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Soul food plays a big part in the Detroit, Michigan, restaurant scene, and you'll find some fabulous spots to satisfy your craving for this delicious cuisine. Here are four of the city's best soul food joints. SavannahBlue SavannahBlue is a restaurant and bar tucked away upstairs in a building on Times Square. The place has a cool, chic ambiance with dark wood floors, exposed brickwork, classy lighting, and eclectic art. Seating is at high counters, comfortable tables, and on cozy sofas. They specialize in contemporary northern soul food with fresh ingredients prepared with a southern flair. On the main menu are appetizers such as Georgian hummus, catfish fritters, and jumbo crab cakes. For your entree, you could try the red snapper with Savannah red rice, St. Louis barbecue ribs, braised oxtail, or blackened shrimp farro Jambalaya. If you've got room for dessert, try the beignets with roasted peach jam or sweet potato bread pudding. more Bakers Keyboard Lounge First opened in 1933, Bakers Keyboard Lounge on Livernois Avenue is renowned for soul food and live Jazz music and has been designated as a Historic Site. The Art Deco-style furnishings and piano-shaped bar with its keyboard motif give the place its unique atmosphere. Adorning the walls are pictures of some of the Jazz legends that have appeared there. To accompany the jazz, you can have appetizers like Wing Dings and catfish nuggets, while entrees include beef short ribs, liver and gizzards, smothered pork chops, salmon patties, turkey chops, and ocean perch. For dessert, you could have peach cobbler, carrot cake, sweet potato pie, or Brownie Ala-Mode. Fusion Flare Kitchen & Cocktails A more recent addition to the Detroit soul food scene is Fusion Flare Kitchen & Cocktails on Plymouth Road which opened in 2018. The friendly owner and staff are very welcoming, and the place has a relaxed, laid-back vibe. Plenty of seating is available at high and low tables, or you can sit at the bar. You could start with one of the signature cocktails like the Fusion Flare Lemon Drop or Abington Appletini. On the dinner menu, the appetizers include wings in barbecue or Buffalo sauce, potato skins, and loaded tater tots. The entrees feature items such as chicken and waffles, fried crispy catfish, grilled rib eye and shrimp, and New Orleans style shrimp. The weekend brunch menu offers catfish and grits, salmon croquettes, shrimp and grits, and catfish and waffles. Detroit Vegan Soul Located on Agnes Street, Detroit Vegan Soul specializes in delicious soul food made from mostly organic and completely plant-based ingredients. They also have soy and gluten-free options. The bright and airy restaurant offers friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. To start your meal, you could have the sesame kale salad or okra stew. Main courses include seitan pepper steak, smothered tempeh, spaghetti meatballs, and the sweet and sour tofu bowl. If you prefer a sandwich, try the bacon ranch tofu wrap, the "catfish" tofu sandwich, or the coconut BLT wrap. Be sure to check out these four restaurants that all add their own unique twist to the Detroit soul food dining scene. Image via Pixabay.com

Whether you're a resident of Detroit or a visitor, the city boasts some can't-miss, amazing museums. Grab the family and spend the day at one of these four museums in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit Institute of Arts The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) on Woodward Avenue is one of the finest art museums in the world. It was founded in 1885 and moved to its current location in 1927 to house its rapidly expanding collection. The DIA covers 658,000 square feet with more than 100 galleries, a theater, a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory, and much more. You can take a guided tour, join in with the free family fun days, try your hand at pencil drawing, and watch artist demonstrations. The historic theater shows a selection of international and art cinema. If touring the galleries gives you an appetite, Kresge Court offers snacks, meals, and beverages in the indoor courtyard. Alternatively, visit Café DIA on the first floor. more The Henry Ford Museum Covering 250 acres, the Henry Ford Museum and the adjacent Greenfield Village is much more than a car museum. In the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, discover the inventors and innovators who pushed the boundaries to get us where we are today. Step on the bus where Rosa Parks made a stand against segregation, and see the first-ever Ford car. In Greenfield Village, you can visit Thomas Edison's laboratory and the Wright brothers' workshop, ride in a Model T Ford and a steam train, walk through historic working farms, and see history from the comfort of the horse-drawn omnibus. For refreshments, visit the Eagle Tavern, the Greenfield Village Store, and the Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop. Motown Museum Located on West Grand Boulevard, the Motown Museum traces the history of how one man's vision became one of the world's favorite and most successful record labels. The simple two-story house, known as Hitsville USA, was where Berry Gordy founded his label in 1959. In Studio A, hits were recorded by some of the biggest stars, including Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and