UFO Factory
The UFO Factory (2110 Trumbull Street) is Detroit’s newest bar, art gallery, and live music venue. Although this Corktown venue has only been open for a few months, with its low key vibe and casual comfort, you’ll think it’s been…
Neighborhood Spotlight: East English Village
The Lowdown If you’re looking for a community to call home, consider East English Village, a solid, affordable Detroit neighborhood, right near all the amenities of Grosse Pointe. A small, tightly-knit community on Detroit's east side, the neighborhood is bound by…
Thanksgiving Shopping in Detroit
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or are a guest who wants to bring a dish or gift to wow the crowd, here are a few places in Detroit to pick up your supplies: Dinner Eastern Market Tuesday Market: Just for…
Johnny Noodle King Q&A
You may know the husband and wife team Jacques and Christine Driscoll and chef Les Molnar as the brains behind the incredibly popular slider restaurant, Green Dot Stables (2200 W Lafayette Blvd). This trio has brought their second collaboration, Johnny…
New Apartment Roundup
New Apartment Roundup Detroit offers apartment living of all shapes and styles. If you’re thinking about renting in the city, consider one of these new properties in the greater-downtown scene. The Albert Downtown’s newest property, The Albert (1214 Griswold St.),…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Grandmont Rosedale
Grandmont Rosedale Overview The historic Grandmont Rosedale communities have some of the most friendly and involved neighbors you’ll ever meet. The Lowdown Grandmont Rosedale is a large community, made up of several neighborhoods in Northwest Detroit. These neighborhoods boast tree-lined…
Neighborhood Spotlight: University District
University District Overview Elegant single-family homes nestled in a historic neighborhood. The Lowdown Named for the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), its neighbor to the south, this historic district is known for its beautiful homes boasting a variety of architectural styles. Located one…
Introducing Sister Pie
Lisa Ludwinski, a Detroit area native, returned to her local roots in 2012 to launch Sister Pie, a bakery serving up seasonally driven pies and cookies. A graduate of Kalamazoo College, Lisa had no formal culinary education, but fell in…
Tour de Troit 2014
This weekend (Saturday, September 20) brings thousands of bike riders to Detroit’s streets for the city’s largest cycling event, Tour de Troit. The weekend’s main event is a 30-mile, police-escorted ride through the city’s historic neighborhoods. For a limited number…
New Property: City Place Detroit
City Place Detroit is one of greater downtown Detroit’s newest rental properties. The former Skyview Towers was acquired by a new owner earlier this year and the property is now undergoing a complete transformation. Located in Lafayette Park, City Place…