Black Wealth Summit Presented by the MDBBA
Black Wealth Summit Presented by the MDBBA Location: Huntington Tower 2025 Woodward Aveune & East Elizabeth Street, Detroit, MI. Friday, October 6, 9:30AM - 5PM Website: www.MDBBA.com
Joe Vicari Restaurant Group becomes the 22nd largest restaurant group in the United States
The Michigan based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, has become the 22nd largest restaurant group in the United States in terms of restaurant unit count with 25 restaurants across 10 concepts, as ranked by Nations Restaurant News and Technomic. For over 40 years, Detroit restaurateur Joe Vicari has opened restaurants based on three basic principles: fresh authentic cuisine, impeccable service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. These three values are conveyed in each brand. Today, the restaurant group operates locations in metro Detroit, MI, Las Vegas, NV, and Nashville, TN. Restaurant concepts include Andiamo, a made-from-scratch Italian restaurant that first opened in 1989. Joe Muer Seafood, established in 1929 (and later acquired by Vicari), providing fresh seafood and premium aged meats. The Statler French-American Bistro, offering classic French-influenced cuisine with a modern twist. The Birmingham Pub, providing a twist to the classic gastropub experience. The Bronze Door offering a modern reimaging of classic dishes. Andiamo Bistro serving scratch-made Italian pasta dishes in a casual setting. The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group also includes 29º 41º Mediterranean Street Food, created by Michelin Star-awarded Chef Jacques Van Staden. The company additionally owns The Country Inn Restaurants and Vito’s Bakery, which has been serving made-from-scratch authentic Italian family recipes for over 53 years. Outside of Detroit, the group also owns Andiamo Steakhouse at the D Las Vegas Casino, and Joe Muer Seafood in Nashville. Joe Vicari Restaurant Group: Website: https://vicarirestaurants.com/
Eloise Asylum Creeps through Fox 2
Eloise Asylum 30712 Michigan Aveune, Westland, MI Email: Operations@eloiseAsylum.com Phone: (734) 447-5515 Website: EloiseAsylum.com
Model T 115th Birthday
The first of 15 million Model Ts rolled off the production line in 1908 at Henry Ford’s original Detroit factory at 461 Piquette Avenue. An unprecedented and revolutionary machine, the Model T helped make Detroit the Silicon Valley of its era and influenced automotive trends into the current century. Detroiters can celebrate the car that put the world on wheels at the annual Model T Birthday Party on Sunday, October 1. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum will mark the occasion with free Model T rides, a vintage vehicle show, live music, food and shopping between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission to the museum’s event space on the first floor is free. The line for free T rides (subject to availability) will form at the historic front entrance. T Birthday cake will be served at Noon! Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission includes optional guided tours at 10 a.m., Noon, and 2 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $17. Through photographs, film, exhibits, original artifacts, and more than 60 rare vehicles, the Ford Piquette Museum brings to life the industrial, cultural, and social history of the City of Detroit just after the turn of the century. A cultural anchor in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, just east of the Fisher Building, the museum attracts over 35,000 people annually.
Riverside Marina talk about the end of boating season
Riverside Marina is owned by the City of Detroit. Riverside Marina was built in the late 1980s by businessman Porterfield Wilson and former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young. Riverside Marina is Michigan?s only minority designed, developed and managed marina.
Daxton Hotel?s partnership with Bakehouse 46
Daxton Hotel?s new fall offerings, including Daxton Hotel?s partnership with Bakehouse 46 (cider, donuts, and ice cream menu at the Daxton Delight walk -up window) and the new oyster bar at Geode Bar & Lounge during Golden Hour. Daxton Hotel is located at 298 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with La Palapa del Parian
La Palapa Owner Nancy Diaz joins in the kitchen for some traditional Mexican cuisine. El Parian operates five food trucks and four locations in Detroit, Allen Park, and Roseville.
Custom candle-making with Enerlight Candle Co.
Tiffany Patton, CEO of Enerlight Candle Co., demonstrates how people can make their own custom candles at her store in Southfield.
