There is no other place in the world that a venue like Motorcity Wine could exist. It’s heart beats to the rhythm of our city and it’s soul nourishes the culture of our community. What Melissa and David have created is a gift to all of us that love Detroit. This weekend Motorcity Wine celebrates…
The Detroit I Love 2018
Here at The Detroit I Love I don’t have favorites. There is no Best Of for me, but there are standouts that represent the flavor of what makes our city special, elements of Detroit that define what makes it unique. These people, organizations, and places are what inspires us to do what we do, they…
The Promoter I Love 2018 : Jerry Downey Jr.
The Promoter I Love : 2018 : Jerry Downey Jr. The promoter is the person behind the curtain that makes a party truly special. Along with sound and talent, the promoter is an integral part of the experience. They bring all of the elements together to create a work of cultural art. Jerry Downey is…
The Record Label I Love 2018 : PITS
The Record Label I Love : 2018 : PITS PITS stands for Place In Time & Space, and these three things work together to define each of their unique perceptions of the world. This inspired the start of the project as a series of after-hours events in the summer of 2016 at the now-defunct venues…
The Food I Love 2018 : Street Beet
The Food I Love : 2018 : Street Beet The pop-up food scene in Detroit has ebbed and flowed over the years but has stayed strong as an incubator for culinary talent. Many up and coming chefs have created events in unique venues, many moving on to brick and mortar locations. Nina Paletta and Meghan…