Devon O'Reilly - Daily Detroit (Page 5)

Council says yes to District Detroit // Lions might move headquarters

Normally, Devon is in on Fridays but he grabbed a pour-over and headed into the studio for a Wednesday edition of the show. We talk about District Detroit's incentives getting almost unanimous approval by city council - and even the dissent was clear to say they're pro-business and pro-development. Plus, word is the Lions are considering a move from their Allen Park training facility and business headquarters. https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-considering-moving-team-headquarters-from-...

Mad NiceCastalia at Sfumato

Meet Mad Nice // Castalia celebrates 5 years // Power lunch returns?

Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us to talk about his trip to Mad Nice. Jer highlights a place across the street but celebrating five years, the basement cocktail bar Castalia at Sfumato. Devon makes a case for the return of the power lunch and highlights downtown Detroit's shifting restaurant scene where high end rules the day. Jer asks why we keep comparing nice restaurants in Detroit to other cities. Can't Detroit just have, you know, a nice place without it being said it's like New York o...

St. Patrick's DayIrish bar

Happy St. Patrick's Day! What makes a good Irish bar; openings around town

It's Devon O'Reilly's favorite holiday, so of course we talk all things Irish. What makes a good Irish bar. Why maybe there are few of them, and some good ones to check out around Metro Detroit. Plus, we talk about some openings around town and places to check out we've been to. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or as a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

313 DayWhere have we been?

313 Day is coming

313 Day is coming! It's so official there's a proclamation by the city council president, celebrating March 13th and Detroit. We talk about some of our favorite things around town, near and far. Jer went out to Mia's bakery in Madison Heights. Devon tried fancy coffee mocktails at Dessert Oasis in downtown Detroit. A vampyre, anyone? 313 Day has a series of events around town, I share some discounts and deals from Buddy's, Eastern Market Brewing, and more... plus Red Hook is opening in Midtow...

🎧Dearborn Restaurant Week The Great Commoner

Previewing Dearborn Restaurant Week

On the show today, our guest for our fun Friday is Sam Abbas of Dearborn Restaurant Week, The Great Commoner and Brome Modern Eatery in Dearborn. The event starts today and runs through March 12. We get into the restaurants participating, the food you can try and more. More about Dearborn Restaurant Week: https://www.dearbornrestaurantweek.com/ If you want to check out The Great Commoner: https://www.instagram.com/greatcommoner/ Then we discuss a couple of stories around town. The mortgage in...

Where have we been?Oak & Reel Cadillac Square

PODCAST: Bedrock has a new Cadillac Square development plan

Goodbye Monroe blocks, hello Development at Cadillac Square. This surprise announcement hit our inboxes and this is our reaction and the details within 30 minutes of learning the info. The thumbnail facts include: * 1.5 million square foot development * 250-280 new residential units * 90,000 square feet for a market hall, a grocer, restaurants and other retail * 60,000+ square feet dedicated to entertainment offerings including the National Theatre with about 2000 seats *...

positive thinkingWhere have we been?Urbanrest Brewing Company

10 Things we're positive about

It's been a tough week, so let's look at the positive side of things for this Friday. Jer and Devon take turns looking at the positive to end the week. Sorry this is in your feeds a little late; technical issues. Also, as a reminder, we take Federal holidays off - it's Presidents Day on Monday - so our next episode will be on Tuesday. We do this to support our tiny team, as the grind of a daily podcast is intense. Places we've been to: Gateaux in Dearborn; Urbanrest in Ferndale As always -...

Henry Ford Health SystemKitab Cafe and Bookstore Potato Pit

$2.5B Henry Ford Health development; Trying new places + more

It's Friday, so that means it's time for Devon O'Reilly. Jer talks about the new Kitab Cafe and bookshop in Hamtramck; Devon visited the Potato Pit in Dearborn. We discuss the $2.5B development headed for the Henry Ford Health campus at Lodge and the Boulevard in Detroit - A Dearborn development is in the top 20 in size in the country We get into some EV/Autonomous talk. Belle Isle Pizza has new owners and has re-opened, so we have homework for Engineer Randy. As always - feedback, dailydetroit...

