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The Amelia Dream Project is something of a local supergroup, with members of Ghostlady, Sista Otis, the Questions and many more coming together to tell the rather sweet story of a girl adrift in the world between wake and sleep. "Starboard" has an appropriately dreamy, ambient feel despite the classic rock leanings. "You couldn't get up today," singer Renee Hytinen sings, as the band lays down some awesome indie rock. We will be checking out more.—Brett Callwood

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Restaurant Reviews
Gracie See Pizzeria

Gracie See Pizzeria

Restaurant Review: West side institution By Michael Jackman 5/22/2013
Bella Piatti

Bella Piatti

Restaurant Review: Italian remodel By Jane Slaughter 5/15/2013
Atomic Dawg

Atomic Dawg

Restaurant Review: Frank talk By Noelle Lothamer 5/8/2013
Detroit’s Cheesecake Bistro

Detroit’s Cheesecake Bistro

Restaurant Review: Cutting the cake By Jane Slaughter 5/1/2013
Wolfgang Puck Steak

Wolfgang Puck Steak

Restaurant Review: Sure thing By Katherine Montalto 4/24/2013
Roman Village

Roman Village

Restaurant Review: More than Meatballs By Michael Jackman 4/10/2013
Satay House

Satay House

Restaurant Review: Something new By Jane Slaughter 4/3/2013
Tokyo Sushi and Thai

Tokyo Sushi and Thai

Restaurant Review: Roll with it By Noelle Lothamer 3/27/2013
Parrilladas Patagonia

Parrilladas Patagonia

Restaurant Review: South American way By Jane Slaughter 3/13/2013
Carnival Fresh Mex

Carnival Fresh Mex

Restaurant Review: North of the border By Katherine Montalto 3/6/2013
Mudgie’s

Mudgie’s

Restaurant Review: Sweet spot. Liquor license only adds to the charm of Mudgie’s in Corktown By Jane Slaughter 2/26/2013
Little Z’s BBQ

Little Z’s BBQ

Restaurant Review: Piquant proteins By Michael Jackman 2/20/2013
Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub

Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub

Restaurant Review: That’s the ticket By Jane Slaughter 2/13/2013
Genuine Pho

Genuine Pho

Restaurant Review: Pho Lucky brings Vietnamese flavor to the west side By Noelle Lothamer 2/6/2013
Packed house

Packed house

Restaurant Review: Plymouth's Sardine Room mixes it up to offer intriguing choices By Jane Slaughter 1/30/2013
The meat of the matter

The meat of the matter

Restaurant Review: Downtown Detroit's Texas de Brazil offers a parade of proteins By Katherine Montalto 1/23/2013
Noble Pig Café

Noble Pig Café

Restaurant Review: Stately swine By Jane Slaughter 1/16/2013
Japanese aisles

Japanese aisles

Restaurant Review: A super sushi deal at madison Heights' Fuji By Michael Jackman 1/9/2013
French twist

French twist

Restaurant Review: Rodin translates continental cuisine into an accessible delight By Jane Slaughter 1/2/2013
Filling Station

Filling Station

Restaurant Review: Vinsetta Garage's culinary tune-up still running like a top By Noelle Lothamer 12/26/2012
Our daily bread

Our daily bread

Restaurant Review: More than loaves at Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria in Berkley By Jane Slaughter 12/19/2012
Winning plays

Winning plays

Restaurant Review: Tap bets on being a better sports bar By Michael Jackman 12/12/2012
East-side Eastern

East-side Eastern

Restaurant Review: It's time you discover the culinary wonder of massaman By Jane Slaughter 12/5/2012
Modern Greek

Modern Greek

Restaurant Review: Santorini Estiatorio's Hellenic charm enriches downtown Detroit By Katherine Montalto 11/28/2012
Keeping it real

Keeping it real

Restaurant Review: The kitchen is open at Corktown's St. Cece’s Pub, and full of pleasant surprises By Jane Slaughter 11/21/2012
Fresh start

Fresh start

Restaurant Review: Corktown’s Brooklyn Street Local brings Canadian niceness to a Detroit breakfast By Noelle Lothamer 11/14/2012
The good life

The good life

Restaurant Review: Magdaleno Italiano offers Downriver low prices, big portions and high quality By Jane Slaughter 11/7/2012
Old spot, new take

