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Featuring more than 200 categories, Best of Detroit 2022 is your guide to the top places, people, attractions, and more the area has to offer. The list — as nominated and voted by you, the �鶹���� Detroit readers — includes reader comments as well as photos highlighting some of this year’s winners.��

Arts & Entertainment // Health & Beauty // Drinks // Food // Community & Personalities // Retail // Services // Sports

Arts &��Entertainment

Art fair

1^stAnn Arbor Art Fair

Ann Arbor;

2^ndDally in the Alley

Detroit;

3^rd Art in the Park

Plymouth;

Other finalists:

Arts & Apples Festival, Rochester;

DIY Street Fair, Ferndale;

Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, Royal Oak;

Art gallery

1^st Library Street Collective

Detroit;

2^ndDavid Klein Gallery

Detroit, Birmingham;

3^rdProgressive Art Studio Collective

Various locations;

Other finalists:

Kickstart Gallery & Shop, Farmington;

Lisa Spindler Studio, Detroit;

Nicole Tamer Art Gallery, Detroit;

Saint Andrew’s is Detroit’s official club for everything!

— Shontori Bowles, Detroit

Band

1^stFifty Amp Fuse

2^ndThe Family Tradition Band

3^rdWill Sessions

Other finalists:

Battlecross;

Laura Rain & the Caesars;

Mac Saturn;

Vavoom;

Casino

1^stMGM Grand Detroit

Detroit;

2^ndHollywood Casino at Greektown

Detroit;

3^rdMotor City Casino

Detroit;

Club for dancing

1^stBoogie Fever

Ferndale;

2^ndThe Marble Bar

Detroit;

3^rdDeluxx Fluxx

Detroit;

Other finalists:

The Annex, Detroit;

Club 54, Sterling Heights;

El Club, Detroit;

TV Lounge, Detroit;

The Henry Ford is a great place for locals and tourists! The presidents’
motorcade cars are the best!”

—Cynthia Stump, Northville

Club for live music

1^stSaint Andrew’s Hall

Detroit;

2^ndCliff Bell’s

Detroit;

3^rdEl Club

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Flood’s Bar & Grill, Detroit;

Small’s, Hamtramck;

The Morrie, Royal Oak, Birmingham

Comedy club

1^stMark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Royal Oak; ��

2^ndGo Comedy! Improv Theater

Ferndale;

3^rd Independent Comedy Club

Hamtramck;

Other finalists:

Big Tommy’s Comedy Club, Novi;

One Night Stan’s Comedy Club, Waterford;

Community theater company

1^stStagecrafters��

Royal Oak;��

2^ndDetroit Public Theatre

Detroit;

3^rd Planet Ant Theatre

Hamtramck;

Other finalists:

Avon Players, Rochester Hills;

Detroit Repertory Theatre, Detroit;

St. Dunstan’s Theatre, Bloomfield Hills;

Ringwald Theatre, Ferndale;

Concert venue

1^st Pine Knob Music Theatre

Clarkston;

2^ndFox Theatre

Detroit; ��

3^rdSaint Andrew’s Hall

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit;

The Majestic, Detroit;

Jazz club

1^stCliff Bell’s

Detroit;

2^nd Baker’s Keyboard Lounge

Detroit; ��

3^rd Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

Grosse Pointe;

Other finalists:

Blue Llama Jazz Club, Ann Arbor;

Willis Show Bar, Detroit;

Boogie Fever is the best place to get your groove on!!!!

— Dana B., Berkley

Movie theater (art/indie)

1^stThe Maple Theatre

Bloomfield Hills; ��

2^nd Redford Theatre

Detroit;

3^rd Detroit Film Theatre

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Cinema Detroit, Detroit;

Movie theater (complex)

1^stEmagine

various locations; ��

2^nd MJR Digital Cinemas

various locations;

3^rd Phoenix Theatres

Livonia, Wayne;

Other finalists:

Bel Air Luxury Cinema, Detroit;

The Riviera Cinema, Farmington Hills;

Museum (arts)

1^stDetroit Institute of Arts

Detroit;

2^ndCranbrook Art Museum

Bloomfield Hills;

3^rd Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Detroit;

Museum (other)

1^stHenry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Dearborn;

2^ndCranbrook Institute of Science

Bloomfield Hills;

3^rd Motown Museum

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit;

Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit;

Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Detroit;

Music artist

1^stJack White

2^ndBig Sean

3^rd Griz

Other finalists:

Annemarie Jo;

Ben Sharkey;

Thornetta Davis;

Performing arts venue

1^stFox Theatre

Detroit;

2^ndDetroit Opera House

Detroit;

3^rd Masonic Temple

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Cliff Bell’s, Detroit;

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Clinton Charter Township;

Orchestra Hall, Detroit;

Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak;

The DIA is one-of-a-kind awesome. Especially enjoy Kresge Court for ambiance, music, and food, as well as Diego Rivera Frescoes. They restore peace and perspective to a troubled soul.

—Sue Probert, Farmington Hills

Podcast

1^stThe Drew & Mike Show

2^ndLive from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Comedy Show

3^rd When Survival Looks Like Success

Other finalists:

Life Excellence with Brian Bartes;

The Robinett’s Nest with Chuck and Kristy;

Visual artist

1^stKim Fujiwara

2^ndMattie Armstrong

3^rd Ouizi

Other finalists:

Alexandria Bishop;

Ellen Rutt;

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Health & Beauty

Aesthetician��

1^st Margot European Spa

Birmingham;

2^ndFace Skincare Medical Wellness

Bingham Farms;

3^rdSkin Bar VII

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Antonino Salon and Spa, Birmingham;

Zuliani Facial Aesthetics, Bloomfield Hills;

Barber shop

1^st 6 Salon

Various locations; ��

2^ndLefty’s Barbershop

Ferndale;

3^rdYoungbloods

Hazel Park;

Other finalists:

Hair Bandit, Pleasant Ridge;

Blowouts

1^st 6 Salon

various locations;

2^ndBianchi’s Salon

various locations;

3^rdAntonino Salon and Spa

Birmingham;

Other finalists: ��

Hair Bandit, Pleasant Ridge;

Legato Salon & Spa, Birmingham, Farmington;

Skye Salon, Grosse Pointe;

Cannabis dispensary (medical)

1^st House of Dank

various locations;

2^ndKing of Budz

Detroit;

3^rdLiv Cannabis

Ferndale;

Other finalists:

New Standard, Ann Arbor, Hazel Park;

Puff Cannabis Co., various locations;

Cosmetic surgeon

1^st Dr. Daniela Rodriguez

St. Clair Shores; ��

2^ndDr. Charles Boyd

various locations;

3^rdDr. Anthony Youn

Troy;

Other finalists:

Dr. Giancarlo Zuliani, Bloomfield Hills;

Dr. Neal Sakwa, Troy;

I joined Citizen Yoga to do a good thing for my mind and body and be in a community. I feel comfortable there and am so glad I joined.

—Neil Campbell,��Royal Oak��

Crossfit gym

1^st Crossfit Bloomfield

Bloomfield Hills;

2^ndRebel Strength and Fitness

Warren;

3^rdFive Lakes Crossfit

Farmington Hills;

Other finalists:

Crossfit Brighton, Brighton;

Crossfit Freshwater, Saint Clair Shores;

Crossfit HCS, Ferndale;

Crossfit Maven, Rochester;

Day spa

1^st Beach House Day Spa

Birmingham;

2^ndRivage Day Spa

Birmingham;

3^rdMargot European Spa

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Breathe Bodywork and Beautification, Ferndale;

Face Skincare Medical Wellness, Bingham Farms;

Eyebrow specialist

1^st 6 Salon

various locations;

2^ndTodd’s Room

Birmingham;

3^rd Browe Skin & Brow Bar

Auburn Hills;

Other finalists:

Antonino Salon and Spa, Birmingham;

Red’s Waxing Studio, Clinton Township;

Facials

1^st Rivage Day Spa

Birmingham;

2^ndMargot European Spa

Birmingham;

3^rd Face Skincare Medical Wellness

Bingham Farms;

Other finalists:

Antonino Salon and Spa, Birmingham;

Breathe Bodywork and Beautification, Ferndale;

Fitness classes

1^st Ohana Fitness and Wellness

Shelby Township;

2^ndRebel Strength and Fitness

Warren;

3^rdGunny’s Garage

Garden City;

Other finalists:

AFC Strong, Detroit;

Cely Fit, West Bloomfield;

Fitness trainer

1^st Stephanie Riley, Rebel Strength and Fitness

Warren;

2^ndAhmad “The Gunny” Hamadeh, Gunny’s Garage

Garden City;

3^rdChad Demchik, Next Level Fitness Academy

Warren;

Other finalists: ��

Anna Connolly, AFC Strong, Detroit;

Oliver Beardsall, Pursuit of Progress Training Club;

Gym (old-school)

1^st Detroit Body Garage

Detroit;

2^ndRebel Strength and Fitness

Warren;

3^rdMuscles Gym

St. Claire Shores;

Other finalists:

Beverly Hills Club, Beverly Hills;

Downtown Gym, Detroit;

Beach House Day Spa is just amazing. Service, attitude, friendliness, atmosphere — literally everything is top notch!

