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The Detroit News

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Owner of Kuzzo's in Detroit accused of sales tax fraud

The owner of a once-popular Detroit restaurant is accused of violating the state's tax laws, officials said Thursday, Nov. 5. Ronald Bartell was arraigned Tuesday, Nov. 3, in 54A District Court in Lansing, according to court records, about nine months after he suddenly closed Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles, his Detroit restaurant, in February. The 44-year-old Detroit resident is charged with five counts of failing to file a tax return or filing a false return, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison for each felony count. A judge set his bond at $20,000 and scheduled a probable cause conference for Nov. 12. A preliminary exam is set for Nov. 19, court records said. Bartell's attorney, Harrell Milhouse, said Thursday he and his client had no comment on the case. Prosecutors allege the defendant, who established Kuzzo’s LLC and operated Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles in Detroit from 2015 until 2026, violated the state sales tax law. "Michigan businesses are expected to properly collect, report, and remit the sales tax they collect to the state Department of Treasury," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "Sales tax revenue provides essential funding to

Detroit, MI · 5d

The Detroit Free Press

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‘Song of Hiawatha’: Film chronicles a Michigan counterculture maverick

If you’ve spent enough time around rock ‘n’ roll in southeastern Michigan, there’s a colorful figure you’ve invariably encountered at some point: Hiawatha Bailey. Bailey, 78, is one of the Motor City’s true originals, a gay Black man who’s been in the thick of the region’s counterculture from the ‘60s onward, entrenched in hippie radicalism and the later punk movement. Now, after years in the works, a documentary exploring his uncommon life has arrived: “The Song of Hiawatha: The Life and High Times of the First Black Hippie,” will make its local bow Friday (Nov. 6) at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, three months after its world premiere in Austin. The evening promises to be “a real rock ‘n’ roll experience,” as organizers describe it, with a performance by the seminal Detroit punk band Cinecyde and an afterparty at the Old Miami in the Cass Corridor. Along with a gritty, high-octane Detroit rock soundtrack, the 1½-hour film features an array of high-profile Michigan artists and activists whose lives intersected with Bailey’s through the decades, including Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Wayne Kramer, John Sinclair, Niagara Detroit and Pun Plamondon. The freewheeling doc is a passion project of New

Detroit, MI · 5d

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The Man Behind the Sound Rob Brown on House Music Black Detroit and Building a Legacy

“I’ve reached a point I think in my life that I’m looking at making sure that my legacy is solid.” Rob Brown has spent decades making sure Detroit sounds good, but his story begins long before the big stages and festivals. From summer visits to Meridian, Mississippi, where his uncle Paul worked in radio, to building homemade speakers and learning turntables in a neighborhood basement near the University of Detroit, Rob’s love for sound grew through family, curiosity, and community. He remembers block club parties, carrying crates of records, and experimenting with Christmas lights on speakers until “everything cut off.” That childhood creativity eventually became Creative Audio Solutions and 18 years leading technical production for the African World Festival, with mentor Mama Njia Kai challenging him to think bigger. Now Rob faces a different challenge: teaching others to carry the standard he built. “The only way that you can grow is if you delegate responsibility.” This conversation reveals the Black Detroit technical talent behind the microphone and why passing down that knowledge matters.

Detroit, MI · 5d

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Caldo Can-Cun And A Loaded Arizonian Combo Make This Michigan Mexican Restaurant A Classic

A spicy chicken rice soup comes topped with cheese, avocado, and corn strips, and it carries the name of a beach town. That alone made me curious. Then I learned the same menu offers a combo plate with four different beef dishes on it. This spot opened in 1957, and...

