Best of Detroit 2025

Presenting our annual list of the very best Metro Detroit has to offer, as voted by Hour Detroit Readers.
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Food | Drinks | Health & Beauty | Community | Services | Arts & Entertainment | SportsRetail

Food

All-night Eatery

Winner: O.W.L., Royal Oak; owlwoodward.com
Finalists: Duly’s Place, Fleetwood Diner, Nicky D’s, The Telway

Appetizers

Winner: Adelina, Detroit; adelinadetroit.com
Finalists: Bell Bistro, Sexy Steak, The Ledger, West End Kitchen & Bar

Bagel Shop

Winner: New York Bagel, multiple locations; newyorkbagel-detroit.com
Finalists: Brooklyn Bagel & Deli, Detroit Bagel Factory, Eastside Bagel, Jersey Bagel

Bakery (Bread)

Winner: Zingerman’s Bakehouse, Ann Arbor; zingermansbakehouse.com
Finalists: Avalon Café and Bakery, Crispelli’s, Dakota, Give Thanks, Secret Bakery, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Bakery (Desserts)

Winner: Astoria, Detroit, Royal Oak; astoriapastryshop.com
Finalists: Avalon Café and Bakery, Cannelle by Matt Knio, Good Cakes and Bakes, Nino Salvaggio, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Vito’s Bakery, Warda Patisserie

Bar food

Winner: Green Dot Stables, Detroit; greendotstables.com
Finalists: Art & Jake’s, Checker Bar, Griffi n Claw Brewing Company, Jolly Pumpkin, Oak Parker, Second Best, Sidecar Slider Bar

Barbecue Restaurant

Winner: Slows Bar BQ, Detroit; slowsbarbq.com
Finalists: Bad Brads, House of Barbecue, Mission BBQ, Woodpile BBQ Shack

Burgers (Classic)

Winner: Redcoat Tavern, Royal Oak and West Bloomfield; redcoat-tavern.com
Finalists: Grey Ghost, Hunter House, Miller’s Bar, Shamrock Pub, The Telway, Travis Coffee Shop

Burgers (Speciality)

Winner: Frita Batidos, Detroit; fritabatidos.com
Finalists: High Pointe Burger, Le Suprême, Luxe, Mabel Gray, Marrow, Motor City Sports Bar, Redcoat Tavern, Taystee’s Burgers

Cheap Eats

Winner: Green Dot Stables, Detroit; greendotstables.com
Finalists: Anchor Bay Pit Stop Diner, Lulu’s of Commerce, O.W.L., Penny Red’s, Sakazuki, Shamrock Pub, Tienda Mexicana, Travis Coffee Shop

Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Mon Jin Lau, Troy; monjinlau.com
Finalists: China Cafe, Hong Hua, Shangri-La, Young’s

Coffee Shop

Winner: Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, multiple locations; docr.coffee
Finalists: Bar Rotunda, Cafe Sous Terre, Café 1923, Commonwealth, Haraz Coffee House, Kitab Cafe, Saint 1881, The Congregation, The Red Hook

Coney Island

Winner: Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations; leosconeyisland.com
Finalists: American Coney Island, Duly’s Place, Greek Islands, Lafayette Coney Island, Lipuma’s Coney Island, National Coney Island

Cookies

Winner: Detroit Cookie Co., multiple locations; detroitcookieco.com
Finalists: Avalon Café and Bakery, Chocolate Chipped, Good Cookies, Men Bake, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Dessert

Winner: Cannelle by Matt Knio, multiple locations; mkcannelle.com
Finalists: Adelina, Alpino, Bombshell Treat Bar, Cafe Cortina, Coeur, Leña, Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse

Diner

Winner: Dime Store, Detroit, Rochester Hills; eatdimestore.com
Finalists: O.W.L., The Fly Trap, Whistle Stop, Zalman’s on Woodward

Donuts

Winner: Dutch Girl, Detroit; dutchgirldetroit.com
Finalists: Avalon Donuts, Daily Dozen, Dom Bakeries, Donut Cutt er, Donutville USA, Knapp’s Donuts, Yellow Light

Farm-to-Table Restaurant

Winner: Sylvan Table, Sylvan Lake; sylvantable.com
Finalists: Chartreuse, Coriander Kitchen and Farm, Dixboro House, Mabel Gray, Marrow, Selden Standard, Tiliani

Fast-casual Restaurant

Winner: Detroit Wing Co., multiple locations; detroitwingco.com
Finalists: 2941 Mediterranean Street Food, Breadless, My Big Fat Shawarma, Penny Red’s

Food Truck

Winner: Detroit 75 Kitchen, Detroit; detroit75kitchen.com
Finalists: Detroit Wing Co., Egg Roll Diva, Tacos del Barrio, The Pita Post

French Fries

Winner: Hop Cat, multiple locations; hopcat.com
Finalists: Dime Store, Green Dot Stables, Le Suprême, Social

Gluten-free Menu

Winner: Anita’s Kitchen, multiple locations; anitaskitchen.com
Finalists: Allergy Free Bakery, Anna’s House, Breadless, Brown Iron, Como’s, Rosita’s Treats, Zingerman’s Delicatessen

Greek Restaurant

Winner: Pegasus Taverna, Detroit, St. Clair Shores; pegasustavernas.com
Finalists: Athenian Shish Kebab, Athens Souvlaki, Big Tommy’s Parthenon & Comedy Club, Golden Fleece, KouZina Greek Street Food, Uptown Parthenon, Zestia

Ice Cream Shop

Winner: Ray’s Ice Cream, Royal Oak; raysicecream.com
Finalists: Bombshell Treat Bar, Clark’s, Erma’s Original Frozen Custard, MJ’s North End Ice Cream Parlor, Treat Dreams

Indian Restaurant

Winner: Star of India, Ferndale; starofindiami.com
Finalists: Cardamom, Nawab British Indian Cuisine, Neehee’s, Pink Garlic, Rangoli, The Himalayan Flames

