(734) 692-7608 www.fws.gov/refuge/detroit_river If you’re the kind of person who likes the wild life, Detroit’s Downriver area is actually the perfect place to be. That’s because it’s home to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge… nearly six thousand acres of islands and coastal wetlands that stretch forty-eight miles along the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie shoreline. This former industrial …
Speedcult
(734) 753-5630 www.speedcult.com Now, time for a totally different kind of wild life. Time for a little Speedcult in New Boston. And what exactly is Speedcult? Speedcult is Len Puch and his wonderfully insane crew of creative metal fabricators. These guys can take any piece of metal and turn it into a great way to soup up your ride, your …
TV’s Deli-Diner
(734) 671-9005 2441 Fort St., Trenton, MI 48183 www.tvsdelidiner.com In 1995 Tracey and Victor Stroia joined their food forces and opened TV’s Deli-Diner. It’s a cool and casual eatery in Trenton that takes diner food to a whole new level. They’ll surprise you with their unique flavor combinations and inventive creations. They also understand the concept of “generous portions.” When …
Maybury Farm
(248) 374-0200 50165 Eight Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167 www.mayburyfarm.org When was the last time you were down on the farm… or up on the farm, for that matter? Well, it really doesn’t matter, because what does matter is that you get yourself down to Maybury Farm in Northville. It’s a great place for fun, families and hobnobbing with all …
Preservation Dental
(248) 348-1313 371 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 www.preservationdental.com Usually when you head to the dentist, it’s not a particularly happy occasion. But this time, I was absolutely thrilled to be going. That’s because Dr. Bill Demray is so much more than a dentist in Northville. He’s a big personality with an even bigger heart who genuinely cares about …
Genitti’s Hole in the Wall
(248) 349-0522 108 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 www.genittis.com Now, speaking of great places to eat, let’s get back to that whole two minutes from Italy thing. If you’ve got a special event coming up and you want to celebrate it with great food, passion, entertainment and a lotta red sauce (you know… like the Italians do) make plans …
Hamtown Farms
9100 Lumpkin St., Hamtramck, MI 48212 www.hamtownfarms.com Hamtown Farms is an actual urban farm that sits right next to Kowalski Sausage in the heart of Hamtramck. They grow fresh food there, but they also do a lot more for the people who love to live there. Michael Davis is the urban visionary who started the farm, and he, Julie Swartz …
1917 American Bistro
(313) 863-1917 19416 Livernois Ave., Detroit, MI 48076 www.1917americanbistro.com Next time you’re in Detroit and you’re in the mood for an American bistro with European flair and a soul-food foundation, have we got a place for you. The 1917 American Bistro is a Detroit eatery that’s sophisticated, casual, funky and a lotta fun to go to. And it’s all wrapped …
Redford Theater
(313) 537-2560 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit, MI 48219 www.redfordtheatre.com So many people told us that we just had to visit the iconic Redford Theater in Detroit that we did just that. And are we glad we did. Describing the theater is easy… I just use the phrase, “Holy Cow, what an incredible place.” It’s a true Detroit treasure that’s been …
Greening of Detroit, The
(313) 237-8733 1418 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216 www.greeningofdetroit.com If you want to live somewhere that has a great sense of place, you really need green spaces to make you feel alive. And that’s why The Greening of Detroit is so important to the rebirth of this great city. The Greening of Detroit is more than just a philosophy; it’s …