January 2013
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Cold Play
On winter walks, with the snow crunching underfoot, and the sun reflecting blue-white on the snow, the cathedral-like stillness inspires reflection.
Letters from Readers: January 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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Two Funny: Keegan-Michael Key
Shrine High and Second City Detroit alum Keegan-Michael Key shines on Comedy Central duo鈥檚 鈥楰ey & Peele.’
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A-List: Best Bets for January
IN THE DEPTHS OF January, views of verdant landscapes and ocean horizons are welcome fodder for fantasy. The Private Oasis: The Landscape Architecture and Gardens of Edmund Holland Design, Volume One, by Philip Langdon, is a large-format tease of what spring and summer have to offer 鈥 particularly when the perspective is impeccably and creatively […]
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Well-Suited: The Tayion Collection
Former Detroit high-school teacher makes the cut in men鈥檚 clothing design.
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Animal Attraction: Arctic Fox
This is the first in a yearlong series of short profiles on creatures that reside at the Detroit Zoo. This foxy lady with the jet-black nose is named Roxie. She shares digs with twin sister, Moxie (3 years old), and big sister, Alexandra (5 years old), at the Detroit Zoo鈥檚 Arctic Ring of Life.
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Spicing It Up
Former art gallery owners find a flavorful niche in Detroit鈥檚 Eastern Market. “This is the most fun I鈥檝e had in my entire life,鈥 Jim Yaw says, as he chats with shoppers who stop by his niche in Eastern Market鈥檚 Shed No. 3. His products 鈥 packets of herbs, spices, sugars, and sea salts from around the world 鈥 are a far cry from the pricey fine art and handcrafted jewelry showcased at the gallery in Birmingham that he and his wife, Nancy, ran for more than 35 years.
Cravings: El Barzon’s Norberto Garita & Imperial’s Brennan Calnin
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.
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Side Street Diner & Luca’s Chophouse
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Recipe: Chicken Breast Stuffed with Sweet Sausage
PERSONAL BEST: A chef shares a favorite she often makes at home.
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Restaurant Review: Wolfgang Puck’s Pizzeria & Cucina
Wolfgang Puck retains Detroit presence with two locations.
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Wine: We’re No. 5!
A decade-long growth spurt in Michigan wine grape production 鈥 and wineries 鈥 shows no sign of slowing.
Hot Spot: Kouzina Greek Street 香港六合彩图库资料
HOT SPOT: KOUZINA GREEK STREET FOOD // It didn鈥檛 take long for downtown Royal Oak to welcome this new enterprise in a renovated space, formerly occupied by Zumba Mexican Grille. An array of gyros, kalamata olive-dotted Greek salads, avgolemono (chicken-lemon-rice soup), and spinach pies, among other classic Greek dishes, are the focus in the casual […]
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The Duesenberg, 1966
THE WAY IT WAS
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Arts & Entertainment
Art Ann Arbor Art Center IMPRESSIONS: Selections from Stewart & Stewart, Printer/Publisher of Fine Prints, 1980 to present is on display. Through Jan. 6. 117 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-994-8004; annarborcenter.org. The Anton Art Center Take a virtual drive down memory lane for the Fashion and the Automobile: An Exhibit in 10 […]
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Contributors: January 2013
Megan Swoyer, Alexa Stanard, and Julie Teninbaum.
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Earth Tones: Recycling Latex Paint
The Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recover Authority (SOCRRA) has teamed with Battle Creek-based ePaint Recycling to help divert latex paint from the waste stream.
Book Reviews: The Martian’s Daughter & American Poet
Vande Zande teaches English at Delta College and writes poetry, fiction, and screenplays. He was selected as the recipient of the 2012 Stuart and Venice Gross Award for Excellence in Writing by a Michigan Author for his novel, American Poet.
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Thought-Starters
Detroit Venture Partners re-imagines the Madison Theatre building. In a town used to pessimism, tech start-ups are giving Detroit a reason for optimism. Detroit Venture Partners, led by Josh Linkner, Dan Gilbert of Quicken Loans, and Brian Hermelin, is largely responsible for this by re-imagining the old Madison Theatre edifice as M@dison Building, housing several of Detroit鈥檚 newest start-ups.
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Game On: Pond Hockey & Pistons Across the Pond
This month, Detroit sports take to the pond 鈥 and across the pond 鈥 as other activities seek to fill gaps in the local athletic scene.
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Booster Shots: New Local Energy Drink
Energy drinks continue to be popular, but the trend now is for them to provide a healthier kick.
