers, contemporary approaches leverage advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques for long-term results and a quicker recovery. Central to this transformation is the limited-incision tummy tuck bolstered by innovative pain management methods like Exparel, enabling rapid outpatient recovery. Modern fat transfer technology simplifies hip dip correction and hourglass silhouette creation. Noninvasive Vaser skin tightening and toning complements MicroAire contouring. Gummy cohesive implants have optimized breast augmentation safety and outcomes. Similarly, GalaFLEX material has revolutionized breast lifts by providing internal bra support resulting in limited scars, better healing, longer-lasting results, and swifter recoveries. ThermiVa radiofrequency nonsurgical treatments allow women to treat vaginal laxity and restore health. Makeovers are meticulously tailored to meet individual needs, achieving comprehensive rejuvenation and boosted selfconfidence through cosmetic surgery advancements.

Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design

Zeina Halwani, Interior Architect 29145 Telegraph Road Southfield, MI 48034 248-353-9880

Michigan Cosmetic Surgery

Mariam Awada, M.D., FACS Board-certified plastic surgeon

29110 Inkster Road, Suite 250 Southfield, MI 48034

Call: 248-948-5500

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Restaurant Guide

Wayne

Al Ameer $$

LEBANESE • This halal restaurant is a recipient of the prestigious James Beard America’s Classics Award. The Al Ameer platter is perfect for sharing: chicken shawarma, meat shawarma, tawook kabob, and two kafta served with hummus and salad. 12710 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn; 313-582-8185. 27346 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights; 313-565-9600. 6505 N. Canton Center Road, Canton; 734-627-7707. L,D daily.

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, while keeping the character of the old-school restaurant, known for its steaks and pastas. 3401 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313831-5940. L,D Tue.-Sat.

Alpino $$

ALPINE •This Alps-inspired Corktown eatery quickly became beloved after opening in 2023. The cozy interior evokes cabins and farmhouses from the European countryside. Order beers and wines from all over Europe, plus cocktails like the kaffeepause, their riff on an espresso martini made with brandy, house coffee liqueur, and demerara. Choice bites include the fondue, wiener schnitzel, or the chestnut gnocchetti, made with chestnut dumplings, wild boar sausage, apple, kale, morber, and fried sage. There are tasty vegetarian and vegan options, as well. 1426 Bagley St., Detroit; 313524-0888. D daily, BR Sun.

Andiamo $$

ITALIAN • Over the past three decades, Joe Vicari has established several Andiamo restaurants in metro Detroit, all inspired by the late master chef Aldo Ottaviani’s philosophy of seasonal, from-scratch cooking. The menus differ slightly at the different locations, but the constant is the fresh, housemade pastas — handcrafted by the trinity of “pasta ladies,” Anna, Tanya, and Angelina, who have carried on the tradition. The downtown Detroit location offers a breathtaking view of the Detroit River, while the Livonia location offers a comfortable and casual vibe. 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit; 313-5676700. D Mon.-Fri., L,D Sat.-Sun. 38703 Seven Mile Road, Livonia; 734-953-3200. D daily.

Antonio’s Cucina Italiana $$ ITALIAN • The Rugieros have impressed restaurant guests for decades with authentic cuisine. Signature dishes include Gnocchi Rita and Chicken Antonio. There’s a full bar and a very extensive wine list. 2220 N. Canton Center Road, Canton; 734-981-9800. 26356 Ford Road,

Dearborn Heights; 313-278-6000. 37646 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; 248-994-4000. L,D daily. (Farmington Hills location temporarily closed Mondays)

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 the Atwater Brat and other sausages teamed with sauerkraut, plus Bavarian soft pretzels. 1175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104. L,D daily.

Apparatus Room

$$$$

NEW AMERICAN • The Foundation Hotel’s restaurant, the Apparatus Room, once housed the Detroit Fire Department headquarters. Chef Rece Hogerheide’s cooking is refined and highly skilled — he was executive chef of the Daxton Hotel’s restaurant Madam, named 2023 Restaurant of the Year by Hour Detroit. 250 W. Larned St., Detroit; 313-8005600. B,L,D Mon.-Fri., BR,D Sat.-Sun.

Ash—Bar

$$$

EUROPEAN • Located on The Siren Hotel’s second floor, this eatery is meant to capture the “spirit of the quintessential European cafe seen through an Americana lens,” along with serving specialty cocktails and good coffee. Chef Scott Martinelli’s menu changes seasonally and features a bread of the day and entrées like pasta, moules (the national dish of Belgium), and seafood. Or try the pork belly rillons, made with sweet-and-sour blackberry sauce, fennel, cipollini, and cilantro. 1509 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-277-4736. B,L,D daily.

Avalon Café and Bakery

$$

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

Babo

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NEW AMERICAN • This café settled into the Midtown Park Shelton building in July 2019, serving elevated comfort food made from local, small-batch producers. The self-described gourmet diner offers espresso drinks and such dishes as avocado toast, kimchi patatas bravas, and the Babo Burger. 15 E. Kirby St., Ste. 115, Detroit; 313-3121493. B,L,D Tue.-Sat. B,L Sun.

Baker’s Keyboard Lounge

$$

SOUL FOOD • This iconic lounge features live music, along with beef short ribs with gravy, creamy mac and

cheese, collard greens, and sweet cornbread muffins. 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-345-6300. D Mon.-Fri.

Baobab Fare

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

Barda

$$$$ ARGENTINIAN • Barda brings a new cuisine to metro Detroit. True to Argentinian culture, the restaurant celebrates traditional meat dishes. For starters, Carne y Hueso, meaning Flesh and Bone, features a mold of finely chopped beef tartare topped with spicy horseradish alongside a dense bone filled to the brim with buttery marrow. Tira de Asado, a classic Argentinian short rib dish, arrives on a plate in a coriander-pepper crust. And inch-thick slices of rare Bife, or strip loin steak, lie on a bed of melted butter infused with chimichurri. 4842 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313- 9525182; barda-detroit.com. D Thu.-Sun.

Bar Pigalle

$$$ FRENCH • Nestled inside The Carlton Lofts in Brush Park, this restaurant beautifully complements the neighborhood’s former nickname, the Little Paris of the Midwest, by serving French-inspired cuisine, such as the duck confit with agrodolce, grapes, and frisée. 2915 John R Road, Detroit; 313-497-9200. D daily BR Sat.-Sun.

Besa

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

Bobcat Bonnie’s $ GASTROPUB • The menu is eclectic, featuring fried goat cheese, fish tacos, Buddha bowls, and a barbecue bacon meatloaf — plus, plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The weekend brunch, complete with a Bloody Mary bar and all the classics, is a big hit. See bobcatbonnies.com for locations and hours.

Bohemia

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NEW AMERICAN • The former member’s-only lounge in this restored Romanesque Revival in downtown Detroit is now a posh restaurant open to the public (the downstairs bar is also open to the public). The stunning dining room reflects the club’s history while staying fresh and modern with local art on the walls and an Instagrammable seating area in the middle of the dining room with plush couches and trees lined with lights. The food is upscale but

approachable such as the Nashville Fried Chicken and the lobster fettucini, which is worth every indulgent bite. 712 Cass Ave., Detroit, 313-338-3222. D Wed.-Sat..

Brome Modern Eatery

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BURGERS • This healthy spin on a classic serves never-frozen, grass-fed, antibiotic-free, organic burgers. There’s beef, chicken, haddock, and vegetarian dishes — but no pork, as the restaurant is halal. There’s also a cold-pressed juice bar. 22062 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-996-5050. L,D daily.

Bronze Door

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NEW AMERICAN • One of the newest restaurants under the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group brand (in partnership with Tony Soave of Soave Enterprises) revives the well-known name of a Grosse Pointe staple from the mid-1900s. In the 1960s and 1970s, 123 Kercheval Ave. was home to the Bronze Door, which closed to make way for The Hill Seafood and Chop House. In 2021, it was born again as the Bronze Door, offering classic bistro fare like steak frites and house specialties such as Short Rib Alla Bolognese (braised beef short ribs, pancetta, roasted battuto, imported Mafaldine pasta, ricotta salata, and black truffle). 123 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-886-8101. BR Sun. L Tue.-Fri. D daily.

Bucharest Grill

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MEDITERRANEAN-AMERICAN • This bustling casual sandwich shop, now with six locations, is a cult favorite with its fresh Mediterranean fare, notably the best chicken shawarma wrap sandwiches in town. We’re serious. See bucharestgrill.com for locations and hours.

Cadieux Café $$

BELGIAN • This institution was like a slice of home for early Belgian immigrants. The former speakeasy serves 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

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ITALIAN • This intimate spot offers well-prepared food that includes eight appetizers, more than a dozen pasta dishes, and 16 main plates, notable among which are Involtini di Pollo “Da Edoardo,” prosciutto, spinach, and Parmigiano Reggiano-filled chicken breast, sautéed in a sherry wine sauce, topped with fresh mushrooms. The wine list is impressive as well. 98 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-308-3120. D Tue.-Sun.

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 featuring ground veal, beef, sausage, and pancetta. It makes for a delicious Italian feast you can conveniently pick up on your way home. 15550 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth; 734420-1100. L,D Tues.-Sat., L Sun.

Capers $$

STEAKHOUSE • This is the type of place longtime Detroit natives describe like an old friend. On Gratiot

Avenue between Seven and Eight Mile roads, this place has been packing them in for nearly 40 years. There’s a massive a la carte menu, with items such as barbecue babyback ribs and potato skins, but the main draw is steak by the ounce, at market price. 14726 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-527-2100. L,D Wed.-Sun.

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

Central Kitchen & Bar

$$ CREATIVE COMFORT • The space facing Campus Martius is done up in gray and white under industrial light fixtures. Crowd-pleasers include buttermilk fried chicken, filet and frites, burgers, and salads. 660 Woodward Ave., Ste. 4A, Detroit; 313-963-9000. D Thu.-Sat., BR Sat.-Sun.

Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails

$$ NEW AMERICAN • While the menu rotates based on the season, its offerings always highlight the freshest local ingredients. Creatively prepared dishes range from cold starters to hearty entrees. But the Twice Cooked Egg is not to be missed. 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit; 313-818-3915. D Tue.-Sat.

