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Pamper Yourself
Meet the glam squad making metro Detroiters look good
Antonino Salon & Spa,Birmingham From balayage color services to a proprietary product line, Antonino takes the prize for Best Hair Salon.
6 Salon, Birmingham and Royal Oak The salon’s locations excel at treatments and cosmetic services. Exceptional skills with heat styling and makeup application earned them both Best Salon for a Blowout (Multiple Locations) and Best Salon for a Makeover.
Detroit Blows, Detroit Best Salon for a Blowout (Single Location) goes to a spot offering one service— a kickass blow-out.
Margot European Day Spa, Birmingham From singles to those seeking a romantic experience, the day spa offers the Best Massage in town.
Beach House Day Spa, Birmingham At times, Detroit calls for a zen escape from a bustling city. Unwind at the Best Spa with cupping therapy, a full body scrub, or a relaxing sauna.
Todd’s Room, Birmingham As the Best Salon for a Makeup Artist, clients can count on this beauty haven for smoky eyes, a bold lip, full brows, and more.
The Ten Nail Bar, Detroit Offering chic nail art and a glass of champagne with every service, here’s the Best Salon/Spa for a Manicure and Pedicure.
Detroit Barbers, The Best Independent Barber (Multiple Locations) vote goes to this shop, which offers traditional services and grooming products at its Detroit and Ferndale locations.
Baus The Grooming House, Birmingham Local gents can book appointments at this dapper barbershop via an innovative app, earning it a well-deserved title as our Best Independent Barber (Single Location).
Face, Bingham Farms Whether your skincare concern is fine lines and wrinkles, acne, or dryness, this location is the Best Salon/Spa for a Facial.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
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WEDDING PLANNER
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DRESSMAKER (TIE)
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CUSTOM FRAMING
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PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
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SHOE REPAIR
// Frank’s Shoe Service, Birmingham, 248-647-3530
TAILOR/ALTERATIONS
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FLORIST
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DIVORCE LAWYER
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PET GROOMING
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HAIR SALON
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DRY CLEANER
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VETERINARIAN
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SALON FOR A BLOWOUT
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MASSAGE
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SPA
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YOGA STUDIO
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SALON FOR A MAKEOVER
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BARBER — INDEPENDENT
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TRANSPORTATION/LIMO
// Corporate Cars, Detroit, 313-821-9298
GYM
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DOGGIE DAY CARE
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PLACE TO DOCK YOUR BOAT
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REALTOR (TIE)
// James Danley, Keller Williams& Nicole McAvoy, Keller Williams
AUTO DETAILING
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CHILD CARE SERVICES
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TRAVEL AGENCY *
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Sweet Victory
A local bakery takes the cake (and the cookie, too!)
// By Lexi Trimpe
Love & Buttercream swept the dessert portion of this year’s Best of Detroit, taking home Best Locally Owned Bakery (Suburb), Best Cupcakes, and Best Cookies. The bakery makes all of its seasonal treats from scratch, without shortenings, oils, or preservatives.
Since opening in 2012, Love & Buttercream has steadily grown under the ownership of Brooke Wilson Vitale (pictured left) from a one-woman cottage business, to a multiple-location venture. “The community has really welcomed us with open arms since the day that we opened in Royal Oak,” she says. In 2016, the bakery opened a second, much larger location in Birmingham, which offers private parties and baking classes.
But even with so much growth, Wilson Vitale hasn’t lost sight of what’s important. “We try to focus on creating a customer experience for every customer that walks through the door and make them [feel] unique and special,” she says. “Whether they’re just getting a cookie or we’re designing an elaborate wedding cake for them.”
Visit for more information.
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A Toast to the Best
We certainly like to enjoy an adult beverage once in a while. Here’s to this year’s winners.
