Our Best of Detroit 2021 list features more than 175 categories with winners from across the metro area. We wanted to celebrate in style after the year we’ve all had, so we threw a party — kind of. We invited some of this year’s first-place winners to (safely) stage the kind of swanky soiree we’re itching to attend. In the photos throughout this feature, you’ll see them dressed to the nines at The David Whitney Building in Detroit.
Scroll down for more on these winners and to find out the other people, businesses, and places that made this year’s list.
Arts & Entertainment // Detroit Life // Drinks //
Food // Media Personalities // Services
Arts & Entertainment
Art fair
1st Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor
2nd Art in the Park, Plymouth
3rd Arts & Apples Festival, Rochester
Art gallery
1st David Klein Gallery, Detroit, Birmingham
2nd The Art of Custom Framing, Troy
3rd Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham
Author
1st Kristy Robinett
2nd B. Van Randall
3rd Mitch Albom
Band
1st The Family Tradition Band
2nd Vavoom
3rd Killer Flamingos
Club for live music
1st El Club, Detroit
2nd (tie) Cliff Bell’s, Detroit
2nd (tie) The Morrie, Royal Oak, Birmingham
3rd Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit
Comedy club
1st Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak
2nd Go Comedy! Improv Theater, Ferndale
3rd One Night Stans Comedy Club, Waterford Twp.
Concert venue
1st DTE Energy Music Theatre, Village of Clarkston
2nd Fox Theatre, Detroit
3rd Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit
Jazz club
1st Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Grosse Pointe Farms
2nd Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Detroit
facebook.com/bakers-keyboard-lounge
3rd Cliff Bell’s, Detroit
Museum (arts)
1st Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
2nd Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills
3rd Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
Museum (other)
1st The Henry Ford, Dearborn
2nd Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
3rd Motown Museum, Detroit
Theater/musical venue
1st Fisher Theatre, Detroit
2nd Fox Theatre, Detroit
3rd Detroit Opera House, Detroit
Virtual museum experience
1st Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research’s “Live at Five,” Bloomfield
@CranbrookCenterforCollectionsandResearch on Facebook
2nd Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
3rd (tie) Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
3rd (tie) Michigan Science Center, Detroit
3rd (tie) Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
Visual artist
1st Alexandria Bishop
2nd Kim Fujiwara
3rd Ben Sharkey
Detroit Life
Casino
1st MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit
2nd MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit
mgmgranddetroit.mgmgrandresorts.com
3rd Greektown Casino-Hotel, Detroit
Charitable organization
1st Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit
2nd Gleaners Community Food Bank, multiple locations
3rd Academy of Dreams, Roseville
Cider mill
1st Franklin Cider Mill, Bloomfield Hills
2nd Yates Cider Mill, Rochester Hills
3rd Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada
Community service by a pro athlete
1st Matthew Stafford, former Detroit Lions quarterback
2nd (tie) Christian Jones, Detroit Lions linebacker
2nd (tie) Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings center
2nd (tie) Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers first baseman
Detroit Lions player
1st Matthew Stafford, former quarterback
2nd D’Andre Swift, running back
3rd Barry Sanders, former running back
Detroit Pistons player
1st Blake Griffin, former forward
2nd Jerami Grant, forward
3rd Saddiq Bey, small forward
Detroit Red Wings player
1st Dylan Larkin, center
2nd Tyler Bertuzzi, left wing
3rd Anthony Mantha, right wing
Detroit Tigers player
1st Miguel Cabrera, first baseman
2nd Casey Mize, pitcher
3rd Matthew Boyd, pitcher
Fitness class
1st AFC Strong, Detroit
2nd Retrofit Studio, Royal Oak
3rd CelyFit, West Bloomfield Twp.
Fitness trainer
1st Lindsay Holder of Hustle Flow Lab, Detroit
2nd Brad Goodstein of Retrofit Studio, Royal Oak
3rd Chad Demchik of Next Level Fitness Academy, Warren
Food at a pro sports venue
1st Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
2nd Comerica Park, Detroit
3rd Ford Field, Detroit
Gym
1st Retrofit Studio, Royal Oak
2nd Foundry 13, Beverly Hills
3rd Ohana Fitness and Wellness, Shelby Twp.
