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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...






