—Joseph Rush,��Bloomfield Hills

Hair salon

1^st 6 Salon

various locations; ��

2^ndAntonino Salon and Spa

Birmingham;

3^rdRed the Salon

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Hair Bandit, Pleasant Ridge;

Meraki Salon and Extensions, Shelby Township;

Health club

1^st Detroit Athletic Club

Detroit;

2^ndThe Schvitz

Detroit;

3^rdFranklin Athletic Club

Southfield;

Other finalists:

Cely Fit, West Bloomfield;

Good Vibe Sister Tribe, St. Clair Shores;

Hot shave

1^st Detroit Barber Co.

various locations;

2^ndLefty’s Barbershop

Ferndale;

3^rd6 Salon

various locations;

Other finalists:

Hair Bandit, Pleasant Ridge;

Union Barber, Ferndale;

Lash specialist

1^st 6 Salon

various locations;

2^ndBirmingham Beauty Bar

Birmingham;

3^rdThe Lash Cabana Beach Spa

Clinton Township;

Other finalists:

Eyedolize, Birmingham;

Red the Salon, Birmingham;

Mani-pedi salon

1^st Beach House Day Spa

Birmingham;

2^ndEco Nails

Troy;

3^rdRivage Day Spa

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Antonino Salon and Spa, Birmingham;

Margot European Day Spa, Birmingham;

Massage

1^st Rivage Day Spa

Birmingham;

2^ndMargot European Spa

Birmingham;

3^rd Breathe Bodywork and Beautification

Ferndale;

Other finalists:

Antonino Salon and Spa, Birmingham;

Michelle Zmich Therapeutics, Farmington;

Pilates classes

1^st Hot Yoga Ferndale

Ferndale;

2^ndPilates Detroit

Ferndale;

3^rdEquilibrium Pilates Studio

Bloomfield, Birmingham;

Other finalists: ��

Alka Kravetz, Align Pilates LLC, Bloomfield Hills

Brenda Freeman Pilates, Northville;

Reforming Foundations Pilates & Wellness, Berkley;

Warehouse Pilates, Northville;

Michigan spa resort

1^st Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Acme;

2^ndCrystal Mountain

Thompsonville;

3^rdImmerse Spa at MGM Grand Detroit

Detroit;

Threading

1^st 6 Salon

various locations;

2^ndFace Candy:��Skin & Beauty

Troy;

3^rdKrishna Salon & Spa

Farmington Hills;��

Other finalists: ��

Evergreen Beauty Spa Threading and Sugaring, Troy;

Pretty Browz and Spa, various locations;

Yoga studio

1^st Citizen Yoga

various locations;

2^ndDetroit Yoga Lab

Detroit;

3^rdFull Lotus Yoga

Detroit, Grosse Pointe Woods;

Other finalists:

Body Language Fitness and Yoga Center, Commerce Township;

Community Yoga Studio, Birmingham;

Thrive Hot Yoga, Farmington Hills;

Bold Flow Yoga, various locations;

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Drinks

Bar/lounge to take a client

1^st The Apparatus Room

Detroit;

2^ndThe Monarch Club

Detroit;

3^rdEvening Bar

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Adachi, Birmingham;��

Bar Verona, Commerce Township, Washington;

Madam, Birmingham;

Bar/lounge to take a date

1^st Sugar House

Detroit;

2^ndCandy Bar

Detroit;

3^rdStandby

Detroit;

Other finalists: ��

Evening Bar, Detroit;

The Oakland Art Novelty Co., Ferndale;

Beer selection (bar)

1^st Hopcat

various locations;

2^ndBrown Iron Brewhouse

Royal Oak, Washington;

3^rdThe Brakeman

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Collect, Detroit;

The Morrie, Birmingham; Royal Oak;

Brewery/bar

1^st Atwater Brewery

Detroit, Grosse Pointe Park;

2^ndGriffin Claw��Brewing Co.

Birmingham, Rochester Hills;

3^rdEastern Market Brewing Co.

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Batch Brewing Co., Detroit;

Urbanrest Brewing Co., Ferndale;

Craft cocktails

1^st Sugar House

Detroit;

2^ndBad Luck Bar

Detroit;

3^rdThe Oakland Art Novelty Co.

Ferndale;

Other finalists: ��

Evening Bar, Detroit;

The Peterboro, Detroit;

Distillery

1^st Two James Spirits

2^ndValentine Distilling Co.

3^rdDetroit City Distillery

Other finalists:

Bitter Tom’s Distillery, Lake Orion;

Motor City Gas, Royal Oak;

Rusted Crow Distillery, Dearborn Heights;

Weiss Distilling Co., Clawson;

Two James: great atmosphere, wonderful drinks, amazing staff, and fun, personable tours!��

—Cindi Reed, Livonia��

Dive bar

1^st The Old Miami

Detroit;

2^ndGusoline Alley

Royal Oak;

3^rdSneakers Pub

Ferndale;

Other finalists:

��Bumbo’s Bar, Hamtramck;

New Way Bar, Ferndale;

Happy hour

1^st Bobcat Bonnie’s

various locations;

2^ndBrown Iron Brewhouse

Royal Oak, Washington;

3^rd�Ჹ�����’s

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Liberty Bar & Poutinerie, Pontiac;

Zao Jun, Bloomfield Township;

The Apparatus Room has great ambience and a rich history [on the site of the Detroit Fire Department’s headquarters from the late 1920s to [2013].”��

—Dennis Farmer,��Canton

High-end bar

1^st Sugar House

Detroit;

2^ndThe Monarch Club

Detroit;

3^rdCandy Bar

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Bad Luck Bar, Detroit;

Evening Bar, Detroit;

LGBTQ bar

1^st Temple Bar

Detroit;

2^ndSoho

Ferndale;

3^rdPronto Lounge & Showbar

Royal Oak;��

Other finalists:

Checker Bar, Detroit;

Liberty Bar & Poutinerie, Pontiac;

Temple Bar is a Cass Corridor legend. It was there before the area got trendy and continues to thrive.

—Ashley Dagostino, Detroit��

Michigan beer

1^st Bell’s Brewery

2^ndFounders Brewing Co.

3^rdAtwater Brewery

Other finalists:

Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham; Rochester Hills;

Jolly Pumpkin Brewery, various locations;

Michigan winery

1^st Blake’s Orchard and Cidery

Armada;

2^ndBlack Star Farms

Suttons Bay;

3^rdDetroit Vineyards

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Bonobo Winery, Traverse City;

Mari Vineyards, Traverse City;

Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay;

The Bronx Bar. Not only is it a great atmosphere, but they have a large variety of drinks. They have a pool table and a jukebox. This is where I met some of my best lifelong friends.

—Megan O’Meara, Livonia

Neighborhood bar

1^st Bronx Bar

Detroit;

2^ndRenshaw Lounge

Clawson;

3^rdKiesling

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Abick’s Bar, Detroit;

Bumbo’s Bar, Hamtramck;

Kozy Lounge, Hazel Park;

Two Birds, Detroit;

Place to drink outdoors

1^st Detroit Shipping Co.

Detroit;

2^ndBlake’s Tasting Room

Armada;

3^rdThe Ferndale Project

Ferndale;

Other finalists:

Collect, Detroit;

The Brakeman, Detroit;

The Old Miami, Detroit;

Urbanrest Brewing Co., Ferndale;

Hamlin Pub in Clarkston has awesome drinks, Amy the bartender is awesome, and the wings are phenomenal.