Italian Restaurant

Winner: Da Francesco’s, Shelby Township; dafrancescos.com
Finalists: Adelina, Andiamo, Antonio’s/Roman Village, Buon Appetito, Café Cortina, La Strada, Ottova Via, SheWolf Pastificio & Bar, Testa Barra

Japanese Restaurant

Winner: Ima, Detroit, Madison Heights; imanoodles.com
Finalists: Hiroki-San, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sharaku

Latino Restaurant (Other than Mexican)

Winner: Vicente’s Detroit; vicentesdetroit.com
Finalists: Barda, Culantro, El Guanaco, Frita Batidos, Papelon, Rosita’s Treats

Mediterranean Restaurant

Winner: Anita’s Kitchen, multiple locations; anitaskitchen.com
Finalists: La Marsa, Leila, Phoenicia, Sahara

Mexican Restaurant

Winner: El Barzon, Detroit; elbarzonrestaurant.com
Finalists: Aldana, Mexico City, Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen, Mi Pueblo, Motor City Tacos, Vecino

Middle Eastern Restaurant

Winner: Anita’s Kitchen, multiple locations; anitaskitchen.com
Finalists: La Saj, Leila, Phoenicia, Sahara, Yemen Cafe

New Restaurant (Opened 2023-24)

Winner: Sexy Steak, Detroit; sexysteakdetroit.com
Finalists: Adelina, Cibo, Coeur, Le Suprême, Leña, Luna Bar & Bistro, Noori Pocha, Peridot, Puma, The Ledger, Vecino, ZuZu

Outdoor Dining

Winner: Coriander Kitchen and Farm, Detroit; corianderkitchenandfarm.com
Finalists: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Café Cortina, El Barzon, MI.Mosa, Youngblood Vinyard

Oysters

Winner: Tom’s Oyster Bar, Royal Oak; tomsoysterbar.com
Finalists: Brine Oyster House, Hazel’s, Joe Muer Seafood, Mink, Voyager

Pet-friendly Restaurant

Winner: Como’s, Ferndale; comosrestaurant.com
Finalists: Batch Brewing Company, Detroit Fleat, Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Zingerman’s Delicatessen

Pho

Winner: Ima, Detroit, Madison Height; imanoodles.com
Finalists: Got Pho, Pho Lucky, Pho Tai, Quàn Ngon

Pie

Winner: Achatz Handmade Pie Co., multiple locations; achatzpies.com
Finalists: Grand Traverse Pie Company, Nino Salvaggio, Verellen Orchards, Zingerman’s Bakehouse

Pierogi

Winner: Polish Village Café, Hamtramck; polishvillage.cafe
Finalists: I Love Busia’s, Little Pierogi & Crepe Kitchen, Pietrzyk Pierogi, Polonia, Sabina’s, Srodek’s

Pizza (Detroit-style)

Winner: Buddy’s Pizza, multiple locations; buddyspizza.com
Finalists: Cloverleaf, Green Lantern, Jet’s Pizza, Loui’s Pizza, Michigan & Trumbull, Shield’s

Pizza (Round)

Winner: Green Lantern, multiple locations; greenlanternpizza.com
Finalists: Brooklyn Pizza, Crispelli’s, Fredi The PizzaMan, Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Pie Sci, Supino, Tomatoes Apizza, Youngblood Vineyard

Polish Restaurant

Winner: Polish Village Café, Hamtramck; polishvillage.cafe
Finalists: Anios, Polonia, Sabina’s, Wawel Royal Castle, Polish Bar & Restaurant

Ramen

Winner: Ima, multiple locations; imanoodles.com
Finalists: Edo, Hiroki-San, Johnny Noodle King, Noodle Topia, Shiromaru

Restaurant (Livingston County)

Winner: Andiamo Italia, Fenton; andiamoitalia.com
Finalists: Bourbons, El Arbol, Single Barrel Social, The Reserve

Restaurant (Macomb County)

Winner: Da Francesco’s, Shelby Township; dafrancescos.com
Finalists: Andiamo, Bread and Roses, Host Utica, Mr. Paul’s Chophouse, Regale, Testa Barra, Verona Inspired Italian

Restaurant (Oakland County)

Winner: Mabel Gray, Hazel Park; mabelgraykitchen.com
Finalists: Aurora, Coeur, Cucina Lab Torino, Forest, Noori Pocha, Sylvan Table, The Rind

Restaurant (Washtenaw County)

Winner: Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Ann Arbor; zingermansdeli.com
Finalists: Basil Babe, Black Pearl, Blue LLama, Common Grill, Gandy Dancer, Miss Kim, Spencer, The Dixboro Project, Venue by 4M

Restaurant (Wayne County)

Winner: SheWolf Pastificio & Bar,  Detroit; shewolfdetroit.com
Finalists: Baobab Fare, Oak & Reel, Selden Standard, Sexy Steak

Restaurant for Breakfast

Winner: The Jagged Fork, multiple locations; thejaggedfork.com
Finalists: Anna’s House, Charlie’s, Clique, The Fly Trap, The Great Commoner, Whistle Stop

Restaurant for Brunch

Winner: Toast, Birmingham, Ferndale; eatattoast.com
Finalists: Beverly Hills Grill, Dime Store, Le Suprême, Rochester Brunch House, The Brunch Bar, The Ledger, The Whitney

Restaurant to Take a Client

Winner: Joe Muer Seafood, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit; joemuer.com
Finalists: 220 Merrill, Adelina, Café Cortina, Da Francesco’s, Le Suprême, Parc, San Morello, The Ledger

Restaurant with a View

Winner: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit; andiamoitalia.com
Finalists: Highlands, Joe Muer Seafood, Kamper’s, Wright & Co., Youngblood Vineyard

Romantic Dining

Winner: Sexy Steak, Detroit; sexysteakdetroit.com
Finalists: Adelina, Café Cortina, Cucina Lab Torino, Le Suprême, San Morello, The Ledger

Sandwich Shop

Winner: Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Ann Arbor; zingermansdeli.com
Finalists: Bommarito Bakery, Breadless, Ernie’s Market, La Pecora Nera, Mudgie’s, Nino Salvaggio, Rocco’s, Stage Deli, Ventimiglia

