detroit neighborhood business directory

detroit neighborhood business directory

Dream It. Do It. Detroit.A Directory Capturing the Stories of Detroit’s Small Businesses

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Dear Friends,As Detroit’s revitalization continues, we must ensure that those residents and small businesses that stuck with our city through hard times are able to fully participate in its comeback.

The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce has supported Black-owned business for years, while helping them thrive and grow.

Earlier this year, the Michigan Black Chamber and the Mayor’s Office started an ongoing conversation with small-business owners to discuss how the City can help them flourish. One of their leading concerns was that new businesses often get much of the attention, while longtime entrepreneurs often feel ig-nored or disconnected.

These conversations were a great reminder of just how many great small businesses there are in Detroit’s neighborhoods. To help tell some of their stories, we have created this, the first edition of Detroit’s Neigh-borhood Business Directory as part of the solution.

The directory highlights the diversity and strength of Detroit’s business community, and offers only a small sample of the many shops and restaurants in our city.

This new guide – which will include more businesses every year – will be a great commerce-driven tool for those who want to support small businesses in Detroit but may not know how to find them.

Detroit’s journey, and its success, is tied to the success of its small-business owners, especially those in our neighborhoods. This is one impactful step in that journey, because for Detroit to grow, we must grow together.

Every business in this city has a story. Together, we can discover the opportunities that exist in our own backyard when we #shopDetroit.

Mike Duggan Ken Harris, President and CEO, Mayor, City of Detroit Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce

Detroit’s journey, and its success, is tied to the success of its small-business owners. For Detroit to grow, we must grow together.

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Supporting and celebrating Detroit’s neighborhood businesses is one the Detroit City Council’s highest priorities.

Detroit City Council

Cushingberry

Sheffield

Ayers

Benson

Castañeda-López

Tate

Spivey

Leland

I am so excited to celebrate the publication of the City of Detroit Neighborhood Business Directory

of entrepreneurs located within our seven council districts.

Our city is on the verge of a great spir-itual, moral and economic rebirth unlike any seen in modern times. The economic portion of this rebirth is being fueled by many of the neigh-

borhood businesses and entrepreneurs who stuck through the hard times and continued to deliver excellent products and services to all.

Since being elected to Detroit City Council in 2005, I have focused on the important principle of JONES: Jobs, Opportu-nities, Neighborhoods, Education and Safety. By working on these principles, I am able to provide legislative leadership that facilitates a better quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Detroit.

I am proud to proclaim these businesses as the true “Spirit of Detroit.” Thank you, Mayor Mike Duggan, Ken Harris and the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, for presenting this great resource for all to utilize.

Brenda Jones, Detroit City Council President

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District 1

Stretching all the way north to 8 Mile and as far west as Telegraph, District 1 is as di-verse as it is vast. Northwest Detroit retains a distinctly authentic, old-school Detroit feel. Here, you’ll find a hardworking, blue-collar mentality and mom-and-pop shops that have been around for decades. Immigrants from all over the world mix with born-and-raised Detroiters to create a culturally vibrant hub. Northwest Detroit is a district of been-ups, of self-taught trades and entrepreneurship, and of businesses that stay in the family.

Attractions such as the Redford Theatre and Sweet Potato Sensations are staples of this area, but they only begin to scratch the surface of District 1. This district stretches from Brightmoor to Grandmont Rosedale, from beautiful historic neighborhoods to large commer-cial corridors to open green space. Associations such as Neighbors Building Brightmoor and the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation continue to activate the district’s broad social scene through community theater, neighborhood associations, beautifica-tion efforts, and districtwide youth sports leagues.

District 1 contains a vast assortment of enterprise. From big franchises like Meijer to locally owned businesses, the district contains anything and everything you might need. From barbershops to beauty supply stores, family-owned restaurants to dry cleaners, coffee shops to car washes.

Represented bycouncilman James Tate

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Represented bycouncilman James Tate

Elias Donuts 19231 Grand River Ave.

Detroit, MI 48223313-535-0070

owner Hanna Mikhael

Hanna Mikhael is a middle-age working-class entrepreneur who uprooted himself from Leba-non years ago to transition to life in Detroit, and he carries with him stories and traditions from his heritage. Statues line the exterior landscapes and greet customers, an environment and visual Hanna is particularly proud of it. When you walk in, it feels like you have arrived at a get-together with family.

Hanna prides himself on offering unequaled hospitality and serves up warm smiles along with his fresh doughnuts.

“I feed people. It’s my culture,” he says.

Hanna worked at this location when it used to be a Dunkin’ Donuts. From there, he learned the ins and outs, and has since perfected his craft. He has run it as Elias since 1982. To meet an expanding customer base, he added a plethora of options, including ice cream, smoothies and fresh-cooked meals.

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24 hours, seven days a week


Pinky’s Shuga Shack 18929 Schoolcraft Ave.

Detroit, MI 48223313-837-2253

owners Clyde and Marilyn Walker

Walking into Pinky’s is like walking into your mother’s kitchen. Marilyn Walker, or “Pinky,” as she is known by loved ones, waits behind the counter with a big smile. The place is filled with the smell of freshly baked bread and sweet treats. After she retired from decades of work in Child Protective Services, her husband gifted her this building and told her to turn it into something she loved. And from that, “Pinky’s Shuga Shack” was born.

The menu is lined with family recipes. Pinky pays homage to everyone from aunts to cousins to her own grandmother and mother. Her favorite product is her mother’s famous peach

cobbler, and you can see Pinky’s face light up as she recounts childhood memories.

“I remember when we were little, we could smell it all the way down the block on our way home from school. My mom would get all the ingredients fresh from Eastern Market, and make it from scratch. Every block party, church event, or neighborhood celebration, she made peach cobbler. And people would always have dessert before food.”

Like many other businesses in the area, it isn’t just about pro-viding a product for Pinky. She wants to focus on the customer experience as a whole because she loves what she does. From her demeanor to her finished product, everything is made and presented with love and care. “I want people to come in here and be able to feel the love. I put love and happiness into my food.”

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Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday Noon-4 p.m.

www.pinkysshugashack.com


Teenie’s Deli 18244 W. 7 Mile Road

Detroit, MI 48219 313-533-7744

owner Johnnie Christopher

Known as “the king of corned beef,” Johnnie Christopher quit his job as a GM plant worker and went out on a limb to open his own deli 39 years ago. He hasn’t looked back since.“I knew if I could just open the door, I could make it,” he says.

Christopher started out with no background in the restaurant business - he welded for GM and picked up shifts with a truck delivery service taking corned beef to different restaurants. He says with a smile, “One day, I saw them and thought to myself,if they can do it, I can do it.”

He prides himself on his entrepreneurial mind-set, and tells

how he learned everything on the job and by asking questions. He embodies the idea that you can do anything if you set your mind to it.

Walk into Teenie’s Deli for some of the best sandwiches in the area, and just as great conversation. On the back of every menu, you will find inspirational quotes and sayings. He loves talking to customers about which ones impact them. Christo-pher’s favorite: “Politeness and courtesy cost nothing, but gain everything.”

And he embodies that in every interaction with customers.

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Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.


Sweet Potato Sensations 17337 Lahser Road Detroit, MI 48219

313-532-7996

owners Espy Thomas, Jeffery Thomas, Cassandra Thomas, and Jennifer Thomas

Sweet Potato Sensations is the “Sweet Potato Lover’s Heaven on Earth.” From sweet potato cookies, to sweet potato coconut pie to sweet potato cobbler to, yes, even sweet potato ice cream.Sweet Potato Sensations started doing business in the spring of 1988, and their small-business journey has taken them from the small kitchen in a house to the commercial kitchen of the North Rosedale Community House to the back of a local restaurant to their first storefront to their new Bakery Café.

Don’t miss their chicken and sweet potato waffles on Wednes-days and weekends. Not into sweet potatoes? Try a turkey or tuna sandwich or black-eyed pea and collard green soup.

Sweet Potato Sensations is one of the city’s most celebrated black-owned businesses, having been featured in local and na-tional publications and even on the Food Network. It also has been showered with awards from business organizations and more, including the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

www.sweetpotatosensations.com


Enjoy Again Detroit 24737 W. 8 Mile Road

Detroit, MI 48219 313-533-5300

owners Antonio and Anthony Durant

Located in the central geographical region of Northwest Detroit, Enjoy Again Detroit is a staple of community life. Since the early 1960s, they have served an ethnically diverse custom-er base with unequalled service and passion. Acting as the unofficial who’s-who spot of the district, twins Antonio and Anthony Durant have reconstructed the lifestyle their father erected for 46 years. Built on family tradition and an old-school Detroit feel, this restaurant is the epito-me for the Enjoy Detroit symbol and mentality.

If you want delicious food, and a cozy dining experience, don’t miss this place! Enjoy Again Detroit has seen so many gener-ations come through that some customers even remember seeing the twins as children who could barely see over the counter. Both Antonio and Anthony work together to preserve their father’s legacy and continue to provide excellent service and delicious food. With its consistent positive growth, Enjoy Again is a coney island with a strictly Detroit flavor!

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Seven days a week 9 a.m.-9 p.m.


Southern Smokehouse 14340 W. McNichols Road

Detroit, MI 48235313-397-4050

owner Angela Hayes

The No. 1 soul food joint in Detroit according to Local 4 didn’t attain its status as a renowned eatery overnight. The culinary skills of Dwayne Hayes were cultivated over many years at the famed Golden Mushroom restaurant in South-field, and are now put to use at the family’s second Smokehouse location.“I wanted to be like my father. And I watched him grill and cook growing up,” Hayes says.

The Hayes family has been active in the community for many years. They employ members of the church, and his restaurant is no stranger to the post-church Sunday rush. This is a true family effort, with all eight brothers and five sisters helping out.

Located in a bustling part of the McNichols corridor, Southern Smokehouse is a must for any serious soul food aficionado who finds themselves in the Motor City.

Don’t forget to try the tomato cobbler – it is unlike anything you may have experienced before.

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Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

www.thesouthernsmokehouse.com


Mini Mart Specialty Meats

16435 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48235

313-272-2250

owner George Sorisho

“We’ve seen generations come through here,” says Mini Mart Specialty Meats owner George Sorisho – both customers and employees. George’s father cut meat for more than 50 years, with more than 40 of them here at Mini Mart. And given the market’s penchant for specialty meats and poul-try, that staying power is no surprise.

The market, which opened in 1975, is best known for its spe-cialty “Meat Paks,” which are sought after by families all over Southeast Michigan, many of whom have shopped here for generations, as well as by mail-order customers from across the country.

These predesigned Meat Paks are like ready-to-cook meals that have been created to fit any budget. From steak to surf and turf to wings to ground chuck, you can simply grab and go.

The market is located on McNichols near Southfield Freeway, and despite the enterprise’s long history, it’s a brand new facili-ty that was fully renovated in 2014.

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Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

www.minimartmeat.com

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Motor City Java & Tea House

17335 Lahser Road Detroit, MI 48219

313-766-7578

owner Alicia George

www.facebook.com/motorcityjavateahouse

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Monday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Alicia George opened Motor City Java in 2010. The longtime neighborhood resident was work-ing with Blight Busters when she came up with the idea to transform an empty storefront into a community coffee house. All of her hard work paid off: Motor City Java is a cozy spot to warm up with a lovely cup of coffee on a cold winter afternoon.There’s plenty of seating throughout two adjacent rooms: vin-tage wooden tables flanked by comfy couches and armchairs. Mismatched chairs add to the charm, and the walls often showcase local artwork.

Order a big mug of the house blend, or try a specialty varietal

like hazelnut, French vanilla, or a French roast. The Jamaican Me Crazy blend is a popular favorite. If cappuccinos, lattes, or macchiatos are your thing, they’ve got those, too, and they offer fair-trade blends. Non-coffee drinkers can cozy up to a warm cup of tea or enjoy one of their delicious smoothies.

Motor City Java hosts live music and spoken word events, and offers a scrumptious array of cakes, muffins, biscotti and other treats. Regulars enthusiastically evangelize about their legend-ary chili.


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Spa-A-Peel Studio 19025 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223www.spa-a-peelstudio.com

313-272-7335

Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNER Wanda Bynum

Inside Rosedale Park is a way to es-cape from it all. Wanda Bynum and her team are dedicated to delivering excellent skin care health and beauty experiences. Choose from a la carte or go for a package. Relax your way!

Clients can also host bridal showers, baby showers or just have a girls’ nights out. And because they don’t take walk-ins, you never have to wor-ry about them overbooking clients.

Products and services: Skin care pro-grams, manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, waxing and permanent make-up.

Mayberry [email protected]

313-215-4882

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNERS Frank Mayberry, Jan May-berry

Mayberry prints on apparel and does embroidery, as well as sublimation. Schools, groups,alumni groups and business. Brand your company or business on mugs, socks, shirts, hoodies, etc.

Everything Detroit 16801 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48227www.mydetroitlove.com [email protected]

855-543-5683

Daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

OWNER Katrina L. Brown

Offering Detroit-based products, marketing and business branding. They showcase Motor City products and assist Detroit entrepreneurs with corporate branding. They also offer lookbooks, onsite infomercials and online sales and marketing.

Just A Bit Eclectic 19015 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48219justabiteclectic.com [email protected]

313-533-5692

Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

OWNER Darlene Alston

Selling tea and tea accessories, and featuring a deli, soup, salads, sandwiches and pastries. They also offer vintage, handcrafted and retail items.

They create their own soups weekly, and the sandwiches and salads are made to order.

WiFi is available.

Bo-Jack’s Car Wash 22343 Fenkell Ave. Detroit, MI 48223313-387-9781

OWNER Bo Jack

If there is one thing as prevalent as tenacity in the city of Detroit, it’s a love of the automobile. Bo-Jack’s is a living embodiment of this idea. After spending more than 30 years working for Chrysler, Bo Jack noted that “my favorite part about cars is cleaning them,” and has been doing so ever since. The car wash is his second location, and offers a wide range of services, from a hand wash to a full detail.

Always Brewing Detroit 19180 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223alwaysbrewingdetroit.com [email protected]

313-879-1102

Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. ; Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-noon

OWNER Amanda Brewington

In addition to offering coffee, tea, pastries, wraps, salads and soups, they also host community events, meetings and open mic and craft nights.

As much as possible everything is sourced from 15 miles or less from the shop.

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Pages Bookshop 19560 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223www.pagesbkshop.com [email protected]

313-473-7342

Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sat-urday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNER Susan Murphy

Offering new books and bookish gifts, including a children’s sec-tion, most genres of fiction, a local interest section, biographies, poetry, history, science, current events, busi-ness and inspiration books. They also host author and community conver-sations and events.

Pages connects readers with writers and stories, a community bookstore where they know your name. Their knowledgeable staff can make sug-gestions.

Big Mama’s Southern Kitchen 19650 Grand River Ave. Detroit 48223313-531-6262

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

If you want good Southern food, go northwest, to Big Mama’s. Enjoy fried chicken, catfish, and rib dinners, mac and cheese and yams, fried green tomatoes, and more.

Royal Fresh Market 18551 Grand River Ave. Detroit 48223Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun-day 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

313-830-2754

Metro Foodland had been around for decades, serving Grandmont Rosedale and surrounding areas. Now this longtime neighborhood landmark is under a new name and new ownership.


District 2

District 2 is home to strong and beautiful neighborhoods – such as Palmer Woods, Sher-wood Forest and the University District – as well as some of Detroit’s most well-known institutions, including the University of De-troit-Mercy, Sinai Grace Hospital and Marygrove College. And it is also where to find a number of beloved longtime businesses and the Motor City’s storied “Avenue of Fashion.”

Livernois Avenue has been a legendary destination for food and fashion and is District 2’s commercial heart and soul. Originally nick-named for its numerous clothing and fashion-related shops, this strip has been a shopping, dining and entertainment destination since the 1930s and today features far more than just apparel.

District 2 gives a peek into Detroit’s beautiful past, as well as the city’s bright future. What has kept District 2 so strong? Many busi-ness owners and residents of the area point to two things: cooperation and dedication.

Represented by council president pro tem

George Cushingberry Jr.


