Life + Culture

The Café That Heals

Amber Poupore built Cacao Tree Café on the belief that food can heal Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Sick and sluggish from a diet of fast food and boxed meals, 18-year-old Amber Poupore was challenged by a friend to look at what she was actually putting into her body. “She pulled a box of Rice-A-Roni out of my cabinet,” Amber recalls, laughing. “And she said, ‘Amber, read these ingredients. You can’t even pronounce half of them. This isn’t food.’ That was the start of...

Life + Culture

Michelin Elegance, Unplated

James Beard Award semifinalist chef Amado Lopez cooks for the people, not the elite Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie When I interviewed James Beard semifinalist Amado Lopez for this article, I was intrigued by—and supportive of—his concept: to offer haute cuisine at an affordable price. My wife Heather and I are both obsessed with The Bear , so I took her to Amado’s Berkley taqueria, Casa Amado, for our anniversary dinner. I called ahead: did they take reservations...

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Wellness In A Cup

Jing DiPiero poured a lifetime of herbal wisdom into her nourishing, functional, all-natural hydration Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie On a bright Saturday in Royal Oak, you might catch sight of a vibrant booth: jewel-toned banners, hummingbirds and butterflies printed on colorful sachets, and a woman who seems to glow from the inside out, smiling as she pours samples of drinks. That’s Jing DiPiero of Plants by People . Her plant-powered blends ship to kitchens...

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Flavors Without Borders

The Fed’s Jakobi Voorheis offers adventurous drinks to complement his globally inspired cuisine Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie At The Fed in Clarkston, the bold flavors come from all the places executive chef Jakobi Voorheis has called home. Puerto Rican spices from his father’s kitchen, Canadian influences from his stepfather, Mexican chilies from years spent abroad—Jakobi grew up with a passport of flavors at his table. Some of his fondest memories are family...

Food + Beverage

Scooping Up A Legacy

Lindsey and Jason Eddleston are preserving Royal Oak’s sweetest institution Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Inside Lindsey and Jason Eddleston’s mission to preserve Royal Oak’s sweetest institution Every year on her grandfather’s birthday, a woman lands at Detroit Metro, drives straight to Ray’s Ice Cream, orders her grandfather’s favorite milkshake, and boards a return flight home. The ritual speaks volumes about what Ray’s means to its loyal customers. It’s more...

Arts + Culture

Time Well Spent

Inside Shinola’s remarkable resurrection—and what makes the brand truly timeless Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie If you've heard of Shinola, you might know a few things: Detroit. Watches. Leather. Possibly even that former president Barack Obama toured the Detroit factory. But you might not know how deep the story goes—or how wide. So if you’re expecting this story to be merely about precision timepieces and American grit, get ready to be surprised. The picture...

Arts + Culture

Double Vision

Two women. One dream. The city’s chicest frames. Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Before there was a boutique, before there was a red carpet, before Detroit knew the name De'Twah…two women were having the same dream. Candice was recovering from COVID when the vision struck: an upscale eyewear boutique. “I literally woke up in the middle of the night, scribbled down ‘De'Twah, and then I just filed the paperwork, like in the middle of the night,” Candice remembers. “And...

Arts + Culture

Tailor-Made Transformation

Exploring custom clothier Josh Breshgold’s holistic approach to style Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Josh Breshgold’s love of clothing started not with access, but with absence. “I wanted it, but I couldn’t have it,” he says of the contrast between his classmates’ wardrobes and his annual Kmart trip. “That probably made me want it even more.” Then came his bar mitzvah. Most kids fidget in formalwear. But at thirteen, wearing his first suit, Josh felt something shift...

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Rubber Soul

Inside Roland Coit's Burn Rubber, where style starts with the shoes, and sneakers spark confidence Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Roland “Ro Spit” Coit tells me when he gets dressed every morning, he begins by choosing the sneakers he’s going to wear. In an instant, that revelation helps me understand the community he’s built. Roland owns Burn Rubber, one of Michigan’s most beloved and esteemed sneaker boutiques. Burn Rubber and its sister store, Two18, have teamed...

Local Services

Invest in Peace of Mind: Protection for Every Stage of Life

Article by Christina DeGregory In today’s unpredictable world, preparing for the unexpected is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Whether you're a new parent, a grandparent, or simply someone who wants to safeguard their financial well-being, having the right insurance in place provides more than just protection—it creates a lasting foundation of security. Here are three powerful products that can make a lasting difference: SecurePromise: A Gift That Grows with Your Child ...