// By Steve Wilke
Vivio’s Food & Spirits, multiple locations With eateries in Detroit and Warren, the perennial winner is still the champion for the Best Bloody Mary. viviosdetroit.net; vivioswarrenmi.com
Atwater Brewery, Detroit; Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham Close to home, it’s Atwater for the win for best Locally Made Beer (City). (Their labels feature art from “Best of Detroit” winner, Fine Artist, Tony Roko!) Meanwhile in Birmingham, Griffin Claw gets the nod for Best Locally Made Beer (Suburb). atwaterbeer.com; griffinclawbrewingcompany.com
Chateau Grand TraverseLate Harvest Riesling Put a cork in it. 鶹 Detroit readers think this white is the best Michigan-Made Wine. cgtwines.com
Bell’s Brewery, Kalamazoo; Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids These two Michigan brewers gone big time have ended up in (bottle) neck-and-neck tie for Best Locally Made Beer (State). bellsbeer.com; foundersbrewing.com
Black Star Farms, Traverse City; L. Mawby Winery, Suttons Bay It was also a tie ball game for the Best Michigan Winery. blackstarfarms.com; lmawby.com
Two James Spirits, Detroit; Valentine Distilling, Ferndale Corktown’s Two James gets the nod for Locally Made Spirits (City), and Ferndale’s own Valentine Distilling is voted Locally Made Spirits (Suburb). twojames.com; valentinedistilling.com
The Sugar House, Detroit; The Oakland Art Novelty Co., Ferndale Searching for the Best Classic Artisan Cocktails? Hit up The Oakland in the suburbs, and The Sugar House in the city. sugarhousedetroit.com; theoaklandferndale.com
GOURMET MARKET
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STEAKHOUSE
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BURGER
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// OAKLAND COUNTY: Redcoat Tavern, Royal Oak, 248-549-0300and West Bloomfield Township,
248-865-0500
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VEGAN
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CONEY ISLAND
// Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit, 313-964-8198
SUSHI
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BARBECUE
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DOUGHNUTS
// CITY: Dutch Girl Donuts, 313-368-3020
// SUBURB: Donut Bar and Coffee, Southfield, 248-595-8212
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Rise and Shine
Start your morning off right with one of these winning breakfast spots
Ashe Supply Co., Detroit Winning for Best Independent Coffee House, this craft coffee roaster is revered for its small-batch brews, served in a cool, industrial atmosphere.
Detroit Institute of Bagels The Best Bagels (Single Location) in metro Detroit can be found at this Corktown staple. Its dense bagels and flavorful spreads have made it a favorite amongst Detroiters (and Martha Stewart).
Toast (Birmingham, Ferndale) Looking for something out of the ordinary? The Best Creative Breakfast (Multiple Locations) in metro Detroit can be found at these colorful and eclectic locations. ;
Dutch Girl Donuts, Detroit Since 1947, this Palmer Woods mainstay has been churning out classic style doughnuts at ridiculously reasonable prices. Consistency is key, earning the location Best Doughnuts (City). 313-368-3020
Dime Store, Detroit Bringing home wins for Best Sunday Brunch (City), Best Place for a Business Lunch (City), and Best Business Breakfast (City), this downtown favorite is known for its from-scratch fare, classic cocktails, and lengthy local beer menu. — LT
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Funny Business
A local comedian on spreading happiness
// ByLyndsayGreen
Ingrid Walton (a.k.a. Coco), is a trusted source for a good laugh. For years, listeners woke up to her voice on 105.9 Kiss-FM’s Mason & Coco in the Morning! Humor-lovers flock to her skits at venues throughout southeast Michigan, and she’s performed everywhere from bar mitzvahs to churches. “Have joke, will travel,” she says.
Coco’s ability to keep Detroiters laughing for over 25 years has earned the Highland Park native the title as this year’s Best Comic. But more than a comedian, she has a passion for bringing overall joy to peoples’ lives through humor and not-so-random acts of kindness. In addition to shedding light on often stigmatized subjects like menopause and mental illness — Coco finds that “humor is a buffer to talk about sensitive subjects” — she also operates Coco’s House, a nonprofit that assists men and women recovering from substance abuse, forges relationships with metro Detroit’s youth, and occasionally and anonymously, pays off property taxes for homeowners at risk of losing their homes. “I’m learning that my gift is helping people. It’s my passion and my purpose.”
Visit for more information.
DETROIT TIGERS
// PLAYER: Miguel Cabrera
DETROIT LIONS
// PLAYER: Matthew Stafford
DETROIT PISTONS
// PLAYER: Andre Drummond
DETROIT RED WINGS
// PLAYER: Henrik Zetterberg
LOCAL SPORTS STAR
// Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
CHOICE FOR A LOCAL CELEBRITY DINNER COMPANION
// Eminem
TOP DOMESTIC AUTO EXECUTIVE
// Mary Barra, General Motors
LOCAL LOUDMOUTH (TIE)
// Mike Valenti, 97.1 The Ticket & Geoffrey Fieger, attorney
CHOICE FOR A LOCAL POLITICAL DINNER COMPANION
// Mayor Mike Duggan
DETROIT AMBASSADOR
// Dan Gilbert
DJ (NON-RADIO)
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LOCAL COMEDIAN
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LOCAL BAND — COVERS
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LOCAL BAND — ORIGINALS
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BARTENDER
// Jacob Darmofal, The Sugar House
MAÎTRE D’ (TIE)
// Agata Lombardo-Bogel, Bacco, Southfield& Tiffany Best, Prime + Proper, Detroit & Jon Patrus Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills
CHEF (TIE)
// James Rigato, Mabel Gray & Reva Constantine, Great Lakes Culinary Center
SOMMELIER
// RETAILER: Ted Ross, Vince & Joe’s
// RESTAURANT: Jon Patrus, Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills
PERSONAL TRAINER
// FEMALE:
// MALE:
LOCAL POLITICIAN
// TO RECALL: Gov. Rick Snyder
POLITICAL RISING STAR
// Abdul El-Sayed
INDEPENDENT STORE OWNER
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COLORFUL CHARACTER
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CICERONE
// Zachary Typinski, UrbanRest
DETROIT FILMMAKER
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FINE ARTIST
// Tony Roko
BEST LOCAL AUTHOR
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In Tune With the City
Detroit is known for iconic musicians, but there’s a surprising lack of music stores. Third Wave Music, which opened in Midtown in 2016, is one of the few. While Third Wave won Best Place to Buy Musical Instruments (Single Location), it also offers repairs, lessons, and consignment services. It’s operated by owner Jen David (pictured), her husband Jeffrey Thomas, local musician Devin Gregory, plus teachers and repair technicians.