1917 American Bistro 19416 Livernois Ave.

Detroit, MI 48221 313-863-1917

owner Don Studvent

If hunger strikes on the Avenue of Fashion, and you crave American fare in a relaxed and warm environment, 1917 American Bistro is the place to go. Owned and operated by Don Studvent, this restaurant has been operating for six years and is named after the year the Sherwood Forest neighborhood was started, in 1917. As you wait for your meal, Don is likely to swing by your table to talk food, business, politics, and his neighborhood. The autoworker-turned gourmet-chef is proud to tell you that the bistro hosts jazz nights most weekends.

The restaurant with the upscale atmosphere and food caters to all budgets and taste buds.

Students can come to work on projects with free WiFi while munching on a build-your-own burger or slurping on a juice bar smoothie. American Bistro offers a wide array of seasonal and fresh dishes, a changing cocktail/beer/wine list, and coffee and tea.

At 1917 American Bistro, you might enter as a regular or new visitor, but at some point, Don makes you family.

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www.1917americanbistro.com


Art In Motion 19452 Livernois Ave.

Detroit, MI 48221 313-980-1265

owner Marlynne Kay Willingham

Marlynne, or Kay, as she calls herself, is eager to welcome people into her space, which is part retail, part art classroom, and part rentable studio space. As a recipient of the Revolve Detroit program grant, Kay opened this shop to provide space and resources to develop and enrich the neighbor-hoods around Livernois.Art in Motion is easily recognizable from the street. As you enter, you’ll notice art and pottery pieces for sale, all by local artists and Kay’s students. The rear of the studio houses a workshop area for clay and other creations. The second story has five rentable spaces that artists use as studio space. Creat-ing a platform for artists in the community was a driving force in Kay’s mission to create Art in Motion.

Ultimately, Art in Motion is a fluid concept, as its name im-plies. At first glance, it is a ceramic studio and gallery serving the Livernois community, but its scope is boundless by offer-ing opportunity for ceramic artists and local residents to work together and inspire others through a community studio.

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www.facebook.com/Art-In-Motion-435304829912384


Baker’s Keyboard Lounge

20510 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221

313-345-6300

owner Eric Whitaker and Hugh W. Smith III

Baker’s is one of the city’s, if not the state’s, greatest cultural assets.Baker’s, the world’s oldest continuously operating jazz club, opened its doors in 1934 and has hosted the likes of Louis Arm-strong, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzger-ald, and Miles Davis. Marvin Gaye lived in the neighborhood, and was one of the club’s notable patrons.

Its classic Art Deco interior features its signature, curved, pia-no-shaped bar that is decorated with a keyboard motif. Mirrors around the stage allow the audience to watch the pianist’s hands dance across the ivories.

But there’s more to Baker’s than just great jazz – it also has

great soul food. Enjoy fried chicken, killer collard greens and heaps of macaroni and cheese with the lights low in the dining room that rings the stage.

Perfect for that special something for a date night or simply for having a good time, swing by the cultural institution that is Baker’s for a night to remember.

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Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. | Saturday 4 p.m.-1 a.m.Sunday 1 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

www.theofficialbakerskeyboardlounge.com


Dutch Girl Donuts 19000 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-3020

owners Gene Timmer

Dutch Girl Donuts is no secret to most Detroi-ters, having been a neighborhood staple for more than 65 years. This is how Detroit does doughnuts.There’s something magical about a business where not much has changed since 1947. From its retro signage to its dough-nuts, Dutch Girl is like taking a step back in time to a different Detroit.

Gene Timmer’s parents, John and Cecilia, opened this dough-nut-dishing delight, and it remains a family-owned enterprise.

Dutch Girl serves up piping hot and fresh doughnuts from blueberry to raisin and jelly to glazed.

So swing by for a piece of pure Detroit tradition. Be the favorite

person in your office by swinging by on your way into work and grabbing a dozen for eight bucks, or perhaps treat the family on a Saturday morning, or maybe you just need a sugary sweet companion for your morning commute.

And because they’re open most days 24 hours, there’s no reason to not treat yourself to a fresh doughnut after the sun goes down, too.

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Monday-Friday Open 24 hoursSaturdays 12 a.m.-8 p.m.

www.facebook.com/Dutch-Girl-Donuts-180655755313096/


Teasers Boutique 19355 Livernois Ave.

Detroit, MI 48221313-341-3131

owner Paulette Williams

Along the Avenue of Fashion is Teasers Bou-tique, a fashionista’s paradise. CEO and founder Paulette Williams is a dedicated, mom-trepre-neur, and carries her own personal designs, as well as fashions from across the U.S. and Europe. Carrying a limited collection to keep styles ex-clusive and fresh, Teasers is the place for trendy and elegant outfits. Since starting her business 16 years ago, Paulette moved from her original location in Old Redford to the iconic Avenue of

Fashion in 2003. After purchasing her building and rehabbing the interior with the help of friends, she set off to New York to hand-pick her first collection. A savvy entrepreneur, Paulette has continued investing profits back into her business.

Teasers Boutique proudly offers quintessential service for its clients by dressing them from head-to-toe and offering make-up artists and hairdressers. The store is famed for its fashion shows, where Paulette exhibits her own designs, as well as those of others. Its alluring and chic style has made it one of the gems on Detroit’s Historic Avenue of Fashion.

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Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.


Mike’s Fresh Market 19195 Livernois Ave.

Detroit, MI 48221 313-345-4711

owners Jamal Abro, Mike Koza and Lyon Koza

“Laughter is brightest where food is best.” Mike’s Fresh Market on Livernois has been around since 2007. In a city that is often accused of being a “food desert,” the own-ers boast a wide variety of goods outside of traditional food offerings, including a floral department, deli, meat and seafood counter, large produce stand, custom cakes, and much more. This small business is one of the largest grocery stores in the city.

Reflecting the diversity of the city, Mike’s boasts significant Asian and Middle Eastern items, as well as organic goods. You’ll also find Michigan-grown produce and products, such as La Jalisciense Tortillas, McClure’s Pickles and Velvet Peanut Butter. There also is a variety of ready-made salads, pot pies, rotisserie chicken and more available for the busy bodies.

You also can go to Mike’s website, www.mikesfreshmarket.com, and find the latest circular and coupons, recipes and more.

Mike’s has another location at 14383 Gratiot Ave. on the east side, as well.

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www.mikesfreshmarket.com


Lucki’s Gourmet Cheesecakes

7111 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221

313-340-9285

owner Rhonda Morris

Years ago, Rhonda Morris ran a much smaller enterprise, selling chitlins out of her home. But when Rhonda contracted a rare heart-related infection and was unable to work, her daughter, Lucki Word, stepped up to the plate.“My father taught Lucki how to make a cheesecake when she was 14 or 15 years old. When I couldn’t work, she took it and ran with it,” Rhonda explained with a smile. As her mother recovered from her ailment, Lucki began selling her cheese-cakes to make ends meet. It soon became clear she possessed an extraordinary gift. Eventually, one thrilled customer called the local news, which resulted in a feature story for Lucki and Rhonda.

Since then, Lucki’s Cheesecakes has become a franchise, with storefronts in Detroit and Ferndale. The cheesecakes them-selves have become a phenomenon; their crunchy, thick crusts are to die for. Ask anyone in the neighborhood about Lucki’s Superman Cheesecake, the shop’s most popular offering.

“I love what I do,” Rhonda said. “Knowing that I’m making peo-ple happy and putting a smile on their face makes all the hard work worth it.”

Lucki is now off chasing her own dream of becoming a medical doctor. She currently attends Wayne State University.

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Monday-Saturday noon-7 p.m.Sunday noon-5 p.m.

www.luckischeesecakes.com


Loving Life Health Food Store

15224 W. 7 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48235

313-861-1118

owner Ronald Harris Jr.

Formally known as Nature’s Very Best, Loving Life is a health food store and healing center that has been serving Detroiters for 30 years. In addition to selling a variety of vitamins and body essentials, Loving Life is an advocate of al-kaline water, which helps to regulate the body’s pH levels and is said to help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer. The staff takes time to educate their clientele, allowing personalized customer service. Terrill Harris’ grandparents started the shop, and he says health isn’t just a matter of physical health, but an all-encompassing

idea. In addition to the body, he focuses on creating healing spaces for the community.

When it comes to community, Terrill is also quite passionate about empowering the youth generation: “If the kids aren’t productive, the community won’t be either.”

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Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.


Good Cakes and Bakes 19363 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221www.goodcakesandbakes.com [email protected]

313-468-9815

Tuesday Noon-8 p.m., Wednes-day-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

OWNERS April Anderson and Michelle Anderson

If you’re going to treat yourself to cake and ice cream, you might as well be as healthy as possible about it.

Good Cakes offers organic, all-nat-ural baked goods, including vegan goodies. Everything is made in-house daily from scratch. But there’s more than cakes and baked goods here. Check out their hand-packed ice cream and coffee and teas. Come grab a bite and enjoy the free WiFi.

Love Travels Imports 19452 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221www.lovetravelsimports.com [email protected]

313-623-5800

Wednesday-Saturday Noon-6 p.m.

OWNER Yvette Jenkins

A small business offering fair trade, handmade women’s accessories and home decor. Their product mix is 70% regionally authentic handmade wares and 30% local artisan wares. Their direct-line relationships with

artisans allows them to validate that authenticity. Their commitment to their clients is to provide friendly and above and beyond customer-fo-cused service.

DCreated Boutique 19480 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221www.dcreatedboutique.etsy.com [email protected]

313-744-9002

Wednesday-Saturday Noon-6:30 p.m.

OWNER Brianna Williams

Baby clothing and accessories, from leggings, onesies, dresses, bloomers, crib shoes, tutus and custom cloth-ing. Blankets, diaper clutches, bibs, hats, sleep saks. DCreated Boutique specializes in handcrafted Trendy baby and children attire. They are the go-to spot for the perfect baby shower gift and one-of-a-kind stylish custom clothing. They also have a line of organic newborn apparel.

DCreated Boutique specializes in handcrafted Trendy baby and children attire. If you need a baby shower gift, this is your go-to spot.

Eric’s I’ve Been Framed Shop 16527 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221www.ericsivebeenframed.com [email protected]

313-861-9263

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Satur-day Noon-6 p.m.

OWNER Eric B. Vaughn

Custom picture framing, matting, mounting, glass replacement, classic throwback T-shirts, hats, mugs, post-ers, sweatshirts, long sleeve T’s and hoodies; art - originals and repro-ductions, hand-created notecards, photo/picture restoration, photo enlargements, gift items - coffee table art books, rare black memora-bilia collectables, postcards, puzzles, calendars and more. They offer personalized service to their clients, and many of their items are unique and one of a kind.

Heritage Optical Center 19010 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221www.heritageoptical.com [email protected]

313-863-9581

Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNER George P. Barnes Jr.

Licensed doctors of optometry providing complete eye exams and testing,


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Diagnosing and treating glau-coma, diabetic retinopathy and other diseases of the eye. They also offer a wide variety of top designer eyewear, bringing in the latest styles every year directly from the New York and Las Vegas eyewear shows.

Heritage has served the com-munity for more than 40 years, helping to diagnose and treat eye diseases.

YNJ&D www.thedjewelry.com [email protected]

248-764-0442

24/7 online

OWNER Yolanda Nichelle

Providing Detroit-themed jewelry and accessories, Yolan-da Nichelle’s jewelry line pays homage to the City of Detroit, celebrating the hard-working and creative spirit of the city. Being a life-long Detroiter, her goal is to enable others to show their love and pride for the city with classic pieces.

Times Square 19330 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221313-342-9005

OWNER Al Bartell

Al Bartell’s Times Square, an eclectic haberdashery located on the Avenue of Fashion on De-troit’s northwest side, was opened in October 2010.

Times Square is designed to service the smartly dressed male from head to toe. Custom tailoring is a must for the well-groomed man, and Times Square is among the best, showing great attention to detail in order to sat-isfy every client; including some of Detroit’s most influential men.

Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles 19345 Livernois Ave. Detroit, MI 48221www.kuzzoschickenandwaffles.com

313-861-0229.

Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Satur-day-Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Owned by former NFL player and Detroit native Ron Bartell. Executive chef Laditra Jackson has cooked up a number of menu items with a Southern

twist, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As you’d expect, the restaurant’s most popular fare is its namesake: chicken and waf-fles. But don’t miss other items, such as the shrimp po boy and fried green tomatoes.


District 3

Bounded by 8 Mile to the north, John R to the west, and Kelly Road to the east, District 3 is home to businesses that champion the fundamentals of successful business. The stewards of Northeast Detroit bring a steadfast approach and dedication to community that remain essential elements of the neighborhood’s identity. A drive down the main thoroughfares of Northeast Detroit will showcase a wide variety of local businesses, and the treasures of this neighborhood are hidden in plain sight. District 3 is authentic and relentless.

District 3 boasts a rich history, including Conant Gardens, one of the most successful black neighborhoods of 20th Century America, as one of the first places African-Americans could build their own homes in the city. That legacy is not forgotten. The passion of the men and women of District 3 remains strong. They work in the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant and the Better Made potato chip factory on Gratiot. They go to school at Pershing and Osborn, and they play at the beautiful Farwell Recreation Center at the base of sprawling Farwell Field.

The diverse businesses in District 3 share commonalities that lend to their success. The true gems of District 3 may not blow you away with glitz and glamour, but the richness of the people and the experience they seek to share make these neighborhoods an unforgetta-ble section in the fabric of Detroit. These businesses embody the spirit that kept Detroit moving through the tough times.

Represented by

councilman Scott Benson

Represented by

councilman Scott Benson


Randazzo’s 5240 E. Outer Drive

Detroit, MI 48234313-892-0093

owner Joe Randazzo

Joe Randazzo started in 1953, but this store has been around since the early 1970s. The family believes that word of mouth is the best form of marketing, and that word has helped the local chain grow to four markets and a nursery in Romeo. Randazzo’s delivers to a number of restaurants. In addition to selling locally grown fruits and vegetables at competitive prices, they also carry produce from around the world. Be forewarned: You might become intoxicated by the scent of peanuts, roasted fresh on site, 300 pounds at a time.

The brightly colored fruits and vegetables are neatly arranged and in perfect view for the customers grazing the aisles. From pineapples to eggplants, you’re going to find what you’re look-ing for at Randazzo’s.

And because they open way early and stay open late, you’ve got no excuse for not eating fresh and healthy!

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www.joerandazzos.com


Angeles Fashion 2044 E. 8 Mile Road

Detroit, MI 48234313-369-1223

owner Jason Lee

With more than 100 churches in District 3, Ange-les is right at home. When the women of District 3 want to dress in their Sunday best, they turn to Angeles: Fashion for All Occasions. When enter-ing the doors in the Belmont Shopping Center at 8 Mile and Dequindre, you are surrounded by the stunning array of bright and beautiful colors that adorn the shelves of Angeles. This is Jason Lee’s second store. He was raised by entrepreneurs who once owned a shop next to the old Hudson Department Store in downtown Detroit. Jason decided to start his own business, with his first store being in Hamtramck. Years later, with the opening of the location on Eight Mile, it’s clear that

Angeles is now a fashion powerhouse built upon a foundation of the warmth, comfort, and familiarity of Detroit’s faith-based community.

Not only will you find your Sunday best at Angeles, but you can also get a large selection of shoes, jewelry, and other accesso-ries. Ambient gospel music plays throughout the store. They share their spirituality. Angeles goes above and beyond to de-liver an experience and atmosphere that is truly one of a kind.

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www.facebook.com/angelesfash


Bel Air 10 Theater 10100 E. 8 Mile Road

Detroit, MI 48234313-438-3494

owner Johny Thomas

District 3’s own Bel Air 10 Theater features the latest releases on 10 digital screens, featuring Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound. The flicks are com-plemented by a selection of reasonably priced concessions and an arcade in the lobby. Owner Johny Thomas is a founding member of the Osborn Business Association, and he makes a deliberate effort to em-ploy local students from Osborn High School. Bel Air is also an active participant in Grow Detroit’s Young Talent, Mayor Mike Duggan’s jobs program for the city’s youth.

There’s no reason to have to leave the city to see the latest Hol-lywood blockbusters while enjoying some of that classic movie popcorn.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the theater’s bargain mati-nees and senior discounts.