Cliff Bell’s $$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This restored Art Deco hotspot offers small plates such as oysters with cava granita and potato croquettes. Entrees range from savory seared diver scallops to their 16-ounce grilled pork chop. Jazz prevails on the bandstand. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-961-2543. D Wed.-Sun.

Common Pub

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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 fat-fried chicken and a burger. 5440 Cass Ave, Detroit; 313-285-8849. L, D Tue.-Fri. D Sat. BR Sun.

Coriander Kitchen and Farm $$

GASTROPUB • At this Jefferson Chalmers eatery, guests can rent firepits and roast house-made marshmallows to make s’mores, or sip mugs of hot buttered rum. By day, grab a picnic table and enjoy creamy smoked lake trout whitefish dip, seasoned with herbs and paired with pickles and crackers. 14601 Riverside Blvd, Detroit; 313 338-9466. D Tue.-Fri. D Sat. BR Sun.

Cork & Gabel

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EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • This Corktown eatery takes the form of a 4,450-square-foot renovated beer hall and is an ode to filling European staples. Try the chicken marsala, featuring a pan-seared 7-ounce chicken breast, sauteed wild mushroom blend, wild rice, and seasonal grilled vegetables, cooked in a Lombardo Ambra Sweet Marsala wine sauce. Simply delicious! 2415 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2261. D Wed.-Sat. BR Sat. B,L Sun.

Cuisine

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EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • Cuisine offers a romantic, white-linen experience with the level of food, service, and ambience one might describe as timeless rather than trendy. Examples of the expertly prepared fare include the Alaskan halibut, as well as the sea scallops, featuring lemon risotto, corn, almonds, citrus butter, and beet dust. 670 Lothrop Rd., Detroit; 313-872-5110. D Wed.-Sat. (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 knackwurst, served with hot German potato salad and sauerkraut. And yes, sing along with the schnitzelbank song. 17324 John R St., Detroit; 313-867-9722. D Thu.-Sat.

Detroit Shipping Company

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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 Sat.-Sun., D Tue.-Sun.

Detroit Soul

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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; 313-366-5600. 14300 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-926-6305. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Detroit Vegan Soul

$ VEGAN • The popular spot offers your classic soul food favorites but with plant-based twists — mac and cheese, collard greens, and interpretations of catfish and pepper steak. 19614 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-766-5728. L,D Wed.-Fri. (Takeout only; no phone orders).

Dime Store $

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

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Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

2010

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GASTROPUB • A jazz club with top guest musicians and an American bistro menu in a traditional interior. Starters include oysters by the half- or full-dozen, and lump crab cakes. Main entries include a beef short rib. 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-882-5299. L Tue.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat.

Eatori Market

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

El Asador Steakhouse $$

MEXICAN • A concentrated cuisine with little modern flairs that also stays faithful to traditional Mexican cooking. Don’t miss the Camarones en Salsa de Langosta: breaded shrimp stuffed with cheese, fried to a golden dark brown, and topped with a lobster cream sauce. It’s a delicious dinner spot you don’t want to miss and an unassuming Latin-American find in Detroit’s Springwells Village. 1312 Springwells St., Detroit; 313-297-2360. L,D Tue.-Sun.

El Barzon $

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

Evie’s Tamales $$

MEXICAN • This Mexicantown restaurant makes some of the best tamales around. Pork or chicken is jacketed with sturdy masa, a dough of ground corn, and then wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Eat in or order a dozen for later. 3454 Bagley St., Detroit; 313-843-5056. B,L Mon.-Sat.

Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café $$

NEW ORLEANIAN • Enjoy classic New Orleans dishes, such as jambalaya and fried catfish beignets. Come for 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. L,D daily.

Flowers of Vietnam $$

VIETNAMESE • Chef and owner George Azar transformed a former Coney Island into an industrial-cool destination, but the neighborhood joint vibe remains. The menu is shaped around Azar’s appreciation of Vietnamese food, with a very personal twist. 4440 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-2085. D Thu.-Sun.

Folk $

NEW AMERICAN • 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 globally inspired dishes like salads, quiche, and sandwiches — all beautifully plated and nutritious. Infused milks and frothy lattes are well sought after, too. 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-742-2672. B,L daily.

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 barbecue sauce. Other appealing dishes include shrimp mac and cheese, and chicken wings. 21367 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-752-3673. L,D daily.

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Freya

2024

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NEW AMERICAN • Freya provides elegant, elevated dining served inside a warm and inviting space in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction district. Chef de Cuisine Phoebe Zimmerman’s fixed-price dinners — which change daily and are available in five or nine courses — invite guests to tap into a world of flavors and sensations. There are also cocktail pairings as well as dishes that accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets. Co-run by 2023 James Beard semifinalist Sandy Levine, it made The New York Times’s list of the 50 best restaurants in 2022. 2929 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-351-5544. D Tue.-Sat.

Giovanni’s Ristorante

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ITALIAN • This old-school Italian restaurant offers housemade pastas, including an outstanding lasagna. Elaborate veal and seafood dishes and desserts like key lime cheesecake tira misu round out the delicious menu. 330 Oakwood Blvd., Detroit; 313-841-0122. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat.

Golden Fleece

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GREEK • Spend a night dining in Greektown’s longest-standing restaurant, starting with a flaming saganaki and a joyous “Opa!” Then, peruse the menu containing various Balkan comfort foods like chicken gyros, spinach pie, and french fries sprinkled with feta and oregano. 525 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-7093. L,D daily.

Grandma Bob’s

$ PIZZA • If you’re wondering what that psychedelic building on Corktown’s Michigan Avenue is, it’s a pizzeria known as Grandma Bob’s. Chef Dan De Wall, previously of Wright and Co., offers a small, delicious menu of pies, including sausage and pistachio with ricotta cheese and thyme. Or try the Big Mack — the vegan pizza version of the popular burger. 2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177. L,D daily.

Grand Trunk Pub

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NEW AMERICAN • Meats from Eastern Market and delicious breads 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, Tue.-Sun. BR Sat.-Sun.

The Greek

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GREEK • Plaka Café was a presence on Monroe Avenue for years, and now its space is in the hands of the founders’ children. Notable dishes include spinach pie, lamb chops, and New York strip steak. 535 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-209-6667. L,D daily.

Green Dot Stables

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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 alongside Chicken Paprikas soup, a nod to the neighborhood’s Hungarian origins. 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-962-5588. L,D daily.

Grey Ghost

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NEW AMERICAN • The cuisine at this Brush Park hotspot isn’t easily defined, but the results are original and well-prepared — for example, pork tenderloin with romanesco, peri peri, and wild rice or yellowfin tuna with kimchi, edamame, and sweet soy. 47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-262-6534. D daily.

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 (currently closed but reopening soon) 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; 313-877-9090; 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, red velvet pancakes, and apple-walnut stuffed French toast, as well as lunchtime sandwiches and salads. 1241 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-237-1000. 17101 Haggerty Rd, Northville 248-308-3793. 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.

Iggy’s Eggies

$ AMERICAN • Jammy-yolk egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and more are on the menu at Iggy’s Eggies’ walk-up window. You can also get Lovers Only’s famous Classic Smash burgers and fresh-cut fries at Iggy’s. Take your breakfast or lunch to a table at nearby Capitol Park for a true downtown experience. 34 West Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-986-1174. B,L daily.

Ima

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JAPANESE-INSPIRED • This ramen hotspot has three locations and a Midwest emphasis. Ima tacos trade the traditional shell for a slice of jicama, stuffed with spicy shrimp, roasted tofu, or garlic chicken. Appetizers include edamame, dumplings, and clams. 4870 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-883-9788. 32203 John R Road, Madison Heights; 248781-0131. L,D daily.

Ima Izakaya

$$ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Chef Michael Ransom has slowly and steadily built up his local chain of noodle shops over the past few years, and his latest one takes it up a notch with the izakaya concept, the Japanese equivalent to a pub. In addition to the staple noodles and soups that put Ransom on the map, the menu also includes grilled skewers from the robata grill such as Kawahagi Trigger Fish Jerky and Mini Kurobuta Pork Sausages. There’s also a tantalizing selection of cocktails and mocktails, sake, beer, and wine to make it a true izakaya experience. 2100 Michigan Ave., Detroit, 313-306-9485. L, D daily.

Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails

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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 Creamy Cajun Pasta contribute New Orleans flavors. 9215 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-332-0607; L Fri.-Sun., D daily.

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Joe Muer Seafood

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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: smoked fish spread, creamed spinach, and stewed tomatoes. A true Detroit classic. 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. 1404, Detroit; 313-567-6837. 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609. L,D daily.

Johnny Noodle King $ JAPANESE-INSPIRED • This noodle shop offers bowls topped with pork belly, confit chicken, and tofu, as well as seaweed salad and gyoza. There are also several fusion bowls like the Southwest Verde, a green chili chicken broth topped with chicken thigh confit, cilantro, corn, and hot peppers. 2601 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-309-7946. L,D daily.

Jolly Pumpkin $$ BREWERY • Jolly Pumpkin’s brews rule the offerings, along with other Northern United Brewing Co. beverages, such as North Peak and Jolly Pumpkin artisan ales. Pizzas with creative toppings abound. 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-262-6115. 419 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248544-6250. 311 S Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-913-2730. L,D daily (Detroit, Ann Arbor); L Fri.-Mon, D daily (Royal Oak).

Karl’s Cabin $$ AMERICAN • Dishes from their currently rotating drivethrough menu such as pan-seared walleye and pierogi & sausage surpass typical roadhouse food. 6005 Gotfredson Road, 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; 313462-4184. L, D Fri.-Sun. Private events only Mon.-Thur.

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.- Sun.

Ladder 4 Wine Bar

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WINE BAR • This southwest Detroit wine bar occupies a former 1910 firehouse, offering a daily wine list and seasonal European-inspired bites made with local ingredients — some grown in its backyard garden. Though its owners prefer not to call it a restaurant, it made Bon Appétit’s “24 Best New Restaurants” and The New York Times’s “50 Places in the United States That We’re Most Excited About Right Now” — both in 2023. 3396 Vinewood St., Detroit; 313-638-1601. D Wed.-Sun.