Hotel
1st Shinola Hotel, Detroit
2nd The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham
3rd Royal Park Hotel, Rochester
Movie theater (first-run)
1st Emagine Entertainment, multiple locations
2nd MJR Digital Cinemas, multiple locations
3rd Birmingham 8, Birmingham
Movie theater (art/indie)
1st The Maple Theater, Bloomfield Twp.
2nd Landmark’s Main Art Theatre, Royal Oak
3rd Detroit Film Theater, Detroit
Private golf course
1st Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Twp.
2nd Detroit Golf Club, Detroit
3rd Red Run Golf Club, Royal Oak
Public golf course
1st Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston
2nd Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center, Plymouth
3rd The Orchards Golf Club, Washington
Summer day camp
1st Born Yoga, Birmingham
2nd PBA Royal Performing Arts and Training School, Detroit
3rd Willoway Day Camp, Milford Twp.
Venue for a kids’ party
1st Born Yoga, Birmingham
2nd Great Lakes Culinary Center, Southfield
3rd (tie) Safari Playground, Walled Lake
3rd (tie) Troy Gym, Troy
3rd (tie) Zap Zone, multiple locations
Yoga studio
1st Citizen Yoga Studio, multiple locations
2nd Yoga Shelter, multiple locations
3rd Born Yoga, Birmingham
Drinks
Bartender
1st Carrie Floyd of Great Lakes Culinary Center, Southfield
2nd Rob Daleski of La Lanterna, Detroit
3rd Pamela Allard of Liberty Bar, Pontiac
Beer selection
1st Brown Iron Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington
2nd Hop Cat, Ann Arbor, Detroit
3rd Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
Brewery
1st Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham, Rochester Hills
2nd Brown Iron Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington
3rd Batch Brewing Co., Detroit
Cocktail bar
1st Sugar House, Detroit
2nd The Oakland Art Novelty Co. Ferndale
3rd Bad Luck Bar, Detroit
Dive bar
1st Gusoline Alley, Royal Oak
2nd (tie) The Old Miami, Detroit
2nd (tie) Checker Bar, Detroit
3rd Sneaker’s Pub, Ferndale
Distillery
1st Valentine Distilling Co., Ferndale
2nd Detroit City Distilling Co., Detroit
3rd Two James Spirits, Detroit
Happy hour
1st The Sardine Room, Plymouth
2nd (tie) Bobcat Bonnie’s, multiple locations
2nd (tie) Liberty Bar, Pontiac
3rd Roast, Detroit
LGBTQ bar
1st Liberty Bar, Pontiac
2nd Soho, Ferndale
3rd Pronto, Royal Oak
Michigan beer
1st Bell’s Brewery
2nd Founder’s Brewing Co.
3rd Griffin Claw Brewing Co.
Neighborhood bar
1st Kennedy’s Irish Pub, Waterford Twp.
2nd The Side Bar, Royal Oak
3rd Blue Skies Brewery, Auburn Hills
Place to dance
1st The Clawson Steakhouse, Clawson
2nd (tie) Boogie Fever, Ferndale
2nd (tie) Marble Bar, Detroit
3rd Deluxx Fluxx, Detroit
Place to drink outdoors
1st Ferndale Project, Ferndale
2nd (tie) The Monarch Club, Detroit
2nd (tie) Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham, Rochester Hills
3rd Blake’s Tasting Room, Armada
Sports bar
1st Art and Jakes, multiple locations
2nd The Lodge, Keego Harbor
3rd J’s Penalty Box, Ferndale
Swanky bar
1st Candy Bar, Detroit
2nd Bad Luck Bar, Detroit
3rd (tie) Sugar House, Detroit
3rd (tie) Evening Bar, Detroit
Wine bar
1st Michigan by the Bottle, multiple locations
2nd Motor City Wine, Detroit
3rd The Royce Detroit, Detroit
Winery
1st Youngblood Vineyard
2nd Filipo Marc Winery
3rd Detroit Vineyard
Virtual bartender
1st Kristy Ratliff
@bartendingfromhome101 on Facebook
2nd Melanie Mack
@melaniemacktails on Instagram
3rd Tara Jagodzinski
Tara Jagodzinski on Facebook
Food
All-night eatery
1st O.W.L., Royal Oak
2nd Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit
facebook.com/lafayette-coney-island
3rd National Coney Island, multiple locations
Bagel shop
1st New York Bagel, multiple locations
2nd Eastside Bagel, St. Clair Shores
3rd Elaine’s Bagels, Troy
Barbecue restaurant
1st Slow’s BBQ, Detroit
2nd Bad Brad’s, multiple locations
3rd Woodpile BBQ, Clawson, Madison Heights
Best restaurant
1st Andiamo, multiple locations
2nd Three Cats Cafe, Clawson
3rd Mabel Gray, Hazel Park
Restaurant for breakfast
1st Toast, Ferndale, Birmingham
2nd Breakfast Club, Madison Heights, Commerce Charter Twp.
