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Danny Overstreet and his longtime partner Julie Flynn pictured in the backyard of The Old Miami.

Remembering Danny Overstreet, Owner of The Old Miami

“One of the last true earthlings.” That’s how artist Chris Turner describes Daniel “Danny” Overstreet, owner of the legendary dive bar The Old Miami....
Wide angle view of the bar at Tigris

The House Party Never Ends at Tigris, Detroit’s New Café and Hi-Fi Lounge

Tigris feels less like a café and more like your coolest friend’s apartment with the world’s best vinyl collection. That's exactly the idea behind the...

The Benefits of Joining a Wine Club

Call me a dilettante; I don’t mind. I’m a dabbler, a proud self-professed amateur in a lot of things. That includes drinks, especially wine....
A spread of food on a hotel room bed

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,...
Topa's patio.

Details on Topa, the New Rooftop Bar in Detroit’s Brush Park

As warm days continue to outnumber the cold ones, it’s a sign that summer in Michigan is arriving. And just in time for the...
Interior of The Aladdin Sane

Underground Bars in Metro Detroit

OK, here is my biggest bar pet peeve of all time (aside from snapping fingers and bad tippers): what I call the “outloud speakeasy.”...
Egg Sandie at Alba

Hidden Detroit: Culture Columnist Ryan Patrick Hooper’s Favorite Food & Drink Spots

Everyone has a favorite secret spot, but few are eager to share. For this year’s City Guide, we took on the challenge. Along with...

Hidden Detroit: Connecting with Old Detroit and Its Boozy Past

Everyone has a favorite secret spot, but few are eager to share. For this year’s City Guide, we took on the challenge. Along with...
Pouring wine at Detroit's Bar Chenin, a 2026 James Beard nominee for best new bar

Detroit’s Bar Chenin Advances as 2026 James Beard Nominee for Best New Bar

Just one of six Michigan establishments recognized as 2026 James Beard semifinalists has advanced to the nominee round.Bar Chenin is one of five nominees...
Comerica Park

Detroit Bars to Visit on the Tigers’ Home Opener

The home opener is an unofficial holiday in Detroit — here are the best spots to pregame and after-party
Twelve bottles of Shady Lane Cellars' wine

Shady Lane Cellars Named Best Winery in Michigan by Mashed

Shady Lane Cellars was named the best winery in Michigan in a recently published list by Mashed, an online food and beverage outlet.In her...
Glass of Guinness original beer on black background.

How to Pour the Perfect Pint of Guinness

The perfect pint. It’s an obsession that’s crept into social media in the last year or so, leading to silly challenges and a renewed...
Interior of Balam Coffee & Wine.

Balam Coffee & Wine: Details on Ferndale’s New Drink Destination

The sister-and-brother team behind the growing local chain Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen has spent the past few years introducing Detroit diners to the...

15 Metro Detroit Irish Pubs to Visit on St. Patrick’s Day or Any Time...

It's that time of year again, when all of the U.S. dons green and tries out atrocious Irish accents. Fortunately, metro Detroit has plenty of...
Nate Burleson posing with of Valentine's LionBlood vodka.

Former Lion Nate Burleson Teams with Valentine Vodka to Create New Spirit

I’ve seen my fair share of celebrity booze offerings in recent years. But when that celebrity is former Lion Nate Burleson, and that spirit,...
Owners, staff, and guests celebrating the opening of the new Michigan by the Bottle location in Lake Orion.

Michigan by the Bottle Opens Fourth Metro Detroit Location

Michigan by the Bottle (MBTB) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 celebrating the opening of its fourth location in downtown Lake Orion. The...
Hunã Interior

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...

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