Wear your city on your sleeve with a selection of uniquely Motown products at Pure Detroit. This store was established in 1998 with the sole purpose of capturing and spreading the essence of the Motor City. And since it opened it has stood as a promoter of the city and its culture. From casual apparel and jewelry to gifts, bags and souvenirs, each item represents Detroit in some way or the other, whether it is through a design, a printed photograph or a logo. So, if you happen to be looking for a souvenir, this is the perfect place to shop.
Run by a bunch of passionate cyclists, Wheelhouse Detroit is one of the best spots for cycling enthusiasts. Their retail section will take care of all your biking needs right from different ranges of bikes to accessories. These include brands like Detroit Bikes, Kona, Opus, Brooklyn Bicycle Co and Origin8. Get your vehicle tuned up, overhauled pr assembled at this place. They also rent hybrids, vintage, tricycles, cruisers and BMX. That's not all. You can also embark on themed bicycle tours.
Supino Pizzeria in Detroit's Eastern Market is some of the city's favorite pizza, and has even won several "Best Pizza" awards in the Metro Detroit area. The menu consists mainly of pizzas divided into two categories: red and white. Classic combinations like the Quattro Formaggio (four cheese) and Margherita mix with modern ones like the City Wing Thing with smoked turkey, smoked Gouda, chevre, feta and parsley to form a well rounded pizza menu. Customers can also choose to create their own pizza from a selection of toppings. Pies are available in 12 inch or 18 inch sizes as well as slices. To round out the menu they also have a house salad, house lasagna and cannolis.
Tucked away in Detroit's Eastern Market is this small stand serving up pierogis with big flavor. The People's Pierogi Collective makes these delightful little Polish pillows of food with all kinds of fillings, from the traditional potato to others like spinach and artichoke or Michigan cherry. The pierogis are served with sauerkraut and caramelized onions. In a city full of pierogis, you will find the most creativity at the People's Pierogi Collective.
Shangri-La is a restaurant in Detroit's Midtown that specializes in authentic and Americanized Chinese cuisine. Although Shangri-La does offer regular a la carte service which is popular, the main way to dine is Dim Sum. Get a table and watch as plates full of food pass by your table on carts ready for your selection. Particular favorites include the dumplings and the hot and sour soup made using black vinegar. Shangri-La also has a full bar including a good selection of sake.
Easily the best food bargain in Detroit is this thoroughly unpretentious diner in the heart of Mexicantown. The best tamales in the state are churned out here. The choice of what you can put inside the steamed corn husk of the tamales includes spiced-just-right pork or chicken, beans or even fruit. The decor has only the bare essentials, but that deficiency is counter-balanced by solicitous service and an extensive menu beyond tamales, including steak and eggs, short ribs, menudo and botanas (generous chips, cheese and vegetables platters).
The headquarters of Belgian culture in Detroit, the Cadieux Café has one of the first feather bowling alleys in the United States. The bowling alleys are concave and players roll huge wooden wheels and try to land closest to a feather. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood on the East Side, the Cadieux Café is also famous for its fabulous mussels, which are served in more than six different ways. The rest of the menu is typical pub grub and Belgian dishes, and the Old World decor and cheery atmosphere provide a good taste of Belgian bonhomie. It is recommended to book bowling lanes in advance, but it's almost as much fun to watch the old-timers bowl as to play yourself.
Royal Oak, a city of Detroit, is filled with charming boutiques and Scout is one the local favorites. This eclectic little shop is filled to the brim with unique finds, from trendy home decor to jewelry, perfume and prints. Give your home that extra special touch with one of the many unique items found here.
Irish merchandise isn't just for St. Patrick's Day anymore, and this popular Ferndale store attests. Whether you're looking for a green cowboy hat that lights up or an Irish cremation or Celtic flower pots, Twisted Shamrock has it all. The store emphasizes personal service, so if the store doesn't carry something, the owner will try to order it for you. For all things Irish, Twisted Shamrock is your destination.
Noble Fish does double duty as a grocery store in the front and one of Clawson's favorite sushi bars in the back. Noble Fish is famous for having the best quality, best value sushi around which includes most traditional favorites like rolls, nigiri, hand rolls, and a good selection of Noble Fish's own special rolls. The restaurant is quite small but cozy, and Noble Fish sells over 30 different types of ready-to-go sushi boxes. If the restaurant doesn't have what you want to drink, you can pop into the grocery store and grab something to bring with you.
The idea of shopping inside a restored roller rink is enough to lure shoppers to Leon & Lulu. This acclaimed stop has been wowing shoppers and visitors alike since 2006. Explore its 15000 square feet (1393.55 square meters) of curated objects, women's fashion, accessories, home decor, custom furniture and gifts. Named in honor of the owners' pet cat and rottweiller, everything under its roof is unique and playful. Elements of the building's past can be seen in its decor adding a special charm to this place. Get set to be welcomed by the canine friends of the shop - Lucille Magillicuddy, Spot Scannell and Bertie Wooster. You will only find things that are funny, funky, kitschy, wonderful and offbeat at this popular store.