—Rosa Saunders,��Waterford

Sports bar

1^st Hamlin Pub

various locations;

2^ndNemo’s Detroit

Detroit;

3^rd24 Seconds Bar & Grill

Berkley;

Other finalists:

J’s Penalty Box, Ferndale;

McShane’s Pub & Whiskey Bar, various locations; ��

Tap at MGM Grand, Detroit;

Thomas Magee’s, Detroit;

Wine bar

1^st Motor City Wine

Detroit;

2^ndMichigan by the Bottle

various locations;

3^rdThe Royce Detroit

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Cellar 59, Clinton Township;

Detroit Vineyards, Detroit;

Vertical Detroit, Detroit;

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Food

Appetizers

1^st Brown Iron Brewhouse

Royal Oak, Washington;  

2^ndSan Morello

Detroit;  

3^rdAdachi

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Le Feria, Detroit;

Olin, Detroit;

Bagel shop��

1^st New York Bagel

various locations;  

2^ndDetroit Bagel Factory

Livonia;

3^rdEastside Bagel

St. Clair Shores;  

Other finalists:

James Oliver Coffee Co., Detroit;

Jersey Bagel Deli & Grill, various locations;

I am positive that New York Bagel is the single greatest bagel-selling establishment��I will ever have��the pleasure of eating at.

–Jack Tierney,��Hazel Park��

Bakery (bread)

1^st Crispelli’s Bakery

Royal Oak;   

2^ndAvalon International Breads

Ann Arbor, Detroit;��

3^rdVince & Joe’s��Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;   

Other finalists:

Dakota Bread Co., West Bloomfield;

Bakery (desserts)��

1^st Astoria��Pastry Shop

Detroit, Royal Oak;

2^ndSister Pie

Detroit;  

3^rdCannelle by Matt Knio

Birmingham, Detroit;   

Other finalists:

Culinary Combo Bakery, Southfield;

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

White Wolf Japanese Patisserie, Clawson;

Bar food

1^st One-Eyed Betty’s

Ferndale;  

2^ndHopcat

Ann Arbor, Detroit;  

3^rdBronx Bar

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Grand Trunk Pub, Detroit;

Mt. Chalet II, Royal Oak;

The Side Bar, Royal Oak;

Barbecue restaurant

1^st Slows Bar BQ

Detroit;

2^ndBad Brad’s BBQ

various locations;  

3^rdUnion Woodshop

Clarkston;   ��

Other finalists:

Arkins Sweet BBQ Pit, Southfield;

Woodpile BBQ, Clawson, Madison Heights;

Burgers (classic)

1^st Red Coat Tavern

Royal Oak, West Bloomfield;

2^ndMercury Burger & Bar

Detroit;  

3^rdHunter House Hamburgers

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Bronx Bar, Detroit;

Luxe Bar & Grill, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe;

The Morrie, Birmingham, Royal Oak;

Burgers (specialty)

1^st Green Dot Stables

Detroit, Lansing;

2^ndVinsetta Garage

Berkley;  

3^rdBasement Burger Bar

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Mercury Burger & Bar, Detroit;

Royale With Cheese, Detroit;

Cafe��

1^st Commonwealth �䲹��é

Birmingham;   

2^ndThree Cats

Clawson;   

3^rdThe Congregation

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Eos Cafe & Coffee House, St. Clair Shores;

Kresge Court, Detroit;

Astoria [Pastry Shop] — best chocolate pecan turtles. Consistently great over 20 years.”

—Becky McCabe,��Plymouth

Cheap Eats

Bucharest Grill

Detroit, Royal Oak;

2^ndLeo’s Coney Island

various locations;

3^rdLafayette Coney Island

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Green Dot Stables, Detroit;

Kerby’s Koney Island, various locations;

Chinese��restaurant

1^st Mon Jin Lau

Troy;   

2^ndShangri-La

Detroit, West Bloomfield;  

3^rdThe Peterboro

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

China Cafe, Novi;

Hong Hua Fine Chinese Dining, Farmington Hills;

Coffee shop

1^st The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co.��

various locations;��

2^ndDessert Oasis��Coffee Roasters

various locations;

3^rdThe Red Hook

Ferndale, Detroit;��

Other finalists:

Birmingham Roast, Birmingham;

Sabbath Coffee Roasters, Clawson;

Selden Standard — we delight in dining in the outdoor patio amid a garden of fresh herbs and greens that the restaurant incorporates into delicious dishes with tantalizing flavors.��

—Bonita Bohl, Birmingham

Coney Island

1^st Lafayette��Coney Island

Detroit;   ��

2^ndLeo’s Coney Island

various locations;  

3^rdNational Coney Island

various locations;  ��

Other finalists:

Greek Islands Coney Restaurant, various locations;

Lipuma’s Coney Island, Rochester;

Cookies

1^st Detroit Cookie Co.

Ann Arbor, Ferndale;�� 

2^ndAvalon��International Breads

Ann Arbor, Detroit;  ��

3^rdFor the Love of Sugar

Detroit;   

Other finalists:

Culinary Combo Bakery, Southfield;

D’Vine Cookies, various locations;

Dessert (restaurant)

1^st San Morello

Detroit;  

2^ndChartreuse Kitchen��& Cocktails

Detroit;  

3^rdOak & Reel

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Amadeus Restaurant, Ann Arbor;

Chive Kitchen, Farmington;  

Diner

1^st Whistle Stop Diners

Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge;  

2^ndO.W.L.

Royal Oak;

3^rdRose’s Fine��Food and Wine

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Charlie’s Restaurant, Madison Heights;

Karl’s, Detroit;

Monty’s Grill, Royal Oak;

Vik’s Diner, Fraser;

Donuts

1^st Donut Cutter

Berkley;

2^ndKnapp’s Donuts

Rochester, Troy;  

3^rdDonut Bar & Coffee

Southfield, Livonia;  

Other finalists:

Apple Fritter Donut Shop, Ferndale;

Daily Dozen Doughnuts, various locations;

Farm-to-table��restaurant

Selden Standard

Detroit;   ��

2^ndSylvan Table

Sylvan Lake;  

3^rdChartreuse Kitchen��& Cocktails

Detroit;   

Other finalists:

Coriander Kitchen and Farm, Detroit;

Marrow, Detroit;

Fast/casual��restaurant

1^st Kouzina Greek Street Food

Royal Oak;  

2^ndEstia Greek Street Food

Troy, Warren;   ��

3^rdIggy’s Eggies

Detroit;  

Other finalists: ��

Isla Detroit, Sterling Heights;

Penny Red’s, Detroit;

Food truck

1^st The Lobster��Food Truck

Dearborn;�� 

2^ndEstia Greek Street Food

various locations;     ��

3^rdHero or Villain

Detroit;  

Other finalists: ��

Canal Side Pizza, St. Clair Shores;

Satellite, Ferndale;

French fries

1^st Hopcat

Ann Arbor, Detroit;  

2^ndTownhouse

Birmingham, Detroit;  

3^rdSocial Kitchen and Bar

Birmingham; ��

Other finalists:

Brown Iron Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington Township;

Dime Store, Detroit;  

Matt & Mo’s Italian Beef, Hazel Park;

Stage Deli, West Bloomfield;

Gluten-free menu

1^st Como’s Pizza

Bloomfield, Ferndale;  

2^ndCommonwealth �䲹��é

Birmingham;

3^rdBrown Iron Brewhouse

Royal Oak, Washington;  ��

Other finalists:

Planthropie, Birmingham;

Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria, Troy;

Rumi’s Passion, Plymouth;

Shimmy Shack, Plymouth;

Greek restaurant

1^st Pegasus Taverna

Detroit, St. Clair Shores;  

2^ndHoney Tree Grille

various locations;

3^rdEstia Greek Street Food

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Greek Islands Coney Restaurant, various locations;

Big Tommy’s Parthenon, Novi;

Ice cream shop

1^st Ray’s Ice Cream

Royal Oak;  

2^nd Erma’s Original��Frozen Custard

various locations;��

3^rdTreat Dreams

Detroit, Ferndale;   

Other finalists:

Cold Truth, Detroit;

Clark’s Ice Cream, Berkley;

Huddle Soft Serve, Detroit;

Indian restaurant

Priya Indian Cuisine

Troy;  

2^nd Neehee’s Indian Vegetarian Street Food

Canton, Troy;   

3^rdDetroit Masala

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Main Street Kitchen, Clawson;

Pink Garlic Indian Cuisine, Oak Park;

Italian restaurant

Da Francesco’s Ristorante & Bar

Shelby Township;

2^nd Shewolf Pastificio & Bar

Detroit;  

3^rdAndiamo

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Antonio’s Italian Cuisine, Sterling Heights;

Bacco Ristorante, Southfield;

Giovanni’s Ristorante, Detroit;

Oak & Reel, Detroit;

San Morello, Detroit;  

Japanese��restaurant

1^st Noble Fish

Clawson;

2^ndKyoto Japanese Steakhouse

Royal Oak;  

3^rdIma

Detroit, Madison Heights;  

Other finalists:

Adachi, Birmingham;��

Edo Ramen House, Royal Oak;  

Ronin Sushi, Royal Oak;  

Kid-friendly��restaurant

1^st Buddy’s Pizza

various locations;��

2^ndNational Coney Island

various locations;��

3^rdSeva

Ann Arbor, Detroit;

Other finalists: ��

Great Baraboo Brewing Co., Clinton Township;

Zao Jun New Asian, Bloomfield Township;

Zeoli’s Modern Italian, Clawson;

Oak & Reel truly blew me away as not just one of the best new restaurants but also one of the best restaurants in the metro Detroit area.

