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January 2022

Culture Calendar: ‘The New Black Vanguard,’ My Brightest Diamond, & More
Ryan Patrick Hooper
Ryan Patrick Hooper, host of ’CultureShift’ on 101.9 WDET, curates your guide to the month in arts and entertainment
�� Detroit: January 2022 Digital Edition
�� Detroit Staff
In �� Detroit’s January issue, we present “�� Detroiters,” our annual feature recognizing metro Detroit residents who are making Motown better, more interesting, and more fun.
Sozai Serves Up Sustainable Sushi in Clawson
Dorothy Hernandez and Photographs by Hayden Stinebaugh
Leave your preconceived notions at the door, and take one of 13 seats at the custom-built sushi bar
2022 �� Detroiters: Mayor Mike Duggan Has a Grip on the Motor City
Jennifer Conlin and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The Detroit mayor is among the 13 locals to make our annual list of people who are making Motown a better place
A Local ‘Affirmation Musician’ on Setting Intentional Goals in 2022
Rachael Thomas and Photographs by Joe Alisa
Toni Jones’ latest album is “Me VS Every Me ‘Affirmations of Self Love'”
7 Burning Questions for 2022
Steve Friess and Illustration by Ryan Olbrysh
Will Gretchen Whitmer be reelected? Will Detroit allow recreational pot shops to open? How will Coleman Young II and once-nemesis Mike Duggan get along? Our panelists make their predictions.
Embrace Après Ski Style This Season with These Picks
Rachael Thomas
Shop at L.L. Bean, Louis Vuitton, Carhartt, and more to create the look
2022 �� Detroiters: Chef Jon Kung Cultivates Community Through Food
Rachael Thomas and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The aspiring restaurateur and pandemic-inspired TikTok star, who went from underground dinner club purveyor to streaming series star and author, makes our annual list of people who are making Motown a better place
2022 �� Detroiters: Tenesa Sanders Gives Back with Detroit Action
Ashley Winn and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The end of the COVID-era eviction moratorium pushes thousands to the brink of homelessness and propels Sanders — a Detroit community organizer who makes our annual list of people who are making Motown a better place — into the streets
2022 �� Detroiters: The Gilberts on Making an Impact With $500 Million Pledge to Detroit
Steve Friess
Dan and Jennifer Gilbert make our annual list of people who are making Motown a better place. Here, they reveal hopes for all of the city, not just downtown — starting with paying off back taxes and reviving an HBCU
2022 Metro Detroit Arts & Events Preview
Ryan Patrick Hooper
From exhibits from outer space to the return of music festivals, presenting our must-see list of cultural happenings through summer
Model & Creative Director Monique Pour Works Her Magic On and Off Camera
Rachael Thomas and Photographs by Matt Lavere
In this month’s MI Style, the local creative talks her personal style and career
The Way It Was — Plymouth Ice Festival, 1984
George Bulanda
The event celebrates its 40th anniversary this year
Hibiscus Is a Big Food & Drink Trend for 2022 — Here’s How To Try It
Dorothy Hernandez and Photographs by Rebecca Simonov
A staple in various cultures, ranging from South America to West Africa, hibiscus is finding its way into everything from cocktails to donuts
2022 �� Detroiters: Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is a Groundbreaker
Steve Friess and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The 31-year-old — who is part of our annual list of people who are making Motown a better place — is elected the first Muslim and Arab mayor of the metro Detroit city
Reviewing 2021 Political Predictions on Gov. Whitmer, Congressional Redistricting, & More
Steve Friess
Here’s what our panelists got right and wrong
2022 �� Detroiters: Darnell Adams Wants To Build the Real Detroit Anew
Steve Friess and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The director of community initiatives at the Gilbert Family Foundation makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place
The Statler Market Opens in Downtown Detroit
Emma Klug
Pick up grocery items, grab-and-go meals, and coffee at this new shop
6 Interesting Detroit Development Projects Expected to Open in 2022
Steve Friess and Illustration by Heather Gatley
Hubs and havens for innovation, recreation, and social justice – plus mixed-use affordable housing and Amazon – highlight a busy 2022 of openings
Now Is the Time To Get Into Scotch
Tammy Coxen
January is the month of Burns Night, an annual celebration of the famed Scottish poet commemorated by reciting poetry, eating haggis, and toasting with Scotch. Even if this holiday isn’t high on your list of winter festivities, drinking this spirit should be. Joe Kakos, co-owner and whiskey expert at Kakos Market, in Birmingham, agrees. “People […]
2022 �� Detroiters: Shirley Woodson Has Accomplished a Lot but Still Has More Ahead
Rachael Thomas and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
Six decades into a legendary career, the painter and educator — who makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place — is looking forward to a new DIA show
How to Make Bangkok 96 Street Food’s Gluten-Free Crispy Broccoli
Dorothy Hernandez and Photographs by Kailey Howell
Add flavor to your leafy greens with a dish from this Detroit eatery
What To Expect This Year at Metro Detroit Ski Areas
Mark Spezia
Here’s what’s going on at Mount Brighton, Alpine Valley, Pine Knob, and Mount Holly
Inside a Rochester Hills Home Office and Studio
Megan Swoyer
Is creating an efficient home office one of your New Year’s resolutions? Mix beauty with practicality, says this designer.
2022 �� Detroiters: Barb McQuade Is Conducting a Surprising Second Act
Ashley Winn and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The former U.S. Attorney, who makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place, has gone from the Underwear Bomber trial to MSNBC fame to podcast stardom
2022 �� Detroiters: Dr. Herbert C. Smitherman Jr. Is Getting Homebound Detroiters COVID Vaccines
Lindsay Kalter and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The president and CEO of the nonprofit Health Centers Detroit Medical Group — who makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place — is on the front lines of overcoming misinformation and mobility issues
Farmacy Food Offers Healthy Prepared Meals With a Global Spin
Dorothy Hernandez and Photographs by Rebecca Simonov
It’s not a restaurant, a caterer, or a cafe — it’s all of the above and more, says chef Phil Jones
2022 �� Detroiters: Laura Grannemann on Being ‘Part of Something Bigger’
Steve Friess and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The vice president of strategic investments at Rocket Community Fund — who makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place — is on a mission to find solutions to poverty and blight
2022 �� Detroiters: Rainy Hamilton Jr. Draws up the Future of Detroit Architecture
Sarah Steimer and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The award-winning architect — who makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place — and his firm handle some of the highest-profile projects in the city
2022 �� Detroiters: Pamela Martin Turner Breathes New Life Into North End
Sarah Steimer and Photographs by Sal Rodriguez
The president and CEO of Vanguard Community Development Corp. makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place
10 Great Places To Go Sledding at in Metro Detroit
Mark Spezia
Check out Shiawassee Park, Civic Center Park, Rolling Hills Park, and more
How to Make Compari’s on the Park’s Spiced Old Fashioned
Dorothy Hernandez
Kick it up a notch this winter, with this flavorful cocktail from a Plymouth favorite
How to Make One-Eyed Betty’s Chicken Tchoupitoulas
Dorothy Hernandez
Enjoy this savory, gluten-free dish from the local restaurant