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Monday-Sunday noon-10:30 p.m.

www.belair10theater.com


Capers Steakhouse 14726 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48205

313-527-2100

owner Gary Jacobs

Owner Gary Jacobs proudly says he’s “never done advertising a day in my life.” Indeed, word about this east-side favorite spreads on its own. Capers Steak by the Ounce is about the steak, not the flash. Indeed, this place may be the best choice for carnivores, not just in District 3, but in all of Metro Detroit. Four types of steak, custom-cut, made to order. Gary has been serving up “steak by the ounce” on Gratiot, just south of State Fair, since 1982. “Steak by the ounce” was an idea started when Gary basically threw a Delmonico on the counter and asked a customer, “What cut do you want?” This lets you

get as much or as little as you want. Don’t let your appetite go unsatisifed.

The price of the meat shifts with the market, so when prices go down, so does your bill. And the meat isn’t the only thing at bargain prices: Check out the hearty portions of sides, too.

He says the vibes of the restaurant and the area have not really changed in his 16 years there. Estimates are that 75% of cus-tomers are regulars – if they can get themselves a table in this frequently hopping east side legend, that is.

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Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-midnightSaturday noon-midnight | Sunday 3 p.m.-10 p.m.

www.caperssteakhouse.com


Buddy’s Pizza 17125 Conant St.

Detroit, MI 48212313-892-9001

owner Robert Jacobs

District 3 is home to the original. If you’re in the mood for some Detroit-style pizza, check out the original Buddy’s at 6 Mile and Conant, which opened in 1936. Today, there are 11 locations across metro Detroit.Recognized by the Food Network as one of the top five pizzas in the nation, it is by far the most famous business in the district. The delicious combination of its famous square pizza and fresh antipasto salad is a Detroit classic, and it is buoyed by an all-encompassing menu of customizable pizzas and other fam-ily-style dishes. After dinner, you can hang out and play bocce ball in Buddy’s backyard.

There’s no doubt you’ve had a ton of pizza in your life, but until

you eat at the original that has been around for nearly 70 years, well, you haven’t had real Detroit-style pizza.

Buddy’s also has a long history of giving back to the Detroit community, so what better way to spend your carbs?

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Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday noon-10 p.m. | Sunday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

www.buddyspizza.com


Maloncho Fashions12164 Conant Ave. Detroit, MI 48212

313-368-9857

owner Mohammed Chadek

Maloncho Fashions provides a variety of vibrant, colorful, and distinctive outfits for women. Own-er Mohammed Chadek came to Detroit from Bengal, and is one of a growing number of Ben-gali business owners setting up shop in the city.Chadek carries a number of Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi fashions in a stunning array of colors and with gorgeous pat-terns.

Come to Maloncho for friendly customer service, one of the widest selections in Detroit, and great prices on beautiful clothes – perhaps unlike anything else in your wardrobe.

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Noon-8 p.m. seven days a week


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Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., seasonally

Symurff Queen13441 E. McNichols Road

Detroit, MI 48205(855)-9-SYMURF

owner Robert and Te’ne’ki Graham

The husband and wife team at Symurff Queen has been becoming a fixture in their Osborn neighborhood. Their wide range of flavors, including Superman, can satisfy every metro Detroiter’s taste buds. You also can savor their delicious ice creams knowing that every scoop is contributing to the Symurff Queen’s ability to help Detroit’s most precious ice cream eaters, our children.The Symurff Queen team bought the old Dairy Queen building a few years ago and renovated it. The couple owns an early childhood center across the street from their location, and have

enjoyed encouraging children to excel in their education by rewarding good grades with free ice cream.

The Symurff Queen’s season runs from April through the end of October, so you’ll have to wait for the warm weather to enjoy their ice cold ice cream. They hope to acquire a soft serve ice cream machine for next season, too.

www.facebook.com/symurffqueenicecreamparlor


The Two Way Inn 17897 Mt. Elliott St.

Detroit, MI 48212 313-891-4925

owner Mary Aganowski

The Two Way Inn has been serving patrons since 1876, and is Detroit’s oldest existing bar. Danielle Pantalleresco, who runs the bar, grew up in the building that her grandfather purchased with a handshake when it was already 100 years old, and she is now raising her own kids upstairs. The build-ing has been used for anything you can think of: post office, jail, brothel, general store, bar, the list goes on and on. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, Danielle serves chili made by her mom. On the first Sunday of the month, her husband and mother serve brunch, headlined by biscuits and gravy, and she infuses vodka with dill pickle and cucumber for the Bloody

Marys. She has a good selection of craft brews displayed on a large chalkboard located on the far end of the bar. The bar, made out of old American chestnut, extends into the wooden fixtures giving the place a warm feel. Ancient farm tools deco-rate the walls.

Owner Mary Aganowski still tends the bar every day its open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. And in the winter, swing by on a Thursday to grab a bowl from the fresh soup she whips up.

Whether you’re looking for a domestic, an import or a local craft brew, the Two Way has something to wet that whistle.

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Tuesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

www.2wayinn.com


Golden Spice Catering 14720 E. 8 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48205 www.goldenspicecatering.com [email protected]

313-527-7423

Hours by appointment and for events

OWNERS Tina Tabbi, Chef Joseph Arcand

A full-service catering operation. They offer great food and have a warehouse of equipment to help turn your vision into a reality. Put the fun back into entertaining and let Golden Spice do the work for you.

They can assist you in menu choices, finding a venue, rentals, etc. Golden Spice will create a customized menu for your event with the two most critical issues in mind, your vision and your budget.

Food Exchange Restaurant 8451 Harper Ave. Detroit, MI 48213313-579-5616

Sunday noon-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-10p.m.

OWNERS Bruce Harvey and Kesha Sawyer

Burgers, coney, fries, seafood, salad, soup and desserts. The original creator of the famous and delicious Big Baby Burger that is stacked high with corned beef and topped with Swiss and American cheese. All burg-ers are a half pound of fresh ground chuck that is hand-packed and never frozen. Cooked to order with fresh toppings.

Nature’s Products 20020 Conant St. Detroit, MI 48234313-891-3900

Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Satur-day 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

OWNER Gary Wanttaja

History and modernity meet head on at Nature’s Products. In some ways, Gary Wanttaja is a throwback; in others, he is a trailblazer.

He was turned on to his natural pas-sion as a high school botany student. He saw the value of plants and the knowledge of their uses. He took it upon himself to nurture that seed of knowledge and turned it into his

livelihood. He opened his doors in 1978 expecting flocks of hippies to be his main clientele. He was surprised to find that his patrons turned out to be elderly African-Americans who had moved to Detroit from the South. When they were growing up, they often had to make their own remedies. As time has gone on, it seems most people have forgotten how useful plants can be.

That’s where Gary comes in. He can’t prescribe things, and he can’t tell you plants will cure you, but his vast knowledge on the historical usage of plants will be a boon to anyone looking for natural alternatives. A re-newal in public health consciousness has people taking a closer look at what they put in their bodies. Maybe you’re looking for menthol to help open up your sinuses. Maybe you’re looking for an alternative to coffee. Whatever it is, Nature’s Product is a unique establishment that provides products you won’t find elsewhere.


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District 4

District Four consists of a wide spectrum of businesses catering to everyone’s needs and tastes. From longstanding been-ups to new start-ups, from beautiful residential neighborhoods to the industry on its western border, District Four is like a microcosm of the city and offers so much behind the curtains. This is a community grounded in stewardship, quirkiness and resilience, and it embodies the values that make Detroit one of a kind.

The East English Village Neighborhood Association has served as an anchor over the years, providing support for the community and keeping the area strong. Along East Jefferson, the Jefferson East Business Association has helped longstanding businesses stay standing and fledgling businesses to get on their feet. There also have been a number of restoration endeavors lately that are part of a larger collective effort to resuscitate many of District Four’s beautiful historic storefronts.

So the next time you’re heading to Chandler Park for a little relaxation, or hopping on a plane at Coleman A. Young International Air-port, drop in to one of the district’s many shops and restaurants and see all that the east side of Detroit has to offer.

Represented by

councilman André Spivey

Represented by

councilman André Spivey


Gina’s Jazz & Soul 17410 E. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48224313-469-1732

owners Gina and Eugene Pratt

Following their dream to serve authentic down-home comfort food to the residents of Detroit, Gina and Eugene Pratt launched Gina’s Soul Food in 2008. Trained in gourmet cooking, Gina takes beloved soul food recipes and puts her own spin on them to create the tasty, satisfying dishes that keep their customers coming back for more.Being a family-owned and operated establishment, Gina’s Jazz and Soul is in a league of its own when it comes to quality of food and outstanding service. All of Gina’s dishes are made with the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Gina’s not only

offers great soul food, but top-notch live jazz shows on the weekend, too.

After a hard week at work, there’s nothing that lifts you up more than cool sounds and hot delicious food!

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Monday-Thursday 1 p.m.-9 p.m. | Friday 1 p.m.-midnightSaturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

www.ginasjazzandsoul.com


Hello Again Records Coffee And (___)

14401 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48215

877-475-7247 • 703-717-1514

owners Ray Cronk and Angela Foster

Two of Jefferson-Chalmers newly reactivated storefronts share owners and longer histories with the City of Detroit. While Ray and Angela support both businesses, Angela focuses on Cof-fee And (_), and Ray gives his attention to Hello Again Records. Before securing a storefront on Jefferson through Jefferson East Inc., Coffee And (_) operated as a pop-up coffee shop in the Crafty Monk’s space of West Village. Hello Again Records is a spin-off store of Hello Records in Corktown.The two partners are both transitioning to permanent store-fronts. Thanks to a recent grant from Motor City Match, Coffee

And (_) has plans to transition from pop-up status to perma-nent before the end of the year.

Similarly, Hello Again officially opened in October after oper-ating on pop-up status for the past year. It offers a wide variety of classic tunes on vinyl, from those just looking to dance to old favorites to collectors of rare records.

Though the two stores are just converting to permanent spaces now, they have already created themselves a spot in the neigh-borhood through their community involvement. Coffee And (_) regularly hosts special breakfast and brunch meals with community partners. The connected spaces have hosted com-munity events, such as Detroit SOUP, and the neighborhood has come to recognize Coffee And (_)’s red umbrella as its open sign. As these businesses transition out of pop-up status, they are quickly becoming Jefferson-Chalmers staples.

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Hello Again: Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Coffee And (__): Whenever the red umbrella is out.

www.hellorecordsdetroit.com


Mazen’s Food 12740 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48205

313-839-6400

owners Frank Jaddou and Steve Jaddou

Mazen’s Food co-owners Frank and Steve Jaddou are Iraqi-American entrepreneurs that personify the American Dream in Detroit. The brothers’ business journey began in 1982 at Gratiot Foods, and 10 years later, they relocated to their current space and began Mazen’s.Mazen’s offers fresh produce in an area known for fast-food restaurants and coney islands. Steve states that their reason for success is because they “don’t compare themselves to others, just their standards.” Customers can bring in prices from other grocery stores, and Mazen’s will beat them. When asked of what allows for their continued success, Steve replied, “Respect the customer, keep great service rather than good, and treat

everybody like us, these are the keys to our success.”

Frank and Steve Jaddou also have provided groceries to the less fortunate. Mazen’s Food maintains its presence as an institution of the community.

This recipe of respect for the customer and community coalesced with quality service and food has led to success that has enabled them to open another market on 8 Mile and Schaefer.

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www.mazenfoods.net


Moe’s Bait Shop 14712 E. Jefferson Ave. 6440 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit, MI 48215313-824-5222 • 313-259-1176

owner Jim Mogielses

Moe’s Bait Shop epitomizes the very definition of a local Detroit business. Run by a man named Jim, Moe’s operates out of two stores lo-cated on East Jefferson and by Belle Isle. This fishing institution was started by Jim’s father 22 years ago, as a worm supply outfit in the back of a liquor store. It has since evolved into a bait and tackle supply operation that provides local customers with high quality handmade lures and sinkers that come in a variety of types and colors. Conveniently located, the shops provide a steady stream of supplies necessary to fish the many bass and bluegill in the area.

So if you’re a seasoned angler or a newbie looking to catch something for dinner, Moe’s can help you get a bite on the line. From fishing poles to lines to lures to nightcrawlers, Moe’s has you covered.

Moe’s tends to be open April 1 until October, given the seasonal nature of fishing. When it’s closed during the winter months, Jim uses this time to apply his expertise to hand-making high quality goods for the upcoming season.

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Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-8 p.m.Saturday-Sunday 5 a.m.-8 p.m.


Redesign and Restoration


313-926-3573

owner Lisa Milton

Redesign and Restoration are upcycling experts. They believe in breathing new life into vintage items found in Detroit and restoring them or turning them into more modern pieces. Walk into their showroom on East Jefferson, and you will see an assortment of knick-knacks, lamps, stools, tables, art and many other home accesso-ries found in old Detroit houses or garage sales. Owner Lisa Milton, with her interior design ex-pertise, selects each piece herself and restores it.Redesign & Restoration has been in operation since 2010 and opened their showroom in the East Jefferson neighborhood

about a year ago. The majority of their business is online through Etsy, but the showroom is there for offline shoppers.

The next time you need that great new decoration or piece of furniture for your home or business, check out Redesign & Res-toration’s portfolio and online store. These are unique products that can’t be found anywhere else, especially not restored to new condition. They just don’t make stuff like this anymore.

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Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Weekdays by appointment

www.redesignandrestoration.com


Vergote’s 16523 Harper Ave. Detroit, MI 48224

313-882-9030

owner Nicholas Cusimano

“You buy, we fry” is the tagline located on several locations of Vergote’s Fish & Poultry. For $2 extra per pound, Vergote’s will fry or grill it for you. It features a fresh fish and poultry counter along with other associated groceries, as well as a hot food counter that serves an assortment of fresh fish sandwiches and other lunch items. Vergote’s has served the area near Harper since 1939. It was acquired by the current owner, Nick Cusimano, in 1985, and he added the prepared food counter to attract additional business.

Whether you are swinging by to grab something to bring to your pal’s barbecue or picking up the main course for dinner

with the family, Vergote’s has you covered.

And even if you aren’t one to wield a meat fork or a frying pan, stop by and let Vergote’s staff do the heavy lifting. Grab some of their frog legs, clams, pork chops, ribs or even some crawfish etouffee.

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Monday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Wednesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.


Lobster Pot 16901 Harper Ave. Detroit, MI 48224

313-882-7400

owner Dennis Bledsoe

Drive down Harper near Cadieux and a paint-ing of a playful lobster may catch your eye. This mural marks the spot of the Lobster Pot. At first, this shop appears to be a small fish retailer with a single counter upon entry, however, behind the scenes is also Michigan Food Sales, the whole-sale component of Lobster Pot. The Lobster Pot was opened around 1966 and was acquired by its current owner about nine years ago. This is another great ex-ample of a business in District 4 established long ago commit-ted to preserving its longevity. The addition of the wholesale business adds a diverse component not found many places in the district.

The front aspect of the building houses The Lobster Pot, serv-ing as the building’s retail front with operations focused on providing fresh and frozen fish and cooked shrimp. Around the holiday season, the Lobster Pot sells a load of cooked shrimp to those hosting parties.

Michigan Food Sales provides seafood for big-name restau-rants like Cliff Bell’s, The Whitney and a number of other eateries around Detroit and nearby Ann Arbor. They pride themselves on the quality of their product and keeping their business local.

The wholesale/retail combo, and longevity of the business, puts Lobster Pot on the map as a place to frequent when you need fresh seafood.

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Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.


Exclusive Cuts 17176 E. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48224313-647-0064

owner Tony Pitts

Exclusive Cuts feels like home. It feels like community. And it feels like Detroit. A quaint barbershop that has anchored its block on East Warren and Cadieux for nearly 15 years, Exclu-sive Cuts has cultivated both an influential and loyal clientele. Clients vary from businessmen, pastors and politicians to block club captains, youth football coaches and active moms. It’s the sense of community it cultivates that keeps clients, even those who have moved to the sub-urbs, coming back.

Business owner Antonio Pitts goes by “Reverend” on Sundays at Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church. At the shop and in the surrounding neighborhood that he helps patrol, you can call him “Tony.”

Tony embarked upon his journey as a business owner after working for several years at Hallelujah Shears. He says he is happy to see the neighborhood coming alive and new busi-nesses opening and new residents moving in – surely enough to keep Exclusive Cuts going strong for another 15 years!

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Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.


