(313) 649-2759 8029 Agnes St. Detroit, MI WEBSITE Okay meat lovers … stop shrugging your shoulders … because right in the heart of Detroit’s historic West Village is a place that just might make you a believer. Detroit Vegan Soul is exactly what it says it is … a meat free restaurant that’s taken a savory and soulful approach to …
John’s Carpet House
2133 Frederick St., Detroit, MI WEBSITE It’s called John’s Carpet House. A lively social gathering and jam season that happens every Sunday afternoon to pay tribute to a man who loved his neighbors … and loved to play the blues. And even though there’s no carpet … the house is gone … and John is no longer with us, Albert …
Louisiana Creole Gumbo
(313) 446-9639 2051 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 WEBSITE Way back in 1970 Joseph Stafford founded Louisiana Creole Gumbo and brought real, genuine creole cooking to the Motor City. Today … Joe Spencer and his family, are keeping Joseph Stafford’s recipes, legacy and love for this great city live alive and well. It’s not hard to understand why this place …
Sit on It Detroit!
Kyle Bartell and Charlie Molnar are two enterprising young guys who noticed a lack of seating at bus stops around the city, so they started what’s called “Sit on it Detroit” … took responsibility … took some reclaimed wood … and are making a real difference all around town. Lets be honest … most people this age are try hard …
Kraftwork
(313) 469-0976 8047 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214 WEBSITE Craft Work is a relatively new eatery in Detroit’s West Village … and from what Oneita told me … It’s a neighborhood favorite for neighbors far and wide. Co owner and Head Chef Matt Dalton loves everything about what he’s doing … and where he’s doing it. If you’re looking for …
Belle Isle
WEBSITE As we got back up to speed … Oneita proclaimed that she was now taking me to one of her favorite places in the entire city … Belle Isle. On the Island, I was lucky enough to hook up with Park Manager Karis Floyd at the botanical Gardens inside the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory… he’s heading up the DNRs …
Heidleberg Project
(313) 974-6894 3600 Heidelberg St, Detroit, MI 48207 WEBSITE The Heidelberg Project. This two block ever-changing art environment all started back in 1986 when renown local artist Tyree Guyton decided to help express this tattered community’s hopes and dreams by turning found objects and abandoned homes into an explosion of artistic colors and concepts. Now the Heidelberg Project features community …
Le Petit Zinc
(313) 963-2805 1055 Trumbull Street, Detroit, MI 48216 WEBSITE Well, after feeding our brains for a while … it was time on Oneida’s Detroit tour for us to fee our stomachs. So she took me to a place that was both halfway around the world … and right over in Corktown. If you’re looking for a quaint little place to …
Oneita Jackson
Oneita Jackson is an expert on everything Detroit. Oneita is an award-winning journalist and editor who quit her job … bought a cab … hit the gas … and turned right into one of Detroit’s biggest and most outspoken ambassadors.
Supino Pizza
(313) 567-7879 2457 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207 www.supinopizzeria.com Supino’s Pizzeria has become a literal legend in these parts. Partly because owner Dave Mancini is a real italian … partly because he serves up really good pizza … but, mostly because he really cares about this city.