many more. You can see the flat where Berry Gordy and his family lived and visit the gallery with its display of photos, promotional items, and costumes worn by the Motown artists. Step into Studio A and stand on the exact spot where legends recorded their greatest hits were recorded. The original recording equipment and instruments are on display. Michigan Science Center For the budding scientist in your family, the Michigan Science Center offers more than 250 hands-on interactive exhibits, a 4D theater, the Planetarium, laboratory activities, and more. Visit the exhibition galleries that feature engineering, health and nutrition, motion, space, and the Kids Town. Join in with the Sparks Electricity Show that explores static electricity, electromagnets, and plasma. Take to the Chrysler Science Stage for a live interactive, educational, and fun show. Or take a seat in the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater for a fully immersive film experience. One day is probably not enough to see all these museums have to offer. You might just need to book a return visit to explore Detroit's fabulous family museums. Image via Pixabay.com

Clinton Township is an ideal place to unwind and relax after a long work week. A massage center is a perfect place to work out the tension built up over that week. Check out our list of favorites below. The Balance At 3250 Coolidge Highway in nearby Berkley, Michigan, you'll find a place dedicated to making your massage experience as positive as it can be. This holistic and clinical massage therapy center offers palpation massage, heat therapy, herbal massage, myofascial release massage, positional release massage, trigger point therapy, orthopedic massage, Cranio-sacral therapy, relaxation treatment, and more. Reiki, Ki Loa, Champi, and sound healing sessions are available. If your life needs smoothing out as much as your body and mind, The Balance is there for you with stress management packages, life coaching services, and wellbeing consultations. They offer a wide array of massage classes for singles and couples, so if you'd like to learn to do the work yourself, you can. more Ultimate Thai Massage This luxury massage therapy studio rests at 21342 Hall Road in Clinton Township. Ultimate Thai Massage offers traditional Thai massages at 60, 90, and 120-minute lengths, Thai-oil combination massages at 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute lengths, Swedish relaxation massages at 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute lengths, hot stones massage at 60 and 90-minute lengths, chair massages at a dollar per minute, and reflexology massages at 30 and 60-minute lengths. Couple's rooms are available for all massage varieties. The certified massage therapists at Ultimate Thai Massage are dedicated to providing you with a peaceful, calm, and relaxing environment. Give them a try today. Great Life Oriental Therapy Discover deep relaxation and contentment at Great Life Oriental Therapy at 15707 Hall Road in nearby Macomb Township. Here they offer deep tissue oil massage, hot stone therapy, acupressure massage, oriental therapy, Swedish massage, Thai massage, sports massage, a massage with oil and mud treatment, infrared massage, foot detox work, and reflexology sessions. The oriental therapy, foot detox, and reflexology sessions are half an hour each, with the other session varieties being a full hour in length. Great Life Oriental Therapy offers gift certificates, so if you know someone in need of relaxation, grab one on your way out. Belle Sante Spa For a combination massage, facial, and waxing experience you won't soon forget, head over to 30116 Harper Avenue in nearby Saint Clair Shores. They offer Swedish, deep tissue, couples, tandem, sports, hot stone, pre-natal, and Ahiatsu massages, four types of facials with many enhancement options, and comprehensive waxing options. Belle Sante offers many service bundles, including massage and facial combinations, specifically for mothers-to-be. Their Ultimate Luxe package includes 90 minutes of Swedish massage with aromatherapy, your choice of soothing leg or foot scrub treatments, and dermaplaning and signature hydrafacial or deluxe hydrafacial treatments. No matter what combination of services you choose, the certified professionals at Belle Sante will make you feel at home. Give these spectacular spas and massage locations a try the next time you need to unwind. By the time they are done with you, you'll be relaxed and ready to take on the coming week. Image via Pixabay.com

