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Amelia Dream Project

"Starboard"

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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Hamtramck’s humble culinary destinations

Hamtramck’s humble culinary destinations

Short Order: The foundation for a night’s drinking, quell late-night hunger pangs, or nourish away that morning hangover. By Metro Times Food Staff 4/24/2013
Culture Makes Me Hungry

Culture Makes Me Hungry

Short Order: Our Picks for Great Eats Around Art X. By Metro Times Food Staff 4/10/2013
A world of dining choices in Royal Oak

A world of dining choices in Royal Oak

Short Order: It’s no ‘joke’ By Metro Times Food Staff 4/3/2013
Lovers’ feasts

Lovers’ feasts

Short Order: Romantic dining for spring fever By Metro Times Food Staff 3/27/2013
Where in the green?

Where in the green?

Short Order: The lowdown on several hot spots for St. Patrick’s Day partying By Metro Times Food Staff 3/13/2013
Isn’t it romantic?

Isn’t it romantic?

Short Order: First in a series of shortlists of romantic dining spots By Metro Times Food Staff 2/27/2013
The thick of it

The thick of it

Short Order: Bisques, chowders, chilis, stews and more By Metro Times food staff 12/26/2012
Great meals off Grand River

Great meals off Grand River

Short Order: A shortlist of restaurants in Farmington and Farmington Hills By Metro Times food staff 12/19/2012
Local heroes

Local heroes

Short Order: Rewarding the restaurants that source locally By Metro Times food staff 12/5/2012
Downriver delights

Downriver delights

Short Order: A selection of diners, restaurants and bars just down the river By Metro Times food staff 11/14/2012
Upper crusts 3

Upper crusts 3

Short Order: Pizza is an American classic. This is our third and final installment of listings of prime places to slice into. By Metro Times food staff 11/7/2012
Upper crusts 2

Upper crusts 2

Short Order: Pizza is a bona fide American classic. Next week, we'll give you still more prime places to slice into. By Metro Times food staff 10/31/2012
Upper crusts 1

Upper crusts 1

Short Order: Pizza is a bona fide American classic. This week and next we'll give you some prime places to slice into. By Metro Times food staff 10/24/2012
Autumn outings

Autumn outings

Short Order: How you can still make the most of visiting apple orchards and cider mills By Metro Times food staff 10/10/2012
A dining destination

A dining destination

Short Order: A shortlist of Ann Arbor restaurants By Metro Times food staff 9/19/2012

We've been there

Short Order: Restaurants Metro Times has recently reviewed By Metro Times food staff 8/8/2012
Cool places

Cool places

Short Order: From snack shacks to popular parlors, unpretentious spots for cones and more By Metro Times food staff 6/27/2012
Arabian peninsula

Arabian peninsula

Short Order: Where to feast on Middle East in our corner of the Mitten By Metro Times food staff 6/6/2012
Go green

Go green

Short Order: A shortlist of great salads in metro Detroit By Metro Times food staff 5/30/2012
Feeling al fresco

Feeling al fresco

Short Order: Notable spots where you can dine outdoors By Metro Times food staff 5/23/2012
  • Start the day right Selected places serving breakfast and brunch in metro Detroit | 5/9/2012
  • Eastern accents A roundup of some Asian restaurants in metro Detroit | 4/11/2012
  • Dog days In defense of the hot dog, and in praise of those who advance the art of the frankfurter | 4/4/2012
  • Get yout Irish up! 25 suggestions for St. Patrick’s Day fun | 3/14/2012
  • Smoked delights It's official: Metro Detroit is barbecue-crazy! | 2/1/2012
  • Oakland's bounty! Notable eateries in Birmingham, Troy and the Bloomfields | 1/25/2012
  • Bright lights big city For the Auto Show crowd: Worthy restaurants in and around downtown Detroit | 1/11/2012
  • Flank right A listing of restaurants serving steak that are a cut above | 12/28/2011
  • Downriviera! A selection of diners, restaurants and bars just down the river | 12/7/2011
  • Our back pages Antica Pizzeria Fellini and 28 other restaurants reviewed in our pages | 11/9/2011
  • Fall into the season A quick guide to seasonal dining — and beer | 10/26/2011
  • Dream bar crawl Some better bars, for beer, lore and more | 10/19/2011
  • Hot stuff A shortlist of places serving thicker autumn stews, bisques, chowders, chilis, and gumbos | 10/5/2011
  • Symphonies in cider A short guide to notable apple orchards and cider mills in metro Detroit | 9/21/2011
  • Great meals off Grand River A shortlist of restaurants in Farmington, Farmington Hills and Novi | 9/28/2011
  • From eight to 11 A short listing of restaurants in Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak | 9/7/2011
  • College budgets A shortlist of eateries where you can feed for cheap | 8/24/2011
  • You scream! I scream! Gelato joints, roadside stands, custard counters and other ice cream stops | 8/10/2011
  • Indian spice Our guide to Indian and Indian-influenced fare | 7/6/2011
  • Arab summer A shortlist of restaurants serving Middle Eastern fare in metro Detroit | 6/29/2011
  • More than pizza A shortlist of notable Italian restaurants in metro Detroit | 6/22/2011
  • Dark entries Places to get your late-night calorie fix | 6/8/2011
  • Repress the flesh A roundup of vegetarian-friendly restaurants with full flavor | 6/1/2011
  • Salad tossers A shortlist of great salads in metro Detroit | 5/25/2011
  • Burger heaven A bevy of local spots to chomp on a hamburger | 5/18/2011
  • Feeling al fresco Notable spots where you can dine outdoors | 5/11/2011
  • Sweet retreats Places serving ice cream, cookies, candies and more | 5/4/2011
  • Stack 'em high! A shortlist of places where sandwiches are an art form | 4/13/2011
  • Egg-cellent starts A shortlist of spots for excellent morning egg-fests | 3/30/2011
  • Erin go bar-hopping! A shortlist of Irish pubs for St. Patrick's Day celebrations | 3/11/2011
  • More than kielbasa A quick and dirty guide to eating Hamtramck | 3/2/2011
  • Billions can't be wrong Places serving Asian (or Asian-influenced) fare | 2/23/2011
  • The west-side way A handy shortlist of restaurants in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights | 2/16/2011
  • The food of love A selection of metro Detroit restaurants for a romantic meal | 2/9/2011
  • Fire it up! Don't pass up that venerable Detroit barbecue joint a second time | 2/2/2011
  • Woodward axis Listings of restaurants in Berkley, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak | 1/26/2011
  • Go downtown! With the auto show hitting Detroit, here's a sampling of some worthy restaurants in and around downtown | 1/12/2011
  • Something borrowed A rich history of Chinese-American cuisine | 12/15/2010
  • Hot dog! Defending the hot dog in all its permutations | 12/8/2010
  • The big bar night Places to drink - and refuel - on Turkey Day Eve | 11/17/2010
  • Metro's menus Our staff suggests what they think's best | 11/10/2010
  • In our pages Restaurants recently reviewed in Metro Times | 11/3/2010
  • A-square meal A shortlist of some notable Ann Arbor eateries | 10/27/2010
  • Raise the bar A shortlist of better bars, for drinking, music and more | 10/20/2010
  • Thai breakers A grouping of Thai spots around town | 10/13/2010
  • Thickening Agents A short guide to stews, chowders, gumbos, chilis and more | 10/6/2010

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