Best of Detroit 2023

Presenting our annual list of the very best metro Detroit has to offer, as voted by ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit readers.
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Featuring nearly 200 categories, Best of Detroit 2023 is your guide to the top places, people, attractions, and more the area has to offer β€” as nominated and voted upon by you, theΜύΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ DetroitΜύreaders. Here’s who came out on top this year.

Arts & EntertainmentΜύ// Community & PersonalitiesΜύ// ΆΩ°ωΎ±²Τ°μ²υΜύ// Health & Beauty //ΜύFoodΜύ// RetailΜύ// Sports // Services

Arts & Entertainment

Art Fair

Winner: Arts, Beats, and Eats, Royal Oak;
ΉσΎ±²Τ²Ή±τΎ±²υ³Ω²υ:Μύ,Μύ,Μύ, andΜύ

Art Gallery

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPaint Creek Center for the Arts Rochester;
Finalists: , , , and

Band

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPower Play Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Casino

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMGM Grand Detroit, Detroit;
Finalists: , and

Club for Dancing

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBoogie Fever Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Club for Live Music

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Magic Bag Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Comedy Club

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak;
Finalists: ,Μύ,Μύ, and

Community Theater Company (tie)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω²υ:ΜύThe Purple Rose Theatre Co., Chelsea; and Stagecrafters, ΜύRoyal Oak;
Finalists: , , andΜύ

Concert Venue

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston;
Finalists: , , , and

Jazz Club

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCliff Bell’sΜύDetroit;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Movie Theater (Art/Indie)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Maple Theater Bloomfield Township;
Finalists: , , , and

Movie Theater (Complex)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύEmagine,Μύmultiple locations;Μύ
Finalists: , , and

Museum (Arts)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit;
Finalists: , andΜύ

Museum (Other)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύHenry Ford Museum of American Innovation Dearborn;
Finalists: , , , and

Music Artist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:Μύ·‘³ΎΎ±²Τ±π³Ύ;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Performing Arts Venue

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύFox Theatre Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Podcast

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Drew and Mike Show;
Finalists: , , , and

Visual Artist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSheefy McFly;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

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Community & Personalities

Author

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMitch Albom;Μύ
Finalists: , , and

Bartender

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMatt Burke, Prime + Proper, Detroit;
Finalists: Jimmy Doom, ; Jacob Feitler, /; Shelly Rogers, ; and MaryAnn Vozza,

Chef

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύJames Rigato, Mabel Gray, Hazel Park;
Finalists: Anthony DiRienzo, ; Doug Hewitt, ; Anthony Lombardo, ; and Jermaine Mills,

Community Activist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύErica Owens,
Finalists: Thomas Barnes, Pam Ferrara, Zara Northover, and Jessica York

Community Organization

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύA Girl Like Me Inc. Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Local Politician

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύGretchen Whitmer;
Finalists: , , , , and

Meteorologist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDave Rexroth, WXYZ;
Finalists: , , , and

Newspaper

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Free Press;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Opinion Columnist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMitch Albom, Detroit Free Press;
Finalists: , , , , and Bankole Thompson

Organization for People with Disabilities

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύFriendship Circle West Bloomfield;
Finalists: , , , and

Philanthropist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDan Gilbert;Μύ
Finalists: Serenity Atkinson, , , and Erica Owens

Radio DJ

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύAnn Delisi, WDET;Μύ
Finalists: , , , , and

Radio Host

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMojo (Shannon Murphy), Channel 955;
Finalists: , , and

Radio News Reporter

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCharlie Langton, WWJ News Radio 950;
Finalists: , , and

Social Media Influencer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω²υ:ΜύDianne Harper Boyer and Jennifer Harper Fleck, The Harper Girls;
Finalists:ΜύCourtney Andersen, ; Pam Ferrara, ; Azia Hawthorne, ; and Lora Kawar and Amal Hadid,

Sportscaster

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBernie Smilovitz, WDIV Local 4;
Finalists: George Blaha, , , , and

Sports Reporter

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBernie Smilovitz, WDIV Local 4;
Finalists: , , , and

Teacher

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύNathan Cohen, Pierce Elementary School, Birmingham
Finalists: John Jeffire, Chippewa Valley High School; James Pecar, Chippewa Valley High School; Brian Peterson, Musson Elementary School; and Chad Zwolinski, Rochester High School

Tour Company (tie)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω²υ:ΜύDetroit Bus Co. Detroit; , and Detroit History Tours Hamtramck;
Finalists: , and

