February 2012
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Contributors: February 2012
Sheryl James, Jack Lessenberry, Kelly Schykulski
Letters from Readers: February 2012
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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Stand And Deliver
Like the effects of chair time on cardiovascular systems, apparently sitting still for too long also means a scalpel may be necessary for municipal budgets. What sort of doctor do we want to cure our clogged financial arteries?
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Wine: Increasing Sweetness, Mixed Results
High sugar content is making formerly dry wines sweeter and softer, often detracting from their identity.
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Review: Giovanni’s Ristorante
For more than four decades, Giovanni’s Old World Italian
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Recipe: Spinach Pie
Pie to Die For: Tom Teknos adds a dash of creativity to a Greek Favorite
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Delight Bakery & Café in Grosse Pointe Woods
Pastry chef Charlie Bowman’s latest venture is a sweet spot on the east side.
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526 Main/Tequila Blue & Hungarian Rhapsody
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Super Easy Bowl Dinners for the Big Game
Change the game plan for guests by serving dinner-in-a-bowl.
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Doctors Suggest At-home Blood Pressure Tests for Heart Health
To get the most-reliable reading for possible hypertension, more doctors are suggesting that heart patients take at-home blood pressure tests
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A Vegan Cardiologist Offers Health Tips
For a healthy ticker and proper weight, cardiologist Joel Kahn is pumped up on the benefits of a plant-based diet — and the doctor religiously follows his own advice.
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Bridal Fashion: White Wedding
Luminous as
a pearl,
translucent
as a diamond,
diaphanous as
a passing
wisp of cloud,
a whisper-white
wedding palette —
from snowy
to ivory and
champagne —
inspires a hush,
a pristine aura before
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Honeymoon Travel: Nine Unique Boutique Hotels
Newlyweds seeking unique might consider boutique, as these small luxury accommodations in nine locations around the world reveal.
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The Detroit Public Library’s Hackley Collection Promotes African-American Performance Artists
Treasured resources dedicated to African Americans in the performing arts wait to be explored at the Hackley Collection.
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Congressional Redistricting May Lead to Showdowns in the 13th and 14th
The wild reconfiguration of districts may well change the shape of Democratic politics, particularly in the 13th and 14 areas, where an upset could easily happen
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Q&A: Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally
Alan Mulally has his eye on the company’s future, but his vision is based on Henry Ford’s philosophy
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A-List : February 2012
Super Bowls for the big game
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Parents of Autistic Child Find Promise in Birmingham Classroom
After trying nearly everything to help their autistic son, Brendan’s parents were at sea. But therapy in a special classroom in Birmingham is turning the tide in his favor.
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Arts and Entertainment
February 2012
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Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg, 1969
The Way It Was
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A Peek Inside Eight Degrees Plato Beer Company in Ferndale
At this Ferndale spot, customers can tap into craft beers and specialty foods, along with a shot of humor
Ranking Local Government Leaders’ Salaries
On the heels of a year when news headlines focused on the inner workings of city and county governments (think of the Turkia Mullin severance-package scandal in Wayne County), now seems as good a time as any to examine who makes what in the ranks of local-government leadership and how their paychecks stack up from […]
SaltWater’s Marc Peyer & Chocolate Bar Cafe’s Lisa Corbin
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
Hot Spot: Joe Muer Seafood
The revival of the celebrated seafood house is bringing in two different crowds to see what has been wrought in the RenCen: those who remember the Gratiot Avenue original and those who’ve only heard about it — at a ratio of about 65-percent former customers and 35-percent new. Crowds have been impressive since the opening […]
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Ready for Your Big Reveal?
There’s no better time to consider cosmetic plastic surgery, as metro Detroit physicians offer the very latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for reducing fat, lifting and tightening skin, eliminating wrinkles, and renewing your complexion.
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Make Your Health a Priority
Nearly 60 percent of women work outside the home. Add 10 hours a week of household chores if you’re a single gal, 17 hours if you’re married, and 28 hours if you have a few kids, and of course you’re tired. But if you don’t make time for your health today, you may have less time to enjoy the things you love in the future.
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Mt. Clemens Regional Healthcare Foundation’s 27th Annual Crystal Ball
Penna’s of Sterling hosted the annual black-tie gala on Feb. 4 benefiting Mount Clemens Regional Healthcare’s Medical Outreach Clinic.
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Humble Design Benefit at Tender
On Feb. 8, Tender in Birmingham threw a party to benefit Humble Design, a nonprofit that provides furnishings for Detroit families emerging from homelessness.
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9th Annual ‘Beating the Odds for MDA’
On Feb. 11, the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester hosted the 9th annual gala supporting the health care services the Muscular Dystrophy Association provides to metro Detroit.
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Children’s Charities Coalition’s ‘Sing Out 4 Kids’
On Feb. 11, the Children’s Charities Coalition hosted the karaoke event, “Sing Out 4 Kids,” at the Community House in Birmingham supporting four Michigan children’s organizations.
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Chinese New Year Fundraiser 2012
On Feb. 12, the 8th annual Chinese New Year Fundraiser was held at the Roostertail in Detroit. The event benefited the Wayne County Medical Society Foundation’s Elder Abuse Prevention Program.
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Unique Michigan Wine Tasting Experiences
Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery on Old Mission Peninsula is one of my favorite northern Michigan wine destinations. The drive to the estate from downtown Traverse City is dotted with orchards, vineyards, and cerulean views of Grand Traverse Bay. Walt and Eileen Brys acquired the former cherry orchard while looking through “rose-tinted glasses.” After a […]
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Saluting Lesser-known Film Roles During Oscar Season
Have you ever watched film credits roll and wondered what a gaffer is? What kind of art a Foley artist creates? Hint: They won’t be walking to the podium at the 84th Academy Awards this weekend.
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2012 DTE Energy MVP Awards
The Detroit Institute of Arts hosted DTE Energy’s annual awards ceremony and reception, benefiting the Detroit children’s organization Think Detroit PAL, on February 16.
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‘Go Red for Women’ Luncheon 2012
On Feb. 17, the American Heart Association held its annual ‘Go Red for Women’ luncheon at the MGM Grand Detroit. The event featured guest speaker Chris Powell of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover.”
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Summer Breezes in the Snow
On Feb. 11, the Servants of Jesus of the Divine Mercy held its 5th annual “Summer Breezes in the Snow” at the Mirage Banquet Center. The evening was hosted by WXYZ anchor Vic Faust.
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Hats Against Hunger
On Feb. 23, the newly renovated Madison Theater in Detroit hosted ‘Hats Against Hunger,’ a strolling fashion show by Mr. Song Millinery benefiting Forgotten Harvest.
