September 2014
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On the Rebound: Jazz in Detroit
Letter From the Editor
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Contributors: September 2014
Hour Detroit Magazine – Contributors September 2014 – Valerie Morgan, Zoë Hu, Erin Marie Miller, John Domol
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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Food Fest
Fall Flavor Weekends focus on farm-to-table fare
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Staying Power
Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italia restaurant group celebrates its 25th anniversary
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The Art of Restoration
A dedicated group of like-minded Detroiters are transforming an Old Redford neighborhood from blighted to bustling.
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Tie Society
Detroit-based Cyberoptix’s new menswear line adds a dash of creativity to the cubicle
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Rebel Girl
Getting to know what inspires metro Detroit native and fashion designer Anna Sui
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A Lifetime of Good Health Begins in Childhood
From access to health care to regular exercise, a child’s good health is dependent on so many factors. In this section, experts in the areas of dentistry, podiatry, orthodontics, exercise, and pain management weigh in on issues regarding children’s health.
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Shop Hour September 2014
SHOP Hour Special Advertising Section
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Destination Weekend – Autumn Time
Whether you want to spend the weekend in the great outdoors or are seeking indoor fun, we’ve got plenty of places and events to keep you entertained this fall. To enjoy some of these good times, you don’t even need to leave the city.
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Luxury Test Drive
If there’s any downside to this almost revolutionary transformation, it’s the challenge of staying on top of all the changes. But that’s where we’re happy to lend a helping hand.
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A Passion for Pelts
The 300-year-plus legacy of Detroit’s fur industry
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Takashi, Take Two
Slurping Turtle offers hip takes on traditional Japanese dishes.
Bites
News and notes about the metro Detroit food scene from Molly Abraham and the Hour staff.
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Picnics Plus
Rose’s Fine Food stakes out a reclaimed diner near Belle Isle.
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It’s About Family
Downtown Plymouth’s Nico & Vali is a slice of Italiana — with some twists
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Hot Spot: September
Quan Nem Ngon /// Vietnamese fare lags in numbers locally behind other Asian cuisines, so it’s good news to add this gem of a bistro to the lineup. It’s drawing more than just those born to the fare to its handsomely decorated space. Dishes such as cha gio (elegant little eggrolls), bun bo nuong sa […]
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Déjà Food: Exotic Chinese Food
Exotic Chinese food, circa 1960
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Taking Root
Growth is slow but steady for family-owned, Michigan-centric The Granola Tree
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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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Molly’s Picks
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots
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Season’s Best
Charred tomatoes give salmon a smoky touch
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First Whiff
An initial — but temporary — odor of sulfur isn’t cause for alarm in wine
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Downward Stabbing Motion
The Oakland’s recipe for a Pulp-Fiction inspired pick-me-up.
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A Full-Swing Jazz Resurgence is Drawing on Detroit’s Rich Music Culture
The music legends and venues, both old and new, that are defining the genre locally
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Portrait of a Collector
Robert Hudson Tannahill’s bequest left the DIA a priceless visual legacy
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Where The Wild Things Are
Whimsical interpretations on wardrobe classics
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2014 Best Dressed List
They come from all walks of life — from automotive, hospitality, and health to politics and philanthropy. What they have in common is dressing well.
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Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed Celebration 2014 Video Invitation
Metro Detroit’s most fashionable will flock to The Fillmore Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 for Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed Celebration.
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Benefit on the Bay
On Aug. 22 at MacRay Harbor on Lake St. Clair, Capuchin Soup Kitchen held its annual fundraiser to benefit the Capuchin ministry. Jazz music, dancing, and a silent auction were highlights at this event where all profits went to the charity.
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The Way It Was – Olympia Stadium
1964 Olympia Stadium, the old home of the Detroit Red Wings at Grand River Avenue and McGraw Street, was often the scene of loud, cheering hockey fans. But 50 years ago this month, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 1964, the arena erupted in a different kind of pandemonium. Screaming, delirious fans greeted The Beatles at two […]
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Racing For Kids to the Hill
On Aug. 27 at The Northern Trust Bank in Grosse Pointe Farms, Racing For Kids held a charity event. The national charity focuses on increasing popularity of motor sports to help
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Recap of the U.P. Fall Beer Fest: From Pale Ales to Pastie Beers
If each Michigan Brewers Guild beer festival were a person, they’d all have their own distinct personality. The Winter Beer Festival would be the extreme adventuresome outdoorsy type and the most popular one of the bunch; the Summer Beer Festival would be the party animal, a little bit on the wild side; the Detroit Fall […]
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10th Annual Harvest Moon Celebration Is Serving Up Michigan Beer
Downtown Farmington hosts the Harvest Moon Celebration Sept. 18-20.
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Milford Craft Beer Week
Raise your glass to local brews during the week of festivities
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Ours and Theirs: Lake Michigan Shore
Southwestern Michigan winemakers, winery owners weigh in on ‘must-try’ wines
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Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed Celebration 2014
Metro Detroit’s most fashionable flocked to The Fillmore for Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed Celebration on September 17.
