A year ago, The Metropolitan featured Detroit’s Eastern Market in its inaugural issue, recognizing it as our city’s garden and kitchen. In celebration of our one-year anniversary, The Metropolitan goes back to this little jewel, a place where people, produce and good times await.
Eastern Market has been in operation since 1891. Open at 5am, there is more to this district than just fruit and vegetables – though strolling through the variety of Michigan produce, with a cup of hot cider in hand, can be an enjoyable day in itself. There are interesting boutiques, bars and eateries, musicians playing in the streets, artistic, colorful buildings and sunlit corners, ready for you and a friend to share conversation over coffee or a slice. Eastern Market is family, and in the eyes of The Metropolitan, there is no place like home –
URBAN GROUNDS
Shed 2
Shed 2 houses farmer’s yelling out the cost of produce, local artisan breads, pickles and tea but it is also The Metropolitan’s favourite place to enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the city. Operated by Danielle and Dominique, Urban Grounds is a little red coffee cart set on the east side of the Shed, serving a wide variety of tea and coffee – and there is usually a street musician near by.
DIVISION STREET BOUTIQUE
Proprietor, Gregg and crew, have been pushing Detroit apparel, vintage records, magazines and their own hand printed tees for two years out of this side street storefront. Look for the three-wheeler, with basket, halfway down Division, west of the main market for the entrance.
SUPINO PIZZA
2457 Russell St. 313. 567. 7879
Since 2008, Dave, the Pizza Man, has been expertly tossing authentic pies, Italian style, to a full house of Pizza aficionados. Located on the southern corner of Russell St, The Metropolitan enjoys cheese or pepperoni, but understands all variety to be delicious. The finest slice in the Metropolitan area, period. And, the oil you see on top is 100% pure virgin olive – it’s good for you!
SAVVY CHIC
2712 Riopelle, 313. 833. 8769
When I say that Owner/Decorator, Karen Brown, of Savvy Chic is one of the most stylish individuals you are likely to meet, I am not kidding. Ms. Brown’s shop is simply beautiful, fairly priced and brimming with unique gift ideas, garden and home furnishings, Michigan made products and vintage attire. The next time I have a sit down with Mayor Bing, I am going to suggest that he employ Ms. Brown as Detroit’s Official Decorator.
BERT’S MARKET PLACE
2727 Russell St.
Out door eating at Bert’s is one of the great traditions at Eastern Market. Ribs, pork, chicken, steaks and sausage right off the grill – and the scent of burning wood and bbq meats are synonymous with the district.