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    ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit: January 2023 Digital Edition

    We scoured the region to find the people making the Motor City what it is β€” and what it’s becoming – for this year’s ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroiters. Our findings range from a commodore and a rising soccer star to a viral state senator and a singer-songwriter with presidential prestige, and beyond.

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    A state senator who went viral and a singer-songwriter on a president’s playlist. A baseball legend and a rising soccer star. A commodore and an art curator. The man behind opera’s evolution and a woman DJing in the big leagues. An artist, a CEO, a community organizer, an auto industry giant. From every corner of […]

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    Editor’s Letter: ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit’s 2023 ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroiters List and Notable Detroit Anniversaries

    In this issue, we present 2023’s ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroiters, 12 individuals who are making a difference in metro Detroit and beyond. These honorees represent several sectors that make up the fabric of our city, including politics, the automotive industry, music, art, sports, community activism, tourism, and even the maritime industry. When this feature debuted 20 years […]

  • Unique Cold-Weather Recreation Experiences in Michigan

    With nearly 3,300 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 3,000 miles of cross-country ski trails, more than 6,500 miles of interconnected snowmobile trails, and 51 ski and snowboarding areas boasting a total of 260 lifts and nearly 1,000 runs, Michigan’s β€œWater-Winter Wonderland” nickname is well deserved. Ready to become immersed in one of Michigan’s unique cold-weatherΒ experiences? […]

  • Culture Calendar: Top Events in Metro Detroit in 2023

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    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, we’ve asked Ryan Patrick Hooper, the host ofΒ CultureShiftΒ on 101.9 WDETΒ to share his top January 2023 events in the area. Here, find his picks for […]

  • 2022 in Hindsight

    A year is a long time in politics and life. When ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit asked an esteemed panel of experts in November 2021 to offer predictions for 2022, there was an awful lot they couldn’t have imagined. Like, say, that half the field of Republican gubernatorial candidates would disappear from the ballot due to signature fraud. […]

  • Burning Questions: Recession, School Safety, Gun Control, & More

    In last year’s β€œBurning Questions,” we pondered pressing topics related to the approaching 2022 elections. There may be no controversial campaigns or hotly contested races in store for the coming year, yet somehow, the political climate seems as fervent as ever. The sense of calm that settled in a few months back, once the ballots […]

  • Community Development Projects in Metro Detroit in 2023

    Project: Michigan Central What it is: Ford Motor Co. made waves in 2018 when it announced it had acquired the long-abandoned and decaying Michigan Central Station. Now, that vision is on the brink of coming to fruition β€” and it’s not just about the station itself. The station will anchor a 30-acre walkable campus known […]

  • Local Bartenders Share The Biggest Drink Trends of 2023

    We’ve all changed in the last few years. It makes sense that the way we drink has shifted along with that. COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a demand for easy-to-mix cocktails for budding home bartenders. As the pandemic wore on, an initial surge in drinking turned into a focus on more creative but lower-proof drinks. […]

  • Three Must-Visit Food Pop-ups in Metro Detroit

    If you’re looking for exciting new food trends in Detroit, chances are you won’t find them in a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant. Across the metro area, chefs are fully embracing their independence and creativity through carefully planned pop-ups. Appearing at local bars, cafes, and festivals, these must-try culinary experiences showcase each chef’s background, talents, and passions. […]

  • Sofa Stories Gives Homeless Youth a Chance to Share Their Experiences

    Sitting on a sofa in the middle of a brick sidewalk in Detroit, a young man looks into a camera and says he’s lucky. β€œI have a roof over my head and a place to sleep,” he continues. β€œRight here on this couch, actually.” He goes on to tell the story of how he came […]

  • How to Make Ima Izakaya’s Pennyroyal Cocktail

    Located in historic Corktown, Ima Izakaya’s offers a menu filled with sushi, pho, ramen soups, ahi tuna tartare, Japanese barbecue eggplant, and much more.Β Their drink menu includes beers, ciders, wine, mocktails, and craft cocktails including the Mezcal-based Pennyroyal. Learn how to make this cocktail at home with this handy recipe. Ingredients: 1.5 ounces mezcal 1 […]

  • Curated & Curious: A Look at Isabelle Weiss’ Industrial-Style Loft

    “Every day is a discovery,” Isabelle Weiss says of her home in the Method Development lofts at the Detroit Design District. β€œAnd I work an oatmeal bowl away from where I live. Indeed, the 33-year-old occupies a loft located just an elevator ride above her business, I.M. Weiss Gallery. Located at the border between the […]

  • The Right Beat: A Q&A with Detroit-based DJ Donavan Glover

    If you frequent popular Detroit clubs like Deluxx Fluxx, Spot Lite, or Marble Bar, chances are you have danced the night away to one of Donavan Glover’s sets. The 32-year-old Detroit native has been a consistent presence on the city’s DJing scene since picking up the craft in 2018. Detroit-born singer-songwriter Amp Fiddler and music […]

  • Dress Up: 8711 Showroom Offers Creative Space for Stylists

    When Daun Green was a teenager growing up on Detroit’s west side during the early aughts,Β she loved helping friends pick out their homecoming dresses and going-out attire. Two decades later, she is not only a successful self-taught wardrobe stylist but the owner of a recently opened wardrobe leasing company in one of her hometown’s historic […]

  • Restaurant Report: Symposia by Papas

    Hanging in the dining room of Symposia, the new restaurant at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Greektown, is a striking piece of art that captures the energy of a colorful, modern, and vibrant city. Crowds of people fill the streets of Detroit, with the skyline looming large in the back. The piece is by St. […]

  • Restaurant Review: Cash Only

    As I surveyed the swanky and intimate dining room of Cash Only Supper Club, I began to wonder, Is this place couples only? When I do reviews, I usually go with my husband, because as a chef by trade, he has lots of opinions. He was working on the first night I went, so I […]

  • How to Make Babo Detroit’s Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

    Kris Lelcaj, the owner of Babo Detroit, the all-day diner in Midtown, named the eatery after his father “babo,” which is slang for “dad” in Albanian. Their menu is made up of “artisanal takes on comfort food classics” like eggs Benedict, and avocado toast along with burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteak and more. Their lemon ricotta […]

  • The Way It Was β€”Β Queen Elizabeth II On The Detroit River

    1951Β  She reigned as the United Kingdom’s Monarch for so long that it’s hard to think of her title as anything other than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Having served in that capacity for more than 70 years, she will be remembered as Britain’s longest-serving monarch. But back in 1951, she was simply Princess Elizabeth. […]

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