Detroit's main international airport. Downtown Detroit is a 30-minute drive or a one-hour ride on the 261 bus.
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A world-class museum with a 65,000-strong collection ranging from Van Gogh to Diego Rivera to Kihinde Wiley - right across from our venue! A must-visit for anyone with even a passing interest in art.
A sprawling, well-manicured island between Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON featuring beautiful architecture, beaches, parks, wildlife, an aquarium, a nature centre, hiking trails, and the legendary Belle Isle Conservatory.
One of the country's best curations of technological change and American history. Planes, trains, and automobiles - including the Lincoln Continental in which President Kennedy was assassinated and the bus where Rosa Parks's fight for civil rights began.
The finest dining Detroit has to offer. Fresh and imaginative seafood with influences from Japan and the Pacific Northwest. Reservations required; chef's tasting menu highly recommended.
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Sophisticated farm-to-table dining reflecting the owner's Singaporean roots. Inventive and excellent meat, seafood, and dumplings.
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Upscale Italian in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Contemporary takes on the indulgent classic pastas, mains, and pizzas.
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Flavourful Thai with a moody neon aesthetic to match. Nicole recommends the khao soi; Maxwell backs the BBQ beef. Neither can pass up any/all of the desserts!
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Using a truly special blend of flavours and techniques from the Middle East, Europe and Asia, Warda delivers James Beard Award-winning savory and sweet pastries. A no-brainer choice for brunch.
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Some of the best Japanese food we've had outside of Japan. Ima's unique udon broth and hearty beef curry were a mainstay of our time in Detroit.
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Nicole and Maxwell's old neighbourhood spot - a James Beard-nominated Eastside diamond in the rough. Approachable Moroccan cuisine served by one of our favourite Detroiters, Chef Omar.
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One of the top coffee roasters in the country. A great place to start a walk through Detroit's downtown core. Max recommends a cortado, or their nitro cold brew on a hot day.
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An authentic Detroit (Hamtramck) experience. A hole-in-the-wall serving mammoth portions of mouthwatering chicken and lamb, dolma, rice, and fresh smoothies. The shawarma combo with rice and soup was Max's post-workout meal for years.
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A Mexicantown tradition. You can't go wrong with this menu, but we recommend the caldo de res soup and tacos al pastor, lengua, and tinga. You may be treated to a Mariachi serenade if you dine in!
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