October 2014
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Contributors: October 2014
Jeff Waraniak A forest adventure couldn’t have been a better fit for Hour Detroit’s new Associate Editor Jeff Waraniak’s first feature. An avid hiker, mountain biker, and former motocross racer, Waraniak has a long history of playing in the dirt and the trees. “I grew up in West Bloomfield and spent a lot of time in […]
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Allergies, Animal Crackers, and the Alma Mater
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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Home Field Advantage
Gridiron Glory football exhibit
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Still in Session
Former Detroit bad boy Judge Greg Mathis is still going strong after 15 seasons of reality TV
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A-List: (Re)Purposeful Designs
Michigan shops tout socially responsible furniture, artwork, décor, and more
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Such Great Heights
Local folk musician’s new video chronicles an intense yearlong journey
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Learning the Ropes
Zip lines and aerial obstacles aren’t for everyone — or so you thought
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King of the Castle
Comedy and charitable causes shine at Mark Ridley’s landmark venue
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Autumn Appeal
Taking advantage of Michigan’s huge apple harvest with a bushel basket full of recipes
Bites: October 2014
News and notes about the metro Detroit food scene from Molly Abraham and the Hour staff.
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Top of their League
Distinct and carefully done Italian food makes the reviving Corktown neighborhood’s Ottava Via stand out
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The Snug is Still Jammin’
Popular Midtown gathering place T.J.’s gets ready for a 50th anniversary
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Déjà Food: Remember the Rhino!
The Rhinoceros. Doesn’t it give you goose bumps thinking about the swanky restaurant just off Jefferson? Make a right on Riopelle where when you arrived, a valet attendant would open your door and park your car in an area of town that wasn’t the greatest — but you never had to worry about your vehicle. […]
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Pressing Business
Hard cider’s popularity boosts choices for consumers — and revenues for savvy Michigan-based apple growers
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Creating a Monster
Passion for Polish pickles leads to a new cottage industry startup
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Cravings
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
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Classic Comfort
Café Muse’s McCormick spices up Moroccan-style chicken with apricots, olives, and preserved lemon
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Molly’s Picks: Republica and 220
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Slippery Slope
Why most writers don’t write about bad wines
Hot Spot: October
First-time patrons are amazed at both the exterior and interior transformation of a building that was an eyesore in the downtown landscape, but is now adding to its rebound
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Rx For the Next Generation
First graduating class tests Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine’s approach to prepare future physicians
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From Sci-Fi to Fact
Emerging medical applications of intricate 3-D printing techniques are changing — and saving — lives
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Fresh Prescription
Instead of pills, doctors prescribe fruits and vegetables through a program that unites health care with local food systems.
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Baby-Friendly Basics
Michigan lags behind the nation in breast-feeding rates, but two regional hospitals are working to increase the numbers.
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Movin’ On Up
Southfield bachelor renovates outdated condo to create a high-rise home for his art collection and family heirlooms
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The Way It Was – The Michigan Theatre
1938 This bustling bagley streetscape encapsulates the vibrancy of downtown Detroit in the late 1930s. Shot from Grand River looking north, the photo shows…
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Floating Over Fall
Michigan’s autumn colors dazzle from any angle, but a breezy hot air balloon flight offers a bird’s-eye view of the season’s most spectacular displays.
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2014 Top Docs: Transforming Medicine
The list containing the winners of our 15th annual Top Docs survey and accompanying medical stories.
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Top Docs List 2014
VIEW THE 2014 TOP DOCTORS The following list contains the doctors in adult and pediatric specialties, as voted by their peers. Top vote getters are denoted with an asterisk (*). In some categories, there are ties. Addiction Medicine *Christensen, Carl W., M.D., Ph.D. // St. Joseph Mercy, Detroit Medical Center Coffman, Eric N., D.O. // […]
Global Road Trip
Detroit Lions fans plan for a very early tailgate party
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6th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Limited tickets remain for the final Michigan Brewers Guild beer festival for 2014.
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Savor Detroit Fall 2014 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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Fit for Fall: A Little Love for Lemberger
‘Forget the name and try it’
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Hour Detroit’s Top Docs 2014 Event Recap
Hour Detroit celebrated the physicians named on the 2014 Top Docs list at the Top Docs Party presented by Cadillac at the Gem Theatre on October 23.