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The Rise of the Fine-Dining Burger in Detroit

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On a crisp Friday night in March, I met a friend at Bar Pigalle, ready for mezcal martinis, something French-sounding, and a mountain of...

Finding the Great Outdoors Inside Detroit City Limits

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Can you feel like you’re in the great Up North while still being able to see a sliver of Detroit’s skyline in the distance? Yes,...

Waterfront Living in Southeast Michigan: Western Oakland County’s Lakes

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Thousands of bodies of water shape the landscape of metro Detroit. Bordered by two Great Lakes — which are connected by the Detroit River,...

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What’s Cooking? Metro Detroit Dining News for August 2026

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Hot and Fresh JD’s Stage Bistro in Chelsea One of southeast Michigan’s most anticipated restaurants of the year opened for dinner service on Aug. 11 —...
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26 Things to Do in Metro Detroit This Weekend (Aug. 21-23)

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Looking for something fun to do in metro Detroit? Check out this handy guide for details on some of our favorite upcoming happenings including...
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6 Dog-friendly Bars in Metro Detroit

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Bar dogs are some of my favorite dogs. Once upon a time, we were graced with Jameson from Temple Bar, Stanley from Donovan’s, and...
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Jared Goff Honors Detroit’s Graduating Seniors at FATE Draft Day 2026

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On July 26, the excitement of an NFL Draft came to Detroit’s West Side. The night’s draft picks weren’t football players; they were high...
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Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Bar Gabi in Hazel Park

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Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan knew that opening their first restaurant was a big deal — but they didn’t expect it to be international news....

5 Indie Bookstores in Southwest Michigan to Check Out

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Michigan’s southwest coast has much to offer for a late-summer getaway. If you’re heading that way for some beach time or small-town charm, here...
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Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Medusa in Detroit

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In June, Anthony Lombardo treated himself to a new set of wheels. No, not a sports car, but an electric scooter that’s ideal for...
DSC director and director of collections Michelle Jahra McKinney holds up a scrapbook from the DSC archives, currently housed in Detroit’s WGPR 107.5 FM building.

A Brief History on the Detroit Sound Conservancy

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Detroit is a city with a pioneering musical spirit and a history that goes beyond the signature sound of Motown, from jazz to funk...
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Where to Shop to Create a Charcuterie Board with Michigan-made Items

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Don’t knock our snack scene. Michigan is filled with producers creating world-class bites while thinking locally. Take Leelanau Cheese in Suttons Bay, which uses local...
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A Field Guide to Traverse City Fine Dining

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Up until May, I’d only ever heard about morels from chefs who spoke about them with the kind of excitement once reserved for clandestine...

Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Sunda New Asian in Detroit

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Michiganders have had a soft spot for Sunda New Asian since its flagship location opened in Chicago nearly two decades ago. “A lot of people...
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Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Bar Gabi in Hazel Park

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Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan knew that opening their first restaurant was a big deal — but they didn’t expect it to be international news....
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Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Medusa in Detroit

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In June, Anthony Lombardo treated himself to a new set of wheels. No, not a sports car, but an electric scooter that’s ideal for...
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Where to Shop to Create a Charcuterie Board with Michigan-made Items

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Don’t knock our snack scene. Michigan is filled with producers creating world-class bites while thinking locally. Take Leelanau Cheese in Suttons Bay, which uses local...
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COMMUNITY

Cosm Detroit Opening on September 10

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The long-awaited opening of Cosm Detroit is taking place on Sept. 10, with a Shared Reality screening of the San Francisco 49ers vs. the...
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Gordie Howe International Bridge: A Construction Timeline

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More than a decade in the making, the Gordie Howe International Bridge finally made its long awaited debut on July 27. Its completion marks...
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The Way It Was: The History of the Renaissance Center

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For half a century, the massive, gleaming Renaissance Center has defined the Detroit skyline and riverfront. When the complex formally opened in 1977, it...
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LIFE & STYLE

Sabrina Nelson and The Art of Dressing

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When Sabrina Nelson and I meet, I tell her that when I pitched an article on her for Hour Detroit’s MI Style series, I...
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‘Fabric of America’ Exhibit Examines Fashion’s Evolution and History

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On a sunny afternoon in June, I drive to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation — a place I love to explore but...
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Waterfront Living in Southeast Michigan: Western Oakland County’s Lakes

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Thousands of bodies of water shape the landscape of metro Detroit. Bordered by two Great Lakes — which are connected by the Detroit River,...
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ARTS & AGENDA

Martha Reeves on Her New Album, Her Motown Legacy

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After helping to define the Motown Sound with numerous hits with Martha and the Vandellas, Martha Reeves, like fellow octogenarians Mick Jagger and Paul...
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Joel Walkowski Explores Addiction, Detroit Lions Fandom in ‘Honolulu Blues’

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When authors finally finish writing their all-consuming book, they often feel a sense of emptiness or grief. But Dearborn native Joel Walkowski — whose sports-themed...
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12 Don’t-Miss Events in Metro Detroit in August

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Music Aug. 8 Howard Jones The influential British synth-popper will be joined by ’80s contemporaries Wang Chung (“Everybody Have Fun Tonight”), The English Beat (“Mirror in the...
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