25 Detroit area bookstores to support on Independent Bookstore Day and beyond

You know when Netflix brazenly asks you “are you still watching?” while binging the award-winning Jason Bateman drama Ozark? Well, show Netflix…

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Nandi's Knowledge Cafe 71 Oakman Blvd., Highland Park; 313-865-1288; nandisknowledgecafe.com Part bookstore, part community space, Nandi's Knowledge Cafe is a hub for African American books, art, poetry, culture, and studies. In addition to a carefully curated selection of books, Nandi's is also a hotspot for live performances, including hip-hop, reggae, open mic, and chess nights each week. Photo via GoogleMaps
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This $1.37 million retro waterfront home in Bloomfield Township has a solarium with a hot tub

Rarely do we stumble upon A) a house quite like this and B) a real estate agent-written description of a property of…

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Image: This $1.37 million retro waterfront home in Bloomfield Township has a solarium with a hot tub
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A 420 gift guide for metro Detroit's canna-curious and canna-sseurs

Extreme sports. Brain surgery. Beating The Nameless King in Dark Souls 3. What do these things have in common? They all require…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Vaporizer For the canna-curious: Ooze Slim Pen Twist Battery with Smart USB, $19.99 Available at various Detroit-area dispensaries; oozelife.com We were canna-curious once when it came to vaping, and we remember not wanting to do a damn thing other than huff and puff on a portable and discreet pen anywhere and everywhere regardless of legal ramifications. Leave the high-maintenance vapes for the canna-sseur and don't overthink baby's first vape (as in you, baby, not an actual human baby, because that would be irresponsible). Welcome to the Ooze life: Ooze, a Michigan-bred cannabis accessory company, was one of the earliest vape batteries around. “Batteries? I thought we were talking about vape pens?” Calm down, newbie. Most disposable vape pens harness a battery, which you can then screw/pop in your favorite concentrate cartridge. You good? OK, so Ooze offers affordable — and colorful — USB rechargeable batteries that are so slim and so portable that you won't even know it's there. Well, that is until you hit that shit and you're on clouds 9, 10, and 420. Photo via OozeLife.com
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This $4.3 million renovated mid-century home in Ann Arbor is a stunning blank slate

If you like mid-century modern design but want to feel like Chrissy Teigen sans her army of social media trolls, look no…

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Image: This $4.3 million renovated mid-century home in Ann Arbor is a stunning blank slate
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35 of the most accurate memes based on viral 'Zola' tweetstorm-turned feature film

In October of 2015, Detroit waitress A'ziah "Zola" Wells took to Twitter for what would become a viral, 148-tweet thread in which she detailed…

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Image: 35 of the most accurate memes based on viral 'Zola' tweetstorm-turned feature film
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This $550k metro Detroit home designed by the Palace architects has an indoor koi pond

Let us pull back the custom-designed curtain(s) to reveal one of the most unique properties on the market around here, which is…

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Image: This $550k metro Detroit home designed by the Palace architects has an indoor koi pond
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This insane $649k log cabin in Michigan's U.P. is a wood-lover's dream — let's take a tour

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Well, we're not sure, but we think it would…

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Image: This insane $649k log cabin in Michigan's U.P. is a wood-lover's dream — let's take a tour
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Everyone we saw at the grand opening of rapper Tone Tone's Toney Island restaurant in Detroit

Toney Island, the cleverly named coney island owned by Detroit rapper Tone Tone, opened to great fanfare on Saturday, March 27. Performances…

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Image: Everyone we saw at the grand opening of rapper Tone Tone's Toney Island restaurant in Detroit
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This custom 'organic contemporary' home on Michigan's Blain Island has strong Y2K energy

It's the year 2000 and you're equipped with a flip phone, ill-fated Jessica Simpson edible perfume, and some newly — and illegally…

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Image: This custom 'organic contemporary' home on Michigan's Blain Island has strong Y2K energy
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This $2.7 million lakefront Minoru Yamasaki-designed home in metro Detroit has an indoor lap pool

What do the building at One Woodward, Wayne State's McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Ruhl's Bakery in Detroit, Temple Beth El in Bloomfield…

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Image: This $2.7 million lakefront Minoru Yamasaki-designed home in metro Detroit has an indoor lap pool
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The most anticipated new restaurants coming to the Detroit area in 2021

We don't have to tell you that 2020, uh, was not all that it was cracked up to be. Not only did…

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Sloppy Crab 519 E. Jefferson, Detroit;sloppycrabdetroit.com The owners of Sloppy Chops are backing another sloppy restaurant with Sloppy Crab. Taking over the former Brigg's Detroit spot in downtown, Sloppy Crab will offer a variety of seafood dishes, including lobster, fried fish, and seafood boils. Photo via Sloppy Crab/Facebook
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15 scenic Michigan Airbnb rentals worthy of your spring getaway

Spring has sprung and, if you're like us, you have an itch that needs scratching. No, it's not one that requires medical…