La Dolce Vita

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ITALIAN • Traditional Italian cuisine is key at this Palmer Park hideaway. Recommended is the bronzino in lemon caper cream sauce, the veal scaloppine with artichokes, and the lasagna. 17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-865-0331. D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun.

La Lanterna

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

London Chop House

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STEAKHOUSE • The kitchen turns out classics like oysters Rockefeller, French onion soup, and sauteed loup de mer with scallops. 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. D Mon.-Sat.

Leila

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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 Mixed Grill that offers a little bit of everything with shish kebab, tawook, and kafta. Other menu items include Kibbeh Niyee — fresh lamb, cracked wheat, and spice — 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 daily.

Le Suprême

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FRENCH • This Paris-inspired brasserie pays homage to the City of Light with its 1920s-inspired décor on the historic Book Tower’s ground floor. There is pastis, absinthe, France-themed cocktails, and over 300 wines. Standout dishes include the escargots, honey-roasted duck breast, and trout amandine. 1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit; 313597-7734. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

Lucy & the Wolf

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SPANISH • This Anglo-sounding restaurant offers very good Spanish-inspired tapas dining. Standouts include spicy beer cheese dip, harissa rubbed half-chicken, and roasted sablefish. 102 E. Main St., Northville; 248-308-3057. D Tue.-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 like the maple dijon salmon. 1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-626-5005. L Fri.-Sun., D. Wed.-Sun.

Mario’s

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ITALIAN • This Midtown Detroit classic dates to 1948. Linen-covered tables, framed paintings on wood-paneled walls, expert waiters clad in black tie, and tableside preparation survive here. Italian dinners always begin with an antipasto tray and continue through soup, salad, pasta, and entree. 4222 Second Ave., Detroit; 313-832-1616. L,D daily.

Marrow

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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 from a sample tasting menu include Roasted Bone Marrow and Local Lamb ragu. 8044 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-513-0361. L,D Thu.-Sun.

Maty’s African Cuisine

$$ WEST AFRICAN • A small storefront in the Detroit Old Redford neighborhood is decidedly Senegalese. Fataya, deep-fried pastries with savory fillings, are reminiscent of an empanada. The star of the show is the whole chicken with yassa. 21611 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-472-5885. L,D Tue.-Sun.

M Cantina

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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,

Mercury Burger & Bar

$ BURGERS • This Corktown joint seats 70 around the zinc-covered bar set with Mercury (Liberty) dimes. The burger is available in a variety of iterations, such as Southwest Detroit with a chorizo slider, jalapeno, Müenster cheese, tortilla strips, and avocado. 2163 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-964-5000. L,D daily. tacos, tapas, and salads from the kitchen of Heidi and Junior Merino, from Hawaii and Mexico, is distinctive. 13214 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-399-9117. L,D daily.

Metropolitan Bar and Kitchen

$$ LATIN • The business brings a bodega-style market along with a neighborhood restaurant and bar to West Village. The menu highlights local and seasonal ingredients in dishes like beet salad or the Metro “Mac” Burger. 8047 Agnes St., Detroit; 313-447-5418. B Sat.-Sun. D Tue.-Sat.

Michigan & Trumbull

$$ ITALIAN-AMERICAN • After a successful four-month run at Fort Street Galley, Michigan and Trumbull became one of the latest in a long line of Detroit-style pizza joints

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to open in the area. Not your traditional carryout joint, Michigan and Trumbull is housed in a sleek, refurbished car-repair garage. The menu features square, deep-dish pies with Detroit-inspired names, such as Packard Pepperoni and Woodward White. 1331 Holden St., Detroit; 313637-4992; L,D Wed-Sun.

Mi Lindo San Blas

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MEXICAN • Heaping platters of seafood such as shrimp, octopus, and scallops, tell the story at this spot that brings a corner of Mexico’s seaside Nayarit region to southwest Detroit. On weekends, when live music is added, the tables are often pushed back to create a dance floor. 1807 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-789-5100. L,D daily.

Monarch Club

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NEW AMERICAN • At the 14th floor of the revamped Element Detroit Hotel located at the Metropolitan is the Monarch Club. It’s one of the most recent rooftop bars to open in metro Detroit and serves a variety of delicious small plates along with classic cocktails. 33 John R St., Detroit; 313-306-2380. L Sun. D 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; 313-243-1230. L Fri.-Sun., L, D daily.

Motor City Brewing Works

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BREWERY • Just 15 mostly nontraditional pizzas on excellent, chewy crust, and the option to build your own pie with various toppings. Plus, salads from locally grown greens to accompany the house-brewed beers. 470 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 19350 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-832-2700. L,D daily (Canfield); L Sat.-Sun., D Wed-Fri. (Livernois).

Mudgie’s Deli $

DELI • Sandwich-lovers fill the seats for the House Smoked Pastrami Reuben or the Brooklyn (beef brisket, bacon, and beer cheese). The dinner menu features meat and cheese boards, as well as build-yourown sandwich options. It’s a delicious place for a meal any time. 1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000. B Tue.-Sat. L Tue.-Wed., L,D Thu.-Sat.

Nico & Vali

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ITALIAN • This eatery offers favorites with unexpected twists. The artichokes and chilies appetizer boasts battered and fried artichokes with Fresno and jalapeno peppers, tossed with fresh basil in white wine. Popular choices include the Whitefish Filet. It’s a classic Italian spot with an update that’s worth a visit. 744 Wing St., Plymouth; 734-207-7880. L Thu.-Sat., D Tue.-Sun.

Norma G’s $

CARIBBEAN • Lester Gouvia, the Trinidadian chef who brought us the famed food truck, opened a full-service restaurant under the same name. Stop in for a plate of Chicken Pelau: a tasty blend of rice, diced

chicken, squash, peppers, and golden-brown baked chicken. 14628 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-2902938. D Tue.-Sat.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR  2022

Oak & Reel

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SEAFOOD • Despite a global pandemic threatening to derail his longtime dream, chef Jared Gadbaw brought his vision of a seafood-focused Italian restaurant to life in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood in fall 2020. Oak & Reel’s resilience in the face of extreme adversity and its commitment to the vision of bringing diners impeccable dishes showcasing the freshest seafood, all presented with welcoming and knowledgeable service, is the reason we named Oak & Reel Hour Detroit’s Restaurant of the Year. The menu is seasonal and changes frequently. But in general, the crudos are pristine, the pastas are impeccable, and the seafood dishes are all well balanced and expertly prepared to accentuate the freshness and quality of the fish and shellfish. 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-270-9600. D Thu.-Mon.

Olin

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MEDITERRANEAN • Starters like the potatoes and artichokes “bravas” with harissa and black garlic aioli and paellas are inspired by Spain, but showcase Olin’s unique spin on these iconic dishes. 25 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-774-1190. D Tues.-Sat. BR Sun.

Ottava Via $$

ITALIAN • Chef Ariel Millan sends out great thin-crusted pizzas, as well as interesting small plates typified by bruschetta, calamari, roasted garlic, and whipped goat cheese to be spread on paper-thin crostini. 1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-5500. L,D daily.

Pao Detroit

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

The Peterboro

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ASIAN-FUSION • A contemporary take on American-Chinese fare gives new life to the cuisine with robustly spiced dishes, including an “absurdly delicious” cheeseburger spring roll and a take on almond boneless chicken. 420 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-833-1111. D Mon.-Sat.

Pho Lucky

VIETNAMESE • This charming Midtown Vietnamese spot serves authentic fare emphasizing pho. Bowls of spicy broth with noodles, round steak, and meatballs come in several variations. Other noteworthy dishes here include summer rolls and crisp spring rolls. Look for Asian beers and robust Vietnamese coffee. 3111 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3895. L,D Wed.-Mon.

Polish Village Café

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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 Detroit staple, where this cuisine getting harder to find. 2990 Yemans St., Hamtramck; 313-874-5726. L,D daily. Not wheelchair accessible.

Portofino

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

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR  2018

Parc

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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.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Prime + Proper

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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 tartar and charred burrata. Main courses include an interesting blend of Italian food, wood-grilled steaks, and a red chile short rib. There’s also a large selection of dryaged gourmet steaks. 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313922-7272. L,D daily. BR Sat.-Sun.

Park Grill

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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.

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2019

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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 dryaged 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 aren’t far behind. An elegant white and gold setting backgrounds it all. 1145 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-636-3100. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

Prism

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NEW AMERICAN • Greektown Casino-Hotel’s renamed eatery is located off the main casino. The menu features local ingredients, steaks, and fresh seafood. 555 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-309-2499. D Wed.-Sun.

Rocky’s of Northville

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NEW AMERICAN • Menu includes shrimp cocktail, smoked whitefish pate, and broiled Great Lakes whitefish.

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Also try chipotle honey-glazed salmon. 41122 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville; 248-349-4434. L Tue.-Fri. D Tue.-Sun.

Red Smoke Barbeque $$

BARBEQUE • At Red Smoke, hickory and applewood-smoked ribs, pulled pork, all-natural chicken, and an array of classic sides are served out of one of the most attractive two-story buildings that are still standing on Monroe Street. 573 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-2100. L,D daily.

Roman Village $$

ITALIAN • The Rugiero family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1964. They’ve launched three additional Antonio’s Cucina Italiana locations. Roman Village is the original and features their signature Gnocchi Rita. 9924 Dix Ave., Dearborn; 313-8422100. L,D daily.

San Morello $$$

ITALIAN • This gem in the Shinola Hotel serves pizzas, pastas, and wood-fired dishes that draw inspiration from the coastal towns of Southern Italy and Sicily. The menu is handcrafted by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini. 1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-209-4700. B,L,D daily.

The Sardine Room $$$

SEAFOOD • A seafood restaurant and raw bar, The Sardine Room is fresh, fun, and energetic, with clean-line décor and a menu full of surprises. Worthwhile is a grouper sandwich that’s available seared or blackened. 340 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-416-0261. D daily, BR Sat-Sun.