Bike Tech Inc. 18401 E. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48236313-884-2453

owner Brian Pikielek

Bike Tech was established in 1985 by Brian Pik-ielek. New and used bikes, parts, and accessories line the walls. With their knowledge and skill, Bike Tech’s employees can offer first-class ser-vice and repairs to your bike or walk you through a new purchase decision. When you trade your bike in for your snowblower in the winter, they can fix those, too. Walk into the store and you get a vibe of quirkiness, with a vintage pinball machine tucked in the corner. In addition to their reputation for quick, reliable, and accurate service and knowledge of vintage bikes, Bike Tech is known for their com-munity involvement. Brian takes pride in Bike Tech’s proximity

to Grosse Pointe Park and their role as a gateway to Detroit.

Brian feels that as a neighborhood business, they have a responsibility to their greater community. From participation in community sidewalk sales to ensuring lack of graffiti and trash on Warren Avenue, Bike Tech cares for the area outside its doors just as much as the bikes inside.

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Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

www.biketech.us


Cadieux Café 4300 Cadieux Road Detroit, MI 48224www.cadieuxcafe.com

313-882-8560

Monday-Sunday 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

OWNER Ron Devos

Cadieux is as known for its Trappist ales, mussels and Belgium-inspired cuisine as it is its featherbowling, which is available for $25 an hour (except Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is league night). They’ve had an active featherbowling league on Thursday nights since 1933, and the unusual sport has attracted national press coverage and made this east side favorite a destination for fun seekers across metro Detroit. The dining room is decorated with por-traits of famous Belgians. Snag some Belgian beer soup or a Sunday rabbit dinner and catch a live band.

La Cina 17201 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48224www.lacinarestaurant.com

313-881-8226

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNER Cary Versichle

You don’t have to go to Southwest Detroit to enjoy good Mexican food. Try heading to the eastside for tacos, burritos, fajitas and all your favorite Mexican fare. La Cina is a destination for Grosse Pointers and Detroiters alike.



District 5

District 5 consists of a multitude of diverse neighborhoods that highlight unique characteristics of Detroit. At any moment, you might find yourself walking down a road lined with newly renovated apartments, and the next, you might find yourself at a restaurant that’s been there for half a century. Detroit is a city full of rich, historical detail, and District 5 is no exception. The neighborhoods of District 5 also feature many multi-cultural gems that liven the streets with tastes and looks from around the world. Yes, District 5 is the Detroit Institute of Arts, Belle Isle, Greektown, and Eastern Market bustling on a Saturday morning, but it has even more to offer. Its historical and multicultural businesses and hidden gems provide a plethora of diverse opportunities to support small and local businesses that contribute to the district’s unique sense of pride and community. Take a walk or a drive and stop inside. You never know what you might find.

On July 28, 2015, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution proposed by District 5’s Mary Sheffield in support of Detroit’s many minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. This effort shows a commitment to ensuring that all of Detroit’s businesses have an opportunity to thrive and grow as the city experiences a resurgence.

Represented by

councilwoman Mary Sheffield


Executive Cuts 277 Jos Campau

Detroit, MI 48207313-567-3205

owner Terry Paine

D. Smith and his band of professional barbers will give you a stylish cut in an environment that is comfortable for everyone of all ages, professions, and genders. Executive Cuts offers a “professional-based atmosphere that profes-sionals can appreciate and the common person can understand.” Smith began barbering in 2002 on the east side of Detroit. He says that barbering has been “reduced to a hustle instead of a career.” Barbering for him is a way to bring confidence to his clientele, because, “when you look good, you feel good.”

His team’s cultivation of a classy atmosphere came with the implementation of in-house “rules,” which include “absolutely no profanity,” “respect the business,” and “respect one another.”

If you’re looking for a new ‘do or just a little trim, you’ll find Executive Cuts is a cut above the rest.

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Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m -7 p.m.


Detroit vs. Everybody GREEKTOWN

400 Monroe Ave., Suite 340 EASTERN MARKET 2501 Russell St.

Detroit, MI 48207800-478-3218

owners Tommey Walker and Shawn Boyce

With shops located in Greektown and Eastern Market, Detroit vs. Everybody has created a name for itself in the last three years. Started in 2012, the retail store features shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and sweatpants and has developed into a movement that at-tracts native Detroiters and visitors alike. The company echoes the spirit and hope that Detroiters have for coming back from hardship even stronger. Tommey Walker created the brand with his friend Shawn Boyce under the motto, “Don’t complain. Contribute.” This message of resilience and passion has caught the attention of other businesses and movement both in and outside of Detroit.

Even Michigan universities and other retail labels partner with Detroit vs. Everybody and its brand to spread the message, as it bridges people across various backgrounds, cultures, world-views, and lifestyles.

Swing by their location in Eastern Market or in Greektown.

H O U R S

Monday 12 p.m.-8 p.m.Wednesday-Saturday noon-8p.m.

www.detroitvseverybody.com


Andrews on the Corner 201 Jos Campau St.

Detroit, MI 48207313-259-8325

owner Tom Andrews

Located in Rivertown, Andrew’s on the Corner has seen Detroit through good times and bad. Owned by the Andrews family since 1918, the restaurant has undergone changes but still maintains a warm and familiar feel. One can come to watch a Red Wings game while enjoy-ing a Pastrami sandwich made from meat fresh from Eastern Market with a cold Atwater beer, a Sunday brunch, or jazz at one of the oldest establishments in Detroit. Originally a cafeteria for the industrial workers in the area, Tom turned it into a restaurant when he took it over from his grand-

father, still keeping the upstairs apartment for himself and eventually tenants. Tom is a Jack-of-all-trades, who constantly repairs the century-old building while keeping up with the de-mands of customers over the decades. Many of the Red Wings players and coaches have frequented the bar over the years.

H O U R S

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (seasonal)

www.andrewsonthecorner.com


H O U R S

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.Saturday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

Mo Better Blues 546 E. Larned St.

Detroit, MI 48226313-262-6316

owners Gerald Watson, Marilyn Hall

Mo Better Blues is back. After a landlord dispute led to the popular restaurant’s closure in Janu-ary, the hot spot has now reopened in Bricktown.The eatery now has two levels, and there are plans to add a rooftop deck next year. Many of its more popular menu options from its previous location – such as the bistro ribs and chicken and waffle sliders – are back. Don’t miss the $5 lunch menu. The kitchen is run by executive chef Tricia Holt and sous chef Traci Ricks.

Also expect entertainment options, such as live music and comedy nights.

Gerald Watson and his mother, Marilyn Hall, are running the business, and have been in the restaurant industry as a team

for almost 20 years. Thanks to assistance from a Motor City Match program business grant, their legacy will continue in Bricktown.


Detroit Vegan Soul 8029 Agnes St.

Detroit, MI 48214313-649-2759

owners Kirsten Ussery and Erika Boyd

Detroit Vegan Soul was borne out of Kirsten Ussery and Erika Boyd’s desire to make good, healthy food accessible to everyone, and to break the cycle of diet-related diseases in our families and community. In 2010, the couple decided to adopt a vegan diet after losing Erika’s father to cancer. Erika began experimenting with “veg-anizing” family recipes to bring that wholesome familiarity to her newfound cuisine. The food became a hit with family and friends, and she began planning menus for what would become Detroit Vegan Soul meal delivery and catering.

Three years later, with a shared entrepreneurial spirit, Erika’s culinary creativity, and Kirsten’s marketing acumen, they

opened Detroit’s first 100% vegan soul food cafe in historic West Village.

Their mission is to help people live healthier lives by providing great-tasting, high-quality, nutritious vegan food that appeals to everyone, while at the same time doing their part to support a sustainable Earth.

H O U R S

Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday Brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

www.detroitvegansoul.com


Louisiana Creole Gumbo EASTERN MARKET 2051 Gratiot

DOWNTOWN Rosa Parks Transit Center

360 Michigan Ave. EASTERN MARKET 313-446-9639

DOWNTOWN 313-729-6002

owner Joe Spencer

Joseph Stafford, a Louisiana chef, was the first to bring creoles, gumbos, and jambalayas to the Detroit area in the 1970s. His recipe remains true today for customers in the area and for those who travel to get Southern cooking. The current owner, Joe Spencer, has kept the Louisiana cooking alive while bringing the De-troit spirit by supporting his local neighborhood, feeding the hungry, and participating in local small-business initiatives. Everyone is welcome and greeted with a smile, and the food is legend-ary for a reason.

Perfect for the afternoon lunch hour or for a feel-good dinner with family or friends, this dine-in or takeout neighborhood staple has served generations of locals and visitors to the area and metro Detroit. Spencer continues to participate in a number of city programs, keeping his connection to the city’s entrepreneurial spirit alive through SWOT City at TechTown, Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 small-businesses program, Motor City Match, and NEIdeas.

Joe greets everyone with a smile and treat customers like family while they enjoy a classic creole-gumbo in their very own neighborhood.

H O U R S

Eastern Market location: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sunday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.Downtown: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. ***Delivery available at Downtown location only Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

www.detroitgumbo.com


Tarot & Tea 8019 Agnes St.

Detroit, MI 48214313-409-1644

owner Nefertiti Harris

Owner Nefertiti Harris discovered the need for Tarot & Tea while working in her salon in Mid-town, called Textures by Nefertiti. She would be styling her client’s hair and found herself getting involved in these deep and healing conversations. Nefertiti says that her father and grandfather were mediums, so intuition is in her family. She said she would sense the aura of her clients in her salon, and knew that she needed a space dedicated to this part of her lifeTarot & Tea offers tarot card, medium, numerological, astro-logical, and couple readings. They sell all Michigan-made

products, including tea, candles, and jewelry.

Nefertiti created Tarot & Tea as a healing space where conver-sations could thrive and emotions could be revealed. It’s a com-munal space where you can participate in a reading, order tea, or just sit in their comfy chairs and enjoy the reading material.

H O U R S

Wednesday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.Thursday-Saturday 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

www.tarotandteadetroit.com


Find one-of-a-kind hats for women and men in this stylish shop located in The Collective on East Jefferson. For some 20 years, Stephanie and Tyrone Dickey have been on a fashion mission: “to dress people to be uniquely themselves.”Stef-n-Ty is the work of clothing design guru Stephanie and Tyrone, the brains behind the marketing. Their line of clothing and hats is available online and through select locations, as well as in the shop.

And if the styles themselves weren’t unique enough, the hus-band-and-wife team’s products are green, with their hats made from recycled textiles from recycling centers, interior design firms and resale clothing. So their wares aren’t just good for

your appearance, they’re good for the environment, too.

No two hats are alike, and they are made in-house right here in the Motor City.

Stef also plays a large role in Us Too Detroit, an initiative aimed at showcasing black-owned small businesses in the city. You can find more information on the group at www.facebook.com/ustoodetroit and www.ustoodetroit.com.

The Collective is a repurposed historic mansion in Indian Vil-lage that now houses an art gallery, resale shop, design studio and much more.

H O U R S

Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Stef-n-Ty The Collective


313-405-5759

owners Stephanie Dickey and Tyrone Dickey

www.facebook.com/Stef-n-Ty


Dijana Design 111 E. Kirby St.

Detroit, MI 48202313-850-7076

owner Dijana Bucalo

Dijana of Dijana Design spends much of her time in her bright, fabric-flooded design studio within the International Institute right across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts. The International Institute is a fitting location for Dijana’s business, and she said that she was “drawn to this building” as a home and help space for immigrants. Originally from Bosnia, she immigrated in 1996 during the Bosnian War through a program to bring her to the U.S. She settled in Detroit. She has had her studio in the International Institute for almost

four years, where there is also a multicultural cafe, language classes, and more. Dijana teaches commercial sewing equip-ment classes out of her studio, does commission work for vari-ous circus and dance troupes in the city, won an NEIdeas award last year, and is a mother. If that wasn’t enough to juggle, she is also close to launching her own fashion line of fancy evening attire, and hopes to expand into everyday fashion soon.

H O U R S

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

www.dijanabucalo.com


Born from city programs including the Build Institute, Activate 1417 Van Dyke, SWOT City, and Retail Bootcamp, Andrey Douthard, owner of Paramita Sound, has joined the West Village community of businesses to provide clients with a great selection of records. Paramita Sound opened its doors in October 2014 and has since made a name for itself as a community hangout where people congregate to listen to and discuss music. Andrey curates the albums available in his shop week after week. Upon walking into the store, one cannot help but notice its simple design with white walls and large bins that hold the vinyl.

Andrey sits behind the corner and plays newly curated tracks as

he greets first-time customers and frequent patrons. He aims to inspire an atmosphere of inclusivity in which anyone can come to enjoy the music and space, including the lounge area toward the back of the building.

H O U R S

Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m.-8 p.m.Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Paramita Sound 1417 Van Dyke St. Detroit, MI 48214

313-423-6844

owner Andrey Douthard

www.paramitasound.com


Step inside City Wings and you will find your-self surrounded by modern interior design that includes a bar bench facing West Grand Boule-vard, in addition to a wooden bench along the wall. The space is open and inviting – perfect for long lines that might form at the register – and it smells of all types of delicious seasonings. Grant Lancaster put a lot of thought into the design on the space. He doesn’t have a big menu up behind the counter for people to order from in hopes that it will encourage more inter-action between the cashier and the customer as they order.

Lancaster, a Detroit firefighter, came up with the idea for City

Wings with a few friends in college. That idea became a reality in September 2010.

All of the wings are Amish, and all the spices used are Kosher, made in house, freshly milled, and then blended. In addition, all of the sides and drinks are homemade.

H O U R S

Monday-Friday 11 a.m-8 p.m.Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

City Wings Detroit 2896 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48202313-871-2489

owner Grant Lancaster

www.citywingsinc.com


Pangborn Design 275 Iron St. Detroit, MI 48207www.pangborndesign.com

313-259-3400

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNER Dominic Pangborn

Need graphic designs, a piece of art-work, or an original tie? Head over to Pangborn Design to fulfill all of your artistic needs: from graphic, package, and product design to marketing. A former factory turned innovation and design centrum, Pangborn De-sign has been home to hundreds of pieces of owner Dominic Pangborn’s artwork and designs since the 1980s. Pangborn Design has eclectic and constantly evolving graphics and de-signs that are exclusively accessible in the greater Detroit area.

Atlas Plumbing Supply 3439 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207313-579-2700

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Established in 1935, Atlas Plumbing Supply has a large variety of plumb-ing supplies to fit your every need, whether you’re a small business or a homeowner. Atlas Plumbing Supply is also a great place to get your keys copied or pick up small hardware items.

Korash Florists 7200 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48213www.korashflorist.com

313-923-9100

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

For more than 100 years, Korash has been providing flowers for all occasions.

Andy’s Pharmacy 2676 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208313-871-3285

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Satur-day 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

OWNER Ghassan Yazbeck

Andy’s Pharmacy has been owned by Ghassan Yazbeck since 1986 and sits on Grand Boulevard. It delivers 90% of its products to nearby customers. Yazbeck lives above his store.

Busted Bra Shop 15 E. Kirby St. Detroit, MI 48202www.bustedindetroit.com

313-288-0449

Monday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Fri-day 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNER Lee Padget

Busted, owned by Lee Padget, is currently the only bra shop in the city of Detroit. She carries products for all body types, with bras ranging from A cups to O.

She also carries the Nubian Skin line, which has become popular for its nude hosiery and lingerie made especially for women of color.

Cafe Con Leche 2990 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 487202www.atcafeconleche.com

313-285-8153

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The popular Southwest Detroit coffee shop now has a new location in New Center, right across from the beautiful Fisher Building and Fisher Theatre.



Goods Detroit 15 E. Kirby Suite #108 Detroit, MI 48202www.goodsdetroit.com

313-703-7754

Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

If you ever need a single garment printed on or T-shirt made, Detroit Goods Detroit is the place to go. The owner is a graduate of the College for Creative Studies, and sells not only T-shirts and hoodies, but cards, as well.

The Peacock Room 15 E Kirby Suite #110 Detroit, MI 48202313-559-5500

Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNER Rachel Lutz

The Peacock Room is a fashionista’s dream, carrying a variety of beauti-ful, functional, and well-made gar-ments and accessories. Its collection consists of new, vintage, and quality pieces. It also offers antique furni-ture and unique artifacts. This bou-tique was founded by Rachel Lutz four years ago, and offers beautiful and timeless pieces for gifts, special events and more.

