Daily Detroit

On your Friday editon of Daily Detroit:

Jer spotlights The Mug, a cozy new coffee shop in the budding Piety Hill neighborhood, just north of Downtown.

Then, Devon dishes on a revamped spot in the heart of Downtown: Soraya. Soraya is located where Maru sushi used to be in downtown Detroit.

Plus, hear about the buzz around the GW Home concept that Gardner White is doing in the old UnderArmour location on Woodward.

Then we talk about the surcharges that some restaurants are adding to bills to deal with increasing costs. Are these changes fair to customers, or even a sutainable business model?

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On today's edition - we talk with former city council president and recent non-profit executive at The Heat and Warmth Fund, Saunteel Jenkins. She's running for mayor of the great city of Detroit, and we're going to get into a number of issues that matter.

More detailed shownotes and transcript to come on our website.

Today's show is in three parts -

Detroit might return to the WNBA, thanks to a star-studded lineup of heavy hitters in sports and business. We discuss.

Jack Flaherty returns to the Detroit Tigers

and Dan Campbell has a new offensive and defensive coordiantor. Fletcher Sharpe gives his takes on the picks.

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In this episode, Jer talks with Dena Walker, the manager, and Mickey Lyons, a frequent guest and local historian, about the iconic Detroit bar, The Old Miami.

Celebrating its 45th anniversary, The Old Miami is described as a "dog park for humans," a unique dive bar that has become a fixture in the Cass Corridor.

A place with a spirit of zero judgment, it embraces of a diverse crowd of regulars, artists, musicians, and tourists, and how it has survived and thrived for so many years.

Dena shares how the bar embraces the Detroit vibe and history, where nothing feels pretentious.

The episode also covers Old Miami's place in the community and its 45th anniversary celebration featuring a luge festival benefiting Little Blessings, a horse therapy ranch for veterans, on Saturday.

More details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFbJfEQvebt/

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We talk about a ton of things - from trying Vecino and an Archery cafe, to visiting an old favorite in Kouzina.

Plus we get into some news - how the University of Michigan is expanding in Detroit and why it's important to connect Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Your listener feedback on I-75 cap plans.

And of course, address the cone-troversy between American and Lafayette and shout out the neighborhood coneys we love.

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In this episode of Daily Detroit, I talk with Dan Horn, Vice President of Mobility for Franco Integrated Communications, about the impact of conferences and events in Detroit and Metro Detroit.

We explore the importance of these gatherings beyond just trade shows, highlighting their crucial role in economic development, connecting businesses, and advancing key industries like mobility.

We get into the variety of conferences held in the region, from the Detroit Auto Show to industry-specific events, and how they serve as a platform for collaboration, sharing expertise, and building partnerships.

We talk about the economic boost these conferences provide to the region through hotel bookings, dining, and other local spending, while simultaneously attracting investment and talent.

It is stressed how these events encourage in-person interactions to strengthen relationships and create opportunities that cannot be achieved through virtual communication alone.

Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day.

More on Franco: https://franco.com/

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Today, we discuss two major news stories affecting Michigan, but have national ties.

The first is a sudden federal government funding freeze, the second is the announcement that US Senator Gary Peters will not be seeking reelection.

The federal funding freeze has caused confusion and chaos at government and non-profit organizations and may impact school lunches, veteran's services, affordable housing, and other services.

Second, Senator Gary Peters's surprise decision to not seek re-election has prompted some potential contenders to announce their interest in his vacant seat, including Pete Buttigieg. To the disappointment of some of her supporters, current Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not in the running.

Full transcript to come on our website, dailydetroit.com

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The people behind the popular Noble Fish sushi restaurant and White Wolf Japanese patisserie,will be opening two new Asian food halls in Metro Detroit called "Noble Village."

The first, a 12,000-square-foot location, will be in Clawson at the site of the existing Noble Fish and White Wolf locations. This hall will incorporate the existing brands, expand seating and offerings, and include a ramen counter and a cocktail bar.

The Clawson food hall is expected to open in phases beginning in March and include an adjacent grocery section and a larger grab-and-go selection.

The second project, a massive 34,000-square-foot food hall in Novi, will be at the current location of One World Market, a Japanese grocery store owned by the same group.

This location will be significantly larger and include more food concepts including a cocktail bar, an Asian fried chicken concept, a sandwich concept, an Izakaya restaurant, an expansive second floor theater space, and an expanded marketplace including an Asian spirits section. It is projected to open within a couple of years.

Doran Brooks, director of business development for Noble Village Group, joined us on the show to talk about not only the two major upcoming expansions, but his story and things he's learned over the years as a restauranteur.

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