the buzz

Dad's Day, Dad's Way

Give him something he'll really love (besides his kids, of course).

EASY RIDER

Geared toward the beginning road rider, the 2010 Trek 1.2

bike (shown, left) is lightweight, tough and easy to handle,

whether touring the countryside or cruising for fitness — and

receives rave reviews from professionals and civilians alike.

The aluminum frame and Bontrager's carbon fork make an

impressive combination usually seen on much more expen-

sive bikes. $879.99. D&D Bicycles & Hockey, Berkley (248-

547-0770; ddbicyclesandfitness.com ).

—

Lynne Konstantin

BBC) AND B-BALL

.

Treat Dad to an easy after-

noon savoring barbecue

d a ballgame. Named

one of Bon Appetit's Best

New Barbecue Restaurants

in 2009, Slows Bar-B-Q

(313-962-9828; slowsbarbq.com) in Detroit has been rack-

ing up local raves since. Offering all the classic smoky faves,

like Niman Ranch Texas-style beef brisket and St. Louis-

style spareribs, sandwiches like the Mary Ann (brisket

served with dill pickles and thinly sliced onion, shown), new

twists topped with foodie-esque extras like marmalade and

smoked Gouda, plus mac-n-cheese, hoppin' jack, banana

pudding and a tree-lined patio on which to enjoy it all, this

new Corktown classic is just a short drive from Comerica

Park, where he can while away the remains of the day

cheering our Tigers (detroittigers.com).

— L.K.

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