3rd Dime Store, Detroit
Restaurant for brunch
1st Toast, Ferndale, Birmingham
2nd Rochester Brunch House, Rochester
3rd Three Cats Cafe, Clawson
Burger spot
1st Red Coat Tavern, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield Twp.
2nd Hunter House, Birmingham
3rd Shamrock Pub, Utica
Cheap eats
1st Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations
2nd Green Dot Stables, Detroit
3rd Hunter House, Birmingham
Chef
1st Matt Prentice of Three Cats Cafe, Clawson
2nd James Rigato of Mabel Gray, Hazel Park
3rd Angelo Loria of Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
Chinese restaurant
1st Mon Jin Lau, Troy
2nd Hong Hua, Farmington Hills
3rd Shangri-La, Detroit, West Bloomfield Twp.
Coffee shop
1st Sabbath Coffee Roasters, Clawson
2nd Espresso Elevado, Plymouth
3rd Dessert Oasis, multiple locations
Coney Island
1st Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations
2nd Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit
facebook.com/lafayette-coney-island
3rd National Coney Island, multiple locations
Deli
1st Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.,
2nd Steve’s Deli, Bloomfield Hills
3rd Stage Deli, West Bloomfield Twp.
Dessert
1st Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
2nd La Gelati, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn
3rd Cannelle, Birmingham, Detroit
Diner
1st O.W.L., Royal Oak
2nd Side Street Diner, Grosse Pointe
3rd Whistle Stop, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge
Donut shop
1st Donut Cutter, Berkley
2nd Donut Bar and Coffee, Southfield
3rd Dutch Girl, Detroit
facebook.com/dutch-girl-donuts
Fast/casual restaurant
1st 2941 Street Food, multiple locations
2nd Penny Red’s, Detroit
3rd Ima, multiple locations
Food truck
1st The Lobster Truck
2nd Jack’s Roadside BBQ
jacksroadsidebbq.business.site
3rd Detroit 75 Kitchen
Restaurant for French fries
1st Hop Cat, Ann Arbor, Detroit
2nd Social Kitchen and Bar, Birmingham
3rd Townhouse, Detroit, Birmingham
Greek restaurant
1st Pegasus Taverna, St. Clair Shores, Detroit
2nd Kouzina, Royal Oak
3rd Golden Fleece, Detroit
Ice cream/gelato shop
1st Ray’s Ice Cream, Royal Oak
2nd Vince and Joe’s, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd Treat Dreams Dessert Emporium, Ferndale, Detroit
Indian restaurant
1st Priya Indian Cuisine, Troy
2nd Rangoli Indian Cuisine, Auburn Hills
3rd Noor Jahan Indian Cusine, Grosse Pointe Woods
Italian restaurant
1st Da Francesco’s Ristorante and Bar, Shelby Twp.
2nd Andiamo, multiple locations
3rd Compari’s on the Park, Plymouth
Kid-friendly restaurant
1st Leo’s Coney Island, multiple locations
2nd Buddy’s Pizza, multiple locations
3rd (tie) Bigalora, multiple locations
3rd (tie) Griffin Claw Brewing Co., Birmingham, Rochester Hills
Mexican restaurant
1st El Charro’s, multiple locations
2nd Mexican Village, Detroit, Shelby Twp.