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Bohemian Artist Cabin in Traverse City 2 guests, 1 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 baths $400 per night We're gonna namaste right here at this secluded cabin in Traverse City. Bohemian, tranquil, and surrounded by 10 acres of rolling hills and lush greenery, this home — referred to as “the snug” — is handcrafted by artists and features ceramics and other art by women and artists from marginalized communities. Though the home is best for two people as its only 600 sqft, the tall ceilings, windows, and meticulously designed and decorated interior gives the illusion of more space. To amp up the rustic factor, the home has an outdoor shower, outhouse, firepit, and a stellar elevated porch. Photos via Airbnb.com
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This $1.25 million Mid-Century Modern home in Ann Arbor hasn't been touched since the 1950s — let's take a tour

While we await the invention of an actual hot tub time machine, the opportunity to live out our most spectacular 1950s fantasy is…

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Image: This $1.25 million Mid-Century Modern home in Ann Arbor hasn't been touched since the 1950s — let's take a tour
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20 essential Detroit-area chicken sandwiches you should have tried by now

For us carnivores, there is nothing quite like the perfect fried chicken sandwich. What does it take? Well, look no further than…

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Penny Red's 1445 Farmer St., Detroit; pennyreds.com Move over Popeye. Meet Penny Red's, the place where fried chicken reigns supreme. Nestled in Downtown Detroit within Parker's Alley behind the Shinola hotel is Penny Red's, where they serve “damn fine chicken” via either buckets of chicken or a selection of finely crafted and super crispy sandwiches. There's The Classic, which comes with city ranch, sweet pickle, and hot honey. Then there's The K-Town Cutlet which comes topped with toasted peanut, scallion, and kimchi BBQ. But don't sleep on The Dirty Coop, which comes with red slaw, crispy shallot, and baconbombs.com, whatever that is. (We want it.) Photo via Eat Penny Reds/Facebook
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20 Michigan restaurants worth a road trip from metro Detroit

It's no secret that Detroit's dining and culinary scene is out of this world, with many of the city's nearby suburbs slaying…

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Turks Tavern 11139 Cleveland St., Nunica; 616-837-7096; turkstavern.com This Nunica-based eatery is one of the oldest eateries in Ottawa County and is considered one of the most iconic restaurants in Michigan. Since being established in 1933, shortly after the end of prohibition, Turks Tavern pivoted into a pool and dance hall before becoming a quaint, Instagramable, and eclectic bar and restaurant. Turks has remained locally owned and operated, boasting their 80-year-old liver paste and 60-year-old pork chop recipes, with a commitment to making handmade dishes, and frequent menu updates to keep things fresh. Photo via Turks Tavern/Facebook
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Here's one last look at Detroit's abandoned State Fairgrounds bandshell before it gets relocated

On Tuesday, Mayor Mike Duggan surprised during his State of the City address when he announced that the abandoned bandshell on the…

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Image: Here's one last look at Detroit's abandoned State Fairgrounds bandshell before it gets relocated
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21 socially-distant things to do outdoors in metro Detroit this spring

Can you hear that, folks? The sound of snow melting and dripping gently down eaves, people taking to the streets to soak…

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Go full zen at the Cranbrook Gardens 380 Long Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3149; housegardens.cranbrook.edu While we are sort of exiting several nightmares — a pandemic and a Michigan winter — what better place to cool down than Cranbrook’s sunken garden? Or how about the Japanese Garden or Reflecting Pond? This shady (not, like, suspicious, but actual shade) and dreamy spot is the perfect place to cool off and, well, reflect on your useless and very expensive college degree. If the shade and gardens and ponds aren’t enough to lower your temps, stay tuned to Cranbrook’s social media as they're gearing up to reopen the art gallery and science museum. After all, air conditioning is both a work of art and a scientific marvel, and for that we are #blessed. Photo via Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research/Facebook
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This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired waterfront home in Michigan has an artist loft, atrium, and waterfall

What's that saying about stones and glass houses? Well, you may want to toss your stones, gripes, and grievances into the crystal…

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Image: This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired waterfront home in Michigan has an artist loft, atrium, and waterfall
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Detroit-area bartenders and chefs team up for mouth-watering Jack Daniel's Rye and Rye competition

It's a RYE celebration! Earlier this winter, the fine folks at Jack Daniel's rounded up 15 teams comprised of Detroit-area bartenders and…

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Image: Detroit-area bartenders and chefs team up for mouth-watering Jack Daniel's Rye and Rye competition
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This tiny time capsule house in metro Detroit has a mid-century basement bar

We've heard of BDE, but what about BGE? Well, this tiny time capsule home in Clinton Twp. has Big Grandma Energy and…

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Image: This tiny time capsule house in metro Detroit has a mid-century basement bar
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This 121-year-old farmhouse in Clarkston features marble from Detroit's Hudson building and a full-blown chapel

Remember Donny and Marie Osmond? Who could forget their feathered hair, white teeth, and matching sequined cumberbunds? Well, like them, this 121-year-old…

