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Michigan Restaurant Now Named ‘Best Chinese’ Spot In The Nation
There's no shortage of incredible restaurants in Michigan where you can grab a quick meal or plan a date night. And no matter what cuisine you're craving, you'll find a spot to enjoy unique dishes. And if you're looking for one of the best Chinese restaurants in America, you'll find it in the Great Lakes state.
Celebrate Community: 16th Annual ‘Jazz on the Ave’ Customer Appreciation Block Party on August 3
Get ready to groove and celebrate as Mike’s Fresh Market and University Commonwealth team again for the 16th Annual Jazz on the Ave. It’s a vibrant customer appreciation block party that promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. On Saturday, August 3, the event will feature a full...
What’s the Dill with Keith Lee in Michigan Again?
TikTok superstar food critic Keith Lee shows that sometimes the messier the food, the better the taste as he visits a unique Detroit restaurant. If you're not one of Keith Lee's 16.4 million followers, maybe you recognize his face from a strange moment at the BET Awards. Either way, this guy can make or break a restaurant. He travels around the country trying food and giving an honest review. His popularity isn't because of his honest reviews alone. This guy has a lot of heart. We'll talk more about that in a minute. Right now, let's check out this food.
Summer Beer Festival, cats and cars: Things to do this weekend
There’s plenty to do in metro Detroit as we enter the last weekend of July. Sterling Heights will come alive with live music, carnival rides, art, and more. West Bloomfield will offer a fine arts fair with scenic views of Orchard Lake. Cat enthusiasts can visit a cat show in Taylor, while spectators can watch classic cars cruise down Telegraph, and beer lovers can savor the flavors from Michigan brewers in Ypsilanti. ...
Fox Theatre Announces 2024/2025 Line-Up
Start making plans to see your favorites take the stage at the Fox Theatre this fall and winter. From Christmas classics to music icons, there’s something for everyone. Ain’t To Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations (Thursday, Oct. 3rd & 4th | 2 shows)
Canfield Street Fair, free yoga, improv training and more Detroit event picks
From the spicy (burlesque) to the stimulating (an authors’ talk), here’s what you won’t want to miss. Canfield Street Fair, free yoga, improv training and more Detroit event picks · Outlier Media
Dine Inside The Whitney, A Mansion From 1894 In Detroit
I've recently started watching Peaky Blinders, which is set in 1919 and features some truly extravagant buildings for the time. While it's just a show, no shortage of mansions in media makes you envious that you weren't fortunate enough to be born into an oil tycoon family or something similar.
Detroit woman who's visited every country on Earth to share her story in Grosse Pointe
Everyone wants to meet Jessica Nabongo. Why? Because the 40-year-old author and globetrotter is the first Black woman to travel to every country on Earth. Her book, ‘The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,’ was published by National Geographic in 2022 and was an instant...
Detroit Institute of Bagels abruptly closes as some workers quit after business was sold
Detroit’s Core City neighborhood is buzzing with the abrupt closure of Detroit Institute of Bagels, with no immediate plans to reopen after a third of its workers resigned over its recent sale to the building's landlord, well-known Detroit developer Philip Kafka. The well-known bagel shop on Grand River, commonly known as DIB, is typically open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. But on Wednesday, a sign posted on the shop's door announced its closure as they...
Detroit's Weekend Extravaganza: From Taco Showdown and Burger Week to Sterlingfest and Royal Oak Pride
As Detroit unwinds into another summer weekend full of events, those looking to step out into the city are spoiled for choice. WWJ Newsradio lists Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair as a three-day festival featuring artists like Carly Collura and John Michael Montgomery. A taco lover’s paradise awaits at the Taco Showdown Detroit in Eastern Market, promising an indulgent experience with local taquerias, margaritas, and live entertainment.
Huge Bags Will Be Common At Detroit River
DETROIT – Major League Fishing will visit the Detroit River this week for the sixth and final Invitational event of the season. Competition days are today through Sunday. This tournament marks the 99th time that MLF (and FLW) has hosted an event that launched from the Detroit River, although if you add in the events that have taken place on Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie – also options for tournament anglers in this event – the number balloons to 184 events. The glacier blue waters are known for its massive smallmouth bass populations, and local competitor Troy Stokes of Trenton, Mich., says that right now, the fishery is on fire.
Things to do in Detroit area, July 26 and beyond
• Tamar Braxton: Feb. 26, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary. • 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series: Subscription packages and individual tickets, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary. On sale 10 a.m. July 26. • Kehlani with FLO and Anycia: Sept. 10, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
Why is Detroit known for Coney Dogs and Coney Island diners instead of, you know, Coney Island?
DETROIT – Hockeytown is known for many things -- the automotive industry, the massive art and music scene, people leaving to work in North Carolina of all places -- but is there anything more iconic to Detroit’s food scene than the Coney Dog?. Sure, we have Detroit-style pizza,...
This Restaurant’s Mouthwatering Cheeseburger Has Been Crowned the Best in Michigan
Covered in melty cheese, topped with bacon, slathered with ketchup - however you stack up your cheeseburger, no doubt they are one of America's favorite dishes. Well one cheeseburger in Michigan is getting praised as the very best the state. Foodie publication Lovefood.com went on a mission hunt down America's...
Hulk Hogan in Metro Detroit to launch new 'Real American beer,' says he saw an open lane when Bud Light crashed
A superstar pro wrestler is in Metro Detroit, making stops at bars and party stores today and tomorrow to promote a new beer. He told WWJ’s Tony Ortiz what it’s all about.
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