January 2014
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Luxury Test Drive January 2014
Gone are the days when dealers would soap up their showroom windows hoping to build anticipation for the new model year. That said, there are still plenty of reasons to get excited about the 2014 lineup.
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Revitalize Your New Look in the New Year
Now that the fun — and stress — of the holidays are over, it’s a good time to renew yourself so you can look as young and energetic as you feel.
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Top Chiropractors 2014
VIEW THE 2014 TOP CHIROPRACTORS
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Cliff Bell’s
Red Miso-Rubbed Bistro Filet: A sumptuous filet, served with roasted sweet peppers and grilled baby bok choy.
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Iridescence
Miso-Marinated Black Cod with Jerky Crust: Black cod is marinated in miso, rolled in house-made prime jerky crust, and served with cauliflower puree, breakfast radishes, coriander blooms, arugula, and mustard oil.
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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Steak Sanders: A perfect filet mignon is served over bordelaise crowned with lobster, béarnaise and asparagus, and mushroom caps.
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Tria
Fresh-Smoked Mozzarella: Tria’s fresh-smoked mozzarella is a housemade delicacy, with tomato caviar, extra virgin olive oil, and saba pipette.
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The Lark Restaurant
Rack of Lamb Genghis Khan: The Lark’s renowned rack of lamb comes with a numbered recipe card and is accompanied by potatoes dauphinoise and glazed carrots.
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Ocean Prime
Teriyaki Salmon: Delectable teriyaki-glazed salmon comes with shitake sticky rice, julienne vegetables, soy butter sauce, and sesame seeds.
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The Hill Seafood & Chophouse
Seared Atlantic Salmon: The “Bay of Fundy” pairs fresh Atlantic salmon with an Oriental glaze sauté of vegetables and cashews, sticky rice, and blood orange and fresh ginger reduction.
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Arts & Entertainment Listings
Arts & Entertainment Listings January 2014
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‘Kickstart’ the Music
Groovebox Studios’ talent incubator business model helps local acts parlay fan support into studio time
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Branching Out?
Cuisine’s Paul Grosz makes The Stand Gastro Bistro a vibrant addition to the Birmingham scene
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Rethinking Resolutions
Having trouble sticking to your exercise routine? Choosing an alternative workout could be the answer.
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All Dressed Up & Ready …
Cobo Center is still a work in progress, but Auto Show visitors will notice a host of improvements
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Healthy Choices
Through the uniting power of food, advocates committed to improving outcomes in Detroit
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American Classics
A sweeping gown, a well-tailored tux, carefully crafted cars — they all have timeless beauty. The curves, the colors, and a little bit of extra flair make these vehicles and the fashions…American Classics
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The Way It Was – Hudson Motor Car Co.
1932 Roy Chapin Sr., chairman of Detroit-based Hudson Motor Car Co., was a whiz at marketing autos — even in the thick of the Depression. In 1932, the automaker unveiled the Essex-Terraplane (known simply as the Terraplane beginning in 1934), a reasonably priced vehicle that nevertheless wasn’t cheaply made. In fact, its high power-to-weight ratio […]
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Contributors: January 2014
Jenny Risher, Dorothy Hernandez, Casey Nesterowich, Ben Curry
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Things You Auto Know
Letter from the Editor
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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Mustang Fever!
