August 2014
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Mommy Makeovers – Rejuvenate From Head to Toe
You’re a busy mom and an expert at keeping everybody happy and on schedule — the kids, your husband, your coworkers, even the dog. Your post-pregnancy body, however, has missed its deadline.
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Batter Up!
Old-school base ball world champion to be decided in mid-August
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A Rich Legacy
The 17th Annual Negro League Conference visits Detroit this August
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Tips for Tatas
On July 14 at Granite City Brewery in Troy, live entertainment by the band Cosmic Groove was enjoyed by patrons who donated money to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, servers also donated a portion of their tips.
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When I Grow Up… I Want a ‘Tasty’ Job
What’s your dream job? With any luck, you’re at it right now. But when you were very, very young, you might have eyed a bulldozer or garbage truck with longing. Maybe your horizons broadened to seek fame, fortune, and glamour: a baseball pitcher, a rock or rap star, a movie or TV actress. Most of […]
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They’re Baaaaaack!
What’s scarier than ominous political attack ads? Record early spending indicates even more to come.
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Joining the Table
A newcomer’s edible introduction to Detroit reveals an idiosyncratic and unpretentious restaurant scene
Tiger Tales
Wives reflect on lives spent with baseball icons.
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A Taste for Travel
Culinary tourists and locals are finding a wealth of fine dining around Traverse City
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Good Reads
Editor Steve Wilke sums up some of his favorite books of the month.
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Figaro With a Fuchsia Finish
The first time I tried the Figaro at Two James Distillery, I knew it had to be featured here.
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Bringing the Heat
Photo exhibit puts the focus on fire performers.
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Contributors: August 2014
Hour Detroit Magazine – Contributors August 2014 – Dorothy Hernandez, Kate Bingaman-Burt, Cybelle Codish, Justin Maconochie, Christopher Cook
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We’ve Got Mail…
Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.
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Standing the Heat
In a world of culinary stars inspired by Julia Child, where are all the female executive chefs?
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The Way It Was – State Fairs
1965 State fairs are always big draws for baby-animal births and white-knuckle amusement rides, but it’s the friendly contests that often provide the best entertainment: hog-calling smackdowns, recipe rivalries, longest ponytail battles, and, of course, pie-gorging competitions. The lad pictured here, Steve Sibula of Hazel Park, is grinning ear to ear after nabbing first place […]
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So You Wanna Be A Chef (Or Just Cook Like One)
Local culinary classes range from making doughnuts to earning degrees.
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Behind Closed Doors
Technically, the Forest Grill isn’t open for lunch. (Just don’t tell the chef and manager.)
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Cravings
When restaurant people take a break from their own kitchens
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Fresh Fare
Treetops Resort’s Farm2Fork events tap the bounty of local producers.
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Better When Basted
Big Rock’s Matthew Fitchett gives lamb a seared spin.
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Baker’s (and Cook’s) Dozen
13 essential tools for the home kitchen
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Picks
PICKLES & RYE It’s something of a compromise. In a tradition-meets-the-gluten-free era, old-fashioned deli fare typified by towering corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, potato latkes, and matzo ball soup share the menu with three-grain wraps filled with quinoa, barley, spinach, and avocado, and sweet potato and lentil salads. Breakfast is served all day, tables […]
Bites
News and notes about the metro Detroit food scene from Molly Abraham and the Hour staff.
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Butchers, Bakers, & Candy Makers
Locals aim for a slice of the food industry pie
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Rockford Brewing Company Brewery Profile
Embracing the outdoors and the creative spirit, Rockford Brewing Company works to promote a healthy lifestyle and local produce
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From Passion to Pop-up
An Hour Detroit staffer’s journey to bring more Filipino food to metro Detroit
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Ludington Area Beer Scene
Ludington, Michigan represents the Michigan Craft Beer Scene
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Hail to the Chef!
Detroit’s food scene has never been easy to define, and in the past few years, the blossoming of urban gardens, neighborhood eateries, and food artisans has added more than a dash of excitement.
