Get your curls poppin’ at this Corktown salon
When you walk into Joyola Mei Hair Salon in Corktown, you won’t see flat irons or curling irons, or smell anything like hair color being applied. “I’m using an ammonia free hair lighter, so it’s super gentle for curlies,” Joy Lewis, Owner of Joyola Mei told “Live in the D’s” April Morton as she applied hair color to a client.
This super chic Corktown restaurant will have you feeling like you’re touring Europe
With an eclectic menu ranging from a Mediterranean-inspired fish dish to some Georgian soup dumplings -- plus a sophisticated cocktail program to match -- Supergeil has all the ingredients for a fun night out. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.
Everything we saw at the return of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Detroit’s Corktown
Everything we saw at the return of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Detroit’s CorktownThe 20 best places to get cocktails in Detroit area, according to YelpAll the beautiful people we saw at the Motor City Tattoo ExpoAll the hot rods and hot people we saw at Autorama Detroit20 Detroit area Irish pubs and bars to celebrate St. Patrick’s DayEverything we saw at Tyler, the Creator’s Detroit show at Little Caesars Arena
photos.metrotimes.comVeteran wants bagpipes back after vehicle stolen in Detroit
DETROIT - A U.S. Air Force veteran just wants his bagpipes back after they were stolen along with his SUV on Saturday in Detroit’s Corktown, WDIV-TV Local 4 Detroit reports. Brian Leslie, who plays the bagpipes as part of the Metro Detroit Police and Fire Pipe and Drums, told the TV station that while his vehicle may be gone, the person responsible can drop the bagpipes off at any police precinct without any questions. “The car itself, if that can help somebody else, I’m all for it,” Leslie said. “But if we can get the bagpipes back in our hands, we can do more for some of the other fallen police, fire and soldiers and maybe bring a few more smiles to some of the people in Detroit.”Anyone with information about the Saturday, Feb. 12, theft can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP, or 1-800-773-2587, to report a tip anonymously. Read more:Grand Rapids man sentenced to life in prison for Kalamazoo murderWind advisory issued for southern Lower Michigan, 45 mph gusts expectedFormer Michigan GOP chair says she cooperated with Jan. 6 committee, has ‘nothing to hide’ after being subpoenaed
mlive.com62nd Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade to return for first time in years
The 62nd Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade is returning for the first time since 2019. The United Irish Societies (UIS) hosts the parade. Returning as Grand Marshal will be Peggy Gray who has worked on the Parade Times, a fundraising publication for the parade, for more than 15 years. “For 61 years, the St. Patrick’s Parade has brought together people of all cultures and nationalities in Metro Detroit to celebrate Irish culture and make lasting memories,” Gray said. This parade is a great time to celebrate Corktown, Detroit, and the positive momentum in the Corktown area.”The parade will also feature a Family Fun Zone located located at the northeast corner of Michigan and Sixth Street.
mlive.comDetroit’s largest rooftop lounge to be feature of 227-room Corktown hotel
DETROIT – A massive rooftop lounge will be a key feature of a new seven-story hotel set to break ground this week in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, developers said in a news release. The Godfrey Hotel, 1401 Michigan Ave., will be home to I|O, Detroit’s soon-to-be largest indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge, according to developers. It will feature expansive views of downtown Detroit and Corktown. Near Michigan Central Station and a new Ford Motor Company campus, the hotel will be “a significant development in Detroit’s resurgence,” said developer John W. Rutledge of Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group. A seven-story, 188-unit apartment building with ground floor retail and 26 integrated parking spaces is expected to rise first.
mlive.comRemembering Corktown Community Pillar Greg Mudge
Greg Mudge, owner of Mudgie’s Deli in Corktown, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 46. Since the news of his passing, there has been an outpouring of acknowledgement from the Detroit restaurant community and beyond, and many remember Mudge for his commitment to the community and his kindness. I need to say just a few words about my friend, Greg Mudge, the owner of Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop in Corktown, who died over the weekend, suddenly, at the age of 46. We talked, and talked, and talked, and talked and he was so worked up about the possibilities of life after the pandemic, about the things that were going to come back together. We wish Greg’s family and his co-workers and everybody else peace in this moment as they try to remember Greg Mudge.