Harold’s Place Hair & Nails 2663 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208www.haroldsplace.com

313-972-4141

Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Harold D. Hackett founded Harold’s Place in 1988. In 1996, the salon expanded to include a children’s sec-tion and later branched out to offer spa and specialty weave services. Harold’s Place opened their online store the following year. The salon specializes in African-American and multicultural hair care and was the first African-American salon in De-troit to offer online scheduling and payments for their services.

Pewabic Pottery 10125 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48214www.pewabic.org

313-626-2000

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

A ceramics store with history and style, Pewabic Pottery was founded by artist Mary Chase Perry Stratton in the early 1900s. Today, it has transformed into more than art. Along with the beautiful ceramics

they make in house, the upstairs serves as a small history museum and an event space. Pewabic has been a staple in the artistic commu-nity and continues to grow as the times and styles change.

Ellis Infinity (Ellis Island Tea) 1545 Clay St.www.ellisislandtea.com

OWNER Nailah Ellis-Brown

Ellis Island Tea is a 100% natural tropical iced tea that is brewed and bottled in Detroit.

Unlike most bottled iced tea, Ellis Island Tea is hand brewed, only steeped with real herbs and flowers. They use real ingredients vs. tea flavors and artificial sweeteners.

They are commited to the Detroit community. As Ellis Infinity grows they say they are commited to keep-ing their bottling/production crew majority Detroit residents.

Douglas & Co. Detroit www.douglasandcodetroit.com [email protected]

586-943-2000

By appointment only

OWNERS Shane and Melissa Douglas

Douglas & Co. Detroit offers fine


leather goods made 100% in Detroit. Offering more than leather goods, they also sell candles, Detroit flags and other gifts.

Fine leather goods including wallets, keychains, and bags. Gifts starting at $14. Although they’re currently on-line only, you can find their goods at Nora, Hugh, and Detroit Mercantile this holiday season.

Fourteen East 15 E. Kirby St. Detroit, MI 48202www.14eastcafe.com [email protected]

313-871-0500

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Satur-day 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

OWNER Joanne Czerny

Gourmet coffee, tea, pastries, quiche, soup, salads, sandwiches; changing monthly art exhibitions by local artists; contemporary gift items in-cluding tea and coffee items, locally designed and made jewelry and cards, and handmade chocolates. Their ambiance is bright and calm-ing with soft music – a great place to stop after a busy shopping day. Their focus on sustainability has allowed them a “green” certification by Bee Green. They source as much as possi-ble from local vendors and take great pride in sharing information about all of the wonderful things to do and

see while in Detroit.

The Traveling Pants Companywww.travelingpantsco.com [email protected]

313-443-2579

OWNER Deidra Hogue

Retail mobile boutique that op-erates at Eastern Market, farmers markets, outdoor art fairs, concerts and college campuses. They are also available for private bookings. They specialize in women’s clothing and accessories from sizes S-3X.

They feature seven local Detroit female entrepreneurs’ products and also offer personal styling sessions with every purchase.

Detroit Maid 1442 Brush St., 2nd Floor Detroit, MI 48226www.detroitmaid.us [email protected]

313-444-2027

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. -6 p.m., Satur-day 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNER Danielle Smith

Detroit Maid is a residential and commercial cleaning service for busy Detroiters.

Detroit Maid provides timely, effi-

cient and professional service with a healthy dose of Detroit pride.

Soletiewww.Soletie.com [email protected]

OWNER Mysti Taylor

They carry an assortment of eclectic socks, ties, pocket squares, lapel pins, scarves and cuff links. They believe that fashion can be affordable.

Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics 6438 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202www.anewlifepando.com [email protected]

313-870-9610


Their services include prosthetic care, orthotic care and in-house cus-tom fabrication. They accept most insurance companies.

They assist those with limb loss and diminished use of limbs to achieve their maximum independence and functionality through the use of custom prostheses and orthotics, designed to meet their needs and expectations. They are centrally located in New Center and also make home visits upon appointment.


Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails 15 E. Kirby Suite D Detroit, MI 48202www.chartreusekc.com [email protected]

313-818-3915

Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday

OWNERS Heather Levine and Sandy Levine

Farm-to-table food and craft cock-tails in a bright, vibrant, and inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced pro-duce, a friendly staff with a sunny disposition, and a vibrant, organic environment make Chartreuse an experience that will make your day better.

Turkey Grill 8290 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202www.TurkeyGrillDetroit.com

313-872-4624

Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNER George Lyles

The Turkey Grill is a unique concept in carryout food in Detroit. You will find Cajun-fried turkey wings and wing bites, homemade turkey burg-ers, smoked turkey legs, macaroni

and cheese, collard greens and much more. The Turkey Grill has a unique Cajun Southern style cuisine like no other restaurant in metro Detroit. They have been in business since 1996.

Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop 1340 E. Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207wheelhousedetroit.com [email protected]

313-656-2453

Hours vary seasonally

OWNER Kelli Kavanaugh

This woman- and Detroiter-owned business features bicycle retail, service, rentals and tours. Located on the Detroit RiverWalk.

They also offer informative tours that dig deep into Detroit history and neighborhoods. Looking to buy, not just rent? They have you covered and offer a quick turn-around on special orders. Need your bike fixed? They have a trained mechanic.

They have a fleet of more than 70 well-maintained rental bicycles. Private group bookings available for rentals and tours.

Rose’s Fine Foods 10551 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48214www.rosesfinefood.com

313-309-7947

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-urday-Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNERS Molly Mitchell and Lucy Carnaghi

This small, eclectic diner uses fresh, local ingredients and changes its menu to reflect the produce in season.

Its opening was much celebrated by the news media and eastside residents looking for a great little breakfast joint like this.

Five Star Cake Co. 2934 Russell St., Shed 5 Detroit, MI 48207fivestarcakeco.com [email protected]

586-360-7491


OWNER Starlett Simmons

Offering gourmet dessert cakes, and pastries. Their products are made from scratch with quality, locally sourced ingredients.

All their gourmet desserts are made in the Eastern Market Community Kitchen, and they are centrally locat-ed at the historic Shed 5 in Eastern Market on Saturdays.


Barbie Marketplace 3670 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201www.barbiesgardensupply.com [email protected]

313-265-3883

OWNER Barbara L. Finch

The website sells gardening supplies, outdoor living items and garden décor, such as outdoor fountains, outdoor furniture, garden gnomes, birdhouses, birdfeeders, and bird-baths, pest control, watering, and planting items, plant seeds, garden tools, lawn equipment, outdoor lighting, hammocks, outdoor items especially for children, and more.

Bamboo Detroit 1442 Brush St. Detroit, MI 48226www.bamboodetroit.com [email protected]

313-288-2298

24/7, members only

OWNERS Amanda Lewan, Mike Ferlito, Brian Davis, David Anderson

This is a co-working community for entrepreneurs. They offer 24/7 shared office space including fast WiFi, conference rooms, coffee and tea, and workshops and networking events.

This is the perfect option for those who work from home but want the socialization and brainstorming of

the office.

You’ll find a very diverse, talented group of people working together to help one another grow.

Sister Pie 8066 Kercheval St. Detroit, MI 48214sisterpie.com [email protected]

313-447-5550

Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 pm; Satur-day-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Closed Monday.

OWNER Lisa Ludwinski

Sister Pie is a bakery serving the Detroit area with seasonally driven whole pies, pies by the slice, a variety of cookies and shortbreads, lunch salads, and breakfast items like muf-fins, scones, and egg-on-top galettes. The bakery is open for walk-in purchases six days a week. You also can place special orders at sisterpie.com/shop and by e-mailing [email protected].

Sister Pie engages the adventur-ous eater by experimenting with nontraditional methods and flavor combinations in sweet and savory pies. Each pie crust is handmade with high-fat French butter and unbleached, all-purpose flour.

Motor City Candleworks Production: Rivertownwww.motorcitycandleworks.com

800-478-3218

OWNER Carl Allison

Carl Allison’s products are available in more than 200 retail locations across the state, as well as online. He makes his incense and candles with-in the Pangborn Studio in Rivertown.

Carl was a fund-raiser before quit-ting to pursue his new burning pas-sion: candles. He put his life savings into the effort and opened in 2004.

He also adds historical biographies relevant to the names of his scents, adding one more layer of passion and care to his product.

Offin River Accessories, Etcetera 6080 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202www.offinriversboutique.com

Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

OWNERS Kwame and Sharon Yamoah

Kwame and Sharon Yamoah started the business in 1994 with a humble beginning selling scarves and even-tually adding handbags and jewelry. The couple had a vision to have a boutique that specializes in one-of-a kind fashions in Detroit. In 2000, Offin Rivers Accessories moved to a full-scale retail establishment selling


not only accessories but fashion-able clothing from sizes 8 to 3x. The Yamoahs have expanded their operation as a supporting arm to Metro Detroit’s fashion and jewelry designers.

Vestry 2638 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48207www.facebook.com/The-Vestry-De-troit-MI-52476699496

313-567-4700


OWNER Kevin McKithen

Head stylist Kevin McKithen creates fashion-forward looks for the mod-ern-day man by mixing the finest textiles. Located near downtown off East Jefferson, find the finest in men’s fashions. Look your best while supporting a small business at the same time!

They Say 267 Jos Campau St. Detroit, MI 48207www.facebook.com/TheySayDetroit

313-446-4682

Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Noon-2 p.m. Sunday Noon-midnight

OWNER Terry Payne

A great spot to grab a bite or a sip with a beautiful, bilevel brick inte-rior. Their catfish nuggets draw rave reviews, as do their Terry Burger with a side of sweet potato fries.

Savvy Chic 2712 Riopelle St. Detroit, MI 48207savvychictrends.com

313-833-8769

Tuesday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednes-day-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNER Karen Brown

Karen Brown is a former nightclub owner who says the experience helped her come up with the exact style and the environment she want-ed for Savvy Chic, a shop in Eastern Market dedicated to women’s cloth-ing and home décor.

Brown calls herself “a fanatic” about all the details that go into every presentation at Savvy Chic. From cookware to table linens, stemware, to vases and aromatic candles to vin-tage fashions, jewelry and acceso-ries for men and women, Savvy has everything chic.

Cutters Bar & Grill 2638 Orleans St. Detroit, MI 48207313-393-0960

www.cuttersdetroit.com

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

OWNER Chuck Nolen

Cutters offers contemporary Amer-ican cuisine and is a great place for happy hour or meeting with friends, or catching a game on one of the high-definition televisions. Swing by Eastern Market for a drink, a bite or both. Its owner, Chuck Nolen, is president of the Black Bar Owners Association.

Good People Popcorn 633 Beaubien St. Detroit, MI 48226(313) 963-2499

Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-urday noon-6 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m.

OWNERS Crystal Mott and Sarida Scott-Montgomery, Kimberli Heard

If you love popcorn, you owe it to yourself to visit the good people of Good People Popcorn in Bricktown. This family business pops all variet-ies of popcorn for your taste buds’ delight and has been putting smiles on faces since 2006. You can also find their snacks in markets all over metro Detroit.

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District 6

A lot can be said about District 6 – strong roots, friendly people, proud community. Historically, District 6 has attracted immigrant populations from all over the world. Decades ago, an Irish wave settled in Corktown. More recently, a growing Latino population gave rise to Mexicantown. Today, families continue to come from places as far away as Ye-men to Liberia to Colombia. Strong immigrant populations created stability and growth in many of this district’s neighborhoods, and have also given the area a wide variety of businesses to choose from. From pupusas from El Salvador to shawarmas from the Middle East to coffee served Mexican style, it’s clear why District 6 is Detroit’s melting pot.

Communities were and continue to be established here. Partnerships are being formed. In District 6, people come together like family. And from killer guacamole to old vinyl records to sliders like your grandpa used to eat, District 6 has it all. Come discover its hidden gems through your own experience.

Represented by

councilwoman Raquel Casteñeda-López


Hygrade Deli 3640 Michigan Ave.

Detroit, MI 48214313-894-6620

owner Stuart Litt

The folks at Hygrade Deli will wrap you up in smiles. At this quiet sandwich shop, owner Stu-art Litt continues to enjoy doing what his family has done for more than 40 years - provide good food to good people.Two families have owned Hygrade Deli in its 65-year history, and Stuart and his family have owned the old neighborhood favorite since 1972. Litt was a student at Wayne State University when his father bought this institution known for its corned beef and reuben sandwiches.

He started out working summers before becoming a full-time employee and taking night classes. In 1977, Stuart’s life changed forever. His father suffered the first in what turned out to be

a series of heart ailments and couldn’t work for four months. Stuart, who had just graduated from WSU and had his own career aspirations, decided to put his career on hold to run the deli until his father was healthy enough to work. Nearly four decades later, Stuart is still running the deli.

In the ’80s, the business was floundering. But now, with the resurgence of the city and social media, Hygrade is hopping.

“My favorite moments are when people come in and they say they never knew about this place and compliment the food as they’re paying their bill,” Litt said. “That makes me happy.”

The next time you’re looking for a good sandwich in a retro, community-based atmosphere, head to Hygrade.

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Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.


Hot Sam’s has been suiting up Detroit’s sharpest dressers since 1921, offering the finest fashions and snazziest styles to everyone from the city’s blue-collar workers to corporate executives to star athletes.Indeed, when Tony Stovall was a teenager, his father took him to Hot Sam’s to buy his first suit as a man. In 1974, Stovall went to work at the shop as a salesman. And in 1994, he bought the shop with his business partner, Cliff Green.

Cliff had started with Sam’s in 1983 after six years as a buyer for the legendary J.L. Hudson Department Store. When the oppor-tunity came to buy the shop in 1994, he and Tony jumped at the chance. They decided not to change the name because, as Cliff

puts it, “you can go almost anywhere in this country and people have heard the name Hot Sam’s.”

Today, the Hot Sam’s legacy of taking men’s fashion to “the next level” continues thanks to the dedication and fashion sense of Cliff and Tony.

Find them in the store’s new location on the ground floor of the the Compuware Building parking garage downtown.

H O U R S

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Sunday by appointment

Hot Sam’s Quality Clothes127 Monroe Ave.

Detroit, MI 48226313-961-6779

owners Cliff Green and Tony Stovall

www.hotsams.net


Rincon Tropical 6438 Michigan Ave.

Detroit, MI 48210313-334-8526

owners Rick and Liz Moreno

Riqueli “Rick” Moreno moved to Detroit from the Dominican Republic in 2003. It was in Detroit that he met his wife, Liz, who had moved from Puerto Rico in 1996. Together, they decided to turn their love for Caribbean cuisine into a business venture in Detroit’s ethnically diverse District 6.Rincon Tropical opened in 2013 in a modest location with enough space for two tables. Rick and Liz envisioned a smaller enterprise with a business plan that focused on carry-out or-ders. They started out with a goal of selling $100 worth of food per day.

It didn’t take long for the couple to realize that they may have

set the bar too low. Dine-in customers frequented the restau-rant just as often as carry-out, forcing Rincon Tropical to seek a larger location on Michigan Avenue.

Rick and Liz recently opened a second floor, which features a second bar, a dance floor, and a balcony. They have started to advertise as a Caribbean nightclub in addition to the restau-rant.

“Eventually, we want to have a home back in Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic for vacation,” said Rick. “But we won’t be leaving Detroit anytime soon.”

H O U R S

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.Saturday-Sunday noon-11 p.m.


El Asador 1312 Springwells St.

Detroit, MI 48214313-297-2360

owner Luis Garza

A few years ago, chef Luis Garza was working for An-diamo, a successful, high-end restaurant featuring Italian cuisine. During his time at Andiamo, Garza amazed all with his unique creations and Mexican dishes that he perfected behind the scenes. Even-tually, Andiamo decided to feature his talent in a new endeavor, Rojo Mexican Bistro, and Garza was named executive chef.Rojo became an instant success, and ownership saw an op-portunity to expand. To Garza, however, expansion meant less supervision of the cuisine he had created. After 20 years with the Andiamo group, he made the decision to leave to create his own family enterprise. El Asador opened in 2013.

As Garza says, he is “married to his restaurant,” working seven days a week perfecting his menu and providing his customers with a fresh, authentic meal. Despite the fact that he has made no attempts to advertise for El Asador, Garza says business is booming on word of mouth alone: “If the food is good, people will follow it no matter where you are.”