CalexicoGrand Army of the Republic building QLINE

New restaurant by a Top Chef; GAR castle sold + more

Man about town and Mr. Friday Devon O'Reilly is here for all things fun on Friday. We're talking about the possibility of what's going into the old Calexico space at Woodward and Gratiot. It looks like a celebrity chef with a Chicago restaurant. The historic Grand Army of the Republic Building (GAR) has sold. We discuss what's next, including a steakhouse. The QLINE is starting a park and ride trial for those coming downtown. And, we have a question for you where our wonderful and connected...

Wahlburgers DetroitPączki Run

Brush Park fun; Wahlburgers done; Pączki Run

Devon and Jer jump into the thick of it with mostly fun stories for your Friday. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com....

CalexicoWhat we're drinking

Is Calexico Detroit done?; New area code; Driver's licenses on the decline + more

00:55 - What we're drinking. Artificial Intelligence IPA from Atwater and Spruce Tip from Eastern Market Brewing Co 04:52 - Is Calexico Detroit closed for good? Looks like it may be. They stayed closed for two days beyond their temporary closure sign, the location is off the website, no one picked up the phone and corporate didn't get back with us. 10:39 - Do we need to push people back to work in person? Jer thinks whatever happens if the change doesn't happen soon it's sticking. Feedback wel...

Michigan politicsAvalon Bakery Detroit Policy Conference

Senator retires; Avalon changes; Detroit Policy Conference preview

Things have been super busy with a bunch of projects, so I caught up with Devon O'Reilly in his office high atop downtown Detroit. Longtime U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring. Who's next? What's next? It's a question to explore form multiple angles. Devon adds his two cents. Programming note - yes, we plan on having Steve Friess on the show as well. I got the assignment. Avalon International Bakery is closing their flagship store and moving into Jolly Pumpkin around the corner. Though i...

Happy New Yearreflection

Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023

Thank you for everything in 2022, and cheers to 2023! Jer + Devon have a couple openings to mention, some bold predictions and things we're done with for 2023. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...

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Detroit issues recreational pot licenses; Your favorite episodes of 2022

Happy Holidays! Send in your predictions or hopes for 2023 at dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail, 313-451-5093. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...

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New steakhouse, An old bakery + Hot takes and cakes

Today's show sharing what to know in Metro Detroit is a grab bag of stories and a mailbag. We talk about a new steakhouse coming in, answer a listener's question about donuts, another about a bakery from back in the day, Devon dispenses life advice, and more. It's all on your Friday episode. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Smith and Co Detroit: https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailyde...

Where have we been?MichAuto Summit Duo Security

Metro Detroit's time to act is now

In so many ways, the time is now for Metro Detroit and Michigan to act to compete and reach our full potential. Today's episode has a ton of topics, but they all do kind of go together. Where we've been: 01:48 - Devon went to the LinkedIn offices in a historic pair of Detroit buildings. 06:30 - Jer was at the MichAuto Summit, and shares some takeaways especially from Duo Security founder Dug Song who had some stunning statistics to pay attention to and act on for the future. Ohio and Ontario...

District Detroitlistener feedback mailbag

District Detroit discussed; Cocktails + Cookies; Listener mailbag

Busy big podcast today. First where we've been: 01:11 Basan 05:24 Insomnia Cookies 09:23 Discussing District Detroit (more on our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/will-we-get-gleaming-towers-or-the) 17:37 Mailbag questions and potato salad found by a listener. Here's a link to the (almost) Mueller's salad. Thanks John!: https://www.windycitytimes.com/m/APPredirect.php?AID=26597 Suggestions for Devon's nickname (and other feedback) - dailydetroit - at -gmail -dot -com Feedba...

Thanksgiving foodThe Red Hook Cornerstone Barrelhouse

Favorite Thanksgiving sides, new things and a prediction

Jer and Devon talk their favorite sides - including a blast from the past that might surprise you. Plus, there's a report that a second tower of the Fort Pontchatrain may happen this time. We discuss. Red Hook is popping up in the old Great Lakes Coffee space. The first Draft Kings version of Sports and Social is opening up in Troy. Cornerstone Barrelhouse in downtown Detroit seems done, but Devon's positive on downtown restaurants, bars and retail in general. Plus, a bold prediction for re...