3rd El Barrio, Plymouth
Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant
1st La Saj, Sterling Heights, Troy
2nd Phoenicia, Birmingham
3rd La Marsa, multiple locations
Restaurant for Pho
1st (tie) Ima, Detroit
1st (tie) Pho Lucky, multiple locations
2nd Que Huong, Madison Heights
3rd Pho Tai, Madison Heights
Pizza place
1st Buddy’s Pizza, multiple locations
2nd Jet’s, multiple locations
3rd Green Lantern, multiple locations
Place to take a client
1st Andiamo, multiple locations
2nd San Morello, Detroit
3rd (tie) Bacco Ristorante, Southfield
3rd (tie) Joe Muer, Detroit, Bloomfield
Polish restaurant
1st Polish Village Cafe, Hamtramck
2nd Polka Restaurant and Beer Cafe, Troy
3rd Polonia Restaurant, Hamtramck
Pop-up restaurant
1st Street Beet, Detroit
2nd Frame, Hazel Park
3rd Duo Restaurant and Lounge, Southfield
Restaurant COVID-relief effort
1st Bobcat Bonnie’s, multiple locations
2nd Andiamo, multiple locations
3rd Brown Iron Brewhouse, Royal Oak, Washington
Restaurant with a view
1st Joe Muer Seafood (in Detroit), Detroit, Bloomfield Hills
2nd Highlands, Detroit
3rd A Matter of Taste, Commerce Charter Twp.
Romantic dining
1st Café Cortina, Farmington Hills
2nd The Whitney, Detroit
3rd (tie) San Morello, Detroit
3rd (tie) Andiamo, multiple locastions
Sandwich shop
1st Mudgie’s Deli and Bar, Detroit
2nd Ernie’s Market, Oak Park
3rd Tubby’s, multiple locations
Seafood restaurant
1st Joe Muer Seafood, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills
2nd Lily’s Seafood Grill and Brewery, Royal Oak
3rd Streetside Seafood, Birmingham
Soul food restaurant
1st Beans and Cornbread, Southfield
2nd Detroit Vegan Soul, Detroit
3rd Savannah Blue, Detroit
Special-occasion restaurant
1st Joe Muer Seafood, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills
2nd Prime and Proper, Detroit
3rd The Whitney, Detroit
Steakhouse
1st Prime and Proper, Detroit
2nd The Clawson Steakhouse, Clawson
3rd Mr. Paul’s Chophouse, Roseville
Sushi restaurant
1st Noble Fish, Clawson
2nd Ronin Sushi, Royal Oak
3rd Maru Sushi and Grill, Detroit
Taco spot
1st Imperial, Ferndale
2nd El Charros, multiple locations
3rd Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, Clawson
Takeout
1st Edo Ramen House, Royal Oak
2nd Jennifer’s Cafe, Commerce Charter Twp.