David’s love of music is life-long. “My upbringing almost makes opening a music store seem predestined,” she says. “My mom is a longtime manager of a metro Detroit music shop and my dad is a professional jazz pianist. Music was important to me from a young age, and when I moved to the city … I noticed the abundance of musicians and the lack of an all-in-one music store, kind of like the one I grew up in.”
But it was about more than demand, she explains. “Detroit is an inspiration in itself, musically and otherwise, and the players in this city deserve a convenient, community-focused, one-stop shop for the all the things they need to keep playing.”
Visit for more information. — LT
PLACE TO BE FITTEDFOR A SUIT
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WOMEN’S CLOTHING
// CITY:The Peacock Room,313-559-5500
// SUBURB:
WOMEN’S EVENING WEAR
//The Peacock Room, Detroit;313-559-5500
FINE ANTIQUES
// Odd Fellows Antiques, Berkley;248-399-6098
PLACE FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND DRESSES
// The Peacock Room, Detroit;313-559-5500
VINTAGE CLOTHING
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BIG AND TALL
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MEN’S CLOTHING
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LUXURY BED AND TABLE LINENS (TIE)
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CUTTING-EDGE FASHIONS(TIE)
// &Guys N Gals,West Bloomfield Township;248-851-1260
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JEANS
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CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
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PLACE TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING
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PLACE TO BUY LOCAL CRAFTS
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FINE SPIRITS SHOP(TIE)
Hills Fine Wine & Spirits, Bloomfield Hills;248-540-8200&
GIFT SHOP
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PLACE TO BUY TOYS
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NEW BOOK SELECTION
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// Everything HomeUpscale Resale, Royal Oak;248-629-7010
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Glitz and Glam
Get dressed up for a night on the town with clothing and accessories from these local retailers
The Claymore Shop, Birmingham; The Suit Depot, multiple locations Gentlemen are in good hands at The Claymore Shop, winner of Best Place to be Fitted for a Suit (Independent), and The Suit Depot, Best Place to be Fitted for a Suit (Chain). ;
The Peacock Room, Detroit With garments, jewelry, and more curated by owner Rachel Lutz, her two locations are a go-to for unique finds with vintage flair, nabbing The Best Women’s Evening Wear and Best Place for One-of-a-Kind Dresses. 313-559-5500
Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, multiple locations; Ahee Jewelers, Grosse Pointe Woods Taking home the gold, Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry is Best Jeweler (Multiple Locations), while Ahee Jewelers is Best Jeweler (Single Location). ; ̧
PET SUPPLY
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PLACE TO BUY ELECTRONICS — INDEPENDENT
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BEER STORE
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COMIC BOOK STORE
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PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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// Talulah Belle, Rochester;248-453-5054
PLACE TO BUY RECORDS
// Found Sound, Ferndale;248-565-8775
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LOCAL NEWSPAPER
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LOCAL RADIO STATION
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LOCAL RADIO NEWS
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RADIO VOICE
//Mojo, Mojo in the Morning,Channel 955 (WKQI 95.5-FM)
THE BEST PLAYLIST
//Channel 955 (WKQI 95.5-FM)
RADIO PROGRAM
//Dave & Chuck the Freak,101 WRIF-FM
SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY
//Dan Dickerson,Tigers Radio Network
MALE NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST
//Mitch Albom,Detroit Free Press
FEMALE NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST
//Rochelle Riley,Detroit Free Press
LOCAL WEBSITE
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LOCAL RADIO DJ
//Mojo,Channel 955 (WKQI 95.5-FM)
LOCAL MALE TV ANCHOR
//Devin Scillian,WDIV-Channel 4
TRAFFIC REPORTER
//Kim DeGiulio,WDIV-Channel 4
WEATHERCASTER
//Dave Rexroth,WXYZ-Channel 7