The iconic ‘pony car’ marks its 50th anniversary
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New & Notable
Releases from local writers and publishers
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The Race is Over
WDET’s news team recaps the Detroit election, discusses governance in the emergency manager era, and more
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Room for Debate
One student group from a Detroit high school is making significant inroads in the art of persuasion
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Dining With Strangers
A pop-up concept with ‘guest chefs’ evolves into Hamtramck’s Revolver
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After-Cinema Sipping
Cellar 59 Wine Bar adds to moviegoing and shopping fun at The Mall at Partridge Creek
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Hot Spot: Public House
With the nearby Imperial and its L.A.-style street tacos a genuine hit, proprietors Jeff and Susanne King, Perry and Sharon LaVoisne, and Amir Daiza figured why not try again? And they came up with another winning concept just a couple of blocks away, featuring a menu of interesting snacks and small sandwiches with every item […]
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Molly’s Picks: Market North End & Mex
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshed around town, tracking down some top spots
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Grill Mates
Ottava Via’s Ariel Millan tops beef with a tasty seafood ceviche
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High Praise
Michigan’s Larry Mawby named one of the most admired people in the North American wine world
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Cocktail Recipe: Biga Manhattan
A tasty take on the classic
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Birth of the Middle Class
100 years ago this month, Ford’s $5-a-day wage announcement transformed Detroit — and the working-class world
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Spy vs. Spy
The finer points of getting stealth shots of new automobiles
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Well-Versed in Classics
DSO oboe player tools around town in a rare pair of turquoise 1962 Lincoln Continentals
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CHAPS Feed Detroit 2013
CHAPS Realty and Forgotten Harvest teamed up again on December 19 for its annual Feed Detroit fundraiser at Scavolini by Cucina Moda to help families in need at this time of year.
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Passion For Fashion 2013
On December 20, the annual Passion for Fashion event took place at Shenandoah Country Club to raise funds for the Community for Southeast Michigan.
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Winter Beer
The firm grasp of winter is upon us; frigid winds are howling and the snow is piling up. Even if you don’t have a fireplace to curl up next to, a winter beer can help bring relief. Winter/Christmas Ales Winter beer tends to pack a punch – both in alcohol content and a generally sweeter […]
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DFT’s 40th Anniversary
On Jan. 10, the Detroit Film Theater celebrated 40 years of film at the DIA with a special fundraiser at the museum that included a strolling dinner and a showing of the Spanish version of the film #Dracula#.
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Combatting Human Trafficking
On Jan. 11, the Junior League of Birmingham teamed up with the non-profit SOAP (Save Our Adolescents From Prostitution) in Detroit to educate the public on the human trafficking problem in Michigan.
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Michigan Brewers Guild Enthusiast Tour – Rochester Mills Beer Co.
On January 4, 2014, a host of beer drinkers had the opportunity to explore the production facility for Rochester Mills Beer Co.
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Bonefish Grill Opening 2014
On January 11, Bonefish Grill of Troy held its grand opening, with proceeds from the entire event going to the North Woodward Community Foundation.
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AutoGlow 2014
On Jan. 17, patrons basked in the glow of the North American International Auto Show with a black-tie fundraiser at Ford Field. Proceeds from the Great Gatsby-themed event went to The Children’s Center.
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NAIAS Charity Preview 2014
On January 17, the North American International Auto Show held its Charity Preview to raise money for various causes and to open up the annual car fest at Cobo Hall.
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Antiques Roadshow Pre-Glow 2014
On January 23, producers of Antiques Roadshow partied with patrons at the Detroit Historical Museum to kick-off the show’s Detroit premier on DPTV in February.
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Design in Nature at BoConcept
On January 23, BoConcept in Birmingham held a special evening to explore the role of nature in design. A portion of sales were donated to the Six Rivers Land Conservancy.
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Blessings in a Backpack 2014
On January 23, the dance students of Joe Cornell Entertainment participated in a dance-a-thon at Orchard Mall to benefit Blessings in a Backpack.
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COTS Soup City 2014
On January 23, hundreds gathered at the Gem Theatre for a variety of warm soups and the opportunity to support Detroit’s Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS).
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Giggles and Gloves 2014
On January 25, Mittens for Detroit held its annual Giggles and Gloves event at the MGM Grand to raise money for its mission of buying winter gloves for those in need.
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Supporting STEM Careers at Michigan Science Center
On January 25, Kelly Services sponsored a special program at Michigan Science Center to teach kids about the advantages of a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).