Downtown Stories

November 29, 2022

This year’s 19th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting returned as the official start of Detroit’s 2022 holiday season. Each year, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) produces this spectacular holiday tradition along . . .

November 29, 2022

Kitty Whitfield – Small Business Engagement Manager, Downtown Detroit Partnership  Doing Downtown with Kitty Thanks for taking the time to spend the day with me at the BEST time of . . .

November 15, 2022

Mary Riegle – Director of Development for the DDP As a mom of two teen/preteen girls, I’ll share our favorite places to go when they come Downtown. My daughters beg . . .

November 2, 2022

Sarah Walsh – Senior Events Manager, Downtown Detroit Partnership WALK: My favorite walk: Spirit Plaza up Woodward Esplanade to Campus Martius Park to Grand Circus Park East and West to Beacon . . .

October 4, 2022

Lila Asante-Appiah – Chief Administrative Officer, Downtown Detroit Partnership Eat:  A great dinner at London Chop House includes crab lobster bisque, seared scallops and carrot cake.   Explore:  I love a good . . .

September 30, 2022

Downtown Stories The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) annual Fall Stakeholder Meeting is a must-attend event for business leaders and those involved in real estate, design/development, general contracting, building management, investment . . .

September 14, 2022

My perfect day in Detroit definitely takes place on a Saturday. It starts at Eastern Market to visit one of the greatest outdoor markets in our country. It’s open year . . .

September 6, 2022

Brian Abel – Anchor, WXYZ TV OUTDOORS: My perfect day would begin (and often does) with a walk along the Riverfront.  COFFEE: Then it’s time for a morning jolt, compliments . . .

September 5, 2022

Amy Hennes – Writer/Editor/Freelancer ARCHITECTURE: Visitors (and nonvisitors) must see the inside of the Guardian Building. Incredible.  EAT (EARLY): Canelle’s Detroit. Gorgeous lattes and pastries (almost) too pretty to eat.  . . .

August 30, 2022

Talitha Johnson – Director of Communications, Downtown Detroit Partnership EAT: Downtown Louie’s – I love their truffle fries, salads and pretty much everything from their menu. Great ambiance. EXPLORE: Greektown . . .

August 23, 2022

Jenn Schanz – Weekend AM Anchor, WXYZ Detroit EAT: Espresso/fresh baked almond croissant from Cannelle. Best to enjoy outside.  EXPLORE/SHOP: John K. King used and rare books. Every time I . . .

August 23, 2022

We all have them. Our “spots.” Our “favs.” Our places to take out-of-towners.  We thought it would be fun to share these as a community, so we’ve launched “Downtown Detroit . . .