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Featuring more than 200 categories, Best of Detroit 2024 is your guide to the top places, people, attractions, and more the area has to offer — as nominated and voted upon by you, the �鶹���� Detroit��readers. Here’s who came out on top this year.

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This year’s Best of Detroit was shot on location at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge in Royal Oak

Food

African Food

The Blue Nile, Ferndale;
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All-night Eatery

Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit;
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Appetizers

Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, Detroit;
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Bagel Shops

New York Bagel, Ferndale, Southfield, West Bloomfield;
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Bakery (bread)

Crispelli’s Bakery, Royal Oak;
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Bakery (desserts)

Astoria Patry Shop, Detroit, Royal Oak;
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Bar Food

Green Dot Stables, Detroit, Lansing;
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Barbecue Restaurant

Slows Bar BQ, Detroit;
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Burgers (Classic)

Redcoat Tavern, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield Township;
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Burgers (Specialty)

Vinsetta Garage, Berkley;
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Zingerman’s Coffee Company, Ann Arbor;
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Cheap Eats

Green Dot Stables, Detroit, Lansing;
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Chinese Restaurant

Mon Jin Lau, Troy;
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Coffee Shop

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, Detroit, Rochester, Royal Oak;
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Coney Island

Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit;
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Cookies

Detroit Cookie Company, Ferndale, St. Clair Shores;

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Dessert (At a Restaurant)

The Whitney, Detroit;
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Diner

Whistle Stop Diners, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge;

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Donuts

Donut Cutter, Berkley;
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Farm-to-Table Restaurant

Mabel Gray, Hazel Park;
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Fast-Casual Restaurant

Anita’s Kitchen, Detroit, Ferndale, Lake Orion;

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Food Truck

Detroit 75 Kitchen, Detroit, Troy;
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French Fries

HopCat, Multiple locations;
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Gluten-free Menu

Anita’s Kitchen, Multiple locations;
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Greek Restaurant

Pegasus Taverna, Detroit, St. Clair Shores;
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Ice Cream Shop

Ray’s Ice Cream, Royal Oak;
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Indian Restaurant

Star of India, Ferndale;
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Italian Restaurant

SheWolf Pastifcio & Bar, Detroit;
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Japanese Restaurant

Noble Fish, Clawson, Troy;
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Kid-friendly Restraurant

Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Detroit;
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Latino Restaurant (Other than Mexican)

Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine, Detroit;
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Mediterranean Restaurant

La Saj Lebanese Bistro, Sterling Heights, Troy;
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Mexican Restaurant

Mexican Village Restaurant, Detroit, Utica;
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Middle Eastern Restaurant

Anita’s Kitchen, Multiple locations;
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New Restaurant

Mad Nice, Detroit;
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Outdoor Dining

Bobcat Bonnie’s, Multiple locations;
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Oysters

Tom’s Oyster Bar, Royal Oak;
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Pet-friendly Restaurant

Bobcat Bonnie’s, Multiple locations;
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Pho

Ima, Detroit, Madison Heights;
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Pie

Achatz Handmade Pie Co., Multiple locations;
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Pierogi

Polish Village Cafe, Hamtramck;
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Pizza (Detroit-style)

Buddy’s Pizza, Multiple locations;
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Pizza (Round)

Green lantern Pizza, Multiple locations;
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Polish Restaurant

Polish Village Cafe, Hamtramck;
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Pop-up Restaurant

Frame, Hazel Park;
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Ramen

Ima, Detroit, Madison Heights;
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Restaurant (Livingston County)

Brighton Bar & Grill, Brighton;
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Restaurant (Macomb County)

Mr. Paul’s Chophouse, Roseville;
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Restaurant (Oakland County)

Mabel Gray, Hazel Park;
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Restaurant (Washtenaw County)

Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor;
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Restaurant (Wayne County)

SheWolf Pastificio & Bar, Detroit;
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Restaurant for Breakfast

Toast, Birmingham, Ferndale;
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Restaurant for Brunch

Rochester Brunch House, Rochester;
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Restaurant to Take a Client

Prime + Proper, Detroit;
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Restaurant with a View

Joe Muer Seafood, Detroit (also a location in Bloomfield Hills);
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Romantic Dining

The Whitney, Detroit;
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Sandwich Shop

Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Ann Arbor;
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Seafood Restaurant

Joe Muer Seafood, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit;
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Shawarma

Bucharest Grill, Multiple locations;
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Soul Food Restaurant

Detroit Vegan Soul, Detroit;
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Special-occasion Restaurant

The Whitney, Detroit;
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Steakhouse

Clawson Steak House, Clawson;
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Sushi

Noble Fish, Clawson;
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Sustainable Restaurant

Mabel Gray, Hazel Park;
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Tacos

Imperial, Ferndale;
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Takeout Spot

Noble Fish, Clawson;
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Thai Restaurant

Sy Thai, Multiple locations;
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Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant

Seva, Ann Arbor, Detroit;
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Wings

Detroit Wing Company, Multiple locations;
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Drinks

Bar/Lounge to Take a Client

Grey Ghost Detroit, Detroit;
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Bar/Lounge to Take a Date