Savannah Blue $$

SOUL FOOD • Dine on upscale soul food like the red snapper and the shrimp and grits. Shareables include 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 Tue.-Sat.

Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips

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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. Cash only. 22200 Fenkell St., Detroit; 313-533-0950. L,D Tue.-Sat.

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 lighter menu includes a fried green tomato BLT and fried chicken sandwiches that accompany drinks that were popular more than a few years back. 42 Watson St., Detroit; 313-315-3077. L Sat.-Sun., D daily.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR  2016

Selden Standard $$$

NEW AMERICAN • What sets Selden Standard apart is that it is moving Detroit into a new era in which upperend dining with starched linen and tuxedoed waiters doesn’t hold much interest anymore. Chef Andy Hollyday, a multiple James Beard semifinalist, does farm-to-table

scratch cooking with ideas borrowed from around the world. A key to his cooking is the wood-fired grill. This spot has garnered national attention. 3921 Second Ave., Detroit; 313-438-5055. D daily.

Seva Detroit

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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 and a juice bar. 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-662-1111. 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit; 313974-6661. L,D Mon.-Sat.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 

SheWolf Pastificio & Bar

2020

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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

Sindbad’s Restaurant and Marina

$$ SEAFOOD • Sitting by the Detroit River, this long-lasting establishment prides itself on serving some of the best perch, pickerel, shrimp, and scallops in Detroit, along with its signature clam chowder. 100 St. Clair St., Detroit; 313-822-8000. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Slows Bar BQ

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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. This is a true Detroit classic in every sense of the term. Corktown location: 2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-9828. L,D daily. Slows To Go in Midtown: 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-309-7560. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Standby

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NEW AMERICAN • In a place where cocktails are king, there’s no shortage of food options. The fare ranges from small plates of marinated olives and fried deviled eggs to entrees such as Thai pork skewers and the house cheeseburger. 225 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-2415719. D Wed.-Sun. Not wheelchair accessible.

The Statler

$$$$ FRENCH • A taste of Paris in downtown Detroit. This French-American bistro from the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group takes its name from the former historic Statler Hotel, which is now home to not only the bistro, but also City Club Apartments. Classic French fare (with some modern twists) such as seared foie gras mousse; Henri Maire escargots (wild Burgundy snails, garlic butter fondue, parsley, Pernod, and profiteroles); and bouillabaisse provence (seafood stew with shrimp, scallops, lobster, mussels, saffron broth, croustade, and rouille) typify the menu. The large, year-round open-air outdoor patio offers stunning panoramic views of the Detroit skyline and Grand Circus Park. There’s also a neighborhood market where customers can grab groceries and gourmet packaged meals on the go. 313 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-463-7111. D daily, BR Sun.

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 La Rondinella (the previous longtime tenant at its Russell Street location) made the list as well — small plates such as polpette, and three delicious salads. Beer, wine, and cocktails add to the appeal. 2457 Russell St., Detroit; 313-567-7879 L, D Wed.-Sun. 6519 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-314-7400. L,D Mon.-Sat.

Sweet Soul Bistro

$ SOUL FOOD • The large menu includes homages to Detroit musicians, from Stevie Wonder Wonderful Wings to Aretha Franklin Catfish Bites. Also notable are the crab cakes. In the evening, the bistro transforms into a club. 13741 W. McNichols Road, Detroit; 313- 862-7685. L,D daily.

Symposia

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MEDITERRANEAN • Located in the heart of downtown Detroit inside the Atheneum Suite Hotel, Symposia serves Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Greece, Italy, Spain, and more. A signature can’t-miss dish is the Spanish octopus with romesco, Yukon potato, and chorizo Ibérico. 1000 Brush St., Detroit; 313-962-9366. D Wed.-Sun.

Takoi

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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 Tue.-Sat.

Tap at MGM Grand

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SPORTS BAR • More than 40 HD flatscreen TVs for sports fans, plus sports memorabilia. The menu features comfort food and pub classics: burgers, wings, and house nachos. Pizza and more upscale entrees are also available, as are more than 50 beers. Bring your family and friends for a very entertaining night on the town. 1777 Third St., Detroit; 313-465-1234. B,L,D daily.

Townhouse

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NEW AMERICAN • The downtown hotspot in 2021 underwent an aesthetic overhaul of the space and menu designed to elevate the spot’s signature comfort food fare. Staples, like the burger and fries, remain on the menu, but there are also fine-dining-inspired additions, like the caviar-topped crispy potato dish and the A5 wagyu served with brioche, nori, capers, and truffle. 500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-723-1000. L, D daily.

Vertical Detroit

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NEW AMERICAN • This wine-centric restaurant puts the focus on pairing chef Matt Barnes’ innovative cuisine with owners James and Rémy Lutfy’s nationally recognized wine program. The menu emphasizes locally sourced protein, seafood, and produce. A must-try for any wine enthusiast. 1538 Centre St., Detroit; 313-7329463. D Tue.-Sat. Not wheelchair accessible.

Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine $$ CUBAN • An evening at this lively spot is more than just Cuban and Spanish dining. Appetizers and tapas

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila (Lunazul)

3/4 ounce Blackberry Syrup

3/4 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)

3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

1/8 teaspoon activated charcoal

Medium-grain table salt

Quartz crystal decoration (optional, for garnish)

Blackberry Syrup

1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Directions

Blackberry Syrup

1. In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.

2. Press the berries in the pan with a jam masher.

3. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth and transfer to a container. Refrigerate to cool before use. This syrup is good for up to 3 weeks.

Witching Hour

1. In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients. Add ice and shake well.

2. Combine medium-grain table salt with a dash of activated charcoal in a dish. Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass in the black salt.

3. Fill the prepared rocks glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Enjoy!

RECIPE

THE BLACK SALT’S WITCHING HOUR

PHOTO BY REBECCA SIMONOV

include the outstanding Tapa de la Casa, pork leg marinated in mojo; a Spanish chorizo and fresh mushrooms concoction with garlic lemon sauce; and empanadas, a Cuban turnover filled with ground beef or chicken. 1250 Library St., Detroit; 313-962-8800. L,D daily.

Vigilante Kitchen + Bar

$$$ MIDWESTERN-ASIAN FUSION • Housed in the former Smith & Co. space, the menu offers a variety of baos, bowls, salads, and desserts, with designated vegetarian and halal menus, and a zero-proof cocktail selection. A unique concept from executive chef Aaron Cozadd, Vigilante Kitchen + Bar employs industry workers dealing with addiction, providing them with recovery resources while still allowing them to advance their culinary skills. 644 Selden St., Detroit; 313-638-1695. D Wed.-Sun.

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. 3601 Twelve Mile Road, Warren; 586-576-0495. L,D daily.

The Whitney

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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 a seared Verlasso salmon fillet. Tableside cooking, by reservation only, is an optional feature. Don’t forget The Katherine McGregor Dessert Parlor for a sweet treat.4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700. D Tue.-Sun. and high tea Sat.

Wright & Co.

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NEW AMERICAN • The collaboration between Marc Djozlija and executive chef Kyle Schutte gives life to the second-floor space in the Wright Kay building. Small plates such as wild caught walu, Michigan mushroom pate, and grilled sea scallops are the focus. The menu highlights seasonal dishes around a composed shared plates concept. 1500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-9627711. D Tue.-Sat.

Yum Village

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AFRO-CARIBBEAN • The former food truck opened a full-service restaurant in the North End in 2019. The space is bright and fun with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and a colorful, geometric paint job. And the food is just as bold. The restaurant serves up piquant dishes like Lemon Pepper Jerk Chicken. 6500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-334-6099. L,D Mon.-Sat.

Oakland

168 Crab & Karaoke

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PAN-ASIAN • Don’t judge by 168 Crab & Karaoke’s unassuming strip mall location. It’s a unique experience that meshes food, karaoke, and pop party culture into a one-stop destination. As the name suggests, seafood is the main attraction here, specifically the seafood boils, which come with your choice of seafood (crab, clams, lobster, etc.), with sauce, corn and potatoes. 32415 John R Road, Madison Heights; 248-616-0168. D daily.

220 Merrill

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NEW AMERICAN • The menu includes apps and small plates as well as pan roasted salmon, tuna tartar, and oysters on the half shell. There are heartier entrees as well, like the braised beef short ribs. 220 Merrill St., Birmingham; 248-646-2220. L, D daily.

Adachi

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JAPANESE-INSPIRED • Heading the kitchen is Lloyd Roberts, who has trained in the kitchens of celebrity chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Nobu Matsuhisa. Here, short rib bao buns are served with pickled cucumber and fresh scallions and miniature tacos are filled with lobster. 325 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-540-5900. L,D daily.

Andiamo

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ITALIAN • Over the past three decades, Joe Vicari has established several Andiamo restaurants in metro Detroit, all inspired by the late master chef Aldo Ottaviani’s philosophy of seasonal, from-scratch cooking. The menus differ slightly at the different locations, but the constant is the fresh, housemade pastas — handcrafted by the trinity of “pasta ladies,” Anna, Tanya, and Angelina, who have carried on the tradition. 6676 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield; 248-8659300. D daily.

Anita’s Kitchen

$ LEBANESE • With pita pizzas and lamb chops, the Lebanese food here is some of the best around. And there’s vegetarian and gluten-free fare, too. Healthy, nutritious, and delicious. See website for locations; anitaskitchen.com

Bella Piatti

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ITALIAN • The location right across from the Townsend Hotel has inspired a number of visiting celebrities, professional athletes, and film crews who stay there to check out the Italian fare at this restaurant. The menu of such dishes as Gemelli pasta with fresh tomato sauce; salmon baked with spinach, kalamata olives, white wine, and tomatoes; and tagliatelle Bolognese stands on its own. It’s one of our true favorites in the area in terms of Italian restaurants. 167 Townsend St., Birmingham; 248494-7110. D Tue.-Sat.

Beverly Hills Grill

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NEW AMERICAN • This Beverly Hills institution has built a loyal following over the years with its California vibe and dawn-to-dark schedule. They’re still serving crowd favorites like their BHG Burger and classic eggs benedict. 31471 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills; 248642-2355. B, L, D Tue.-Sat. B, L Sun.

