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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...
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...
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...

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