Garza has several improvements planned for El Asador, includ-ing a dining room expansion and an outdoor patio.

H O U R S

Sunday-Monday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.


N’Namdi Gallery 52 E. Forest Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201313-831-8700

owner George N’namdi

George N’Namdi began investing in Detroit in 1978, and opened his first gallery in Detroit in 1981 in Harmonie Park. He eventually left the city for suburban Birmingham, where he would spend the next 13 years. But by the mid-1990s, N’Namdi began to eye a return to Detroit.After several years of searching for the right building, N’Namdi purchased 52 E. Forest Ave. in 2001, where the G.R. N’Namdi Gallery and the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art have been ever since.

With his move back to Detroit, N’Namdi says he got into the creative place-making field without even realizing it. Soon, N’Namdi watched other art institutions, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) and the 71 Garfield

artists’ live/work space, open nearby. The Sugar Hill Arts District was later defined. Since then, overall development has rapidly increased in Midtown—as he says, development follows art.

In creating the West End Gallery District, centered around the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard, N’Namdi is looking at creating a district of art galleries, retail, and restaurants. Rotating pop-up businesses will be featured. A school for artists will offer courses on the business side of the industry, enabling people to make a living in the art world.

While developing West End, N’Namdi is going to be sure to not sand off the rough edges. He wants to keep it funky, he says, and a place where everyone feels welcome. He hopes it will act as a sort of gateway, a place where people can meet in the middle and relate to one another. Where art and development meet, so too will neighbors.

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Tuesday-Saturday noon-6 p.m.

www. nnamdicenter.org


Matrix Theatre 2730 Bagley Ave.

Detroit, MI 48216313-967-0999

owners Wes and Shaun Nethercott

The theater found its start with Wes and Shaun Nethercott in 1991. The couple met in Wyoming while attending university and were drawn to the city by real estate values and opportunity. Wes said they know how to do “everything” in theater, from production to set design, but they haven’t mastered the art of public relations. Wes lamented, “We’ve been here for 14 years, but there are people in Southwest who still don’t know we’re here.”

His energy is contagious as he reflects on years past when the theater created immersive productions. Matrix offers a variety of classes and workshops, as well as affordable entertainment.

Students from surrounding schools are encouraged to produce and perform work they have created themselves.

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www.matrixtheatre.org


The Block 3919 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201313-832-0892

owner Michael Byrd

Welcome to The Block. The restaurant – for-merly known as the Grille Midtown – has a new name and a new menu. Longtime retauranteur Michael Byrd, owner of the popular Flood’s Bar & Grill in Downtown Detroit, and his daughters Christina and Stephanie have added a unique flavor to Midtown. The restaurant, just steps from the popular Great Lakes Coffee, offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience. If you’re catching a show at the Garden Theatre or Orchestra Hall, The Block is the perfect place to start your night. Customers say the wings are out of this world. Try unique flavors such as water-

melon barbecue and Faygo Rock’N’Rye. If wings aren’t your thing, give their fish and chicken dishes a go, or indulge in a bowl of their creamy Alfredo macaroni and cheese.

H O U R S

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-midnightSaturday 3 p.m.-midnight | Sunday noon-11 p.m.

www.theblockdet.com

www.theblockdet.com


Socra Tea Detroit 71 Garfield St., Suite #50

Detroit, MI 48201313-833-7100

owner Meg Provenzino

When most people want to get out of the house and find a place to relax or do work, they usually head to their neighborhood coffee shop. Three years ago, Meg Provenzino wanted to change that, she took the advice from her stepfather, who made the suggestion, and ran with it. She created a tea drinker’s heaven, offering more than 100 varieties of tea that come from all over the globe, served hot or on ice. Finding the right tea is difficult when given so many choices. Whether it is Meg, her brother-in-law Jason, or another friendly employee, they will walk you through the flavors to help find the perfect tea for you. Some of the offerings include teas such as

caramel sesame cookie and peanut butter and jelly.

The location is in a beautiful brick building down a half flight of stairs just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Midtown. The laid-back atmosphere makes Socra Tea the perfect place to spend a few hours reading a book or getting some work done while enjoying a delicious cup of tea. They also have a va-riety of games and things to read throughout the store and have recently started selling and shipping tea from their website.

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Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday Noon-5 p.m.

www.socrateadetroit.com


Nancy Whiskey 2644 Harrison St. Detroit, MI 48216

313-962-4247

owners Eva Reyes and Gerald Stevens

When you hold the city’s oldest liquor license, you’re bound to have seen a few things. Nan-cy Whiskey was here when the first Model T came off the line. It was here when Prohibition became, and then un-became, law. It was here when Motown Records made its mark. It was here when Jimmy Hoffa conducted business. This old watering hole has been a bar or cafe since 1902, having survived a fire that gutted the building back in 2009. Eva Reyes and Gerald Stevens reopened it. Tucked in among the residential homes of the North Corktown

neighborhood, Nancy Whiskey is a local favorite. Devoted fans come by every Friday for their savory fish fry. Regulars and newcomers alike stay for the live music on Friday and Saturday nights. A modest space, rich in history and a staple in its com-munity. Nancy Whiskey is the place you wished you had in your neighborhood.

H O U R S

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sunday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

www.nancywhiskeydetroit.com


Salon Xtreme 1829 Springwells St.

Detroit, MI 48209313-554-1352

owners Eddie and Maria Vera

Tucked away in the Springwells neighborhood is a labor of love called Salon Xtreme. Vibrantly colored, this salon spa will get you ready for a night out at a local hotspot. Eddie and Maria Vera started the salon in 2001, and it took eight years to renovate the space. Its blue walls, exposed brick and posh features transport you out of the Springwells’ neigh-borhood in the blink of an eye.

The space reflects the owners’ sentiment that styling is an “art-form” rather than a business.

Eddie is originally from Chicago, but his parents came here from Puerto Rico. His father is a master barber, and all of his

siblings have followed in his father’s footsteps. Maria is origi-nally from Colombia.

Whether you need a manicure, a trim or something more ... “Xtreme,” like a total hairstyle makeover, the Veras are ready to make you look your best.

H O U R S

Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Thursday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

www.facebook.com/Salon-Xtreme-108198205912909/


Donut Villa 5875 W. Vernor Hwy.

Detroit, MI 48209313-849-4752

owners Victor and Mary Petkovski

Victor and Mary Petkovski made the move from Macedonia to Detroit in the 1970s amid racial tension and a less-than-ideal business climate. Mary’s sisters bought Donut Villa in the late ’70s, and it has been in the family ever since, inspiring the mantra “Faith and Family.”Victor and Mary have remained close to the family business since the beginning, but they didn’t take over as owners until 1990. The couple regularly puts in 10- to 12-hour days seven days a week to provide a home away from home for thousands of residents in Southwest Detroit. Located in one of the most ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse districts in Detroit.

There is something comforting in the casual nature of Donut Villa. “Other coffee shops you might go to get a coffee and sit down with your computer or a book with your headphones in. Well, here you come to talk with family over a cup of coffee,” said Tom Srbinovski, Victor and Mary’s son-in-law.

The next time you’re in the market for a doughnut, a cup of cof-fee, or a conversation, you’ll find a whole bunch of people ready and willing to listen at Southwest Detroit’s Donut Villa.

H O U R S

Monday-Sunday 5 a.m.-10 p.m.


Source Booksellers 4240 Cass Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201313-832-1155

owner Janet Webster Jones

Source Booksellers is an independent bookstore in Midtown Detroit offering a unique niche of nonfiction books and a selection of unusual sideline items that enhance your life and your lifestyle. Inside, you’ll find hand-selected books and products on sub-jects ranging from history and culture, health and well-being, metaphysics and spirituality, books by and about women, fair-trade chocolates, world maps, oils and incense, Shea butter products, and raw snacks.

As a complement to the vast array of books, Source Booksell-ers is known for its engaging events designed to enrich the mind, body, and spirit. On any given day, you can attend a talk

with local and national authors, in-depth conversations about books or current subjects relevant to the community, as well as conversations about seasonal and celestial changes and their impact on our lives.

And each Saturday morning (except holidays), the store hosts Mind, Body & Spirit Classes – Tai Chi, yoga, Qi Gong and belly dancing.

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Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

www.sourcebooksellers.com


Painting With a Twist 1420 Washington Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48226313-960-4793

owners Michelle Lewis and Donna Lewis

Michelle Lewis has opened her latest Painting with a Twist location in downtown Detroit on Washington Boulevard. This time it’s a sister act: Her sister, Donna, is a co-franchisee.Explore your creative side and enjoy a bottle of wine and create your own masterpiece, following one of the business’ resident artists. Painting with a Twist supplies everything you need, ex-cept the alcohol. There are open classes every day of the week, so come by yourself or with a few friends and bring a bottle of red or white. You also can host a private party with a group of 10 or more people.

The sisters are native Detroiters and live in the city, and are

excited to open up shop in their hometown. “We are getting so much love in Detroit,” Donna said. “It’s just been amazing. It’s all about giving back to our city.”

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Sunday-Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

www.paintingwithatwist.com/detroit-downtown


City Bird 460 W. Canfield St.

Detroit, MI 48201313-831-9146

owners Andy and Emily Linn

Sometimes, the best way to show your love for Detroit is to open your own shop. That’s what siblings and lifelong Detroiters Andy and Emily Linn did when they upgraded their web business to a brick-and-mortar one in 2009. Passionate about the city, City Bird specializes in De-troit-themed products. Shelves display their own lines of glassware, apparel, home textiles, paper goods, and more. In addition to being Detroit-themed, their collection is also Detroit-made. Many of their iconic designs are produced on-site and can be purchased in-store or online. Nestled alongside their product line, you will also find objects and creations from a number of local and regional partners.

When City Bird first opened, there weren’t many other retailers on the block. Today, the shop is surrounded by a community of businesses. With each new neighbor comes a busy flood of excited customers and passersby. Encouraged by the grow-ing swirl of activity, the Linns have expanded twice, as well as opening a second store next door called Nest, focused on wares for the home.

H O U R S

Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday noon -5 p.m.

www.citybirddetroit.com


Parks & Rec Diner 1942 Grand River Ave. Detroit 48226www.parksandrecdiner.com [email protected]

313-446-8370

Daily 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNERS Tom and David Carleton, Sean Emery

A cozy sit-down and carry-out diner focusing on breakfast.

This farm-to-table restaurant has solid classics and surprising innova-tions with some old-school favorites that you may have forgotten about, brought back to life with interesting twists.

Republic Tavern 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit 48226www.republictaverndetroit.com [email protected]

313-446-8360

Lunch & Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4 -6 p.m. Dinner: Tues-day-Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday-Sat-urday 5-11 p.m., Sunday 5-9 p.m. and closed Mondays

OWNERS Tom and David Carleton, Sean Emery

Lunch, happy hour and dinner aim-ing to deliver the whole experience of an old world tavern.

With emphasis on nose to tail eat-ing, their food is created with hum-ble ingredients prepared in innova-tive and interesting ways, coupling hyper-local and seasonal products with old world preparations. They feature natural wines, craft beers, and premium whiskey options. The Republic team is dedicated to the idea that food and drink are a celebration shared with friends in a festive atmosphere; robust, surpris-ing, delightful and accessible for all.

Woodbridge Pub 5169 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48208www.woodbridgepub.com [email protected]

313-833-2701

11 a.m.-2 a.m. seven days a week

OWNER Jim Geary

Seasonal handcrafted food and full bar with a great beer selection, all in a comfortable historic setting.

The food is prepared from scratch. A great place to eat not-your-usual bar fare while watching the game or attending its weekly DJ night on Mondays, Slow Jams.

Social Sushi 2545 Bagley Detroit, MI 48216www.socialsushidetroit.com [email protected]

313-312-4893

4 p.m.-12 a.m.

OWNER Jay Rayford

Sustainable sushi located inside of the Our/Detroit vodka distillery. Their fish is shipped directly from the coasts and we ensure that sus-tainable practices are followed. We have an amazing sauce that people absolutely love.

All About Technology 6450 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48210www.all-about-technology.com [email protected]

313-262-6186

Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-5:30 p.m.

OWNER Willie Brake

This is your one-stop shop for all your computer needs, offering com-puter sales and services, virus remov-al, cracked-screen repair, computer classes, and computer recycling.

All About Technology is the home of the $200 computer and is commit-ted to the residents of Detroit exe-cuting its mission to make technolo-gy accessible and affordable for all.

The Brooklyn Street Local 1266 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48226



www.brooklynstreetlocal.com [email protected]

313-262-6547

Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Satur-day-Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNERS Deveri Gifford and Jaon Yates

Serving up breakfast, lunch and brunch with a focus on local and or-ganic ingredients, they also provide catering services.

The Brooklyn Street Local sources as many ingredients as they can locally and organically. They make their food from scratch with whole, unprocessed ingredients and have a commitment to triple bottom line values (people, planet, profit). They strive to provide a friendly, welcom-ing environment and high quality food.

Chavo’s Tacos 3700 Gilbert St. Detroit, MI [email protected]

313-451-0272

By appointment

OWNER Salvador Zavala

Authentic street-style taco catering. Tacos cooked onsite, made to order along with a selection of menu items such as rice and beans, chips and guacamole.

Have the experience of having tacos made right in front of you and your

guests. These tacos are fresh, deli-cious, and authentic.

Le Petit Zinc 1055 Trumbull Ave. Detroit, MI 48216www.lepetitzincdetroit.com [email protected]

313-963-2805

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNERS Karima Sorel, Scott Rutterbush

Crepes, coffee, salads and sandwich-es in Corktown, a stone’s throw from downtown.

“Le Petit Zinc” is French slang for a local bar. Often in France, neighbor-hood bars cover the bar tops in zinc metal. Over time, wear and tear on the metal gives the bar top a unique texture, as each patron literally leaves his or her mark. In season, sit in their garden seating area for an experience that harkens back to a French countryside local haunt.

Wright & Company 1500 Woodward Ave., Floor 2 Detroit, MI 48226www.wrightdetroit.com [email protected]

313-962-7711

Monday-Thursday 4-11 p.m., Fri-

day-Saturday 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

OWNERS Dave Kwiatkowski and Marc Djozlija

Wright & Company is a gathering place offering contemporary Amer-ican small plates, craft cocktails, international beer and wine.

One of a number of new restaurants that have opened to critical acclaim in Detroit in the last couple of years.

1701 Bespoke 719 Griswold St., Suite 820 Detroit, MIwww.1701bespoke.com [email protected]

313-444-3680

Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Satur-day 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNER Max Schmidt

Custom men’s suits, shirts, overcoats and tuxedos. In addition to fine bespoke suits, shirts, overcoats and tuxedos, 1701 specializes in develop-ing relationships with their clients to advise on fabrics and stylings that match their clients’ personal style.

Chickpea in the D 2 John R. St. Detroit, MI 48226313-970-7618

[email protected]



OWNER David Ayyash

Specialty hummus dips, delicious grilled wraps, and fresh fruit smoothies. Their items are fresh, healthy, affordable, and unique, and a quick walk from most downtown offices.

Orchid Thai Restaurant 115 Monroe St. Detroit, MI 48226www.orchidthaidetroit.com [email protected]

313-962-0225

Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday

OWNER A. Lee

Orchid Thai has been serving authentic Thai cuisine in the lower Woodward area for more than 10 years. They also carry domestic and imported beer and wines. Catering trays are available with 24 hours ad-vanced notice. They can serve large parties on evenings and Saturdays.

Crane’s on Broadway 1555 Broadyway St. Detroit, MI [email protected]

313-373-8779

Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

OWNERS Eurest Dining/ Bedrock Management

When Bedrock Real Estate acquired the Madison Theatre Building, which was designed by architect C. How-ard Crane, it was adamant about preserving its historical character. Teaming up with Eurest Culinary, they created Crane’s on Broadway Café located on the building’s first floor. An ode to the late architect, the café is an au courant boutique coffee bar that fuses tradition and acces-sibility with reimagined style and warmth. The café features a selec-tion of brewed coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies and specialty drinks. The café also offers wraps, sandwiches and baked goods, as well as other unexpected, mouth-water-ing treats.

Delux Bar & Lounge 350 Monroe St. Detroit, MI 48226www.deluxlounge.com

313-962-4200

Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Satur-day & Sunday 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

OWNER Daniel Helka

Serving up beer, cocktails and light food, as well as DJs and dancing and karaoke.