Seafood Restaurant

Winner: Joe Muer Seafood, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit; joemuer.com
Finalists: Hazel’s, Lily’s Seafood, Mink, Oak & Reel, Streetside Seafood, Voyager

Shawarma

Winner: Bucharest, multiple locations; bucharestgrill.com
Finalists: Anita’s Kitchen, Boostan, La Marsa, Mr. Kabob, My Big Fat Shawarma, Sahara

Soul Food Restaurant

Winner: SabannahBlue Detroit; savannahbluedetroit.com
Finalists: Cornbread Restaurant & Bar, Detroit Vegan Soul, Fixins Soul Kitchen, Southern Smokehouse, Steve’s Soul Food

Special-occasion Restaurant

Winner: The Whitney, Detroit; thewhitney.com
Finalists: Adelina, Café Cortina, Prime + Proper, Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, Sexy Steak, The Ledger

Steakhouse

Winner: Clawson Steakhouse, Clawson; clawsonsteakhouse.com
Finalists: London Chophouse, Prime + Proper, Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, Sexy Steak, Steakhouse 22

Sushi

Winner: Ronin Royal Oak; roninsushi.com
Finalists: Hiroki-San, Noble Fish, Sharaku, Shiro, Sushi Samurai, ZuZu

Sustainable Restaurant

Winner: Sylvan Table, Sylvan Lake; sylvantable.com
Finalists: Alchemi, Coeur, Coriander Kitchen and Farm, Leña

Tacos

Winner: Imperial, Ferndale; imperialferndale.com
Finalists: Casa Amado, Dos Locos Tacos, El Charro, Mezcal, Que Pasa Taqueria, Whiskey Taco Foxtrot

Thai Restaurant

Winner: Sy Thai, multiple locations; gosythai.com
Finalists: Bai Mai Thai, Kacha Thai Market, Khom Fai, Lemon Grass Thai, ShinThai, Takoi, Thai House

Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant

Winner: Seva, Ann Arbor; sevarestaurant.com
Finalists: Cacao Tree Café, Spacecat, V-Stro, The Modern Vegan, Unburger

Wings

Winner: Detroit Wing Company, multiple locations; detroitwingco.com
Finalists: Anita’s Kitchen, Chick n Kingz, Mt. Chalet, Sweetwater Tavern, The Coach Grille

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Drinks

Bar/Lounge to Take a Client

Winner: 220 Merrill, Birmingham; experience220.com
Finalists: Daxton, Kamper’s, NOMI, Shelby, The Duke Lounge, The Ebenezer, Vino Lab, Wright & Co., ZuZu

Bar/Lounge to Take a Date

Winner: Evening Bar at Shinola Hotel, Detroit; eveningbar.com
Finalists: Kiesling, Ladder 4 Wine Bar, NOMI, The Aladdin Sane, The Ebenezer, The Godfrey Hotel Detroit Bars, Vino & Vibes, Wright & Co., ZuZu

Beer Selection (Bar)

Winner: Hop Cat Multiple locations; hopcat.com
Finalists: Brown Iron, Grand Trunk Pub, Griffin Claw Brewing Company, North End Taproom, The Brakeman

Brewery/Bar

Winner: Atwater Brewery, Detroit; tilray.com/brands/atwater-brewery
Finalists: Brown Iron, Cooper Hop Brewing Co., Dog and Pony Show, Griffin Claw Brewing Company, Urbanrest Brewing Company

Cidery

Winner: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada; blakefarms.com
Finalists: Bløm Mead + Cider, Griffin Claw Brewery, Spicer Orchards

Craft Cocktails

Winner: The Sugar House, Detroit; sugarhousedetroit.com
Finalists: Cafe Sous Terre, Evening Bar, Standby, The Aladdin Sane, Weiss Distilling Co., Wright & Co., ZuZu

Distillery

Winner: Valentine Distilling Co., Ferndale; valentinedistilling.com
Finalists: Detroit City Distillery, Griffin Claw Brewery, Two James Spirits, Weiss Distilling Co.

Dive Bar

Winner: The Old Miami, Detroit; instagram.com/theoldmiamidetroit
Finalists: Bumbos, Gusoline Alley, Honest John’s, Last Chance Saloon, The High Dive, Ye Old Tap Room

Happy Hour

Winner: J. Baldwin’s, Clinton Township; jbaldwins.com
Finalists: Bell Bistro, Hazel’s, Sakazuki, Shift

Hign-end Bar

Winner: The Monarch Club, Detroit; monarchclubdetroit.com
Finalists: Bad Luck Bar, Candy Bar, Evening Bar at Shinola, NOMI, The Aladdin Sane, Wright & Co., ZuZu

LGBTQ+ Bar

Winner: Como’s, Ferndale; comosrestaurant.com
Finalists: Pronto!, Soho, Temple Bar

Michigan Beer

Winner: Atwater Brewery, Detroit; tilray.com/brands/atwater-brewery
Finalists: Bell’s Brewery, Brown Iron Brewery, Founders, Griffin Claw Brewing Company, Short’s Brewing Co.

Michigan Winery

Winner: Chateau Chantal, Traverse City; chateauchantal.com
Finalists: 2 Lads Winery, Blu-stone Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Sage Creek Winery, Shady Lane Cellars, Youngblood Vineyard

Neighborhood Bar

Winner: Shamrock, Utica; shamrockpubutica.com
Finalists: Brush Park Bodega, Jim Brady’s, Kiesling, Oak Parker, Renshaw, Side Hustle Lounge, Sneakers Pub, The Lexington, Two Birds

Place to Drink Outdoors

Winner: The Old Miami, Detroit; instagram.com/theoldmiamidetroit
Finalists: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Cabana Blue, Cielo Rooftop, Kamper’s, La Casa, Stadt Garten, Youngblood Vineyard

Sports Bar

Winner: Art & Jakes, Shelby Township; artjakes.com
Finalists: Detroit City Clubhouse, Gilly’s Detroit, Harry’s Detroit Bar & Grill, McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar, Nemo’s, Northville Sports Den, The Brakeman, Tin Roof, Tommy’s Detroit Bar & Grill

