February 2013
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Contributors: February 2013
Jim McFarlin, Tom Murray, Paul Hitz, and Josh Scott
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Telling Metro Detroit’s Stories
We may not have the same backgrounds, nor will we agree on everything. But collectively, our stories create a unique vibe, as we strive to reinvent and rebuild metro Detroit.
Letters from Readers: February 2013
WE’VE GOT MAIL… Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.
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Looking for Love?: Detroit Zoo’s Red Panda
Just in time for the red panda mating season, the Detroit Zoo finds a new match for Ta-Shi.
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All the Right Moves: Garth Fagan
Wayne State grad鈥檚 choreography shines in 鈥楾he Lion King.鈥
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Spirited Competition: Valentine Distilling
Ferndale-based Valentine Distilling still challenging upscale vodka imports.
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Word of Mouth: The Lingering Threat of Whooping Cough
It鈥檚 commonly held that people just don鈥檛 get whooping cough anymore. But, in fact, pertussis persists as a significant threat to
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Barrier-Breaker: LZ Granderson
Detroit native makes waves as openly gay writer in the macho world of sports.
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Bowled Over: Pho, Vietnam’s National Dish
Eating pho, Vietnam鈥檚 national dish, is one way to discover a
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Restaurant Review: Ferndale’s Local Kitchen & Bar
Rick Halberg returns with Local Kitchen and Bar.
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Wine: Keeping Score
Expert picks can be a good starting point, but when it comes to wine rating numbers, buyer beware!
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Loving Legacy: Redford’s Pho Lucky
Pho Lucky brings authentic Vietnamese cuisine 鈥 and a tribute to family 鈥 to a
Redford storefront. Hot Spot: Garage Grill & Fuel Bar
HOT SPOT: GARAGE GRILL & FUEL BAR // The appropriately car-themed rooms of a 1940s vintage Gulf service station in the heart of downtown Northville are as fresh and appealing as the dishes themselves. Executive chef Steve Siekierzynski serves up succulent steamed mussels and chicken spring rolls, crisp-crusted pizzas, beef sliders, and Parmesan-dusted perch, all […]
Cravings: Detroit Seafood Market’s Leonardo Vultaggio & Little Z’s BBQ’s Ed Firestine
Their stylish menus are
enticing enough to attract
a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but
no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste
of someone else鈥檚 cooking.-
Recipe: For Chocolate Lovers
A Valentine鈥檚 Day bread pudding to warm your heart.
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Molly’s Picks: The Imperial and Santorini Estiatorio
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Seeing Red: Health Benefits of Cherries
In pies 鈥 and in pills 鈥
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The Court Of Compassion
For veterans damaged by trauma, Judge Brian MacKenzie鈥檚 courtroom offers a chance to heal // Photographs by Josh Scott
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Canine Companions Help Veterans Cope with Trauma
Stiggy’s Dogs pairs up service dogs with veterans to help them overcome anxiety, panic attacks and nightmares.
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Arts & Entertainment
Art and Entertainment listings for February.
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Tropical Surprise (Wedding)
A local businessman pulls out all the stops with a dream wedding for his bride 鈥 and his guests.
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10 Exotic Honeymoon Destinations
From pristine islands to a hidden desert oasis, our top 10 honeymoon destinations are well off the beaten path.
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The Dirty Show 2013
Feeling dirty?
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Home Exposure: ‘Heart Soul Detroit’
Over the last three years, one Michigan-born photographer flew all around the country to interview and photograph these famous Detroiters 鈥 along with more than 40 of their contemporaries 鈥 for a newly released book, Heart Soul Detroit.
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Home Furnishings: His & Hers
Balance masculine d茅cor elements with feminine touches for a harmonious marriage of personal style. HIS 鈥淪cooter Patrol鈥 pillow, $19.95, at cb2.com (left); Amana buffalo check wool blanket, $110, at Nest, Detroit; 313-831-9776. 5-piece beer sampler set, $29,95, at select Crate & Barrel stores and crateandbarrel.com. 鈥淏olt鈥 coffee table, $349, at cb2.com. […]
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Park and Elizabeth Streets, 1918
THE WAY IT WAS
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Bridal Fashion: Garden of Love
Ethereal silhouettes, couture details, haute bijoux, and abundant blooms are the essential elements for undeniably romantic bridal fashion.
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Take Steps to Live a Healthy Life
You don鈥檛 have to step up to a healthier lifestyle alone. Metro Detroit medical professionals have customized programs to help you lose weight, detox your body, rejuvenate your skin, and prevent hair loss.
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HAVEN Celebrates Strength
On January 24, HAVEN, a center for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence and sexual abuse, honored local advocates at a fundraiser at the Townsend in Birmingham.
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Delta Sigma Theta Celebrates 100 Years
On January 26, Delta Sigma Theta, the country’s largest African American women’s organization, celebrated its centennial anniversary with a gala event at the Marriott at Renaissance Center.
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Care House Preview Party 2013
On January 30, Care House of Oakland County hosted an exclusive preview party to its annual Circle of Friends benefit. Proceeds went to the organization, which works to prevent child abuse.
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Shopping with L.K. Bennett
On January 31, shoppers enjoyed an exclusive charitable event at Somerset Collection’s newest boutique, L.K. Bennett. A percentage of sales benefited the Detroit Artists Market.
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Babe Ruth’s Birthday Celebration 2013
For more than two decades, die-hard baseball fans in Detroit have been celebrating Babe Ruth’s birthday. On February 2, the tradition continued at Nemo’s Bar in the heart of Corktown.
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Send Your Love to a Cause Kick-Off
On February 6, Saks Fifth Avenue hosted the Send Your Love to a Cause Kick-Off Party fundraiser to benefit Beaumont Children’s Hospital.
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Open Your Heart to Lighthouse
An annual private fundraiser on February 7 in Clarkston benefited Lighthouse of Oakland County.
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Hard Core Thaw 2013
Stars of the hit reality series “Hardcore Pawn” hosted their first fundraising event February 8 at American Jewelry and Loan. The event benefited THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund.
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MDA Annual Gala 2013
On February 9 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, the local Muscular Dystrophy Association held its annual fundraising gala.
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DMC and Links, Inc. Heart Luncheon 2013
Detroit Medical Center and Links, Inc. hosted a luncheon on February 9 in West Bloomfield to raise heart health awareness among women.
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Get Chic for a Cause
On February 13, a special shopping event at Marlee’s by Tappers benefited the Coalition on Temporary Shelter.
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Dancing to Stop the Violence
On February 14, supporters of HAVEN, a national resource for abused women and children in Oakland County, joined forces in a special “dance” to stop domestic and sexual abuse.
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Go Red for Women 2013
On February 15, The American Heart Association celebrated 10 years of the 鈥淕o Red for Women鈥 luncheon. The annual event at the MGM Grand Hotel raises funds for the association and awareness of women鈥檚 heart health.
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2013 Restaurant of the Year: At Your Service
(Video) A tucked away northern Italian outpost in Troy keeps special-occasion white-linen dining alive.