This Greektown bar is open seven

nights a week. It has a great beer and liquor section served by friendly staff. Big-screen TVs broadcast all the big games, and there is a custom shuffleboard table.

Traffic Jam & Snug 511 W. Canfield St. Detroit, MI 48201trafficjamdetroit.com [email protected]

313-831-1265

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

OWNERS Carolyn Howard and Scott Lowell

A moderately priced restaurant offering wide variety of salads, sandwiches, fresh fish, pasta, and decadent desserts.

They claim to be Michigan’s first brewpub and Michigan’s smallest licensed dairy. Celebrating 50 years in business in 2015, Traffic Jam offers an all-scratch menu supported by an in-house bakery, dairy, brewery, roof-top garden and greenhouse. Free parking, children and large groups welcome.

Hosiery With Style 660 Woodward Ave. Suite 15 Detroit, MI [email protected]


248-217-0058

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Satur-day 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

OWNER Pam Washington

Clothier in the First National Building selling women’s clothing, women and men’s legwear, women and men’s accessories, and Detroit apparel and accessories. Personal shopper services are available.

The Social Club 5272 Anthony Wayne Drive Detroit, MI 48202www.atthesocialclub.com

313-832-4950

Monday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sat-urday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

OWNER Sebastian Jackson

Sebastian Jackson transformed the Social Club from one of the hippest barbershops in town to one of the most innovative salons in the coun-try by putting to use all the hair that your typical salon throws away. The journey began when, after the Deep-water Horizon oil spill hit the Gulf Coast, Sebastian donated the cut hair from his salon to an organiza-tion that could use it to clean up oil.

He later realized that environmental destruction was happening much closer to home — Detroit has lost over half of its urban canopy — and that the same hair that cleaned up oil could also act as a powerful

fertilizer for trees. Now, each haircut at The Social Club leads to another sapling being planted in a Detroit neighborhood.

Sebastian also has plans to turn the shop into a franchise.

Townhouse 500 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226www.eatattownhouse.com [email protected]

313-723-1000

Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sat-urday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

OWNER Jeremy Sasson

They offer a modernized approach to classic American food that has been inspired by the culinary cultures of the world. They provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Located in the heart of downtown, Townhouse provides an open kitchen and whiskey lounge, a sushi bar and dim sum service.

Nojo Kicks 1220 Library St., Detroit, MI 48226www.nojokicks.com

313-656-4402

[email protected]

12 p.m.-7 p.m.

OWNERS Andy Beletskiy ,

Aaron Fields

This is the place for sneakers, hats, socks and tees. They have some of the most rare and exclusive sneakers around!

7Greens 1222 Library St. Detroit, MI 48226www.7greens.com [email protected]

313-964-9005


OWNER Kelly Schaefer

7Greens is a farm to fresh, fast casual restaurant that offers salads, wraps, soups, and sweets.

They offer gluten-free and hormone/antibiotic-free food. They place an emphasis on being fresh with unique offerings that please everybody. They also offer many vegan options. This is health food with a twist.

Freshii - Downtown Detroit 1001 Woodward Ave. Suite 105, Detroit, MI 48226www.freshii.com [email protected]

313-237-0700

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNERS Andrew Dickow and Randy Dickow


Selling salads, wraps, bowls, burri-tos, soups, frozen yogurt, breakfast, catering, juices and smoothies.

Freshii’s goal is to bring fresh and healthier options to downtown Detroit. The owners were born and raised here and want to give people healthier options that energize them and help them get through their day.

Boots on the Ground 23 E. Adams St. Detroit, MI 48226www.DetroitBoots.com [email protected]

313-444-8428

24/7 online and Sundays from 1 p.m.- 7 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church

OWNER Jarret Schlaff

Boots on the Ground makes hand-made urban utility men’s and women’s boots that are crafted by veterans in Detroit. They also sell men’s & women’s fitted T-shirts, sweatshirts, handmade leather belts, wallets, and bags.

The business was founded in De-troit in 2015 in order to hire, heal, and house veterans experiencing homelessness, create neighborhood resiliency, and build high quality, ecologically conscious, urban utility boots and other products.

Angelina Italian Bistro 1565 Broadway Detroit, MI 48226www.angelinadetroit.com [email protected]

313-962-1355

Tuesday-Thursday 5-10 p.m. Fri-day-Saturday 4-11 p.m. Sunday 4-8 p.m.

OWNERS Tom Agosta, Mike Viviano

Upscale Italian fare in a casual setting featuring a full bar with an extensive wine list.

Angelina’s makes all their food from scratch, including their fresh, made-daily pastas and breads. This is top-rated service and dining, whether you’re heading to a Lions game or the Opera.

DROUGHT 719 Griswold St., #110 Detroit, MI 48226www.droughtjuice.com [email protected]

313-888-9950

Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Satur-day: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m-3 p.m.

OWNERS Cait James, Julie James, Jessie James, Jenny James

100% organic, cold-pressed, raw juice. Gift cards are also available.

DROUGHT raw juice is juice in its

most pure form. Made from 100% organic fruits and vegetables, their juice is unpasteurized, cold-pressed and glass-bottled beverage perfec-tion. All DROUGHT juice is made-to-order and carefully mixed in small batches. No additives, water, or pre-servatives are applied to DROUGHT juice.

Quetarshe Textiles Studio 4415 John R St., Studio #6 Detroit, MI 48201www.quetarshetextiles.com [email protected]

313-721-4642

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Fri-day by appointment only

OWNER Sheila M. Palmer

Quetatshe Textile Studio designs textiles for fashion, home interior, architecture, commissions for public installation and product branding.

If you are using fabrics for tote bags, fine linens. clothing, houseware, set design, etc., they can provide the fabric and surface designs to accom-modate any of your fabric needs.

Lunchtime Global 660 Woodward Ave. Suite 110, Detroit, MI 48226www.lunchtimeglobal.com

313-963-4871


Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

OWNER Randy Dickow

Every downtown office worker knows about the slew of soups and sandwiches available at Lunchtime, located in the First National Build-ing. They also sell salads and baked goods.

They have 12-15 soups everyday, so you’ll never get sick of the same kind. Listed as a Top 5 sandwich in Detroit as voted by Thrillist magazine.

Mike’s Kabob Grille 719 Griswold St. Detroit, MI 48226Mikeskg.com [email protected]

313-285-8112

Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday closed

OWNER Mike Abdallah

Healthy Middle Eastern and Ameri-can food, including breakfast, served up in the historic Dime Building downtown.

The owner is the head chef, and this restaurant is family-owned and operated.

La Feria Spanish Tapas 4130 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48201www.laferiadetroit.com [email protected]

313-285-9081

11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

OWNERS Elias Khalil, Pilar Barón-Hi-dalgo, Naomi Khalil

Michigan’s only authentic Spanish tapas restaurant and bar serving food from Spain.

Try Spanish food featuring seafood, cured meats and imported cheeses, sangria, Spanish wines, and Michi-gan beers.

This warm and inviting space has become a particularly hopping spot, especially in the summer. And don’t forget the $3 happy hour.

Selden Standard 3921 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201www.seldenstandard.com [email protected]

313-438-5055

Lunch (Monday-Friday) 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; brunch (Saturday-Sunday) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner everyday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

OWNERS Evan Hansen and Andy Hollyday

One of Detroit’s most celebrat-

ed new restaurants. Enjoy lunch, brunch, dinner, a full bar, a patio, and their private event space.

Selden Standard’s fare is inspired by chef Andy Hollyday’s love of fresh, local flavor.

Their approach and dining room are rustic and casual – come as you are – but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun.

The 2015 Detroit Free Press Restau-rant of the Year.

HIPS Resale Boutique 645 Griswold St., Suite 12 Detroit MI 48226www.havehips.com [email protected]

313-965-9587


OWNER Vikki Stoddart

A resale shop specializing in wom-en’s plus-size clothing, shoes and accessories. Experience their pas-sion for clothing with one-on-one personal shopping. They also buy plus-size clothing from the public.

Hugh 4240 Cass Ave., Suite 107 Detroit, MI 48201www.lovehughlongtime.com [email protected]

313-831-4844


Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.

OWNER Joe Posch

Design-oriented housewares, barware, gifts, stationery, personal accessories, men’s grooming prod-ucts, furniture and lighting.

Hugh is a lifestyle store with a unique selection of products and the ethos of living well through good design. They bring the spirit of mid-century modernism and combine it with contemporary living. Hugh was also the winner of the first Hatch Detroit retail contest, in 2011.

CK Mediterranean Grille & Catering 119 Monroe St. Detroit, MI 48226www.ckgrille.com

313-496-6666


OWNER Ouse Gulli

Located in the Compuware Building garage, this restaurant serves up all your Middle Eastern favorites, from hummus to fattoush. Don’t miss the grilled veggies!

Abick’s 3500 Gilbert Ave. Detroit, MI 48210www.facebook.com/abicksbar

[email protected]

313-894-9329

9 a.m.-2 a.m.

OWNER Eric Lakeman

Meet your friends at a historic De-troit watering hole! Abick’s provides an atmosphere like coming into someone’s home to watch the big game. Enjoy a premium cigar in their VIP cigar lounge, or relax on the patio out back with a beverage and snack. Private parties welcome.

Abick’s was built in 1907 and has been in the same family ever since. Currently owned and operated by the sixth generation, Abick’s was voted Hour Detroit’s 2015 Best Neighborhood Bar and was the lone Michigan representative on Yahoo!Travel’s 50 Best dive bars in America (even though they say they aren’t that divey).

Punch Bowl Social - Detroit 1331 Broadway St. Detroit, MI 48226punchbowlsocial.com [email protected]

313-749-9738

Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. and Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-2 a.m.

OWNER Robert Thompson

A restaurant and bar that also specializes in entertainment, with

bowling, ping pong, shuffleboard, billiards, and an arcade.

Punch Bowl Social has eliminated having to choose between respect-able food and beverage and a great social experience. Punch Bowl brings “old school” entertainment, culinary refinement and a modern beverage program under one roof.

Cafe D’Mongo’s Speakeasy 1439 Griswold St. Detroit, MI 48226www.facebook.com/Cafe-dMon-gos-Speakeasy-261696076791/

[email protected]

Friday 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

OWNERS Larry and Dianne Mongo

Drinks, eccentric food, live entertain-ment and a unique atmosphere.

Enjoy host Larry Mongo sharing his always entertaining stories about his life (or others’) while sipping on one of their three Kicky Signature Cock-tails: The 1439, The Detroit Brown, or The Bee’s Knees. A live band makes this a terrific spot to mingle with people of all walks of life in the up-and-coming Capitol Park section of downtown.


Tulani Rose 4201 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI [email protected]

313-832-2477

Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNER Sharon Pryor

Like a little oasis in the Willis Village section of Midtown, Tulani Rose is a lifestyle gift boutique that caters to diverse customers seeking high-quality products that nurture the body, mind, and spirit. Tulani Rose offers an eclectic mix of distinctive gifts and handmade items that include all natural bath, body and hair care products, luxury soaps, aromatic soy candles, fine art note cards, art giclees, journals, eco-friendly handbags, wallets, scarves,hand-crafted jewelry, Detroit -themed tees and totes, home decor and more.

Detroit Denim Co. www.detroitdenim.com [email protected]

313-626-9216

Monday/Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Weekends: by appt.

OWNERS Eric Yelsma, Brenna Lane, Steve Wisinski

Handmade men’s jeans, bags, aprons, belts, and accessories, as well as quality denim repair services.

All of their products are designed to get better with age and are built to last. They hand-make all of their products in Detroit out of U.S.-sourced materials. They offer lifetime complimentary repair on all their jeans.

E&L Supermercado 6000 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI 48209www.el-supermercado.com [email protected]

313-554-2140

Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

OWNER Mike Fienman

Although they are in Mexicantown, E&L still carries a full line of both American and Hispanic products, in-cluding fresh meats, produce, dairy, an in-house bakery and canned goods. Their full-service fresh meat counter is the largest in the city, at some 80 feet long.

E&L is a family-owned business, spanning three generations. Come see why customers have shopped there for almost 70 years!

Detroit Seafood Market 1435 Randolph St. Detroit, MI 48226www.dsmnow.com [email protected]

313-962-4180

Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Satur-day-Sunday 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

OWNER Kenny Akinwale

This full-service restaurant features a daily menu to highlight the fresh-est fish, and seafood. They also offer a full-service bar with varieties of wines and cocktails.

Detroit Artifactry 2135 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48216www.detroitartifactry.com [email protected]

805-252-8555

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

OWNER Gail Kaye

They specialize in repurposed and new industrial-style furniture, light-ing, furnishings, gifts, and jewelry!

They offer products from local arti-sans that can’t be found anywhere else in Detroit.

Textures by Nefertiti 4147 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48201Texturesbynef.com Texturesbynef@info

313-831-4771

Tuesday- Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.


OWNER Nefertiti Harris

Textures is a full service salon that specializes in the care of kinky, curly hair. Textures also offers nail and Es-thetician services (brow, body waxes and facials).

Go! Smoothies 110 Clifford St. Detroit 48226www.gosmoothies.com

313-782-3009

Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Satur-day 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

OWNERS Monique Dooley, Monica Samuel, and Callie Bradford

Serving up made-to-order, deli-ciously-nourishing smoothies, and raw organic, cold-pressed juices and health and wellness educational workshops. And a healthy lifestyle has never been easier: They deliver downtown and online ordering is available on their website.

Goodwells Natural Food Market 418 W. Willis St. Detroit, MI 48201313-831-2130Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday noon-4 p.m.

OWNERS Jason Wood, James Wood

Goodwells opened in 2006 in Mid-

town and is as renowned for its fresh produce and vegetarian-friendly groceries as it is as a place to grab a bite. Around lunchtime, customers pack the shop, waiting in line for Goodwells’ famous pocket sand-wiches and homemade vegan soups, vegetable samosas and more.

This longtime black-owned small business was a mini Whole Foods long before there was a Whole Foods in the city. James Wood now runs the store with his son, Jason.

If you’re looking for a great lunch spot or a package of medium-firm tofu, Goodwells is the place.

Detroit Clothing Circle 3980 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201www.detroitclothingcircle.com/ [email protected]

586-907-3390

Tuesday-Sunday 12-7 p.m.

OWNER Michael J. Dedenbach

Men’s and women’s clothing that focuses on individuality and per-sonal style. They provide clothing for expression, displayed on curated racks.

They offer the new couture specializ-ing in personal style and expression through the means of clothing, while leaving the guest with a rare experi-ence.

House of Pure Vin 1433 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226www.houseofpurevin.com [email protected]

OWNER Regina Gaines

Regina Gaines is credited for taking the state of Michigan from a top 25 markets to a top 5 market and launching Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial in the United States from 1995-1998. Now, she’s trying her hand at running her own wine shop in the heart of downtown Detroit.

Dime Store 719 Griswold St., Suite 180 Detroit, MI 48226www.eatdimestore.com [email protected]

313-962-9106

Monday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday-Fri-day 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday & Sun-day 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

OWNERS Jeffrey Alexander, Larry Kahn, Ann-Marie Murphy

Breakfast, lunch, brunch and booze. This is an “American Brunch Bar.”

Dime Store uses the freshest, quality ingredients to handcraft distinctive dishes in a friendly, casual environ-ment. Its menu is a unique blend of from-scratch traditional favorites and creative combinations.


District 7

Located on the city’s west side, District 7 is home to a number of neighbor-hoods with rich histories, such as Warrendale and Cody Rouge, and a slew of great businesses.Rouge Park, located in the far west side of the district, is even larger than Belle Isle.

Another gem is the Adams-Butzel recreation center. Years ago, local corporations rallied to help save many of the city’s recreation cen-ters, including Adams-Butzel. It is the only facility in all of southeast Michigan to include playing surfaces of all major sports (indoor hockey rink, basketball courts, football field, baseball diamond, swimming pools, boxing rings).

Though District 7 has faced its challenges, it is also one of the most resilient areas of the city.

For years, District 7 served as a place where people could live out the American Dream. What was once a very sizeable Eastern Euro-pean population has now become home to a large Middle Eastern community. It’s proximity to neighboring Dearborn and Dearborn Heights has made it an attractive place for those new to the country to assimilate and feel welcome.

Helping those new to the area are long-standing businesses that have become staples of the community.