The Sugar House, Detroit;
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Beer Selection (Bar)

HopCat, Multiple Locations;
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Brewery/Bar

Atwater Brewery, Detroit, Grosse Pointe Park;
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Cidery

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada;
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Craft Cocktails

The Sugar House, Detroit;
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Distillery

Valentine Distilling Co., Ferndale;
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Dive Bar

The Old Miami, Detroit;
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Happy �鶹����

Jim Brady’s, Royal Oak;
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High-end Bar

The Sugar House, Detroit;
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LGBTQ Bar

Pronto!, Royal Oak;
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Michigan Beer

Bell’s Brewery, Comstock, Kalamazoo;
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Michigan Winery

Chateau Grand Traverse, Traverse City;
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Neighborhood Bar

Mt. Chalet, Royal Oak;
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Place to Drink Outdoors

Ferndale Project, Ferndale;
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Sports Bar

Art & Jakes, Multiple locations;
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Wine Bar

MotorCity Wine, Detroit;
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Health & Beauty

Aesthetician Services

The Aesthetic Method, Ferndale;
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Barber Shop

Berkley Chop Shop, Berkley;
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Blowouts

6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak;
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Cannabis Dispensary (Medical)

Lead and Bud, Hazel Park;
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Cannabis Dispensary (Recreational)

Dispo,
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Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Anthony Youn, Troy;
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Crossfit Gym

CrossFit High Caliber Strength & Fitness, Troy;
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Day Spa

Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham;
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Eyebrow Specialist

6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak;
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Facials

Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham;
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Fitness Classes

Detroit Sweat, Royal Oak;
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Fitness Trainer

Stephanie Riley (Rebel Strength & Fitness), Warren;
Finalists: Chelsea Baugher, ; Chad Demchik, ; Taiwan Jones, ; Tiffany Machalak, ; Angela T. Moore,

Gym (Old-school)

Rebel Strength & Fitness, Warren;
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Hair Salon

6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak;
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Health Club

Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit;
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Hot Shave

The Royal Beard Barber Co., Utica;
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Lash Specialist

Opal Beauty Bar, Troy;
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Mani-Pedi Salon

Beach House Day Spa, Birmingham;
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Massage

Margot European Spa, Birmingham;
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Pilates Classes

Pilates Detroit, Ferndale;
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Spa Resort

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme;
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Threading

Beauty Hub, Commerce Township;
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Yoga Studio

Citizen Yoga, Bloomfield Township, Detroit, Royal Oak;
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Arts & Entertainment

Art Fair

Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor;
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Art Gallery

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham;
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Band

Category 5,
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Casino

MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit;
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Club for Dancing

Boogie Fever, Ferndale;
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Club for Live Music

Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit;
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Comedy Club

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak;
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Community Theater Company

The Purple Rose Theatre Company, Chelsea;
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Concert Venue

Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston;
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Jazz Club

Cliff Bell’s, Detroit;
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Movie Theater (Art/Indie)

Redford Theatre, Detroit;
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Movie Theater (Complex)

Emagine Entertainment, Multiple locations;
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Museum (Arts)

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit;
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Museum (Other)

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn;
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Music Artist

Eminem,
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Performing Arts Venue

Fox Theatre, Detroit;
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Podcast

The Drew Lane Show,
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Visual Artist

Detroit Bird (Brittney Robinson),
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Retail

Antique Shop

Detroit Urban Artifacts, Detroit;
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Appliance Shop

ABC Warehouse, Multiple locations;
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Auto Dealership (Group)

LaFontaine, Multiple locations;
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Auto Dealership (Individual)

Bill Brown Ford, Livonia;
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Beer Selection (Store)

Total Wine & More, Multiple locations;
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Bike Shop

Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop, Ferndale;
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Bookstore

John K. King, Detroit;
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Bridal Salon

The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley;
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Butcher Shop/Deli

Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Township, Shelby Township;
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Cake Shop

Holiday Market, Royal Oak;
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Candy Store

Bon Bon Bon, Multiple locations;
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Chocolate/Chocolatier

Sanders, Clinton Township, Rochester;
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Cider Mill

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada;
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Cigar Shop

Churchill’s, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, West Bloomfield;
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Clothing and Accessory Resale

Plato’s Closet, Multiple locations;
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Coffee Brand

Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit;
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Comic Book Shop

Vault of Midnight, Ann Arbor, Detroit;
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Farmers Market

Eastern Market, Detroit;
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Fish Market

Noble Fish, Clawson;
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Flower Shop

Viviano Flower Shop, Multiple locations;
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Furniture and Home Goods Resale

Retro Rescuers, Ferndale;
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Furniture Store

Leon & Lulu, Clawson;
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Gift Shop

Leon & Lulu, Clawson;
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Gluten-free Products

Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Township, Shelby Township;
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Gourmet Foods

Nini Salvaggio International Marketplace, Multiple locations;
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High-end Clothing Store

The Peacock Room, Detroit;
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Home Décor Shop

Leon & Lulu, Clawson;
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Jewelry Store

Tapper’s Jewelry, Novi, Troy, West Bloomfield;
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Kids’ Clothing Store

