Devon O'Reilly - Daily Detroit (Page 2)

Summer in the City: New Openings, Sushi, a Coffee Shop and a Bourbon Garden

Today, we're diving into the vibrant summer scene in Detroit. Devon and Jer kick things off by discussing the new restaurant and bar scene, including the exciting opening of Easy Peasy, a new concept located in the old Cornerstone space downtown. They’re now offering a lunch sushi program from Detroit Sushi, making it a must-visit spot. We also highlight the Monarch Club's fantastic cocktails and the importance of using reservation apps to snag last-minute tables at popular spots. Jer sha...

PODCAST: Michigan Central concert reaction // Inside Nuevo Soul // Why Mobility is important

It was like a Detroit family reunion, minus the foam plates

PODCAST: Inside Michigan Central - What it means for Detroit, and what's next

An icon of Detroit's decline has been renovated into a stunning centerpiece

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Gilbert is going to "give it all away" (and more from the Mackinac Policy Conference)

From the Porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer and Devon talk about the latest happenings around Metro Detroit. There's a mix of heavy and hopeful news on this one. In this episode, we cover: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Scandal: Fresh developments reveal that up to $40 million may have been embezzled from the nonprofit fund. The FBI is investigating, and the potential fallout could impact local black developers and businesses. Dan Gilbert’s Philanthropic Vision: A...

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Mustang Mach E thoughts / A challenge to building more housing in Detroit / Mackinac next week

Mr. Friday, Devon O'Reilly, is in and we talk about a bunch of local to Metro Detroit things. Devon had dinner at The Little Club, his first eastside yacht club experience as a west sider. We had a chance to try the Ford Mustang Mach-E for a week, and have a number of thoughts on the electric car that doesn't give off electric car vibes. After touring the new housing construction on Fischer by Greatwater Homes, some thoughts on how this project was able to come together so well, sell homes qu...

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Detroit gains population // Fairlane falls behind // Visiting Detroit Vinyl Society and Cafe Noir

Due to news, our schedule gets flipped around. Devon O'Reilly joins in on a Thursday to talk about a couple of stories around town and a couple of places we've been. Where we've been: Devon went to check out the Detroit Vinyl Society, a new spot in Detroit's Paradise Valley and has some thoughts. Jer went to Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End. News stories: The city of Detroit gained 1,852 people last year, according to the latest Census estimate. that's the first time since the 1950s that th...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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-...

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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...