Inside Hunã, Ann Arbor’s Newest Cocktail Bar
Hunã, a 78-seat cocktail bar in Ann Arbor, opens today (Feb. 12). The bar is located below the James Beard nominated Echelon Kitchen &...
Here are Michigan’s 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists
Six Michigan restaurants — four in metro Detroit — are represented as semifinalists in the 2026 James Beard Awards, the foundation announced Wednesday (Jan....
Hudson’s Detroit Announces Opening of Pine Hall
Pine Hall, Union Square Hospitality Group’s (USHG) debut project at Hudson’s Detroit, will be opening its doors in Spring 2026. The cocktail bar takes...
Schramm’s Mead Seeks a Successor
Ever since Ken Schramm received a home-brewing kit for Christmas in 1987, his life has revolved around beverage production. But after more than three...
How to Craft Mocktails at Home
Here we go — another Dry January. Another month of making up for a holiday season of bubbles, bourbon, and Beaujolais by pretending I...
A Final Toast to 2025 & Its Bar Trends
How, and I mean, how in the absolute world, is it almost 2026 out here? It’s been a whirlwind of a year on the...
The Story of a Metro Detroit Friendsgiving
Just like a family Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving comes with its own rituals, lore, and squabbles. My Friendsgiving group is no different. 2016 will forever be...
7 Picturesque Espresso Martinis You Can Enjoy in Metro Detroit
The past few years has seen a massive resurgence of espresso martinis. In fact, Forbes reports that sales of the cocktail increased by 50%...
Saksey’s Lounge Opens in Downtown Detroit
Saksey’s Lounge is opening to the public this Friday in the basement of Gilly’s Clubhouse in downtown Detroit. The lounge is named after a...
Mount Rushmore of Michigan Beer
With over 400 craft breweries in Michigan, it’s not easy to pick four to represent a state whose beer is as diverse as its...
Biodynamic Wines: The Future of Wine that Looks to the Past
Spend time perusing the shelves of your local wine shop, and you’re likely to encounter the term “biodynamic.” But what does it mean, and...
Tips for the Best Bar Experience in Downtown Detroit Before a Game or Concert
Detroit is lucky. We’ve had a long history of phenomenal sports teams, never mind the occasional decades-long slump. We’re also the only city in...
5 Vodka Brands Made in Metro Detroit
Someone whimsically once told me that vodka is the equivalent of tofu in the world of spirits. This is especially so when it comes...
9 Metro Detroit Coffee Shops to Cozy Up in This Fall
These cafes are keeping locals caffeinated
Drink in the Views at These Waterfront Bars
You’re never more than 6 miles from a freshwater source in Michigan, or more than 85 miles from a Great Lake. This access to...
Traverse City’s First Food and Wine Event Kicks Off Aug. 20
“Why wouldn’t we?” That’s the question Patrick Brys posed when discussing the inaugural Traverse City Food & Wine event, to be held Aug. 20-24....
Late to the Pedal Pub Party
We used to call them Woo Girl Shuttles. Their arrival in spring meant snarled traffic downtown, unexpected hordes of pink-clad, sash-sporting bachelorettes trailing glitter...
An Ode to Your Platonic Dive Bar
I was driving up the Lodge not long ago, and as he often does as I get close to the Wyoming exit, Ron Gurdjian...
6 Detroit Rooftop Bars That Offer Brews and Views
Looking for a unique spot to enjoy a beer or cocktail? Check out one of these rooftop bars that offer spectacular views of Downtown...
Alley Sports Born in Detroit
It's a Midwest tradition to have some form of entertainment to accompany a beer (or three) while whiling away those long winter nights. Euchre...