Old spot, new take

Restaurant Review: Ann Arbor’s Parthenon is ancient history; Lena’s stiff cocktails and Latin American menu are en fuego By Evan Hansen 10/31/2012
Japanese meets halal

Japanese meets halal

Restaurant Review: An all-American hybrid where East meets East in Dearborn By Jane Slaughter 10/24/2012
Pampered proteins

Pampered proteins

Restaurant Review: With Detroit Prime, Farmington Hills gets top cuts done creatively By Jane Slaughter 10/10/2012
Spicy and spiffy

Spicy and spiffy

Restaurant Review: Phulkari Punjabi Kitchen had a mild makeover, but it's the food that'll keep you coming By Noelle Lothamer 10/3/2012
Fully loaded

Fully loaded

Restaurant Review: Burrito Mundo doesn’t try to be authentic — just exciting By Michael Jackman 9/26/2012
Plymouth rocks

Plymouth rocks

Restaurant Review: La Bistecca Italian Grille offers Piedmontese beef with a side of class By Jane Slaughter 9/19/2012
Ethnic ascent

Ethnic ascent

Restaurant Review: Chung Ki Wa endows Sterling Heights with Korean sizzle By Evan Hansen 9/12/2012
Street treats

Street treats

Restaurant Review: Indian food with an emphasis on health By Jane Slaughter 9/5/2012
No jacket required

No jacket required

Restaurant Review: A casual environment, high-quality food and attentive service make for a formula By Evan Hansen 8/29/2012
Italian renaissance

Italian renaissance

Restaurant Review: Maria's is a restaurant reborn in Royal Oak By Jane Slaughter 8/22/2012
A slice above

A slice above

Restaurant Review: Royal Oak's Pizzeria Biga offers sophisticated pies, pastas and more By Noelle Lothamer 8/15/2012
Eastern comfort

Eastern comfort

Restaurant Review: Ellie’s Grill brings the rich, starchy fare of Eastern Europe to Berkley By Jane Slaughter 8/8/2012
Public spirit

Public spirit

Restaurant Review: Social Kitchen & Bar helps cement upscale casual's hold on Birmingham By Evan Hansen 8/1/2012
South of Detroit

South of Detroit

Restaurant Review: Sweet T’s Soul Cookin’ brings the flavors of the American South to Windsor By Jane Slaughter 7/25/2012
Smoky treats

Smoky treats

Restaurant Review: Red Rock Barbecue brings the 'cue 'n' beer format to Ypsi By Evan Hansen 7/18/2012
Lebanese cool

Lebanese cool

Restaurant Review: Gemmayze in Royal Oak isn't your typical fattoush factory By Jane Slaughter 7/11/2012
North by southwest

North by southwest

Restaurant Review: Ferndale's Woodward Imperial's pleasing combination of cocktails and comfort food By Noelle Lothamer 7/3/2012
Curry for the masses

Curry for the masses

Restaurant Review: Indian mini-chain Temptations By Jane Slaughter 6/27/2012
Where it buzzes

Where it buzzes

Restaurant Review: Sampling smoky treats at Clarkston's Union Woodshop By Evan Hansen 6/20/2012
International blend

International blend

Restaurant Review: Cuisine from the tiny seaside Indian state of Goa By Jane Slaughter 6/13/2012
Exurban renewal

Exurban renewal

Restaurant Review: Solid, classic Italian fare in a haven off Hall Road By Evan Hansen 6/6/2012
Cacao Tree Café

Cacao Tree Café

Restaurant Review: Cacao Tree Café 204 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-336-9043 www.cacaotreecafe.com Handicap accessible Smoothies $8.49, wraps  $9-$11, salads $10-$12 Open 9-9 Monday-Saturday You don't have to like the taste of grass to enjoy the "detox cuisine" at Cacao By Jane Slaughter 5/30/2012
Green Dot Stables returns with a twist

Green Dot Stables returns with a twist

Restaurant Review: Detroit’s favorite old horse-racing bar all set to be the new hip hangout By Noelle Lothamer 5/23/2012
True east

True east

Restaurant Review: Empire Dynasty is an outpost of authentic Chinese fare in Farmington Hills By Jane Slaughter 5/16/2012
Roll with it

Roll with it

Restaurant Review: Blufin Sushi offers Grosse Pointe Farms a taste of pan-Asian delights By Evan Hansen 5/9/2012
Mercury rising

Mercury rising

Restaurant Review: Detroit’s burgeoning Mercury Burger & Bar is already a hit By Jane Slaughter 4/11/2012
From Club Bart to club smart

From Club Bart to club smart

Restaurant Review: Site of former Ferndale eatery is reborn as John D Bistro (and already a hit) By Noelle Lothamer 4/4/2012
Northern appeal

Northern appeal

Restaurant Review: A gracious island of comfort and style in the land of the big boxes By Jane Slaughter 3/28/2012
Birmingham’s Townhouse Bistro has comfort class ...

