#BooksBeforeBoxing: Detroit’s Downtown Boxing Gym
Detroit and boxing have a long history together. Though they were born elsewhere, Thomas Hearns, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Joe Louis moved to Detroit. Joe Louis, who many say is
Shannon Saksewski
A Downtown Gem: The Grand Rapids Art Museum
Most people don’t want to go to a museum of any sort on a sunny day. However, that’s exactly what we opted to do on our Grand Rapids #MittenTrip. Despite
Beercation: A #MittenTrip Guide To Grand Rapids, Beer City USA
A visit to Grand Rapids Michigan is not complete without a visit to one of Grand Rapids best breweries. After all, Grand Rapids is Beer City USA. A repeat winner
Step Back in Hospitality History at South Haven’s Victoria Resort
Taking a road trip in the 1920s– when the Victoria Resort Bed and Breakfast was built– was a different experience than what we have now. For context, think about the
Life’s a Beach: A #MittenTrip Guide to South Haven
When reading about others’ travel experiences, whether on TripAdvisor, Yelp, or elsewhere, it’s important to me to know a little about the preferences of the writer. With some insight into
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit
From March 15, 2015 through July 12, 2015, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will feature an exhibit which is creating immense excitement throughout the region. The exhibit, called “Diego
Five Small Detroit Venues to Experience Live Music
Motown. Hitsville. Rock City. Detroit’s musical history is evident in obvious (and not so obvious) ways. Artists from Detroit have gotten a fair amount of attention and radio play over
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Detroit Masonic Temple
Many of us who live in southeast Michigan have visited the Detroit Masonic Temple for one reason or another. The facility is popular for weddings and parties, is the home
Some of the best breakfasts in Detroit
What’s your favorite food? For most people, this question conjures responses that are either specific (e.g., bibimbop), or focused on a region (e.g., Middle Eastern food). For me, the answer
Detroit: Out on the Town (Throughout History)
On exhibit now at the Detroit Historical Museum is a feature called Out on the Town: Drinking and Dining in Detroit Since 1920. It’s recommended for at least three reasons:
Detroit Underground History: Prohibition and the Purples
Did anyone attend the Detroit Drunken Historical Society’s meet-up on January 30 at the Dakota Inn Rathsekller? For those who missed the presentation, our friends at WDET captured it here.
Detroit: A Brewing, Boozing, Bootlegging Kind of Town
Interested in beer? How about whiskey? What about Detroit? Even if you don’t enjoy these topics, perhaps you like a damn good story? If you answered “yes” or even “meh”