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What’s Popping?: 香港六合彩图库资料 Trends for 2013
2013 香港六合彩图库资料 Trends
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Auto Fashion: Beyond the Basics
Trick out your formal attire with accessories that will rev up a simple base model into a luxurious upgrade.
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Not Tied to Tradition, Bow Ties Make a Comeback
鈥楤lack tie鈥 doesn鈥檛 have to be taken literally. Men can add flair to bows with color and pattern.
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Auto Products
Find your style with these Detroit inspired items: Cadillac Sales Service Parts Unisex Tee, Lexus Cufflinks, Woodward Avenue All American Road Sign, Detroit Agate, Body by Fisher Bracelets, and more.
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The ‘Vette Set: 60 Years of the Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette turns 60 this year, but it鈥檚 never veered into a mid-life crisis. We explore its history, and take a few off-ramps to meet everyone from Corvette connoisseurs
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Sticker Shock, Revisited
Sure, the cost of automobile ownership is an upwardly moving target. And don鈥檛 get us started on gas prices.
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Getting Physical: Home-fitness Success
Don鈥檛 let your home-fitness resolution for the new year be an exercise in futility. With the proper equipment and some forethought, your regimen can last through 2013 鈥 and beyond // Illustrations by Jacqui Oakley
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Tria
Brown Butter-Seared Scallops:
Succulent brown butter-seared scallops are accompanied by griddled grit cakes and served with Meyer lemon vinaigrette. -
Iridescence
Tribute to the Cheeseburger:
A “cheeseburger” featuring sliced filet mignon, brioche,Dijon cr猫me fraiche, sauce Mornay, sweet potato French fries, grilled romaine, pickled noodle, and tomato nage. -
The Lark
Grilled Bone-in Rib Eye with Ma卯tre d’H么tel Butter:
Wood-grilled bone-in rib eye steak with herb roasted potatoes and asparagus, topped with ma卯tre d’h么tel butter. -
Santorini Estiatorio
Octapodaki Skaras: Grilled marinated octopus with balsamic reduction and caramelized onions, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with oregano.
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Prime29 Steakhouse
24 oz. Tomahawk: This 24-oz. aged prime bone-in ribeye is marinated in a garlic herb blend for 24 hours, and served with roasted root vegetables and prime zip sauce.
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Luxury Test Drive January 2013
It’s not always easy to define what makes a car, truck, or crossover slip into that enviable class called “luxury.” Maybe it’s like what they say about art: You know it when you see it.
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A New Year, A New You
What happened to last year’s New Year’s resolutions? You didn’t lose those extra pounds or run a marathon or find a new job or reduce the clutter in your apartment. Wish you could turn back the clock? Well, you can.
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Mark Kurlyandchik Talks Trash on ‘Stateside with Cynthia Canty’
香港六合彩图库资料 Senior Editor Mark Kurlyandchik discusses the state of Michigan’s trash and his article, “Waste Matters,” on Michigan Radio. The interview originally aired on the Jan. 7, 2013, edition of Stateside with Cynthia Canty. Listen to the segment here: Standard MP3 Podcast: Download
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Top Chiropractors 2013
VIEW THE 2013 TOP CHIROPRACTORS
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Charity Preview 2013 Part 1
On January 18, the annual Charity Preview of the North American International Auto Show took place at Cobo Hall, raising funds for various Michigan children鈥檚 charities.
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Charity Preview 2013 Part 2
On January 18, the annual Charity Preview of the North American International Auto Show took place at Cobo Hall, raising funds for various Michigan children鈥檚 charities.
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Auto Glow 2013
At the after glow to the NAIAS Charity Preview on January 18, Bill and Lisa Ford hosted a Parisienne-themed event at Ford Field to celebrate Detroit鈥檚 rich French history. Proceeds benefited the Children鈥檚 Center.
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Chaldean American Ladies of Charity
On January 21, Morels in Farmington Hills prepared authentic Chaldean cuisine to raise funds for The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity, which assists needy Metro Detroit families.
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Honoring 50 Years of “I Have a Dream”
On January 22, an event to mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s famous speech celebrated community leaders and MLK’s speechwriter Clarence Jones.
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Heart Soul Detroit
On January 25, Detroit photographer Jenny Risher signed advanced copies of her book, “Heart Soul Detroit,” featuring legendary Detroiters. A portion of sales will benefit CCS Center Galleries and Focus: Hope.
