August 2015
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When in Rome … or Romeo
Letter From the Editor
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Living the Dream
What’s it like to work on the Detroit Tigers grounds crew? (And how do you land the job?)
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Vital Signs
Ann Arbor’s The Ark remains an intimate haven for favorite folk acts —
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Star Search
Dark sky parks like Mackinaw City’s The Headlands are preserving the nighttime view
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Contributors: August 2015
Dorothy Hernandez It’s fitting that Dorothy Hernandez’s first issue after her promotion to managing editor of Hour Detroit is the annual food issue, mainly because food is her life. “I’m a live to eat kind of person,” she says. She’s also that person who makes everyone wait to eat until she takes the perfect Instagram shot […]
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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The Fair-est of Them All
Armada’s annual get-together boasts traditions unchanged for a century and a half
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Collectible Americana
Real photo postcards offer snapshots of Michigan history — and fetch some pretty hefty prices
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The Way It Was – Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 1958
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 1958
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Delivering The Goods
Small Michigan enterprises are feeding a growing appetite for fresh fare. We find out where some of the area’s best chefs source their goods — from heirloom veggies to heritage pigs. And we also look at an experimental local fish farm that may have global implications. Going Whole Hog Husband and wife team trade in […]
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Going Whole Hog
Husband and wife team trade in jet-setting life to raise sustainable, humanely raised pork and chicken
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Think Like a Chef
Detroit — and, for that matter, much of Michigan — is a hotbed of chefs who have their own ideas about what makes a dish unforgettable. They’re dedicated to understanding how flavors and textures interact to bring out the best in what they present.
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RecoveryPark Farms Produce Cultivates a Loyal Following
RecoveryPark farms produce has cultivated a loyal following among top local restaurants
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Bigger Fish to Fry
An experimental aquaculture farm in Detroit just might help solve global food issues
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The Secret of Success
What can turn an ordinary dish into something Extraordinary? We asked some local experts to share what makes their creations unique
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Solutions to Change Your Life
Healthy habits can help control your weight, improve your mental health, prevent disease, boost your energy, and leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.
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Saving For a Rainy (or Snowy) Day
We rank high on the agricultural output scale, despite our fleeting fresh fare season. But there are ways to extend that summer feeling.
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We’re #1 (and #2, and #3, and…)
When it comes to Michigan agriculture, there’s a bumper crop of natural bounty
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Fresh Start
Bold decision to revamp an Ann Arbor eatery results in a delightfully sophisticated Taste Kitchen
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Making The Leap
Are crickets the new bacon? Local advocates explore raising insects for food.
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Cravings
Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else’s cooking.
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Molly’s Picks
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking
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Two Scoops, Please
It’s everything plus vanilla at Treat Dreams’ second location in Midtown
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Food-Porn Illness
If you insist upon taking pictures of what’s on your plate, they should at least be good. Here’s some advice.
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Summer Is For Sharing
Angus flatbread for two from Rochester Tap Room’s Travis Waynick
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High-Quality Score
A clandestine late-night meeting, a bag of goodies, cash changing
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Hot Spot: August 2015
Brooklyn Street Local /// This Corktown spot run by husband-wife team Jason Yates and Deveri Gifford now hit its third anniversary serving dishes with fresh, locally grown, and organic ingredients. Plates include fluffy omelets teamed with fresh fruit and sandwiches on Avalon bread. Poutine — hand-cut fries, cheese curds, and mushroom or beef gravy — is […]
Bites: August 2015
News and notes about the metro Detroit food scene from Molly Abraham and the Hour staff.
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City of Riesling celebrates ‘best white wine on Earth’
With the ubiquity of “value” brands like Kim Crawford, it’s become a no brainer for the average consumer to breeze into a restaurant and order sauvignon blanc.
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Reds turn to gold at 2015 Michigan Wine Competition
Consumers can sample award-winning wines at Aug. 20 Gold Medal Reception
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Royal Oak Brewery to Mark 20th Anniversary
Two decades of craft beer to be celebrated with one big tent party
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Grizzly Peak to Host Oktoberfest Block Party
Special anniversary ale will be on tap to help Ann Arbor brewery celebrate its 20th Anniversary
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The Inaugural Cider Dayze Festival
Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill brings together Michigan brewers, cideries, and wineries.