MEDIA
Traffic reporter:
Jackie Paige, Fox 2.
Local radio station:
Channel 95.5, .
Local radio news:
WWJ 950-AM, .
Local news Web site:
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Locally generated Web site:
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Local TV anchor:
Carmen Harlan, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local TV newscast:
Channel 4 WDIV,
.
Local TV personality destined for prime time (tie):
Rhonda Walker, Channel 4 WDIV.
Karen Drew, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local talk-radio host (three-way tie):
Drew & Mike, 101.1 WRIF-FM.
Jim Harper, Magic 105.1-FM.
Paul W. Smith, 760 WJR-AM.
Local sportscaster:
Bernie Smilovitz, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local newspaper:
Detroit Free Press, .
Local weather forecast:
Chuck Gaidica, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local radio DJ:
Mojo, Channel 95.5.
Radio voice (tie):
Paul W. Smith, WJR 760-AM.
Jim Harper, Magic 105.1-FM.
Local radio station with the best playlist:
93.1 DOUG-FM, .
Local newspaper columnist:
Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press.
MUSIC
Jazz club:
Bakerβs Keyboard Lounge, Detroit; 313-345-6300, .
Place to hear bands:
The Magic Bag, Ferndale; 248-544-3030, .
Used vinyl/CD store:
Record Time, Roseville; 586- 775-1550, .
Concert venue:
DTE Music Theatre; Clarkston, .
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ETC.
Ice cream parlor:
Cold Stone Creamery, various locations, .
Antiques store: (opposite)
Odd Fellows Antiques, Berkley; 248-399-6098.
Window display:
Anthropologie, various locations, .
Freebie (TIE):
Metro Times, .
Belle Isle, .
Michigan vacation spot (tie):
Mackinac Island, .
Traverse City, .
Independent hardware store:
Frentz & Sons, Royal Oak; 248-544-8111, .
New book selection (independent):
The Book Beat, Oak Park; 248-968-1190, .
Independent coffeehouse (three-way TIE):
Bean & Leaf, Royal Oak; 248-586-9602.
Cannella Patisserie & CrΓͺperie, Birmingham; 248-203-9704, .
Java House CafΓ©, South Lyon; 248-Μύ 446-6080, .
Place to buy electronics:
Best Buy, various locations, .
ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ selection (tie):
Borders, various locations, .
Barnes & Noble, various locations, .
Downtown District Shopping:
Birmingham,
Place to find a bargain:
T.J. Maxx, various locations, .
Gift shop:
Independent: Catching Fireflies, Berkley; 248-336-2030, and Rochester; 248-650-3318, .
Chain: Hallmark, various locations, .
Optical Shop:
See, Birmingham; 248-723-1900.
New shopping:
The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Township, .
Company to work for:
Workplace atmosphere:
City to work in:
Birmingham, .
Company with the best perks:
Nursery/greenhouse (three-way tie):
Bordine Nursery, various locations, .
English Gardens, various locations, .
Tellyβs Greenhouse, Troy, 248-689-8735, .
Place to buy a greeting card:
Independent: Write Impressions, Royal Oak; 248-541-8921, .
Chain: Hallmark, various locations,.
Used bookstore:
John K. King Used & Rare Books, Detroit; 313-961-0622, .
Toy store:
Independent: Adventures in Toys, Birmingham; 248-646-5550. Chain: Toys R Us, various locations, .
High-rise living:
Royal Oak
Coveted job:
Mayor of Detroit.
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SERVICES
Dressmaker:
Katerina Bocci; design studio
in Shelby Township; 586-
247-3622,
Gift-wrap services:
Independent: Lisaβs Gift
Wrappers, Royal Oak; 248-547-9094,
wrappers.com.
Chain: Macyβs, various locations,
.
Shoe repair:
Frankβs Shoe Service, Birmingham, 248-647-3530.
Divorce Lawyer:
Jessica Woll, Woll & Woll, P.C., Southfield; 248-354-6070, .
Veterinarian (tie):
Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital, Gibraltar; 734-675-5020, .
DePorre Veterinary Hospital, Bloomfield Hills; 248-646-1669, .
Car repair:
Collex Collision, various locations, .
Tailoring/alterations:
The Birmingham Tailor, Birmingham; 248-433-3703.
Limo service:
Metro Car; 734-946-5700, .