—Sally Askar, Detroit��

Latino restaurant (other than Mexican)

1^st Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine

Detroit;  ��

2^ndEl Guanaco

Auburn Hills, Troy;

3^rdBarda

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Culantro, Ferndale;

Garrido’s Bistro, Grosse Pointe Woods;

Late-night eatery

1^st Lafayette��Coney Island

Detroit;  ��

2^ndO.W.L.

Royal Oak;   

3^rdLeo’s Coney Island

various locations;

Other finalists:��

Detroit One Coney Island, Detroit;

Telway Burger, Detroit, Madison Heights;

Mediterranean restaurant

1^st Anita’s Kitchen

various locations;  ����

2^ndLa Saj Lebanese Bistro

Sterling Heights, Troy;

3^rdPhoenicia

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

House of Falafel, Farmington Hills;

Leila, Detroit;

Mexican restaurant

1^st Mexican Village

Detroit, Utica;

2^ndEl Charro��

various locations;   

3^rdMi Pueblo��Mexican Restaurant

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Juan Miguel’s, Clinton Township;

Mex, Bloomfield Hills;

Sagebrush Cantina, Fenton, Lake Orion;

Middle Eastern restaurant

1^st La Saj��Lebanese Bistro

Sterling Heights, Troy;��  

2^nd Sahara Restaurant & Grill

various locations;  

3^rdPhoenicia

Birmingham;  

Other finalists: ��

Cedarland, Dearborn;

Pita Cafe, Oak Park;

New restaurant��

1^st Oak & Reel

Detroit;  

2^ndSylvan Table

Sylvan Lake;   

3^rdOlin Bar & Kitchen

Detroit;  

Other finalists:�� ��

Barda, Detroit;  

Freya, Detroit;

Isla Detroit, Sterling Heights;

Outdoor dining

1^st La Dolce Vita

Detroit;

2^ndBrown Iron Brewhouse (Washington)

Washington;  

3^rdIma

Detroit, Madison Heights;  �Ċ

Other finalists: ��

Adachi, Birmingham;��

Casa Pernoi, Birmingham;

Oysters

1^st Tom’s Oyster Bar

Royal Oak;  

2^ndVoyager

Ferndale;  

3^rdOak & Reel

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

�Ჹ�����’s, Birmingham;

Mink, Detroit;

Pet-friendly��restaurant

1^st Detroit Shipping Co.

Detroit;  ��

2^ndBobcat Bonnie’s

various locations; ��

3^rdThe Ferndale Project

Ferndale;

Other finalists: ��

Como’s Pizza, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale;  

Detroit Fleat, Ferndale;

Pho

1^st Ima

Detroit, Madison Heights;  

2^ndPho Lucky

various locations;  

3^rdQue Huong

Madison Heights ��

Other finalists:��

Got Pho, Ferndale;

Pho Tai, Madison Heights

Pie

1^st Sister Pie

Detroit;  

2^ndAchatz Handmade��Pie Co.

various locations;�� 

3^rdGrand Traverse Pie Co.

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery, Redford;

Culinary Combo Bakery, Southfield;

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

�ܾ��Բ����������’s Bakehouse, Ann Arbor;

Pierogi

1^st Polish Village �䲹��é

Hamtramck;   ��

2^ndPietrzyk Pierogi

Detroit;  ��

3^rdSrodek’s Campau Quality Sausage Co.

Hamtramck, Sterling Heights;  

Other finalists:

Amadeus Restaurant, Ann Arbor;

Christine’s Cuisine, Ferndale;

Dobre Pierogi, Shelby Township;

The Little Pierogi & Crepe Kitchen, Wyandotte;

Pizza (Detroit-style)

1^st Buddy’s Pizza

various locations;

2^ndJet’s Pizza

various locations;��

3^rdLoui’s Pizza

Hazel Park;

Other finalists:��

Como’s Pizza, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale;  

Michigan & Trumbull, Detroit;

La Saj — great Lebanese food like my mom used to make. Delicious and healthy. I love it!

— Michele Sunday,��Sterling Heights��

Pizza (thin-crust)

1^st Supino Pizzeria

Detroit;   

2^ndCrispelli’s Bakery��& Pizzeria

various locations;  

3^rdTomatoes Apizza

various locations;

Other finalists:

Brooklyn Pizza, Birmingham;

Mootz Pizzeria & Bar, Detroit;

Polish restaurant

1^st Polish Village �䲹��é

Hamtramck;     ��

2^ndPolonia Restaurant

Hamtramck;  

3^rdVal’s Polish Kitchen

Rochester;  ��

Other finalists:

Amadeus Restaurant, Ann Arbor;

Lakeside Family Restaurant, Sterling Heights;

Polonus Restaurant, Wyandotte;

Wawel Royal Castle Polish Bar & Restaurant, Troy;

Pop-up restaurant

1^st Frame

Hazel Park;   ����

2^ndVal’s Pizza

Detroit;  

3^rdChef Dunny

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Basil Babe, Ann Arbor;

Fried Chicken and Caviar, Detroit;

Khana, Detroit;

Ramen

1^st Ima

Detroit, Madison Heights;  

2^ndJohnny Noodle King

Detroit;  

3^rdEdo Ramen House

Royal Oak;  

Other finalists:

Slurping Turtle, Ann Arbor;

Urban Ramen, Detroit;

Restaurant��(Livingston County)

1^st Mexican Fiesta

Hartland;  

2^ndBrighton Bar & Grill

Brighton;  

3^rdThe Silver Pig Bar��& Oyster Room

Howell;   

Other finalists:

Diamonds Steak & Seafood, Howell;

The Fuel, Brighton;

Sushi Zen, Brighton;

Tomato Brothers, Howell;

Restaurant��(Macomb County)

1^st Da Francesco’s Ristorante & Bar

Shelby Township;��

2^ndAndiamo

Warren;  

3^rdJ. Baldwin’s

Clinton Township;��

Other finalists: ��

Bar Verona, Commerce Township, Washington;

Isla Detroit, Sterling Heights;

Korea Palace, Sterling Heights;

Steakhouse 22, Shelby Township;

Testa Barra, Macomb Township;

The tasting menu [at Mabel Gray] is always complex and delicious. The staff is genuinely happy to be there, and you can feel at home while melting into your Wagyu.��

– Andria Kaiser, Royal Oak��

Restaurant��(Oakland County)

1^st Mabel Gray

Hazel Park;

2^ndSylvan Table

Sylvan Lake;  

3^rdTallulah Wine��Bar & Bistro

Birmingham;  

Other finalists: ��

Adachi, Birmingham;��

Bella Piatti, Birmingham;

Casa Pernoi, Birmingham;

Chive Kitchen, Farmington;  

Restaurant��(Washtenaw County)

1^st �ܾ��Բ����������’s Roadhouse

Ann Arbor;��

2^ndGandy Dancer

Ann Arbor;

3^rdFrita Batidos

Ann Arbor;�� 

Other finalists:

Amadeus Restaurant, Ann Arbor;

Cardamom, Ann Arbor;

Detroit Street Filling Station, Ann Arbor;

Wolverine State Brewing Co., Ann Arbor;

Restaurant��(Wayne County)

1^st Selden Standard

Detroit;    ��

2^ndPrime & Proper

Detroit;  ��

3^rdShewolf Pastificio & Bar

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, Detroit;  

Leila, Detroit;

Oak & Reel, Detroit;  

San Morello, Detroit;  

Restaurant for breakfast

1^st The Original Pancake House

various locations;

2^ndToast

Birmingham, Ferndale;  

3^rdBreakfast Club

Madison Heights, Royal Oak;

Other finalists:

Dime Store, Detroit;  

Whistle Stop Diner, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge;

Restaurant for brunch

1^st Toast

Birmingham, Ferndale;   

2^ndBobcat Bonnie’s

various locations;  

3^rdDime Store

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

The Morrie, Birmingham, Royal Oak;

San Morello, Detroit;  

Restaurant to��take a client

1^st Grey Ghost Detroit

Detroit;  

2^ndSan Morello

Detroit;  

3^rdOak & Reel

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Adachi, Birmingham;��

Bacco Ristorante, Southfield;

Out of all the places on the list, Grey Ghost is my favorite. I love their seasonal and creative menu.