wdet.orgState approves $11M in tax breaks for 2 Detroit redevelopment projects
DETROIT – Two Detroit redevelopment projects, representing more than $226 million in investment, were approved for $11 million in state tax breaks today. The city of Detroit is also supporting both projects with brownfield tax breaks. The tax break boosts the company’s projected 20-year return from 2% to 5%. The MSF board today approved a brownfield tax break of $5,034,365 to reimburse the developer, Lafayette Acquisition Partners, for those costs. “The commercial spaces will target local, place-based businesses and address underserved markets.”In addition to the state tax break, developers have local support with local portion of the brownfield tax break, estimated at $12,715,755.
mlive.comFirst big event of the season held at Corner Ballpark in Detroit amid noise concerns
The the first big event of the season at Corktown’s Corner Ballpark was held Saturday. It’s been a point of contention with neighbors of the Old Tiger Stadium, who complained about the loud music, late nights and crowds.
Detroit's Lady of the House restaurant quietly closed during the pandemic
click to enlarge Tom PerkinsChawanmushi from Detroit's Lady of the House. Acclaimed chef Kate Williams quietly closed her Lady of the House in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, the latest restaurant to fall victim to the economic toll of the pandemic.The news was first reported by Eater Detroit , which noted that the social media pages for the restaurant had been taken down. In a statement, Williams confirmed the closure was permanent. "The pandemic has been ravaging small businesses for a year now and I think if this has shown us anything it’s that nothing is for certain," Williams said.The restaurant first opened its doors in 2017 in the former Baile Corcaigh.Williams also heads the Karl's restaurant in downtown Detroit's Siren Hotel, which its website says is temporarily closed. According to, Williams is hosting a weekly pop-up at Corktown's Batch Brewing Co.
metrotimes.comPJ's Lager House 'closed for foreseeable future' following new COVID-19 shutdown
MT archivesIt could be the end of an era for a Corktown bar and rock venue.According to a Facebook post on Wednesday, PJ's Lager House is "closed for the foreseeable future. ""Our business and staff have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic," owner Paul "PJ" Ryder wrote. "In the absence of any additional financial relief, we are turning to you — our customers and community — for help," Ryder wrote. In fact, they started soon after Ryder bought the Lager House in 2007. Ryder listed PJ's Lager House for sale for $2.2 million last year, citing a variety of factors, including his age and the changing character of the neighborhood.
metrotimes.comHow to see Michigan Central Station’s Halloween drive-through light show experience
DETROIT - The historic Michigan Central Station is once again being resurrected for a family-friend Halloween event. “Glowing ghosts and spooky goblins are out to light up Michigan Central Station,” is the description of the Halloween event on its Facebook page. “Cruise by to see a spectacular light show from the safety of your vehicle.”The drive-through Halloween event begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. on both October 30 and 31. This isn’t the first time Ford has hosted some Halloween fun at Michigan Central Station. The automaker held a huge community Halloween party back in 2018, not long after it purchased the depot.
mlive.comShuttered Gold Cash Gold brings limited-seating brunch pop-up to Detroit's West Village
Though it's been eight long months since Gold Cash Gold served its final brunch after announcing that the Corktown eatery would be closing its doors, the culinary team has resurrected its brunch service — for a one weekend pop-up with limited seating in West Village. Organizers will be sanitizing surfaces every 20 minutes and ask that people limit the lobby to one party at a time. Also, the staff “will not be making any contact such as high fives or hugs,” according to chef Enszer Instagram post. The goal I have had since day one here is to continue to grow and push and educate all who comes through our doors,” chef Edwards wrote in February. Find out the latest Detroit dining news with our weekly food newsletter delivered every Friday morning.
