August 2023
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ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit: August 2023 Digital Edition
The Food issue of ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit is here!
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The Faces of Lingerie β Lisa Hardy Hamill & Kim Hickson β Harpβs Lingerie
A customized fit and extraordinary lingerie are the secrets to a happy customer. The granddaughters of Betty Harp, founder of Harpβs Lingerie β Lisa Hardy Hamill and Kim Hickson β know that what you wear underneath your outfit is just as important as the clothes themselves.
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The Face of Beautiful Brows β Kristina Simony β Kikiβs Brow Studio
Kiki has artistic and natural ability to design and create beautiful brows.
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The Face of Braces – Dr. Hadi Daia – Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics
βA healthy, beautiful smile can change a life,β says Dr. Hadi Daia, an acclaimed orthodontist, a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
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The Faces of Loving Your Smile – Simony Dental Group
The Simony Dental Group is one of the most highly recommended dental offices in the Detroit metropolitan area.
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The Faces of Contemporary Luxury Homes – Nosan Signature Homes
Nosan Signature Homes has grown out of decades of successful home-building projects.
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The Faces of Aesthetics – Complexion Med Spa
Complexion Spa is an avant-garde establishment combining medical expertise with the art of beauty.
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The Face of Medical Malpractice Defense – Cullen McKinney – Tanoury, Nauts, McKinney, & Dwaihy, PLLC
From a young age, Cullen McKinney knew he wanted to be part of the health care system.
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The Face of Great Lakes Trucking – Liliya Skikun – Great Lakes Trucking MI Inc.
Liliya Skikun is the founder and president of Great Lakes Trucking MI.
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The Faces of Grosse Pointe Real Estate β Higbie Maxon Agney, Inc.
Higbie Maxon Agney is an independently owned agency thatβs committed to providing luxury service by offering an unparalleled level of support to every client.
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The Face of Apparel for Pet People β Temeria Heard β Swaggles
Founded in 2019 by Temeria Heard, Swaggles is a Detroit-born brand that offers unique paw-branded apparel and accessories for βpawrentsβ and their dogs.
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The Faces of Cannabis Renewal β LIV Cannabis Co.
LIV Cannabis Co. is proud to be a community-forward cannabis company.
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The Faces of Yomi Robotics Dental Implants – Dr. Shakeel Niazi – The Elite Smile Center
Dr. Shakeel Niazi and the dental professionals at The Elite Smile Center are committed to providing state-of-the-art technology that will affordably brighten your smile.
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The Faces of Real Estate Excellence β Cindy Kahn β The Agency Hall & Hunter
Cindy Kahn has been a prominent figure in the industry for 18 years. Specializing in southeast Michiganβs finest residential properties, sheβs recognized as the No. 2 agent in the state by RealTrends and The Wall Street Journal.
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The Faces of Orthopedic Excellence β The CORE Institute
Superior outcomes, proven results, and a world-class team that cares about each and every patient.
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The Faces of Michigan Luxury Real Estate – Renee Lossia-Acho & Tushar Vakhariya – TVA + RLA – KW Domain
Renee Lossia-Acho and Tushar Vakhariya, with combined experience as top producing brokers of over 40 years, have teamed up to transform the real estate experience.
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The Face of Restoration – Ellen A. Janetzke, M.D., PC
An accomplished plastic surgeon, Dr. Ellen Janetzke offers the most current surgical and nonsurgical options so you can look your very best.
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The Faces of Enduring and Handcrafted Window Coverings – Mariella Trentacoste & Mary Grace Dickson – Mariella’s Custom Drapery
Step into the world of Mariellaβs Custom Drapery, where decades of passion and expertise collide.
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The Face of Northern Michigan Real Estate β Patrick Leavy β Kidd & Leavy Real Estate
For more than 24 years, Pat Leavy has been helping families create memories in northern Michigan. With boundless energy, perseverance, and a great staff, heβs been the No. 1 agent in northern Michigan for the past 13 years, with over $380 million sold in the last three years.
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The Faces of Cosmetic Surgery – Mariam Awada, MD FACS – Michigan Cosmetic Surgery, PC
Dr. Mariam Awada is proud to be known as the go-to plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients who are considering cosmetic surgery.