Traffic Reporter

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύKim DeGiulio, WDIV Local 4;
Finalists: ,ΜύDennis Neubacher, , and Tina Sultini

TV News Anchor (tie)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDevin Scillian, WDIV Local 4; , and Rhonda Walker, WDIV Local 4;
Finalists: , , and

TV News Reporter

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCharlie Langton, Fox 2 Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

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Drinks

Bar/Lounge to TakeΜύa Client

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Apparatus Room at Detroit Foundation Hotel Detroit;
Finalists: , , , , and

Bar/Lounge to TakeΜύa Date

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSugar HouseΜύDetroit;
Finalists: ,, , and

Beer Selection (Bar)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύHopCat,ΜύAnn Arbor, Detroit, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and

Brewery/Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύAtwater BreweryΜύDetroit, Grosse Pointe Park;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

°δ°ω²Ή΄Ϊ³ΩΜύ°δ΄Η³¦°μ³Ω²ΉΎ±±τ²υ

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSugar HouseΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Distillery

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύValentine Distilling Co. Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Dive Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Old MiamiΜύDetroit;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , , and Two Way Inn

Happy ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBobcat Bonnie’sΜύmultiple locations;Μύ
Finalists: , , , , and

High-End Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSugar HouseΜύDetroit;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

LGBTQ+ Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:Μύ³§΄Η³σ΄ΗΜύΉσ±π°ω²Τ»ε²Ή±τ±π;
Finalists: , ,Μύ, , and

Michigan Beer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBell’s BreweryΜύKalamazoo;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Michigan Winery

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύChateau Chantal Traverse City;
Finalists: , , and

Neighborhood Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύYe Olde Tap Room Detroit; 313-824-1030
Finalists: , , , , and

Place to Drink Outdoors

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύGriffin Claw Brewing Co. Birmingham;
Finalists: , , , and

Sports Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύArt & Jake’sΜύmultiple locations;Μύ
Finalists: , , , , andΜύ

Wine Bar

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύTallulah Wine Bar & Bistro Birmingham;
Finalists: , , , and

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Health & Beauty

Aesthetician

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύComplexion Med Spa,ΜύWest Bloomfield;

Finalists: , , , and

Barbershop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Barber Co.,Μύmultiple locations;

Finalists:, , and

Blowouts

Winner: Salon 6Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and

Cannabis Dispensary (Medical)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLiv Cannabis,ΜύDetroit, Ferndale, Lake Orion;
Finalists: , , , and

Cosmetic Surgeon

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDr. Charles Boyd, Boyd Beauty,ΜύAnn Arbor, Birmingham, Detroit;
Finalists: Dr. Evan Black, Dr. Nicholas Crawford, Dr. DeLorean Griffin, and Dr. Deanne Kiba

CrossFit Gym

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCrossFit 8 Mile,ΜύLivonia;
Finalists: , , and

Day Spa

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύRivage Day Spa,ΜύBirmingham;

Finalists: , , and

Eyebrow Specialist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBee Waxed Cosmetics,ΜύPontiac;
Finalists: , , , and

Facials

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMargot European Spa Birmingham;
Finalists: , , and

Fitness Classes

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit SweatΜύRoyal Oak; Finalists: , , , and

Fitness Trainer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύStephanie Riley, Rebel Strength and Fitness Warren;
Finalists: John Cook, ; Chad Demchik, ; Jackie Kirchner, ; and Nicole Nahed,

Gym (Old-School)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Body Garage Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Hair Salon

Winner: 6 Salon,ΜύBirmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak;
Finalists: ,, , , and

Health Club

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Athletic Club,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , , and

Hot Shave

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Barber Co.,Μύmultiple locations;

Finalists: , , , ,Μύ, and

Lash Specialist

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύKatherine Drew Salon Livonia;
Finalists:, , , and

Mani-Pedi Salon

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBeach House Day Spa,ΜύBirmingham;Μύ
Finalists: ,, , and

Massage

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύRivage Day Spa,ΜύBirmingham;
Finalists: , , , , and

Pilates Classes

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPilates Detroit,ΜύFerndale; Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Spa Resort

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύGrand TraverseΜύResort and SpaΜύAcme;
Finalists: , and

Threading

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBeauty Hub,ΜύCommerce Township;

Finalists: , , , and

Yoga Studio

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCitizen Yoga Studio,ΜύBloomfield, Detroit, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , and

