Devon O'Reilly - Daily Detroit (Page 2)

Detroit has picked up the pace

Detroit has picked up the pace - and it seems like the city is starting to get back to that "buzz" of new things on a regular basis. Devon O'Reilly is in and we talk about a bunch of new restaurants, developments and things around Detroit: 00:47 - Where Devon's been: Previewing Vollmers in the old Park Bar space. It's a bar, and aims to be great at being a bar with some food. 06:46 - The Spanish-inspired Leña is opening in Brush Park, Devon has already been inside. 10:08 - Jer shares that at...

Beefs: Drake and Kendrick; Comcast and Bally Sports

It's the fans that are losing with the mess that are streaming most sports services right now

Gilly'sEgg Sandwich Recipe New stuff

Podcast: Inside the new Gilly's // Astro egg sandwich love // New boardwalk

Devon O'Reilly is in on a Friday and we're talking about what's new and notable around town, with a focus on the tasty. Here's the show rundown: 02:02 - The Astro egg sandwich recipe has been released into the wild. A life-changing sandwich, you can get the recipe here. https://stilllifewithlemon.substack.com/p/astro-egg-sandwich 05:01 - Jer and Devon go to Gilly's and have their first impressions on Detroit's newest sports bar 13:18 - New boardwalk connecting to West Riverfront Park und...

🎧Sylvan Lake Self-Driving

From Detroit to Sylvan Lake // Eatori re-opens // Devon's self-driving thoughts

Happy Friday and Happy Tigers Opening Day! Devon and Jer are in the studio for the Friday episode. Here's the all-local podcast rundown: 03:44 - Devon checked out the newly renovated Eatori restaurant and market in Downtown Detroit's Capitol Park, and Jer went to the media preview so they both have thoughts. 08:02 - A trip to Sylvan Lake highlights a listener suggestion for a Maurice Salad of Hudson's fame (Ellen's) as well as a couple of very pretty spots for home and garden stuff, Det...

BD's Mongolian BBQMostly Nostalgia Dearborn

BD's Mongolian closes in Dearborn, Lions practice facility talk and more

Today's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown: 03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit 7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot in Allen Park. Jer says it's good and the second location keeps up with the first in Oak Park. 10:55 - BD's Mongolian BBQ has closed in Dearborn. Devon was there when it opened more than 30 years ago, and we discuss not only the brand, but how leadership might matter with a spot. 16:00 - NFL Draft talk, about road closures and t...

urban developmentI-75 District Detroit

Should we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential

Some big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an office tower next to Comerica Park. And then we get into a discussion about the idea of capping or putting a cover over I-75 in downtown Detroit over by Brush Park, Foxtown and more. A little over $4 million is being deployed by the Federal Government to study the idea as part of a Biden administration plan to reconnect communities spli...

St. Patrick's DayDetroit NFL Draft

St. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk

Devon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the upcoming NFL Draft in downtown. The rundown: 02:07 - All these years the Detroit Shipping company persists and continues to be "a spot." 02:47 - Reminding people to look up the impact of Chef Max Hardy who passed away all too early this week. On Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2024/3/5/24091053/chef-maxcel-hardy-died-detroit-obituary 03:50 -...

🎧Detroit Pizza Elephant and Co.

Presley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown

Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit. 00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building and Elephant and Co. in the old Founder's space in Midtown Detroit 12:16 - There's a lot of talk about elite and top colleges getting more media coverage than others. But is it in response to an alumni base that shows up? We've been talking about the big $3 billion development MSU is involved in in the city's New Center; but from feedback...

Book TowerHiroki-San Mr. Chimetime

Where should Mr. Chimetime (and you) go next? // New hotel talk // Hiroki-San, Presley's

We’ve made it to Friday! Let’s talk Detroit stuff: 01:32 – Devon went to HIROKI-SAN in the Book Tower, and has thoughts. 03:44 – There’s a new restaurant coming to the David Whitney Building, Presley’s 06:47 – Two new hotels are apparently planned along Woodward. But will they actually happen? Skeptical. 11:36 – Mr. Chimetime has taken Metro Detroit by storm with his food reviews, but there’s some top places we don’t (think) he’s visited yet that are in his carryout kinda vibe. So we...

