Guidebook for Detroit
Shopping
Lou's Deli
8220 W McNichols RdOpen Late.
This is a must-see. Dabls is great and if you catch him when he's there (which is often), he'll give you a guided tour of the outdoor installations. Don't miss the bead museum there!
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African Bead Museum
6559 Grand River AveThis is a must-see. Dabls is great and if you catch him when he's there (which is often), he'll give you a guided tour of the outdoor installations. Don't miss the bead museum there!
8 Degrees Plato Beer Co
611 W Nine Mile RdGreat beer selection. Super helpful and friendly staff.
Natural Food Patch
221 W Nine Mile RdGreat health foods store. Groceries, and vitamins, remedies, etc.
Dutch Girl Donuts
19000 Woodward AveA Detroit institution.
Food Scene
Best pizza in town. Call ahead; they are usually busy.
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Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell StBest pizza in town. Call ahead; they are usually busy.
Trinosophes
1464 Gratiot AveGreat cafe during the day, great venue at night.
Rock City Eatery
4216 Woodward AveGood food. Good drinks.
Le Petit Zinc
70 W Alexandrine StGreat crepes. Nice brunch place.
Great food. Cozy, casual. (they don't take reservations, so expect a wait).
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The Fly Trap a finer diner
22950 Woodward AveGreat food. Cozy, casual. (they don't take reservations, so expect a wait).
Drinks & Nightlife
Great $3 gourmet sliders and $3 draft Michigan microbrews on tap.
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdGreat $3 gourmet sliders and $3 draft Michigan microbrews on tap.
241 W Nine Mile Rd
241 West Nine Mile RoadNice atmosphere, outdoor beer garden in summer.
Tom's Tavern
10093 W Seven Mile RdClassic Detroit dive bar.
Everything Else
If you're in Detroit on a Saturday or Tuesday (during the summer season) check out this amazing farmer's market. The surrounding shops are also worth stopping in.
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Eastern Market
If you're in Detroit on a Saturday or Tuesday (during the summer season) check out this amazing farmer's market. The surrounding shops are also worth stopping in.
Detroit's contemporary art gallery. They also have great programming; with musical events and lectures regularly.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveDetroit's contemporary art gallery. They also have great programming; with musical events and lectures regularly.
Arts & Culture
Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry" murals are not to be missed!
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveDiego Rivera's "Detroit Industry" murals are not to be missed!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
115 Mack AveIts Whole Foods.
Meijer Express Gas Station
1231 M-102Not a great grocery shopping experience, but its open till 11pm.
Great ethnic foods grocery store (primarily Middle eastern and Eastern European). Nice olive and hummus bar.
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Al-Haramine International Foods
3306 Caniff StGreat ethnic foods grocery store (primarily Middle eastern and Eastern European). Nice olive and hummus bar.