June 2008
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The Best of Times
It’s a fact of adult life that we’re always trying to recapture a bit of pure childlike joy, which explains the appeal of our annual Best of Detroit feature.
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The Chief’s Third Act
He’s Warren’s new police commissioner, aka chief. That makes him both grizzled veteran and new kid on the block, learning the ropes of a city infamous for political intrigue.
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The J.L. Hudson Department Store
The J.L. Hudson’s giant flag draped on the downtown Detroit department store, 1934.
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A Web of Intrigue
Forty years ago this month, six vacationing members of the Robison family were murdered at their secluded cottage in the northern Michigan village of Good Hart.
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Braylon Edwards
Even when he’s off the football field, Braylon Edwards’ goal is to look good.
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Laugh Tracks
Tim Meadows recalls his days with Saturday Night Live.
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True Colors
Tally Hall admits to having a goofy streak with their hue-coded ties, but they’re being taken seriously in the music world.
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Top-flight Living
The grand opening of the restored Westin Book Cadillac in October will celebrate a four-star oasis for overnight stays, dining, cocktails, and parties.
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Tuning U.P.
Established performers compare notes with aspiring songwriter in the “Above the Bridge” weekend.
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Beauty Mark
A Livonia makeup boutique puts a happy face on women dealing with health problems.
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Hamming It Up at Lile’s
When Today Show weather guy Al Roker was “in our neck of the woods” recently working on a TV documentary, he discovered Lile’s Ham Sandwich Shop in Dearborn.
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Open Season
In the sultry season, nothing quite compares to savoring a bit of café society with fellow citizens who’ve suddenly spilled onto the streets.
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Building A Roaring Business
Kris Krome’s custom-made choppers easily make the cut with cycle buffs, and now he’s entering one of his rides in the prestigious S&S Cycle Biker Build-Off.
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Health Insurance
Buy a swimsuit, get toned, sport a pedicure, and don’t forget to carry a life preserver in the form of sun protection, even when you’re nowhere near the beach.
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The Sun’s No Fun
For skin protection, aim to have it made in the shade.
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Best of Detroit 2008
We all value a good inside tip. And thanks to the readers of Hour Detroit, this issue offers a welcome roster of suggestions on where to go and what to do for a great time in our own hometown.
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Vivio’s Food & Spirits and Ike’s Restaurant
An Eastern Market classic, this down-to-earth bar and grill that neighbors the Hirt cheese shop has been run by Shirley Vivio and her family for 38 years, but there has been a watering hole in the 1891 building from the start…
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A Cool Idea
An ice cream made with unexpected ingredients takes the flavor well beyond plain vanilla.
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Success on Rye
It started as a humble deli, but Zingerman’s has stacked up its empire to include a creamery, bakery, catering service, coffee company,and restaurant. And its unusual business philosophy is what keeps it from being in a pickle.
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Suited to Summer
Sartorial etiquette doesn’t take a vacation, even on the hottest and most humid days. But it’s possible to stay cool while following fashion protocol.
Sagebrush Cantina
Festive and lively, this Mexican spot is the highlight in the village of Lake Orion.
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Karen and Kathy Munro and Alexander Nguyen
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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CCS Student Exhibition
Opening night of CCS’ Student Exhibition in Detroit, May 16.
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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Annual Dinner Gala
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute annual dinner gala on May 17, at Stonewood Farms, in Clarkston.
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Champions for Children’s Hearts
Champions for Children’s Hearts celebrity golf tournament on May 18, at University of Michigan Golf Course.
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Walsh Wine Gala
Walsh Wine Gala, on May 16, at Andiamo Italia in Warren
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Air Race Kick-Off
Red Bull Air Race Kick-Off event at Detroit’s Centaur, May 30.
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Night for Sight
Night for Sight, May 31, at the Ford Conference Center in Dearborn.
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SAE Foundation Benefit
SAE Foundation Banquet on May 22, at the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center.
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Detroit Red Wings Parade
An estimated 1.4 million fans flocked to downtown Detroit on June 6, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Stanley Cup-winning Red Wings during the victory parade and ceremony.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Discovery Ball
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Discovery Ball, June 6, at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn.
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Chocolate, The Party
On June 3, Chocolate, The Party, celebrated the opening of Chocolate, The Exhibition, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.
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PGA Championship History Exhibit Grand Opening
The Grand Opening Reception of the PGA Championship History Exhibit at the Cranbrook Institute of Science was held on June 4.
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Black-N-Blue Ball
The Black-N-Blue Ball, held on June 7 at The Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, raised funds for MDA summer camps and research.
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A Night to Remember
“A Night to Remember,” benefiting The Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial, was held on June 11 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
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The 50th Anniversary Buick Open Charity Gala
The 50th Anniversary Buick Open Charity Gala on June 7, at the GM Renaissance Center, in Detroit.
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I Am Detroit
Celebrities and local Detroiters give candid testimonials about what their home city, Detroit, means to them.
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Salute America
On June 13, Lighthouse of Oakland County presented Salute America at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township.
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Champions For The Kids
Yatooma’s Foundation for The Kids presents, “Champions For The Kids,” at The Townsend Hotel on June 8.
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Tender: Best Cutting Edge Fashion
Hour Detroit’s Susan Howes sits down with Fox 2 to discuss Tender, voted “Best Cutting-Edge Fashion 2008” by Hour Detroit. Models from One Source Talent display 3 dresses from Tender’s collection.
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The Capitol Grille: Best Steakhouse, Best Business Lunch and Best Lounge for Networking
The Capitol Grille Managing Partner John Kelley and Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Robinson prepare their signature lobster crab cake appetizer for Fox 2 News.
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Woodward Avenue Brewery: Best Microbrewery
Greg Burke from the Woodward Avenue Brewery, voted “Best Microbrewery” by Hour Detroit, shows Fox 2 News how to brew a great beer.
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The 5th annual Society for Excellence
The 5th annual Society for Excellence celebration on June 22 served up a five-course dinner donated by Seldom Blues for “Detroit Public TV, BRAVO! You Give Us Reason to Cheer!”
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Best of Detroit Party 2008
Mercedes-Benz presented the third annual Hour Detroit Best of Detroit party on June 26 at the MGM Grand Detroit.
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Best of Detroit Party 2008: Video Recap
Mercedes-Benz presented the third annual Hour Detroit Best of Detroit party on June 26 at the MGM Grand Detroit. The celebrity-studded event benefiting the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute featured many of metro Detroit’s best restaurants, bars, and retailers.
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Best of Detroit Party 2008: Made in Detroit Fashion Show
Hour Detroit presented the Made in Detroit fashion show on June 26 at the MGM Grand Detroit during Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party.
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Sunset at the Zoo Event
Sunset at the Zoo, an annual Detroit Zoological Society event, was held on June 20 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.
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The Parade Company’s VIP Rooftop Party
On June 23, The Parade Company held its VIP Rooftop Party atop the Miller Parking Garage in Detroit.
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Pink Fling
On June 27, guests dressed in pink at The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills to raise funds for and awareness of breast cancer research.
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Anti-Defamation League
The Anti-Defamation League honored Joe Dumars and the entire Detroit Pistons’ organization on June 30 at The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham.
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We’ve Got Mail… June 2008
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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Contributors: June 2008
Richard Bak, Alyssa Webb, Arthur E. Giron, Marvin Shaouni