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CROWNING GLORIES: STATUS,<br />
STYLE AND SELF-EXPRESSION<br />
At Charles H. Wright Museum of African<br />
American History<br />
315 East Warren Ave • 313-494-5800<br />
maah-detroit.org<br />
Discover the history of African-American<br />
women’s headwear—from the head wraps<br />
worn by slaves to Sunday fashion statements.<br />
Through Jan. 31.<br />
GO EAT<br />
FLY TRAP RESTAURANT<br />
22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale • 248-399-5150<br />
thefl ytrapferndale.com<br />
The line outside this unpretentious eatery says<br />
it all. Be sure to try “blunch,” served all day.<br />
The inspired menu includes such diverse items<br />
as gingerbread waffl es, crab cakes and eggs,<br />
and Thai lemongrass pho. $<br />
BEVERLY HILLS GRILL<br />
31471 Southfi eld Rd, Beverly Hills<br />
248-642-2355<br />
beverlyhillsgrill.com<br />
This eatery keeps its contemporary American<br />
menu simple. Specials are posted daily, but<br />
try some of the regular dishes, such as stuffed<br />
baby eggplant with polenta fries and mustard<br />
horseradish-rubbed prime ribeye. $$<br />
WOLFGANG PUCK GRILLE<br />
At MGM Grand Detroit<br />
1777 Third St • 313-465-1648<br />
mgmgranddetroit.com<br />
Located inside the swanky MGM Grand Detroit,<br />
this modern bar and grill emphasizes dishes<br />
made with fresh, seasonal and all-natural<br />
ingredients. Try the sweet corn soup. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
JAZZ CAFÉ AT MUSIC HALL<br />
350 Madison Ave • 313-887-8500<br />
jazzcafedetroit.com<br />
One of Motown’s hottest jazz clubs, this intimate<br />
venue is located inside the restored 1928 Music<br />
Hall. Along with top national acts, it showcases<br />
emerging Detroit-area talent every Tuesday.<br />
YE OLDE TAP ROOM<br />
14915 Charlevoix St • 313-824-1030<br />
If beer is your pleasure, this former speakeasy<br />
is calling you. The Tap Room has 280 beers<br />
from around the world—reportedly the largest<br />
selection in Detroit—as well as other spirits.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Detroit is second in the US in fi shing rod sales.<br />
Flint<br />
MICHIGAN<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ELIXER<br />
211 N Main St, Davison • 810-214-1100<br />
For a taste of urban style smack in the<br />
middle of the suburbs, head to this store,<br />
which features cool duds for juniors and hip<br />
adults alike. Labels include Abercrombie, Roxy<br />
and Ralph Lauren.<br />
GO SEE<br />
PORTER’S ORCHARD FARM<br />
MARKET AND CIDER MILL<br />
12060 Hegel Rd, Goodrich • 810-636-7156<br />
portersorchard.com<br />
Fall is harvest season at this third generation<br />
family farm and apple orchard. Pick a<br />
pumpkin, grab some apples and get lost in<br />
a corn maze. Then, snack on a homemade<br />
donut and sip fresh cider while the kids feed<br />
the animals at the petting zoo.<br />
CRANBROOK HOUSE & GARDENS<br />
380 Lone Pine Rd<br />
Bloomfi eld Hills • 248-645-3147<br />
cranbrook.edu/housegardens<br />
Tour the oldest manor home in southeast<br />
Michigan and take in the fall colors as you stroll<br />
40 acres of meticulously maintained gardens.<br />
Cranbrook House, designed for publisher<br />
George Booth, now serves as the centerpiece of<br />
the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of Art.<br />
GO EAT<br />
501 BAR & GRILL<br />
500 S Saginaw St • 810-410-4406<br />
501barandgrill.com<br />
Flint’s Art Deco tapas restaurant offers<br />
delicious, inventive small plates that can<br />
be paired with a huge selection of Spanish<br />
reds and whites. Try the lamb lollipop chops,<br />
mussels saganaki or a muffaletta slider. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
RASPBERRIES RHYTHM CAFÉ & BAR<br />
448 S Saginaw • 810-766-9446<br />
Put on your dancin’ shoes and twirl the night<br />
away as you listen to blues and smooth jazz.<br />
Open Thursday through Sunday evenings,<br />
this upscale bar features exposed brick, sleek<br />
seating and a distinctive urban feel. Drink<br />
specials are offered nightly.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Michigan produces more blueberries than any<br />
other state, and it’s the third biggest producer<br />
of apples in the country.<br />
Ft. Lauderdale<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Eileen Button — Jill Barton<br />
GO SHOP<br />
RIVERWALK TRUST URBAN MARKET<br />
Riverwalk at SW 3rd Ave • 954-468-1541<br />
goriverwalk.com<br />
Find everything from handmade dog bowls to<br />
organic produce and specialty foods at this<br />
open-air market along the scenic New River,<br />
held Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Don’t miss<br />
the Sanfi llipo sisters’ homemade donuts and<br />
Good Vibes’ organic teas.<br />
SEVENTH STREET WINE COMPANY<br />
701 S Federal Hwy • 954-522-5560<br />
seventhstreetwine.com<br />
Wine-lovers can choose from among dozens of<br />
varietals and try small pours here at self-serve<br />
stations grouped by world regions. Start with<br />
a crisp Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand and<br />
fi nish with a Canadian ice wine.<br />
SHOP 603<br />
603 E Las Olas Blvd • 866-603-7467<br />
shop603.com<br />
This shop’s collection is equally inspired by chic<br />
couture and rock ‘n’ roll. Grab a sequined top, a<br />
pair of designer jeans and a bottle of Bond No.<br />
9 to get ready for a night on the town.<br />
GO SEE<br />
GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO<br />
901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach<br />
954-454-7000<br />
gulfstreampark.com<br />
Pick your favorite racing horse prancing<br />
around the fountain courtyard before placing<br />
a bet and cheering him or her on. Serious<br />
gamblers can check out the Vegas-style slots<br />
and no-limit poker.<br />
WILDERNESS VISIONS OF AMERICA<br />
At Museum of Discovery & Science<br />
401 SW 2nd St • 954-467-6637<br />
mods.org<br />
In 1998, Florida gave photographer Clyde<br />
Butcher the Artist Hall of Fame Award for<br />
his evocative black-and-white landscapes<br />
of the state’s wilderness areas. This exhibit<br />
showcases what Butcher has captured from<br />
coast to coast. Through January.<br />
LATIN AMERICAN ART FROM<br />
THE COLLECTION OF PEARL AND<br />
STANLEY GOODMAN<br />
At Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale<br />
One E Las Olas Blvd • 954-525-5500<br />
moafl nsu.org<br />
Local collectors are behind this impressive<br />
showcase that brings together Latin American<br />
artists from the last 100 years, including<br />
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Museum, Planetarium & Automotive Gallery<br />
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Located on the Flint Cultural Center Campus, just off I-475 and I-69 between University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College.<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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