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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 &...
Bar Chenin, a 2026 Michigan James Beard semifinalist

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....
Rendering of the exterior of Pine Hall.

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...
Ken Schramm of Schramm's Mead.

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...
A selection of mocktails

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...
An espresso martini from Castalia Cocktails.

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...
Top of an espresso martini with three espresso beans as a garnish

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%...
Interior of Saksey's Detroit

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...
The Carved Busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln at Mount Rushmore National Monument; barman pouring beer while standing in pub.

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...
Visitors can enjoy wines by the glass or bottle while they snack on small bites at Vesper Books and Wine.

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...
Tapas and gin-based cocktails are focal points of the menu at The Conservatory.

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...
Glasses with vodka on an old board on wooden background.

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...
metro detroit coffee shops

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...

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