JULY 2011 I VOLUME 02 ISSUE 07

CONTENTS

FEATURES

20 1Summer Travel 2011

As we reach summer's mid-point, the open road awaits and
our picks for short-haul getaways won't dissapoint.

Reporting by Lynne Konstantin

22 1Coming to America

With America's birthday upon us, what is the immigrant
experience like today?

Essay by Karynne Naftolin

24 IA Day in the Life: Eastern Market

Since 1841, Detroit's Eastern Market has been a hub of
commercial activity.

Photo Essay by Brett Mountain

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12 I Home Brew

Look what's popping up
in Corktown these days.

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9 I Magnum Opus

Can a girl really spin like a boy?

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16 I The Scallion

Guess what the pots are
giving little Johnny for his
birthday?

26 I Night Cap

Does this key hold the
philosophy of life?

Editor's Letter
Jukebox

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15 The Round Up

Five Things/Kids Love
Foodie

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Highlights

8

Ben Falik is JEWFRO

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Contests

Here and Now

GIGS

Economic Op-Ed

16

Secret Sauce (Lite)
TheQ&A

last month's winner

Kiddush Club

18

The Gina Monologues
Culinary Quickstep

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THE JULY COVER:"Byway Bound" illustration by Neal Aspinall/Corbis; arrangement by Deborah Schultz

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