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On this Friday edition of Daily Detroit, hosts Devon and Jer kick things off with a victory lap for Devon, who accurately predicted the opening of an Apple Store in Detroit nearly three years ago.

On today's episode we talk about how a new high-speed rail project in Canada could eventually connect up with Detroit, we react to your feedback on the stores and restaurants you'd like to see in

Welcome to your Wednesday edition of the show, with Jer and Fletcher!

On today's all-local podcast (download here if you don't see the player above):

01:40 - Thanks Deadline Detroit for including us on

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Glad to see The Clique get some press.

If you've been around Detroit for at least a minute, you know how important The Clique is. It's this diner on East Jefferson where you might run into everyone from a neighbor to a public official.

Bridge Detroit did a great write-up looking at the ups and downs the spot has faced. Go read the thing.

I'll be honest in that I've lapsed in going since the pandemic. Going to fix it this month. Diner breakfast is the best, IMHO.

Happy Valentine's Day! Jer and Devon made it into the studio through the snow to record something for just for you.

On the show:

  • 0:55 - 4:37: Valentine's Day weekend plans, early

If you're just getting started, how should you stock your home bar? Whether it's the accessories and gadgets, spirits, or bitters and grocery items, we have you covered. 

Norris needs some advice setting up

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A new cocktail bar is coming this spring to Detroit's east side.

"Father Forgive Me" will be located in the former garage space of The Shepherd Detroit, adjacent to ALEO on Parkview. [Instagram with more pictures]

The venture comes from the hospitality group behind Standby, Deluxx Fluxx, and The Skip.

📸 Rendering by Kevin Stover for Holly Jonsson Studio

Interior design will be handled by Holly Jonsson Studio.

📸 Rendering by Kevin Stover for Holly Jonsson Studio

Plans include using The Shepherd's outdoor spaces, with programming aimed at fostering community engagement through art, culture, and conversation. You can follow them on social media here.

The Shepherd is a church that's been converted into a community, arts and entertainment space.

Today, we're talking about rats. They've been in the news a lot lately - whether at the center of a ongoing downtown coney feud or suburban communities wrestling with the problem. So what actually works?

On your Friday editon of Daily Detroit:

Jer spotlights The Mug, a cozy new coffee shop in the budding Piety Hill neighborhood, just north of Downtown.

Then, Devon dishes on a revamped spot

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Take a look at the first Raising Cane's in Metro Detroit.

The location is in Canton, at Ford Road and Sheldon, between the Walgreen's and Firestone Complete Auto Care.

You know the hype is real when people camp overnight in the cold for your chicken fingers.

These Raising Cane's fans waited overnight for the grand opening. (left to right: Henry Cox; Patrice Austin; Joshua Cox)

Brothers Henry and Joshua Cox camped outside the door starting at 7pm on Monday night. Patrice Austin joined shortly after.

The grand opening was well organized, and the staff wasn't phased by the crowds. Everyone got their food quickly.

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My first impression of The Box Combo.

Raising Cane's has a simple, fast-casual menu. This isn't a Michelin star - this is on the go, and you get good value for what you pay. I'm into the One Cane's Sauce.

The coleslaw was a solid B+. I am Polish, and we like to pickle and ferment foods.

The coleslaw could have been a little stronger, and I would have liked some more spices, but that is a personal preference. The cabbage had plenty of dressing while maintaining some crunch.

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Although a chain, they included local flair. There was a decorative piece from Ford, a Plymouth-Canton marching band jacket, and even a Willow Run Airport pennant flag. That is a nice touch to make residents feel comfortable dining at the restaurant.

Raising Cane's is at 44218 Ford Road in Canton.

In this episode, Jer talks with Dena Walker, the manager, and Mickey Lyons, a frequent guest and local historian, about the iconic Detroit bar, The Old Miami.

Celebrating its 45th anniversary, The Old Miami is

Our latest episode of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We talk about a ton of things - from trying Vecino and an Archery cafe, to visiting an old favorite in

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Public House is shutting down after 12+ years.

On February 9, it's curtains for one of the long-time spots of downtown Ferndale.

From a statement by Brian Kramer, the CEO of parent company Hometown Restaurant Group who owns the joint:

The restaurant business is very difficult right now. In my 30-plus years in the restaurant business, I’ve never experienced a tougher economy than what we are experiencing today. Add to this the high food costs, high labor costs, intense competition, the need for constant quality control, tight profit margins and endless hours of work — we just agreed the time was right to close the restaurant, take a step back, focus on our other restaurant operations and give someone else a chance to re-concept the location.
📸 via Public House Facebook

The space at 241 W. Nine Mile Road is going to become a Sidecar Slider Bar. That's a local outfit that started in Birmingham and is expanding, with locations in Farmington, Brighton, Lansing, Plymouth, Grosse Pointe, and Sterling Heights.

My two cents: I had some good memories at Public House and went to a holiday party there just a few weeks ago. But listeners of our podcast tell me service at times was mixed.

The people behind the popular Noble Fish sushi restaurant and White Wolf Japanese patisserie,will be opening two new Asian food halls in Metro Detroit called "Noble Village."

Listen to the episode (mp3)

The first,

In this episode of Your Daily Detroit, the podcast talks about several interesting Detroit-related stories:

Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E achieved a historic milestone, outselling its gas-powered counterpart for the first time with 51,000 units

On today's all-local daily podcast covering Metro Detroit, stats show that crime is signficantly down in Detroit, we discuss.

Plus, Engineer Randy Walker joins Norris Howard and Jer to talk about trying Shaq's Big Chicken

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There's a lot of power in the passion for sandwiches. Today, we get into Detroit's vibrant food scene through the view of Carlos Parisi.

Carlos is behind Aunt Nee's, Detroit Sandwich Week, and Sandwich Party.

In today's episode of Daily Detroit, we dive into the world of non-alcoholic beverages with a focus on a local brand that's making waves across the country.

We reconnect with Jason LaValla, the founder and

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Meet one of the newest additions to Oak Park, a Michigan city on the upswing

Hey friends - today's episode sharing what's new, what's next and what matters in Metro Detroit is in two parts.

During the first few minutes, we update you on stories around town: a Jeep recall

Some corners of the local internet have been buzzing with debates about whether Sanders' recently re-released hot fudge topping tastes the same as the original.

Jer and Shianne Nocerini take matters into their own hands