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Health & Beauty

Aesthetician/Esthetician

Winner: Icon Anti-Aging & Aesthetics, Birmingham; iconantiaging.com
Finalists: Misty Balido (Belle Santé Medical Spa), Kelsey Dorjevski (The Aesthetic Method), Jackie Ingham (Antonino Salon & Spa), Michele Kaminer (Beach House Day Spa), Lindsey Rapp (Lindsey Rapp Skin)

Barber Shop

Winner: Detroit Barber Co., multiple locations; detroitbarberco.com
Finalists: Legends Salon, Nick’s Barber Shop, Romeo Barber Shop, The Chop Shop, Union Barber. Youngbloods

Blowouts

Winner: 6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak; sixsalon.com
Finalists: Antonino Salon & Spa, Bali Loft , Hollibeauty, Katherine Drew Salon, Salon Bliss and Spa

Cosmetic Surgeon

Winner: Dr. Alex Zayid, Icon Anti-Aging and Aesthetics, Birmingham; iconantiaging.com
Finalists: Dr. Evan Black (Consultants in Ophlamic & Facial Plastic Surgery), Dr. Christofer Buatt i (Oakland Hills Dermatology), Dr. Mune Gowda (Gowda MD & Associates), Dr. Daniela Rodriguez (Daniela Rodriguez, MD), Dr. Neal Sakwa (Sakwa Plastic Surgery), Dr. Giancarlo Zuliani (Zuliani Facial Aesthetics)

Day Spa

Winner: Beach House Day Spa, Birmingham; beachhouse-dayspa.com
Finalists: Belle Santé Medical Spa, Browe Skin & Brow Bar, Margot European Day Spa, Rivage Day Spa, Rio Palace Spa, Salon Bliss and Spa

Eyebrow Specialist

Winner: Beauty Hub, Commerce Township; jointhebeautyhub.com
Finalists: Browe Skin & Brow Bar, Detroit Lashes & Brows, Tresha Heath (Birmingham Skin & Hair Aesthetics), Courtney Nix-Sanderson (Face by Coco), Salon Bliss and Spa, The Lash Cabana, Touch of Tay Esthetics

Facials

Winner: Beach House Day Spa, Birmingham; beachhouse-dayspa.com
Finalists: Antonino Salon & Spa, Browe Skin & Brow Bar, Crawford Cosmetics, Margot European Day Spa, Rivage Day Spa

Fitness Classes

Winner: Detroit Sweat, Royal Oak; detroitsweat.fitness
Finalists: Beyond Fitness Family, Detroit Fit Collective, Rebel Strength & Fitness, Revolve Cycling

Fitness Trainer

Winner: Willie Fortune, Jabs Gym, Birmingham, Detroit,
Ferndale; jabsgymbirmingham.com
Finalists: Chad Demchik (Next Level Fitness Academy), Arionne Marshall (BodybyAri), Angela T. Moore (Empowered by Angela), Stephanie Riley (Rebel Strength and Fitness), Tracy Wernet (Bee Fit Studio)

Hair Salon

Winner: 6 Salon, Birmingham, Detroit, Royal Oak; sixsalon.com
Finalists: Antonino Salon & Spa, Bali Loft , Brush Salon & Spa, Katherine Drew Salon, Legato Salon & Spa, Salon Bliss and Spa, Studio 9 Salon, Tricho Salon & Spa

Health Club or Gym

Winner: Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit; thedac.com
Finalists: Beverly Hills Club, Beyond Fitness Family, Rebel Strength & Fitness, The Sports Club of West Bloomfield

Hot Shave

Winner: Detroit Barber Co., multiple locations; detroitbarbers.com
Finalists: Legends Salon, Sean’s Salon and Barbershop, Taylor & Colt Spa, Union Barber

Lash Specialist

Winner: Jennifer Tien, Detroit Lashes and Brows, Birmingham; detroitlashes.as.me
Finalists: Atlantis VJ (AlterEgo Beauty Studios), Patricia O’Brien (Katherine Drew Salon), The Lash Cabana

Mani-Pedi Salon

Winner: The Ten Nail Bar, Detroit; thetennailbar.com
Finalists: AlterEgo Beauty Studios, Color Box, Gloss Nail Atelier et Brow Aesthetics, Salon Bliss and Spa

Massage

Winner: Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham; rivagedayspa.com
Finalists: Antonino Salon & Spa, Beach House Day Spa, Margot European Day Spa, Michelle Zmich Therapeutics, Rio Palace Spa, Salon Bliss and Spa, The Zen Den Collective

Med Spa

Winner: Icon Anti-aging & Aesthetics, Birmingham; iconantiaging.com
Finalists: Birmingham Skin & Hair Aesthetics, Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center, Crawford Cosmetics, FACE Skincare Medical Wellness, Mosaic Luxury Medical Spa, Reve Med Spa, The Aesthetic Method

Pilates Classes

Winner: Pilates Detroit, Ferndale; pilatesdetroit.com
Finalists: Core (LP), Corner Studio Pilates, Innerverse Studios, Warehouse Pilates

Threading

Winner: Beauty Hub, Commerce Township; beautyhubmi.com
Finalists: Alexa Failla, Detroit Lashes & Brows, Katherine Drew Salon, The Beauty Bar Thread & Spa

Yoga Studio

Winner: Citizen Yoga, Bloomfield Township, Detroit, Royal Oak; citizenyogastudio.com
Finalists: 359° Yoga, Bold Flow, Born Yoga, Full Lotus Yoga

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Community

Author

Winner: Mitch Albom; mitchalbom.com
Finalists: Josh Malerman, Kiley Reid, Gerald E. Rosen, Viola Shipman

Bartender (Tie)

Winners: Joel Grabenstein, Victoria’s Bistro and Cocktail Bar, Oxford; victoriasbistro.com and Alexandria Olsen, The Fly Trap, Ferndale; theflytrapferndale.com
Finalists: Amanda Armstrong (Jim Brady’s), Petr Balcarovsky
(The Apparatus Room), Jimmy Doom (Small’s), Kira Ellington (Kamper’s), Megan Peters (Prime + Proper), Andre Sykes (Detroit Distillery), Sloan Yearry (Wright & Co.), Ynocencio (La Lanterna)