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

Birmingham Pub

$$$ GASTROPUB • This stylish yet casual gastropub from the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group took over the former Triple Nick-

el space. True to its name, the restaurant’s bill of fare features pub classics taken up a notch, such as fish and chips served with jalapeno hush-puppies and filet mignon with Parmesan truffle fries and zip sauce. There are also TVs at the bar so you won’t miss a minute of the game. 555 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-885-8108. L Tue. - Fri., BR Sat. - Sun.

Bistro Joe’s

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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,” P.E.I. Pesto Mussels, and tasty flatbread pizzas. 34244 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-5940984. D Tue.-Sun., BR Sat.-Sun.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR  2003

Café Cortina $$$

ITALIAN • Selections include prosciutto di Parma stuffed with greens and mozzarella; and gnocchi with wild oyster mushrooms. For dessert, try the crepes. 30715 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; 248-474-3033. L Sun., D Tue.-Sun.

Café ML $$

NEW AMERICAN • Café ML is contemporary in décor and its “globally inspired food.” Such dishes as short rib steamed buns, Chinese chicken salad, Singapore street noodles, and Korean fried chicken share the menu with burgers, steak frites, and fresh seafood. Garage door-style windows open onto the patio on warm days. 3607 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Township; 248-642-4000. D daily.

Capital Grille

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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 daily.

Casa Pernoi

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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, and a meaty branzino typify the menu. 310 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-940-0000. D Tue.-Sat.

Churchill’s Bistro & Cigar Bar

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TRADITIONAL • You can buy your cigar and smoke it too. Plus, enjoy dry-aged steaks, pan-roasted sea bass, 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,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 Sklar’s square, deep-dish, Detroitstyle pizza that’s leavened from a sourdough starter as opposed to commercial yeast. 22812 Woodward Ave., Unit 100., Ferndale; 248-677-4439. L,D daily.

Cornbread Restaurant & Bar

$$ SOUL • In 1997, Patrick Coleman melded his experience in fine dining with his grandma’s southern roots to create Beans & Cornbread Soulful Bistro. It racked up accolades and fans over the years, including Stevie Wonder and Thomas (Hitman) Hearns. Cornbread is the sequel to Beans and Cornbread, continuing the tradition of soul food with an upscale twist. Classics like catfish and a gravy-smothered pork chop endure. 29852 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680. L,D Thu.-Tue.

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. The Berkley location’s patio adds 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 traditional Peruvian cooking. An especially notable dish is the Pollo a la Brasa, marinated chicken served with French fries, rice, and a variety of dipping sauces. 22939 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-632-1055. L,D daily

Diamond’s Steak & Seafood

$$$ STEAKHOUSE • This Howell restaurant is the perfect location for ribeye, fresh gulf shrimp, or a classic cheeseburger. Plus, weekends boast a buffet-style brunch. 101 W. Grand River Ave., Howell; 517-548-5500. L,D Tue.-Sat.

Eddie’s Gourmet

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NEW AMERICAN • Chef Eddie Hanna’s gourmet diner is a simple concept that works to perfection. The menu offers a 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 Tue.-Sat.

Elie’s Mediterranean Grill/Bar

$$ LEBANESE • The lamb and chicken shawarma, shish kafta, kibbee nyeh, and other Lebanese dishes are emphasized by the décor, including photomurals of old Beirut and strings of blue beads cascading from the ceiling. A fun place to frequent for a quick lunch or a night out with friends. 263 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-647-2420. L,D Mon.-Sat.

The Fed

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GASTROPUB • An attractive restaurant with great food and a delightfully refreshing atmosphere. The menu crosses boundaries, from shareables, like Spanish Octopus and Wild Mushroom Flatbread. Plus, the bright and airy bohemian-chic interior is highly Instagrammable. 15 S. Main St., Clarkston; 248-297-5833. D Tue.-Sat., B,L,D Sun.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR  2009 Forest $$$ EUROPEAN-INSPIRED • The menu is brief but designed to let the kitchen assemble sharp flavors from various farm and market ingredients. Try the delightful pastas, like the Bolognese and the agnolotti, as well as the understated Farm Egg. 735 Forest Ave., Birmingham; 248-258-9400. D Tue.-Sat.

The Fly Trap $ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • This “finer diner” typifies trendy Ferndale with its tin ceiling, red-topped tables, and counter with swivel stools. It offers sandwiches, salads, pastas, and omelets. 22950 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-399-5150. B,L Tue.-Sat.

Garage Grill & Fuel Bar

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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. D Wed.-Sun., BR Sat.-Sun.

Gran Castor $$ LATIN STREET • From the duo behind hit spots like Vinsetta Garage and Union Woodshop comes this vibrant Latin-American café and restaurant.Diners can choose to sit behind one of the two bars, a cozy café, or in the 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 daily.

Hazel’s

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SEAFOOD • What was once multiple concepts under one roof named after the three neighborhoods that converged right where the restaurant stands (Hazel, Ravine and Downtown) is now simply Hazel’s. The casual and comfortable restaurant specializes in authentic dishes, drinks, and vibes from some of the country’s top seafood destinations. Here you’ll find dishes like Maine-caught lobster, Maryland Blue Crab, and more. 1 Peabody St., Birmingham; 248-671-1714. D Tue.-Sun., B,L Sat.-Sun.

Honcho

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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.

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Hong Hua $

CHINESE • One of the best area restaurants dedicated to Asian food offers some rare delicacies as well as more customary items. One signature dish is King of

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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse $$$$

STEAKHOUSE • This plush modern steakhouse offers dry-aged prime and Kobe-style wagyu beef in a fun, clubby setting. An extensive wine list accompanies the restaurant menu that also features platters of chilled fresh seafood. 201 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-594-4369. D daily. 17107 Haggerty Road, Northville Twp.; 248-679-0007. D Tue.-Sun.

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.

It’s A Matter of Taste

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ITALIAN • With a patio that overlooks Union Lake and a new banquet facility for private events, this Commerce eatery has a menu with offerings inspired by northern and southern Italy. CIA Hyde Park-trained chef-owner Tom Traynor’s signature dish is crisped walleye, sitting atop jasmine rice, steamed mussels, Thai vegetables, and cilantro with coconut milk and red sauce. You also can’t go wrong with the fresh pasta, and classic cuts like the lamb osso bucco, filet mingon, or New York strip. 2323 Union Lake Rd., Commerce Charter Twp.; 248-360-6650. D Wed.-Sun.

J-Bird Smoked Meats $$

BARBEQUE • Wood-smoked meats served with the traditional sides of cornbread, buttermilk slaw, and mac and cheese, are what’s on the menu at this meat-lovers mecca. Other popular dishes include the Three Meat Sampler and JBird Gumbo, as well as St. Louis Ribs and old-fashioned JBurgers. 1978 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor; 248-681-2124. L,D Mon.-Sun.

Joe Muer

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SEAFOOD • The Bloomfield Hills location of the iconic restaurant continues the tradition of excellent food, service, and ambiance. The menu emphasizes classic fresh fish and “Muer Traditions” such as Dover sole and Great Lakes Yellow Belly Perch. There’s also a raw and sushi bar as well as premium steaks. And make sure to save room for dessert, because the coconut cake is not to be missed. A piano bar adds to the vibe. 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609. D daily.

KouZina Greek Steet Food

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GREEK • The Greek “street food” at this Royal Oak spot comes in lamb and beef, and chicken. Try the lentil soup for a delicious lunch or go for something more filling like the gyro bowl. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this excellent eatery. 121 N Main Street, Royal Oak; 248-629-6500. L,D daily Mon.-Sun.

a traditional method of cooking, using a pot of simmering broth, which sits in the center of the dining table. Lao Pot allows diners to customize and cook their meals right at their tables, combining great food and a memorable experience. 32707 John R. Road, Madison Heights; 248-689-9888. L,D daily.

La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

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ITALIAN • A slice of European elegance offers an impeccable menu of Italian dishes and wines. Delicious fresh pastas, pizzas, antipastis and more are proudly served and very tasty. 243 E. Merrill St., Birmingham; 248-480-0492. D Tue.-Sat..

Lellis Inn

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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,D daily.

Loccino Italian Grill

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ITALIAN • Loccino is a “family-friendly” yet upscale Italian restaurant. Choose from fresh seafood, steak, and chicken dishes, plus traditional pastas, pizzas, salads, and more. They also offer happy hour specials from 3-7 p.m. weekdays. A great special occasion place or delicious workday lunch spot for whenever you need a break from the office. 5600 Crooks Road, Troy; 248-813-0700. L Mon.-Fri., D daily.

Lockhart’s BBQ

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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

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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, faintly charred around the edges. Hailed by food critics and Detroiters alike as one of the city’s most classic Detroit style pizzas, it’s well worth a trip. 23141 Dequindre Road, Hazel Park; 248-547-1711. L,D Thu.-Sun.

Luxe Bar & Grill

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NEW AMERICAN • The simple menu at this Grosse Pointe Farms joint offers burgers on brioche buns and interesting salads and sides, as well as entrees typified by wild-caught salmon, prime filet, and Greek-style lamb chops. 525 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-792-6051. 115 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-924-5459. L,D daily.

Mabel Gray

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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. There are also pastries, of course. 185 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-540-0000. L Tue.-Fri, D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. Tea by reservation. Lower level not wheelchair accessible.

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2023

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NEW AMERICAN • Since opening in 2021, Madam has carved its niche with its global take on farm-to-table cuisine, taking diners on a tour from Michigan to Asia to Europe. Staples from chef de cuisine Clifton Booth include mushroom dumplings, Spanish octopus, steak frites, and pasta dishes. 298 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-283-4200. B,D daily, L Mon.-Fri., BR Sat.-Sun.