Cask & Kettle Hard Coffees Introduces New Pumpkin Spiced Coffee for Fall 2023
Cask & Kettle Hard Coffees in Battle Creek is excited to announce the introduction of its newest flavor ? Pumpkin Spiced Coffee, a mouth-watering 81% proof restaurant-style hard coffee you can make at home. This new craft cocktail flavor puts a twist on the iconic fall favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte craze by mixing in premium distilled spirits. The new Pumpkin Spiced Coffee is best enjoyed by brewing it through your Keurig� brewer or with hot kettled water, topped off with your favorite creamer. Other Cask & Kettle varieties, all made with high quality spirits, include Irish Coffee, Hot Blond Coffee, Mint Patty Coffee, Mexican Coffee and Spiked Dry Cider. Cask & Kettle are the makers of the first K-POD� cocktail and is now available in independent liquor stores and select Meijer locations. Check out the store locator to find them on a shelf near you: https://caskandkettleusa.com/where-to-buy/
Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union Annual Support in Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Cornerstone Community Financial Invites Community Members to, ?Be a Game Changer,? with Annual Toy Drive Benefitting DMC Children?s Hospital of Michigan Patients throughout September, in Support of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, CCF Will Collect, Match and Deliver Games of all Varieties, From Puzzles to PlayStations.
Lean in with Liz and Mean Jean from 105.1 The Bounce
Liz and Mean Jean from 105.1 The Bounce talk about the latest celebrity gossip.
Savor Dinner Series presented by Hour Detroit
A four-night dinner series featuring custom menus developed by the city?s most celebrated chefs. Each night, a duo of chefs prepares a one-of-a-kind four-course meal complete with thoughtfully selected wine pairings. Guests also enjoy a cocktail hour, light appetizers, live entertainment, and unique art installations for the ultimate culinary experience. https://savordetroit.com The event is October 2-5 at the Great Lake?s Culinary Center. We?d like to get one of our chef duos to do a cooking segment with you to highlight the event.
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Yappy Hour
Yappy Hour is a fundraiser where you can actually bring your dog or cat for a fun night out! Proceeds go to the Michigan Animal Rescue League. Our own Lori Pinson and her pup Luca share their experience. If you missed this year's Yappy Hour but still want to help animals waiting for their forever home, go to MARL.ORG
Free pop-up space caters to students interested in careers in design
Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design and Foot Locker's LEED initiative are hosting a free pop-up space featuring workshops and panels, now through September 20 at 160 W. Fort Street in Detroit.
Detroit Comedian Mateen Stewart hosts the Motor City Comedy Fest
Drawing on real life experiences to present his unique brand of comedy, Detroit native Mateen Stewart returns home to host Sunday's Motor City Comedy Festival. Proud Dad Ronald joins him on set to discuss the long journey back home from California.
White Boy Rick Donates 50K to Charity
Rick Wershe "White Boy Rick" gives $50,000 to Love for a Child Organization. For more information: Contact Love For A Child: (248) 572-4158 Love For A Child 1550 W. Drahner Road Oxford MI 48371 Website: www.loveforachild.org
HopCat is back with "Hoptoberfest"
HopCat is back with "Hoptoberfest," a celebration of the world-famous Oktoberfest tradition featuring authentic Oktoberfest and German-inspired beers, along with special menu items. This limited-time food and beer menu is available from September 15 - October 1. HopCat would love to bring the Hoptoberfest experience to your studio and cook some of its special dishes live on air. German-themed items include the Bacon Krautketten, Currywurst Pretzel Hoagie, and Omas Apfel Crisp ala Mode. HopCat can also showcase and discuss its carefully curated selection of Hoptoberfest beers. I've attached a full press release and images for your reference. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you would like an opportunity to have HopCat visit your studio. You can learn more by visiting www.hopcat.com.