Chef

Winner: James Rigato, Mabel Gray, Hazel Park;
mabelgraykitchen.com
Finalists: Javier Bardauil (Barda), Jared Gadbaw (Oak & Reel), Andy Hollyday (Selden Standard), Ji Hye Kim (Miss Kim), Garrett Lipar (The Dixboro Project), Anthony Lombardo (SheWolf Pastificio & Bar), Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere (Baobab Fare), Ricardo Mojica and Stephanie Duran (Vecino), Sarah Welch (formerly Marrow), Kate Williams (Lady of the House), Phoebe Zimmerman (Freya)

Community Organization

Winner: Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit; metrodetroitanimals.org
Finalists: 1 Mother 2 Another, Boll Family YMCA, Chaldean Community Foundation, Easterseals MORC, EmpowHER, United Community Family Services

Fundraising Gala

Winner: Black Tie & Tails, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit; metrodetroitanimals.org
Finalists: Chaldean Community Foundation’s Annual Awards Gala, David C. McKnight Foundation’s KIDSgala, The Dynami Foundation’s Uncork for a Cure, United Community Family Services’ Timeless Hope Gala

Local Band or Group

Winner: Your Generation; yourgenerationinconcert.com
Finalists: Bonny Doon, Coffin Jockeys, Cousin Mouth, Hot Ugly, Leaving Lifted, Matthew Smith Group, Roots Vibrations, Shadow Show, Summer Like the Season, The Doozers, The Hentchmen, The Stools, Tried, Zastava

Local Music Artist

Winner: Ebony “Karma” Dior; ebonykarmadior.bandcamp.com
Finalists: Annemarie Jo, Sam Austins, Charity, DKGKIE, Ally Evenson, Hollis Jordan, Alise King, Chris Landard, Lyfe with Dre, NASAAN, Curtis Roach, Ahya Simone, Waajeed, Whiterosemoxie

Organization for People with Disabilities

Winner: Friendship Circle; friendshipcircle.org
Finalists: Easterseals MORC, H.I.P.S. (Hidden In Plain Sight) of Michigan, Living & Learning Enrichment Center, OpenSpot Theatre

Radio Host

Winner: Mojo in the Morning; channel955.iheart.com
Finalists: Ann Delisi, Ryan Patrick Hooper, Jay Towers, Mike Valenti

TV Anchor or Host TV

Winner: Rhonda Walker, WDIV Local 4; clickondetroit.com
Finalists: Carolyn Cliff ord, Karen Drew, Glenda Lewis, Dan Miller, Roop Raj

TV or Radio Reporter

Winner: Brad Galli, WXYZ Channel 7; wxyz.com
Finalists: Jennifer Hammond, Quinn Klinefelter, Charlie Langton, Amanda LeClaire, Priya Mann, Hank Winchester

Visual Artist

Winner: Sheefy McFly; sheefymcfly.com
Finalists: Lisa Brandt, Anthony Brass, Kim Fujiwara, Nicole Jarecz, Niagara, Kyle Silvey/KS Designs

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Services

After-school Program (NonSchool) (Tie)

Winners: Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, Detroit; mosaicdetroit.org and Paint Creek Center for the Arts,
Rochester; pccart.org
Finalists: Born Yoga, CCS Community Arts Partnerships, Downtown Boxing Gym, Franklin Wright Sett lements, Rata2ee, The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music, The Robot Garage

Architecture Firm

Winner: Albert Kahn Associates Inc. Detroit, Detroit; albertkahn.com
Finalists: AZD Associates, Glenda Meads Architects, Hamilton
Anderson Associates, Kevin Hart & Associates, MainStreet Design Build, McIntosh Poris Architects, Saroki Architecture

Auto Detailing/Car Wash

Winner: Jax Car Wash, multiple locations; jaxkarwash.com
Finalists: JCR Mobile Detailing, Matick Auto Wash, Motor City Auto Spa, Mr. C’s

Auto Repair – Dealership

Winner: LaFontaine Automotive Group, multiple locations; familydeal.com
Finalists: Matick Chevrolet, Ray Laethem, Tamaroff Auto Group, Troy Honda

Auto Repair – Nondealership

Winner: Brakes & More, Royal Oak; brakesandmoreroyaloakmi.com
Finalists: In & Out Auto, Interstate Auto Care, Mack Garage, Maurice’s Hi-Tech Automotive Services

Caterer

Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Shelby Township, Clinton Township; vinceandjoes.com
Finalists: Abode Fine Dining, Brie & Bamboo, Forte Belanger, Nino Salvaggio, Reva Constantine Events, Skosh Catering, The Silver Shamrocks, Two Unique, Zingerman’s Catering

Financial Planner

Winner: Clift Roach II, CRMC & Associates LLC, Detroit
Finalists: Nino Aluia (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management), Jeffrey Fratarcangeli (Fratarcangeli Wealth Management), Phil Serra (The Serra Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management), Dewey D. Steffen (Great Lakes Wealth)

Hotel

Winner: Shinola Hotel, Detroit; shinolahotel.com
Finalists: Daxton Hotel, MGM Grand, Roost Detroit, The Royal Park Hotel, The Siren Hotel, The Townsend Hotel, The Westin Book Cadillac

Interior Designer

Winner: Versa, Royal Oak; versa-design.com
Finalists: Amareaux Interior Design Inc., Greene and Co., Megan Rose Interiors, MOZ Interiors, Ruth Casper Design Studio, Tanya Rynicke Interior, The Munro Project, Sissy Yellen Living

Kitchen Design Service

Winner: Whiski Kitchen, Royal Oak; whiski-kitchen.com
Finalists: E.W. Kitchens, Kendall Design & Build, Lincorp Borchert, MJ Whelan, Tanya Rynicke Interiors, Sharer Design Group

Landscape Design

Winner: Great Lakes Landscape Design, Oak Park; greatlakeslandscapedesign.com
Finalists: Antonelli Landscape, Imagine Design and Build, Marino’s Landscape, Michael J. Dul & Associates, Mosher Design Co., Tocco Mannino Landscaping, Zaremba & Co.