Detroit, MI · 5d

The Detroit Free Press

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Longtime metro Detroit restaurants close as owners cite rising costs

Across metro Detroit, longtime restaurants plus a bakery are among the businesses that closed in October. Several of the closing announcements brought diners and customers out in droves for one last taste, slice or sip. On the October list of closings is the last location of the Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak, Capri Italian Bakery in Dearborn and Perry’s Pizza in Clawson – all in business for decades. And like other recent closings, owners cited the economy and high food costs as the reason for closing. Here’s a roundup of metro Detroit's late September and October closings. Atwater in the Park Grosse Pointe Park This Grosse Pointe Park brewery, with a taproom and biergarten in a former church, poured its last pints on Oct. 23. After more than a decade in business, Atwater in the Park ended its run with a farewell party. No reason for the closure was given. Camelia’s Mexican Grill Royal Oak In Royal Oak on 11 Mile Road, the neighborhood spot is permanently closed, per its Google listing. No information was given on its Facebook page or website. A Camelia’s Mexican Grill location in Farmington Hills closed in early 2025. Capri Italian Bakery Dearborn

Detroit, MI · 7d

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Macon Creek accepting artist applications through Nov. 6 for Winter Artisan Festival

MACON CREEK — Artists have until Friday, November 6, to apply for a spot at Macon Creek’s Winter Artisan Festival in Clinton. Organizers say spots are still available. There’s no booth fee, and artists keep all their sales. Artists handle their own payments, and Wi-Fi is provided free of charge.

Clinton, MI · 4d

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This 153-Year-Old Michigan Cider Mill Has Fresh Donuts, Apple Cider, and Ducks by the Creek

Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill has been making fall treats a Michigan tradition since 1873. Located just outside downtown Northville, this historic mill serves fresh apple cider, donuts, caramel apples, and cider slushies. But the food is only part of the reason families keep returning. Kids can climb on a...

Northville, MI · 8d

The Coconut Mama

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Iconic, 1957-born Michigan cafeteria is closing its doors for good

Michigan has already lost several familiar neighborhood restaurants this fall, and another extraordinary goodbye is days away. Sign of the Beefcarver, the original and final location of a once-larger Metro…

Royal Oak, MI · 7d

Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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We asked, you answered. Livingston County's best soup spot is ...

Livingston County has named the best local spot for a bowl of soup, according to a poll from The Daily. Colasanti's Express took home first place, with 18.5% of the vote in the poll ending Nov. 2. The express gourmet grocery store opened at 5580 E. Grand River Ave. in Genoa Township in May. Colasanti's offers options for on-the-go soup lovers, with six flavors available daily. A typical staple is chicken noodle soup, while other popular flavors include broccoli cheddar and lobster bisque. Brighton Bar and Grill and The Ivy Table tied for second place with 15.4%. Jonna's Market in Howell took home third place, with 12.4%. More: Howell has enthusiastic response to opening of 'express' Colasanti's Other nominees that received votes include The Crunchy Pickle (7.7%), Label Kitchen + Bar (1.6%), Stillwater Grill (3.1%), Hamburg Pub (1.6%), Sunrise Family Diner (6.2%), Simply Fresh Market (7.7%), Howell Coney Island (1.6%) and George's Family Restaurant (9.3%). — Contact reporter Makayla Coffee at mcoffee@livingstondaily.com . This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: We asked, you answered. Livingston County's best soup spot is ...

Livingston County, MI · 7d

97.9 WGRD

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Watch: Michigan First Responders Help Trapped Buck Escape Inground Pool

A deer took an accidental dip in a backyard pool and got stuck in the deep end. See how Livonia firefighters stepped in to help him escape.

Livonia, MI · 7d

Hour Detroit Magazine

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Hour Detroit Best Dressed List 2026: Emily Kahn

Emily Kahn’s love of fashion began at Kiddlywinks, the children’s clothing store her mom, Cindy, ran in Birmingham. Kahn studied apparel merchandising and worked in fashion in New York City. […] The post Hour Detroit Best Dressed List 2026: Emily Kahn appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine .

