May 2021
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5 Detroit Taco Spots That Serve Up Big Flavors
Chicana journalist and founder of Tostada Magazine Serena Maria Daniels rounds up local taquerias that give a national giant a run for its money
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Culture Calendar: D.L. Rossi’s New Album, The DIA’s Student Art Show, & More
Ryan Patrick Hooper, host of ‘CultureShift’ on 101.9 WDET, curates your guide to the month in arts and entertainment
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Hour Detroit: May 2021 // Digital Edition
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The Founder and Editor of ‘The Fifth Estate’ on the Paper’s Original Purpose
Peter Werbe and Harvey Ovshinsky, who both recently released their first books, spar amiably
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How Detroit’s Brewz Brothaz Are Bringing Black Brew Fans Into the Fold
The local group explores inclusion and diversity in craft beer — an industry that blindingly white
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Editor’s Letter: Please Enjoy Our May Issue Responsibly
In this month’s letter, ‘Hour Detroit’ editor Dan Caccavaro talks our coverage on internet gambling, beer, and magic mushrooms
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Inside the Magical Dining Experience at Coriander Kitchen and Farm
The duo behind the multihyphenate business never shies away from hard work
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A Gambler’s Warning About Michigan’s Massive Mobile Gaming Boom
The state opened the floodgates to legal mobile gambling in January. Since then, the market has been saturated with mobile betting apps.
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A New Exhibit Celebrates the Black Women of Jamaica’s Dancehall Scene
“Akeem Smith: No Gyal Can Test” is on display through July 30 at Red Bull House of Arts Detroit
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Babo Detroit’s Avo Toast Recipe
A ubiquitous dish gets a twist with a kick
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A Look Inside a Beverly Hills She-Shed
In this month’s I Need My Space feature, Dr. Molly O’Shea invites us into her backyard getaway
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Hear the Untold Story of Detroit’s Brewing History in This New Podcast
Plus, 10 facts about the city’s beer scene you may not know
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Cecilia Muñoz on Obama Immigration Policy, the Biden Transition, & More
The Detroit-born Latinx rights activist was the longest-serving director of the White House Domestic Policy Council
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Madelyn Grant and Miss Grit Release Strong Debut EPs
WDET host and “Hour Detroit” contributor Ryan Patrick Hooper shares what’s on his playlist right now
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Inside Detroit’s New Climbing Gym
It boasts purple walls and challenges for all skill levels
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The Way It Was — Charles McGee, 1975
His work is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and more
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Crispelli’s Tiramisu Recipe
An after-dinner sweet treat that duals as a caffeine fix
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Don’t Head off to Your Next Destination Without These Travel Essentials
We roundup picks from Oliver Thomas, Genusee, Bronzed N Glow Beauty Boutique, and more
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Will More Michigan Cities Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms?
Ann Arbor (of course) was the first city in the state to do so — but likely not the last
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Female Brewers Have No Use for Questions About Who Should Brew
Only 7.5 percent of U.S. breweries in the United States employ even one woman in the role
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How to Make Mani Osteria and Bar’s Dolce Vita Cocktail
A refreshing cocktail courtesy of one of Ann Arbor’s Italian hotspots
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Detroit Gets Creative in Its Quest To Breathe New Life Into Historic Fort Wayne
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has struck a deal with National Park Service to allow for development while maintaining the site’s integrity
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5 Fun Facts About Jim Henson and His Beloved Muppets
The Henry Ford opens its new exhibit about the puppeteer on June 5
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Detroit Travel Writer Nneka Julia on Her Favorite Local Restaurants and Bars
Selden Standard, Grey Ghost, and Takoi all make her list of must-visit spots
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Shinola Unveils Eyewear Inspired by Its Watches and Luxury Wares
These sleek and timeless frames come in a number of colorways
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A Look at U-M’s 8-Foot Tall Rubik’s Cube
A senior project by a group of engineering students at the university lives on as both sculpture and plaything. Give it a go or just watch as puzzle tourists — yes, that’s a thing — take a spin.
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Supercoolwicked on Her Bold Style
How the singer-songwriter-actor lives up to her stage name
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The Peterboro’s Almond Boneless Chicken Recipe
An Eastern approach to the ABCs
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Is Vaping Pot Worse Than E-Cigs?
Michigan researchers study this question and other health and science topics
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A Michigander’s Guide to Betting Apps
We consider usability, look, social responsibility, and more to rank your mobile gaming options from best to worst
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8 Unique Michigan Getaways
With spring and summer just around the corner, many of us feel a pent-up need for travel, but you don’t have to book an extravagant global trek to feel like you’re far away from that home you’ve spent far too much time in this winter. We scoured the state for quirky spots within driving distance […]
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Got The Munchies? Try These Michigan-Made Snacks
Better Made Snack Foods, Pop Daddy Popcorn, and Kar’s Nuts all make our list