metrotimes.comCoronavirus hits pause on Detroits housing market
Then the buyer stopped returning their messages. For the housing market, especially in Detroit, the pandemic has resulted in a virtual pause. Because the market has effectively been put on pause, there hasnt yet been any noticeable change in property values. Traditionally, the health of the housing market hasnt been strongly correlated to the economy at large. But were kind of at a standstill at the moment.Much like Detroits housing market.
detroit.curbed.comDevelopment news roundup: impact of coronavirus, Hudsons tower height revealed
As youd expect when in the midst of a global pandemic, development news has been relatively slow the past couple of weeks. Coronavirus and constructionDevelopers are trying to grapple with how COVID-19 will affect the global economy and construction. The Hudsons development, demolition of Joe Louis Arena, and several Ilitch projects (Detroit Medical Center Sports Medicine Institute, Womens City Club, Hotel Eddystone) are still moving forward as planned. Hudsons tower height finalizedAfter months of uncertainty about the ultimate height of the tower at the Hudsons site development, Bedrock Detroit has finally announced the number. Boutique hotel coming to CorktownA $45-million hotel project is looking to open at Michigan Avenue and Eighth Street in Corktown.
detroit.curbed.comFor $725K, a former body garage ideally located in Corktown
On Bagley Street just off Tumbull Avenue (right next to restaurants Folk and Mink), a former body garage listed for $725,000. The 2,300-square-foot cinder block property was built in the 1930s and called the Bagley Body Garage, according to the listing. The building could be repurposed for a number of creative uses, including a unique studio, commercial, or residential space. Many expensive properties have sold in Detroits oldest neighborhood over the last few years, driving up property values. 1524 Bagley Street is listed for $725,000 with James Tumey of Friedman Real Estate.
detroit.curbed.comDetroit St. Patricks Day Parade in Corktown
The annual Detroit St. Patricks Day Parade typically runs through Corktown on in mid-March. Experience a Detroit tradition and try to avoid getting pinched at the 62nd annual Detroit St. Patricks Day Parade on March 15, 2020, in Corktown. The family-friendly St. Patricks Day event, which is sponsored by the United Irish Societies, steps off at Sixth St. then heads down Michigan Ave. to 14th St. After you eat, you can run off the corned beef and hash at the 38th annual Corktown Races before the parade kicks off. For more details on the 62nd annual Detroit St. Patricks Day Parade or details on other family fun things to do this weekend visit the Metro Parent calendar.
metroparent.comDance in the dark with metro Detroit bands paying tribute to Bruce Springsteen at PJ's Lager House
click to enlarge Northfoto/Shutterstock.comThough New Jersey may stake claim to 70-year-old boss babe and proud member of the resistance Bruce Springsteen, Detroit also has a hungry and heart.For Darkness on the Edge of Corktown: a Springsteen Tribute, PJs Lager House has enlisted 20 local singer-songwriters to pay tribute to the man who gave us arguably one of the most perfect records of all time, 1982s. Among those who will take on Springsteens prolific 50-year career are Ryan Dillaha, Matt Dmits, Don Doop Duprie, Kate Hinote, Mike Galbraith, Emily Rose, Dave Toennies, Courtney Hurley, and Detroit House of Music founder Audra Kubat, among others. This might be Detroits closest thing to a Springsteen and E Street Band experience for now, considering the Born to Run hunk recently revealed that he and the band will record in the fall and take their show on the road in 2021.
metrotimes.comWhat $1,000 rents in Detroit right now
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence has some hardwood floors and wood trim that seem to be in great shape. This unique duplex runs along Fox Creek and is only a few blocks from AB Ford Park and the Detroit River. The two-bedroom unit has been recently renovated and has a new kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, updated bath, and more. The recently renovated two-bedroom residence comes with refinished hardwood floors and brand new kitchen appliances. Piety HillA spacious 2,328-square-foot unit in a duplex on Clairmount Street is renting for $1,000 per month.