Florist:
Blossoms, Birmingham; 248-644-4411, .
Gift registry:
Macyβs, various locations, .
Massage:
Spa Julianna, Plymouth; 734- 455-4445, .
Caterer:
Forte Belanger, Troy; 248-288-3300, .
Personalized service (three-way tie):
Neiman Marcus, Troy; 248-643- 3300, .
Toddβs Room, Birmingham; 248-594-0003, .
Nordstrom, various locations, .
Dry cleaner:
Somerset Cleaners, Troy; 248- 643-0807, .
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COCKTAILS
Wine list:
Vinotecca, Royal Oak; 248-544-6256, .
Beer selection:
The Berkley Front, Berkley; 248-547-3331.
Margarita:
Xochimilco, Detroit; 313-843-0179.
Martini:
Goodnite Gracie Jazz & Martini Bar, various locations, .
Creative cocktails:
Goodnite Gracie Jazz & Martini Bar, various locations, .
Michigan winery:
Leelanau Cellars, Omena; 231-386-5201, .
Microbrewery (tie):
Woodward Avenue Brewery, Ferndale; 248- 546-3696.
Royal Oak Brewery, Royal Oak; 248-544-1141, .
Happy hour:
Kona Grill, Troy; 248-619-9060, .
Smoke-free restaurant/bar:
Crave Lounge, Dearborn; 313-277-7283, .
Wine bar:
Vinotecca, Royal Oak; 248-544-6256, .
Place for nightcaps after a show:
The Whitney, Detroit; 313-832-5700, .
DINING
Restaurant for general excellence:
The Lark, West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-4466, .
Restaurant ambience:
Iridescence, Detroit; 313-237-6732, .
Greek:
Pegasus Taverna, Detroit; 313-964-6800, .
View from a restaurant:
Coach Insignia, Detroit; 313-567-2622, .
Dessert:
The Whitney, Detroit; 313-832-5700, .
Sunday brunch:
Beverly Hills Grill, Beverly Hills; 248-642-2355.
Pancakes:
The Original Pancake House, various locations, .
Window seat:
Coach Insignia, Detroit; 313-567-2622, .
Thai:
Sy Thai, Birmingham; 248-258-9830.
Attentive service:
The Lark, West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-4466, .
Chinese:
Independent: Mon Jin Lau Nu Asian Cuisine, Troy; 248-689-2332, .
Chain: P.F. Changβs China Bistro, various locations, .
Appetizers:
Small Plates, Detroit; 313-963-0497, and Royal Oak; 248-543-3300, .
Place for late-night dining:
Comoβs Restaurant & Pizzeria, Ferndale; 248-548-5005.
Breakfast:
The Original Pancake House, various locations; .
Pizza (deep dish):
Buddyβs Pizza, various locations, .
Middle Eastern:
Phoenicia, Birmingham; 248-644-3122.
Indian:
Priya Indian Cuisine, Troy; 248-269-0100; .
Barbecue ribs:
Slows Bar BQ, Detroit; 313-962-9828, .
Sushi:
Noble Fish, Clawson; 248-585-2314.
Korean:
Shilla, Clawson; 248-655-0120.
Romantic restaurant:
The Lark, West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-4466, .
Italian:
Independent: Bacco Ristorante, Southfield; 248-356-6600, .
Multiple locations: Andiamo, various locations, .
Place to have dinner before a show:
Small Plates, Detroit; 313-963-0497, and Royal Oak; 248-543-3300, .
Japanese:
Independent: Musashi Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar, Southfield; 248-358-1911, .
Chain: Benihana, various locations, .
Deli:
Steveβs Deli, Bloomfield Township; 248-932-0800; .
Soup:
Zoup!, various locations, .
Seafood:
Mitchellβs Fish Market, various locations, .
Pizza (classic round):
Jetβs Pizza, area locations, .
Casino restaurant:
SaltWater (inside the MGM Grand Detroit), Detroit; 877-888-2121, .
24-hour restaurant:
National Coney Island, various locations, .
Coney Island:
Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit; 313-964-8198.
Steakhouse (TIE):
The Capital Grille, Troy; 248-649-5300; .
Ruthβs Chris Steak House, Troy; 248-269-8424, .
French:
The Lark, West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-4466, .