Birmingham’s Townhouse Bistro has comfort class ...

Restaurant Review: ... and a burger that reminds us of some Pulp Fiction dialog By Evan Hansen 3/21/2012
One-Eyed Betty’s a hit in Ferndale

One-Eyed Betty’s a hit in Ferndale

Restaurant Review: Craft-brew bar has craft brews, luscious grub By Jane Slaughter 3/14/2012
Joe Muer Seafood is reborn in Detroit

Joe Muer Seafood is reborn in Detroit

Restaurant Review: Expect old classics and up-to-date plates in a showy space By Evan Hansen 3/7/2012
Al-Ameer\'s Mediterranean mélange aims for freshness and flavor

Al-Ameer's Mediterranean mélange aims for freshness and flavor

Restaurant Review: The portions at this Middle-Eastern Dearborn eatery are no joke, either By Jane Slaughter 2/29/2012
Birmingham’s Frank Street Bakery presses sandwiches that impress

Birmingham’s Frank Street Bakery presses sandwiches that impress

Restaurant Review: Diners can expect a variety of quality sandwiches, soups, baked goods, salads and smoothies By Noelle Lothamer 2/22/2012
The sea’s bounty at El Rincon Taraxco

The sea’s bounty at El Rincon Taraxco

Restaurant Review: Southwest Detroit spot specializes in Mexican seafood By Jane Slaughter 2/15/2012
Mani Osteria & Bar builds buzz in Ann Arbor

Mani Osteria & Bar builds buzz in Ann Arbor

Restaurant Review: Italian restaurant embraces the national trends toward comfortable dining and shareable plates By Evan Hansen 2/8/2012
Hot Taco

Hot Taco

Restaurant Review: A new spot with great hours (open ‘til 2 a.m.) and a prime location (behind the Fox) tries to reinvent a Baja style By Jane Slaughter 2/1/2012
Seva’s new location in Detroit helps fill a veggie void

Seva’s new location in Detroit helps fill a veggie void

Restaurant Review: A clone of the venerable Ann Arbor restaurant adds to local choices By Evan Hansen 1/25/2012
A finer Pointe

A finer Pointe

Restaurant Review: Have your pie, or your sandwich, with or without gluten — and wine too By Jane Slaughter 1/18/2012
A haven off Hall

A haven off Hall

Restaurant Review: A gem found among the strip malls, mall-malls, big box stores and chain restaurants By Noelle Lothamer 1/11/2012
Shogun Bistro offers Asian fare with flash

Shogun Bistro offers Asian fare with flash

Restaurant Review: Showmanship on the grill dazzles diners as they watch By Jane Slaughter 1/4/2012
Clinton Township\'s Smokin\' BBQ offers fast, delicious dining

Clinton Township's Smokin' BBQ offers fast, delicious dining

Restaurant Review: Scarf it down in true finger-lickin' fashion By Evan Hansen 12/28/2011
Downtown Detroit’s Hudson Cafe starts the day

Downtown Detroit’s Hudson Cafe starts the day

Restaurant Review: Former Detroit Breakfast House tweaks the most important meal of the day By Jane Slaughter 12/21/2011
Exotic comforts

Exotic comforts

Restaurant Review: Authentic Korean comes to Sterling Heights By Evan Hansen 12/14/2011
Totally radical

Totally radical

Restaurant Review: In White Lake, the Root restaurant sources it locally By Jane Slaughter 12/7/2011
Northern Lights’ stylish weekday dining

Northern Lights’ stylish weekday dining

Restaurant Review: New Center show bar hits culinary high notes too By Michael Jackman 11/30/2011
Birmingham\'s Bella Piatti is richly appointed

Birmingham's Bella Piatti is richly appointed

Restaurant Review: New hot spot combines delicious ingredients, simple preparations and elegantly composed dishes By by Evan Hansen 11/16/2011
Birmingham\'s Bella Piatti is richly appointed