—Amanda Ayoub,��Dearborn Heights

Restaurant��with a view

1^st Joe Muer Seafood (Renaissance Center)

Detroit; ��DZ𳾳ܱ��.���dz� 

2^ndHighlands

Detroit;  

3^rdParc

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

The Rattlesnake Club, Detroit;

Wright & Co., Detroit;

Romantic dining

1^st The Whitney

Detroit;   

2^nd�䲹��é Cortina

Farmington Hills;   

3^rdSan Morello

Detroit;  

Other finalists: ��

Highlands, Detroit;

Leila, Detroit;

Oak & Reel, Detroit;

Sandwich shop

1^st �ܾ��Բ����������’s Delicatessen

Ann Arbor;  

2^ndMudgie’s Deli & Wine Shop

Detroit;  

3^rdSteve’s Deli

Bloomfield Hills;

Other finalists:

Chadd’s Bistro, Rochester Hills;

Ernie’s Market, Oak Park;

Oak House Deli, Royal Oak;

Rocco’s Italian Deli, Detroit;

�ܾ��Բ����������’s is one of those rare places that is worth every tiny scrap of hype and press it’s given.��

– Will McCool, Pontiac

Seafood��restaurant

1^st Joe Muer Seafood

Bloomfield Hills, Detroit;

2^ndVoyager

Ferndale;   

3^rdOak & Reel

Detroit;   

Other finalists:

�Ჹ�����’s, Birmingham;

Streetside Seafood, Birmingham;

Shawarma

1^st Bucharest Grill

Detroit, Royal Oak;  

2^ndAnita’s Kitchen

various locations;��

3^rdMr. Kabob Xpress

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Al Ameer, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights;

House of Falafel, Farmington Hills;

Sahara Restaurant & Grill, various locations;

Soul food restaurant

1^st Detroit Vegan Soul

Detroit;   

2^ndDetroit Soul

Detroit;  

3^rdBaker’s Keyboard Lounge

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Chef Greg’s Soul “N” the Wall, Detroit;

Cornbread Restaurant & Bar, Southfield;

Motor City Soul Food, various locations;

Savannah Blue, Detroit;

Special-occasion restaurant

1^st The Whitney

Detroit;  

2^ndMabel Gray

Hazel Park;

3^rdSan Morello

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Cafe Cortina, Farmington Hills;

Chive Kitchen, Farmington;  

Oak & Reel, Detroit;  

Tonia’s Victorian Rose, Rochester;

Steakhouse

1^st Prime & Proper

Detroit;  

2^ndClawson Steakhouse

Clawson;  

3^rdLondon Chop House

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Lucky’s Prime Time, Rochester Hills;

Steakhouse 22, Shelby Township;

Sushi

1^st Noble Fish

Clawson;   ��

2^ndRonin Sushi��

Royal Oak;  

3^rdMon Jin Lau

Troy;  

Other finalists:

Adachi, Birmingham;��

Edo Ramen House, Royal Oak;  

Maru, Detroit;

Tacos

1^st Taqueria El Rey

Detroit;

2^ndImperial

Ferndale;  

3^rdEl Charro

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Detroit Taco Co., various locations;

Tu Taco Tienda Mexicana, Madison Heights;

Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, Clawson;

My favorite on this list is Taqueria El Rey. I drive from over an hour away for their chicken and tacos. They treat you like family when you’re there.

—Amy Wooldridge, Howell��

Takeout spot

1^st Bucharest Grill

Detroit, Royal Oak;

2^ndDetroit Wing Co.

various locations;��

3^rdBrown Iron Brewhouse

Royal Oak, Washington;

Other finalists:

Chive Kitchen, Farmington;  

Edo Ramen House, Royal Oak;  

Zao Jun New Asian, Bloomfield Township;

Thai restaurant

1^st Sy Thai

St. Clair Shores;   ����

2^ndBangkok 96 Restaurant

Dearborn;  

3^rdTakoi

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Khom Fai Thai Dining Experience, Macomb;

Pi’s Thai Cuisine, Hazel Park;

Sala Thai, Sterling Heights;

Shin Thai, Royal Oak;

Vegan/vegetarian restaurant

1^st Seva

Ann Arbor, Detroit;

2^ndInn Season Cafe

Royal Oak;

3^rdChive Kitchen

Farmington;  

Other finalists:

Aratham Gourmet To Go, various locations;

Wings

1^st Chicken Shack

various locations;�� 

2^ndAnita’s Kitchen

various locations;

3^rdBrown Iron Brewhouse

Royal Oak, Washington;

Other finalists:

City Wings, Detroit;

Coop Caribbean Fusion, Detroit;

Detroit Wing Co., various locations;

Sweetwater Tavern, Detroit, Southfield;

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Community & Personalities

Author

1^st Mitch Albom

2^ndKristy Robinett

3^rdJimmy Doom

Other finalists:

Brian Bartes,

Jim Benton,

Josh Malerman,

Robert Beatty,

Bartender��

1^st Roxanne Phillips, The Peterboro

Detroit;  

2^ndJacob Feitler, Oak & Reel

Detroit;  

3^rdJimmy Doom, Small’s

Hamtamck;  ��

Other finalists:

Kyle Joseph, Flood’s Bar & Grille, Detroit;

Pamela Allard, Liberty Bar & Poutinerie, Pontiac;

Chef��

1^st James Rigato,��Mabel Gray

Hazel Park;   

2^ndAnthony Lombardo,��Shewolf Pastificio & Bar

Detroit;

3^rdLuciano DelSignore,��Bacco Ristorante��and Casa Pernoi

Southfield, Birmingham;   ,

Other finalists:

Andrew Carmellini, San Morello, Detroit;�� 

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

Jared Gadbaw, Oak & Reel, Detroit;  

Suzy Silvestre, Chive Kitchen, Farmington;  

Community activist

1^st Lori Goldman,��Fems for Dems

2^ndChantel Watkins, One Fair Wage Michigan

3^rdRev. Charles Williams II, National Action��Network Michigan

Other finalists: ��

Jae Bass, Detroit Will Breathe;

Jeff Hocking, Congregation of Every 1;

Jewan Price, Eastside Mutual Aid;

Nicholas Buckingham, Michigan Liberation;

Community��organization

1^st Bees in the D

Detroit;  

2^ndFriendship Circle

West Bloomfield;�� 

3^rdLiving and Learning Enrichment Center

Northville;��

Other finalists:

Congregation of Every 1, Detroit;

Eastside Mutual Aid, Detroit;

NGS Cares, Detroit;

Services to Enhance Potential, various locations;

Local politician

1^st Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan��

2^ndU.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan’s 13th congressional district

3^rdU.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Michigan’s 12th congressional district

Other finalists:

Brett Nicholson, Pontiac Councilman

David Coulter, Oakland County Executive

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, Michigan’s 11th congressional district

Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive

Meteorologist (local)

1^st Dave Rexroth, WXYZ Detroit

��

2^ndAndrew Humphrey, WDIV Local 4

3^rdPaul Gross, WDIV Local 4

Other finalists:

Alan Longstreet, Fox 2 Detroit;

Derek Kevra, Fox 2 Detroit;

Newspaper (local)

1^st Detroit Free Press

2^ndThe Detroit News

3^rdMacomb Daily

Other finalists:

Grosse Pointe News,

The Jewish News,

Michigan Chronicle,

The Spinal Column,

Opinion columnist

1^st Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press

2^ndTerry Foster,��The Detroit News

3^rdNolan Finley, The Detroit News

Other finalists:

Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press;

Ingrid Jacques, USA Today, formerly at The Detroit News;

Leonard Pitts, Detroit Free Press;

