July 2015
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Innovative Therapies Turn Painful Into Pain Free
In truth, whether you have acute pain from an injury or suffer the chronic pain of a degenerative disease, metro Detroit pain management physicians and other medical specialists offer a range of treatment options to reduce pain symptoms and restore function.
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Savor Summer Memories
From gleaming lakeshores, to energetic cities, to fascinating historical sites, this summer is all about finding your happy place. Deciding to pack a bag and head somewhere over the weekend doesn’t require a lot of thought.
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Contributors: July 2015
Annabel Cohen Annabel Cohen is a writer as well as a caterer and owner of the new Pizza@Annabel Cohen Cooks Detroit in West Bloomfield. She appears regularly in print and on television talking about her favorite subjects: food, travel, and lifestyle. This month she chills on one of her favorite food categories: anything on a […]
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I Should Have Said (or Asked)…
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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Name-Dropping
From Aretha and George Clinton to The Roots, the stars are coming out to help Chene Park celebrate its 30th season on the riverfront
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Still Kickin’ Out the Jams
The influential MC5’s hometown of Lincoln Park hosts 50th anniversary exhibit and concert
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The Way It Was – Spirit of Detroit, 1976
Spirit of Detroit, 1976
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A Long Day’s Coney Into Night
What’s a typical Friday like at Detroit’s iconic Lafayette Coney Island? A tag team crew of Hour Detroit staffers finds out.
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Rocking in Style
John Varvatos and Alice Cooper talk about their musical and fashion influences — and Detroit’s comeback
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Promise and Protocol
Gordie Howe’s stroke treatments and A. Alfred Taubman’s legacy to U-M are putting stem cell research’s game-changing potential into the spotlight
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Sticking it to Summer
Looking to beat the heat? Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat or savory taste, there’s a pop for you
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On Being Green
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails brightens its Park Shelton space with expertly done blend of atmosphere, service, and food
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Cravings: July 2015
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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You Say Tomato…
They may not have 57 varieties, but Labrosse Farms is branching out to produce heirloom ketchups and jams
Bites: July 2015
News and notes about the metro Detroit food scene from Molly Abraham and the Hour staff.
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Molly’s Picks
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Hot Off The Skillet
Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles chef Bill Bowles serves up Southern-style fried green tomatoes
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Shelf Awareness
Craft brewers push their way into premium space once reserved for the big boys
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Hot Spot: July 2015
Bacco Ristorante /// Luciano Del Signore’s impeccable touch with authentic Italian fare is nothing new; however, the airy, contemporary feeling in the dining room — now that the restaurant’s redo has lightened and brightened the space and added an antipasto bar — has made the four-star restaurant even more appealing. The outdoor seating is another […]
Déjà Food: Tips For Window Shoppers
The original London Chop House was Detroit’s most famous and glamorous restaurant, known for its food and for being frequented by celebrities. As a struggling Wayne State student, I was thrilled to be invited there about the time that the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s was released. In the movie, Holly Golightly was taken to an expensive […]
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The Price is Right?
You can’t judge the quality of a wine by its cost. The winery’s location, mortgage, and even good reviews factor in to the equation
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Drink Recipe: John Delorean
What’s better on a hot day than fresh watermelon? How about adding whiskey? Berkley’s Vinsetta Garage — recently featured on Esquire Network’s Best Bars in America — pays homage to Detroit auto icons such as John DeLorean. The watermelon shrub, made in house, makes this drink special — and perfect for lounging on the patio. […]
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Where and What We Eat
Detroit has always been full of food options beyond the coney dog (but we do love them). And judging from the letters we receive, feedback on our website and social media, and our sold-out Savor Detroit events, this is definitely a food town. And it seems like every week, there’s another area eatery to choose […]
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Where We Live and Work
Detroit is shaking off the doldrums of the Great Recession and the painful process of bankruptcy. Fueled by a renewed interest in locating businesses in Detroit, the entire metropolitan region’s real estate market is worth talking about again. And in the city itself, some neighborhoods are starting to make a comeback. 3 Hot City Neighborhoods* […]
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Shop Hour July 2015
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What We’re Fixing and Building
Detroit doesn’t exactly have a great track record when it comes to preserving the past. But there’s a new feeling around town, and with it comes success stories, old and new wish lists, and even some brand-new construction. 3 Recent Historic ‘Wins’ NSO/Bell Building The Neighborhood Service Organization human services agency has been around for […]
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Who We’re Watching
People watching is always a fascinating pastime. So who are the personalities metro Detroiters are talking about? Who’s new in town or new on the job? Which social activists/organizations continue to fight the good fight? Who do we follow, read, or “like” on social media? Inquiring minds want to know. 3 Social Activists/Organizations Making a […]
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Where We Go For Culture
The arts. So crucial, yet one of the first things cut when school or civic budgets get tight. Art generates controversy, too — from arguing the merit of graffiti to funding the DIA and the Detroit bankruptcy’s “Grand Bargain.” 3 Tried and True Public Art Installations Hamtramck Disneyland Hamtramck Disneyland started as a hobby by […]
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What We Do For Fun
Indoors or out, we metro Detroiters put our downtime to good use in all seasons. Here’s a short list of what we do to keep active. And since we’re smack dab in the middle of one of the world’s greatest freshwater regions, don’t forget boating, swimming, and fishing. 3 Indoor Activities Outdoor Adventure Center: Slated […]
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What Else Needs Work?
Great places to live, eat, work, and play aren’t the only factors to consider when it comes to metro Detroit’s big issues. Here are some leftovers from our “all the news that’s fit to print” file. We’re talking roads and traffic, crime and punishment, and more. 3 Highways in Need of a Makeover Interstate 75 […]
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Great Expectorations
A How-to — and Why-to — Guide to Spitting Wine
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The 313: Dialing In To Metro Detroit
It’s always an interesting time in metro Detroit. But the recent past has been especially noteworthy: emergence out of the Great Recession, brushes with disaster for the Big Three, and a gut-wrenching bankruptcy process. People and businesses have come and gone — and come back again. What does the future hold, and who’s going to […]
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Top Dentists 2015
VIEW THE 2015 TOP DENTISTS The Value of a Smile It’s an endearing moment in childhood and, as soon as it happens, everyone cheers as if they’ve never seen such a magnificent thing before! A child’s first baby tooth magically appears, bringing new dimension to a precious, gummy smile. It’s an event rivaled only by […]