LOCAL TALK-RADIO HOST
//Mike Valenti, WXYT-FM(97.1 The Ticket)
LOCAL SPORTSCASTER
//Bernie Smilovitz,WDIV-Channel 4
LOCAL FEMALE TV ANCHOR
//Rhonda Walker,WDIV-Channel 4
LOCAL TV TALK SHOW HOST (TIE)
// Jason Carr, Live in the D& Dr. Partha Nandi, WXYZ
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Get Active
These Metro Detroit spots offer plenty of ways to get a move on
// By Emma Klug
Dequindre Cut, Detroit; Detroit RiverWalk, Detroit; Paint Creek Trail, Rochester Look to the Dequindre Cut and Paint Creek Trail for the Best Running Route (City) and Best Running Route (Suburb). The Dequindre Cut also tied with Detroit RiverWalk for Best Bike Trail (City), while Paint Creek Trail was named the Best Bike Trail (Suburb). ;
Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Township; Shepherd’s Hollow GC, Clarkston The more than 100-year-old Oakland Hills Country Club is this year’s Best Private Golf Club, while 27-hole Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club wins for Best Public Golf Course. ;
The Loving Touch, Ferndale When it’s not hosting touring music acts, The Loving Touch, voted Best Pool Hall, is the place to be for a game of billiards.
Garden Bowl, Detroit The Garden Bowl is Best Bowling Alley. It’s also considered “America’s oldest active bowling center.”
Franklin Athletic Club, Southfield With 13 air-conditioned courts available all year round as well as a teaching staff that has been internationally recognized, it’s no contest for Best Indoor Tennis Court.
CONCERT VENUE
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MICHIGAN VACATION SPOT
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CHARITY EVENT
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DIVE BAR
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PLACE TO SEE AN ART FILM
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BIKE TRAIL
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ANNUAL SPORTING EVENT
//Tigers Opening Day
PUBLIC GOLF COURSE
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SCENIC DRIVE
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COMEDY CLUB
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MUSEUM
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CASINO
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CIGAR BAR
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Best in Show
Detroit Dog Rescue stands out among the pack
In 2017 alone, Detroit Dog Rescue — this year’s Best Local Charity — saved almost 300 homeless animals from Detroit Animal Control and provided free vaccination and pet wellness clinics to 2,000 homes.
“What keeps us going is the promise that one day, though education, outreach, collaboration, and dedication, we can make Detroit the no-kill city we know it can be!” says the organization’s executive director, Kristina Rinaldi.
With a team of more than 150 volunteers and fosters, the nonprofit cares for up to 125 dogs at a time at its Detroit facility, and works around the clock to train traumatized animals, provide programs for dogs in hospice care, and offer pet services to low-income Detroiters.
Rinaldi says a larger DDR facility will open in 2019, meaning even more “happy tails” are to be expected. But, in the meantime, donations, fostering, adopting, and volunteering, is always appreciated.
“We welcome everyone’s support,” Rinaldi says. “Our dogs need friends!”
Visit for more information. — EK
DETROIT CAR BRAND — AUTOMAKER
// Ford
DETROIT CAR BRAND — DIVISION
// Chevrolet
DETROIT CAR MODEL(TIE)
// Chevy Corvette&Ford Mustang
DOWNTOWNSKYSCRAPER (TIE)
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DETROIT CLICHÉ TO BAN
//Detroit vs. Everybody
BEST APARTMENT/CONDO/LOFT BUILDING
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BEST SIGN OF A DETROIT COMEBACK (TIE)
// The District Detroit/LittleCaesars Arena &People (Walking Around,Hanging Out, etc.)
INNER-RING SUBURB
//Ferndale
NATIONAL CHAIN WE WISH WE HAD HERE
//In-N-Out Burger
BUILDING WORTH SAVING
//Michigan Central Train Station, Detroit
LOCAL CHARITY *
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*= New Category
Services // Food // People // Shopping // Media // Leisure // Etc. // Credits
PhotographyMartin Vecchio
Prop StylingErika Patterson
Creative Director Carolyn Chin Watson
Associate Art Director Kelsey Parkinson
Photography AssistantsJoshua Clarfelt, Seth Kleinglass
鶹 Media Staff Stephanie Daniel, Melissa Burkle, Austin Phillips
Outdoor Locations Eastern Market Corporation
Studio Location Dayspace Studio
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