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Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends

There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it's location is second to none. But also adding to the mix is celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, who you might know from Top Chef or his many other restaurants. In a special conversation in the restaurant, Jer sat down with Fabio and Chefs Marco Dalla Fontana and...

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Sutton drama continues // Dusty May goes to Michigan // Detroit City FC wins a cold one

Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday talking all about the Detroit Lions, U of M's new basketball coach Dusty May, Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC. The Rundown: 00:47 - So it turns out Cam Sutton was at the Lions practice facility doing strength work when the organization found out about his warrant. Should they have turned him in? Was advising him to turn himself in the right way to go? 04:47 - The discussion of who might replace Sutton as CB continues, and the name Marshon Lattimore...

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Third Shift Bar Culture Is Fading, But Vital (ft. Mickey Lyons)

Today we talk to barchaelogist and historian Mickey Lyons,who recently had a piece in Punch called "Detroit’s Third-Shift Bars Were a Lifeline. Now They’re a Dying Breed." Third shift bars serve first responders, police officers, medical staff, factory workers and more who work while most of us sleep. They're a thing unto themselves, and in recent years have been fading away. Metro Detroit was home to many of them as we had a large third-shift automotive manufacturing base. As production moved...

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Oakland University NCAA win // Lions life after Sutton // Detroit City adds loan

Fletcher Sharpe is in for Devon O'Reilly - and the timing is perfect as Oakland University had their first NCAA Men's tournament win. We talk about it and more. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:48 - The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies have a historic win, beating Kentucky. We break it down including talking about Jack Gohlke who looked so comfortable dropping threes. 07:42 - Michigan State advances, shows up in a way they didn't much over the season. 09:27 - Cam Sutton is done as Detroit...

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Eminem to drop new album // People want hybrids // Population drops again

Norris Howard is in for a big show. We talk about everything from Detroit music, a prediction on automotive that Jer got right, and the continuing population losses in the region. 01:31 - Emenim is coming out with a new album, and Norris has a love letter to the Detroit rap scene 07:30 - Turns out, at least for now, Hybrid vehicles are what the people wanted all along 15:47 - Wayne County is one of the top ten counties for population decline in the US. How do we stop it? How do we encourage m...

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Trying Crazy Puffs from Little Caesars (and listener questions)

On today's show, we try the virally popular Little Caesars Crazy Puffs (not sponsored, bought it ourselves); and then answer a listener question about a Starbucks on 8 Mile near Woodward and Sanders fudge topping. 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...

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Making a comedy special in Detroit (ft. Paul Elia)

Comedian Paul Elia is back after finishing his standup special, "Detroit Player," recorded at the Detroit House of Comedy. You can watch the whole thing free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYwOuGgHUac?si=Zll0ZQ-cK5bBW7CM We get into growing up in an immigrant family, the importance of building your own platforms as a creator, and more. Show rundown: 01:41 - Where did the idea to do your own special come from? 03:54 - What did you think you knew going into this, but didn't? 05:40 - Why is put...

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New airport bus details // Oakland U makes NCAA Tournament // Detroit City wins opener

Fletcher Sharpe is in this Monday, March 18 and ready to go to talk stories around town, on the court and on the pitch. 00:38 - We get into the details on DAX, the Detroit Airport Express, a new bus pilot directly connecting Downtown Detroit and Metro Airport. Fare is just $8 and there's 16 trips a day starting at 3:30am. It seems small, but it's a big step forward ahead of the NFL Draft. 04:34 - Both Oakland University and Michigan State University made the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament....

Newsletter

The Weekender: Should we cap I-75 in downtown Detroit? Marrow expanding, Detroit City FC match preview

Happy Saturday!

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Should we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential

Some big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an office tower next to Comerica Park. And then we get into a discussion about the idea of capping or putting a cover over I-75 in downtown Detroit over by Brush Park, Foxtown and more. A little over $4 million is being deployed by the Federal Government to study the idea as part of a Biden administration plan to reconnect communities spli...

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Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)

Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in Eastern Market (as well as a Birmingham location) - and helping build out supply chains and practices that focus on local and quality. In an interesting conversation the the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, the pair sit...

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The big list of Detroit spots to check out is back (ft. Jeanette Pierce)

There's so much to enjoy in Detroit, but did you know how much? A refreshed list of bars, restaurants and cafes across the city - focused on those that are experiences and small businesses - is out. More than 900 spots to see if you've done every one! Plus, it's broken down by sections of the city depending on where you live or visit. All newly updated for the first time since the world paused. The City Institute is an organization that helps people be in love and lift up where they live. Bas...

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Lions trade for Carlton Davis // Weaver has words with fan // Detroit City FC season kickoff

A ton of Detroit sports to unpack this week. Here's the rundown with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - Breaking down Lions / Buccaneers trade for Carlton Davis. Is he the Cornerback we need? 04:56 - Other Lions signings and their impacts 08:40 - Pistons hit 11 wins 11:11 - Was Troy Weaver justified in his war of words with a fan? 16:09 - New Detroit City FC broadcast TV deal with CBS Detroit 17:31 - Matt Lewis retiring, and thoughts on the hole he leaves 19:01 - Over the weekend there as the 20...

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Chef Max Hardy (from 2018)

Today we remember Chef Maxcel Hardy, who last week passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. He stopped by the studio back in 2018 for a great chat about his life, his businesses, his food and more. A lot of was different in Detroit six years ago, and some is the same. But that life story? Interesting. His personality? Warm. And there was so much more that happened after this conversation for him, like being named one of the 16 Best Black Chefs in America. From Coop to Jed's to River Bistro...

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St. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk

Devon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the upcoming NFL Draft in downtown. The rundown: 02:07 - All these years the Detroit Shipping company persists and continues to be "a spot." 02:47 - Reminding people to look up the impact of Chef Max Hardy who passed away all too early this week. On Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2024/3/5/24091053/chef-maxcel-hardy-died-detroit-obituary 03:50 -...

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Pharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics

Producer Shianne is in the studio today, and we get into stories around town and a little podcast inside baseball. 00:46 - We learned we're the 17th best podcast between 20 and 29 minutes long! (oddly specific?) 01:51 - A quick podcast tip as we've been sent a lot of podcasts lately (and it seems creating podcasts is back on the up): Introduce yourselves. This is not social media. 05:30 - Shianne is racing to finish the Barbra Streisand book before it has to be returned 07:51 - Turns out tha...

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Being vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback

Today's episode is in two parts. First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in. 11:15 - Second, Jer had a piece in Crain's Detroit business in their "Forum" section on the future of local media titled "Being viral is a better strategy than going viral," and Norris has some questions for him. We talk about the shaky situation for local media in America and here in Detroit. That the math, in so many cases, doesn't math. And...

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Packard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks

Fletcher Sharpe is in - and we talk about a big demolition underway, the Tigers and Red Wings. 01:16 - The final parts of the Packard Plant are coming down, and Fletcher has thoughts. We also get into the taking down of the old Hannah YMCA on East Jefferson near Sinbads. We also get into what's next for the Packard site - or at least what the city administration is angling for. 08:31 - There's real optimisim for spring training for the Detroit Tigers. 12:54 - Dylan Larkin is out for two weeks...

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