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Inspired by a trip to Scotland, Drexel Spirits is crafting whiskey in a former bank in Detroit

The spirit of Detroit

By Mickey Lyons

May 19, 2022

Somewhere between Dearborn, California, Boston, Ireland, Scotland, Detroit, California, North Carolina, Scotland, and Detroit again, Lance Havelka came up with a plan. It wasn’t fully formed, and it certainly wasn’t what you’d call practical, but the former photojournalist was utterly driven...

Inspired by a trip to Scotland, Drexel Spirits is crafting whiskey in a former bank in Detroit

Get ready, Oberon Day is Monday, March 21

By Randiah Camille Green
Mar 16, 2022
‘Gypsy’ is considered a slur, but this Michigan distillery named its vodka after it anyway

The G-pass

By Konstantina Buhalis
Mar 16, 2022
Eastern Market Brewing Co.’s sister taproom to have grand opening this weekend

By Alex Washington
Mar 9, 2022
Blake's Hard Cider expands west with acquisition of Oregon-based cider company

By Alex Washington
Mar 2, 2022

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The essential Downriver restaurants that you should have tried by now

When it comes to local dining scenes, Downriver isn’t necessarily the first area that comes to mind. However, the group of cities…

By Metro Times Staff

May 13, 2022

Hops & Barley Bar & Grill
18561 Allen Rd., Melvindale; 313-586-3125; hopsandbarleybar.com

If you’re looking for a great dive bar, with great food, good drinks and better people, look no further than this Melvindale neighborhood bar.

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35 essential Detroit area patios that are perfect for warm weather

Warmer weather is finally on its way to Michigan, and we’re ready to head outdoors to celebrate. What better way than lounging…

By Metro Times Staff

May 6, 2022

La Dolce Vita
17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-865-0331; ldvrestaurant.net
Looking for an outdoor Italian restaurant to impress a date? Or just looking to treat yourself? La Dolce Vita's beautiful courtyard patio along historic Woodward Avenue is what you've been missing.

Photo via La Dolce Vita/Facebook

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The essential restaurants in Southwest Detroit you should have tried by now

Southwest Detroit might be known for its Mexican food choices, but the food scene is quite varied in this neighborhood. Cuisine from…

By Metro Times Staff

Apr 29, 2022

Los Altos
7056 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-841-3109

Los Altos serves authentic Mexican flavors, right on Vernor. Have a picky eater for a kid? No worries, they have chicken nuggets on their kid’s menu.

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20 restaurants that have opened — and reopened — in the Detroit area in 2022

Many restaurants are still reeling from the pandemic, as made evident by the amount of restaurants we lost in 2021. Things seem…

By Metro Times Staff

Apr 22, 2022

Detroit Pizza Bar
7316 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-646-4601; facebook.com/detroitpizzabar
Detroit Pizza Bar is a Black-owned pizza joint located on Detroit’s west side. If that wasn’t great enough, the pizza place has a full service bar and a rooftop terrace.

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