Mexican:
Xochimilco, Detroit; 313-843-0179.
Burger:
Red Coat Tavern, Royal Oak; 248-549-0300.
Carryout:
Independent: Steveβs Deli, Bloomfield Hills; 248-932-0800, .
Chain: P.F. Changβs China Bistro, various locations, .
Stop for lunch while shopping (tie):
P.F. Changβs, various locations, .
Olgaβs Kitchen; various locations, .
Place for a business lunch:
The Capital Grille, Troy; 248-649-5300, .
Soul food:
Beans & Cornbread, Southfield; 248-208-1680, .
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SPARKLE
Estate jewelry:
Legacy, Birmingham; 248-723-9975, legacy-
.
Jeweler:
Tapperβs Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, West Bloomfield Township; 248-932-7700, and Novi; 248-465-2800, .
Place to by a wedding ring:
Independent: Tapperβs Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, West Bloomfield Township; 248-932-7700, and Novi; 248-465-2800, .
Chain: Tiffany & Co., Troy; 248-637-2800, .
METROPOLIS
Neon sign:
MotorCity Casino, Detroit, .
Historically significant building:
Guardian Building, Detroit; .
Scenic drive:
Lake Shore Drive, the Grosse Pointes.
Annual sporting event:
Tigers Opening Day.
Contemporary building (tie):
Renaissance Center; Detroit, .
Compuware; Detroit, .
SOCIAL LIFE
Place to learn to dance:
Sky Bar, Royal Oak; 248-543-1964.
Charity event:
NAIAS Charity Preview; Cobo Hall, .
Jukebox:
Gusoline Alley, Royal Oak; 248-545-2235.
Dance club:
Boogie Fever CafΓ©, Ferndale; 248-541-1600, .
New bar (tie):
Chen Chow Brasserie, Birmingham; 248-594-2469, .
V, MGM Grand Detroit; 313-465-1661, .
Neighborhood bar:
Dick OβDowβs, Birmingham; 248-652-1135.
Mt. Chalet, Royal Oak; 248-549-2929.
Bar for business deals:
The Capital Grille, Troy; 248- 649-5300, .
Male gay bar:
Pronto!, Royal Oak; 248-544-7900.
Lesbian bar:
Comoβs Restaurant and Pizzeria, Ferndale; 248-548-5005.
Karaoke:
Royal Kubo, Clawson; 248-588-2300.
Pickup bar:
220 Merrill, Birmingham; 248-645-2150.
Place to people-watch:
Somerset Collection, Troy.
Place to see a first-run movie:
The Palladium 12, Birmingham; 248-644-FILM, .
Casino:
MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit; 800-646-3387, .
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CULTURE
Museum:
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit; 313-833-7900, .
Art Gallery:
C-Pop, Detroit, .
Place to see an art film:
Main Art Theatre, Royal Oak; 248-263-2111, .
PHYS ED
Athletic wear:
Dickβs Sporting Goods, various locations, .
Place to buy sports equipment:
Dickβs Sporting Goods, various locations, .
Gym:
Lifetime Fitness, various locations, .
Pool hall:
Snookers Pool & Pub, various locations, .
Yoga studio:
Yoga Shelter, various locations, .
Outdoor tennis court:
The Sports Club of West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield Township; 248-626-9880, .
Rink for pickup hockey:
Troy Sports Center, Troy; 248-689-6600, .
Court for pickup basketball:
Joe Dumarsβ Fieldhouse,Μύvarious locations, .
Public golf course (tie):
Rackham (above), Huntington Woods; 248-543-4040, .
Shepherdβs Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston; 248-922-0300, .
Indoor driving range:
Carlβs Golfland, various locations; .
Outdoor driving range:
Carlβs Golfland, various locations, .
Indoor Tennis Court (tie):
Franklin Athletic Club, Southfield; 248-352-8000, .
Beverly Hills Club, Beverly Hills; 248-642-8500, .
Bowling alley (tie):
The Garden Bowl (opposite), Detroit; 313- 833-9850, .
Lucky Strike Lanes, Novi; 248- 374-3420, .
Baseball diamond (amateur):
Liberty Park, Sterling Heights; 586-978-9070, .
FASHION
Womenβs clothing:
Independent: Tender, Birmingham; 248-258-0212, .
Chain: Nordstrom, various locations; .