Birmingham's Bella Piatti is richly appointed

Restaurant Review: New hot spot combines delicious ingredients, simple preparations and elegantly composed dishes By by Evan Hansen 11/16/2011
Curry and more

Curry and more

Restaurant Review: Mazza Indian Cuisine brings exotic Indian heat to Berkley By Jane Slaughter 11/9/2011
Komodo Kitchen is a pop-up paradise

Komodo Kitchen is a pop-up paradise

Restaurant Review: Bringing the joys of Indonesian food to metro Detroit, one Sunday at a time By Evan Hansen 11/2/2011
Joy in the morning

Joy in the morning

Restaurant Review: Grosse Pointe Farms' Morning Glory Coffee and Pastries offers gorgeous baked goods and more By Jane Slaughter 10/26/2011
Warm receptions

Warm receptions

Restaurant Review: Torino Espresso + Bar's friendly, casual approach fits in Ferndale By Evan Hansen 10/19/2011
Hello, again

Hello, again

Restaurant Review: Dearborn restaurant rebounds with flavorful fare By Jane Slaughter 10/12/2011
Indian delights

Indian delights

Restaurant Review: An unpretentious space to enjoy the delights of the subcontinent's street food By Jane Slaughter 9/28/2011
Upscale pies

Upscale pies

Restaurant Review: A certified oven and a commitment to quality at Antica Pizzeria Fellini By Evan Hansen 9/21/2011
Cheap thrills

Cheap thrills

Restaurant Review: Detroit's Taqueria El Nacimiento is a fun neighborhood spot with good food at great prices By Evan Hansen 9/7/2011
Flavor to go

Flavor to go

Restaurant Review: Grosse Pointe Park's Fou d’Amour offers quality carryout cuisine By Jane Slaughter 8/31/2011
Full-service Filipino flair

Full-service Filipino flair

Restaurant Review: New Lutong Pinoy combines sit-down dining with the earthy, slow-cooked flavors of the Phillipines By Todd Abrams 8/24/2011
Making a splash

Making a splash

Restaurant Review: Fountain Bistro offers a calming environment for very good food downtown By Jane Slaughter 8/17/2011
Rising star

Rising star

Restaurant Review: Astro Coffee gives Corktown a beacon for java lovers By Evan Hansen 8/10/2011
Beyond falafel

Beyond falafel

Restaurant Review: Hamtramck's Yemen Cafe serves Middle Eastern fare that's off the beaten path By Jane Slaughter 8/3/2011
Diner refiner

Diner refiner

Restaurant Review: Square Lake Diner takes fare we know up a notch By Evan Hansen 7/27/2011
The real thing

The real thing

Restaurant Review: Ann Arbor's Kai Garden offers unusual Chinese delicacies — and ABC too By by Jane Slaughter 7/20/2011
Arabian barbecue

Arabian barbecue

Restaurant Review: Hamtramck's Sheeba brings the flavors of Yemen to Conant Street By by Todd Abrams 7/13/2011
Casual elegance

Casual elegance

Restaurant Review: Dearborn's Tria proves quality doesn't have to be stuffy By Jane Slaughter 7/6/2011
Fresh heir

Fresh heir

Restaurant Review: The Ravens Club brings heirloom quality to Ann Arbor dining By Evan Hansen 6/29/2011
A classic returns

A classic returns

Restaurant Review: La Shish once again graces Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn By Jane Slaughter 6/22/2011
Serious Pull

Serious Pull

Restaurant Review: Ann Arbor's Blue Tractor combines brewpub and barbecue for broad appeal By Evan Hansen 6/15/2011
Sure bet

Sure bet

Restaurant Review: Wolfgang Puck Grille's winning ways at the MGM Grand By Jane Slaughter 6/8/2011
Broth-erly love

Broth-erly love

Restaurant Review: Soups are the star at Warren's Pho Viet By Todd Abrams 6/1/2011
Wings of desire

Wings of desire

Restaurant Review: City Wings brings a staggering variety of flavors to New Center By Jane Slaughter 5/25/2011
Top of the world

Top of the world

Restaurant Review: Iridescence graces Detroit with more than a stellar view By Jane Slaughter 5/11/2011
Uncommon pleasures

Uncommon pleasures

Restaurant Review: Attractive and affordable, Commonwealth slings hip coffee and finer food on Hamilton Row By Evan Hansen 5/4/2011
Health and flavor

