Orchid Thai, Otus Supply close; Rocket's first public loss; Slotkin makes Senate race cash splash
Plus, the Ohio derailment impacts Metro Detroit, festival updates and more
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Trying Peeps Pepsi; Baobab Fare on Chopped Tuesday; Olga's talk + more
On this Monday, we're hoping for a better week so we're talking about some fun food things around town. We try Peeps Pespi; we discuss the growth of cookie places in the area; Shianne shares her love for Olga's and their McClure's pickle collab; Baobob Fare's co-owner will be on Chopped on Food Network on Tuesday at 8pm; and we discuss some of the top bars in town by liquor sales. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Daily...
The Weekender: Without power
Plus Bedrock announces Cadillac Square plans, a local restauranteur will be on Chopped and more
Power out; Moosejaw sold; Shianne catches a spirit?
On today's Friday show we talk about the power outage, Local ecommerce success story Moosejaw being sold to Dick's Sporting Goods by Walmart, and a new witchy craft cocktail bar called Black Salt - and that gets Shianne to tell the story of when she thinks she caught a spirit. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Thanks to our supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or if membership isn't your jam, a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dail...
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 *...
Wings to the playoffs?; Tigers start games earlier; DCFC Talk
Happy Fat Tuesday! On today's podcast: 03:18 - Could the Red Wings make the playoffs? 07:35 - The Detroit Tigers are moving their start times earlier on weeknights. Family friendly move? 10:36 - Detroit City FC talk as the opponent is now known for the US Open Cup and there are some faces you should know. 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...
The Weekender: More on Starbucks closing; Oakland County transit expands + more
ICYMI this week in Metro Detroit
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 -...
Why the Midtown Starbucks closing may be a bigger story
So the story we broke of the Starbucks at Mack and Woodward in Detroit closing has gone locally semi-viral. The response revealed a number of things at play that we're digging into, ranging from what appear to be very unsafe conditions for employees to a lack of mental health services. Here we share our notes and myth-busting (so far) as we work on a more in-depth report on the issues, including mental health, facing the area. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailyd...
DCFC signs Ben Morris; Local Superbowl ties, Pistons trade + more
Today's show is busy. 01:59 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Superbowl players that had Michigan or Metro Detroit ties 07:38 - We get into the Pistons multi-way trade and James Wiseman 16:00 - Some Michigan basketball 18:14 - And U of M basketball 19:58 - Detroit City FC signs Ben Morris from Ipswich Town; plus we talk about a friendly as the season gets ever closer. Plus, the team's games will be on ESPN+. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit As always -...
Midtown Detroit Starbucks closes because of safety concerns
Company says they tried to work with city on the issues
It's a sad Valentine's Day in Michigan
The shootings at Michigan State University break the heart of a state
A word about the Michigan State shootings
Today is not a regular episode of the Daily Detroit podcast. Here’s a word about the Michigan State University shootings, the aftermath, and what needs to be next. You can find am earlier version of the text in our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/its-a-sad-valentines-day-in-michigan...
Reggie Corbin is ready to play at Ford Field
Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin joins us to talk about the upcoming USFL season. Then, I share some things to know and openings around metro Detroit, including a downriver spot expanding to downtown Birmingham. If you were wondering what I was talking about with 99 balloons and maybe don't know 80s music: https://youtu.be/hiwgOWo7mDc As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As a one-time thing:Â https:/...
The Weekender: $2.5 billion Henry Ford development in Detroit + 23 things to know around town
The best place to catch up on what you might have missed around Metro Detroit this week
$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...
Randy's February Restaurant Round-up
Engineer Randy hops on the mic and we talk: The new Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park. The massive new HopCat in Royal Oak. An old favorite in LJ's Sweetheart Lounge. Noorjahan in Grosse Pointe Park. Taqueria Los Charros in Lincoln Park. And more, including our love of raspberries and why Randy drives further to skip the 8 Mile Meijer. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show one-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Support the show as a membe...
Ferndale (literally) rises; Detroit development + more (ft. Robin Runyan)
On today's show it's a mix of multistory developments in Ferndale, Oak Park and Detroit to talk about with Robin Runyan of Urbanize Detroit. p.s. - Yes, we're aware of the Henry Ford Health $2.5 billion announcement over on Grand Boulevard and the Lodge. This was recorded before the surprise announcement this morning. More on that later this week. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com....