Mare Mediterranean $$$$

SEAFOOD • Inspired by restaurants in Sicily where the catch of the day is the basis of dinner, this sophisticated restaurant from Nino Cutraro and his partner offers the freshest seafood flown in from the Mediterranean several times a week. You select the type of fish you want from the market in front of the open kitchen and how you want it prepared (acqua pazza, salt baked, grilled, or pan fried). Served table-side in glorious fashion, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. 115 Willits St., Birmingham; 248-940-5525. D Tue.-Sat. BR Sat.-Sun

Market North End

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

The Meeting House

$$ ECLECTIC AMERICAN • This eclectic American menu includes steak frites remarkably close to those at Paris bistros, and a house made soft pretzel with roasted jalapeno-goat cheese dip. Or, try the sesame miso beef short rib, served with rice. 301 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-759-4825. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

Mesa Tacos And Tequila

$ MEXICAN-AMERICAN • The two-story setting includes balcony seating in a big, open room where the bar gets equal time with the kitchen. The pop-Mexican menu — which includes guacamole, nachos, and the titular tacos — is backed up with an array of tequilas. 312 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-545-1940. L & D daily.

Lao Pot

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CHINESE • In 2019, the owners of Madison Heights’ international market 168 Asian Mart opened Lao Pot, which specializes in Chinese Hot Pot cuisine. Hot Pot is

NEW AMERICAN • Chef James Rigato produces some masterful dishes on this tiny menu, which does not miss a beat. The menu includes a multi-course tasting option, as well as a daily listing of changing items that never disappoint. It’s a fine dining experience that is certainly worth a visit. 23825 John R Road, Hazel Park; 248-398-4300. D Tue.-Sat.

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$$ ASIAN-FUSION • Explore such dishes as Singapore noodles, combining chicken, shrimp, chilies, and curry with angel-hair pasta; Mongolian beef; or seared scal-

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lops with lemongrass-basil Thai curry sauce. The patio opens up and the dining room transforms into a dance floor for weekly events. 1515 E. Maple Road, Troy; 248689-2332. 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 and Detroit style pizza appeal to a wide demographic. The rock ’n’ roll-themed eatery also brought its muchloved American dishes and cocktails to Birmingham in 2019. 511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. 260 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-940-3260. D Fri.-Sat.

Oak City Grille

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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 Tue.-Sun.

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

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 Chicken Tchoupitoulas with tasso ham and bearnaise sauce, as well as a mouth-watering bacon burger. Weekend brunch features delicious housemade doughnuts. 175 W. Troy St., Ferndale; 248-808-6633. D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

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MEXICAN-AMERICAN • This Royal Oak spot offers sustenance for the early birds to the night owls. 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; 248808-6244. B, L,D daily.

Phoenicia $$$

LEBANESE • This long-standing upscale eatery has clean, contemporary lines that complement the French door-style windows. Don’t miss the portabella 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.

Pinky’s Rooftop

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ECLECTIC AMERICAN • With its second-floor view of downtown Royal Oak, Pinky’s Rooftop is a go-to spot for a night on the town. The name hearkens back to a Detroit restaurant and speakeasy on the east side that was called Pinky’s Boulevard Club (and the fact that everything is pink). The playful and eclectic menu offers a taste of a little bit of everything, from Kasseri Saganaki to Red Chile Beef Taco. It’s part of the Adam Merkel Restaurants group, which includes Howell hot spots The Silver Pig, Cello Italian, and Diamond’s Steak & Seafood. 100 S. Main St. Rear, Royal Oak, 248-268-2885. D Tues.-Sun. Br. Sat.-Sun.

Pop’s For Italian

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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. 280 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-268-4806. D Tue.-Sun. BR Sat.-Sun.

Prime29 Steakhouse

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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 and black pearl salmon. The service is notable, as is the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. 6545 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield; 248- 737-7463. D Tue.-Sun.

Public House

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NEW AMERICAN/VEGAN • This Ferndale spot reopened under new ownership and with a refreshed look in late 2021. Standout selections include its burgers, shareable plates, plus craft cocktails and mocktails. It also features a special vegan menu and carries plenty of gluten-free options. 241 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; (248) 654-6355. L,D Tue.-Sun. BR Sat.-Sun.

Quán Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

$ VIETNAMESE • This gem of a bistro in a handsome space adds to the local Vietnamese offerings. Dishes such as cha gio (elegant little eggrolls), bun bo noug cha gio (grilled beef with eggroll, vermicelli, mixed greens, plus sweet and sour sauce), 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, high-flavor Piedmontese beef one is tastier than the original. This is the place for your burger craving. 31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-549-0300. 6745 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248865-0500. L,D Mon.-Sat.

Rochester Chop House $$ NEW AMERICAN • Two restaurants in one; Kabin Kruser’s and the Chop House. There’s a throwback roadhouse-style feeling about the Chop House, which has a menu divided between red meat and fresh fish and seafood. Signature dishes include calamari, Maryland jumbo lump crabcakes, and a large selection of aged steaks, rack of lamb, and steak/seafood combinations. 306 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-651-2266. L Mon.-Fri., D daily

Ronin

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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.

Silver Spoon

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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 Mon.-Sat.

Social Kitchen & Bar

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NEW AMERICAN • The energetic Birmingham spot allows guests a view of the kitchen action. It has a creative and varied menu typified by fried chicken sandwiches, crispy Brussels sprouts, and salmon with braised lentils, crispy kale, and a mustard vinaigrette. 225 E. Maple Road, Birmingham; 248-594-4200. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sat.-Sun.

Sozai

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JAPANESE • To truly experience Sozai, you have to reserve a seat at the custom-built sushi bar where chef Hajime Sato will curate a unique sustainable sushi dining experience called omakase. There’s also a menu offering crowd pleasers like chicken karaage and rolls featuring familiar ingredients with tuna, jalapeno and avocado. 449 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson; 248-677-3232. D Tue.-Sat.

Streetside Seafood

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SEAFOOD • Small and cozy yet sophisticated, the restaurant has a pared-down seasonal menu of fresh fish and seafood. There are always two soups: a bisque and a chowder. Favorites include the oysters and bouillabaisse. A delicious restaurant for all palates to enjoy and feel comfortable in. 273 Pierce St.Birmingham; 248-645-9123. L Thu.-Fri., D daily.

Sylvan Table

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NEW AMERICAN • With a working farm on the 5-acre property, Sylvan Table isn’t just talking the farm-totable talk. The restored 300-year-old barn feels grand and vast when you step into the stunning space, but it is homey, welcoming, and inviting. The menu changes often to reflect what’s growing but some of the staples include the trout — seasoned with herb oil, salt, and pepper, cooked over a wood-fired grill, and served whole — and Chicken Under a Brick, which is cooked to charred perfection. 1819 Inverness St., Sylvan Lake, 248369-3360. D Mon.-Sun.

Take Sushi

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JAPANESE • Crisp salads, sashimi, sushi, oversize bowls of soba or udon noodles, and all the familiar — and some not-so-familiar — entrees combine to make this spot special. The exceptionally warm service is unforgettable. 1366 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills; 248652-7800. L,D Tue.-Sat., D Sun.

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 whole branzino with charred zucchini and romesco. 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, as most of the furniture at Three Cats Restaurant is available for purchase. 116 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson; 248288-4858. L,D Tue.-Fri., B,L,D Sat.-Sun.

TigerLily

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JAPANESE • With an eclectic ambiance and extensive Japanese menu, TigerLily satisfies taste buds with sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and hot dishes like the Yaki Udon or Japanese Street Corn. 231 W. Nine Mile Road, Ste. A, Ferndale; 248-733-4905. D daily.

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. Try the 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. 203 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-258-6278. B,L daily.

Toasted Oak

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BRASSERIE • The menu revolves around the charcuterie sold in the market next door and a list of hot grill items. 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 Mon.-Fri., L,D Tue.-Sat. BR Sat.-Sun.

Townhouse

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NEW AMERICAN • This popular Birmingham spot for comforting New American dishes has several exceptional offerings on its menu, such as the specialty 10 ounces of 28-day dry-aged beef hamburger on brioche. 180 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-792-5241. L,D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. 500 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-7231000. L,D daily.

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.-Sun.

Vinsetta Garage

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NEW AMERICAN • This restaurant, which is housed in a vintage car-repair shop, offers well-prepared comfort food classics such as burgers, macaroni and cheese, pizzas, and brown sugar-glazed salmon. A restaurant that pays true homage to the city of Detroit. 27799 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-548-7711. L,D daily

Voyager

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SEAFOOD • Fresh seafood with emphasis on oysters is the premise in this hard-to-find location. The space entails convivially close quarters for such dishes as peel-n’-eat shrimp, yellowfin tuna tartare, and halibut fish and chips. 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.

Waves

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SEAFOOD • Seafood covers most of the menu at this Nautical Mile favorite. It’s a tough task choosing between such popular appetizers as coconut shrimp, 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; 586773-3279. L,D daily.

Macomb

Andiamo

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ITALIAN • Over the past three decades, Joe Vicari has established several Andiamo restaurants in metro Detroit, all inspired by the late master chef Aldo Ottaviani’s philosophy of seasonal, from-scratch cooking. Menus differ slightly between locations, but the constant is fresh, housemade pastas — handcrafted by the trinity of “pasta ladies,” Anna, Tanya, and Angelina, who have carried on the tradition. The Warren location is the flagship that started it all. 7096 14 Mile Road, Warren; 586-268-3200. L,D Mon.-Fri., D Sat.-Sun.

Bar Verona

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ITALIAN • Modernized, made-from-scratch Italian favorites curated by Chef Salvatore Borgia as well as fresh craft cocktails fill the menu at this stylish eatery. Homemade pastas, such as Giuseppe’s, as well as a selection of steaks and seafood dishes typify the contemporary approach to fresh and uncomplicated Italian cuisine. 59145 Van Dyke Ave., Washington; 586473-0700. D daily.

Blake’s Tasting Room

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NEW AMERICAN • Enjoy a variety of house-made hard ciders to sip on from one of the U.S.’s top-producing hard cider brands. The menu offers bar-food staples with a twist, like the eye-catching Apple Burger, stacked with melted Swiss, onions, apple, and apple cider ketchup on a brioche bun. Plus, it’s steps away

from family-friendly seasonal activities at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill. 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada; 586-784-5343. L,D daily.