3rd Andiamo, multiple locations
Thai restaurant
1st Khom Fai Thai Dining Experience, Macomb
2nd Sy Thai, multiple locations
3rd Bangkok 96 Restaurant, Dearborn
Vegan/vegetarian restaurant
1st Inn Season Café, Royal Oak
2nd Seva, Detroit
3rd Street Beet, Detroit
Virtual chef
1st Angelo Loria
Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market on Youtube
2nd James Rigato
Mabel Gray on exploretock.com
3rd Luciano DelSignore
@luciano.delsignore on Instagram
Media Personalities
Detroit ambassador
1st Mitch Albom
2nd Paul W. Smith
3rd (tie) Adrian Tonon
3rd (tie) Charlie LeDuff
Local politician
1st Mike Duggan, Detroit Mayor
2nd Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan
3rd Rashida Tlaib, 13th District Representative
Meteorologist
1st Dave Rexroth, WXYZ-TV
2nd Ben Bailey, WDIV Local 4
3rd Brandon Roux, WDIV Local 4
Newspaper
1st Detroit Free Press
2nd The Detroit News
3rd Macomb Daily
Opinion columnist
1st Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press
2nd Nolan Finley, The Detroit News
3rd Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press
Podcast
1st The Robinett’s Nest with Chuck and Kristy
2nd The Drew and Mike Show
3rd The Homance Chronicles
Radio DJ
1st Mojo in the Morning, Channel 95.5
2nd Jay Towers in the Morning, WNIC 100.3
3rd (tie) Ann Delisi, WDET 101.9
3rd (tie) Dave & Chuck the Freak, WRIF 101.1
Radio news reporter
1st Stephen Henderson, WDET 101.9
2nd (tie) Jackie Paige, WWJ 950
2nd(tie) Roberta Jasina, WWJ 950
3rd (tie) Paul W. Smith, WJR 760
3rd (tie) Frank Beckmann, WJR 760
Social media star
1st Kevin Adkisson, host of Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research’s “Live at Five”
@CranbrookCenterforCollectionsandResearch on Facebook
2nd Ana Flavia
@michigantravelist on Instagram
3rd Stacie René Zotkovich, former Mrs. Michigan
@stacierene_official on Instagram
Sportscaster
1st Bernie Smilovitz, WDIV Local 4
2nd Brad Galli, WXYZ-TV
3rd Justin Rose, WXYZ-TV
Sports reporter
1st Brad Galli, WXYZ-TV
2nd Justin Rose, WXYZ-TV
3rd Bernie Smilovitz, WDIV Local 4
Sports play-by-play
1st Neal Ruhl, Oakland University Golden Grizzlies
2nd Mickey Redmond, Detroit Red Wings
3rd Evan Stockton, Western Michigan University Broncos, Fox Sports Detroit
Style Instagrammer
1st Tamela Clarke
@tamela.clarke on Instagram
2nd Jon Jordan
@jonjordan on Instagram
3rd Katie Redmond
@covet.on.the.go on Instagram
Traffic reporter
1st Kim DeGiulio, WDIV Local 4
2nd Ali Hoxie, WXYZ-TV
3rd Kellie Rowe, Fox 2 Detroit
TV news reporter
1st Josh Landon, Fox 2 Detroit
2nd Mara MacDonald, WDIV Local 4
3rd Ryan Ermanni, Fox 2 Detroit
TV news anchor
1st Devin Scillian, WDIV Local 4
2nd Rhonda Walker, WDIV Local 4
3rd Josh Landon, Fox 2 Detroit
YouTuber
1st Emily Jean Fonville
Emily Jean Beauty on YouTube
2nd(tie) Vuhlandes
Vuhlandes on YouTube
2nd(tie) Milena Ciciotti
Milena Ciciotti on YouTube
Retail
Antique shop
1st Odd Fellows Antiques, Berkley
2nd The Lamb’s Tail, Armada
3rd Our Little Shop, Shelby Charter Twp.
facebook.com/ourlittleshopantiques
Appliance shop
1st Sargent Appliance, multiple locations
2nd ABC Warehouse, multiple locations
3rd Witbeck Home Appliance Market, West Bloomfield Twp.
Auto dealership
1st LaFontaine Automotive Group, multiple locations
2nd Matick Chevrolet, Redford
3rd The Suburban Collection, Troy
Bakery
1st Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd Cannelle, Detroit, Birmingham
Bike shop
1st KLM Bike & Fitness, Birmingham, Rochester Hills
2nd Fraser Bicycle, Fraser
3rd Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop, Ferndale
Bookstore
1st The Book Beat, Oak Park
2nd John K. King Books, Detroit, Ferndale
3rd Source Booksellers, Detroit
Bridal salon
1st The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley
2nd Joy Abendmode Bridal, Royal Oak
3rd Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor, Northville
Butcher/meat shop
1st Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd Farm Field Table, Ferndale
Cake shop
1st For the Love of Sugar, Detroit
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd Christine’s Cakes & Pastries, Shelby Twp.
