The 10 Best Neighborhood Bars in Michigan!

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Whiskey in the Jar, Hamtramck, MI

Described as the most politically active bar in Hamtramck—and by extension Detroit—Whiskey in the Jar is particularly welcoming to newcomers. Those who have never actually been here…

Described as the most politically active bar in Hamtramck—and by extension…

13 Best Restaurants in Michigan!

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Polish Village Café, Hamtramck, MI

Culture plays a lot of parts in food, and while most everyone can name an Italian or Mexican restaurant near them, few can name a place to find Polish food. One of the best places to find this…

Culture plays a lot of parts in food, and while most everyone can name an Italian or Mexican…

The 8 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Michigan!

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Chazzano Coffee Roasters, Ferndale, MI

Chazzano takes its iced coffee a little differently, converting it into the Brooklyn Born, a kind of coffee soda that comes without the sugars and other such additives of soda's ilk. Best of all,…

Chazzano takes its iced coffee a little differently, converting it into the Brooklyn Born, a kind…

9 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Michigan for 2025!

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Public House, Ferndale, MI

The Public House in Ferndale serves up chicken in a rather unusual fashion. In fact, the first time you see it, you may not think it's a piece of chicken at all. Served under a layer of chorizo gravy…

The Public House in Ferndale serves up chicken in a rather unusual fashion. In fact, the first time…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan!

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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Detroit, MI

Part of the Belle Isle Conservancy in Detroit, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory has a special place in history as it's the oldest conservatory in the United States that's been running…

Part of the Belle Isle Conservancy in Detroit, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory has a special…

9 Best Spots for Noodles in Michigan!

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Ima, Detroit, MI

Not surprisingly, there are plenty of noodle options in Detroit, and Ima might be one of the leading ones in town. A good variety of noodles awaits you here, and all noodle dishes are served with…

Not surprisingly, there are plenty of noodle options in Detroit, and Ima might be one of the…

10 Best Thai Restaurants in Michigan

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Takoi, Detroit, MI

Make a reservation here for date night! The food is fantastic, and the cocktails are even better. In a state where it's sometimes hard to find something trendy and new, this place is a breath of…

Make a reservation here for date night! The food is fantastic, and the cocktails are even better.…

8 Best Farmers Markets in Michigan!

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Eastern Market Partnership, Detroit, MI

Eastern Market, in Detroit, is sometimes regarded as the largest such market in the state, and with good reason. Run year-round on Saturdays, and Sundays and Tuesdays as well between June and…

Eastern Market, in Detroit, is sometimes regarded as the largest such market in the state, and with…

The 7 Best Pasta Places in Michigan!

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Giovanni's Ristorante, Detroit, MI

Giovanni's in Detroit comes with one great point in its favor: Frank Sinatra once ate here. If Sinatra eats somewhere, that's a pretty big deal. You can eat in, and eat where Sinatra once did, or you…

Giovanni's in Detroit comes with one great point in its favor: Frank Sinatra once ate here. If…

8 Best Candy Shops in Michigan!

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Rocky's Eastern Market, Detroit, MI

Rocky's Eastern Market—sometimes amplified to include the term “Historic” in there—offers a mammoth slate of candy and nut options as well as various specialty cooking…

Rocky's Eastern Market—sometimes amplified to include the term “Historic” in…

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Detroit, MI

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan!

Part of the Belle Isle Conservancy in Detroit, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory has a special place in history as it's the oldest conservatory in the United States that's been running… Read More

Wagner Park Dog Run, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Dog Parks in Michigan!

Head out to Royal Oak for a taste of the dog's life, and enjoy a special part that features a leash-free zone. The downside is that the area is unfenced, so make sure your dog is ready for such a… Read More

Alex Emilio Salon, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Hair Salons in Michigan!

Royal Oak's Alex Emelio Salon took the second of Michigan's two slots in the Elle study, which makes it almost equally matched with SalonXL. With a staff that undergoes “continued… Read More

Ima, Detroit, MI

Featured in 9 Best Spots for Noodles in Michigan!

Not surprisingly, there are plenty of noodle options in Detroit, and Ima might be one of the leading ones in town. A good variety of noodles awaits you here, and all noodle dishes are served with… Read More

Takoi, Detroit, MI

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in Michigan

Make a reservation here for date night! The food is fantastic, and the cocktails are even better. In a state where it's sometimes hard to find something trendy and new, this place is a breath of… Read More

Eastern Market Partnership, Detroit, MI

Featured in 8 Best Farmers Markets in Michigan!

Eastern Market, in Detroit, is sometimes regarded as the largest such market in the state, and with good reason. Run year-round on Saturdays, and Sundays and Tuesdays as well between June and… Read More

Giovanni's Ristorante, Detroit, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Pasta Places in Michigan!

Modern Skate and Surf, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The Best Skate Shops in Michigan!

Royal Oak's Modern Skate and Surf represents a complete skateboarding experience. Offering not only skateboard decks, wheels and trucks, but also complete skateboard and complete longboard options,… Read More

Rocky's Eastern Market, Detroit, MI

Featured in 8 Best Candy Shops in Michigan!

Rocky's Eastern Market—sometimes amplified to include the term “Historic” in there—offers a mammoth slate of candy and nut options as well as various specialty cooking… Read More

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