June 2008

Best of Detroit 2008

We all value a good inside tip. And thanks to the readers of Hour Detroit, this issue offers a welcome roster of suggestions on where to go and what to do for a great time in our own hometown.

A Web of Intrigue

Forty years ago this month, six vacationing members of the Robison family were murdered at their secluded cottage in the northern Michigan village of Good Hart. Although theories and suspects...

By Richard Bak

The Chief's Third Act

He's Warren's new police commissioner, aka chief. That makes him both grizzled veteran and new kid on the block, learning the ropes of a city infamous for political intrigue.

By George Bullard

Open Season

In the sultry season, nothing quite compares to savoring a bit of café society with fellow citizens who’ve suddenly spilled onto the streets. It’s time to grab a seat in the shade or the sun...

Hamming It Up at Lile's

When Today Show weather guy Al Roker was “in our neck of the woods” recently work ing on a TV documentary, he discovered Lile’s Ham Sandwich Shop in Dearborn.

By Rebecca Powers

Beauty Mark

A Livonia makeup boutique puts a happy face on women dealing with health problems.

Tuning U.P.

Established performers compare notes with aspiring songwriter in the “Above the Bridge” weekend.

By George Bulanda

True Colors

Tally Hall admits to having a goofy streak with their hue-coded ties, but they’re being taken seriously in the music world.

By Terry Parris Jr.

Building A Roaring Business

Kris Krome's custom-made choppers easily make the cut with cycle buffs, and now he's entering one of his rides in the prestigious S&S Cycle Biker Build-Off.

By Alan Fisk

Suited to Summer

Sartorial etiquette doesn't take a vacation, even on the hottest and most humid days. But it's possible to stay cool while following fashion protocol.

Styling by Lauren Waterstone, hair and makeup by Gjysta Nuculaj

Top-flight Living

The grand opening of the restored Westin Book Cadillac in October will celebrate a four-star oasis for overnight stays, dining, cocktails, and parties. But the festivities also will be a...

Laugh Tracks

Tim Meadows recalls his days with Saturday Night Live.

BY Jim McFarlin

Health Insurance

Buy a swimsuit, get toned, sport a pedicure, and don’t forget to carry a life preserver in the form of sun protection, even when you’re nowhere near the beach.

The Sun's No Fun

For skin protection, aim to have it made in the shade.

By Aleene Jinn Hang

Braylon Edwards

Even when he's off the football field, Braylon Edwards' goal is to look good.

By Aleene Jinn Hang

Success on Rye

It started as a humble deli, but Zingerman's has stacked up its empire to include a creamery, bakery, catering service, coffee company,and restaurant. And its unusual business philosophy is what...

By Christopher Cook

A Cool Idea

An ice cream made with unexpected ingredients takes the flavor well beyond plain vanilla.

By Molly Abraham

Molly's Picks

Vivio’s Food & Spirits and Ike’s Restaurant.

By Molly Abraham

Karen and Kathy Munro

Alexander Nguyen

Hot Spot // Sagebrush Cantina

A Foxy Move

By Molly Abraham

The Best of Times

It's a fact of adult life that we're always trying to recapture a bit of pure childlike joy, which explains the appeal of our annual Best of Detroit feature.

By Rebecca Powers

The J.L. Hudson Department Store

The J.L. Hudson's giant flag draped on the downtown Detroit department store, 1934.

By George Bulanda