detroit.curbed.comWhat $280K buys in Detroit right now
Boston-EdisonA 2,644-square-foot home on Edison Street is listed with Shelby Drabek of Red Carpet Premier for $289,900. This Tudor-style home near the Detroit Golf Course has a lovely brick exterior with some stone accents. This tiny Victorian cottage has a charming wood exterior with a lovely bay window and designs on the roof overhang. Theres some nice wood paneling and window trim, as well as exposed wood beams, though much of floor is new. Inside theres an astounding six bedrooms, and even a finished basement converted into a mother-in-law suite with a mini-kitchen.
detroit.curbed.comNemo's Bar in Detroit to host 33rd Annual Babe Ruth Birthday Party
click to enlarge Wikipedia Commons / Public Domain via the Sporting News ArchivesBabe Ruth, 1922. Once again, Tom Derry and his band of merry groundskeepers pay tribute to the Great Bambino with a birthday bash of Ruthian proportions at Nemos Bar & Grill in historic Corktown. As usual, the walls of Nemos will be covered from floor to ceiling with Derrys insane collection of Babe Ruth memorabilia. This years special guests include the Babes grandson, Tom Stevens, and his great-grandson, Brent Stevens. Free hot dogs, Cracker Jack, and Baby Ruth bars for all.
metrotimes.comIn Corktown, rent one of Detroits oldest homes for $1,875
Want to live in Corktown, Detroits oldest neighborhood? Then you could also live in one of Detroits oldest homes. On Wabash Street, right in the shadow of Michigan Central Station, the Joseph H. Esterling House is renting for $1,875 per month. (We couldnt find much about the homes historyif you have some info, let us know in the comments.) 2245 Wabash Street is leasing through Emily Kinnison of OConnor Real Estate for $1,875 per month.
detroit.curbed.comWhat $2,500 rents in Detroit right now
Welcome to this weeks installment of Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent for a certain dollar amount in various Detroit neighborhoods. DowntownA 946-square-foot unit in the Book Cadillac building on Shelby Street is renting for $2,400 per month. The one-bedroom unit has a new kitchen with a passthrough to the living room. CorktownA 1,237-square-foot unit at the recently completed Elton Park off Trumbull Avenue is renting for $2,450 per month. New CenterA 1,593-square-foot unit in the Lofts at New Amsterdam building on 2nd Avenue is renting for $2,470 per month.
detroit.curbed.comCheck out the amazing turnaround of a Second Empire home on Vinewood Street
This one on Vinewood Street, now for rent, is up there with the best. Kelly and David Larson have renovated several properties in Corktown, including two on Vermont Street and a multi-family on Dalzelle Street. The home at 3311 Vinewood Street just outside Southwest Detroit was built all the way back in 1877. The home is in the Second Empire styledistinguished by the mansard roof and dormer windowsexamples of which are mostly found in Brush Park mansions. Theres very little original trim, but the new baseboards are the exact same size and dimension.
detroit.curbed.comThe Corner at old Tiger Stadium site officially opens
The Corner, a 111-unit mixed use structure on the site of the old Tiger Stadium, opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The apartments are a mixture of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with 20 percent being available for those who make 80 percent of the area median income (around $42,000). According to The Corners website, studios are around 450 square feet and rent for a little over $1,000. The Corner is just one of many recent developments near the old Tiger Stadium, which was demolished in 2008. The Towns @ The Corner added 34 for-sale townhomes to the site, which sell for around $500,000.
detroit.curbed.comFor now, MDOT will not sell Greyhound station near Corktown
Last week, it looked as if the Greyhound bus station on Howard Street near downtown and Corktown wouldnt be around much longer. The decision was made after a September 16 site visit to Detroits Amtrak station in New Center, which was thought to be a possible landing spot for Greyhound. We conducted multiple tests with a typical intercity motor coach and determined the Amtrak facility is too narrow for these buses to safely pull out into traffic. Last week, MDOT said that a number of developers had expressed interest in buying the 2.2-acre Greyhound site, and were likely to demolish the station to make way for a new development. MDOT informed Greyhound that it had to vacate by October 13, which left the bus company scrambling for a new location.