Represented by councilman Gabe Leland


Family Bakery 17032 W. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48228313-982-0022

owner Raafta Mrouhe

The Mrouhe family emigrated from Lebanon and landed in Detroit. The family needed income and the father took it upon himself to learn how to bake and opened a family bakery. The bakery has been around since the 1990s and now has three generations working there. The family has a strong sense of pride in their community and have worked hard to maintain a great establishment.But it’s not just baked goods that bring the crowds to Family Bakery. This place is renowned for its pocket sandwiches, too. They are available in both breakfast and lunch varieties, stuffed

with pepperoni and cheese, potato and egg, egg and cheese, and more. For a real treat, order yours with the “pie bread.”

They also sell your standard Middle Eastern fare, such as sha-warma sandwiches and fattoush.

There’s a small market inside, too.

H O U R S

Monday-Saturday 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Sunday 5 a.m.-3 p.m.


Chene Modern Bakery 17041 W Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48228313-582-0700

owner Janice Maksimovski

The Chene Modern Bakery got its start from an elderly couple that owned a building on Chene Street in the 1940s. Delicious smells of pastry dough and cookies fill your nose as you peruse the delicious Polish desserts for sale. The Maksimovski family has owned this cozy little shop since the early 1980s, when they purchased the business from a retiring couple. Since then, they have turned the business into a family legacy. Four generations of Maksimovski’s work for Chene Modern Bakery and don’t plan to stop anytime soon. They have prepared desserts for many famous people, includ-ing former Congressman John Dingell, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

As of late, Janice has noticed a slight decrease in business, but she believes it is coming at the right time. Janice’s husband, Vasko, passed away suddenly in March 2015. His death shook the family to the core, as Vasko was one of the two main bakers in the entire shop, along with Janice’s brother.

Vasko and Janice started the business together and for a mo-ment, Janice didn’t know if she could continue on without him. However, she knows keeping Chene open is what her husband would have wanted.

H O U R S

Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

www.facebook.com/Chene-Modern-Bakery-117951944897854/


Truan’s Candies 13716 Tireman Ave.

Detroit, MI 48228313-584-3400

owner Mark Truan

Truan’s Candies is owned and operated by the Truan family, as they have since 1929. They have since expanded to another location in Dearborn Heights, but the main kitchen is located right here in the Motor City. Truan’s makes all of its chocolates, crèmes, and caramels in house. Every piece of candy is handcrafted through a family recipe. The online reviews of its delicious morsels show that people from around the country are fans of this Detroit origi-nal.

If you’re looking for a special gift for your sweetie this and every Valentine’s Day, why not give it that Detroit touch with a box from Truan’s?

H O U R S


www.truanscandiesonline.com


Gracie See 6889 Greenfield Road

Detroit, MI 48228313-581-8070

owners Grace Puleo and Tom Costellos

Like many District 7 businesses, Gracie See has been around for decades, since 1969 to be exact. Also like many other businesses in the dis-trict, Gracie See is a multi-generational, fami-ly-owned business, and the pride that goes into a family legacy is present in every minute detail. From the decades-old family recipe that was cre-ated by Grace Puleo’s (the current owner along with Tom Costello) father and grandma to the charmingly homey space, the experience of vis-iting Gracie See is decidedly friendly and unique. The décor is a time machine to your favorite

1970s family living room, and you can expect the warm and intimate experience of visiting an old friend.It is no wonder the majority of Gracie See’s customers are peo-ple who grew up with their pizza. Gracie See was named best American traditional pizza pie at the 2008 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.

H O U R S

Sunday-Monday 3 p.m.-11 p.m. | Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. | Saturday 3 p.m.-1 a.m.

www.graciesee.com


Sisters Cakery 15730 W. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48228313-846-4777

owners Susan Radovanovich and Kata Zlatich

This bakery has been a Warrendale staple since the 1950s and is run by the children of the orig-inal owners. They still serve up everything from custom cakes to cookies to baklava, and the sisters have customers who have returned year after year, birthday cake after birthday cake. The look of the store has a certain vintage vibe to it, with a vintage sign and maroon tiles on the façade, that are testament to this businesses’ staying power.

Besides every kind of cake you can think of, Sisters Cakery also bakes a variety of breads, jelly rolls and pies, too.

Though many metro Detroiters head to Hamtramck for their packzi every Fat Tuesday, why not beat the lines and support a

longtime Detroit small business by heading to Sisters Cakery instead?

H O U R S

Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

www.facebook.com/Sisters-Cakery-155095748004480


Ever-Joy Rent-All 20425 Joy Road

Detroit, MI 48228313-846-3130

owner Robert Quirk

Ever Joy Rent-All has been serving Detroit and its neighbors since 1948. Their heavy-tools rental business creates opportunities for homeowners and contractors to do projects without the need to make expensive tool purchases. Robert Quirk purchased the business in 1967 and is helped by his sons, Jon and Ryan, with the day-to-day operations. As a multigenerational business, they have built strong customer relationships with patrons both in Detroit and the suburbs.

They offer equipment and product rentals ranging from drain snakes to lawn equipment to floor sanders to chainsaws and jackhammers, and also boast a wide variety of lifts, bobcats, and other expensive equipment. They even offer party equip-

ment rentals, including tents, tables, and chairs. Their knowl-edgeable staff is eager and prepared to serve the unique needs of homeowners, business owners, and contractors.

For the business contractor or do-it-yourselfer, skip the big-box store, shop local, and check out this longtime small business.

H O U R S

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

www.everjoyrentall.com


Mary’s Grill #120804 Plymouth Road

Detroit, MI 482313-272-8941

There is a comforting old-style feel that hits you when you first step into Mary’s Grill #1 on Plymouth Road. The fire-engine red and chrome counter stools and the friendly staff harken back to the 1950s, when you might find jukeboxes in each booth playing the latest Motown hits.Though you won’t find the jukeboxes, you will find a cozy, casual family diner that appeals to postal employees to politicians alike. Just a chip shot away from Rouge Park golf course, Mary’s also is a favorite breakfast spot for many Detroit duffers.

Mary’s #1, which specializes in the standards – coneys, sand-wiches, salads, burgers and omelets – is the sister to Mary’s Grill #2, at 13900 Schaefer Hwy., near Schoolcraft.

This smaller diner is owned by Rok “Rocky” Dedvakaj, who recently purchased the diner and expanded to 24-hour service Monday-Saturday. He also has launched a delivery service to bring Mary’s dishes to a wider audience.

H O U R S

Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.24-hour drive-through available


Starter’s Bar & Grill 18426 Plymouth Road

Detroit, MI 48228313-831-3100

owners Mike Saad and Bahaa Saad

Starter’s was founded by Mike Saad and his family in 1977. What started as a small, 1,800-square-foot restaurant is now a 6,500-square-foot facility with seating for up to 300. And that’s just their Plymouth Road loca-tion.You could say the Saads are living the American dream. The family, which traces its roots back to Lebanon, now has three Starter’s locations: The original west side location in District 7, a suburban location in Dearborn (Fairlane Mall), and their newest location on Woodward Avenue in Midtown.

The District 7 location on Plymouth offers delicious food that brings the customers in, and the friendly customer service ensures they return.

Whether you are just looking for an ice-cold one, a spot to watch the game or to sink your teeth into some delicious bar food, your search should start at Starter’s.

H O U R S

Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m.Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

www.startersdetroit.com


Papaya Food Market 16322 W. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48228313-584-8755

owner Kahlil Saad

Papaya Food Market is an immigrant-owned business that got its start in its Detroit location in 2002. Since its opening, it has expanded its store in Warrendale and opened up 3 others. But this success story all started in Detroit. Khalil Saad spoke fondly of his original Detroit location as the foundation for his business. Papaya Food Market caters to the local community, with an emphasis on providing Middle Eastern groceries. But don’t worry, you can find all your usual groceries, too. And there are loads of fresh fruit and veggies, with plenty of great deals to be had on everything from avoca-dos to bulk nuts.

H O U R S

Daily 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.


Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen

18950 Ford Road Detroit, MI 48228

313-982-1455

owner Marisa Garcia

www.tijuanasmexicankitchen.com

“La mejor comida en la ciudad.” That’s Spanish for “the best food in the city.” That’s the senti-ment of Tijuana’s owner Marisa Garcia, and she has frequent customers who will tell you that she’s lived up to that motto since she opened more than four years ago. This District 7 hot spot is known for its overflowing menu of items that will bring you one step closer to Mexico, from burritos to enchiladas to tacos and a number of less common fare like caldo de res (beef soup). Tijuana’s prides itself on great service and food.

When you stop in, make sure you stop by the well-stocked bar

and grab a margarita. Just make sure you bring a big appetite when you visit because the portions are generous!

H O U R S

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9p.m. | Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Saturday 3 p.m.-10 p.m.

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AcknowledgmentsThis project would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the Challenge Detroit Fellows!

Challenge Detroit attracts individuals from across the country, as well as tries to retain talent from the city and region, through a one-year fellowship program. Over the course of a year, fellows live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit. They work for top regional companies while partnering with a variety of nonprofits to address issues and opportunities facing our community. In the four years since launching in 2012, Challenge Detroit has supported the creation of more than 125 jobs generating more than $5 million in economic value to the local economy.

Challenge Detroit partnered with the Mayor’s Office on a five-week project in September and October 2015 to build awareness of small businesses in Detroit neighborhoods. The 31 Challenge Detroit Fellows were assigned to seven teams, with each team focused on one of the city’s seven districts. Over five Fridays, the teams spent time in the neighborhoods of each district, taking tours of businesses and meeting with District Managers, as well as other neighborhood business stakeholders. Fellows had the opportunity to meet new and longtime business owners in each district and personally connected with them to capture their stories through interviews and photos. Collective-ly, the teams captured stories of more than 100 business owners across the city. Many of those stories can be found in this guide.

In addition, Challenge Detroit has launched an ongoing social media campaign #ShopDetroit, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office, Detroit Experience Factory and other community partners, to encourage people to promote small businesses and share their local shopping experiences.

The 31 Challenge Detroit fellows were: Amelia Suarez, Annie Gough, Breeana Blackmon, Chisom Uzosike, Christo-pher Johnstone, Clare Lilek, David Engel, Devon O’Reilly, Devon Seery, Emily Kempa, Ephraim Clark, Eric Laksonen, Eric Silverstein, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Geraldine Chi, Grace DeMeulenaere, Harsha Nahata, Imani Mchunu, Kayleigh Roy, Kelsey Stein, Kyla Carlsen, Michael Kurfess, Michael Paciero, Michael Plotz, Mikayla Cutlip, Nadir Ali, Nick Najor, Paulina Kriska, Rory Lincoln, Ryan Dillon, Taylor Blackston

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Crystal Clear Images.com 15627 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48235www.crystalclearimages.com [email protected]

313-272-8433

OWNER Crystal Mitchell

Crystal Mitchell established the business in 1997 in her grandmother’s basement in Detroit, and it has since flourished into a one-stop printshop.

For same-day and next-day printing services, check out Crystal Clear Images.com, offering commercial offset printing, professional graphic design, union printing, quick copies, banners, notary services, T-shirt printing, binding, signage and more. If it can go on paper, plastic, metal or wood, Crystal Clear can print it.

Sisters Code 440 Burroughs, Ste. 614 Detroit, MI 48202www.sisters-code.org [email protected]

313-575-4078

OWNER Marlin Page

Sisters Code helps prepare women to successfully change their careers and enter the field of technol-ogy. They provide training, mentoring, networking opportunities, and job placement. Sisters Code is a global social enterprise with a mission to educate, empower, and entice women ages 25-85 to explore the world of coding and technology.

We’d like to thank Crystal Clear Images.com for handling the printing of our guide and Sisters Code for setting up the online component, which is available at www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities.

Graphic Design: Elena Farmer, City of Detroit Media Services

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Resources for Small BusinessesDo Business with the City of DetroitInterested in doing business with the city of Detroit? The City of Detroit Purchasing Department is responsible for acquiring all the necessary services, materials and goods required to help the government function. All interested vendors should visit the city’s website or contact the Finance Department’s Purchasing division:

2 Woodward Ave., 1008 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI 48226

(313) 224-4600

www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Do-Busi-ness-with-the-City/Items-Out-To-Bid-Information

Motor City MatchMotor City Match provides $500,000 each quarter in competitive match-ing grants, as well as small-business and construction loans and technical assistance, and real estate services` to business owners and building owners looking to grow a business in Detroit.

500 Griswold St. Suite 2200 Detroit, MI 48226

844-DET-4MCM (844-338-4626)

www.motorcitymatch.com

BizGridThe BizGrid identifies several dozen Detroit-focused organizations offer-ing services for startup or growing small businesses. Find services such as

business planning and strategy, real estate assistance, funding, co-working space, and many others by following an interactive guide or downloading a resource chart.

www.detroitbizgrid.com

Michigan Economic Development CorporationThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, talent and jobs, tourism, film, and digital media incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. The MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, entrepre-neurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement, and urban and commu-nity development.

300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913

(888) 522-0103

www.michiganbusiness.org

Build InstituteBuild Institute is a spin-off of the for-mer D:Hive. It conducts a regular series of classes based on national standards for entrepreneurship education. Build Institute also offers networking events, mentorship, connections to resources and a nurturing community that allows ideas to develop and flourish over time.

2701 Bagley Ave., Detroit, MI 48216

(313) 265-3590

www.buildinstitute.org

BizdomUBizdom is a startup accelerator that provides seed funding and intense mentorship to entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow innovative tech-based startups in the downtown urban core of Detroit. It is focused on businesses that are web or tech-based, scalable and can get to beta, prototype, or first custom-ers within three months.

1528 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226

(313) 833-7800

www.bizdom.com

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, D2DD2D connects Detroit companies as buyers and suppliers. D2D programs help buyers identify local suppliers who know the market and can offer value. D2D programs help companies looking for sales by identifying contract opportunities and preparing them to be “buyer-ready businesses.”

500 Griswold St. # 2200, Detroit, MI 48226

www.d2dbusiness.org

(313) 963-2940

Detroit Micro Enterprise FundThe Detroit Micro-Enterprise Fund assists small businesses in their initial stage of development and established businesses with loan amounts ranging

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from $1,000 to $20,000 for start-ups and up to $50,000 for existing businesses. The fund actively seeks loan applicants with business acumen and moral charac-ter who can build a profitable business in their neighborhood.

440 Burroughs St. # 123, Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 879-4479

www.dm-ef.com

Detroit Development FundDDF has invested more than $27 million into Detroit businesses and neigh-borhoods and has assisted more than 200 small businesses, rehabbers and contractors. Of these, 64% are minori-ty-owned companies and 49% are women-owned companies. Down-pay-ment assistance grants also have been provided to more than 65 families purchasing homes in targeted Detroit neighborhoods

277 Gratiot, Third Floor, Detroit, 48226

(313) 784-9547

www.detroitdevelopmentfund.com

Food Lab DetroitFoodLab Detroit is a group that supports the development, growth, and coopera-tion of locally owned socially and envi-ronmentally responsible food enterpris-es. Members share info, resources, and emotional support; organize technical and financial assistance; learn to bal-ance financial, social and environmental

ADD YOUR BUSINESS TO THIS DIRECTORY!

If you’re a small-business owner and want to add

your establishment to this guide, go to

www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities

and look for the link to the Business Directory.

goals; and hold themselves accountable to the commitments they make.

4444 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201

313-799-3468

www.foodlabdetroit.com

10,000 Small BusinessesReady to take your business to the next level? Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Program gives you the tools you need to develop your business. Gain practical skills in areas like negotiation and marketing that will help your grow-ing business succeed.

440 Burroughs, Suite 205 Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 758-6041

www.10ksbdetroit.com

ProsperUs DetroitPropserUs is an organization that trains people who live in predominantly mi-nority and lower income communities to start businesses.

2835 Bagley, Suite 800 Detroit, MI 48216

313-914-5315

www.prosperusdetroit.org

Detroit SoupAt the nexus of Shark Tank and a pot-luck, Detroit Soup is a microgranting dinner that supports entrepreneurs. At each dinner, entrepreneurs present their projects and attendees vote on which project gets awarded a microgrant.

1401 Vermont St, Detroit, MI 48216

http://detroitsoup.com/

[email protected]

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Published November 2015

www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities

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