christinescakesandpastries.com
Candy store
1st Mrs. Mason’s Co., Royal Oak
2nd Doc Sweets’ Candy Co., Clawson
3rd Sanders Candy, multiple locations
Chocolate/chocolatier
1st Mrs. Mason’s Co., Royal Oak
2nd Bon Bon Bon, multiple locations
3rd Sanders Candy, multiple locations
Cookies
1st Detroit Cookie Co., Ferndale
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd Culinary Combo Bakery, Southfield
Cigar shop
1st Churchill’s, multiple locations
2nd Ambassador Cigars & Spirits, Troy
3rd Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro, Sterling Heights
Comic book shop
1st Vault of Midnight, Ann Arbor, Detroit
2nd Comic City, multiple locations
3rd (tie) Green Brain Comics, Dearborn
3rd (tie) Warp 9 Comics, Clawson
Farmers market
1st Eastern Market, Detroit
2nd Royal Oak Farmers Market, Royal Oak
3rd Oakland County Farmers Market, Waterford Twp.
Flower shop
1st Viviano Flower Shop, multiple locations
2nd Blossoms, Birmingham
3rd Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations
Furniture store
1st Hunt & Noyer Furniture, Berkley
2nd Leon & Lulu, Clawson
3rd Gardner-White Furniture, multiple locations
Gift shop
1st Leon & Lulu, Clawson
2nd Vitrine, Berkley
3rd Catching Fireflies, multiple locations
Gourmet foods
1st Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd Randazzo Fresh Market, multiple locations
High-end clothing store
1st Tender, Birmingham
2nd Leon & Lulu, Clawson
3rd The Peacock Room, Detroit
Home décor shop
1st Leon & Lulu, Clawson
2nd A Touch of Lace, Bloomfield Hills
3rd Cristions Fine Linen & Down, Birmingham
Jewelry store
1st Tapper’s, multiple locations
2nd Miner’s Den Jewelers, Royal Oak
3rd Elaine B Jewelry, Ferndale
Kids’ clothing store
1st Apple Blossom Baby and Décor, Grosse Pointe
2nd Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield Twp.
3rd Connie’s Children’s Shop, St. Clair Shores
Lighting shop
1st Ray Lighting Centers, multiple locations
2nd Michael’s Lamp Shop, Lathrup Village
3rd Brose Electrical, Livonia
Lingerie store
1st Bra-Vo Intimates, Royal Oak
2nd Harp’s Lingerie, Birmingham
3rd Busted Bra Shop, Detroit and Ann Arbor
Cannabis dispensary
1st Liv Cannabis Co., Ferndale
2nd New Standard, Hazel Park
3rd Breeze, Hazel Park
Men’s clothing store
1st The Suit Depot, Oak Park
2nd George Gregory, Detroit
3rd Tailored Detroit, Detroit
Nursery/greenhouse
1st Deneweth’s Garden Center, Macomb and Hartland
2nd English Gardens, multiple locations
3rd Bordine’s, multiple locations
Optical shop
1st Roland Optics, Bloomfield Twp.
2nd See Eyewear, multiple locations
3rd Optik Birmingham, Birmingham
Pie shop
1st Achatz Handmade Pie Co., multiple locations
2nd Sister Pie, Detroit
3rd Grand Traverse Pie Co., multiple locations
Place to buy art
1st Leon & Lulu, Clawson
2nd Yellow Door Art Market, Berkley
3rd (tie) The Rust Belt Market, Ferndale
3rd (tie) Art Leader’s Gallery & Custom Framing, West Bloomfield Twp.
Record store
1st Dearborn Music, Dearborn
2nd Found Sound, Ferndale
3rd Flipside Records, Clawson
Skin care shop
1st Bee Waxed Cosmetics, Pontiac
2nd Margot European Day Spa, Birmingham
3rd Face Skincare Medical Wellness, Bingham Farms
Sunglasses shop
1st See Eyewear, multiple locations
2nd Optik Birmingham, Birmingham
3rd (tie) Shades Optical, Birmingham
3rd (tie) Roland Optics, Bloomfield Twp.
Clothing & accessory resale
1st Rotate Boutique, Bloomfield Twp.
