Daily Detroit

Today's show is in two parts.

First, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent soon. Is he a fit for the Detroit Tigers? Or should we take the money - assuming he'd come - and spend it across more players?

Then, as we recorded this episode from Keyworth, we talk about Detroit City's new 4-4-2 form and the immense impact of Darío Suárez.

The team is playing with new offensive energy and not only is it fun to watch, but it puts points on the table.

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Jer is from the east side, and Devon from the west side. They meet near the middle to discuss what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. We lose power near the end of the show, but keep on plugging forward.

Where we've been:

01:40 - Jer Beat Drake to SheWolf in Detroit's Midtown by a few hours. Worth it?

06:08 - Devon went to the new Mezcal location in Midtown and has a full review. We also get into how just one block, or around a corner, can make all the difference in Detroit and whether or not the location works.

10:57 - A couple of pieces of harder news, as Rock Central and Rocket Mortgage are offering voluntary buyouts to a lot of employees.

13:56 - Do we really need to be building hundreds of thousands of more office spaces when it's clear the demand isn't there?

15:05 - Meanwhile UWM leader Mat Ishbia is building himself the largest occupied house in the state complete with an enchanted forest. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2023/07/18/phoenix-suns-mat-ishbia-bloomfield-township-michigan/70410992007/

17:28 - The Book Tower is getting five new restaurant concepts, from French to Japanese. We walk through them. Will the Book Tower be a must-go-to destination in the region for food and hospitality?

21:43 - The well-liked Avenue American Bistro in Wayne is opening up a second location at the Dearborn Hills Golf Club. No, you don't need to be a member to go. Jer gets schooled about the west side.

24:48 - The Firebird Tavern in Greektown is setting up a second location in Troy. To Devon, Big Beaver Road is "up north."

25:52 - Saffron DeTwa's Chef Omar Anani won a round on Chopped! Go watch it on Food Network. He moves on in the tournament.

26:00 - Bon Bon Bon was named one of the top 10 10 10 chocolate shops in the country by USA Today

26:15 - Randy is bringing KISS themed Rum into the studio soon. I give Devon fair warning, and learns he thinks KISS is overrated.

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Norris Howard and Jer answer some of your Detroit and Southeast Michigan related questions and respond to feedback.

The three main topics we got into had a lot of feedback and we picked a few of the responses that seemed to either be unique or go into a general category or feeling.

We talk about the future of movie theaters. Can Detroit support one? Is it even Detroit's fault if it can't with the changes of the pandemic? Also, cheers to Cinema Detroit who made a heck of a run as a brick and mortar and are now doing pop-ups.

A lot of feedback on our conversation about cannabis and the marijuana industry in Detroit. A couple of interesting thoughts.

And finally, a listener is very passionate about the Rosa Parks Transit Center, and wondered if we could make it a discussion topic. So we did! And it feels like there's so much more than could be done.

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The free Concert of Colors returns for a 31st year July 19-23. Ralph Valdez, Deputy Director for the event, joins me to preview the multiple days of festivities. Link: https://www.concertofcolors.com/

Then, we send you out the door with a few things you should know about. We have a newsletter - https://dailydetroit.substack.com/

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Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk a little sports, a little development, and try a new thing.

00:30 First, we try the new Pure Michigan Mix from McDonalds. Sprite Lymonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry frozen drink. Thumbs up or down? And what could be improved?

05:32 A new sports-ish bar is coming to downtown Detroit, Gilly's. It's to honor Dan Gilbert's late son Nick, who died all too soon of Neurofibramatosis. Will Detroit finally get that great sports bar that for son long we missed, back to the days of the Lindell AC?

08:52 The Detroit Pistons did well in the Las Vegas Summer League, and Fletcher admits he was wrong about Ausar Thompson.

14:22 Detroit City had some great shines of light on Wednesday, but not so much on Saturday. Dario Suarez really stepped up.

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Jer and Devon meet Friday with some fun and hot topics.

• First, where we've been. Jer shout outs MJ's North End Ice Cream in Detroit; and Devon celebrates the reopening of UnBurger in downtown West Dearborn.
• O'Flahertys in GPP is closed temporarily for repairs.
• Unsold electric vehicles are piling up, but why? It's complicated.
• Devon has additional details from the developer on the nine story building on Broadway in Detroit that's being built behind historic facades - that much of it will be affordable housing.
• We answer a listener question about why we cover the Metro Detroit region, and not just the city of Detroit.
• A pair of local museum cafes make the list of best in America. Lamy's in The Henry Ford and the Kresge Court in the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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A two parter. First, the CEO of Forgotten Harvest, Adrian Lewis joins me to talk about rescuing food and getting food that maybe you didn't buy at the grocery store but has a lot of goodness in it into the hands of those who need it.

Then, Bill Wild from the Midwest Independent Retailers association and I talk about the changes facing independent grocery stores and gas stations.

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Today's show is in three parts. First, recent developments in Detroit's marijuana business environment - including pushing a vote out to change on how close marijuana businesses can be from certain community places - have sparked a conversation.

The city voted 69-31 for recreational marijuana in 2018, but there are vocal and powerful corners not embracing it, and actively fighting against those businesses in the city. We discuss. Is it a NIMBY situation? (Not in my backyard)

Some background: https://twitter.com/TheDailyDetroit/status/1678800038737084418

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/proposal-would-give-detroiters-more-space-in-the-marijuana-industry/

Hill Harper is running for US Senate. We discuss his candidacy in relation to metro Detroit. Of course, both are welcome on the show for future interviews.

Finally, we answer a listener question on why we cover both the city and the suburbs (yes, we're a regional podcast).

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The Scarab Club has been active in Detroit's art community for over a hundred years. But, you might have driven by the building a bunch of times and never knew about it or the work they do.

Kayce Gifford joins Jer on the show to talk a bit about the history, what kinds of programs are offered, and an upcoming Garden Party.

The podcast episode gets into how the art club supports artists by hosting art shows and providing them with a platform to discuss their work. The host emphasizes that the club goes beyond simply showcasing artwork, as it also offers artists the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative process. This enriches the audience's understanding and appreciation of the art, as they can directly hear from the artists themselves. The club organizes various types of shows, including solo exhibitions and group shows. Overall, the club's support extends beyond providing a display space, as it creates a platform for artists to share their insights and artistic journey with the audience.

More: https://www.scarabclub.org/

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Three big topics today. Alex DeBrincat was signed by the Detroit Red Wings, as the Yzerplan picks up some offense. We have thoughts.

The hot-and-cold Tigers threw an impressive no-hitting across three pitchers against Toronto. Love to see it. The AL Central is a trash division this year, so we're still only 5.5 out and hope remains.

And finally, Detroit City FC talk. We go over the frustrating 1-0 loss to New Mexico United. Preview the upcoming match against Loudon that may have playoff implications. Then we answer some listener mail that boils down to "Why isn't Dario Suarez starting?" and what happened to Cy Goddard who left the team at the end of June.

Finally, we've had it with the white and green kits. Too much, too often. Let's get back to being LeRouge.

Maybe you think differently. Maybe you agree. 313-789-3211 for the voicemail, or dailydetroit -at- gmail dot com.

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