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Food

Appetizers

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSavannahBlue,ΜύDetroit;Μύ
Finalists:, , , and Waves

Bagel Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύNew York Bagel,ΜύFerndale, Southfield, West Bloomfield;
Finalists: , , , and

Bakery (Bread)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCrispelli’s Bakery,Μύmultiple locations;

Finalists: , , , and

Bakery (Desserts)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύAstoria Pastry Shop,ΜύDetroit, Royal Oak;

Finalists: , , , , and

Barbecue Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSlows Bar BQ,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Bar Food

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύGriffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham, Rochester Hills;
Finalists: , , , and

Burgers (Classic) β€” tie

Winners: Red Coat Tavern, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield; and Mercury Burger & Bar Detroit;
Finalists: , , and

Burgers (Specialty) β€” tie

Winners: Green Dot Stables Detroit; and Vinsetta Garage Berkley;
Finalists: , , and

Cafe

Winner: Commonwealth CafΓ©, Birmingham;
Finalists: , , , , and

Cheap Eats

Winner: Leo’s Coney Island multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Mon Jin Lau Troy;
Finalists: , , , and

Coffee Shop

Winner: Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit, Rochester, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , , and

Coney Island

Winner: Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Cookies

Winner: Detroit Cookie Co., Ann Arbor, Ferndale, St. Clair Shores;
Finalists: , , , and

Dessert (Restaurant)

Winner: Prime + Proper, Detroit;
Finalists: , , and

Diner

Winner: Whistle Stop Diner, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge;
Finalists: , , , and

Donuts

Winner: Donut Cutter, Berkley;
Finalists: , , , and

Farm-to-Table Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMabel Gray,ΜύHazel Park;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Fast-Casual Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Taco Co. Detroit, Shelby Township, Troy;
Finalists: , , , and

Food Truck (tie)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω²υ:ΜύDetroit Taco Co. Detroit, Shelby Township, Troy; and Detroit 75 Kitchen Detroit;
Finalists: , , and

French Fries
°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύHopCat,ΜύAnn Arbor, Detroit, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and

Gluten-Free Menu

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύAnita’s Kitchen Detroit, Ferndale, Lake Orion;
Finalists: , , , and

Greek Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPegasus Taverna,ΜύDetroit, St. Clair Shores;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Ice Cream Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύGuernsey Farms Dairy Northville;
Finalists: , , , and

Indian Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύStar of IndiaΜύFerndale;
Finalists: , ,Μύ, and

Italian Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSheWolf Pastificio & Bar Detroit;
Finalists: , , , , , , , and

Japanese Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύIma,ΜύDetroit, Madison Heights;
Finalists: , , , and

Kid-Friendly Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCrispelli’s Bakery & Pizzeria multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Late-Night Eatery

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLafayette Coney Island,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Latino Restaurant (Other Than Mexican)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύVicente’s Cuban Cuisine, Detroit;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Mediterranean Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύAnita’s Kitchen Detroit, Ferndale, Lake Orion;
Finalists: , , , and

Mexican Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMexican Village Restaurant Shelby Township;
Finalists: , , , and

Middle EasternΜύRestaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLa Marsa Mediterranean Cuisine multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

New Restaurant (Opened 2021-22)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύΉσ°ω±π²β²ΉΜύΆΩ±π³Ω°ω΄ΗΎ±³Ω;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Outdoor Dining

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:Μύ°δ΄Η³Ύ΄Η’s,ΜύFerndale;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Oysters

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύTom’s Oyster Bar,ΜύRoyal Oak;
Finalists: , ,, and

Pet-Friendly Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Shipping Co. Detroit;
Finalists: , ,, and

Pho

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPho Lucky,ΜύDetroit, Novi, Redford;Μύpholucky.net
Finalists: Got Pho, Ima, Little Saigon, and Que Huong Restaurant

Pie

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSister Pie,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Pierogi

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPolish Village Cafe,ΜύHamtramck;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and Val’s Polish Kitchen

Pizza (Detroit-Style)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBuddy’s Pizza,Μύmultiple locations;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Pizza (Thin-Crust)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSupino Pizzeria Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Polish Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPolish Village Cafe,ΜύHamtramck;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Pop-Up Restaurant

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύFrame Bar,ΜύHazel Park;
Finalists: , , Park Ranger, and

Ramen

Winner: Ima, Detroit, Madison Heights;
Finalists: , , , and

Restaurant (Livingston County)

Winner: La Marsa Mediterranean Cuisine multiple locations;
Finalists:, , , and

Restaurant (Macomb County)