The Funky Frog Children’s Boutique, Rochester;
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Leather Goods

Shinola Detroit, Multiple locations;
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Lighting Shop

City Lights Detroit, Troy;
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Lingerie Store

Harp’s Lingerie, Birmingham;
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Men’s Clothing Store

Carhartt, Multiple locations,
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Nursery/Greenhouse

English Gardens, Multiple locations;
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Optical Shop

House of Optical, Clawson;
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Place to Buy an Engagement/Wedding Ring

Tapper’s Jewelry, Multiple locations;
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Place to Buy Art

DuMouchelles, Detroit;
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Record Store

Dearborn Music, Dearborn, Farmington;
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Shopping Mall

Somerset Collection, Troy;
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Skin Care Shop

Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham;
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Sustainable Store

Woodward Throwbacks, Detroit, Hamtramck;
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Toy Store

Toyology Toys, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield;
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Vintage/Consignment Clothes

Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge;
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Wine Store

Total Wine & More, Multple locations;
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Women’s Boutique

The Peacock Room, Detroit;
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Services

After-school Program (Nonschool)

The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music, Royal Oak;
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Auto Detailing/Car Wash

Jax Kar Wash, Multiple locations;
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Auto Repair

Troy Auto Care, Troy;
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Cannabis Delivery

Dispo Dash (through Dispo), Multiple locations;
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Caterer

Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Township, Shelby Township;
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Financial Planner

Raymond James, Multiple locations;
Finalists: ;; ; ; , Great Lakes Wealth;

Hotel

Shinola Hotel, Detroit;
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Interior Designer

Michelle Mio, Bloomfield Hills;
Finalists: Chris Jacob of , ,

Kitchen Design Service

KSI Kitchen & Bath, Multiple locations;
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Michigan Resort

Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island;
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Pet Groomer

Paws Grooming Studio & Spa, Canton;
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Photographer

Abby Bartes, Abby B. Photography,
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Realtor

Theresa Marrocco, Birmingham;
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Special-occasion Venue

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, Detroit;
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Summer Day Camp

MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, Novi;
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Travel Agent/Agency

Cadillac Travel Group, Royal Oak;
Finalists: , , , Jill Jones of Cadillac Travel Group, ,, , Lisa Ringler

Venue for a Kids’ Party

Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, Royal Oak;
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Wedding Cakes

Christine’s Cakes & Pastries, Shelby Township;
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Wedding Photographer

Abby Bartes, Abby B. Photography,
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Wedding Planner

Emerald City Designs, Farmington Hills;
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Wedding Venue

Planterra Conservatory, West Bloomfield Township;
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Sports

Michigan College Football Team

University of Michigan Wolverines, Ann Arbor;
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Private Golf Course

Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Hills;
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Professional Sports Team

Detroit Lions, Detroit;
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Professional Sports Team Athlete

Jared Goff
Finalists: Miguel Cabrera, Cade Cunningham, Aidan Hutchinson, Dylan Larkin, Amon-Ra St. Brown

Professional Sports Team Coach or Manager

Dan Campbell
Finalists: A.J. Hinch, Derek Lalonde, Monty Williams

Professional Sports Team Venue

Ford Field, Detroit;
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Public Golf Course

Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston;
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Community

Author

Mitch Albom,
Finalists: , , / James Kenneth Graham, , Nancy Oeswein

Bartender

Carrie Tatro (Andiamo Bloomfield),
Finalists: Andre Sykes (), Jason Allen (), Kevin Peterson (), Lynn Gruenwalf (Prime29 Steakhouse), Matt Burke (Prime + Proper), Steve Larimer ()

Chef

James Rigato (Mabel Grey),
Finalists: Jared Gadbaw (), Jordan Smith (), Myles McVay (), Nick Janutol (//), Sam Trick (Prime + Proper), Sarah Welch ()

Community Organization

Michigan State University Extension,
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Meteorologist

Dave Rexroth,
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Newspaper

Detroit Free Press,
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Opinion Columnist

Mitch Albom,
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Organization for People with Disabilities

Autism Alliance of Michigan, Southfield;
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Philanthropist

Dan Gilbert,
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Radio DJ

Jay Towers,
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Radio Host

Dave and Chuck “The Freak,”
Finalists: , , Jim Johnson, ,

Radio News Reporter

Charlie Langton,
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Social Media Influencer

Courtney Andersen (Sober Vibes),
Finalists: B. Hoff Detroit, ; Keyon Clinton, ; Pam Ferrara, ; Angela T. Moore,

Sportscaster

Bernie Smilovitz,
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Teacher

Christina Jotanovic, 2nd grade, , Birmingham
Finalists: Amanda Clarkson, , Novi; Danielle Cover, ; Amanda Michewicz,

Tour Company

Detroit Bus Co.,
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Traffic Reporter

Kellie Rowe,
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TV News Anchor

Devin Scillian,
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TV News Reporter

Charlie Langton,
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This story originally appeared in the June 2024 issue of �鶹���� Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of �鶹���� Detroit at a local retail outlet. Our digital edition will be available on June 6.