Limo Service

Winner: Metro Cars, Taylor; metrocars.com
Finalists: Dream Limousines, Golden Limousine, Rockstarz Limousine, Top Notch Party Bus & Limousine, World Class Detroit Car Service LLC

Michigan Resort

Winner: Mackinac Island; grandhotel.com
Finalists: Boyne Mountain Resort, Crystal Lake Resort, Grand Traverse Resort, Inn at Bay Harbor, Saint John’s Resort, The Inn at Stonecliffe

Pet Groomer

Winner: Canine to Five, multiple locations; caninetofive.com
Finalists: Emmy’s Pampered Pooch, Exclusive Pet Grooming, Peticured, Scrubbers

Photographer

Winner: Jennifer Bosch, Orange Blossom Photography;
orangeblossomphotographyjb.com
Finalists: Abby Bartes (Abby B Photography), C Trudo Photography, Faith Rowley Photos, Hannah Marie Photography, Kelly Doneth Photography, MacLachlan Studio, Melissa Douglas Co.

Real Estate Agent

Winner: Cynthia Miller, National Realty, Northville; cynthialynnluxury.com
Finalists: Kathy Broock (Kathy Broock & Co., Max Broock Realtors), Lauren Fortinberry, Savannah Habba (Keller Williams), Theresa Marrocco, Candice Rich (Christie’s International Real Estate), Tushar Vakhariya (TVA+RLA, KW Domain)

Special-Occasion Venue

Winner: Shinola Hotel, Detroit; shinolahotel.com
Finalists: Anthology Events (Book Tower), Castle Hall, Gem Theatre, Saint John’s Resort, The Collins at The Clocktower, The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, The Westin Book Cadillac

Summer Day Camps

Winner: Cranbrook Schools Summer Day Camps, Bloomfield Hills; schools.cranbrook.edu
Finalists: Born Yoga, College for Creative Studies Youth Summer Camps, Fascination Factory, North Star Reach, Rata2ee, Skull Island, Willoway Day Camp

Travel Agent/Agency

Winner: Cadillac Travel Group, Royal Oak; cadillactravel.com
Finalists: Corporate Travel Service, Kamala Cummings (Lux Travel Girl), Linda DeAngelis (Volare Travel), Melissa Failla (Magical Vacation Planner), Just Cruises & Vacations

Venue for a Kids’ Party

Winner: The Friendship Factory, multiple locations; thefriendshipfactory.com
Finalists: Born Yoga, Downriver Gymnastics, Fascination Factory, The Hawk Community Center, Troy Gym, Urban Air

Wedding Cakes

Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Shelby Township, Clinton Township; vinceandjoes.com
Finalists: Bella e Dolce Cakes, Christine’s Cakes and Pastries, Clarkston Cakery, Jonathan Elias (Pastry Guru), Elite Sweets, The Home Bakery, Sugar & Spice Bakeshop, Vito’s Bakery, Zingerman’s Bakehouse

Wedding Photographer

Winner: Jennifer Bosch, Orange Blossom Photography; orangeblossomphoto.com
Finalists: Abby Bartes (Abby B Photography), C Trudo Photography, Faith Rowley Photos, MacLachlan Studio

Wedding Planner

Winner: A June Event, West Bloomfield; ajuneevent.com
Finalists: A. Good Event Planner and Design, Belle Event Co., Bunny & June Events, Emerald City Designs, Perfect Day Planners, Skye Event Coordinating, Ten One Events

Wedding Venue

Winner: Shinola Hotel, Detroit; shinolahotel.com
Finalists: 2Gather Elegant Event Venue, Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters, Planterra Conservatory, Saint John’s Resort, The Collins Off Main, The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, The Village Club, The War Memorial, The Westin Book Cadillac, Youngblood Vineyard

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Arts & Entertainment

Arcade or Entertainment Venue

Winner: Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Formerly Farmington Hills, soon to reopen in West Bloomfield Township; marvin3m.com
Finalists: Barcade, Free Play Pinball Arcade, MI-Combat, Motor City Game Corner Arcade

Art Fair

Winner: Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor; artfair.org
Finalists: Art & Apples, Art in the Park, DIY Street Fair, Palmer Park Art Fair

Art Gallery

Winner: Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rochester; pccart.org
Finalists: Art Leaders Gallery, Detroit Artists Market, Library Street Collective, N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art, Norwest Art Gallery

Casino

Winner: MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit; mgmgranddetroit.mgmresorts.com
Finalists: Hollywood Casino at Greektown, MotorCity Casino

Club for Dancing

Winner: Boogie Fever, Ferndale; boogieferndale.com
Finalists: Big Pink, Marble Bar, Spot Lite, The Magic Stick

Club for Live Music

Winner: The Roxy Club, Rochester; theroxyrochester.com
Finalists: Bert’s Warehouse, MotorCity Wine, Nomi Lounge, Spot Lite, The Magic Stick

Comedy Club

Winner: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak; comedycastle.com
Finalists: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Go Comedy!, One Mike Detroit, One Night Stan’s

Community Theatre Company

Winner: Stagecrafters, Royal Oak; stagecrafters.org
Finalists: Avon Players, Birmingham Village Players, Detroit Repertory Theatre, In the Mitten Productions, Tipping Point Theatre

Concert Venue

Winner: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston; pineknobamp.com
Finalists: Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena, Music Hall Detroit, Royal Oak Music Theatre, The Fillmore Detroit

Jazz Club

Winner: Cliff Bell’s, Detroit; cliffbells.com
Finalists: Aretha’s Jazz Café, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Blue Llama Jazz Club, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Willis Show Bar

Movie Theater (Stand-alone)

Winner: Detroit Film Theater, Detroit; dia.org
Finalists: Farmington Civic Theater, Michigan Theater, Penn Theatre, Redford Theatre

Movie Theater (Complex)

Winner: Emagine, multiple locations; emagine-entertainment.com
Finalists: MJR, Phoenix Theatres