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 — over a thousand at last count. 27626 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-675-2115. B, 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 by offering traditional Italian dining with an upbeat modern twist. 49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-731-7544. L,D Tue.-Fri., D Sat., L,D Sun.

Detroit Fish House

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SEAFOOD • This restaurant feels like a true coastal eatery, thanks to an extensive menu of fresh fish and seafood that ranges from salmon to Lake Superior whitefish — all served in a well-designed setting. 51195 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Charter Township; 586-739-5400. L Mon.Fri., D daily.

Gaudino’s

$$ ITALIAN • The trending market-restaurant combo 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 Bistecca di Gancio, a sliced hanger steak with crispy Brussels sprouts and house bistro sauce. 27919 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-879-6764. L,D Tue.-Sat

Isla

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FILIPINO • Dishes at this Filipino restaurant, formerly sheltered at Fort Street Galley, are reflective of the culinary traditions of the founders’ Iloilo City hometown. Annatto is used to punch up the color of Chicken Adobo, the unofficial dish of the Philippines, and juicy mangoes complement sweet and savory dishes. 2496 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights; 586-8837526. L,D Tue.-Sat., BR Sun.

J. Baldwin’s Restaurant

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NEW AMERICAN • The menu showcases chef Jeff Baldwin’s contemporary American food: award-winning stone fired pizza, Boom-Boom Shrimp, burgers, and salads. The desserts include chocolate bumpy cake and spiced carrot cake. 16981 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township; 586-416-3500. L,D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun.

Mr. Paul’s Chophouse

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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.

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GASTROPUB • Quality local ingredients raise Sherwood’s fare to well above “elevated pub grub.” Some notable choices include the hand-stretched pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and spicy Buffalo Mac. 45689 Hayes Road, Shelby Township; 586-532-9669. L,D Tue.-Sat.

Steakhouse 22

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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 Tue.-Sun.

Testa Barra

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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 Tue.-Sat.

Twisted Rooster $$

SPORTS BAR • This “Michigan-centric” chain (Chesterfield Township and Belleville) has takes on classics, with mac & cheese variations, steaks, and chicken with zip sauce. 45225 Marketplace Blvd., Chesterfield; 586-949-1470. L,D daily.

Washtenaw

Bellflower $$

NEW AMERICAN • A restaurant housed in a former exchange of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Bellflower answers Ypsilanti’s call for fine dining with an adventurous flair. Boudin sausage with roasted okra, baked oysters, and ginger ale or Coca-Cola-roasted beets showed up on early menus as chef Dan Klenotic’s way of straddling the line of creole tradition and an imaginative style that is entirely his own. He was recognized as a James Beard semifinalist in 2024. 209 Pearl St., Ypsilanti. D Mon. L, D Tue-Sat. L Sun.

Black Pearl $$

SEAFOOD • This seafood and martini bar is especially popular during patio season. But step inside for a host of craft cocktails, then stay for dinner. A seafood-dominated menu includes a notable Misoyaki Salmon dish. Non-seafood options include the eponymous burger and filet mignon. And make sure to order dessert. 302 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-0400. D daily.

Blue LLama Jazz Club $$ CREATIVE AMERICAN • Come to this swanky jazz club for the music, featuring headliners such as the Grammy-nominated Ravi Coltrane Quartet, but stay for chef Louis Goral’s delicious food — steaks, seafood, and upscale Southern-style fare. 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-372-3200. D Wed.-Sat.

The Blue Nile

$$ ETHIOPIAN • The real treat at this quaint restaurant is injera, a spongy bread used to scoop the meal, eaten with your hands in traditional style. The lentil dishes, often seasoned with an Ethiopian spice mixture called berbere, and the 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 Thu.-Sun.

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. D Wed.-Sun.

The Common Grill

$$ SEAFOOD • Founded by Chef Craig Common, whose skilled work drew the attention of the now shuttered Gourmet magazine and the James Beard House, this mainstay was acquired in 2022 by Peas & Carrots Hospitality. Chefs Zack Sklar and Josh Humphrey kept most of the beloved restaurant’s menu, such as the expertly prepared oysters and seafood dishes, as well as the coconut cream pie. 112 S. Main St., Chelsea; 734-475-0470. L,D Tue.-Sun., BR Sat-Sun.

Dixboro House

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NEW AMERICAN • Much like the restaurant’s ambience, the cuisine at Dixboro House is both refined and relaxed. Chef Garret Lipar’s menu hosts rotating seasonal from-scratch dishes that highlight local ingredients—pizzas, salads, seafood, and steaks served in a rustic barn that once housed The Lord Fox, an iconic restaurant in Ann Arbor’s historic Dixboro neighborhood. 5400 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor; 734-669-3310. L,D daily. BR Sat.-Sun.

Mani Osteria & Bar

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ITALIAN • This popular casual restaurant infuses freshness with lower prices than most osterias in the area. It’s a well-rounded blend of modern, eclectic Italian with classic standbys. The pizzas are hot, fresh and perfectly executed to suit your tastes. 341 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-769-6700. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Miss Kim

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KOREAN • This spinoff from the Zingerman’s mini empire comes courtesy of chef Ji Hye Kim, a James Beard semifinalist. Kim meticulously researches Korean culinary traditions and recipes to create her unique blend of modern Korean food highlighting Michigan vegetables, from housemade kimchi to the tteokbokki (rice cakes). Some of the restaurant’s standouts include a craveable Korean fried chicken and its plant-based counterpart the Korean fried tofu. 415 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, 734-275-0099. L and D Wed.-Mon.

Seva Ann Arbor

also a full bar as well as a juice bar serving creamy smoothies and dense shakes, fresh-squeezed juices, and craft mocktails. Choose from one of the most extensive vegetarian menus in the Detroit area. 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-662-1111. L,D Mon.-Sat.

Shalimar $$

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

Slurping Turtle

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

Venue by 4M

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High-quality coffee; a diverse selection of alcoholic beverages, including cocktails and sustainably sourced wine; and a wide variety of elevated cuisine, such as goat cheese ravioli can be found in this high-end mixed-use food hall. 1919 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor; 734-800-0128; experience4m.com

Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant & Bar

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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; 248-737-8282. 2222 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor; 734-971-5168. L,D Tue.-Sun.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse

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CLASSIC COMFORT • This eatery celebrates food from around the U.S., from the New Mexico black bean and hominy burger to the delicacies of New Orleans. The buttermilk biscuits are out of this world. 2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3663. B,L,D daily.

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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

Rugiero Promise Foundation

Mission // The Rugiero Promise Foundation is committed to improving quality of life in the community and extends help to individuals of all means, bringing hope and the promise of a better future.

KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

In 2011, Anthony Rugiero established the Rugiero Promise Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit volunteer-only organization. “I made a vow that in gratitude for all of God’s blessings, our family would never stop working to help those less fortunate,” Anthony said. Since then, the foundation has grown, making important contributions to many diverse charities.

The University of Michigan’s Diabetes Research Center calls Rugiero Casino Royale, an annual foundation event, a significant resource for funding contributions benefiting diabetes research. The event honors Mr. Rugiero’s father and it is the foundation’s mission to make this event the hallmark in finding a cure for Diabetes.

The foundation is proud to support these organizations Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Gleaner’s Community Food Bank, ILICA, Boys Hope, Girls Hope, The Garden Party, Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museum, The National Kidney Foundation, The Dynami Foundation, and Beaumont/ Oakwood Foundation . Visit rugieropromise.org for more information.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Anthony Rugiero, Chairman Patrick Rugiero

Enrica Rugiero, Vice Chairman Robert Rugiero

Sharon Gioia,Treasurer Nino Ruggirello

Steve George, Esq., Secretary Jerry Ruggirello

Mark Rugiero

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Help the Rugiero Promise Foundation to find a cure for diabetes! Come to our Casino Royale special event -Wednesday, November 6, 2024, hosted by Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan and let us show you “Where the Money Goes” in diabetes research. We truly value each sponsor and their contributions; we want you to see that your dollars are working to cure diabetes. You can also honor a loved one with a memorial or tribute gift that improves the lives of others.

Rugiero Promise Foundation

734-981-9800

www.rugieropromise.org

rpromisefund@yahoo.com

www.antoniosrestaurants.com/events rugieropromise.org

Peter Arvan, M.D., Ph.D

Division Chief, Metabolism Endocrinology & Diabetes

“On behalf of myself, our team and Michigan Medicine, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Anthony Rugiero and he Rugiero family and supporters of Casino Royale for their unwavering commitment to the diabetes program. Together, we will never stop striving to make for a better quality of life for our diabetes patients and those who are a icted throughout the country and world!”

Casino Royale is the signature event for the Rugiero Promise Foundation. We invite you to join us this year for an exclusive sponsor event hosted by Michigan Medicine on November 6th when we devote 2024 to show you “Where the Money Goes!”. We will gather for a reception at Michigan Medicine to present current information on cutting-edge Diabetes research and a timeline showing the progress supporters have funded through Casino Royale. WJR will be on hand to broadcast the event, and the Rugiero Promise Foundation will

be accepting online donations throughout the day supporting Diabetes. Invitation to follow.

Visit http://www.rugieropromise.org for more information on how you can contribute to Diabetes and the ongoing charitable work supporting numerous organizations of the Rugiero Promise Foundation. Then Mark your Calendar for November 1, 2025, when we rejoice and celebrate together Casino Royale’s 15th Anniversary with an exciting, large-scale Casino Royale event.

Business Spotlights

Liberty House Recovery Center

Where excellence and elegance combine

Working professionals afflicted with alcohol and substance use disorders face unique challenges when striving to achieve long-lasting sobriety. Liberty House Recovery Center goes above and beyond to face these challenges while providing a safe, supportive, and confidential atmosphere for healing.

Liberty House Recovery Center, a fully licensed detox and residential treatment facility, is proudly celebrating three years of providing the highest standards of care for those with substance use and co-occurring disorders here in Michigan communities and beyond. The team includes the expertise of doctors, therapists, counselors, nurses, coaches, and case managers who work together to provide 24/7 care tailored to each individual’s specific needs. And this includes the needs of working professionals who want to prioritize their sobriety while still being able to meet their work and business obligations. Flexible electronics policies have allowed many working clients to continue monitoring their businesses while not interfering with or interrupting what’s most important: their treatment and road to long-lasting sobriety.