Birmingham, MI · 7d

The Detroit News

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Not cooking? Ideas for dining in and catering on Thanksgiving Day

Smoked turkey from Slows Bar BQ, pineapple and jalapeño slaw from Brown Iron Brewhouse, or a Fishbones Greektown buffet brunch are all options for your Thanksgiving meal this year. Restaurants, gourmet grocery stores and caterers are offering to prepare the holiday meal so you can spend the day with family or friends instead of in the kitchen. Whether you are heading to downtown Detroit the morning of Nov. 26 for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade, catching the Lions battle the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, or looking for somewhere in the suburbs to host your holiday meal, we've got a list of options. Read on for ideas on where to snag a reservation on Thanksgiving Day for brunch or dinner, or how to place an order for a pre-cooked feast for carryout. Dining in on Thanksgiving Atheneum Suite Hotel: Get a hearty start to the day with a brunch buffet of classic dishes and holiday favorites, plus bottomless mimosas. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. $42.95, $21.95 ages 12 and younger. 1000 Brush, Detroit. (313) 962-2323. atheneumsuites.com/special-events . Fishbones Detroit: If you're going to America's Thanksgiving Parade or the Lions game, stop in for a buffet brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Detroit, MI · 6d

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MANÁ Brings “Vivir Sin Aire” Tour for Historic First Visit to Detroit

On Sunday November 1st, Maná brought rockeros in Detroit together for their Vivir Sin Aire Tour. The Vivir Sin Aire tour officially launched in September 2025 in San Antonio, Texas and has been primarily a North American and Latin America tour, travelling through hundreds of cities across Canada, U.S.A, the majority of the Americas.

Detroit, MI · 5d

DBusiness Magazine

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‘Detroit: The City of Chefs III’ Premieres on Dec. 14 at Emagine Theatre Novi

Following 16 months of production, filmmaker Keith Famie and Bending River Films in Canton Township will premiere “Detroit: The City of Chefs III” on Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. […] The post ‘Detroit: The City of Chefs III’ Premieres on Dec. 14 at Emagine Theatre Novi appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

Detroit, MI · 5d

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Michigan Hot Dog Stands That Have Barely Changed Since Opening: 6 Worth Visiting

Michigan takes its hot dogs seriously, and a few stands across the state still serve them the same way they did decades ago. Think chili-topped coneys, simple menus, tile counters, and car hops bringing root beer right to your window. These spots skipped the trendy makeovers and kept doing what...

Michigan · 8d

ClickOnDetroit.com

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Music, Magic, and More This Weekend in Metro Detroit

Your weekend is here - and so is your weekly GO Guide. From early holiday shopping to fun events for little ones, here are some of our Metro Detroit picks. November 7th | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. November 8th | 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Plymouth. The colorful DreamWorks...

Metro Detroit, MI · 5d

MetroTimes

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A beloved Ann Arbor shawarma spot just got more room

An Ann Arbor shawarma favorite has a bigger home. Shawarma Shop & Bakery has opened in an expanded space inside the 777 Building at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, giving the family-run Lebanese restaurant more room for diners while keeping it close to the Southside neighborhood where it built its following.

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

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Manchester Diner hosts all-around-the-world dinners

Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. The Manchester Diner located at 112 Adrian St, has been hosting special 5-course dinners that feature a specific culture, region, or national cuisine for local Manchester foodies to sample and enjoy. Each featured meal includes a multiple-option appetizer plate, soup or salad, two main courses, and finishes off with dessert. The latest of the dinners was German-themed food, on Thursday, October 22, and featured main courses of rouladen and schnitzel. It also featured traditional German knoedeln (potato balls), spätzle, homemade red cabbage, beinensteich (bee-sting cake) for dessert, and more. Happy Oktoberfest!

Manchester, MI · 8d

The Spun

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KATSEYE Cancels Show Due to Health Issues

KATSEYE postponed their headlining show just minutes before the group was set to take the stage at an arena concert.

Detroit, MI · 7d

Inside Pulse

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Northville Cemetery Massacre rolls onto Blu-ray in December

Northville Cemetery Massacre is a great motorcycle gang flick from the ’70s. The Spirits Motorcycle Club just wants to enjoy the wedding of two members, but the law keeps shutting down the fun. During one bust, a cop goes too far with a local girl and blames it on a gang member. This leads to local citizens wanting to forcibly shutdown the Spirts one bullet at a time. Northville Cemetery Massacre is one of the classics of the genre that flourished at the drive-ins. Now this classic film is getting released with even more footage of violence between the cops, the vigilantes and the gang. The movie’s score was created by Mike Nesmith of The Monkees. Here’s the press release from VCI Entertainment:

Detroit, MI · 5d

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