Museum (Arts)

Winner: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit; dia.org
Finalists: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cranbrook Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Museum (Other)

Winner: The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn; thehenryford.org
Finalists: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Detroit Historical Museum, Ford Piquett e Avenue Plant Museum, Motown Museum

Performing Arts Venue

Winner: Fisher Theatre, Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com
Finalists: Detroit Opera House, Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Meadow Brook Theatre, Orchestra Hall

Podcast

Winner: St. Brown Podcast; youtube.com/@stbrownpodcast
Finalists: Black Fridays Podcast with Denzell Turner, Daily Detroit, Detroit History Podcast, Detroit Lions Podcast, DistruptED with Ron Stefanski, LifeExcellencee with Brian Bartes

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Sports

Private Golf Course

Winner: Detroit Golf Club, Detroit; detroitgolfclub.org
Finalists: Birmingham Country Club, Franklin Hills Country Club, Oakland Hills Country Club, Red Run Golf Club, Shenandoah Country Club, Tam-O-Shanter Country Club

Professional Sports Team

Winner: Detroit Lions; detroitlions.com
Finalists: Detroit City FC, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers

Professional Sports Team Athlete

Winner: Aiden Hutchinson, Detroit Lions; detroitlions.com
Finalists: Cade Cunningham (Pistons), Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions), Jared Goff (Lions), Dylan Larkin (Red Wings), Penei Sewell (Lions), Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)

Professional Sports Team Coach or Manager

Winner: Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions; detroitlions.com
Finalists: J.B. Bickerstaff (Pistons), Danny Dichio (Detroit City FC), A.J. Hinch (Tigers), Todd McLellan (Red Wings)

Professional Sports Team Venue

Winner: Ford Field; fordfield.com
Finalists: Comerica Park, Jimmy John’s Field, Keyworth Stadium, Little Caesars Arena

Public Golf Course

Winner: Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston; shepherdshollowgolfclub.com
Finalists: Cracklewood Golf Club, Farmington Hills Golf Course, Northville Hills Golf Club, The Orchards Golf Club

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Retail

Antique Shop

Winner: Detroit Urban Artifacts, Detroit; detroiturbanartifacts.com
Finalists: Dee Dee’s Fine Vintage, Odd Fellows Antiques, Riverside Vintage Market, The Lamb’s Tail, The Rabbit Hole Time Warp, Rogue Vintage

Appliance Shop

Winner: ABC Warehouse Multiple locations; abcwarehouse.com
Finalists: A-Dependable Maytag Home Appliance Center, Big George’s and Witbeck Home
Appliance Mart, Sargent Appliance, Specialties Showroom

Auto Dealership (Group)

Winner: LaFontaine Automotive Group, multiple locations; familydeal.com
Finalists: Les Stanford, Matick Automotive Group, Serra Automotive, Tamaroff Auto Group

Auto Dealership (Individual)

Winner: Dean Sellers, Troy; sellersford.com
Finalists: Bowman Chevrolet, LaFontaine Chevrolet Plymouth, LaFontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fenton, Matick Chevrolet

Beer Selection (Store)

Winner: Holiday Market, Royal Oak; holiday-market.com
Finalists: B&B Liquor, Napa Valley Beverage Co., Off the Wagon Market, The Wine Garden, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Bike Shop

Winner: Metropolis Cycles, Ferndale, Detroit; metropoliscycles.bike
Finalists: Albe’s, Bikes Blades & Boards, Fraser Bicycle, KLM Bike and Fitness, Main Street Bicycles, Rochester Bike Shop

Bookstore

Winner: John K. King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, Ferndale; johnkingbooksdetroit.com
Finalists: Book Beat, Flyleaf, Schuler Books, Sidetrack Bookshop, Source Booksellers, Toadvine Books

Bridal Salon

Winner: The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley; theweddingshoppe.net
Finalists: Hana Abboud, Katerina Bocci Bridal, Piera’s Bridal, Roma Sposa, Spousa Bella

Butcher Shop/Deli

Winner: Gratiot Central Market at Eastern Market, Detroit; easternmarket.org
Finalists: Market Place Meats, Marrow, Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, Nitsches Meats and Deli, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Cake Shop

Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Township, Shelby Township; vinceandjoes.com
Finalists: Christine’s Cakes & Pastries, Elite Sweets of Livonia, For The Love of Sugar, Holiday Market, Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, The Home Bakery

Candy Store

Winner: Bon Bon Bon, Ann Arbor, Ferndale, Detroit; bonbonbon.com
Finalists: Doc Sweets’ Candy Company, Spun Sugar Detroit, Sydney Bogg’s Sweet Essentials, Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory

Cannabis Dispensary

Winner: Puff Cannabis Co., multiple locations; shoppuff.com
Finalists: Butter, Liv Cannabis Co., Nature’s Remedy, Quality Roots

Children’s Clothing Store

Winner: Lil’ Rascals, Birmingham; lilrascalsbham.com
Finalists: Connie’s Children’s Shop, Guys N Gals, Honeypie Kids, Our Neighborhood Academy Boutique, Shoe Strings

Children’s Resale Clothing Store

Winner: Little Threads Children’s Resale Shoppe, South Lyon; littlethreadsresale.com
Finalists: Noni’s Children’s Store, Regeneration Clothing, Vada James Wears

Chocolate/Chocolatier

Winner: Bon Bon Bon, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ferndale; bonbonbon.com
Finalists: Alter Ego Edibles, Choco Mania Cafe, Quix Chocolate, Sanders, Sweet Retreats Chocolate Shoppe, Sydney Bogg’s Sweet Essentials

Cider Mill

Winner: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada; blakefarms.com
Finalists: Franklin Cider Mill, Long Family Orchard, Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill, Yates Cider Mill

Cigar Shops

Winner: Churchill’s, multiple locations; churchillscigarbar.com
Finalists: Godfather Bistro Cigar Bar, La Casa Cigars and Lounge, Stray Cat Lounge, Wild Bill’s Tobacco