Organization��for people with disabilities

1^st Friendship Circle

West Bloomfield;�� ��

2^ndJudson Center

various locations;�� ��

3^rdLiving and Learning Enrichment Center

Northville;  

Other finalists:

Dutton Farm, Rochester;

JVS+Kadima (previously JVS Human Services), Southfield;

Services to Enhance Potential, various locations;

Work Skills Corp., Brighton;

Philanthropist

1^st Dan Gilbert,��the Gilbert Family Foundation

2^ndDenise Ilitch, Ilitch Companies

3^rdMat Ishbia, United Wholesale Mortgage

 ��

Other finalists:

Karen Davidson, William Davidson Foundation;

John and Marlene Boll, John A. & Marlene L. Boll Foundation;

Lois Shaevsky, The Shaevsky Family Foundation;

Nicole Eisenberg, Nicole and Stephen Eisenberg Family Foundation;

Radio DJ

1^st Trudi Daniels,��106.7 WLLZ

2^ndRob Stone, 99.5 WYCD

3^rdHolly Hutton, 99.5 WYCD

Other finalists:

DJ BJ, Hot 107.5;

DJ Ramz in the Mix,

Devin Scillian has been a trusted newsman for our family for years. His compassion, kindness, and honest reporting are obvious and ever so appreciated. He demonstrates humility and humor while demonstrating hope and ethical behavior!”��

—Sheila Henderson, South Lyon

Radio host

1^st Mojo,��Channel 955

 ����

2^ndJay Towers, 100.3 WNIC

3^rdMike Valenti,��97.1 The Ticket

Other finalists:

Dave Hunter, 101 WRIF;

Holly Hutton, 99.5 WYCD;

Radio news��reporter (local)

1^st Charlie Langton,��WWJ News Radio 950

2^ndTony Ortiz,��WWJ News Radio 950

3^rdCynthia Canty,��Michigan Radio

Other finalists:

Brooke Allen, WKAR Public Media;

Roberta Jasina, WWJ Newsradio 950;

Stephen Henderson, WDET 101.9 FM;

Social media��influencer

1^st Darren McCarty

2^ndSeoung Lee

��

3^rdSarah Hermiz��

Other finalists:

Farrah Davidson,

Jaclyn Misch, ��

Jessica Haze,

Pam Ferrara,

Sports reporter (local)

1^st Brad Galli,��WXYZ Detroit

2^ndJennifer Hammond, Fox 2 Detroit

3^rdMitch Albom, Detroit Free Press

Other finalists:

Justin Rose, WXYZ Channel 7;

Terry Foster, 97.1 The Ticket;

Sportscaster (local)

1^st Bernie Smilovitz, WDIV Local 4

2^ndDan Miller, Fox 2 Detroit

3^rdMike Valenti,��97.1 The Ticket

Other finalists:

Neal Ruhl, Oakland Golden Grizzlies;

Steven MacDonald, Detroit Titans;

Teacher

1^st James Pecar,��Chippewa��Valley High School

Clinton Township;�� 

2^ndDarrin Winkler, Pierce Elementary School

Birmingham;   ��

3^rdZach Rondot, Costello Elementary School

Troy;

Other finalists:

Brian Peterson-Roest, Musson Elementary School, Rochester;

Corinne Lyons, Sampson Webber Leadership Academy, Detroit;

Kevin Ozar, North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills;

Robert Hart, Ernest W. Seaholm High School, Birmingham;

Tour company

1^st The Detroit��Bus Co.

Detroit;  ��

2^ndDetroit History Tours

Detroit;   

3^rdCity Tour Detroit

Detroit;   ��

Other finalists:

Detroit Experience Factory, Detroit;

Detroit History Club, Detroit;

RiDetroit, Detroit;

Traffic reporter

1^st Kim DeGiulio,��WDIV Local 4��

2^ndKellie Rowe,�� Fox 2 Detroit

3^rdAli Hoxie, WXYZ Detroit

 ��

TV news anchor (local)

1^st Devin Scillian,��WDIV Local 4

��

2^ndRhonda Walker,��WDIV Local 4

3^rdRoop Raj, Fox 2 Detroit

Other finalists:

Ameera David, WXYZ Detroit;

Karen Drew, WDIV Local 4;

TV news reporter (local)

1^st Karen Drew,��WDIV Local 4

2^ndMaurielle Lue,��Fox 2 Detroit

3^rdKim DeGiulio,��WDIV Local 4

Other finalists: ��

Ameera David, WXYZ Detroit;

Kellie Rowe, Fox 2 Detroit;

Veronica Meadows, Fox 2 Detroit;

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Retail

Antique shop

1^st Vintage Eastern Market

Detroit;  

2^ndOdd Fellows Antiques

Berkley;  

3^rdTime Warp

St. Clair Shores;  

Other finalists:

Judy Frankel Antiques, Troy;

Retro Image, Dearborn;

Appliance shop

1^st ABC Warehouse

various locations;�� 

2^ndSargent Appliance

various locations;  

3^rdWitbeck Home Appliance Mart

West Bloomfield;�� 

Other finalists: ��

Bill & Rods, Livonia;

Specialties Showroom, Berkley;

Auto dealership (group)

1^st The Suburban Collection

various locations;�� 

2^ndLaFontaine��Automotive Group

various locations;  

3^rd�� Szott Auto Group

various locations;��

Other finalists: ��

Matick Automotive Group, Redford; ��

Tamaroff Auto Group, Roseville, Southfield;

Auto dealership (individual)

1^st Bill Brown Ford

Livonia;  

2^ndSerra Whelan Chevrolet

Sterling Heights;��

3^rdDorian Ford

Clinton Township;��

Other finalists:

Bowman Chevrolet, Clarkston;

George Matick Chevrolet, Redford;

Beer selection (store)

1^st Holiday Market

Royal Oak;  ��

2^ndVince & Joe’s��Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  

3^rdRed Wagon Shoppe

various locations;   ��

Other finalists: ��

8 Degrees Plato, Detroit;

Collect, Detroit;

Off the Wagon, Clawson;

The Wine Garden, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights;

Bike shop

1^st Detroit Bikes

Detroit;  

2^ndDowntown Bike Shop

Detroit, Ferndale;��

3^rdKLM Bike & Fitness

Birmingham, Rochester Hills;

Other finalists:

Al Petri and Sons, Woodhaven;

American Cycle and Fitness, various locations;

Bikes, Blades & Boards, Grosse Pointe Park;

Bookstore

1^st John K. King Used and Rare Books

Detroit, Ferndale;

2^ndBook Beat

Oak Park;

3^rdLiterati Bookstore

Ann Arbor;  

Other finalists:

Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe, Grosse Pointe Park;

Pages Bookshop, Detroit;

Source Booksellers, Detroit;

Bridal salon

1^st The Wedding Shoppe

Berkley;  ��

2^ndRoma Sposa

Birmingham;  

3^rdGina’s Bridal Boutique

Milford;  

Other finalists:��

Ashley & Alexandria’s Bridal Boutique, Southfield;

Katerina Bocci Bridal, Shelby Township;

Butcher shop/deli

1^st Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  

2^ndStage Deli

West Bloomfield;  

3^rdMarrow

Detroit;  

Other finalists: ��

Farm Field Table, Ferndale, Grosse Pointe Park;

The Village Butcher, Milford;

I love For the Love of Sugar! The vegan and gluten-free options provide us an opportunity to provide high-end treats for all of those in our family!��

—Victoria Burton,��Warren

Cake shop

1^st For the Love��of Sugar

Detroit;  

2^ndLove & Buttercream

Birmingham;�� 

3^rdVince & Joe’s��Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  

Other finalists: ��

Elite Sweets, Livonia;

Holiday Market, Royal Oak;

Sweet Heather Anne, Ann Arbor;

Candy store

1^st Sanders

various locations;��  ��

2^ndBon Bon Bon

various locations;   

3^rdDoc Sweets’��Candy Co.