Liberty House Recovery Center stresses the importance of confidentiality for its clients and offers private and semiprivate rooms. Personal chefs, housekeeping staff, and drivers also are available to every client to lighten any burden and minimize distractions while one focuses on healing. Small group sizes aid in rapport building between peers and staff, as well as allow for increased individualized attention. All clients who stay for the full 30-day program leave with a comprehensive aftercare plan that takes into account the busy lifestyles of many working professionals seeking treatment.

Liberty House Recovery Center was created based on the passion of its founders for the betterment of alcohol and substance use treatment and helping those in need. “Since the beginning, our vision has been to create an environment that provides world-class care here in Michigan so that loved ones seeking treatment no longer need to travel across the country to get the care they deserve,” says Dr. Susan Abed, who created the facility dedicated to ensuring the highest level of care in all aspects of service and treatment.

“The journey of recovery has a different path for every person suffering from the disease, but

the feeling of liberty and peace of freeing oneself from addiction to substances or unhealthy patterns of behavior is one of the greatest personal achievements any individual can attain,” Dr. Abed says.

A fulfilling life without the burdens of alcohol and substance use is possible and begins with Liberty House Recovery Center, where excellence and elegance combine to provide a comprehensive and personalized path to recovery. For more information, call 866-686-0319 or visit libertyhouserecoverycenter.com.

Liberty House Recovery Center

13520 White Lake Road Fenton, MI 48430 866-686-0319 libertyhouserecoverycenter.com

Pewabic House & Garden Show Preview Party

DETROIT’S PEWABIC, one of the oldest continually operating pottery studios in the country, hosted its 34th annual House & Garden Show Preview Party Fundraiser to help raise funds for the nonprofit organization’s mission of “enriching the human spirit through clay” and help “maintain and enhance Michigan’s only National Historic Landmark Pottery.”

The event included a sneak peek of Pewabic’s Summer Collection, which included works by more than 50 ceramics artists, a strolling supper by Two Unique Catering, live music by Detroit vocalist Nicole New, live sculpting demonstrations with Michigan artist Laurie Sharkus, and more. Learn more at pewabic.org

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Drew Davis 7. Jordan Paterra, Alex Gierovski, Anna Van Toal, Larry Berkowski 8. Daniel and Karen Baxter 9. Nina, Cammy, and Amy Mendiola

1. Leslie Rentschler, LaShanda Thomas 2. Laura Wysocki, Julie Lamb 3. Cynthia and Bruce Haffey

Jeanine Kenny, Kitty Farkas, Janet Kelley 5. Krystal Geisler, Jenny Fruehauf, Sam Buchanan

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PHOTOS BY KEVIN BEAN

Judson Center and Child Safe Michigan’s Legends of Tomorrow Gala

1. E. Elizabeth and Corey Curnutte 2. Kenya Martin, Katrena King 3. Wendy Silverman, Peggy Kerr 4. Duane Foster, Lenora Hardy-Foster, John Carter, Scott Trudell 5. Verita and George Winn 6. Mariam Elias, Abby Colston 7. Nina Mallia, Gary Mallia, Chief Information Officer of the Judson Center and Child Safe Michigan 8. Aidan, Quinn, Keenie, and Geoffrey Fieger 9. Jill Jones, Jim Wolfe, Tim Smith 10. Lenora Hardy-Foster, president and CEO of the Judson Center, and Elizabeth Brazilian, founder of Child Safe Michigan 11. Jack Skrzycki, Sante Fratarcangeli

PHOTOS BY ERIN MARIE MILLER

CHILD SAFE MICHIGAN , an affiliate of Judson Center that provides services to southeast Michigan kids impacted by abuse and neglect, held its 2024 Legends of Tomorrow Gala in early June to support the organization and the children who benefit from it. Held at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford and themed to Motown, the event included dinner, live entertainment, a live auction, dancing, and a special program. Learn more at childsafemichigan.org

Grosse Pointe Gathering

THE 2024 GROSSE Pointe Gathering was held at a private lakeside residence in Grosse Pointe Shores in mid-July to benefit Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital’s Spiritual Care Endowment Fund, which “helps to further integrate the medical and spiritual care needs of patients, families, and caregivers and enhance patient outcomes.” The event featured cocktails and a strolling dinner along with live entertainment and outdoor activities, including a putting contest and casino table games. Learn more at beaumont.org

1. Lisa Hartner, Alexis Rogers

2. John Lewis, Barbara Martin

3. Lamont Yoder, Anne Blake, Chris Blake, Charlene Yoder 4. Brett Baer, Brooke Witting, Shannon Pronger, Derk Pronger 5. Lauren Kirchner, Alexis Elley, Libby Follis 6. Edward and Marcia Russell, Gloria Moore 7. Kate Hopper, Rich Bartoszek 8. Sheri Testani, Tim Rohrschneider, Kelli Sadler, Leon Johnson 9. Anthony Soave, Dianna Bennett, Laura Huebner, Charles Huebner

PHOTOS BY ERIN MARIE MILLER

The Way It Was

WHEN WJR RADIO owner G.A. Richards bought the NFL’s Portsmouth Spartans 90 years ago and moved the fledgling franchise from Ohio to the Motor City, the newly named Detroit Lions were led by team captain and signal-calling triple-threat tailback Earl “Dutch” Clark, who quickly became the team’s first gridiron hero.

In the Lions’ inaugural season, Clark, along with fellow stars Ace Gutowsky, Glenn Presnell, and Ernie Caddel, led the Lions, coached by George “Potsy” Clark, to a 10-3 record and a second-place finish in the Western Division. The next year, in front of approximately 12,000 faithful fans braving sleet and rain at the University of Detroit football field on West McNichols, the Lions captured their first NFL championship when they defeated the New York Giants 26-7 in a game that featured Clark’s spectacular 40-yard touchdown run.

The NFL’s leading scorer in ’35 and ’36, Clark was named player coach in 1937, the year he was photographed standing majestically in all his glory atop an equipment trunk next to the Greek “Discus Thrower” statue at the Cranbrook School athletic field in Bloomfield Hills, where the Lions conducted their summer training camps from 1934 to 1941 and from 1957 to 1974.

The “Flying Dutchman” quit the Lions after the 1938 season to become the head coach for the Cleveland Rams. He later served as the head football coach and athletic director at the University of Detroit in 1951-53.

An All-Pro selection for six of his seven NFL seasons, Clark was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 as a charter member and was the first player to have his jersey number (7) retired by the Lions. Clark later pursued a sales career in the Detroit area before moving back to his native Colorado two years prior to passing away at age 71 from cancer in 1978. —Bill Dow

RED TIE BALL

Oct. 4, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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WOMEN ROCK SCIENCE

Oct. 9, 6 to 9 p.m. science.cranbrook.edu

Guests are invited to reconnect with longtime friends and colleagues at the return of the Red Tie Ball this year. This special fundraising event will celebrate over 70 years of exceptional health care in the region while supporting the future of children in the community. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Exceptional Families and the development of Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital’s pediatric emergency center.

TASTE OF AUBURN HILLS

Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. auburnhillschamber.com

Join the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with ABB Robotics and Trion Solutions, for an engaging community event. This gathering offers a chance to savor culinary delights from top local restaurants while networking with business professionals and community leaders. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore ABB Robotics’ Customer Experience Center, where they can observe industrial, collaborative, and autonomous mobile robots in action and learn about the latest advancements in automation.

UNCORK FOR A CURE

Oct. 19, 6 to 10 p.m.

dynamifoundation.org/uncork-for-a-cure

Now in its ninth year, metro Detroit’s premier breast cancer fundraiser and soiree will take place at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will feature award-winning chefs, world-class wines, music, art installations, track rides, live and silent auctions, and more.

Women Rock Science is a women-led fundraising event dedicated to celebrating women in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and sparking curiosity in children. The event’s proceeds will support expanding STEAM programming, provided by Cranbrook Institute of Science educators, to pre-K through 12th grade students in underresourced communities across Michigan, including Detroit, Pontiac, Flint, and Southfield. Attendees can look forward to a lively cocktail hour, interactive activities, valuable networking, access to all museum exhibits, and delightful hors d’oeuvres and STEAMthemed cocktails. The event will celebrate inspiring women in STEAM and this year’s honorees.

SAMARITAS RIPPLES GALA

Oct. 25, 6 to 9 p.m.

samaritas.org

Samaritas, one of Michigan’s largest health and human services agencies, invites you to support programs that aid families and individuals facing health and wellness challenges. Attend the Ripples Gala at MGM Grand Detroit on Oct. 25 to form partnerships for evidence-based social service programs.

For 90 years, Samaritas has partnered with groups like the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

YOU ARE THE LIGHT GALA 2024

Nov. 8, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.

firststep-mi.org

RUGIERO PROMISE FOUNDATION’S CASINO ROYALE

Nov. 6

rugieropromise.org

Join attendees on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for Casino Royale, the signature event of the Rugiero Promise Foundation, hosted by Michigan Medicine. This year’s event will highlight “Where the Money Goes!” in diabetes research. Support helps families facing diabetes and backs the University of Michigan’s groundbreaking efforts to find a cure. For more information, visit rugieropromise.org. Don’t miss the 15th anniversary celebration in November 2025. Together, we can make a difference.

JUDSON CENTER’S CENTENNIAL GALA: A NIGHT TO EMBRACE,

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Nov. 1, 5:30 to 11 p.m.

judsoncenter.org

Join the celebration as Judson Center marks 100 years of transforming lives. This milestone evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, and advocates for a night of elegance and inspiration. Guests will enjoy exquisite dining, live entertainment, and a program that highlights Judson Center’s remarkable impact over the past century, from supporting children and families to providing comprehensive services for individuals with autism, disabilities, and mental health challenges.

The First Step Gala aims to raise funds and awareness for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner and cocktails while listening to live music from the Bluewater Kings Band or participating in a silent auction. The evening will also feature an award ceremony and survivor speakers who will share their stories to inspire and help others.

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