May 2016
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Finding Your Weekend
Forget binge-watching or phone-surfing this weekend, and set your mind on visiting a destination that will make you feel royally happy.
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Trusted Advisors: Q&A
Hour Detroit presents several attorneys and leaders in business who are considered by many to be their trusted advisers. With their highly respected skills and knowledge, perhaps they will become yours, as well.
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Contributors: May 2016
George Bulanda has had the distinction of working on all 230 issues of Hour Detroit
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Walk on the Wild Side
Experience nature up close in the GarLyn Zoo’s park-like surroundings
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Hip to be Square
Cobo Center unveils new outdoor space
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The Way It Was – David DiChiera, 1971
In 1971, David DiChiera was a lone wolf in the wilderness
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The Missing, Linked
Annual Michigan event helps families and friends revive their loved ones’ unsolved cases
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Taking a Stand
Paddleboarding gains popularity on Michigan’s lakes and rivers
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Model Citizen
A maritime history collector is preserving the lore and legend of Downriver’s commercial shipping history, one replica at a time
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Pure Detroit
After 10 years of statewide success, Michigan’s publicity campaign steers its focus toward the Motor City
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Rooftop Retreat
How a turn-of-the-century Midtown castle became a lesson in sustainable living — and an urban guest lodge
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20/20 Hindsight
A look back at the people covered by Hour Detroit since 1996
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Le Rouge Life
A from-the-bleachers look at Detroit City Football Club’s loud, proud fans
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Call of the Forest
Executive chef Nick Janutol’s menu at reimagined Birmingham restaurant is brimming with originality
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An Hour With… Tunde Olaniran
Musician and activist talks Flint water crisis
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Street Wise
Local entrepreneurs are putting the Motor City on the fashion map
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Jam-Packed Piety
Operated by a community of monks, the Jampot sells organic confections in Michigan’s Upper (upper) Peninsula
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A Side Order of Jazz
Friday nights in Dearborn are hopping at Joe’s Top Dog Restaurant
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That is One Tasty Burger
To honor National Burger Month, here are few of Hour Detroit staffers’ picks
Hot Spot: Bucharest Grill
The aroma of garlic drifts down East Jefferson Avenue now that arguably the best chicken shawarma in town is being served at the new location of this popular spot. The strip mall has ample parking, so no more jockeying for parking spots and waiting in line, which was the case when Bucharest shared space with […]
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Molly’s Picks: Savannahblue and Osteria 222
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots
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Recipe: Giovanni’s Carbonara Fusilloni
Giovanni’s Randy Truant dishes up pasta, old-country style
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The Bee’s Knees
The deliciously retro Boodles offers old-school dining — including Caesar salads and ‘VIP’ selections prepared table side
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Déjà Food: Vincenzo’s One-Man Show
Most older folks remember Lelli’s on Woodward, just north of Grand Boulevard. And some remember Benno’s. But few seem to remember an alternative when Lelli’s was too crowded: Vincenzo’s, north of Lelli’s. Diners would receive a warm welcome from Vincenzo, who checked the coats. This exuberant and warm man then took the order and went […]
The Walmart Factor
South Africa’s competitively priced, high-quality wines find way back into U.S. market thanks to mega-retailer as well as Whole Foods
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Drink Recipe: The Detroit
Does Detroit have its version of the Manhattan? After Joe Schubert was asked that very question by a visiting New Yorker, the Whisky Parlor bartender set out to create one.
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Good Reads
The Motor City stars in recent books
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Great Idea!… (It Will Never Last)
Letter from the editor
We’ve Got Mail…
Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words
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Scenes from the Showcase
Michigan wineries gather in the ‘D’ for annual event