Clawson;   

Other finalists:��

American Bulk Food, West Bloomfield;

Mrs. Mason’s Co., Royal Oak;

Spun Sugar Detroit, South Lyon;

The Bulk Store, Taylor;

Cannabis��dispensary��(recreational)

1^st Liv Cannabis

Ferndale, ��

2^ndHouse of Dank

various locations,  ��

3^rdNew Standard

Ann Arbor, Hazel Park;   

Other finalists: ��

Puff Cannabis Co., various locations;

Quality Roots, various locations;

Chocolate/chocolatier

1^st Sanders

various locations;   ��

2^ndBon Bon Bon

various locations;   

3^rdBirmingham Chocolate

Ferndale;

Other finalists:

Alpine Chocolat Haus, Plymouth;

Mrs. Mason’s Co., Royal Oak;

Zoet, Rochester;

Cider mill

1^st Blake’s Orchard��& Cider Mill

Armada;  

2^ndYates Cider Mill

Lake Orion, Rochester Hills;��

3^rdFranklin Cider Mill

Bloomfield Hills;�� 

Other finalists:

Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill, Northville;

Spicer Orchards, Fenton;

Cigar shop

Churchill’s Cigar Bar

various locations;

2^ndWild Bill’s Tobacco

various locations;��

3^rdThe Godfather��Cigar Martini Bar

Rochester Hills;��

Other finalists:

Ambassador Cigars & Spirits, Troy;

Hill & Hill, Grosse Pointe;

Robusto’s, Sterling Heights;

Clothing and accessory resale

1^st Regeneration

Pleasant Ridge;   ��

2^ndDéjà Vu Upscale Designer Resale

Franklin;  

3^rdEldorado General Store

Detroit;  

Other finalists:

Leah’s Closet, Royal Oak;

STEP Thrift Store, various locations;

Coffee brand

1^st The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co.

various locations;����

2^ndMadcap Coffee

Detroit;  

3^rd�ܾ��Բ����������’s Coffee Co.

Ann Arbor;

Other finalists:

James Oliver, various locations;

Sabbath Coffees Roasters, Clawson;

Roos Roast, Ann Arbor;

Vault of Midnight is everything a modern comic shop should be: bright, high energy, and such an amazingly diverse stock.

—David Stein,��Bloomfield Hills ��

Comic book shop

1^st Vault of Midnight

Ann Arbor, Detroit;

2^ndComic City

various locations;

3^rdTime Travelers

Berkley;  

Other finalists:

Comics & More, Madison Heights;

Green Brain Comics, Dearborn;

Farmers market

1^st Eastern Market

Detroit;  

2^ndRoyal Oak Farmers Market

Royal Oak;  

3^rdOakland County Farmers Market

Waterford;  

Other finalists:

Birmingham Farmers Market, Birmingham;

Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market, Farmington,

Fish market

1^st Noble Fish

Clawson;  

2^ndVince & Joe’s��Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  

3^rdPeople’s Fish Market

Pontiac;   

Other finalists:

Andrea’s, Clinton Township, Roseville;

Monahan’s, Ann Arbor;

Flower shop

1^st Viviano��Flower Shop

various locations;  

2^ndFleur Detroit

Bloomfield Hills;   

3^rdThrifty Florist

various locations;  

Other finalists:

Blossoms, Birmingham;

Blumz, various locations;

Furniture &��home goods resale

1^st Vintage��Eastern Market

Detroit;   

2^ndDetroit Urban Artifacts

Detroit;   

3^rdOdd Fellows Antiques

Berkley;  

Other finalists:

Digs Consignment Studio, Clarkston;

Le Shoppe Too, Keego Harbor;

Our Blessings, Milford;

STEP Thrift Stores, various locations;

Furniture store

1^st Leon & Lulu

Clawson;

2^ndGardner White

various locations;��

3^rd�Ҵǰ�������’s

various locations;��

Other finalists: ��

Bright Ideas, Royal Oak, Southfield;

Just by Happenstance, Clinton Township;

Gift shop

1^st Leon & Lulu

Clawson;  

2^ndCity Bird

Detroit;

3^rdRail & Anchor

Royal Oak;   ��

Other finalists:

Bundled, Commerce Township;

Just by Happenstance, Clinton Township;

Gluten-free��products

1^st Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;

��2^ndCacao Tree �䲹��é

Royal Oak;  

3^rdRumi’s Passion

Plymouth;  

Other finalists:

Gluten Free Specialties, Rochester Hills;

Planthropie, Birmingham;

Gourmet foods

1^st Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  ��

2^ndWestborn Market

various locations;��

3^rdPlum Market

various locations;

Other finalists:

Monger’s Provisions, Berkley, Detroit;

Papa Joe’s, various locations;

High-end��clothing store

1^st Tender

Birmingham;  

2^ndCoup D’état

Detroit;  

3^rd������油�Ի���’s��Custom Clothiers

Northville;  

Other finalists:

Capricious, Grosse Pointe Farms;

Carl Sterr, Birmingham;

Hersh’s, West Bloomfield;

Essence Clothing, West Bloomfield;

Home decor shop

1^st Leon & Lulu

Clawson;  

2^ndUrbanum

Detroit;  

3^rdJust by Happenstance

Clinton Township;  

Other finalists: ��

Cristions, Birmingham;

Toni’s Collection, Detroit;

Jewelry store

1^st �ղ������’s

various locations;  ��

2^ndLucido Fine Jewelry

various locations;��

3^rdMiner’s Den Jewelers

Royal Oak;  

Other finalists:

American Jewelry & Loan, various locations;

Elaine B. Jewelry, Ferndale;

Jewelry Set in Stone, Chelsea;

Kids’ clothing store

1^st Lil’ Rascals

Birmingham;  

2^ndApple Blossom��Baby and Decor

Grosse Pointe;  

3^rdLittle High Flyers

Detroit;

Other finalists:

Egg, Birmingham;

Perfect Trading, Bloomfield Township;

Leather goods

1^st Shinola

various locations;  

2^ndNoir Leather

Royal Oak;

3^rdLeon & Lulu

Clawson;   ��

Other finalists:

A.M. Leather, Romulus;

Farmington Hills Leather, Farmington Hills;

Scott Colburn, Livonia;

Lighting shop

1^st Ray Lighting Centers

Novi, Sterling Heights;�� ��

2^ndHerald Wholesale

Troy;  

3^rdRoyce Lighting

Redford;��

Other finalists:

Bondy’s Lighting & Fans, Southgate;

Michael’s Lamp Shop, Lathrup Village;

Your Nesting Place, Milford;

Lingerie store

1^st Harp’s Lingerie

Birmingham;  ��

2^ndNoir Leather

Royal Oak;  

3^rdBusted Bra Shop

various locations;��

Other finalists:

Bra-vo Intimates, Royal Oak;

Hush Intimate Apparel, Brighton;

Sunny J’s Pro Bra & Swimwear, Howell, Plymouth;

Supernatural Lingerie, Birmingham;

Men’s clothing store

1^st Claymore Shop

Birmingham;  

2^ndYoungbloods

Hazel Park;  

3^rdThe Suit Depot

Oak Park;   

Other finalists:

Carl Sterr, Birmingham;

J.Barbaro Clothiers, Auburn Hills, Clinton Township;

Mature Lifestyle Clothier, Detroit, Novi;

UnTied On Woodward, Birmingham;

Nursery/greenhouse

1^st English Gardens

various locations;   

2^nd���ǰ��徱�Ա�’s

various locations;  

3^rdTelly’s Greenhouse

Shelby Township, Troy;  

Other finalists:

Detroit Garden Works, Sylvan Lake;

Farmer John’s, Farmington Hills;

Optical shop

1^st See

various locations;

2^ndRoland Optics

Bloomfield Hills;  

3^rdOptik Birmingham

Birmingham;��

Other finalists:

Prism Park, Hazel Park, Royal Oak;

Shades, Birmingham;

Place to buy an engagement/wedding ring

1^st �ղ������’s

various locations;  

2^ndLucido Fine Jewelry

various locations;  

3^rdMiner’s Den Jewelers

Royal Oak;   

Other finalists:

Astrein’s, Birmingham;

Elaine B. Jewelry, Ferndale;

Jewelry Set in Stone, Chelsea;

Place to buy art

1^st DuMouchelles

Detroit;  ��

2^ndDavid Klein Gallery

Detroit, Birmingham;

3^rdProgressive Art��Studio Collective

various locations;�� 

Other finalists:

Dancing Eye Gallery, Northville;

Lisa Spindler, Detroit;

Nicole Tamer Art Gallery, Detroit;

Record store

1^st Dearborn Music

Dearborn, Farmington;��

2^ndThird Man Records

Detroit;

3^rdFound Sound

Ferndale;  

Other finalists:

Detroit Record Club, Royal Oak;

Rock of Ages, Garden City;

Solo Records, Royal Oak;

UHF, Royal Oak;

