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The Face of Plastic Surgery — Dr. Elan Reisin — Star Plastic Surgery
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Your health and beauty are in trusted hands when you choose Dr. Elan Reisin, M.D., F.A.C.S., and his team of surgeons at Star Plastic Surgery in Novi.
The Faces of Lingerie — Lisa Hardy Hamill & Kim Hickson — Harp’s Lingerie
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A customized fit and extraordinary lingerie are the secrets to a happy customer. The granddaughters of Betty Harp, founder of Harp’s Lingerie — Lisa Hardy Hamill and Kim Hickson — know that what you wear underneath your outfit is just as important as the clothes themselves.
The Face of the Flame — Barda
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Javier Bardauil, originally from Buenos Aires, has brought Argentinian cuisine and culture to Detroit through his open flame restaurants, BARDA, a James Beard Award finalist for best new restaurant in 2022, and the recently opened PUMA Detroit.
The Face of Braces – Dr. Hadi Daia – Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics
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“A healthy, beautiful smile can change a life,” says Dr. Hadi Daia, an acclaimed orthodontist, a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
The Face of Nothing Stops Real Estate — Evan Bassy — Lochirco Realty
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Evan Bassy, a real estate powerhouse in Michigan, displays three years as a high-producing agent.
The Faces of Loving Your Smile – Simony Dental Group
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Simony Dental Group understands that its style of dentistry centers on a profoundly interpersonal relationship founded on trust.
The Faces of Great Lakes Landscape Design
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Great Lakes Landscape Design is an award-winning landscape design and build firm proudly serving metro Detroit since 1989.
The Face of Medical Malpractice Defense – Cullen McKinney – Tanoury, Nauts, McKinney, & Dwaihy, PLLC
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For over 30 years, Cullen McKinney’s admiration for doctors and health care professionals has not wavered.
��ϲ�ͼ��: August 2024 Digital Edition
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It’s August, which means ��ϲ�ͼ��’s ��ϲ�ͼ�� Issue is here! This year, we focus on the best new restaurants in metro Detroit.
The Face of Dermatology — Dr. Chethana Gottam — Art of Dermatology
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Your overall skin health and beauty can be trusted to Dr. Chethana Gottam and her team of expert providers at Art of Dermatology.
The Faces of Grosse Pointe Real Estate — Higbie Maxon Agney, Inc.
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Higbie Maxon Agney is an independently owned agency committed to providing a luxury service by offering an unparalleled level of support to every client.
The Face of Apparel for Pet People — Temeria Heard — Swaggles
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Founded in 2019 by Temeria Heard, Swaggles is a Detroit-born brand that offers unique paw-branded apparel and accessories for “pawrents” and their dogs.
The Face of Interior Design — Armina Interiors
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Design is more than an aesthetic — it’s how we want to live and who we are. It’s about the spaces that evoke memories, experiences, passions, and feelings.
The Faces of Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry — Golnick Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry
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Many parents have anxiety when it comes to bringing their children to the dentist office for the first time.
The Face of Boutique Real Estate — Lia Lochirco — Lochirco Realty LLC
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With Italian roots and a relentless drive for the American dream, Lia LoChirco seamlessly blends family values, real estate acumen, and a fervor for mentorship.
The Faces of Real Estate Excellence — Cindy & Emily Kahn — The Agency Hall & Hunter
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For two decades, Cindy Kahn has been a prominent figure in the real estate industry, specializing in southeast Michigan’s finest residential properties.
The Faces of Luxury Senior Living — Cedarbrook Senior Living
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Michael Damone, Robert Mercer, Christian Petersen, and Erin Ottenbreit have combined their experience and passion to change how people view senior housing.
The Faces of Detroit’s Top CPA Advisers — John A. Sanchez & Company
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John A. Sanchez & Company redefines the CPA-client relationship with strategic tax planning, tax reduction strategies, and comprehensive business advisory services.
The Faces of Orthopedic Excellence — The CORE Institute
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Superior outcomes, proven results, and a world-class team that cares about each and every patient — that’s what makes The CORE Institute one of Michigan’s leading orthopedic and spine practices.
The Face of Restoration – Ellen A. Janetzke, M.D., PC
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Dr. Ellen is one of few female surgeons specializing in breast surgeries such as breast augmentations, breast lifts, and breast reductions.
The Face of Northern Michigan Real Estate — Patrick Leavy — Kidd & Leavy Real Estate
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Pat Leavy has been a trusted figure in northern Michigan real estate for over 25 years, helping families create cherished memories in the region.
The Face of Beauty and Wellness — Silvana Lumaj — Rêve Medical Spa
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In the heart of Troy, Michigan, a beacon of beauty and wellness emerges with the arrival of Silvana Lumaj and Rêve Medical Spa.
The Faces of Cosmetic Surgery – Mariam Awada, MD FACS – Michigan Cosmetic Surgery, PC
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Experience the artistry of Dr. Mariam Awada, Michigan’s leading board-certified plastic surgeon. With over 20 years of cosmetic surgery expertise, Dr. Awada blends precision and creativity to deliver transformative results with utmost safety.
