"One of America's Best Italian Restaurants"
2008 Zagat, Buon Italia
made-to-order treat.
Contemporary Art Detroit (4454
Quietly sitting in the shadow of
Woodward, 313-832-6622). Located
the Fisher Building, a block north
in a former automobile showroom,
of the Boulevard and a few in from
the "professionally grafittied" exterior
Woodward, the lovely, sublime Cuisine gives way to a raw interior, the perfect
(670 Lothrop, 313-872-5110) is aptly
backdrop for MOCAD's dramatic exhi-
named, as food is not merely prepared, bitions.
it's celebrated and savored.
Independent movie aficionados are
And in the Fisher Building proper
fiercely loyal to the screenings at the
is the new South Beach Pizza Bar
Detroit Film Theater (313-833-2323),
(W. Grand Boulevard at Second, 313-
inside the DIA, while bibliophiles of all
556-9993), where after the last of the
ages find Nirvana at the main branch
gourmet pizzas are served, the lights
of the Detroit Public Library (5201
go down to reveal a Miami-style "ultra Woodward, 313-833-1000).
lounge."
Finally, just north of Six Mile, La
Dolce Vita (17546 Woodward, 313-
ENTERTAINMENT/
865-0331), newly invigorated and
HANGOUT
spilled up on the inside, plays a hide-
Plays, musicals, concerts, ballet, operas
and-seek number on those driving by,
and comedy acts, plus big-league
what with its ivy covered Woodward-
sporting events, draw crowds year-
facing fence and discreet sign. The
round to this Woodward corridor.
food never misses and the atmosphere Even those without a Woodward
is eclectic, energetic and sophisticated, Avenue-proper address benefit from
especially its cozy courtyard. Truly an
its adjacency, including Music Hall
experience not to be missed.
Center for the Performing Arts
Over on Park Avenue, the popularity (350 Madison, 313-963-2366) Detroit
of the neighborhoody Town Pump
Opera House (1526 Broadway,
(100 W. Montcalm, 313-961-1929), the
313-961-3500) and Gem Theatre
elegantly appointed, contemporary
(333 Madison, 313-963-9800), plus
Centaur (2233 Park, 313-963-2158),
PuppetART (25 E. Grand River, 313-
and the wonderfully restored, jazzy
961-7777), where puppets, not actors
(and smoky) Cliff Bell's (2030 Park,
or actresses, rule the stage. Nearby, on
313-961-2543) means parking can be
the WSU campus, its graduate theatre
a challenge. But few complain. After
company performs at the Hilberry
all, streets filled with crowds and the
Theatre (4841 Cass, 313-577-2972).
cacophony of a pulsing urban scene
More than just greenery and a
is a welcome anecdote to years of
place to sit back and contemplate the
unnerving silence.
world, Campus Martius (www.cam-
And this being Hockeytown, the
pusmartiuspark.org) hosts year-round
aptly named Hockeytown Café (2301
programming including free concerts,
Woodward, 313-695-9500) in Foxtown movies and ice skating, plus robust
pays homage to, and venerates,
gardens, restored historic monuments,
Detroit's beloved Red Wings.
sculptural lighting and glorious foun-
Lastly, Detroiters are known to
tains.
take their bowling seriously, and this
And if you have some extra "green"
"sport" most likely got its start at
in your wallet, you might want to try
the still open Garden Bowl (4120
your luck or indulge in the fine res-
Woodward, 313-833-9700).
taurants and chic nightclubs at either
the MGM Grand Detroit (www.mgm-
ARTS + CULTURE
granddetroit.com ), Greektown (www
Any talk of Detroit's cultural scene
greektowncasino.com) or Motor City
begins and ends near the intersec-
(www.motorcitycasion.com ) casinos.
tion of Woodward and Warren,
where, either fronting Woodward, or
EVENTS
within a block or two, are the newly
America's Thanksgiving Parade
renovated Detroit Institute of Arts
(wwwtheparade.org) makes its annual
(5200 Woodward, 313-833-7900),
trek down Woodward Avenue on
the Detroit Historical Museum
Turkey Day, immediately following the
(5401 Woodward, 313-833-1805), the
10k Turkey Trot running race.
Detroit Science Center (5020 John R,
Indeed, downtown Detroit hums
313-577-8400) and the Museum of
throughout the year with festivals
African American History (315 E.
and celebrations for just about every
Warren, 313-494-5800).
theme. For a complete "to do" list, visit
Lovers of contemporary
www.visitdetroit.com . ❑
praise MOCAD — Museum of
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Theatre, Sports, and Opera-
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Thru November 15
Foxtown Grille
2203 Woodward Avenue
Located in the Historic Fox Building
313.471.3500
Buy one dinner
get one free
3 coupons per table, no separate checks, not mild
during Fillmore, Comerica f Fov theatre events
and Limb game days. Call for menalions. For ,our
convenience, please call ahead for valid days.
iscovering
Owntown...
The Max, casinos,
opera, theater-
Our Famous Dishes...
Dover Sole, Sauteed Perch,
Baby Back Ribs, Pancho
Burger, Medallions of Beef
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Private Party Room Available
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313-965-4970
Main Floor Penobscot Building
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