Two RenCen Towers to be demolished? Inside a new distillery, and more around Metro Detroit

Welcome to the Friday edition of your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.

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We talk about a visit to the Shankar Distillery, making the Varchas brand, a new spot blending Indian and American whiskey traditions. Learn about their unique offerings, including a Reserve 102 bourbon whiskey and the cultural significance behind their eagle branding.

Jer and Devon discuss his favorite twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, featuring mezcal and tequila. Perfect for summer sipping, this drink brings a smoky flavor.

The much-anticipated grand opening of Elephant and Company is happening this Saturday. With pizza, self-serve taps, and a kid-friendly environment, this new space could become a local favorite.

Jer corrects a previous misstatement about the number of rooms at the Marriott in the RenCen, clarifying that it has over 1,300 rooms, making it the largest hotel in Michigan.

Devon shares informed speculation about the potential future of the RenCen, including the possibility of Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock purchasing the property and transforming it to better integrate with Detroit’s riverfront by demolishing at least two of the towers, and bringing green space to East Jefferson.

Priority Waste is facing significant delays in trash collection across the region after taking over from GFL Environmental.

A downtown apartment project has secured over $11 million in public financing, paving the way for a September start.

This $38 million project will convert and expand three existing buildings on Broadway into a nine-story residential building with 80 units.

And we react to listener feedback on the cancellation of the Midtown Target project. They discuss the mixed opinions on the need for big-box stores like Target in Detroit.

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