Crime Down in Detroit, Trying A New Chicken Place (Plus A New Brunch Spot!)
DPD says most crimes are down, Engineer Randy tries Shaq's Big Chicken in Livonia, Norris revisited Leila and Jer went to The BLVD in Detroit's New Center
Randy Walker
Operations Engineer/Contributor - An all-purpose geek who works as an elearning developer and podcast engineer. He loves good food and craft cocktails.
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Best breakfasts near Downtown Detroit // First look at Vecino // New site, new newsletter
Today in a new game, "Pick 3," we determine what are our favorite breakfast spots in greater Downtown Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft (to answer listener Laura's question). Engineer Randy went to the newest dining ticket in Detroit, Vecino. He has thoughts in a first look at the modern Mexician cuisine spot. And, we talk about our brand new website and newsletter platform to improve how we serve all of you. Rundown: 01:24 - Randy checks out the newest restaruant in Midtown, Vecino....
Trying Kiss Detroit Rock City rum // Randy's first QLINE ride // New shops?
Happy Wednesday! Engineer Randy Walker is in the studio today filling in for Norris Howard who is on the road this week. 00:56 – We try Kiss – themed Detroit Rock City rum. Because why not? 05:39 – Randy’s lived in the city of Detroit proper for about a year now, but the other night was his first QLINE experience, and although in the region for years his first Noel Night. We talk about it. 12:13 – There’s a series of shops teased to come to downtown Detroit, we discuss. 20:05 – Engin...
First look at Brine, back to Bricks, Sheetz review and foodie news galore
Hey and welcome to Friday! We made it. Today, Engineer Randy Walker and Producer Shianne Nocerini join in on a ton of food-focused stories around Metro Detroit. 01:55 – We went to the media preview of Brine Oyster House in Grosse Pointe Park. We share our first look at thtings. 08:58 – Our trivia stop at Atwater Brewery 10:05 – Back to Bricks pizza, just down the street from Brine. Good to see a place hold up so well since opening. 11:56 – Jer went to Sheetz, the super gas station c...
First taste of the new Alpino; Favorite Detroit tourist spots; Hotel news
Recording live at Campus Martius - your Daily Detroit! Randy and Devon both went to Alpino in their opening days and come back with a hot review. Then, Jer, Devon and Randy share their favorite Detroit tourist spots, in the theme of Hometown Tourist Day. And finally, a couple of pieces of hotel news including a construction update and a brand change for one of Detroit's most beautiful. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211...
Where will the NFL Draft be in Detroit? // Trying BESA // Things to do + more
We cover a ton of things from trying a Michigan booze that should have stayed a beer, where exactly we think the NFL Draft will be located in Detroit, Engineer Randy dined at BESA and has thoughts, we preview Detroit Hometown Tourist day plus some things to do around town. 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...
Trying Chicken Guy! // Pistons tanking, but there's hope // Detroit City's missing offense
We went to Chicken Guy! on opening weekend in Livonia and are back with an honest review with Engineer Randy Walker. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about the tanking Pistons – but he’s hopeful. And Detroit City FC’s offense is sputtering, we look ahead to Gold Star FC in the US Open Cup on Tuesday and Louisville City on Saturday. What do they need to do to change the tide? You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follo...
Pie Sci expanding // Poutine in Pontiac // DIB is back // DCFC signs Oneil Fisher
Busy show. Pie Sci is expanding to Oak Park, Liberty Bar + Poutinery is in Pontiac and Randy enjoyed it, the Detroit Institute of Bagels has reopened. We discuss. And do you ever have the urge to run south of the border to Waffle House? Plus, Fletcher is in to talk about the Oneil Fisher signing (he’s been on the Jamaican national team and has a lot of MLS experience), preview the Saturday match against RGV Toros FC and the Tuesday Open Cup match against Gold Star FC. You...
About that night at Hazel's
What we thought was going to be a quick look at a new entrance renovation turned into a night to remember. Randy, Shi, and Jer share their thoughts on a cornucopia of food at Hazel's in downtown Birmingham. Yes, they're known for seafood and we try a bunch of that - but their menu doesn't stop there. After all, Chef Emmele Harold is one of the most talented culinary minds in Michigan. https://www.eatathazels.com/ Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're on...
