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Michigan Mexican Restaurant Gets National Praise, is Named ‘Best’
Tacos, Fajitas, and Enchiladas, oh my! There are TONS of great Mexican restaurants in Michigan - and one is getting national attention!. Where's your favorite place to go for Mexican food?. A few of my favorites are La Cantina and Cinco de Mayo in Grand Rapids!. The folks at Love...
Detroit Gambler Won’t Receive Casino Jackpot
Denise Ezell claims she won $127,000 at the blackjack table at Detroit’s MGM Grand, but she hasn’t seen a penny. Ezell says the casino won’t pay out because they claim she was trespassing and panhandling. Ezell doesn’t buy this story because she’s been gaming there every week since 2015. “Do you think I would have gone down there and spent my money for eight years, knowing I was trespassing?” Ezell said. She’s planning on serving MGM with a lawsuit soon. “I just thought when you won, they would pay you,” Ezell said. (Freep)
This No-Frills Restaurant In Michigan Has A Detroit-Style Pizza Known Around The World
When you think of truly iconic eats, the usual suspects come to mind: New York bagels, Chicago deep-dish pizza, Philly cheesesteaks. But did you know that Michigan, specifically Eastpointe, houses a culinary treasure that has people coming from all corners of the globe?. Welcome to Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant, the...
Find Chilling Thrills At Detroit’s Most Haunted Bar: Where Spirits And Cocktails Collide
Uncover the eerie allure of Detroit’s Ghostbar, where ghostly encounters and top-notch cocktails create an unforgettable night out. 👻 #News #Detroit #HauntedDetroit. DETROIT, MI – Looking for a thrill with your next night out in Detroit, Michigan? You don’t have to go far to add a spooky twist to your plans. The Ghostbar, one of Detroit’s most haunted bars, offers an enchanting atmosphere, delicious drinks, and a fascinating history. Whether you’re a ghost enthusiast or just looking for a unique paranormal experience, this destination is sure to intrigue you.
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
Dearborn burger spot nabs best burger title for Brisket Truffle Burger
By a narrow, two-point margin, a Dearborn burger joint's double smash burger patty topped with smoked brisket and truffle aioli was deemed the 2024 Burger Battle champ at Sunday afternoon's Burger Battle competition. Eastern Market's Shed 5 was the hot spot for the annual event that brings together metro area burger restaurants showcasing...
Country Radio Hall Of Famer Goes Classic Hits In Detroit.
Krol Communications classic hits WHMI Detroit (93.5) adds Chuck Edwards to mornings, teamed with Madison June, beginning on Monday, July 15. A market veteran, Edwards co-hosted afternoons at Audacy crosstown country WYCD (99.5) with Linda Lee for 16 years. He is a 2020 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
This band is featured at The Pig & Whiskey Festival
Summer means time for festivals full of food, good drinks and great music. You’ll get all of that and more at the Pig & Whiskey Festival, taking place July 12-14 in downtown Ferndale. Ahead of their July 13th performance at the Pig & Whiskey Festival, Craig Brown Band stopped...
Popular Detroit pub to open new walk-up window
For decades people have flocked to The Old Shillelagh in Detroit to grab a drink, but now the Irish pub has a new trick up its sleeve. It’s rolling out a new walk-up window to serve breakfast items to help you get your day started. The takeout window will...
Chicken Guy in Livonia, the first metro Detroit location for Guy Fieri's chain, to close
In March, the first Chicken Guy restaurant in metro Detroit celebrated its first anniversary by handing out free milkshakes with all purchases. Now, that location in Livonia will shutter at the end of business Sunday, the Free Press has learned. ...
Detroit sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz receives 'lovely, just lovely' on-air tribute on final day at WDIV
There may be no crying in baseball, as the film "A League of Their Own" famously noted. But on WDIV-TV, there were plenty of heartfelt emotions as Local 4 News said goodbye to longtime sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz on Monday night. In late May, the station officially confirmed that Smilovitz —...
Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois
on view from May 5, 2024 through May 11, 2025. The show features new and recent works by Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist Tiff Massey (b. 1982), who developed the exhibition as a celebration of Blackness. This mid-career retrospective explores concepts ranging from Black opulence to labor and nostalgia, underscoring the adornments around which Massey grew up.
Tuesday notes: Horses coming to a Detroit neighborhood, Warren Truck layoffs and more stories
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Madison Heights city council rejects 24-hour Sheetz gas station
On May 13, the Madison Heights City Council moved to reject the latest special approval proposal by Sheetz for a new 24-hour gas station, citing several reasons why it denied the request. Among other items, the council noted that the plan proposed by Sheetz was inconsistent with the intent of...
Pig & Whiskey to bring barbecue, music back to Ferndale
FERNDALE — The taste and smell of barbecue will permeate throughout Ferndale with the return of the Pig & Whiskey festival. Pig & Whiskey will be back for its 14th year July 12-14 in downtown Ferndale near Woodward Avenue and East Troy Street. The hours will be 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July. 13; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14.
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