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A New Breed of Restaurateur Pt. 1

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, December 06, 2012
There's been a paradigm shift in Metro Detroit. In the past, restaurant chains were king, spawning scores of copy-cat eateries. Today, the focus is on unique experiences in unique spaces that understand and want to be a part of the community they're in. In a two-part series Metromode's Nicole Rupersburg looks at the region's new generation of restaurateurs.

A Dozen Game-Changing Buildings in Metro Detroit

Patrick Dunn Thursday, October 25, 2012
Architecture can catalyze a neighborhood or change the way we think about our community. It can be inspiring, iconic, or even controversial. So which buildings rate as game-changers in Metro Detroit? We asked a quartet of prominent local architects to select twelve buildings worth paying attention to.

The New Old Vinsetta Garage

Kim North Shine Thursday, July 19, 2012
Mac & cheese with that fill up? Not quite. Vinsetta Garage may be the latest Metro Detroit culinary hot spot but it's also a triumph of repurposing and redevelopment. From 1900s service station to hip eatery, this Berkely rebuild demonstrates how a vintage building can become a modern neighborhood destination.

If Dallas Can Do It, Why Can't Detroit?

Kim North Shine Thursday, July 28, 2011
In Texas, Dallas is referred to as The Big D. And like our D, it's a sprawling metropolitan region ringed by suburbs and freeways, and deeply in love with its cars. We are talking oil country after all. Despite that, the city also has a growing light rail system with over 70 miles of track. So, why them and not us?

Metro Detroit YPs Get Game

Tanya Muzumdar Thursday, July 21, 2011
A recent Knight Foundation study found that social offerings top the list of concerns for Metro Detroiters. Justin Jacobs answers that study with the question: "Got game?" From basketball to softball to kickball, his sports and rec company Come Play Detroit is becoming the go-to social organization for local young professionals. Next up? The world's largest dodgeball game.

Welcome To Halloweentown

Tanya Muzumdar Thursday, October 28, 2010
From Berkley to Romeo to Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit is all about All Hallow's Eve. And we're not talking about the commercial scare factories and creepy corn mazes that dot SE Michigan's landscape. These are homegrown, neighborhood efforts that turn quiet residential streets into a free-to-see Halloween hullabaloo.

Upscale Markets In A Down-Sized Metro

Amy Kuras Thursday, July 16, 2009
In a region littered with Krogers, high quality, locally owned food markets are not only holding their own, they're attracting a loyal fanbase of Metro Detroit foodies.

Young Guns In Metro Politics

Daniel Johnson Thursday, April 02, 2009
They're under 35 and they got elected. Meet a trio of young Metro Detroit politicians, all determined to bring new ideas and new perspectives to their communities. Can they facilitate the changes SE Michigan so desperately needs?

48 Hours In Berkley & Clawson

Melinda Clynes Thursday, December 18, 2008
Nestled alongside its more notable neighboring cities, Berkley and Clawson are all-too content to keep their small town charms secret. Their downtowns are compact and have the kind of handmade feel other urban centers strive for and rarely achieve. Metromode explored every nook and cranny to give you the inside scoop.

Hollywood Rentals

Jon Zemke Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The need for quality rental units goes beyond new urbanist ideals. It also means dollars where you least expect them. Michigan just passed one of the most ambitious film incentive packages in the nation. Hollywood's come calling. And guess what they're looking for? Modern rentals in walkable downtown settings.

The D Brand and You

Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey Thursday, January 17, 2008
The 'D' brand isn't just about pulling in conventions and tourists. With the D Brand Summit, branding gurus are showing us how the power of the 'D' can also attract more talent and business to the region.

A Delectable Directory Of SE Michigan's Foodie Shops

Tanya Muzumdar Thursday, October 25, 2007
Food, glorious food. What more could you ask for?

The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium: More Than Money

Scott Paul Dunham Thursday, June 14, 2007
Like American Idol, each year local startups strut their stuff at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, presenting in 'lightning round' pitch sessions for the attention of venture capital managers and angel investors. But support can mean more than just a quick infusion of cash, it can also spell success for Michigan's economy.

Michigan Music Fests: Mozart To Mosh Pits

Melinda Clynes Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are." Clearly the man loved his polka. metromode offers up a Summer Music Festival guide worth singing about.

Guest Blogger: Maud Lyon

Maud Lyon Thursday, June 07, 2007
Our guest blogger for this week is Maud Lyon. Maud is the founding director of the Cultural Alliance, and a consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations.Check back here each week day to read Maud's thoughts on the state of arts and culture in Michigan.
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