Clothing and Accessory Resale

Winner: Regeneration Clothing, Pleasant Ridge; regenerationclothing.org
Finalists: Consignment Clothiers, Council ReSale, ReSale Connection, Shops on Top, Sum Girls Boutique

Coffee Brand

Winner: Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, multiple locations; docr.coffee
Finalists: Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co., Ground Control Coffee Roasters, Haraz Coffee House, Pops Coffee Co., Sabbath Coffee Roasters

Comic Book Shop

Winner: Vault of Midnight, Ann Arbor, Detroit; vaultofmidnight.com
Finalists: Bring Your Old Books, Comix Corner, Green Brain Comics, Time Travelers, Warp 9 Comics & Collectibles

Farmers Market

Winner: Eastern Market, Detroit; easternmarket.org
Finalists: Birmingham Farmers Market, Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market, Royal Oak Farmers Market, The Farmington Farmers Market

Fish Market

Winner: Noble Fish, Clawson; noblefish.com
Finalists: Andrea’s Fish Market, Monahan’s Seafood Market, Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market

Flower Shop

Winner: Viviano Flower Shop, multiple locations; viviano.com
Finalists: Blossoms, Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, Olive’s Bloombox, Thrifty Florist

Furniture and Home Goods Resale

Winner: Grace Centers of Hope, multiple locations; gracecentersofhope.org
Finalists: Dee Dee’s Fine Vintage, Fabuless Finds Consignment Resale, Retro Rescuers, Riverside Vintage Market, The Rabbit Hole

Furniture Store

Winner: Gardner White Furniture, multiple locations; gardner-white.com
Finalists: 28 Furniture Co., Alexandra June, Gorman’s, Just by Happenstance, Royce

Gift Shop

Winner: Catching Fireflies, Berkley; catchingfireflies.com
Finalists: Bundled, Glow Fish Studios, Guys N Gals, Lori Karbal, Mod Market, Rail & Anchor

Gluten-free Products

Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Shelby Township, Clinton Township; vinceandjoes.com
Finalists: Allergy Free Bakery, Bossy B’s Bakery, Gluten Free Specialties, Nino Salvaggio
International Marketplace, Papa’s Kitchen, Rumi’s Passion

Gourmet Foods

Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Shelby Township, Clinton Township; vinceandjoes.com
Finalists: Mongers’ Provisions, Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market, Papa’s Kitchen, Plum Market

High-end Clothing Store

Winner: The Peacock Room, Detroit; shoppeacockroom.com
Finalists: Baron’s Wholesale Clothiers, Dawood Boutique, Eugenie, Guys N Gals, Hersh’s Boutique, Tender

Home Décor Shop

Winner: Leon & Lulu, Clawson; leonandlulu.com
Finalists: 28 Furniture Co., Alexandra June, Cristions Fine Linen & Down, Perch, Riverside Vintage Market, Slades, Urbanum

Jewelry Store

Winner: Tapper’s Jewelry, Troy, Novi, West Bloomfield; tappers.com
Finalists: Ahee Jewelers, Golden Gal Fine Jewelry, Lucido Fine Jewelry, Maloof Jewelry & Gifts, Miner’s Den Jewelers

Leather Goods

Winner: Shinola, multiple locations; shinola.com
Finalists: Al Wissam, Noir Leather, Pingree Detroit

Lighting Shop

Winner: City Lights Detroit, Troy; citylightsdetroit.com
Finalists: Herald Wholesale Premier Bath Lighting & Hardware, Pine Tree Furniture & Lighting, Royce

Lingerie Store

Winner: Harp’s Lingerie, Birmingham
Finalists: Bra-vo Intimates, Busted Bra Shop, Lover’s Lane, Noir Leather

Men’s Clothing Store

Winner: Todd’s Menswear, Royal Oak; toddsmenswear.com
Finalists: Alexander’s Custom Clothiers, High Street Tie Shop & Menswear at Shops on Top, Inspiration Clothing, State & Liberty Clothing, The Suit Depot

Nursery/Greenhouse

Winner: English Gardens, multiple locations; englishgardens.com
Finalists: Blocks Stand and Greenhouse, Bordine’s, Deneweth’s Garden Center, Farmer John’s Home Garden Fashion, Schwartz’s Greenhouse, Telly’s Greenhouse and Garden Center

Optical Shop

Winner: See Eyewear, multiple locations; seeeyewear.com
Finalists: House of Optical, Optik Birmingham, Roland Optics, Shades, Optical, Spectacle Society

Place to Buy an Engagement Wedding Room

Winner: Tapper’s Jewelry, Troy, Novi, West Bloomfield; tappers.com
Finalists: Cooper & Binkley Diamond Jewelers, Jewelry Set in Stone, Lucido Fine Jewelry, Miner’s Den Jewelers

Place to Buy Art

Winner: Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor; theannarborartfair.com
Finalists: Alexandra June, Art Leaders Gallery, DuMouchelles, Paint Creek Center for the Arts

Record Store

Winner: Dearborn Music, Dearborn, Farmington; dearbornmusic.net
Finalists: Flipside Records, Found Sound, Peoples Records, Third Man Records, UHF Records

Shopping Mall

Winner: Somerset Collection, Troy; thesomersetcollection.com
Finalists: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Macomb Mall, The Mall at Partridge Creek, The Village of Rochester Hills, Twelve Oaks Mall

Skin Care Shop

Winner: The Lip Bar, Detroit; thelipbar.com
Finalists: About Face Beauty Spa, Complexion Med Spa, Margot European Spa, Rivage Day Spa

Toy Store

Winner: Topology Toys, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield; toyologytoys.com
Finalists: Genuine Toy Co., The Rocket, Toy Box Michigan, Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy

Vintage/Consignment Clothes

Winner: Lost and Found Vintage, Royal Oak; lostandfoundvintage.com
Finalists: Council ReSale, ReSale Connection, Regeneration Clothing, Sum Girl Boutique, The Rabbit Hole

Wine Store

Winner: Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store, Birmingham; oldwoodwardcellar.com
Finalists: Elie Wine Company, Kakos Market, Wine Palace

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This story originally appeared in the June 2025 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.