The Face Cosmetic Dentistry — Premier Dental Care
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Dr. Ghada Beydoun, founder of Premier Dental Care in Dearborn Heights, transforms lives through expert cosmetic dentistry.
The Face of Eyewear — Optik Birmingham
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Dr. Joe Ales, owner of OPTIK Birmingham, is a man of the world. You see, Dr. Joe is more than a bit style-obsessed
The Face of Custom Framing – Art Bashi
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Art Bashi has transformed The Art of Custom Framing into the premier destination for all your decorating needs.
The Faces of Mortgage Banking — Harry Glanz & Dan Burke — Capital Mortgage Funding
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Since 1992, Capital Mortgage Funding has been a leader in Michigan’s mortgage banking industry.
The Faces of Eyelid Surgery – Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC
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The physicians at Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery — Drs. Nesi, Gladstone, Black, Nesi-Eloff, Schlachter, and Beaulieu, and physician assistant Lindsay El-Awadi — are proud to be known as the “Eyelid Experts.”
The Faces of Periodontics — Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics
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Dr. Joseph Nemeth is a world-renowned periodontist who has served metro Detroit for over 30 years. Dr. Amar Katranji specializes in dental implants, advanced bone grafting, and full-arch restoration.
The Faces of Designing Your Confident Smile — DGY Dentistry
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Walking into DGY, you immediately feel the sense of welcome and professional caring. The décor is comfortably refined-contemporary, and you don’t wait long in reception.
The Face of International Transportation and Logistics — Leonora Selmani — Rozafa Transport Inc.
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Rozafa Transport Inc. offers a multitude of services, from oversized and specialized shipments to brokerage and expedited shipping.
The Faces of Michigan’s #1 Realtor – Kathy Broock & Company – Max Broock Realtors
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Kathy Broock, the prominent leader in Michigan’s real estate arena, exemplifies the critical values of building meaningful connections, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering resilience within the industry.
Best New Restaurants in Metro Detroit
Dorothy Hernandez, Michelle Kobernick, Danny Palumbo and Jack Thomas
Leña, Detroit Music gives us the concept of the supergroup — a band formed by members of other successful acts. The members’ prior successes don’t guarantee the supergroup’s — for every Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, there’s a Chickenfoot that never quite catches on. Leña, which opened this May in Detroit’s Brush Park, is a […]
Best New Casual Eateries in Metro Detroit
Dorothy Hernandez, Jack Thomas and Khristi Zimmeth
Cafe Sous Terre With elegant green tile work, midcentury modern décor, and beautiful art, this coffee shop/bar could be recognized for interior design alone (the polar opposite of what’s referenced in that Portl andia sketch about the agency that supplies only “bad art” to coffeeshops). Located in the Cass Corridor underneath an old Forest Avenue […]
Documenting Detroit’s City of Chefs
Jim McFarlin
Keith Famie is really putting this 84-year-old man through his paces. It’s like an acuity test for seniors. When the gentleman begins to answer one of his questions, Famie stops him. “I’m going to ask you that question again, and mention how you got to Detroit, and why Detroit,” he instructs. Moments later, Famie breaks […]
What’s Cooking: Metro Detroit ��ϲ�ͼ�� and Beverage Headlines
Jack Thomas
New English Pub in the Metropolitan Building On June 20, The Lone Goat opened its doors on the ground floor of Detroit’s historic Metropolitan Building, which is home to The Monarch Club and the Element Detroit hotel. Styled after a traditional English pub, it features classics like bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, […]
Culture Convo: The Kids Are Alright
Ryan Patrick Hooper
You don’t make a lot of money in journalism. That goes for public radio, too. Anyone I’ve ever met working in either field is genuinely excited to be there, to tell stories, to be working their dream job. To meet someone bitching about their gig in this world is rare. And if you do meet […]
Top Metro Detroit Events for August 2024
Lauren Wethington
Shrek the Musical The beloved tale of an antisocial ogre and the journey that softens his heart comes to life onstage in this family-friendly musical by Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, this revised production features all-new choreography and fresh direction by Danny Mefford, along with […]
Break Bread at Farrand Hall in Colon
Michelle Mastro
Over the last decade or so, Detroit has undergone a culinary revival. It turns out that an excess of abandoned buildings (and their low rents) was the perfect ingredient for urban farming to flourish, and with it, an ever-evolving farm-to-table food scene. Still, there are some dining experiences you just can’t get in a city. […]
Editor’s Letter: Best New Restaurants
Kate Walsh
Last year, when I spoke to filmmaker Mark Kurlyandchik after he won a James Beard Media Award for the documentary Coldwater Kitchen, I asked how the former ��ϲ�ͼ�� intern-turned-senior editor and Detroit Free Press food critic got started writing about food. His answer was one of the oldest in the book: You write what […]
County and State Fairs in Southeast Michigan and Beyond
Alaina Orow
It might be back-to-school shopping season, but summer isn’t over just yet. We’ve compiled a list of county fairs across the state and state fairs throughout the Midwest. And while many share the same elements — such as carnival rides, midway games, agriculture shows, and sticky delicious treats — some have very distinctive features. Here […]
