Brighton Brings Stars Hollow to Life for Its Third Annual ‘Gilmore Girls’ Festival

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Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Ostrea in Detroit

For decades, the London Chop House stood uncontested as the zenith of fine dining in Detroit. But much like the rest of downtown, it...

Best of Detroit 2026: Food & Drinks

Food African food  Winner: Baobab Fare Detroit; baobabfare.com  Finalists: Blue Nile, Fork In Nigeria, Maty’s African Cuisine, Yum Village All night eatery  Winner: O.W.L. Royal Oak; owlwoodward.com  Finalists: Detroit One Coney Island,...

Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Bar Gabi in Hazel Park

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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red pool table inside SANA in downtown Detroit

SANA Puts Down Roots in Downtown Detroit

After five years building an online streetwear brand, SANA opened its flagship store in downtown Detroit on Sept. 12. Eager fans lined up around...

A New Era for Brad Galli

As a kid growing up in metro Detroit, Brad Galli was surrounded by sports. Whether he was watching Detroit teams win championships or playing...
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What’s Cooking? Metro Detroit Dining News for September 2026

New Metro Detroit Restaurants, Bars, and Cafés Ray’s in Downtown Detroit A New York-originating bar — whose ownership includes actors Justin Theroux and Nicholas Braun —...
(L-R): A selfie of Douglas Elbinger circa July 2026, and a 17-year-old Elbinger photographing Robert F. Kennedy during his 1968 presidential campaign.

Douglas Elbinger on His Career Retrospective Exhibition ‘Heroes of the Revolution’

Douglas Elbinger isn’t afraid to be controversial. Proof of that can be found in “Heroes of the Revolution,” his career retrospective exhibition opening on...
Models showcased designs by Ralph Lauren, Silvia Tcherassi, Helmut Lang, Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Tom Ford, and more on the DIA runway.

Standout Style at Fash Bash 2026

It was a record-breaking year for Fash Bash, an annual fundraiser for the Detroit Institute of Arts hosted by the DIA’s Founders Junior Council....
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Sam Tallent: The Two-drink Minimum Artist

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29 Things to Do in Metro Detroit This Weekend (Sept. 18-20)

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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New Parks Around Metro Detroit

Newly Opened Eckstein Skate Park, Warren (May 15) This 45,000-square-foot concrete oasis — Michigan’s largest outdoor skate park — features a pump track, multiple bowls, benches,...
Former Lions players Tracy Walker and Darrell Daniels visit with Detroit Lions Academy students.

How the Detroit Lions Academy Provides a Pathway to Success for Students

Since 2001, the Detroit Lions Academy has served over-age middle school students getting back on track for high school. Following a 2023 merger with...
JRLA students and staff volunteer with Forgotten Harvest weekly, distributing food boxes to the community.

The Continued Success of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy’s halls are abuzz between classes. Students open lockers painted a familiar maize and blue. In one room, seniors settle into auditorium-style...
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Detroit’s Taqueria Dynasty

It’s Friday evening at Vecino. The kitchen has been tinkering with a new taco: a paper-thin slice of New York strip draped over a...

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Detroit Hosting the 2027 Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony

Michelin has announced the ceremony in which a metro Detroit restaurant could receive its first Michelin star is officially happening in Detroit next year. The...

Prost! Celebrating Oktoberfest in Metro Detroit

Ever since Bernhard Stroh brought his great-granddaddy’s recipe from Kirn, Germany, 176 years ago, Detroit has had a love affair with German beer. Names...

Hour Detroit’s Best New Restaurants 2026: Echelon Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor

When NEXT Hospitality founder Doug Zeif first pitched the idea of opening Echelon Kitchen and Bar, chef Joseph VanWagner hesitated. Newly sober, VanWagner planned...

How the Detroit Lions Academy Provides a Pathway to Success for Students

Since 2001, the Detroit Lions Academy has served over-age middle school students getting back on track for high school. Following a 2023 merger with...

The Continued Success of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy’s halls are abuzz between classes. Students open lockers painted a familiar maize and blue. In one room, seniors settle into auditorium-style...

5 Things to Know About Cosm Detroit

After first being announced in Nov. 2024, Cosm Detroit officially opened last night (Sept. 10). Per The Detroit News, a sold-out crowd packed into...

Standout Style at Fash Bash 2026

It was a record-breaking year for Fash Bash, an annual fundraiser for the Detroit Institute of Arts hosted by the DIA’s Founders Junior Council....

Fall Fashion 2026: Elevated Elegance

Moncler Chardonneret 2-in-1 Reversible Puffer Jacket in Teddy, $2,585, Loewe Medium Flamenco Laminated Leather Shoulder Bag Gold, $5,500, Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection, Troy....

Editor’s Letter: Anna Sui and Her Upcoming Cranbrook Exhibition

One of the best parts of being an adult is not dreading September. I never disliked school, but no kid ever got a thrill...

Sam Tallent: The Two-drink Minimum Artist

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29 Things to Do in Metro Detroit This Weekend (Sept. 18-20)

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

Oktoberfest Events in Southeast Michigan

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