November 2014
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Contributors: November 2014
Dorothy Hernandez Last year, Dorothy Hernandez went to a pop-up dinner by Komodo Kitchen, the extremely popular Indonesian supper club. While the food was delicious, what really stuck out was the complete experience, down to the detailed tablescapes, candles, and music. “I thought it would be a really cool dinner to recreate at home,” says Hernandez, […]
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Room for Improvement
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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Starring Role
Weekly CBS TV show features The Henry Ford
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The Golden Touch
Olympic medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White are taking a break from competitive skating this year, but are keeping busy with Thanksgiving parade grand marshal honors, college studies, and more
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Spirited Meals
A seasonal ceremony lives on at South Eastern Michigan Indians Inc.
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Well-Groomed Gents
Facial hair is in full force for ‘Movember.’ If you need help keeping it civilized, these places have you covered.
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Brimming with Style
A tip of the cap to retailers that kept Detroiters looking sharp
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Shop Hour November 2014
SHOP Hour Special Advertising Section
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Noninvasive Therapies Knock Out Pain
Pain is a tough opponent. It delivers a punch to the head, making you dive under the covers with a severe headache. Pain will pummel you “on the ropes,” zapping your energy and causing bodywide discomfort.
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Finding Your Happily Ever “After”
When it comes to cosmetic procedures, it’s not what you do, or how much you do — it’s the “after” effect that matters.
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An Activist’s Journey
Legendary Detroit-based writer and speaker Grace Lee Boggs is a true revolutionary — with an FBI record to prove it
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Laughing Lawyers, Medical Musicians
It might not be normal to see an attorney for amusement or a physician for a symphony, but in Detroit you can do both
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100 Years of Service
Now with 16,000 chapters in more than 80 countries, the Kiwanis International organization started off small in Detroit
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Lively and Sophisticated
Wright & Co.’s excellent bistro menu complements a re-energized downtown Detroit
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Under Construction
Dining, drinking, or shopping at Ferndale’s M-Brew is like taking a road trip up north
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Déjà Food: Giving Thanks at Benno’s
With no outside markings or signs except for the black awning with 8027 on it and white drapes covering the window, one would never know Benno’s was there had it not been for word-of-mouth. Named after its meticulous German chef Benno Steinborn and co-founded with Dr. David C. Laderach, M.D. (my uncle Davey), Benno’s (on […]
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Fruitful Comeback
Thanks in part to an MSU professor, Michigan reaps the sweet rewards of a renewed chestnut harvest season
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Sweet Storefront
The little Bon Bon Bon chocolate factory crafts ‘handmade in Hamtramck’ treats
Bites: November 2014
News and notes about the metro Detroit food scene from Molly Abraham and the Hour staff.
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Against the Current
Plymouth eatery Aqua is taking a decidedly different approach to dining
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Cravings: November 2014
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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Molly’s Picks: Bill’s and Mimi’s Bistro
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Wake-Up Call
Coffee and chili give the ribs at Harry’s Detroit a nice kick
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The Name Game
Star-crossed wines such as Marilyn Merlot may boost sales, but most are ordinary, at best
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Hot Spot: November 2014
Bistro 82 /// The interesting happy hour menu served in the bar from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday is attracting attention at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown Royal Oak. Chef Derik Watson and crew are dishing up niceties including salmon tartare, Parmesan pommes frites, French bread pizzas, Prince Edward Island […]
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No Requiem
Lost in a sea of unsolved murders, the death of a beloved WSU professor 30 years ago still haunts friends and former students with the question: Why?
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The Way It Was – The David Whitney Building
In Hebrew, the name David means “beloved,” and when designating downtown skyscrapers, Detroiters love the name.
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Crafting Cocktails
Thinking about having a happy hour at home? We asked local restaurants, new distilleries, and bars to give us step-by-step directions on how to make some of the tastiest drinks in town.
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Stylish Spreads
Local chefs and caterers dish up their takes on different fêtes
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Fort Street Brewery’s 6th Annual Brew-Ha!-Ha!
Normally held in August, Fort Street Brewery has moved the event to November
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Lagers for Lunches
The Livonia Junior Chamber is hosting the first ever Lagers for Lunches to raise money for school lunch programs.
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Earn Your Beard
Join Dark Horse Brewing Co. at The Bird & The Bread to support men’s health.
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Winter wine-derland
Winery visits can be just as good — if not better — in the off season