Fire station · Poletown East
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Bourdain ate: crab cakes, lamb chops, and Caesar salad Lunch dates: Lt. Mike Devons and other firefighters
Hotel · Corktown
Hip hotel offering polished rooms & suites with a retro vibe, plus a rooftop bar & a fitness center. On a bustling street lined with bars and eateries, this trendy hotel in a brick building is a mile from Comerica Park stadium, 3 miles from Detroit Riverwalk and less than a mile from Interstate 75. Polished rooms with wood paneling and a retro vibe provide TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers, in addition to Wi-Fi. Suites have separate living rooms. An industrial-chic rooftop bar features small plates, floor-to-ceiling windows and a retractable glass roof. Other amenities include a fitness center and a grand ballroom. Breakfast and valet parking are available.
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Park · Wayne State
This vibrant sculpture park, once an industrial site, bursts with dynamic street art, recycled sculptures, and hidden gems like studio spaces and eateries.
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Supermarket · Midtown
Supermarket featuring smoothies, handmade tacos, and other lunch options, plus a liquor store.
Italian restaurant · Downtown
San Morello is a chic Italian spot in Detroit serving up wood-fired pizza and inventive pasta, all in a beautiful atmosphere with top-notch service.
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Cocktail bar · Downtown
The Skip is a vibrant, colorful bar in downtown Detroit with a festive outdoor space for creative frozen drinks and craft cocktails, perfect for a laid-back hangout.
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Mexican restaurant · Hubbard-Richard
Charming cash-only spot for grilled chicken and tacos, where the atmosphere buzzes with energy—perfect for a casual bite and cold beer.
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Brewery · Islandview
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Bar · North End
Set in an 1890 building, this gathering place with vintage-inspired decor serves seasonal cocktails.
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Business park · Milwaukee Junction
Converted 7-building, century-old auto factory now housing artist studios, concerts & movie shoots.
Brunch restaurant · CBD
Hip, airy spot offering creative spins on brunch favorites, plus craft beer and classic cocktails.