16 Detroit-area chicken sandwiches that are better than Popeyes

Detroit-area restaurants offer a diverse selection of chicken sandwiches, from Nashville hot to shawarma. You can skip Popeyes and head to one…

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Detroit Beer Company — Fried Chicken or Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich 1529 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-962-1529; detroitbeerco.com Chicken sandwiches come two ways at Detroit Beer Company: barbecue pulled or fried. Their fried chicken sandwich comes with a pickled cabbage slaw and spicy aioli, while the pulled chicken is tossed with a sweet barbecue sauce and served with a cucumber and cabbage slaw. Wash either one down with a pint from the wide selection of craft beers available on tap. Photo via Detroit Beer CO / Facebook
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Everyone we saw at the Blink-182 and Lil Wayne show at DTE Energy Music Theatre

Worlds collided Tuesday night when foulmouthed pop-punk band Blink-182 and skateboard-loving, longtime hip-hop luminary Lil Wayne brought their co-headlining tour to DTE…

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Here's what the Jonas Brothers looked like at Little Caesars Arena

The Disney-groomed boy band, the Jonas Brothers, appeared at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena for a “Roller Coaster” 21-song set in support of…

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Everyone we saw at Detroit's 42nd Dally in the Alley

Once again, Detroit's Cass Corridor hosted a celebration of art, music, and one very busy alley for the 42nd annual Dally in…

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20 metro Detroit places introverts can be alone in public

OK — so you have to leave the house not because you need something, but because your introverted ass needs to create…

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Kresge Court 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900; dia.org Check out this light-filled atrium cafe for a late-afternoon lounge. The location (in the middle of a world-class museum) and the decor (tasteful but cozy) will warm any introvert’s heart. A curated menu includes innovative options like a lavender latte and cauliflower salad, while the dessert selection features Detroit classics such as bumpy cake and Faygo floats. After wandering the museum, this is the place to satisfy your sweet tooth and people-watch in peace. Photo courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts
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25 Michigan cider mills to see and taste this fall

It could be argued that autumn in Michigan is, in fact, the most wonderful time of year. A hallmark of the fall…

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Yates Cider Mill 1990 E. Avon Rd., Rochester; 248-651-8300; 2375 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion 248-481-9203; yatescidermill.com Yates is unique because it doesn’t have just one location, but two, with one in Rochester and the other in Lake Orion. Both offer similar attractions and fall-ified treats. The Yates Ice Cream Shoppe invites those with a sweet tooth to make any number of homemade apple focused baked goods à la mode. They also offer historic mill tours, pony rides, river walks, and cider making. Photo via Yates Cider Mill / Facebook
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All the madness we saw at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Water balloons, canoes with wheels, wrestling, and a Rod Stewart impersonator were all attractions at the 40th annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival,…

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25 things to do in Michigan before the 'polar coaster' arrives

Here we go again. The 2020 Farmers’ Almanac’s extended weather forecast has predicted an upcoming "polar coaster winter" that will affect the…

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Rent a tiki boat. What’s kitschy and relaxing and thatched all over? A ride from Aloha Tiki Tours down the Detroit River or Lake St. Clair. Bring your own food and drinks for a two-hour excursion on one of their signature round, tiki-themed boats. Captain and a bluetooth speaker provided! This Polynesian-themed adventure is unlike any other floating tour in the Detroit area. Photo via Noah Elliott Morrison
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Established Black-owned businesses you should know about in the Detroit area

Here are some thriving Black-owned businesses you can visit and support in the Detroit area.

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Dime Store 719 Griswold St., Ste. 180, Detroit; 313-962-9106 Photo via Dime Store / Facebook
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Everything we saw at the Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas show at Detroit's Magic Stick

Detroit’s Jessica Hernandez has gone totally gaga. The Detroit-born, now L.A.-based frontwoman has been taking a year-long departure from some of the high-energy,…

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All the beautiful people we saw at the Little Mermen show at Ferndale's Magic Bag

It was a whole new world at the Magic Bag with Disney tribute band, the Little Mermen.08/30/2019 Photos by Mike Pfeiffer

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20 Detroit-area festivals to welcome the fall season

As summer fades out, metro Detroit welcomes the fall season with a slew of eclectic festivals. From art fairs and international jazz…

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Michigan Renaissance Festival Through Sept. 29; 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly; michrenfest.com. Tickets start at $20.95 for adults, $14.50 for children. Chaos is a ladder, folks. And while everyone is still somehow shit-talking the Game of Thrones finale (seriously, let it go), the Michigan Renaissance Festival is kicking it back to the 16th Century for its 41st year of pageantry, rivalry, revelry, and royalty. The thematic Holly-based festival will, once again, cater to an expected 280,000 visitors across its sprawling, all-encompassing 17-acre village, which hosts 17 stages as reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns, and, of course, a castle. Per previous years, there will be themed weekends throughout the RenFest's seven weekend-long run. This year, visitors can anticipate a viking invasion, wonders of the world, and shamrocks and shenanigans. In addition to main attractions like full-contact jousting, a massive artisan market, and turkey legs, this year will also offer ticket add-ons, such as an interactive spy quest to thwart the plot of the Red Knight, a beer- and bacon-tasting event, royal high tea in the Crystal Castle, and an early-morning hawk walk guided by a master falconer. Huzzah! Photo courtesy of Renaissance Festival, by Gwendolyn Hampton
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Detroit's 30 best bars that aren't located downtown

Downtown Detroit has been reinvigorated in recent years, but sometimes on a night out you don't want to mess with the downtown parking…