detroit.curbed.comStroh's is launching a new Detroit-brewed Lager
"Stroh's also produces its Bohemian Pilsner at Brew Detroit, and last summer rolled out a summer wheat called Spirit Witbier. "Working with local people and businesses to create Detroit Lager has been a a true collaboration that symbolizes our desire play a meaningful role in Detroits future. "Strohs tapped Detroit-based designer Jesse Kassel for the Detroit Lager label design and an update for the Bohemian Pilsner. The oxblood and gold Detroit Lager label is a tribute to Detroit City FC, of which Stroh's is a sponsor.Strohs Detroit Lager will be available in cans and bottles at select bars and retailers throughout Michigan beginning Aug. 12. It will also be available to sample at Best of Detroit party on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Roostertail.
metrotimes.comPJ's Lager House isn't gone yet so it's throwing a Rock 'n' Roll BBQ
click to enlarge Courtesy of Deal BreakersRock n roll and barbecue? Less than a month since PJ Ryder announced that he listed his Corktown venue, PJs Lager House, for $2.2 million, some bands are coming together to celebrate the Lager House with a summer blowout. As for food, BBQ fare will be available thanks to Pat Burns, as will New Orleans-style cuisine from PJ himself. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20; 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-961-4668; facebook.com/lagerhouse. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning.
metrotimes.comPJ Ryder on why hes selling the Lager House
In late June, PJs Lager House in Corktown listed for $2.2 million. Heres our interview with Ryder on why hes selling the Lager House, which has been edited for space and clarity. Curbed Detroit: How have things been since you listed the Lager House and received all this media attention? In the 40s through the 60s, the Lager House was a place where actors coming to Detroit went to dinner, where politicians hung out. Eventually it switched to garage and punk, and people think thats legacy of the Lager House.
detroit.curbed.comLager House lists for $2.2M; owner cites changing Corktown
Corktown has changed a great deal since Paul PJ Ryder bought the Lager House in 2007 for $350,000. The changing character of Corktown is one of several reasons Ryder has cited for putting up the local watering hole and live music venue in late June. Ryder told the Metro Times that his age (65 years old) and the fact that hes never taken a paycheck in 12 years were factors. Thats what kind of place Corktown was. He told the Detroit News that hes already gotten some offers, but has turned them down.
detroit.curbed.comPJ Ryder explains why he's selling Detroit rock 'n' roll bar PJ's Lager House for $2.2 million
We have written about Ryder , and regularly feature events at the Lager House in our coverage. Anyway, I digress...In realty, PJ's Lager House faced financial difficulty from the beginning. For a stretch between the mid-2000s and the early 2010s, I was either at the Lager House or the Magic Stick almost every week. "We have great, great musicians in this town, and they come and play PJ's all the time, and we have great people that are coming to PJ's. Other buildings in the area have sold for $1 million, and the Lager House, in operation since 1914, is not just a building, but a brand.
metrotimes.comSouthwest Detroit Community Conversation
Lex Zavala, Director of Programs, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation:Being a lifetime resident of of Detroit, um, my family got to Corktown in the 1890s and growing up, everything from the Lodge freeway to River Rouge, from Jefferson to Warren, was Southwest Detroit. You know, it was kind of off limits, and Southwest Detroit was an island that nobody gave two S*** about. Theyve came to the program but at home theyre living a different situation where at any time theyre gonna be unrooted for where theyre at. Theyre gonna be sent to their countries or theyre gonna have to stay with an uncle or an aunt and their family dynamics is gonna change. Lex Zavala, Director of Programs, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation:Southwest Detroit is a border town.
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