Friday, February 3, 2017

Oh, Shop It: Guide to the Most Fashionable Day in Detroit

Have you ever wanted to spend a stylish and fashionable day in Detroit but didn't know where to start? Look no further, we have you covered! This guide is going to give you the rundown of fun and fashionable things to do in the city. It also includes places to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Get ready to have a blast.

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Breakfast


Avalon Bakery, 422 W. Willis St., Detroit 48201
This cute cafe in Midtown has been baking breads and other sweet treats with 100% organic flour since 1997. They are committed to helping the earth and local communities by serving up the most natural foods. You can enjoy coffee and various breakfast specials before getting your day started.

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Detroit Denim Company, 2987 Franklin St., Detroit 48207
If you're a jeans fan, this is the place for you. In operation since 2010, all of their jeans are handmade in Detroit with everything sourced from American companies. Take a tour of the factory and see where all of their jeans are made. They also repair any pair of jeans you already have.

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Shop Woodward Ave.
With shops like Detroit is the New Black, Kit + Ace, Nike, Warby Parker and more, get some shopping done before you grab lunch. There is a great variety of stores for everyone and anyone to get something they'll love. This is also a great place to just take the city in. Walk around and enjoy the hustle and bustle of everything.

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The TEN Nail Bar
If you're some one who likes to keep their fingers and toes looking freshly manicured, you're going to want to stop by the TEN Nail Bar in Detroit. This routine beauty treatment is taken to the next level while you relax with tea, coffee or champagne in a modern and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.

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Lunch
Broderick Grille, 1570 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48226
This two-level eatery offers up traditional and classic homemade fare with modern twists. Nothing even comes from a box. There is even a coffee bar -- which you can recaffeinate at before heading out on the rest of your fashionable journey.

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Ponyride, 1401 Vermont Ave., Detroit 48216
Home to places like Lazlo, Detroit is the New Black, The Lip Bar and more, take a tour of the 50+ residents/companies that work out of Ponyride. They offer space to artists, entrepreneurs, organizations, makers and nonprofits so they can work and create the best they can. They have free weekly tours every Wednesday at 2 p.m. This is a great place to start if you've never been to Ponyride before.

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Dinner
Townhouse, 500 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48226
For American comfort food and a Best Of Hour Detroit 2016 recipient, check out Townhouse. There is something for everyone: sushi, burgers, daily specials, and a variety of gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options. This is definitely the place to round out your eating experience in Detroit.

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The Avenue of Fashion, 7 Mile Road & Livernois Avenue, Detroit
If you live outside of the city, make sure to hit up the Avenue of Fashion. You can get some more shopping done, while also visiting historic neighborhoods like the University District, Green Acres, Sherwood Forest and Palmer Woods. There are also art galleries on the Avenue! There are a multitude of things to do out here.

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Shop Hamtramck
If you have enough time, or live close enough to the area, make sure to stop in Hamtramck. You can visit workshops and stores like William + Bonnie and Better Life Bags. These are great places to learn more about the cut and sew industry in Detroit, while picking up some handmade goods for yourself or as gifts.

We hope you have fun on your fashionable and stylish journey. Make sure to share with us on social media if you follow this guide! We would love to see what you did.

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