The Numbers Game
Jenn McKee
When I told author Felicia B. George, during a phone interview, that I hadn’t expected to feel so inspired by a book about gambling (When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City), she — well, it was as if she’d picked that day’s winning number. “I got goosebumps, and […]
How to Succeed with Weed
Juliana Lumaj
Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Michigan in 2018, not only has it become a multibillion-dollar industry for the state, but in March we surpassed California to become the largest cannabis market in the U.S. by sales volume. Cannabis is obviously not going anywhere but up. In fact, this past April, Michigan’s Baker College launched […]
Metro Detroit Organizations Working to Provide Grocery Access for All
Danny Palumbo
It’s no secret that food insecurity is on the rise — in 2024, inflation, poverty, lack of public transportation, and unemployment have continued to affect households across the country. According to the Detroit ��ϲ�ͼ�� Policy Council’s 2021 metrics report, 69% of households in Detroit experience food insecurity. And as in any city, certain ZIP codes […]
Tips for Beginner Cannabis Users
Alaina Orow
What are common questions that new customers ask you? A lot of people say, “I haven’t smoked weed since the ’70s. What do you recommend?” And that’s a loaded question because cannabis now is different. Back in the day, you’d get some Mexican dirt weed or some Maui Wowie — it wasn’t great. If you’re […]
New DIA Exhibition Celebrates Black Identity and Culture
Darlene A. White
Influenced by her parents’ stylish flair — her father’s love for Cadillacs and custom jewelry, her mother’s impeccable grooming — Tiff Massey, who at age 42 is the youngest artist to be featured in a Detroit Institute of Arts solo exhibition, is sculpting a new narrative of Black identity and culture through her larger-than-life art. […]
Social Districts in Metro Detroit
Maya Zorn-Kasprzak
One silver lining that came from the pandemic is a thing called social districts, a concept in which a portion of a city’s downtown area allows open carry of alcohol from participating businesses in certain zones. These districts were created by municipalities when local bars and restaurants lost business due to lockdown restrictions. Basically, it […]
L’Artiste de Mode: Meet One Local Fashion Artist Turned Author
Juliana Lumaj
Picture this: On your first day of college, you bump into a charming foreign exchange student from France during orientation — and it’s love at first sight. A relationship blossoms, and once he returns to his hometown in Dole, you find yourself traveling back and forth every summer to spend time with him, and vice […]
��ϲ�ͼ�� and Drink Products Made in Michigan
Jack Turpen
Better Made Potato Chips Year Introduced: 1930 in Detroit Original Owners: Cross Moceri and Peter Cipriano Current CEO: Catherine Gusmano (Detroit) Sales Market: Distributed nationally Origin Story: Cross Moceri originally worked as a salesman for a Detroit-based potato chip company called Best Maid, which later became New Era. Moceri left and partnered with Peter Cipriano […]
Meet the Owner of Detroit’s Periodicals Magazine Store
Taylor Truszkowski
Print magazines may seem like yesterday’s news, but Aleiya Olu believes their time never passed. That’s why she opened Periodicals on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, a magazine store where her passions for marketing, fashion, magazines, and the arts intersect. “We want to drive home that magazines, print, and periodicals are a really important media,” […]
A Look at One Birmingham Couple’s Pollinator Paradise
Megan Swoyer
A beautiful green-and-gold steel sign in the front yard at Jeremy and Diana Caverly’s Birmingham home often stops passersby in their tracks. The marker signifies that the property is a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat. Winged visitors also draw the neighbors’ attention. “People stand near our yard all the time to watch the variety […]
Surfing the Great Lakes
Drew Saunders
If you ask someone to imagine a surfer in the Great Lakes, most people, if they’re aware of any at all, might well think of Surfer Dan, aka Daniel Schetter. Schetter went viral four years ago, prompting Vice to publish a video of him venturing out into Lake Superior in the middle of a blizzard, […]
Vino and Vivaldi
Mickey Lyons
“No one tells you what’s in the glass. You have to look at the color. Where’s it from? What’s the terroir? What was the process of making it? When you have a glass of wine in front of you, you just sniff it and it tells you a lot about the people that made it […]
In Conversation with Eli Green of Stumblebum Beer Co.
Mickey Lyons
It only took one lecture to change Eli Green’s life trajectory. The Troy native had been living in New York for several years and working as an actor. He had long had an interest in home brewing beer and had tried his hand at a few different styles. Then a friend gave him an extra […]
How to Make Alpino’s Piedmontese Ragu
Rebecca Simonov
Ingredients 10 ounces pancetta, diced into 1⁄2-inch cubes 5 ounces speck or coppa heels, diced into 1⁄2-inch cubes 1 pound mortadella, diced into 1⁄2-inch cubes 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped 5 medium carrots, roughly chopped 3 medium onions, roughly chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon […]
The Way It Was — Roostertail Supper Club
Bill Dow
1958 Built by Joseph Schoenith as a 50th birthday gift for his wife, Millie, the Roostertail supper club became one of Detroit’s most celebrated entertainment venues after opening in June 1958. Located at 100 Marquette Drive on the banks of the Detroit River across from Belle Isle and the Detroit Yacht Club, the exquisite midcentury-modern […]