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t doesn't get more "main" than
Woodward Avenue. The unoffi-
cial dividing line separating east
from west this year marks its bicen-
tennial as the region's central artery.
And while other roads may carry
more traffic, the connection to
Woodward is inescapable. Lined with
sepia-toned memories, to be sure, of
streetcars, stores and shoppers galore,
an ongoing revitalization is steadily
coaxing Woodward out of its long
slumber.
A new shop here. A spiffy restau-
rant there. And now, increasingly, a
place to call home. The transition of
Detroit's hub is not to be missed from
its Detroit River roots, up past the
Boulevard and beyond.

154 South Old Woodward Avenue

Downtown Birmingham (kitty-corner from Birmingham Theater)

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OCTOBER • 2007

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You might be inclined to do a double-

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take as you motor north from the
river. After all, the view — gleaming
new office towers, handsome light
posts, the sculpture and shooting
fountain in Campus Martius park, the
crowds — is hardly the dusty image
of only a few years ago.

But better to keep your eyes on the
road and take in the sights from your
perch at Au Bon Pain (in Campus
Martius, 800 Woodward, 313-226-
6600). Savor a rich cup of coffee and
fresh-baked sweet roll in the morning,
and come back at lunch for a savory
salad or two-fisted sandwich. Make
sure to grab a seat outside at one of
the café tables or on the ledge of the
fountain. A meal never tasted so good.
Flanking the park on its northern
edge, the post-modern Compuware
building houses a range of eater-
ies, including the famous, neon-clad
Hard Rock Café (45 Monroe, 313-
964-7625) and The Woodward (1040
Woodward, 313-964-44 ,14), where
foodies rave about its bistro-style fare,
and history buffs give kudos to its
decor, which reflects the original street
layout of Woodward from 1807.
Also calling Compuware home is
an outpost of off-beat Ben & Jerry's
(1012 Woodward, 313-964-2185),
where those insistent cravings for
Chunky Monkey or Cherry Garcia can
be soothed any day of the week.
And if you're dining with a friend,