In case you’ve missed the news, the Motor City is slowly but surely becoming known as Bike City. What do you get when you mix new investments in greenways and bike lanes, locally-based craftsmanship bike shops, a variety of places to grab a rental or pump your tires, and a growing number of bicycle clubs […]
If you haven’t read the first edition of this two-part #shopDetroit series – stop reading and check it out here: 10 of the Best Shops in Detroit. Why are you still reading this, silly? Get your credit card(s) ready and jump on over to that glorious list. I’ll be here waiting.
Now, here are five more ways to […]
1. City Bird
460 W. Canfield | www.ilovecitybird.com
City Bird offers hand-made, trendy Detroit-themed housewares, jewelry, and gifts. The brand started online with their signature decorative soaps featuring Detroit’s street grid and has grown from there. The brick-and-mortar store, offering work from more than 75 designers, opened in November 2009.
2. Hugh
2233 Park Avenue | www.lovehughlongtime.com (best website URL […]
Detroit is __________. What was the first thing that came to your mind? For me, the answer is simple – Detroit is home. But then again, what truly is a home? Home is where your story begins. Home is where you sprout and blossom. Home is where your have your shoulder to lean on, and […]
You’ve heard all about the new restaurants and bars serving up fresh, locally sourced food and one of a kind craft cocktails, but what else are you missing out on? What other awesomeness is out there patiently waiting for you to explore? Where is everyone hanging out without you? The FOMO (fear of missing out) must […]
Maybe it’s because of Detroit’s historic reign as the Motor City, but when a new trend surfaces we have a habit of picking it up and running with it at the speed of light. First pop-ups. Then food trucks. After that craft beer, artisan spirits and coffee. Now its craft cocktails and I’m loving every […]
O come, all ye faithful & joyful to the triumphant Motor City. Detroit sparkles with traditional and delightful holiday events that fill the air with anticipation and excitement for the season to come. This holiday season is the perfect time to stop and remember all of the amazingly cool things that make Detroit, well, Pure Detroit. Enjoy iconic Detroit […]
Sunday is both a blessing and a curse. For me, the day of Sabbath usually begins with a not-so-sweet reminder of the night prior spent bantering about the Motor City, and the crushing realization that the day will inevitably consist of grinding through a massive pile of previously neglected chores. But there is one beacon […]
The Graffiti and Street Art Movement in Detroit
I have officially lived in Downtown Detroit for 72 days (and 6 hours) now and every day I’m still amazed by all of the beautiful architecture and art in the city. During my walk to and from work each day I discover a new creative gem to admire. Its impossible for me […]