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Image: This 121-year-old farmhouse in Clarkston features marble from Detroit's Hudson building and a full-blown chapel
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20 must-try cannabis products for the Michigan stoner in your life

You know that R.E.M. song “Everybody Hurts”? Well, in 2021, Michael Stipe could change the lyrics to “everybody smokes” and he’d have…

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Image: 20 must-try cannabis products for the Michigan stoner in your life
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All the places you can buy recreational weed in metro Detroit right now

New recreational marijuana stores are opening across the state, including a number in metro Detroit. (Though not Detroit proper yet, as City…

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The Greenhouse of Walled Lake 103 E. Walled Lake Dr, Walled Lake; 834-644-7336; greenhousemi.com Photo courtesy of The Greenhouse of Walled Lake
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This $5.5M megamansion in Northville has an entire exterior made from marble — let's take a tour

It’s perhaps no surprise to learn that the architect of Northville's Sutariya Estate had no limit on the budget to renovate the…

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Image: This $5.5M megamansion in Northville has an entire exterior made from marble — let's take a tour
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Metro Detroiters rally in Grosse Pointe Park in support of Black woman targeted by KKK flag

On Sunday, dozens of metro Detroiters rallied in support of a Black woman from Grosse Pointe Park who said a neighbor hung…

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Image: Metro Detroiters rally in Grosse Pointe Park in support of Black woman targeted by KKK flag
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The best places offering Lent fish fries in the Detroit area

Tis the season for fish — lots and lots of fish. With Lent underway — you know, that Christian holiday in which…

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Crow's Nest Bar and Grill 6166 N. Canton Rd., Canton; 734-459-4020; crowsnestcanton.com All-you-can-eat fish and chips are available every Friday and include cod hand-dipped in a light, beer-batter, served with fries and coleslaw. Photo via Crow's Nest Bar and Grill/Facebook
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This $799.9k historic Romanesque Michigan mansion boasts eight fireplaces — let's tour

It should come as no surprise that a home built for the president of the Round Oak Stove Company would feature eight…

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Image: This $799.9k historic Romanesque Michigan mansion boasts eight fireplaces — let's tour
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25 of the most romantic restaurants in the Detroit area, according to Yelp

It might be cold AF outside, but things are heating up in time for Valentine's Day, thanks to metro Detroit's dining scene.…

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16. Marrow 8044 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-652-0200; marrowdetroit.com “Had an absolutely incredible experience at Marrow for our anniversary dinner. Menu has to be picked ahead of time, but you truly can't go wrong -- everything was fresh, unique, beautifully plated, and delicious. Our server was kind and attentive while also being careful to limit contact due to covid precautions. We sat on the back patio which had heaters and a fire going, and was a lovely setting for dinner. The tasting menu is well worth the price and we already want to return since the menu changes often! Marrow exceeded our expectations and made our anniversary dinner fun and memorable.” — Carolina R. on Yelp Photo via Marrow/Facebook
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Michigan mansion tied to infamous Peck Family murders is on the market — let's take a tour

Finally! A real estate listing for true crime junkies, lovers of historic homes, and buyers who don't mind a property with some…

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Image: Michigan mansion tied to infamous Peck Family murders is on the market — let's take a tour
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20 sex toys, gadgets, and surprises to make it through Valentine’s Day in quarantine

If you would’ve told us that we would’ve spent most of 2020 — and, as it’s shaping up, most of 2021 —…

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For the person who is very new to butt stuff but wants to give it a whirl Luxe Beginner Plug Kit, $28 Spectrum Boutique, 0nline only, spectrumboutique.com Don't over anal-yze it. Despite the rise in the popularity of butt stuff, not everyone is down to knock on their backdoor. But for those newbies who want to see what all the fuss is about before trying with a partner, there's the Luxe Beginner Plug Kit. Think of it like training wheels for your butt. Each of the three uniquely-sized silicone plugs offers a tapered tip to make insertion and removal a smooth experience, allowing you to build up to the largest of the plugs. If you want to, you'll be a butt stuff pro in no time. Photo via spectrumboutique.com
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Where to find Detroit artist Charles McGee’s bold works of art in Michigan

Charles McGee, a groundbreaking Black Detroit artist, died this week at age 96, but he lives on in the vibrant sculptures, murals,…

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“Unity” 28 W. Grand River Ave., Detroit In 2017, a towering 118-foot tall black-and-white mural designed by McGee was painted on the side of 28 W. Grand River Ave. in Detroit’s Capitol Park neighborhood. The painting, which incorporated representational elements like a snake and a bird, was realized by Kelly Golden and Jordan Zielke of the Golden Sign Co., and debuted alongside a sprawling retrospective exhibition of McGee’s work by Library Street Collective, spanning more than 70 years. Photo by Sal Rodriguez
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This retro $1.5 million home in West Bloomfield has a conversation pit

Every once in a while, in a sea of McMansions, pretentious marble-obsessed palatial estates, and, like, whatever the design aesthetic of the…

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Image: This retro $1.5 million home in West Bloomfield has a conversation pit
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