June 2018
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Best of Detroit 2018
Our reader’s picks for the Best of Detroit winners in food, drink, leisure, people, and services
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Real Estate All-Stars 2018
There’s an undeniable shortage of available real estate in the market across the country, but what does that mean for metro Detroit?
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Blown Away
Tossed in a summer breeze, billowy fabrics and scintillating jewelry create an ethereal appeal
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A Day for Dad
From historical tours to live music, celebrate Father’s Day by doing what he loves most
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Getting Ready with Emma Sapphire
When Emmanuel Arcos first tried dressing in drag for Halloween four years ago, the response to his look was so overwhelmingly positive, it inspired the makeup artist and hairstylist to pursue the art even further.
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Detroit’s Ford Fireworks Celebrate 60 Years
For some families, it’s an annual tradition. For others, it’s a one-time event. In either case, the Ford Fireworks is a great excuse to celebrate summer and the upcoming Fourth of July holiday with thousands of fellow locals.
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How Custom Bikes Are Changing Lives
For most children, getting their first bike is a magical experience. But for those with special needs, it can take a “miracle.”
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An Hour With… Tim Zajaros
Producer Tim Zajaros, a metro Detroit native who moved to Los Angeles in 2006, is celebrating the five-year anniversary of Armory Films.
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Jukebox Hero
With more than 40 years in the business, Morningside resident Bob Welke is the man to call for vintage music machine repairs, restorations, and more.
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All of the Above
Some restaurants call themselves Cuban or Peruvian or Spanish, but stretching their menus across dishes from other Latin countries, often confuses customers about their identity.
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It’s Electric
Cass Avenue is littered with guys in faded, flooded, denim jeans and wrinkled, solid-colored shirts. They’re all heading to the Gold Dollar to see The Wildbunch, now Electric Six.
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Star Struck
With a sci-fi plot and rock ’n’ roll beats, a summer show gives the phrase ‘going to the opera’ a whole new meaning.
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The Vegan ‘Ice Cream’ Even Non-Vegans Will Love
Robb, an engineer by trade, quit his day job not long after and established The Ice Cream Plant, offering more than 40 flavors.
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Molly’s Picks: Fist of Curry and The Greek Restaurant & Bar
Curry dishes from countries like Jamaica and India to Japan star on the tightly focused menu at the former Huron Room, with chef Les Molnar in the kitchen.
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Quality Cuisine Meets Karaoke at this Madison Heights Favorite
168 KTV Bistro offers a unique experience that meshes food, karaoke, and pop party culture into a one-stop destination.
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A Family of ‘Foodies’ Share Their Ramadan Traditions
The clock strikes and it’s finally Iftar, the moment at sunset when Muslims across the world break their ritual Ramadan fast, having abstained from food and drink from dawn until dusk. Here, in their Dearborn home, the Sareinis recite a prayer before digging into their meal.
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Recipe: Bucatini alla Carbonara
Jakobi Voorheis, executive chef at the Fed in Clarkston, grew up in mid-Michigan but spent five years of his childhood in Saltillo, capital of the Mexican state of Coahuila.
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Leelanau Wineries to Celebrate Wine Pioneer Bernie Rink
The former owner of now-shuttered Boskydel Vineyards will be honored during a July tribute
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The Way It Was – Crowley’s Mezzanine Tea Room, 1941
In our casual, sometimes downright shabby culture, it’s difficult to imagine a time when people gussied up before going out to dinner, lunch, or even tea.
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Thanks for Making Me Look Good!
A lot of not-so-glamorous tasks go on behind the scenes, but I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most talented writers, art directors, photographers, copy editors, and production people in the country.
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Contributors: June 2018
Hour Detroit, June 2018
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Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party 2018 Recap Video
On June 29, Hour Detroit brought the Best of Detroit issue to life at the 13th annual Best of Detroit Party at Eastern Market.
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Podcast Pick: ‘Detroit Today’
Add journalist Stephen Henderson’s show to your rotation