When you feel like a bit of wine to lift your spirits, head to Clinton Township in Michigan. There you'll taste reds, whites, and blushes worthy of a royal court. The township has a dizzying array of wine destinations. Please read on below and learn more about our favorites. Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Soar over to 17440 Hall Road to find wine and dish combinations that will satisfy you to your core. At Cooper's Hawk, you'll find 53 varieties of wine and the perfect plates to pair with them. They have eight impressive menus, including their main dining, wine, chef's recommendations, gluten-free, happy hour, carryout, kids, and catering menus. more Their patrons adore their ahi tuna tacos, crab & lobster bisque soup, red wine braised short ribs, and churrasco grilled steak. Their crab cakes are perfectly breaded and spiced, and their jambalaya is so authentic you'll think it came out of a New Orleans kitchen. Cooper's Hawk has a great deal to offer, so give it a few tries and build your personal menu of favorites. Filipo Marc Winery Work your way through tasting 85 incredible wine varieties at Filipo Marc Winery, situated at 39085 Garfield Road. They have open wine tasting Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 5 p.m. Their times and dates are subject to change, so keep an eye on their website to be sure you don't miss anything. To reserve a wine tasting call 586-226-3990. Special guests of a psychic nature show up from time to time, so be sure to get a reading if you can. Filipo Marc's specialty fruited wine list is particularly interesting and includes mango mai tai, blackberry, carnival apple, raspberry, white cranberry, watermelon, cherry lemonade, and blueberry wines, among others. Michigan By The Bottle To savor the taste of Michigan by the bottle, head over to 3384 Auburn Road in nearby Auburn Hills. This winery has 43 varieties to offer, including cabernet franc, aurora delight, dry riesling, a house red, cupid's arrow, gitali, tri vina, chancellor, pinot noir reserve, and Spartan white. They offer cheese plates, nut samplers, sweets platters, chips with dip, and more. Their online events calendar is constantly changing, so keep an eye on their website for the best times to visit. Pick up their signature stemware and t-shirts on your way out. Their gift cards are ideal for wine lovers, so if you know a few, grab a few. Unwined Winery Unwind at Unwined Winery at 47653 Van Dyke Avenue in nearby Shelby Township. They have a wide array of wine options, including red wedding, red gold, black pearl, rockin rose, the Spaniard, and more. Their food menu includes an array of gourmet popcorns, chips with salsa and guacamole, fresh bread with dipping oil and merlot jelly, a chocolate plate, pizza bread, cheese plates, and more. For a wide range of meats, crackers, and cheeses try out their charcuterie board. They have an alternating set of trivia, special dinner, and wine glass etching nights, so keep an eye on their evensts calendar. Work your way through these Clinton Township winery wonderlands and discover what their vines have in store for you. You never know what you'll find. Dorian Ford does not condone of drinking and driving. Please be responsible. Image via Pixabay.com

After a long day at work sometimes the thought of cooking is unappealing. Going out to dinner can be even more so. So why not have dinner delivered? Here's a look at some great restaurants that deliver in the Clinton Township, Michigan area. King's Pizza, Chicken, and Ribs King's Pizza on 15 Miles Road serves up delicious food delivered right to your door. Four sizes of pizza, from 10-inch to 18-inch, eight specialty pizzas, and all your favorite toppings mean you get the pizza you want, fast and hot. You can choose your crust from a thin crust, deep dish, or hand-tossed too. Chicken lovers will enjoy the chicken finger deluxe dinner in 3-piece, or 6-piece, fries, and their signature breadstix. They also have Broasted Chicken dinners. Get the 2-piece snack size, or a four, eight, or 12-piece dinner to feed the family. All chicken dinners come with Broasted Potatoes, coleslaw, and breadstix. Ribs are one thing you can't whip up quickly at home, so order a whole slab, or half-rack of ribs, slow-cooked, and with their signature sauce. They also serve fish and chips, and shrimp dinners. Lighter eaters will enjoy a variety of salads, and they have great side dishes like onion rings and beaver nuts. more Five Star Food Express This delivery service opens up a whole host of restaurants to delivery in the Clinton Township area. You can order pizza from California Pizza Kitchen, or The Original Buscemis. If you crave Italian food check out the menus from Aurelio's Italian Grill, or Gnocchi Italian Restaurant. If you like Mediterranean fare you can order from La Mia, or Sajo's. If Chinese is what you want you can get P.F. Chang's, Golden Gate, or New Ping's Chinese Cuisine delivered piping hot. Classic American food from Freddy's Bar and Grill, Apple Annie's, and Max and Erma's are just a few of the American restaurants to choose from. If it's home-style country cooking you crave check out the Chicken Shack, The Country Inn, or Motown Fish and Shrimp. Five Star Food Express will take your order, pick it up and bring it to your door. It's that easy. They do all the work for a small $5 delivery fee. They even sell gift cards so you can get the ones you love a great meal too. Bring Me That Bringmethat.com is another food delivery service in the Clinton Township area. They have a dozen pizza places to choose from, like national chains Pizza Hut, and Hungry Howies, or local favorites like Sorrento Pizza, and Papa's Pizza and BBQ. Order sandwiches from Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Mr. Pita, or Chinese from Imperial Palace. Order online and they will pick up and deliver the food to your door starting at only $3 per delivery. There are so many restaurants in the Clinton Township area that make great food. So the next time you feel like delivery instead of cooking yourself, check out one of these great places. You, and the whole family will be glad you did. Image via Pixabay.com