Devon O'Reilly

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Contributor - Resident "Man about Town". Living and working in Detroit, he has passed through the doors or over 400 bars, restaurants, and establishments in the city. Always on the hunt for a new pla

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podcast studio fire

Fire at the podcast studio

Literally. We're reeling here after what happened last night, but committed to keep things going. Plus, we talk about a recent list of Dearborn places to eat that Devon liked a lot - but had a few more suggestions to throw on. Read their list: https://detroit.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-dearborn Here's a link we mentioned in the show to buy Gabby dog treats for saving the day and waking everyone up; and supporting the show. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Editor's note: This ep...

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Warda PâtisserieQamaria CoffeeDooped Donuts

Trying Warda Pâtisserie, Qamaria Coffee, Dooped Donuts and the Balsamic vinegar TikTok challenge

This is fun Friday edition of the podcast, where we try three different local area treats AND the balsamic vinegar soda TikTok challenge. Warda's chef and proprietor recently won a James Beard award for outstanding pastry chef. But have you tried them yet? https://warda-patisserie-midtown.square.site/ Qamaria is a growing locally-based chain of Yemeni coffee shops with a roastery in Dearborn. They just swung open the doors on their Allen Park location, so Jer brought that in the studio: https:/...

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detroit canals🎧

Detroit canal closures?; Gas price feedback; Swim-up bars

You're part of this conversation! 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: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit....

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Brazen BagelsImmersive Van Gogh exhibitDetroit People Mover

What's the future of the People Mover?; Immersive Van Gogh; Pricey plates; Startups feel pinch and more

We talk about a ton of things around Metro Detroit: Devon tried Brazen Bagels; Jer talks up Cafe 1923. Jer previewed the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in a historic building. The Detroit People Mover is reopening with limited stations. Should there be fewer? And what about the future of the elevated rail loop, considering $100m will need to be spent soon? Unemployment is low, but investors are tightening their belts and businesses are taking a hit. We talk about how to navigate, and how Detroit's...

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Anthony BourdainBelle IsleCavnue

Bourdain was right: Travel changes you; Belle Isle Trolley; Cavnue; Things to do

Anthony Bourdain was right: Travel changes you. A recent trip to Chicago hits different in your 40s than your 20s or 30s. As listeners asked us to include more examples, ideas and experiences from other cities, here we go. Plus, Devon experiences the excellence that is Barda; Belle Isle is getting road trolleys; we talk about Cavnue, I-94 and what the heck is it; Plans for the Fairlane Mall (and the magical Ramadan festival in the parking lot at night); and there's some interesting things to do...

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Yemeni CoffeeDetroit transitEastern Market Brewing Company

April Fools' headlines; Yemeni coffee expanding; Plus transit, beer + openings

The Friday show covers some April Fools' day headlines; a Yemeni coffeeshop is expanding locations; QLINE + People Mover updates; EMBC's newest brew; Detroit Pizza Company opening; and Anchor Bar returns. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=757ee1f8c6ba446...

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Michigan Centralmarijuana industryApple store in Downtown Detroit

Apple store speculation; Book Depository progress; New kiosks; Marijuana business growing

Busy show! * Devon has the inside line on what’s happening at the old Book Depository in Corktown that Ford is rehabbing * New kiosks in Downtown Detroit bring up the visitor experience * Marijuana business revenues are having an impact in the region, plus a new legal cannabis social space * And, we may be getting far closer to having an Apple store in Downtown Detroit. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your fa...

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I-375Joe Louis GreenwayDearborn Restaurant Week

Bye, I-375; New trailhead park; Blame it on the Nain

Tons of stories plus drink recommendations. It was great to get out and see the world on a very warm St. Patrick’s Day. I-375 should be no more after a key Federal hurdle is cleared. 2027 is the planned construction time. The quality of life for bus riders may improve with a new set of proposals to spend $51 million in ARPA dollars on transit in Detroit. A new Warren Gateway Trailhead Park on the Joe Louis Greenway along the Detroit/Dearborn border is coming. Dearborn Restaurant Week is ahea...

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St. Patrick's DayWhere to go in DetroitWhat to Know in Metro Detroit

St. Patrick's Day Preview; NeighborHUB; Plus 8 things to know around Detroit

The forecast for St. Patrick’s Day is going to be 67 degrees. I think that tells you all you need to know about what’s happening with that next week. We also discuss events and stories around town, from the city of Detroit to Ferndale to Plymouth to Westland. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows....

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Short's Brewing CompanyDouble Soft Parademuseum millage

Devon's (Double Soft) Parade; Basement kitchens, rising costs and roaming deer

Devon espouses his love of Double Soft Parade. We discuss rising costs around town and basement kitchens. The museum millage faces a big setback. Plus Jer shares a memory of the free-roaming deer on Belle Isle. Plus, due to a technical snafu we get an unexpected guest. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows....

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What to Know in Metro DetroitWhere to go in DetroitPortillo's

Big bold building speculation; Local food news + more

What might be the next big building to move? The old state building on the Lodge? The Penobscot? Or maybe the RenCen? Plus, Portillo’s is opening in Royal Oak; Taqueria El Rey lives on (for now) at Batch; Farlaine files; Winterblast and Royal Oak notes; a new vegan cinnamon roll place and more. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows....

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environmental conservationgreat lakes regionEastern Market

Big Great Lakes cleanup money; Coffee strike; What we're looking forward to + more

Today on your Friday show: 00:53 - Jer’s bold snow-themed grape cocktail 02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question) 06:15 - The Great Lakes is getting a billion dollars for environmental cleanup. Included in that is the Detroit River, Clinton River, and we talk about projects and the progress of the Rouge in Dearborn. 10:11 - Eastern Market is getting a new food hall. Will it work? We debate. 13:28 - Great Lakes Coffee employees are on strike. We discuss different sides of un...

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