Devon O'Reilly - Daily Detroit (Page 3)

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...

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New riverfront hotel to start construction // Detroit Policy Conference preview

Happy Friday! As a heads up, we’re going to be doing two episodes next week for the holiday break. On today’s show: 02:25 – Where is the good Decaf coffee in town? Whether at shops or for take home? 05:23 – Details of a new hotel that’ll be connected to Huntington Place were announced, we discuss. Can we get a real connected to the riverfront restaurant? 11:28 – Coming up on January 11, 2024 is the Detroit Policy Conference. One of the key focuses is the new Growing Together Michigan r...

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Should food trucks be restricted? And how much?

Devon O’Reilly is in for his Friday appearance. We talk about a few things around town, but the big focus of conversation is food trucks. Where should they be allowed? Do they compete with local businesses? Devon has some strong opinions about a proposed ordinance in Dearborn that would put some strong limits on them. The rundown: Where we’ve been: 01:50 – CIBO is open in the Cambria, and it looks amazing 04:27 – Jer went to see Waitress the Musical movie with Sara Bareilles at the B...

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Why developers turn apartments into condos, hotels // Trying Craig's Coffee

Happy Friday! Three topics for today’s show: >> What we’re drinking: Craig’s Coffee. The independent shop recently opened on Peterboro near Cass, and Devon popped in to try it and bring some to the studio (NOT sponsored) Thanks to today’s sponsor, Castalia at Sfumato. https://www.castaliacocktails.com/ Stories: >> There’s a change in rail proposals that would connect Toledo, Cleveland, Metro Airport and Detroit via Amtrak. Literally, thanks Ohio – as it’s part of a wider plan lobbied...

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Inside new spots in Detroit, Dan Gilbert pushes for regional transit

Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend! Busy show as Devon O’Reilly is back after the holiday weekend. 02:45 – There’s a new bar going into the David Whitney Building that is steeped in the history of the structure, the man behind it, and will have a library vibe. 06:24 – Alba in Corktown has soft opened in the former Astro space. Jer tried it, we discuss. 10:06 – Hamilton’s restaurant has opened in the Godfrey Hotel. 12:13 – A quick reminder that Noel Night is this weekend! http...

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RIP Boston Market // Hello Mad Nice + Scooters // Detroit named top travel spot

Today is tree lighting day in Detroit! Thousands will be in Campus Martius as the holidays really kick off. Today’s show is full of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 02:59 – Devon O’Reilly went to the new Mad Nice goods, and has a report 06:04 – Could the beloved Lady of the House be returning? 06:55 – Scooter’s Coffee opens a third location in the area, this time on Telegraph. Hadn’t been, so checked it out. 08:50 – We learn about Devon’s love for Boston Market mac a...

Thanksgiving songs

Your Thanksgiving song suggestions (and more)

Happy Friday! Devon O’Reilly joins in talk about Thanksgiving song ideas from you, salad suggestions, and autonomous vehicle challenges. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

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Looking for Maurice (salad) // Joe Louis Greenway trailhead opens // Luxury hotel

Devon O’Reilly joins us for Friday, and we start with the hunt for a good Maurice salad. If you don’t know, the Maurice was the signature salad of Hudson’s from back in the day. Do you know where to find one? 02:20 – The hunt for the Maurice Salad 06:20 – An excursion west to Coldwater to ride a hertiage train, the Little River Railroad 09:57 – The new trailhead of the Joe Louis Greenway opened this week, on Warren at the Detroit/Dearborn border. Jer went and we discussed the possibl...

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Hello, Friday

Recorded live from Castalia… a Friday episode of your Daily Detroit. Devon O’Reilly is back and we talk about everything from details on a large development in Detroit’s New Center, to Kate Upton’s new canned cocktail, to the launch of a new orange dream Faygo – and would love your ideas how we turn it into a drink. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/da...

