Best former Detroiter: Kwame. “Thank God.”
Ice cream parlor:
“Stone Cold.”
Freebie:
Watching Tiger games from the street outside.
Coveted Job:
“Retired & Rich” “Any”
Future Mich. governor:
“A Republican!” “Not Monica Conyers!”
Radio voice:
[The late] J.P. McCarthy, “I know. I know.”
Dinner companion:
Ernie Harwell. “Can you imagine his stories?”
Detroit souvenir:
Roadside hubcap A brick from Michigan Ave. Fly ball from Comerica Park “A text [message] from Kwame Kilpatrick.”
Local Sports Play-by-play:
Ernie Harwell. “No one will ever equal him.”
Best sommelier:
“The guy at Holiday Market.”
Margarita:
“Don’t drink.”
Magazine selection:
“Barnes & ‘Nibbles’ ”
Colorful character:
(Detroit Councilwoman) Monica Conyers
Best traffic reporter:
“The blonde on in the early a.m.”
Pedicure:
“I can’t give away the best pedicure in Detroit.”
Company to work for:
The government. “Never get pay cuts. No expectations.”
Sporting event:
Grand Prix. “Even though they are stopping.” | Best Freebie: “The dog (that I kept) that walked into my office looking for a home — best client ever!”
Best Place to See a Local Band:
“El Comal hosts the occasional show in the back dining area. Local acts include SSM, Bad Party, and Awesome Color." — Lauren Bruyninga, associate broker, O’Connor Real Estate and Development
Best Place for Cutting-edge Fashion:
“Linda Dresner. No need to travel out of state. She gives the best selection of top fashion right here at home.”
Best Place to Buy Children's Clothing:
“Purple Bear. It offers a great selection of rock ’n’ roll and funky clothing for children.” — Elle Elder, Orchard Lake
Best Choice for a Local Celebrity Dinner Companion:
“Kid Rock. I’d like to ask him how he got from Romeo to where he is now.” — Rino Marra, owner, Figo Salon, Birmingham
Best Tailor for Alterations:
“Walter at Carl Sterr. He’s not just working the clothing, but working the clothing for the body. He pulls off miraculous tailoring in record time.”
Best Men’s Clothing Store:
“Carl Sterr, Hands down. Shopping at Carl Sterr is an experience, a true collaboration with a master of the trade.” — Danny Victor, attorney, Bloomfield Hills
Colorful Character:
“Tyree Guyton, the man who made us consider how we all can co-exist like polka dots and jelly beans.” — Michael Poris, architect, McIntosh Poris Associates, Birmingham
Best Carryout:
“Steve’s Deli. Quality ingredients. Tastes delicious. One dinner can easily feed three; the portions are staggering!”
Best Burger:
“Redcoat Tavern. Their Piedmontese burger with grilled onions, mushrooms, and Swiss is sinfully good.”
Best Gift Shop:
“Pure Detroit. All things Detroit, always good for out-of-town guests or visiting Detroit transplants.” — Michael Poris, architect at McIntosh Poris Associates, Birmingham
Best florist:
“The Parsonage in downtown Clarkston. [The owner] can get anything you want. I can come to her with an idea, and she will just match what I was thinking and make it just beautiful.” — Danny Victor, attorney, Bloomfield Hills
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The flurry of Best of Detroit paper ballots arrived scrawled, flourished, and meticulous — typewritten even — complete with upbeat comments, sniping, unintentionally funny typos, and fervently local loyalties expressed in ink. Readers who cast written and online ballots voted for fondly remembered dead Detroiters and offered quips that reflected the economic times. Here’s a random sampling of 2009’s outpouring of “Bests.”
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Reader Comments:
Best Childcare Facility- KiddieKlub of Rochester Hills. Drop in, drop off, private pre school, daycare. Country club-like atmosphere. Very flexible hours, educated, allergy friendly staff and environment. www.kiddieklub.com Daily activities, public welcome in gigantic indoor play area. Healthy cafe', great for adults to come and relax while their kids play on playscape. 3 dramatic play rooms complete with costumes, little kitchen, train room. Kids can dress up, play all day for only $7.00 with parent. Unique summer camps available. Located at 2897 Crooks Road, just norht of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills. www.kiddieklub.com 248-852-4012
Hello Hour Mag Friends!
Just to let you know that Carol Lewis Day Spa in Birmingham has expanded and it is beautiful! You're welcome to come in for Spa Parties, Facials, Couples Massage, Nails, Hair, Makeup and best of all the Best Eyebrow Shaping you'll ever have! You're all invited, Men, women and teens! It's comfortable and professional. Print this off for 1/2 off a Specialty Facial for first time clients! Thanks for visiting! www.carollewisdayspa.com 248-642-1570 386 E. Maple Rd. Birmingham, MI 48009
Best Rental Company for Events: Sposa Seating! They have the best chair covers, linens, napkins, & charger plates in Detroit! The quality is the best in the industry & the prices are unbelievable...Check them out at www.sposaseating.com. I used them for my engagement party, shower, & wedding...and we were published in HOUR's Metro Detroit Bride & Ambassador & we chosen to be featured on WE's Platinum Weddings! The latter of the magazines published two photos of just the table settings b/c they were "wow'ed". Oh and their customer service is by far A+. They were the easiest vendor that I used for the events & delivered more than what I paid for! I'm so thankful for what they did that I'm their biggest cheerleader now...Here's to voting them HOUR's best linens for 2010...Oh they are nominated for WDIV's Best of Detroit for best rentals - Click here to vote for them:
http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/sposa-seating/biz/354640
Oh & Best Dry Cleaners for 2010: One Hour Martinizing located at 29326 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034. They have the best prices & are one of the most premier cleaners in Michigan. It's the only place where I take my daily clothes & the place that perserved my wedding gown & did a great job!For more info, call them @ (248) 357-3011.
I went to a Dry Cleaners in Novi All-Star Cleaners on Beck Rd and they are by far the best Dry Cleaners I have ever been to. From the time I walked in the door till the time I pick up my cleaning I was treated great.They send you a text alert when you cleaning is ready for pick up.All-Star Cleaners Rocks
My all time favorite botanical skin care line is a local company "Be Natural Organics". They use active botanical enzymes without the use of synthetic chemicals and their products are superior.
I buy mine at: Bloomfield Esthetics in West Bloomfield. However, I just found out that their online store www.benaturalorganics offers a 25% off discount + free shipping (for 1st time orders! How great it that?