Womenβs evening wear (tie):
Saks Fifth Avenue, Troy; 248-643-9000, .
Nicole Miller, Birmingham; 248-433-0393, .
One-of-a-kind dresses (tie):
Linda Dresner, Birmingham; 248-642-4999, .
Tender, Birmingham; 248-258-0212, .
Vintage clothing (three-way tie):
Paris, Royal Oak; 248-542-9594.
Bellocchio, Royal Oak; 248-541-8025, .
Lost and Found Vintage, Royal Oak; 248-548-6154.
Accessories:
Oliverβs Trendz, various locations, .
Menβs clothing:
Nordstrom, area locations, .
Place to be fitted for a suit:
Independent: Carl Sterr, Birmingham; 248-645-6675.
Chain: Nordstrom, various locations, .
Cutting-edge fashion:
Tender, Birmingham; 248-258-0212, .
Lingerie:
Harpβs, Birmingham; 248-642-2555.
Place to buy jeans:
Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; 248-645-5151, .
Place to buy a bridal gown:
Roma Sposa, Birmingham; 248-723-4300,
Childrenβs clothing:
Independent: Sprout, Royal Oak; 248-399-5560, .
Chain: GapKids, area locations; .
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LOCAL PRIDE
Locally produced food brand (tie):
Better Made Snack Foods, Detroit, .
Garden Fresh Gourmet,
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Place to shop for local crafts:
Pewabic Pottery, Detroit; 313-822-0954, .
Best automaker:
General Motors.
Best car model (tie):
Ford Mustang.
Chevrolet Corvette.
Best automaker division:
Cadillac.
Detroit souvenir:
Made in Detroit (apparel), .
PEOPLE
Bartender (tie):
Carl (The Lark, West Bloomfield; 248-661-4466, .)
Kimmy (Dick OβDowβs, Birmingham; 248-642-1135.)
Local band (tie):
Killer Flamingos, .
Kid Rock, .
Future Michigan governor:
Dennis Archer Sr.
Local political dinner companion:
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Colorful character:
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Sports star:
Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons.
DJ:
DJ Powdrblu, .
Stacey Pullen, .
Best-dressed woman:
Rhonda Walker, Channel 4 WDIV.
Best-dressed man:
Carl Sterr (Carl Sterr Menβs Wear, Birmingham.)
Maitre dβ:
Jim Lark (The Lark, West Bloomfield; 248-661-4466, .)
Future Detroit mayor:
Roger Penske
Former Detroiter:
Madonna.
Publicity hound:
Geoffrey Fieger.
Chef:
John Somerville (The Lark, West Bloomfield; 248-661-4466, .)
Local celebrity dinner companion:
Kid Rock.
Personal trainer:
Jennifer Gray; 248-761-2321, .
Sommelier:
Madeline Triffon, Coach Insignia and others, .
BEAUTY
Cosmetic counter:
Toddβs Room, Birmingham; 248-594- 0003, .
Place for a makeover:
Toddβs Room, Birmingham; 248-594- 0003, .
Hair salon:
Figo Salon, Birmingham; 248-723-7990, .
Blowout:
Figo Salon, Birmingham; 248-723-7990, .
Spa:
Margotβs European Day Spa, Birmingham; 248-642-3770, .
Makeup artist:
Todd Skog, Toddβs Room, Birmingham; 248-594-0003, .
Manicure (tie):
Diva Nails, Bloomfield Hills; 248-593-8181.
Luigi Bruini, Birmingham; 248-723-1500.
Pedicure:
Nordstrom, Somerset Collection North, Troy; 248-816-7502, .
Facial:
Margotβs European Day Spa, Birmingham; 248-642-3770, .
GROCERIES
Fish market:
Superior Fish Company, Royal Oak; 248-541-5220, .
Fine spirits shop:
The Red Wagon Wine Shoppe, various locations, .
Place to buy a birthday cake:
Holiday Market, Royal Oak; 248-541-1414, .
Place to buy produce:
Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, various locations, .
Gourmet market:
Papa Joeβs, Birmingham; 248-853-6263, and Rochester; 248-723-9400, .
Wine store (tie):
Papa Joeβs, Birmingham; 248-853-6263, and Rochester; 248-723-9400, .
Holiday Market, Royal Oak; 248-541-1414,
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