Shopping mall

1^st Somerset Collection

Troy;  t�����dz��������ٳ��DZ����𳦳پ��Dz�.���dz� 

2^ndTwelve Oaks Mall

Novi;  s��DZ�ٷɱ������Dz����.���dz� 

3^rdThe Mall at��Partridge Creek

Clinton Township; ����DZ�貹���ٰ����岵�𳦰�����.���dz� 

Other finalists:

Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills;

The Village Shops of Rochester Hills, Rochester Hills;

Skin care shop

1^st Margot��European Spa

Birmingham;   ��

2^ndSkin Bar VII

Detroit;  

3^rdFace Skincare��Medical Wellness

Bingham Farms; ��

Other finalists:

Breathe Bodywork and Beautification, Ferndale;

Skinphorea Facial Bar & Acne Clinic, Detroit, Royal Oak;

Rouge Makeup & Nail Studio, Ferndale;

Ullman’s, Berkley;

Toy store

1^st Toyology

various locations;��

2^ndWhistle Stop��Hobby & Toy

St. Clair Shores;  

3^rdFunky Monkey Toys

Oxford;   

Other finalists:

Genuine Toy Co., Plymouth;

Modern Natural Baby, Ferndale;

Nerd Out, Oak Park;

Vintage/consignment��clothes

1^st Lost and��Found Vintage

Royal Oak;

2^ndRegeneration

Pleasant Ridge;

3^rdDéjà Vu Upscale Designer Resale

Franklin;  

Other finalists:

Leah’s Closet, Royal Oak;

Rat Queen Vintage, Hamtramck;

STEP Thrift Stores, various locations;

Regeneration makes up 75 percent of my wardrobe. I love that I can go in there for everything from fitness to casual to finer wear.

—Megan Fuller, Ferndale

Wine store

1^st Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  

2^ndMotor City Wine

Detroit;  

3^rdKakos Fine Wine,��Beer & Spirits

Birmingham;�� 

Other finalists:

Old Woodward Cellar, Birmingham;

The Royce, Detroit;

Women’s boutique

1^st Ferne Boutique

Ann Arbor, Detroit;�� 

2^ndJust Girls Boutique

Bloomfield Hills;

3^rdTender

Birmingham;��

Other finalists:

Taj Cottage, Farmington Hills;

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Services

After-school��program��(nonschool)

1^stBoys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan

various locations;  

2^ndGoldfish Swim School

various locations;  

3^rd Living and Learning Enrichment Center

Northville;�� 

Other finalists:

Center for Success, Detroit, Pontiac;

Hazel Park Memorial District Library, Hazel Park; hazel-park.lib.mi.us

Auto detailing/car wash

1^stJax Kar Wash��& Auto Detailing

various locations;�� ��

2^ndMr. C’s Car Wash��

various locations;

3^rd Motor City Auto Spa

Royal Oak;  

Royal Oak;  

Other finalists:

Classic Appreciation, Rochester;

Matick Auto Wash, Redford Charter Township;

Auto repair

1^stLaFontaine Automotive Group

various locations;  

2^ndFerndale Collision��& Auto Repair

Ferndale;  

3^rd Kenny’s Lakes Area��Auto Repair

Walled Lake;   

Other finalists:

Bowman Chevrolet, Clarkston;

Quality Lubrication Oil Change and Auto Center, Auburn Hills;

Cannabis delivery

1^stLiv Cannabis

Ferndale;  

2^ndHouse of Dank

various locations;  

3^rd Puff Cannabis Co.

various locations;�� 

Other finalists:

New Standard, various locations;

Skymint, various locations;

Caterer

1^stVince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  ��

2^ndThyme & Honey

St. Clair Shores;�� 

3^rd Chive Kitchen

Farmington;   

Other finalists:

Forte Belanger, Troy;

Skosh Catering, Walled Lake;

Financial planner

1^stMainstay Financial Management

Shelby Township;��

2^ndOliver Financial Planning

Ann Arbor;  

3^rdJeffrey Fratarcangeli

Bloomfield Hills;   ��

Other finalists:

Alexander Strek, Clarkston;

Foguth Financial Group, Brighton;

Shinola [Hotel] is the most stunning venue in all of Detroit. … You feel like you were transported to Paris in the middle of Detroit.

—Melissa Potash,��Birmingham��

Hotel

1^stShinola Hotel

Detroit;  

2^ndThe Townsend

Birmingham;  

3^rd Daxton Hotel

Birmingham;  

Other finalists:

The Henry, Autograph Collection, Dearborn;

Hotel at The Detroit Club, Detroit;

Interior designer

1^stMegan Rose Interiors

Northville;   ��

2^ndJeffrey King Interiors

Birmingham;  

3^rd Michelle Mio

Bloomfield Hills;   

Other finalists:

Jane Spencer Design, Birmingham;

Linda Powers Interiors, Bloomfield Hills;

Kitchen��design service

1^stKSI Kitchen & Bath

various locations;   ��

2^ndLaFata Cabinets

Shelby Township,��West Bloomfield;  

3^rd Maison Birmingham

Birmingham;

Other finalists:

Architectural Kitchens, Troy;

Cole Wagner Cabinetry, Rochester Hills;

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, various locations;

Stonebridge Kitchen & Bath, Wixom;

Michigan resort

1^stGrand Hotel

Mackinac Island;  

2^ndGrand Traverse��Resort & Spa

Acme,  

3^rd Inn at Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor;

Other finalists:

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville;

Hotel Walloon, Walloon Lake;

Pet groomer

1^stCanine to Five

various locations;

2^ndScrubbers Dog Wash

various locations;  

3^rd Bingo Pet Salon

Royal Oak;  

Other finalists:

All Paw Spa, Ferndale;

Somerset Grooming, various locations;

Photographer

1^stMelissa Douglas

2^ndJenna Joann Photography

3^rd Abby B. Photography

Other finalists:

Brenda Leanne Photography;

Stephanie Rosette,

Realtor

1^stNicole McAvoy��of Dobi Real Estate

Birmingham;  

2^ndAndrew Colburn��of Colburn McDonald��& Associates

Rochester;

3^rd Cheryl Waring��of Re/Max

Clarkston;  

Other finalists:

Dan Gutfreund, Birmingham;

Ryan McAulay, Troy;

Special-occasion venue

1^stShinola Hotel

Detroit;  ��

2^ndThe Whiskey Factory

Detroit;  

3^rd Daxton Hotel

Birmingham;   

Other finalists:

Bea’s Detroit, Detroit;

Chive Kitchen, Farmington;

Summer day camp

1^stCranbrook

Bloomfield Hills;  

2^ndThe Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Dearborn;

3^rd Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan

various locations;  

Other finalists:

The Community House, Birmingham;

Jewish Community Center, various locations;

Roeper Summer Programs, Bloomfield Hills;

Tollgate Farm and Education Center, Novi;

Venue for��a kids’ party

1^stZap Zone

various locations;  ��

2^ndDefy

Commerce Charter Township;  

3^rd Franklin Athletic Club

Southfield;  

Other finalists:

Kidcadia Play �䲹��é, Dearborn;

S.W.A.G. Kids Gym, West Bloomfield Township;

Sweet Dreams [Bakery] puts their heart and soul into every single thing they create. They are amazing.

—Kathleen Cross,��Madison Heights

Wedding cakes

1^stSweet��Dreams Bakery

Orchard Lake, Warren;  

2^ndVince & Joe’s��Gourmet Market

Clinton Township, Shelby Township;  

3^rd Mannino’s Bakery

Sterling Heights;�� 

Other finalists:

Cakes by Stephanie, Monroe;

Sweet Heather Anne, Ann Arbor;

Wedding��photographer

1^stErin Schmidt Photography

2^ndSam Sarkis Photography

3^rdJuniper Woods Photography LLC

Other finalists:

Brenda Leanne Photography;

Chettara T. Photography;

Wedding planner

1^stHazel & Gray Events

Plymouth;  

2^ndEmerald City Designs

Farmington Hills;

3^rd A June Event

West Bloomfield;

Other finalists:

Chive Kitchen, Farmington;

Events by Raj S.;

Ines & Marie Events, Southfield;

Wedding venue

1^stShinola Hotel

Detroit; ���󾱲ԴDZ�����dzٱ��.���dz� 

2^nd�ܾ��Բ����������’s��Cornman Farms

Dexter;  

3^rd The Whiskey Factory

Detroit;   

Other finalists:

Bea’s Detroit, Detroit;

The Collins Off Main, Chelsea;

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Sports

Detroit��Lions player

1^st Amon-Ra��St. Brown��