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The Faces of Investment Management β Kristie Guadiano and Todd Moss β Greystone Financial Group, LLC
Greystone Financial Group offers dynamic solutions to individuals and employer retirement plans, to help their clients thrive at every stage of life.
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The Faces of Mortgage Banking β Harry Glanz & Dan Burke β Capital Mortgage Funding
Since 1992, Capital Mortgage Funding has been a leader in Michiganβs mortgage banking industry.
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The Faces of Periodontics β Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics
Dr. Joseph Nemeth, a world-renowned periodontist, has served the metro Detroit area for over 30 years.
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The Face of Health Insurance – Medicare Pro
Lee Pantely, founder of Health Insurance β Medicare Prois a licensed agent dedicated to providing expert advice to individuals, families, and groups when choosing Medicare or health and life insurance.
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The Face of Elevated & Timeless Interior Design – Bri Thiede – Cozy Haus Designs
Having grown up in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, Cozy Haus Designs owner Bri Thiede has always loved Southern hospitality and strives to bring approachable elements into every home.
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The Faces of Michigan’s #1 Realtor – Kathy Broock & Company – Max Broock Realtors
Kathy Broock, a highly accomplished Michigan real estate professional, has earned a stellar reputation due to her exceptional track record and personal connections.
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The Faces of COTS – Creating Opportunities to Succeed Through the Passport to Self-Sufficiencyβ’
COTS empowers families in poverty to collaborate, thrive, and succeed in building strong households, neighborhoods, and communities.
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Revisiting Detroit’s Iconic Restaurants
The Ambassador Bridge. Boblo Island. Faygo. The Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings. There are certain things in this world weβll always associate with Detroit. Now think restaurants that have defined how Detroiters have chosen to dine out over time. With that in mind, weβve pieced together a pantheon of restaurants β beyond our Coney […]
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Editor’s Letter: The 2023 Food Issue
Pull in your chair, tuck in your napkin, and get ready to dig in to ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroitβs annual Food Issue. Whereas last year we brought you the 10 best new restaurants in metro Detroit, this year we are turning the tables and paying homage to 11 of the regionβs most iconic eateries. We realized that […]
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Culture Calendar: Top Metro Detroit Events for August 2023
Metro Detroit is always so full of events and other fun things to do that it can be tough keeping track of it all. To help you plan your weekend itineraries, weβve asked Ryan Patrick Hooper, the host ofΒ CultureShiftΒ on 101.9 WDETΒ to share his top August happenings in the area. Plus, find save the dates for […]
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Meet the Local Chefs Recognized by the James Beard Foundation
Films have the Oscars. Plays have the Tonys. Music has the Grammys. For the food industry, the James Beard Foundation Awards are the ne plus ultra of accolades. Itβs a huge honor to have your name submitted during the open call for entry, let alone to become a semifinalist, nominee, or winner. The James Beard […]
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‘The Detroit News’ Turns 150
Milestones are always important, but thereβs something extra special about seeing a legacy newspaper in one of Americaβs largest cities turn 150. In an era when weβve seen some of the most iconic news organizations fall β not to mention the countless unmentioned smaller ones β getting your local news delivered by local reporters, on […]
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Being Muslim in Michigan
The national landscape of discrimination facing Muslim Americans is changing fast, according to a report this spring by civil rights group the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The report reveals a trend of decreasing discrimination overall, especially when it comes to interactions with the government. In Michigan, the shifting dynamics are a bit more nuanced. βI […]
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Detroit Lions 2023 Preseason Report
In early June, I was invited to attend the Detroit Lionsβ three-day minicamp for the very first time. Each day, I attended Dan Campbellβs press conferences and then watched the team run through its practice sessions for a couple of hours. Seeing the team in person and looking back on my 50-plus-year history as a […]
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How Detroit Nonprofit Make Food Not Waste Works Toward Sustainability
Pull into the parking lot behind the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Indian Village on any given Friday morning, and youβll find the staff of Make Food Not Waste hard at work cooking, preparing, and packing dishes for locals to pick up in the parking lot. MFNW is a nonprofit that specializes in collecting food […]