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Broth and yoga // Michigan talent talk // Your guest suggestions

Welcome to Friday! Devon O’Reilly joins us as he does each week. Save the date! Happy Hour on October 25. 01:02 We talk about Toast of the Town last week 03:43 Hot Bones! A new bone broth and yoga/pilates spot is opening up in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction. Though they don’t serve booze, Devon of course has a cocktail recommendation (the Bullshot) 07:56 There’s a new Michigan talent website that’s launched to a not so great reception. Devon has a different take on it. 16:54 – Some th...

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Are cider mills overrated? // Gilbert more visible // Downtown talk // Get a grant

06:48 – Detroit booster and billionaire Dan Gilbert hosted an hour-long radio show this week. How important is his visibility as far as Detroit? Leadership and vision matters. 11:39 – We go through some high points of your feedback about our Downtown Detroit survey episode. Interesting thoughts about affordability and more. 19:27 – Changes to Washington Blvd in downtown Detroit are happening as we speak. It’s one of many iterations of the stretch that hasn’t been able to find its footing...

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Your favorite coffee shops in Metro Detroit

It is National Coffee Day – so we put the call out for your favorite coffeeshops – and Jer and Devon talk about them! Including one in Ferndale that was far and away favorite over the others from the responses. Take a listen and discover some places others love you might not have been to try out. Also in an edition of “where we’ve been,” we talk about a Chicago restaurant – Siena Tavern – where the celebrity chef behind it is opening up another similar concept in the old Calexico spa...

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Downtown Detroit needs more people

There’s an inconvenient fact: Downtown Detroit needs more people to provide some of the things that people seem to be clamoring for, and be an economic engine to help the rest of the city. Residents, specifically. In this episode, we talk about a recent real estate report that shows although downtown Detroit added residents, it pales in comparison to like cities for downtown. The pandemic has shaken things up – and we have to adapt to grow....

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Sullivan's Steakhouse first look // Treat Dreams Midtown closes // Shibam Coffee // Iron Gate

Yes, we know there’s a UAW strike. But this early, there’s not that much to add or discuss. So we’re going to do what we usually do on Fridays and cover where to go around town. 02:07 – Devon highlights Dearborn’s Shibam Yemeni coffee. 05:45 – Anthology in Eastern Market is a great birdwatching spot 07:15 – Sullivan’s Steakhouse in the Book Cadillac opens! Devon has a first look and thoughts 11:27 – Where we’ve been – Iron Gate in downtown Wyandotte 15:41 – Treat Dreams closes in D...

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The Godfrey Hotel first look // Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up // Travel and autonomous talk

Welcome to Friday! Lions fans everywhere are a little slow today, and so are we after the late night win. 01:27 – Devon and Jer talk about the win, why the Lions are going to spoil some teams fun, and how the tables have turned. Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up. 05:03 – Devon, Jer and Engineer Randy previewed The Godfrey Hotel and rooftop I/O lounge last night in Detroit’s Corktown, on Michigan Ave. just east of Trumbull. Lots of thoughts and takes. There’s also excitement about The Hamilt...

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Le Suprême first look // LVT update // Something I didn't realize

Devon and Jer catch up for the Friday before Labor Day weekend with some of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 04:34 – Devon went to the new Le Suprême in downtown Detroit at the redone Book Cadillac and shares his thoughts. Website: https://www.lesupremedetroit.com/ 09:38 – Jer went a little less expensive and talks about how Lucky Coffee at multiple locations in Detroit Barber Co. found its groove. 12:35 – There’s progress on the proposed Land Value Tax for the City of...

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It's Pumpkin Spice season

Fall is upon us as it is now, in fact, Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Devon O’Reilly tries his first pumpkin spice anything. 01:27 It’s Pumpkin Spice season, and longtime listeners of the show know that we love our indie coffee shops. Devon tries his first pumpkin spice anything, be it latte, cold brew, whatever. 04:27 Unburger in Dearborn makes the ClickonDetroit list for best vegan restaurant in Metro Detroit. So what kind of burger craving can it quench? 07:12 It seems fast food and f...