May 2015
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Legal Advice to Suit Your Needs
There’s a reason why lawyers specialize in different areas, and it’s wise to consider a firm’s areas of expertise before you hire anyone from that practice.
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Get Up. Get Out. Savor Spring.
Spring comes with an appreciation for sunnier skies and warmer temperatures, and a desire to make the most of every day. That’s why when the weekend comes, staying all tucked inside your home isn’t an option.
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Contributors: May 2015
EE Berger While growing up, EE Berger would go with her family to Belle Isle to visit the aquarium, conservatory, and most importantly in a child’s eyes, the free-roaming reindeer. Between those visits and stories from her dad and grandparents, Belle Isle has always stood on a magical, special pedestal — making photographing the island even more wonderful. […]
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At Times, Nostalgia Can Spur Progress
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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The Way It Was – Wardell Apartment Hotel, 1935
Wardell Apartment Hotel, 1935
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Real Estate All-Stars 2015
In 2014 and so far in 2015, it has been an exciting time in the world of real estate. Now more than ever, the real estate industry is facing many interesting changes. To start, the housing market is drastically improving, due to the amount of people buying and selling houses. When you compare the last five years, this improvement is at an all-time high.
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Homage To Industry
Arsenal of Democracy Museum is a hands-on tribute to efforts on the homefront
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Health and Beauty Products
Handmade Healing Detroit-based soap company goes beyond the bar The Little Flower Soap Company has blossomed since its sudsy start in 2010. Husband and wife duo Holly and Justin Rutt run the Detroit-based company with beautifully packaged, all-natural products including: bath salts, skin balms, lip balms, and, of course, soaps. The first time the couple […]
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Braving B12
Local nurse’s battle to raise awareness for a vitamin deficiency hits the big screen
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Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas Are Garnering International Attention
Detroit has known about Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas for years; now the rest of the world is discovering them
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How Grand!
Culture thrives on the west side of the state’s must-see art destination
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Show Me the Money
Once shunned by his own party, Harvey Santana is keeper of the state’s $53 billion budget
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Treasure Trove
Through local firm’s Life Chests, people preserve memories, pass on personal legacies and family memorabilia to their loved ones
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Par Excellence
Farmington Hills eatery serves up vibrant home-style Persian fare in an elegant, sophisticated setting
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Get Your Freekh On
Ancient grains and seeds are finding their way back into the mainstream
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Flying High
Locally made lava cakes are taking off, and available everywhere from Ferndale shops to flights on Air France
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Hot Spot: May 2015
DA EDOARDO FOXTOWN GRILLE /// Proximity to Cabrera, Verlander, and their Detroit Tiger cohorts makes this Italian restaurant an especially popular spot. It serves its steaks and pastas on an expanded schedule when there’s a game across the street at Comerica Park. This season, it welcomed the boys of summer with a spruced-up look and […]
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Fearless Flavors
A taste for risk and courageous combos add up to biscuits that are not like your Mama’s
Bites: May 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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Fresh Fare
Chartreuse’s Doug Hewitt mixes up a Brussels sprouts salad
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Upping the Ante
Because you can never have too many choices of draft beer…
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Déjà Food: Recalling a Family Restaurant ‘Empire’
In this photo taken around 1900, my great-grandfather stands behind his bar with bartender Koenig, at the Hund Saloon on Gratiot and Chene. When Alexander Hund died in 1913, my grandfather Arthur ran it until Prohibition. Alexander had “GOOD FOR 5 CENT DRINK” coins made to pass out to farmers at the market. “Hund” (German […]
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Cravings: May 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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‘Sex’ Sells
How a name he never thought would be approved turned Larry Mawby’s sparkling wine into a national brand
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Reappraising The Jewel
A family-friendly feel, slower pace, and more clean restrooms? Perhaps the Belle Isle takeover is delivering on its ‘new and improved’ promise.
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Reclaiming The Rouge
One of the most polluted rivers in the nation has come a long way thanks to the flood of support from communities, but it still has a long way to go.
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Setting an Even Keel
Who says they don’t make them like they used to? Not the faculty and staff at the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
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Road Trip Reimagined
Mille Mitten goes off the beaten path as travelers rediscover Michigan through 1,000 mile journey
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Talk of the Town
Michigan wineries talk news and new vintages at local showcase
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Savor Detroit: Spring 2015, May 1
Each night metro Detroit foodies gathered to enjoy a cocktail hour, a five-course dinner menu prepared by the evening’s featured chef duo from Triple Nickel and The London Chophouse, thoughtfully selected wine pairings, live entertainment, and a silent auction of photographic artist and award-winning feature filmmaker Sooney Kadouh’s work benefiting Gleaners Community Food Bank.
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Savor Detroit Spring 2015 Video Recap
Hour Detroit’s Savor Detroit — a five-night dinner series featuring custom menus developed by the city’s most celebrated chefs.
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Perfect Pairings
Dragonmead to bring five pub-only selections to M-Brew’s Brews & Bites
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How to Make Imperial’s House Margarita
You know the saying: April showers bring May margaritas. OK, we made that up, but come May we’re ready for some good, old-fashioned tequila-based beverages in anticipation of al fresco imbibing. Having a Cinco de Mayo fiesta? Try this recipe from Ferndale hot spot Imperial, popular for their tacos and margaritas. It’s a classic with […]