Winner: Da Francesco’s Ristorante & Bar Shelby Township;
Finalists: , , , , and

Restaurant (Oakland County)

Winner: Mabel Gray, Hazel Park;
Finalists: , , , , and

Restaurant (Washtenaw County)

Winner: Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Ann Arbor;
Finalists: , , , , and

Restaurant (Wayne County)

Winner: Selden Standard, Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Restaurant for Breakfast (Tie)

Winners: Toast, Birmingham, Ferndale; and The Jagged Fork, multiple locations;
Finalists: , , and

Restaurant for Brunch

Winner: Toast Birmingham, Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Restaurant to Take a Client

Winner: Prime + Proper Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Restaurant with a View

Winner: Joe Muer Seafood (Renaissance Center) Detroit;
Finalists: (Detroit Riverfront), , , and

Romantic Dining

Winner: San Morello, Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Sandwich Shop

Winner: Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Seafood Restaurant

Winner: Joe Muer Seafood, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Shawarma

Winner: Bucharest Grill, Detroit, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and

Soul Food Restaurant

Winner: Detroit Soul Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Special Occasion Restaurant

Winner: The Whitney, Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Steakhouse

Winner: Clawson Steak House Clawson;
Finalists: , , , and

Sushi

Winner: Noble Fish, Clawson;
Finalists: , , , and

Tacos

Winner: Imperial Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Takeout Spot

Winner: Detroit Wing Co., multiple locations;
Finalists:, , , and

Thai Restaurant

Winner: Sy Thai, Troy;
Finalists: , , , and

Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant

Winner: Seva, Ann Arbor, Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Wings

Winner: Detroit Wing Co., multiple locations;
Finalists: , LA Hot Chicken, , and

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Retail

Antique Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύVintage Eastern Market Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Appliance Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύABC Warehouse Multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Auto Dealership (Group)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Suburban Collection,ΜύTroy;
Finalists: , , , and

Auto Dealership (Individual)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύBill Brown Ford Livonia;
Finalists: , , and

Beer Selection (Store)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύHoliday Market multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Bike Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDowntown Ferndale Bike Shop Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Bookstore

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύJohn K. King Used & Rare Books Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Bridal Salon

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Wedding Shoppe,ΜύBerkley;
Finalists: , , , and

Butcher Shop/Deli

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύNino Salvaggio International Marketplace multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , , and

Cake Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύFor the Love of Sugar,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , , and

Candy Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDoc Sweets’ Candy Co. Clawson;
Finalists: , , and

Cannabis Dispensary (Recreational)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLiv Cannabis Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Chocolate/ Chocolatier

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes Clinton Township, Rochester;
Finalists: , , , and

Cider Mill

Winner: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Armada;
Finalists: , , , and

Cigar Shop

Winner: Churchill’s, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe Woods, West Bloomfield;
Finalists: , , , and

Clothing and Accessory Resale

Winner: Regeneration New & Used Clothing Pleasant Ridge;
Finalists: , , , andΜύ

Coffee Brand

Winner: Zingerman’s Coffee Co. Ann Arbor;
Finalists: , , , and

Comic Book Shop

Winner: Vault of Midnight Ann Arbor, Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Farmers Market

Winner: Eastern Market Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Fish Market

Winner: Noble Fish Sushi & Market Clawson;
Finalists: , , , and

Flower Shop

Winner: Viviano Flower Shop, multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Furniture and Home Goods Resale

Winner: Dee Dee’s Fine Vintage, Clawson;
Finalists: , , , and

Furniture Store

Winner: Leon & Lulu Clawson;
Finalists: ., , , and

Gift Shop (tie)

Winners: Catching Fireflies, Ann Arbor, Berkley, Rochester; and Leon & Lulu, Clawson;
Finalists: , , and

Gluten-Free Products

Winner: Plum Market multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Gourmet Foods

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύNino Salvaggio International Marketplace multiple locations;
Finalists: , , and , and

High-End Clothing Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Peacock Room Detroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Home Decor Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLeon & Lulu,ΜύClawson;
Finalists: , , , and

Jewelry Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύTapper’s Jewelry,Μύmultiple locations;
Finalists: , , , andΜύ

Kids’ Clothing Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLil’ Rascals Birmingham;
Finalists: , , , and

Leather Goods

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύShinola Detroit,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Lighting Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMichigan Design Center Troy;
Finalists: , , , and

Lingerie Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύHarp’s Lingerie,ΜύBirmingham;
Finalists: ,Μύ, , and