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Raven Lounge and Restaurant 5145 Chene St., Detroit; 313-924-7133 Touted as Michigan's oldest Blues Bar, Raven Lounge and Restaurant is one of Detroit's go-to destinations for live music and some seriously delicious soul food. Photo by Marian Krzyzowski, used with permission
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Everything we saw at Breakaway Music Festival 2019 in Grand Rapids

On Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24, Breakaway Music Festival returned to Grand Rapids. Headliners included Kaskade, Louis the Child, Wiz…

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All the sultry people we saw at Corktown Cabaret at Detroit's Trumbull and Porter Hotel

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’re feeling naughty, how about you? Producers behind the famed Dirty Show partnered with the Trumbull…

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Everything we saw at the Hall & Oates show at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

For nearly 50 years, Hall & Oates have been enchanting the masses with their soft-rock royalty status and their unmatched songwriting sorcery…

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10 dazzling Detroit-area nail artists to follow on Instagram

Whether you like a claw-medium-long nail with a coffin shape, or a gel mani with some nail art, these Detroit-area artists have…

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10 old-school Detroit barbecue joints everyone should try

Before there was Slows Bar BQ, decades ago, small neighborhood barbecue joints of a much different vibe — like Nunn’s, Vicki’s, Lee’s,…

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Joe Ann's 3139 Jerome St, Detroit; 313-366-3775 Joe Ann's is one of the longest-running barbecue operations in Detroit (if not the longest-running), first serving up its delicious 'cue 65 years ago. If you go to Joe Ann's bright yellow building that's decorated with a picture of a grillin' pig and a proclamation that the restaurant is the castle of Detroit's "BBQ Queen." The best place to start here is the chicken. The BBQ Queen knows her bird, which is moist and falls off the bone in a manner that isn't common in Detroit's barbecue joints. Photo by Lee DeVito
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Powerful photos from the Close the Camps rally at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills

In response to the massive ICE raids taking place around the U.S., the Close the Camps Coalition hosted a “Close the Camps…

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Everyone we saw at the Michigan Renaissance Festival 2019

The Michigan Renaissance Festival kicked off on Aug. 17. The festival will continue on weekends and Labor Day between 10 a.m. and…

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Here are all the $6 burger specials for Detroit Burger Week, Aug. 19-25

In partnership with the Michigan Beef Industry Commission we are bringing you $6 burgers from Detroit's most delicious restaurants Aug. 19-25, 2019.…

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HopCat Detroit Ja Bacon Me Crazy: Two custom-blend patties smashed on the griddle, layered with Jalapeño-Bacon Jam and melted American cheese, nestled on pickle chips and a toasted Brioche bun. Want to make it the perfect meal? Add a side of Cosmik Fries for just $2. 4265 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-769-8828; hopcat.com/detroit
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All the crazy, freaky, cool Detroit spaces you'll see on the Weird Homes Tour

The return of the Detroit Weird Homes Tour means getting an up-close and personal self-guided look at eight creatively designed homes, as…

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David's Pop Art House
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Everything we saw at Corona Electric Beach at The Belt in Detroit

On Saturday, Wax Motif stopped by Detroit's The Belt alley for Electric Beach featuring WhereIsFenix, King Saaidi, PVRTY HVRD, and Nick Speed.08/17/2019…

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Everything we saw at Metro Times' Best of Detroit Party 2019

On Saturday, metro Detroiters came out to The Roostertail to celebrate the best things to love about the Motor City at this…

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All the beautiful people we saw at the Crystal Method show at the Crofoot Ballroom

The Crystal Method performed at the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac on Friday, Aug. 16. Other DJs included Elemnt & Klees, Pat Osiris,…

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Everything we saw at the Woodward Dream Cruise 2019

The best damn traffic jam, the Woodward Dream Cruise combines classic cars and the cruisers that love them at this annual parade…

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Everything we saw at Michigan Comic Con 2019

Arguably never before in history has there been a better time to be a nerd than right now. Superheroes are the norm,…

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All the stylish people we saw at the 2019 Fash Bash at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Fash Bash 2019 took its “garden party” theme to the next level by (thanks to the weather) hosting the majority of the…

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The 20 hottest restaurants in Detroit right now

Detroit's restaurant scene is hot right now. From new cocktail bars to date-night spots, there are plenty of ways to entertain your…

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PAO Detroit 114 W. Adams Ave., Detroit A modern experience inspired by classic Asian flavors. Dishes include king crab truffle gnocchi and a 48-hour lamb lollipop. Happy hour is M-F from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Photo via PAO Detroit / Facebook
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10 outstanding Black-owned restaurants in the Detroit area

Those of us who live here know that Motown has a rich history of food and drink, and Black-owned bars, restaurants, and…

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The Kitchen by Cooking with Que 6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit This space at 6529 Woodward serves as a culinary classroom of sorts where vegans and meat lovers can hone their culinary skills; a place for businesses and individuals to rent a shared commercial kitchen; and a place where visitors can rent private dining space. Photo via The Kitchen by Cooking with Que / Facebook
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Everything we saw at the Slipknot show at DTE Energy Music Theatre

Slipknot brought its “Knotfest Roadshow” tour to DTE Energy Music Theatre on Monday night. Volbeat, Gojira, and Behemoth joined them as special…

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This is what the Backstreet Boys looked like at Little Caesars Arena

Backstreet's back... no, seriously. The boy-turned-man band Backstreet Boys brought a larger than life, sold-out performance to Detroit on Monday night as…

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