Reality TV star Daisy Kelliher from BELOW DECK to appear at Progressive Metro Boat Show
Yachting Legacy Daisy Kelliher will be on hand at the 2023 Progressive Metro Boat Show. Daisy is most recently known for her role as Chief Stew aboard the Bravo TV series BELOW DECK SAILING YACHT. Meet Daisy, talk about her experiences on the TV Show, get your picture with her and learn how to make her favorite Boating Cocktails at the show! Meet and Greet sessions will be at the show on Saturday and Sunday Sept. 16 and 17 from 11am – 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Daisy was introduced to travelling and sailing from a young age. Being born in France, then moving to Antigua and finally settling in Dublin, Ireland at the age of six, moving around and being by the water was always second nature to her. Daisy spent her summers learning to dinghy sail in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Her father (who is an experienced "yachtie" himself) encouraged his daughter to give the world of yachting a go. Just after 25 Daisy ventured to Antibes where she began her 11-year career in the world of super yachts. Daisy worked her way up to chief stew after being in the industry for 2 years and had a fulfilling career which mainly consisted of private sail boats, that had a world travelling itinerary. She was lucky enough to be able to travel to some incredible places including, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Thailand, all of the East and West coast of USA, Alaska, Hawaii, Scandinavia and a lot of Europe and the Caribbean. After 8 years of working full time in the industry covid hit, which led her on to her next journey, Below Deck. With three successful seasons under her belt as Chief stew on Below Deck Sailing, she's grateful she took that leap of faith and excited for what the world of yachting and reality TV has in store for her. For more information about the show, promotions, and contest information, visit Metroboatshow.net. The Progressive® Metro Boat Show is produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA). The Show, located at Lake St. Clair Metropark, will be held September 14-17. Hours: Thurs., Fri.: 1 p.m. – 7:30PM, Sat.: 11AM – 7:30PM and Sun.: 11AM – 6 PM. Admission: $10 for adults, children 12 and under free with an adult. Parking is $10 – or free to those with a Metroparks permit. General parking information can be found at metroparks.com. The Progressive® Metro Boat Show is sponsored by Progressive Insurance, the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Great Lakes Scuttlebutt, the official publication of MBIA Boat Shows. The Voice of Boating in Michigan Michigan Boating Industries Association, 8625 Richardson Rd., Commerce Twp., MI 48390 P: 734.261.0123, F: 734.261.0880, E: boatmichigan@mbia.org
Detroit Auto Show Brunch – Driving Student Success
Fresh Perspectives Seminars, an innovative College and Career program based in Detroit, proudly introduces Everton Swearing as its newly appointed Foundation Chair. Swearing, a distinguished design engineer and Sales Executive at VitescoTechnologies, a renowned German automotive supplier, brings his expertise to champion the organization's mission of fostering STEM pathways for students. Swearing's global leadership in sales for Vitesco’s comprehensive portfolio, encompassing hybrid electric, electric drive, combustion engines, electronic control units, and more, underscores his dynamic capabilities. Notably honored at the 37th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Award Conference in Washington, DC, earlier this year. Swearing is poised to infuse a fresh, dynamic energy into Fresh Perspectives Seminars. "I am thrilled to be part of an organization that is rewriting the playbook for student success," Swearing exclaimed. "Fresh Perspectives Seminars isn't just mitigating the student debt crisis with over $22 million in scholarships; it's shaping the destiny of STEM education. While financial resources have been limited, a transformative era is on the horizon." Inaugurating this exciting new phase, Swearing announced the organization's maiden fundraising endeavor: the "Detroit Auto Show Brunch – Driving Student Success." Scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2023, at The Player’s Playhouse, located at 332 E. Jefferson Ave. in Detroit. This milestone event promises to galvanize local stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and corporate entities invested in driving positive change. Fresh Perspectives Seminars, in tandem with its premier student cohort launching this Fall, is aligning with the organization’s annual flagship event,The Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp, -more- an annual college and career readiness conference. The organization's global footprint, extends to U.S., Vietnam, Honduras, Mexico, and Roatan, and resonates with their commitment to worldwide empowerment through seminars and workshops. Gwen Thomas, the visionary founder of Fresh Perspectives Seminars, highlights the pivotal role corporate partners can play: "We're calling on Michigan's finest in science, technology, engineering, and math to empower Metro-Detroit students for the global workforce." The inaugural cohort will comprise high school seniors hailing from Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland Counties, a testament to the program's local impact. Interested individuals, passionate about supporting this transformative cause, can secure tickets for the brunch, contribute financially, or explore corporate partnerships by visiting the official website at www.freshperspectivesseminars.org or contacting 609.474.4877.