Men’s Clothing Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύYoungbloods Hazel Park;
Finalists: , , , , and

Nursery/ Greenhouse

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύEnglish Gardens multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Optical Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSee Eyewear,Μύmultiple locations;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Place to Buy an Engagement/Wedding Ring

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύTapper’s Jewelry, multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Place to Buy Art

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Rust Belt Market Ferndale;
Finalists: , , , and

Record Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDearborn Music,ΜύDearborn;
Finalists: , , , and

Shopping Mall

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύSomerset Collection Troy;
Finalists: , , , and

Skin Care Shop

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMargot European Spa Birmingham;
Finalists: , , and

Toy Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύToyology Toys,ΜύRoyal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and

Vintage/ Consignment

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύClothes Lost and Found Vintage, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and Reware Vintage

Wine Store

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύRed Wagon Shoppe,ΜύRochester Hills, Troy;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Women’s Boutique

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύThe Peacock Room,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , , and

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Sports

Detroit Lions Player

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύAidan Hutchinson;Μύ
Finalists: Jared Goff, Malcolm Rodriguez, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jamaal Williams

DetroitΜύPistons Player

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCade Cunningham;Μύ
Finalists: Bojan Bogdanovi, Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, and Isaiah Stewart

Detroit Red Wings Player

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDylan Larkin;Μύ
Finalists: Tyler Bertuzzi, Ville Husso, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider

Detroit Tigers Player

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMiguel Cabrera;
Finalists: Javier BΓ‘ez, Riley Greene, Eric Haase, and Casey Mize

Michigan College Football Team

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύUniversity of Michigan Wolverines;
Finalists: , , , , , and

Private Golf Course

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύOakland Hills Country Club Bloomfield Hills;
Finalists: , , , and

Professional Sports Team

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit Lions;
Finalists: , , , and

Public Golf Course

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύFox Hills Golf & Banquet Center Plymouth;
Finalists: , , , and

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Services

After-School Program

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDetroit School of Rock and Pop Music, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , and

Auto Detailing/ Car Wash

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύJax Kar Wash,Μύmultiple locations;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Auto Repair

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLaFontaine Collision Centers multiple locations;
Finalists: , , , and

Cannabis Delivery

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ»ε±π°ω:ΜύLiv Cannabis,ΜύDetroit, Ferndale, Lake Orion;
Finalists: , , , and

Caterer

Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Township, Shelby Township;
Finalists: , , , and

Financial Planner

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύDewey Steffen, Great Lakes Wealth, Farmington Hills;
Finalists: ; Jeffrey Fratarcangeli, ; ; and Matthew Vermillion,

Hotel

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύShinola Hotel,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Interior Designer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMeganrose Interiors,ΜύNorthville;
Finalists:,Μύ, , and

Kitchen Design Service

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύKSI Kitchen & Bath, multiple locations;
Finalists: ,, , and

Michigan Resort (tie)

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω²υ:ΜύBoyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls; and Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Acme;
Finalists: , , and

Pet Groomer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύScrubbers Dog Wash,ΜύRochester Hills, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield;
Finalists: , , , and

Photographer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύMelissa Douglas Co.,ΜύRochester Hills;Μύ
Finalists: , , , and

Realtor

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύKathy Broock, Max Broock Realtors, Birmingham;
Finalists: Victoria Camaj, ;
; Lauren Fortinberry, ; ; Nicole McAvoy, ; and Tushar Vakhariya,

Special Occasion Venue

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύShinola Hotel,ΜύDetroit;
Finalists: , , , and

Summer Day Camp

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύCranbrook Schools,ΜύBloomfield Hills;
Finalists: , , , and

Travel Agency

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLux Travel Girl,ΜύBirmingham;
Finalists: ; ; ; Jill Jones, ; and

Venue for a Kids Party

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύC.J. Barrymore’s Clinton Township;
Finalists: , , and

Wedding Cakes

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύLove & Buttercream,ΜύBirmingham;
Finalists: , , , and

Wedding Photographer

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύHannah Marie Photography Farmington Hills;
Finalists: , , , and

Wedding

Winner: Hazel & Gray,Μύ
Finalists: , , , , , and

Wedding Venue

°ΒΎ±²Τ²Τ±π°ω:ΜύPlanterra Conservatory, West Bloomfield;
Finalists: , , , , and

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This story is part of the June 2023 issue of ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit. Read more in our Digital Edition.

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