Health and flavor

Restaurant Review: The Treehouse for Earth's Children Health and Holistic Center continues its mission in Farmington By Jane Slaughter 4/20/2011
Great expectations

Great expectations

Restaurant Review: Miguel's Cantina fires up food worth celebrating - in a Rochester Hills strip mall By Todd Abrams 4/13/2011
Deep-dish delights

Deep-dish delights

Restaurant Review: Michigo Pizza brings the Chicago classic to Ferndale By Jane Slaughter 4/6/2011
Crunch time

Crunch time

Restaurant Review: Rochester Hills' Fresco Wood Oven Pizzeria is a slice above By Evan Hansen 3/30/2011
Love and falafel

Love and falafel

Restaurant Review: Wayne State area gets another Middle Eastern eatery By Jane Slaughter 3/23/2011
High notes

High notes

Restaurant Review: Grosse Pointe Farms' Dirty Dog Jazz Café has winning sounds and great food By Jane Slaughter 3/9/2011
Emperor of ice cream

Emperor of ice cream

Restaurant Review: Treat Dreams brings novel ice cream flavors to Ferndale By Todd Abrams 3/2/2011
Sea change

Sea change

Restaurant Review: Detroit Seafood Market fills a void in downtown dining By Jane Slaughter 2/23/2011
Good & plenty

Good & plenty

Restaurant Review: Hamtramck's ZamZam' Indian food is so generous you'll need (and want) that box By Evan Hansen 2/16/2011
Really cookin\'

Really cookin'

Restaurant Review: PJ's Lager House adds house-made bar food to its list of attractions By Jane Slaughter 2/9/2011
Exurban legend

Exurban legend

Restaurant Review: The Metropolitan Cafe offers quality and originality uncommon in the townships By Evan Hansen 2/2/2011
Looking up

Looking up

Restaurant Review: Grosse Pointe Farms charms with Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds By Jane Slaughter 1/26/2011
Smooth noodles

Smooth noodles

Restaurant Review: Thai Taste lends some Asian heat to Troy By Todd Abrams 1/19/2011
Downtown heat

Downtown heat

Restaurant Review: Orchid Thai raises Detroit's spice levels By Jane Slaughter 1/12/2011
Cuban warmth

Cuban warmth

Restaurant Review: Eve Aronoff goes casual with Ann Arbor's Frita Batidos By Evan Hansen 1/5/2011
Pouring it on

Pouring it on

Restaurant Review: A retail space gets upscale plates By Jane Slaughter 12/29/2010
Show stopper

Show stopper

Restaurant Review: Cork Wine Pub brings stylish dining to Pleasant Ridge By Evan Hansen 12/22/2010
Healing powers

Healing powers

Restaurant Review: Detroit's RAW Café brings living foods to the table By Jane Slaughter 12/15/2010
Fire and spice

Fire and spice

Restaurant Review: Tender meats, flavorful sauces and solid side dishes are Greektown's new barbecue trifecta By Todd Abrams 12/8/2010
Authentic delights

Authentic delights

Restaurant Review: Farmington Hills' Shangri-la Garden has more than ABC on offer By Jane Slaughter 12/1/2010
Dublin your pleasure?

Dublin your pleasure?

Restaurant Review: Farmington's John Cowley & Sons is more than just beef and cabbage By Evan Hansen 11/24/2010
First-rate fare

First-rate fare

Restaurant Review: Birmingham's Luxe Bar & Grill offers great renditions of classic fare By Jane Slaughter 11/17/2010
Let\'s get local

Let's get local

Restaurant Review: Ann Arbor's Grange serves up all things seasonal By Evan Hansen 11/10/2010
Mexican goes halal

Mexican goes halal

Restaurant Review: Fuego Grill brings south-of-the-border sizzle to Dearborn's east side By Jane Slaughter 11/3/2010
Tiny but tasty

Tiny but tasty

Restaurant Review: An unassuming Royal Oak spot overflows with Thai treasures By Todd Abrams 10/27/2010
Dinner and show

Dinner and show

Restaurant Review: Birmingham's Zazios mixes theater and cooking at its chef's table By Mel Small 10/13/2010
Land of cedars

Land of cedars

Restaurant Review: Quality Lebanese fare in downtown east Dearborn By Jane Slaughter 10/6/2010

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