2nd Déjà Vu Upscale Designer Resale, Franklin
3rd Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak
Furniture & home goods resale
1st Vogue Vintage, Ferndale
2nd (tie) Retro Rescuers
2nd (tie) Everything Home Upscale Resale, Royal Oak
Wine store
1st Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Twp., Shelby Twp.
3rd (tie) Michigan By the Bottle Tasting Room, multiple locations
3rd (tie) Plum Market, multiple locations
Women’s boutique
1st La Vie en Rose Boutique, Wyandotte
2nd Tender, Birmingham
3rd The Peacock Room, Detroit
Services
Auto detailing/car wash
1st Jax Kar Wash, multiple locations
2ndMr. C’s Car Wash, multiple locations
3rd Matick Auto Wash, Redford
Caterer
1st Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace, multiple locations
2nd Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Shelby Twp., Clinton Twp.
3rd Skosh Catering, Walled Lake
Cosmetic surgeon
1st Dr. Neal Sakwa of Sakwa Plastic Surgery, Troy
2nd Dr. Charles Boyd of Boyd Beauty, multiple locations
3rd Dr. Anthony Youn of Youn Plastic Surgery, Troy
Day spa
1st Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham
2nd Margot European Spa, Birmingham
3rd Woodhouse Day Spa, Detroit, Rochester Hills
Engagement/wedding ring design
1st Tapper’s, multiple locations
2nd Miner’s Den Jewelers, Royal Oak
3rd Jewelry Set in Stone, Chelsea
Financial planner
1st Hantz Group, multiple locations
2nd Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Birmingham
3rd Advance Capital Management, Southfield
Hair salon
1st Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham
2nd Legato Salon & Spa, Birmingham, Farmington
3rd 6 Salon, multiple locations
Kitchen design service
1st Kitchen NV
2nd KSI Kitchen & Bath, multiple locations
3rd Dillman & Upton, Rochester
Cannabis provisioning center
1st Liv, Ferndale
2nd The Patient Station, Ypsilanti
3rd New Standard, Hazel Park
Best place for cannabis delivery
1st New Standard, Hazel Park
2nd Breeze, Hazel Park
3rd Liv, Ferndale
Massage
1st Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham
2nd Breathe: Bodywork and Beautification, Ferndale
go.thryv.com/site/breatheferndale
3rd Margot European Spa, Birmingham
Men’s grooming
1st Detroit Barbers, Detroit, Ferndale
2nd Baus the Grooming House, Birmingham, Rochester
3rd Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham
Pet groomer
1st Peticured, multiple locations
2nd Bark-a-Bout, Shelby Twp.
3rd Bingo Pet Salon, Royal Oak
Portrait photographer
1st Emma Burcusel Photography, Plymouth
2nd Sammy Mich Photo
3rd Queen B Boudoir
@queenbboudoir on Instagram
Realtor
1st Nicole McAvoy of Keller Williams Domain, Birmingham
facebook.com/nicolemcavoyluxehomes
2nd Lucine Tarman of Tarman & Co., Birmingham
facebook.com/lucinetarmanrealtor
3rd Sarah-Khan Williams of eXp Realty, Livonia
sarahkhan-williams.exprealty.com
Salon for a blowout
1st Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham
2nd 6 Salon, multiple locations
3rd Red the Salon, Birmingham
Salon or spa for a facial
1st Bee Waxed Cosmetics, Pontiac
2nd Face Skincare Medical Wellness, Bingham Farms
3rd Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham
Salon or spa for a mani-pedi
1st The Ten Nail Bar, Detroit
2nd Antonino Salon & Spa, Birmingham
3rd Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham
Special occasion venue
1st Bea’s, Detroit
2nd Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River
3rd Great Lakes Culinary Center, Southfield
Wedding photographer
1st Athornsphoto
2nd Molly Grunewald Photography
3rd Frankie Photography
Wedding planner
1st A June Event, West Bloomfield Twp.
2nd Hazel & Gray
3rd Events by Raj Singh
@eventsbyrajs on Instagram
Shot on location at The David Whitney Building. Special thanks to Dolce Moda, Henry the Hatter, and Leah’s Closet.
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