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...
15+ Michigan made gifts for your favorite Michigander
Jer and Engineer Randy share some of their favorite Michigan-made gifts as a local Christmas and holiday gift guide. More detailed show notes to come Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...
Inside the new Apt. Disco; Trying sour beers; At-home bar basics
Engineer Randy Walker joins me for a veritable podcasting trifecta. Here are the three things we’re talking about today: 01:16 - Sour beers are kind of a niche in the brewing world, and since Randy’s such a fan we’re trying some from Ferndale Project and ranking them. Not sponsored - just, a chance to try something different. Maybe you like them, maybe you don’t, but if you haven’t maybe give the genre a try. 10:05 - Apartment Disco is open on Detroit’s east side on the border with the Grosse...
Midtown Target update; Pink Aquavit; Wyandotte's Iron Gate + trying a pizza robot
Today's fun Friday has Randy Walker in for Devon who will be back next week. - Norden Aquavit's Pink strawberry is out, and we have a sip. Each year is different, and this has a great flavor. We also talk a bit about what Aquavit is in case you don't know. - Randy went to Wyandotte's Iron Gate for a Tiki cocktail experience - Everyone's talking about the ZaBot Pizza Robot, but few are saying what it's like. We went with our own money and give it a spin with feedback - There's progress on Targ...
Trying Pizza Cat Max; Time Will Tell; Bar Pigalle + Randy loves frog legs
Engineer Randy Walker steps in to talk about some of the places we've checked out around town and our first impressions. We touch on the new Pizza Cat Max in downtown Detroit's Greektown; Time Will Tell, a newish cocktail bar on Woodward; Bar Pigalle in Brush Park. We also share some snacks of food updates from a new gas station with free slushies to a restaurant in Ferndale that'll let you cool off for free. Plus, frog legs. lots of talk of frog legs. And sour beer. You can help us rebuild...
Talking All Things Detroit (ft. Jennyfer Crawford); Plus a local National Cocktail Day recommendation
Our show is in two parts. First up, we're talking about small business in Detroit, shopping, and the upcoming All Things Detroit event in Eastern Market. Jennyfer Crawford joins me for that. More + Tickets: https://events.allthingsticketing.com/events/national-all-things-detroit-day-new Then, our own Engineer Randy gets in front of the microphone to share his very Detroity pick for a cocktail to celebrate national cocktail day - and it's a cocktail that, in one form or another, is picking up...
Southwest Detroit’s Underground Mystery; Previewing Ferndale Pride (ft. Julia Music)
In this episode: First, Hakim Berry, Chief Operating Officer of the City of Detroit talks about the mysterious street bulge at the intersection of Fort and Dearborn Streets near Woodmere Cemetary. Then, Julia Music gives us a preview of Ferndale Pride. Ferndale Pride happens on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. Make sure you stop by our booth when you visit!...
PODCAST: U of M, Pistons & Lions w/ Fletcher Sharpe; How Frame in Hazel Park is dealing with the pandemic
Today’s show is in two parts: First, Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk U of M football, how the Pistons look and the addition of Chris Spielman as a special assistant with the Detroit Lions. Then, engineer Randy Walker hops in with Jer to talk with Ryan Waldman from the restaurant Frame in Hazel Park. What are they doing to adapt to the pandemic? And yes, there are yurts involved. Frame Hazel Park website...
PODCAST: First Look at Oak & Reel Plus 4 Things to Know in Detroit
On today’s show: COVID-19 Updates Chrysler is paying $9.5 million in additional fines to the SEC Macomb County gets $12.5 million in settlement money over the giant sewer collapse in Fraser back in 2016 The Detroit Housing Fund for the Future kicks off to make more housing that’s affordable for middle and low income possible in the city of Detroit Plus, our feature conversation: Oak & Reel — a new seafood and pasta restaurant in the Milwaukee Junction neighborho...