March 2011
Top Docs List 2010
VIEW THE 2010 TOP DOCTORS
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Contributors: March 2011
Richard Bak, Cybelle Codish, Kim Rosen
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Green Pieces for March
Green Pieces for March.
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Arts and Entertainment
March 2011
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Fresh Air, Fresh Start
This month, a major-league player will set the season’s first baseball aloft, sending it skyward along with our soaring dreams for an idyllic spring and summer.
We’ve Got Mail: March 2011
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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Chardonnay Bares All: a New Trend on the Rise
Not a Chardonnay fan? Maybe it’s time to give the popular wine another taste. Many non-fans of the dry white wine dislike the strong oak taste that is not actually a character of the grape varietal itself, but introduced during its fermentation process. A rising trend is to age Chardonnay in stainless steel tanks rather […]
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Recipe: Paella
Chef Joseph Olson, who moved from Birmingham’s Forest Grill to Cinco Lagos in Milford a few months ago, serves his tasty variation of the Spanish favorite.
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Bad Brad’s & Maria’s of West Bloomfield
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots
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Appetizer: Maria’s House Made Salsas
Maria’s House Made Salsas are now a hot commodity at area markets.
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La Saj’s Alex and Sal Awada & Sangria’s Paul Tootikian
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: Supino Pizzeria
The Eastern Market spot has been a hit almost since it opened in 2008. While there are still plenty of “pepperoni people” who stop by, the hot pizza lately is the Bismarck.
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Wine: Pricey Pours are Rarely Worth It
Can you pay too much for a wine? And what’s a logical price?
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Gourmet Mustard Puts the Squeeze on Ordinary Bright-Yellow Stuff
The stalwart friend of coney-dog lovers is enjoying a renaissance. (With Recipes)
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Charles Lindbergh, 1927
Detroit was flying high in 1927, thanks to its native son, Charles Lindbergh.
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Re-user Friendly
Salvaged building materials get a second, sustainable life as part of renovated commercial spaces.
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Legislators, by the Numbers
In a year when fresh U.S. Census Bureau figures will provide an updated snapshot of who we are, it seems fitting to note the demographics of those elected to represent us.
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Irish on Parade
This month, Michigan Avenue turns into an annual parade in the color of spring.
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Rapid Development
Whitewater parks may help Michigan cities shore up their economies.
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Cybelle Codish Takes Her Stills of Native Americans to the Smithsonian
When the Detroit-based freelance photographer was asked by a friend to shoot stills for a documentary being made on Native-American traditions in New Mexico, Codish saw it as an opportunity to see culture through a different lens.
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Q&A: Grammy-nominated Music-Video Director Matt Stawski
Matt Stawski has directed videos for pop music’s top acts. Now he has his eye on feature films. (WITH VIDEO)
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New Cosmetics Put a Fresh Face on Spring
Color is back in season with this fresh makeup palette
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Restaurant of the Year 2011: Iridescence
Exceptional food, refined service, and a well-priced wine list help the uniquely placed white-linen restaurant rise above the rest.
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How the Chicago ‘Black Sox’ Scandal Ruined a Bright Pitching Career
Eddie Cicotte, a pitcher from Detroit known for his talent and brains, committed the biggest blunder of his life by helping to fix the 1919 World Series, forfeiting his career and his reputation
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The Politics of Foreign Language Education
“Plastics” was the classic, one-word, unsolicited career advice offered to Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. Fast-forward several decades, and that word today could well be “Mandarin.”
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The Nation’s Oldest Net-Zero Home Belongs to One Green Ann Arbor Family
By going lean and green and making their 110-year-old Folk Victorian home ‘net zero,’ an environmentally conscious Ann Arbor family can watch their energy savings really add up.
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A Window to Spring Style
Saks Fifth Avenue and Lighthouse Path hosted A Window to Spring Style March 3 at Saks in Troy.
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Carnival Rio de Janeiro
Carnival Rio de Janeiro was the theme of The Medallion: Macomb’s Gala Event held March 5 at Penna’s of Sterling in Sterling Heights.
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ArtSeen: Fakes, Forgeries, and Mysteries
On March 10, ArtSeen: Fakes, Forgeries, and Mysteries was held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Boogie Bowl: Striking Out Homelessness
On March 11, the third annual Boogie Bowl: Striking Out Homelessness was held at Thunderbird Lanes in Troy.
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Detroit Artists Market (DAM) Held Its Annual Scholarship and Exhibition
On March 4, the Detroit Artists Market (DAM) held its annual scholarship and exhibition.
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Imagine Fashion Show
The International Academy of Design & Technology hosted Imagine Fashion Show on March 16 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre.
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Fashion of Rochester
On March 16, Fashion of Rochester was held at Miguel’s Cantina in Rochester Hills.
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Decadestwo.1, Decades, and Decadesdenmin
Christos Garkinos, Angelique Soave, and Andrea Soave Provenzano hosted a private preview party on March 17 in Grosse Pointe Shores for Decadestwo.1, Decades, and Decadesdenmin.
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The Big Bash Cirque Du Soiree
Affirmations, metro Detroit’s center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, held its annual gala, The Big Bash Cirque Du Soiree, March 19 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
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The grand reopening of Somerset Collection’s Detroit Shoppe
The grand reopening of Somerset Collection’s Detroit Shoppe was held March 24 in Troy.
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Laughter Lifts You Up
Angela Hospice hosted Laughter Lifts You Up March 24 at Laurel Manor in Livonia.
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A Night of Hope
On March 26, A Night of Hope benefiting Angels of Hope, was held at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township.