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The CEO of Shops on Top Talks Style and Fashion
Learning to flex oneβs fashion muscle can take time, but Shops on Top CEO Deron Washington had developed a standout sense of style by elementary school. As early as age 8, he was asking to be sent to school in dress shirts and ties, and in high school, the outfits heβd put together with clothes […]
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Where to Grab a Drink Along The Waterfront in Metro Detroit
The recipe for a perfect waterfront beverage is elusive, but there are some common ingredients. Take a sunny summer afternoon or evening, add a lazy breeze and a killer view of glittering waves, and mix in some friends and an ice-cold drink, and youβre on the right track. For some, that perfect summer drink is […]
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Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice
“Damn!” said one of my travel companions as we arrived in Iceland after our six-hour flight from Detroit. βI had no idea so many of my followers had Iceland on their bucket lists.β This was the first full day of a three-and-a-half-day press trip to Iceland in May for select members of Detroit media, sponsored […]
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The Art of Bonsai Trees
I introduced myself to Ray Zeno as a serial killer. We were in the back of Tellyβs Greenhouse, where he sat working at an old folding table among a forest of potted trees β bonsai. Directly to his right was the bonsai hospital, full of brown recovering trees, which I wish Iβd known existed during […]
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How to Make Metropolitan Bar & Kitchen’s Gold Finch Cocktail
Metropolitan Bar & Kitchen is part of a neighborhood market with an adjoining eatery that serves “familiar, approachable, and just damn good” food as well as craft cocktails and beer on tap. Try making their Gold Finch cocktail at home with this handy recipe. Ingredients Gold Finch 1 1β2 ounces mezcal 3β4 ounce Chai Syrup […]
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A Look Inside One Very Comfortable Bloomfield Hills Kitchen
Like many young families living in older houses, Ryan and Chelsea Pasquali of Bloomfield Hills wanted to change their 1974 ranch-style homeβs layout and design to accommodate a more modern lifestyle. They wanted a flowing floor plan and the ability to entertain family and friends comfortably. For the kitchen, must-haves were lots of dining space, […]
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Noel Paul Stookey on the Peter, Paul and Mary Performance at the March on Washington
Aug. 28, 1963, was an especially significant and influential day for one graduate of Birmingham (now Seaholm) High School. For 60 years ago, as a member of the chart-topping folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, 25-year-old Noel Paul Stookey performed βIf I Had a Hammerβ and βBlowinβ in the Windβ at the National Mall before […]
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Vegan Fine Dining Establishments in Metro Detroit
While vegan comfort food has found its way to menus across metro Detroit, plant-based fine-dining experiences are more of a rarity. Nonetheless, often nestled among mainstream menu items, elegant vegan eats can be found with some exploration and resolve. In fact, some of the areaβs hottest locales offer such dining. Consider these must-tries. Freya Diffused […]
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Black Wedding Experience Pop Up Expo in Detroit at Former Tiger Stadium
Have you heard? The Black Wedding Experience Expo is touching down in Detroit on September 23, 2023, at the Former Tiger Stadium!
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This Ann Arbor Graphic Novelist Highlights Scientists in His Work
The zigzaggy career of Ann Arbor-based author Jim Ottaviani β whoβs now published more than a dozen science-centric graphic novels β began, in part, via a National Geographic article about nuclear engineering that featured illustrations by Barron Storey, an artist who, fittingly, inspired no small number of comic book creators. βI decided junior or senior […]
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Debunking 5 Myths About Laser Hair Removal
Unwanted hair doesnβt care about skin tone, age, or gender. It grows and grows, but that doesnβt mean you have to be stuck with it forever! Most of us try, in vain, to maintain smooth, hair-free skin through outdated hair removal methods. We feel doomed to go through an endless cycle of shaving and waxing […]
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How to Make The Kitchen by Cooking with Que’s’ Roasted Beet Salad
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que is Detroit’s only demonstration kitchen that works to “teach people to eat to live. Menu options include meat options alongside plant-based options like their roasted beet salad, which you can make at home with this recipe. Ingredients Vegan Roasted Beet Salad 4 red and golden beets 2 1β2 tablespoons […]
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The Way It Was β Eastern Market
1937 For 132 years, farmers like the ones shown here on Aug. 14, 1937, working tirelessly at the crack of dawn, have hauled tons of fresh produce to Detroitβs Eastern Market. Today, on a typical Saturday, up to 40,000 people enjoy the colorful and festive market while strolling through five large sheds and loading carts, […]