An old (and a new) favorite // Valentine's Day w/ Janet Yellen // Somebody's gotta pay for it

Wide-ranging show from food to economics. Devon O’Reilly is in. 01:33 – In “Where we’ve been” we talk about the longtime mainstay of Z’s Villa and the breakfast and lunch spot Promenade Artisan Foods in the Fisher Building 06:47 – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in town, and Jer got the chance to shadow for a bit. We talk about the importance of Michigan in 2024. 15:51 – A recent report (one of two) from the Citizen’s Research Council of Michigan shows the difficulty of getting...

Prix Fixe restaurants in DetroitFood reviews Adelina

On Food Reviews, Prix Fixe Menus, and Hometown Love

Welcome to Friday, and we’ve got a heck of a show for you of local Detroit topics. 03:13 – Devon talks about why he needed to share some “hometown love” in a recent newspaper op-ed. 09:15 – An update on the new restaurant by Chef Fabio Viviani in the old Calexico space. Plus, do local restaurants need to up their game? Do you prefer when someone skips over a bad place, or tells you how bad it might be? Are some reviews too harsh? Would love your thoughts in this conversation. 313-...

Yemeni CoffeeDearborn Qahwah House

Talking Yemeni Coffee (ft. Ibraham Alhasbani, Qahwah House)

Yemeni coffee is spreading across America as more and more people discover just how good it is. Qahwah House started in Dearborn, but has gone as far as Illinois and Brooklyn as it’s been expanding across the nation. It has a special flavor and a special story, and we get into it today. Longtime listeners of the show know we love coffee, so Devon O’Reilly invited Ibraham Alhasbani, the co-founder of Qahwah House to come by the studio. A true Metro Detroit success story. Website: htt...

Michigan CentralIntrovert Economy Olga's Westland

The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes

Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O’Reilly and Jer talk three of today’s stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 – There’s a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central project in Corktown on the old train station. Is that the best use? Will it be a great way to show off the city? 06:32 – We wax nostalgic about Olga’s, who abruptly closed their Westland location after more...

lansingState of the State Michigan politics

State of the State highlights, James Beard semifinalists and Bye, Jim Harbaugh

From the serious to the seriously fun, we’ve got you covered on your Daily Detroit. Devon O’Reilly is in to talk about: 01:11 – Michigan State of the State breakdown 02:54 – Governor Gretchen Whitmer said “Build baby build,” with the goal of increasing the housing stock across the state to lower prices and increase quality 05:24 – Devon, as a dad, gets into incentives for growing Michigan families; tax credits, and universal PreK 10:07 – We talk about possible new state rebates for...

Mike TiricoBig Sean Emagine Theatre

A few minutes with Mike Tirico — plus stories around Detroit

Today’s show is a special one as we kick off talking to Mike Tirico, the sports broadcasting legend. Then, Jer and Devon get into some stories to know around Metro Detroit. 01:43 – Mike Tirico joins Jer and Fletcher at Ford Field 12:46 – Ford is reducing production of the Ford Lightning, cutting jobs 16:23 – Detroit Beer Exchange is officially no more in Downtown Detroit. We discuss. Engineer Randy really liked their downtstairs space. 19:34 – Do we put the Big Sean / Emagine theatre...

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Can Michigan grow? // People Mover expansion? // Auto show is moving to January

We’ve got a bit of a conference exhaustion after a very busy Thursday, but Devon O’Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe picked up themselves and we digitally got together for a little post-Detroit Policy Conference conversation. And a lot more. 02:08 – Can Michigan grow? Some say that retainment should be the focus over attraction. Do we need a different strategy? Is it realistic to say all areas will grow? 07:47 – Although there were complaints transit wasn’t on the agenda, transit was everywhere...

Easy PeasyHudson's site The Lone Goat

New British pub // What is Easy Peasy? // Naming the new skyscraper

It’s Friday! Which means a big dose of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on the podcast. Devon O’Reilly joins me and we hit a ton of topics: 01:52 – There’s a storefront with window wrapping that says “Easy Peasy” on it. What is it? Devon tells us. 05:36 – Dunkin’ to Downtown Detroit on Woodward 07:19 – A British pub, “The Lone Goat” is coming to downtown Detroit in the Metropolitan Building. 10:35 – Jer stopped in Cred Cafe, owned by a former Detroit Piston 12:08 – A...

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Predictions for 2024 (and how we did in 2023?)

Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 – Recapping 2023 predictions including will there be a new full-line grocery store downtown; the rise of small spaces and retail; and a lot more. 12:54 – Our predictions for 2024, for Metro Detroit, Detroit and Michigan. Includes topics around development, transit, and local/state politics. And there’s one that already partially happened. Feedback as alway...